1388 Episodes

  1. How Jefferson Starship Reinvented Themselves with Jane – Inspired by Toto?

    Published: 5/24/2022
  2. The Haunting Story Behind Lullaby by The Cure – 80s Creepiest Song?

    Published: 5/23/2022
  3. How a Radio Ban Kept Howard Jones’ No One Is to Blame from Hitting #1

    Published: 5/19/2022
  4. Narada Michael Walden on Producing Whitney Houston & Prince’s Legendary Basketball Skills

    Published: 5/18/2022
  5. Rupert Holmes on the Story Behind Him – The 80s Hit About Infidelity

    Published: 5/13/2022
  6. Wang Chung on Turning Down Michael Jackson to Record Dance Hall Days

    Published: 5/11/2022
  7. How Stevie Nicks’ Landslide Saved Her Career and Led to Fleetwood Mac

    Published: 5/9/2022
  8. Breaking Down the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1970

    Published: 5/7/2022
  9. Cy Curnin of The Fixx on the Chilling Relevance of Stand or Fall and Red Skies

    Published: 5/4/2022
  10. The Story Behind Donnie Iris’ Ah! Leah! – An 80s Classic That Endures

    Published: 5/3/2022
  11. How Nena’s 99 Luftballons Became an Unlikely Cold War Anthem

    Published: 5/2/2022
  12. How George Harrison Inspired Led Zeppelin to Write The Rain Song

    Published: 4/30/2022
  13. Peter Cox of Go West on We Close Our Eyes and the Iconic 80s Bassline Connection

    Published: 4/27/2022
  14. Perry Farrell on the Wild Story Behind Jane’s Addiction’s Been Caught Stealing

    Published: 4/26/2022
  15. How Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Under the Bridge Became an Unlikely Anthem

    Published: 4/25/2022
  16. Breaking Down the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1983

    Published: 4/23/2022
  17. The Turbulent Story of Sweet and Their 70s Hit Ballroom Blitz

    Published: 4/21/2022
  18. Rush’s Moving Pictures at 40 – Breaking Down Their Landmark Album

    Published: 4/19/2022
  19. Andrew Farriss on Writing INXS’s Need You Tonight – A Hit Born in Chaos

    Published: 4/18/2022
  20. Top 5 Hidden Gem Songs from 80s Movies – Underrated Classics

    Published: 4/13/2022

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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.