Professor of Rock

1388 Episodes

1. How a Bathroom Encounter Led to Rick Springfield’s “Affair of the Heart” and Other 80s Hidden Gems

   Published: 10/11/2022
2. Interview: Ed Roland on How Collective Soul’s “The World I Know” Inspired a #1 Hit

   Published: 10/10/2022
3. Interview: Gary Puckett on How “Young Girl” Became a Massive Yet Controversial 60s Hit

   Published: 10/7/2022
4. How ZZ Top Took Inspiration from 80s Synth Bands to Create Eliminator and MTV Hits

   Published: 10/3/2022
5. Interview: John Doe & Exene Cervenka on How X’s Los Angeles Defined 80s Punk Rock

   Published: 9/28/2022
6. Interview: John Oates on How “I Can’t Go For That” Influenced Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”

   Published: 9/26/2022
7. How Led Zeppelin’s “Hey Hey What Can I Do” Became a Lost Classic for Decades

   Published: 9/24/2022
8. Interview: Patty Smyth on Loving “The Warrior” But Hating Its Iconic MTV Video

   Published: 9/23/2022
9. Interview: Thomas Dolby on Creating the 80s Synth Pop Classic “She Blinded Me with Science”

   Published: 9/22/2022
10. Interview: They Might Be Giants on How Flood and “Birdhouse in Your Soul” Made Them Indie Rock Icons

    Published: 9/20/2022
11. How KISS Proved a Bet Right with Their Disco Crossover Hit “I Was Made for Lovin’ You”

    Published: 9/17/2022
12. How Joe Jackson’s “Stepping Out” Became 1982’s Most Overlooked Masterpiece

    Published: 9/16/2022
13. Interview: Jim Peterik on How Jimi Jamison Led Survivor’s Comeback with “I Can’t Hold Back”

    Published: 9/15/2022
14. Interview: Rob Halford on How “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming” Took Heavy Metal Mainstream

    Published: 9/13/2022
15. Debunking the Urban Legend: The True Story Behind Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight”

    Published: 9/12/2022
16. Interview: Sammy Hagar on Van Halen’s “Why Can’t This Be Love” and the Contrast with David Lee Roth

    Published: 9/10/2022
17. Interview: Mike Campbell on How Tom Petty Fought His Label and Won with “Refugee”

    Published: 9/9/2022
18. How The Police’s “Every Breath You Take” Became the Most Played (and Creepiest) Song in History

    Published: 9/8/2022
19. Interview: Martin Fry on How ABC’s “When Smokey Sings” Paid Tribute and Surpassed His Hero on the Charts

    Published: 9/7/2022
20. Interview: Dave "The Snake" Sabo on How Skid Row’s “18 and Life” Became an 80s Metal Classic

    Published: 9/6/2022