Professor of Rock
A podcast by Gamut Podcast Network
1388 Episodes
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Rik Emmett on Triumph’s Greatest Songs – Rock’s Most Underrated Power Trio
Published: 1/12/2022 -
How Peter Gabriel’s In Your Eyes Became an Iconic Movie Moment in Say Anything
Published: 1/11/2022 -
How ELO’s Don’t Bring Me Down Became Their Biggest Hit – Jeff Lynne’s Bold Experiment
Published: 1/10/2022 -
Boston’s Meteoric Rise with Don’t Look Back – What Happened Next?
Published: 1/8/2022 -
Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1970 – Who Holds Up Today?
Published: 1/7/2022 -
How Duran Duran’s Ordinary World Became Their Emotional 90s Comeback Hit
Published: 1/6/2022 -
Alan Parsons on Working with The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and His Legendary Career
Published: 1/5/2022 -
Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. on Up, Up and Away – A Grammy-Sweeping Classic
Published: 1/4/2022 -
Peter Hook on Blue Monday – The 80s Hit That Became the Best-Selling 12-Inch Single Ever
Published: 1/3/2022 -
How Pink Floyd’s Money Turned Sound Effects into a 70s Rock Anthem
Published: 12/31/2021 -
When In Rome on the Story Behind The Promise – An 80s One-Hit Wonder That Endures
Published: 12/28/2021 -
The Story Behind the Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Soundtrack – 80s Icons Reflect
Published: 12/25/2021 -
Billy Steinberg on Writing Madonna’s Like a Virgin – And Their Awkward First Meeting
Published: 12/24/2021 -
Unboxing The Band’s 70s album Cahoots- 50th Anniversary: Super Deluxe Edition With Song Stories
Published: 12/21/2021 -
The Real Story Behind Dan Fogelberg’s Same Old Lang Syne – A Bittersweet 80s Classic
Published: 12/17/2021 -
Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1986 – Which One Endures Today?
Published: 12/15/2021 -
If You LOVE the MUSIC of the 60s, 70s & 80s, here's Your Shirt! Vintage Shirts
Published: 12/14/2021 -
Rob Halford on Writing Breaking the Law and How Judas Priest Brought Metal to MTV
Published: 12/14/2021 -
How Phil Collins’ Against All Odds Went from B-Side to #1 Hit
Published: 12/13/2021 -
Jess Harnell on Rock Sugar, Legendary Voices, and Winning Over 20K Angry Fans
Published: 12/10/2021
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.