Professor of Rock

1388 Episodes

1. The Story of Madness: How Our House Became a Global Smash

   Published: 9/28/2023
2. The Story Behind Don Henley’s The Heart of the Matter: Interviews with JD Souther and Mike Campbell

   Published: 9/27/2023
3. How ELO’s Mr. Blue Sky Became the Happiest Song of All Time ​​

   Published: 9/26/2023
4. Freddie Mercury Wrote Killer Queen to Prove Classy People Can Be Flawed Too

   Published: 9/25/2023
5. How Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” Became the Sound of the 80s

   Published: 9/23/2023
6. How Rush’s “Tom Sawyer” Revolutionized Rock with Its Iconic Opening Note

   Published: 9/22/2023
7. How Chrissie Hynde Turned Tragedy into Triumph with “Back on the Chain Gang”

   Published: 9/21/2023
8. The Creation of Foo Fighters’ “Times Like These” Amid Chaos and Conflict

   Published: 9/20/2023
9. How Van Halen’s “Panama” Responded to Critics and Became a Hard Rock Classic

   Published: 9/19/2023
10. How Alphaville’s “Forever Young” Became an Eternal 80s Anthem

    Published: 9/18/2023
11. How Led Zeppelin’s “No Quarter” Became a Haunting Masterpiece and a Point of Contention

    Published: 9/16/2023
12. How Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville” Built a Billion-Dollar Empire

    Published: 9/15/2023
13. How Prince’s “Purple Rain” Redefined Power Ballads and Made Music History

    Published: 9/14/2023
14. The Top 10 Songs of the 1980s: What Happened to Great Music?

    Published: 9/13/2023
15. Interview with Kenny Loggins: How a Simple Beat Made "I'm Alright" a Classic

    Published: 9/12/2023
16. Interview with Bill Champlin: The Story Behind Chicago’s "Hard Habit to Break"

    Published: 9/11/2023
17. The Story Behind Pink Floyd’s "Dogs" and the Power Struggle That Changed the Band

    Published: 9/9/2023
18. Interview with Dennis DeYoung: How "Mr. Roboto" Broke Up Styx but Became a Pop Culture Phenomenon

    Published: 9/8/2023
19. Interview with JD Souther: The Turbulent Story Behind the Eagles' Last #1 Hit, "Heartache Tonight"

    Published: 9/7/2023
20. The Story Behind Van Morrison’s "Brown Eyed Girl": A Massive Hit He Hated

    Published: 9/6/2023