1388 Episodes

  1. How Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades” Cemented Lemmy as a Rock Icon Like No Other

    Published: 8/5/2022
  2. Interview: How Violent Femmes’ Debut Album Became an Underground 80s Classic Without Any Promotion

    Published: 8/4/2022
  3. Interview: How Glass Tiger Ruled 1986 with The Thin Red Line Before Disappearing

    Published: 8/2/2022
  4. How Rupert Holmes Outsmarted the Music Industry After “Escape” and “Answering Machine”

    Published: 7/27/2022
  5. Interview: Mike Lindup on Crafting Level 42’s Timeless 80s Hit “Something About You”

    Published: 7/26/2022
  6. How Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” Became a #1 Hit Decades Later Thanks to Stranger Things

    Published: 7/25/2022
  7. Interview: Otis Williams on The Temptations’ Elegant #1 Hit “Just My Imagination”

    Published: 7/22/2022
  8. How Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love” Became the Most Likable Song Ever

    Published: 7/21/2022
  9. Interview: Peter Frampton on How Frampton Comes Alive! Turned Procrastination into a Historic Success

    Published: 7/20/2022
  10. How Robert Palmer Dreamed Up “Addicted to Love” and Turned It into an 80s #1 Hit

    Published: 7/19/2022
  11. How Weezer’s “Buddy Holly” Became an Accidental 90s Anthem—Despite Rivers Cuomo Hating It

    Published: 7/18/2022
  12. Neil Finn on Writing “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and How It Became an 80s Classic

    Published: 7/15/2022
  13. Def Leppard on Creating “Photograph” and How It Launched Them to Rock Superstardom

    Published: 7/14/2022
  14. Steve Stevens on Crafting the Signature Sound of “Rebel Yell” and the Wild Story Behind the Hit

    Published: 7/13/2022
  15. The Story Behind “Summer Breeze” and the Soft Rock Legacy of Seals & Crofts

    Published: 7/12/2022
  16. Ranking the Top 10 Songs from 1982 – A Look Back at an Iconic Year in Music

    Published: 7/9/2022
  17. The Story Behind "Good Vibrations" – How Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys Stunned the Beatles

    Published: 7/7/2022
  18. The Story Behind "Once in a Lifetime" – How Talking Heads Made Us Question Reality

    Published: 7/5/2022
  19. The 70s Rock Anthem That Became the Most Requested Song of All Time!

    Published: 7/4/2022
  20. The 70s Rock Anthem That Started as a Joke…Then Made Them Legends!

    Published: 7/2/2022

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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.