1388 Episodes

  1. Behind It Might Be You: Stephen Bishop Reflects on His Oscar-Nominated Hit

    Published: 3/20/2024

  2. No Rain: The Bittersweet Tale of Blind Melon’s Brightest Hit

    Published: 3/19/2024

  3. 25 or 6 to 4: How Peter Cetera Sang a Smash Hit With His Jaw Wired Shut

    Published: 3/18/2024

  4. The Wild Stories Behind Weird Al’s Most Famous Parody Rejections

    Published: 3/16/2024

  5. The Sound of Silence: How a Remix Without Permission Made Music History

    Published: 3/15/2024

  6. Bob Seger’s Live Anthem Turn the Page: Born from Conflict, Revived by Metallica

    Published: 3/14/2024

  7. The Untold Tale of "I’m Henry the Eighth, I Am" Straight from Peter Noone

    Published: 3/13/2024

  8. Debbie Harry Wrote This #1 Hit in 10 Minutes While Watching Wrestling

    Published: 3/12/2024

  9. The Cranberries Almost Got Dropped by Their Label Until “Linger” Changed Everything

    Published: 3/11/2024

  10. “Love Will Tear Us Apart”: Joy Division’s Anthem of Heartbreak, Hate, and Tragedy

    Published: 3/9/2024

  11. “Heroes” by David Bowie: The Iconic Anthem That Defied the Charts

    Published: 3/8/2024

  12. How a Translation Error Turned “Venus” Into a #1 Smash—Twice!

    Published: 3/7/2024

  13. How Lynyrd Skynyrd Predicted Their Downfall With “That Smell”

    Published: 3/6/2024

  14. Rock, Disco, and Stalkers: Unpacking 1979’s Top 10 Chart Hits

    Published: 3/5/2024

  15. A Whiter Shade of Pale: The Cryptic Classic That Dominated 1967’s Summer of Love

    Published: 3/4/2024

  16. Mad World: How Tears for Fears Turned Childhood Trauma Into an 80s Classic

    Published: 3/2/2024

  17. The Story Behind Your Mama Don’t Dance: How Messina Turned His Dad’s Rock Hate Into a 70s Classic

    Published: 3/1/2024

  18. How America’s Ventura Highway Inspired Prince and Confused Fans with Its Mystical Lyrics

    Published: 2/29/2024

  19. How The Doors Hustled Their Way to Success After Break on Through Flopped

    Published: 2/28/2024

  20. Afternoon Delight: The Sexy Singalong That Took the 70s by Storm

    Published: 2/27/2024

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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.