1388 Episodes

  1. Interview with Carmine and Vinnie Appice: The Truth Behind Dio’s "Holy Diver" and 80s Satanic Panic

    Published: 6/2/2023

  2. Interview with Randy Bachman & Burton Cummings: How "American Woman" and "No Sugar Tonight" Were Born

    Published: 6/1/2023

  3. How Midnight Oil’s "Beds Are Burning" Became a Powerful Protest Anthem

    Published: 5/31/2023

  4. Interview with Colin Hay: How Men at Work Took Over the Charts Then Disappeared

    Published: 5/30/2023

  5. How "Der Kommissar" Became a Hit Twice—and Broke Up After the Fire Before They Knew It

    Published: 5/29/2023

  6. How Rush’s "New World Man" Was Written Last-Minute and Became Their Biggest Hit

    Published: 5/27/2023

  7. Why Prince Took a Risk on 'When Doves Cry' – No Bass, No Problem!

    Published: 5/26/2023

  8. Paul Carrack: The Man With the Golden Voice – How Long and His Legendary Career

    Published: 5/25/2023

  9. How Living Colour’s 'Cult of Personality' Changed Rock – Inside the Fierce 1988 Hit

    Published: 5/24/2023

  10. Pink Floyd’s 'Wish You Were Here': From Prog Rock to Country Classic

    Published: 5/23/2023

  11. The Moody Blues’ 'Your Wildest Dreams': A Comeback Hit Born from a Disaster

    Published: 5/22/2023

  12. Dire Straits’ 'Money for Nothing': How an Angry Rant Became an Iconic 80s Hit

    Published: 5/20/2023

  13. Guns N' Roses' 'November Rain': Axl Rose’s 8-Year Journey to a #1 Epic

    Published: 5/19/2023

  14. Gordon Lightfoot’s 'If You Could Read My Mind': The Heartbreaking Song That Almost Changed

    Published: 5/18/2023

  15. Top 5 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs – Why Does It Hate Actual Rock?

    Published: 5/17/2023

  16. Deep Purple’s 'Smoke on the Water': How a Disaster Led to Rock’s Most Iconic Riff

    Published: 5/16/2023

  17. The Doobie Brothers’ 'What a Fool Believes': How Yacht Rock Dethroned Disco

    Published: 5/15/2023

  18. Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 'Soul to Squeeze': The B-Side That Became a #1 Hit

    Published: 5/13/2023

  19. Carole King: From Hitmaker to 70s Solo Superstar with 'Tapestry'

    Published: 5/12/2023

  20. Ratt’s 'Round and Round': The 80s Rock Classic That Sold 5 Million and Endured

    Published: 5/11/2023

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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.