1388 Episodes

  1. How Quiet Riot’s Cum On Feel the Noize Became an Accidental 80s Metal Anthem

    Published: 3/2/2022
  2. The New Wave Legacy of Sire Records – Hits That Defined a Generation

    Published: 2/25/2022
  3. Suzi Quatro on Her Trailblazing Rock Career and Overdue Rock Hall Recognition

    Published: 2/24/2022
  4. Top 5 Hidden Gems from 80s One-Hit Wonders

    Published: 2/23/2022
  5. How Van Halen’s Runnin’ with the Devil and Eruption Kickstarted 80s Rock

    Published: 2/21/2022
  6. Steve Vai on Learning from Satriani, Frank Zappa, and Teaming with David Lee Roth

    Published: 2/18/2022
  7. The Story Behind Gordon Lightfoot’s The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald – A Haunting 70s Epic

    Published: 2/17/2022
  8. The Motels on the Story Behind Only the Lonely and the Dark Side of Fame

    Published: 2/16/2022
  9. Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1975 – Who Stands the Test of Time?

    Published: 2/14/2022
  10. How Metallica’s Enter Sandman Took Over Radio and Redefined Heavy Metal

    Published: 2/10/2022
  11. Richard Marx on Writing Right Here Waiting – A #1 Hit in Minutes

    Published: 2/8/2022
  12. Rupert Holmes on the Banned 70s Hit Timothy – A Song Too Controversial for Radio

    Published: 2/4/2022
  13. How Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell Defied the Odds to Sell 45 Million Copies

    Published: 2/2/2022
  14. Ann Wilson & Mike Reno on Recording Almost Paradise – An Iconic 80s Duet

    Published: 1/31/2022
  15. Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1983 – How Do They Compare Today?

    Published: 1/29/2022
  16. Jimmy Jam on Janet Jackson’s What Have You Done for Me Lately and the Control Era

    Published: 1/29/2022
  17. The Story Behind Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love – A Rock Revolution and Controversy

    Published: 1/27/2022
  18. Special Announcement to the Professor of Rock Community!

    Published: 1/26/2022
  19. Honoring Ronnie Spector – How Be My Baby and Take Me Home Tonight Influenced Rock Legends

    Published: 1/19/2022
  20. Tina Turner’s Legendary Comeback – What’s Love Got to Do with It and Private Dancer

    Published: 1/18/2022

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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.