Professor of Rock
A podcast by Gamut Podcast Network
1388 Episodes
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How Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades” Cemented Lemmy as a Rock Icon Like No Other
Published: 8/5/2022 -
Interview: How Violent Femmes’ Debut Album Became an Underground 80s Classic Without Any Promotion
Published: 8/4/2022 -
Interview: How Glass Tiger Ruled 1986 with The Thin Red Line Before Disappearing
Published: 8/2/2022 -
How Rupert Holmes Outsmarted the Music Industry After “Escape” and “Answering Machine”
Published: 7/27/2022 -
Interview: Mike Lindup on Crafting Level 42’s Timeless 80s Hit “Something About You”
Published: 7/26/2022 -
How Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” Became a #1 Hit Decades Later Thanks to Stranger Things
Published: 7/25/2022 -
Interview: Otis Williams on The Temptations’ Elegant #1 Hit “Just My Imagination”
Published: 7/22/2022 -
How Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love” Became the Most Likable Song Ever
Published: 7/21/2022 -
Interview: Peter Frampton on How Frampton Comes Alive! Turned Procrastination into a Historic Success
Published: 7/20/2022 -
How Robert Palmer Dreamed Up “Addicted to Love” and Turned It into an 80s #1 Hit
Published: 7/19/2022 -
How Weezer’s “Buddy Holly” Became an Accidental 90s Anthem—Despite Rivers Cuomo Hating It
Published: 7/18/2022 -
Neil Finn on Writing “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and How It Became an 80s Classic
Published: 7/15/2022 -
Def Leppard on Creating “Photograph” and How It Launched Them to Rock Superstardom
Published: 7/14/2022 -
Steve Stevens on Crafting the Signature Sound of “Rebel Yell” and the Wild Story Behind the Hit
Published: 7/13/2022 -
The Story Behind “Summer Breeze” and the Soft Rock Legacy of Seals & Crofts
Published: 7/12/2022 -
Ranking the Top 10 Songs from 1982 – A Look Back at an Iconic Year in Music
Published: 7/9/2022 -
The Story Behind "Good Vibrations" – How Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys Stunned the Beatles
Published: 7/7/2022 -
The Story Behind "Once in a Lifetime" – How Talking Heads Made Us Question Reality
Published: 7/5/2022 -
The 70s Rock Anthem That Became the Most Requested Song of All Time!
Published: 7/4/2022 -
The 70s Rock Anthem That Started as a Joke…Then Made Them Legends!
Published: 7/2/2022
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.