1381 Episodes

  1. The Top 10 Songs of 1985 – Hits That Defined an Incredible Year in Music

    Published: 1/9/2025

  2. Interview with Dale Bozzio: The Wild Story of Missing Persons and Their Almost-Hits

    Published: 1/8/2025

  3. Why The Police Secretly Broke Up at Their Peak – And How Sting Moved On

    Published: 1/7/2025

  4. The Top 5 Feel-Good Songs of All Time – Hits That Lift the Soul

    Published: 1/6/2025

  5. The Chaos Behind Aerosmith’s Biggest Hits – From “Sweet Emotion” to “Janie’s Got a Gun”

    Published: 1/4/2025

  6. Interview with Carlos Santana: The Story Behind “Black Magic Woman” and His Unexpected Comeback

    Published: 1/3/2025

  7. The Top 5 Musical Disses of the 70s – From Paul McCartney to Carly Simon

    Published: 1/2/2025

  8. How a Lost Wallet Led The 5th Dimension to a #1 Hit

    Published: 1/1/2025

  9. How Sugarloaf Beat the One-Hit Wonder Curse – And Accidentally Called the White House

    Published: 12/31/2024

  10. How Tom Jones Turned Two Unlikely Songs into Timeless Classics

    Published: 12/30/2024

  11. The Top 10 Songs of 1984 – Celebrating the Greatest Year in Pop Music

    Published: 12/28/2024

  12. How AC/DC Overcame Tragedy to Create Back in Black – The Biggest-Selling Rock Album Ever

    Published: 12/27/2024

  13. 5 More of the Most Controversial Songs of the Rock Era – Banned, Censored, and Blacklisted

    Published: 12/26/2024

  14. Interview with Johnny Mathis: The Story Behind “Chances Are” and His Iconic Christmas Album

    Published: 12/25/2024

  15. Interview with The Romantics: How Legal Battles Stalled Their Career for 11 Years

    Published: 12/25/2024

  16. Interview with Neal Schon: The Story Behind Journey’s Iconic Solos and a Connection to “Purple Rain”

    Published: 12/24/2024

  17. Interview with Peter Hook: How New Order’s “Blue Monday” Became a Legendary Loss Leader

    Published: 12/23/2024

  18. The Untold Story of Bob Dylan’s “Lay Lady Lay” – A Song He Didn’t Want Released

    Published: 12/23/2024

  19. The Lost Led Zeppelin Song That Could Have Been Their Greatest Anthem

    Published: 12/21/2024

  20. Interview with Kansas: How “Dust in the Wind” Started as a Guitar Exercise and Became a Classic

    Published: 12/20/2024

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The ultimate rock music history podcast for fans of the greatest era of music. If you’ve ever wondered about the true stories behind your favorite songs, or wanted to hear directly from the legends who made them, Professor of Rock is your new go-to podcast. Hosted by music historian and superfan Adam Reader, this show brings the golden era of music back to life with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and deep dives into the songs that shaped our lives. This podcast uncovers how timeless tracks were made, the creative breakthroughs, the near-breakups, and the powerful moments that defined music history. Each episode is a masterclass in rock culture and nostalgia—whether it's a chart-topping ‘80s anthem, a one-hit wonder with a wild backstory, or a candid conversation with the legends themselves. Hear the Stories. Relive the Music. Only on Professor of Rock.