1388 Episodes

  1. Rik Emmett on Triumph’s Greatest Songs – Rock’s Most Underrated Power Trio

    Published: 1/12/2022
  2. How Peter Gabriel’s In Your Eyes Became an Iconic Movie Moment in Say Anything

    Published: 1/11/2022
  3. How ELO’s Don’t Bring Me Down Became Their Biggest Hit – Jeff Lynne’s Bold Experiment

    Published: 1/10/2022
  4. Boston’s Meteoric Rise with Don’t Look Back – What Happened Next?

    Published: 1/8/2022
  5. Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1970 – Who Holds Up Today?

    Published: 1/7/2022
  6. How Duran Duran’s Ordinary World Became Their Emotional 90s Comeback Hit

    Published: 1/6/2022
  7. Alan Parsons on Working with The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and His Legendary Career

    Published: 1/5/2022
  8. Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. on Up, Up and Away – A Grammy-Sweeping Classic

    Published: 1/4/2022
  9. Peter Hook on Blue Monday – The 80s Hit That Became the Best-Selling 12-Inch Single Ever

    Published: 1/3/2022
  10. How Pink Floyd’s Money Turned Sound Effects into a 70s Rock Anthem

    Published: 12/31/2021
  11. When In Rome on the Story Behind The Promise – An 80s One-Hit Wonder That Endures

    Published: 12/28/2021
  12. The Story Behind the Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Soundtrack – 80s Icons Reflect

    Published: 12/25/2021
  13. Billy Steinberg on Writing Madonna’s Like a Virgin – And Their Awkward First Meeting

    Published: 12/24/2021
  14. Unboxing The Band’s 70s album Cahoots- 50th Anniversary: Super Deluxe Edition With Song Stories

    Published: 12/21/2021
  15. The Real Story Behind Dan Fogelberg’s Same Old Lang Syne – A Bittersweet 80s Classic

    Published: 12/17/2021
  16. Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1986 – Which One Endures Today?

    Published: 12/15/2021
  17. If You LOVE the MUSIC of the 60s, 70s & 80s, here's Your Shirt! Vintage Shirts

    Published: 12/14/2021
  18. Rob Halford on Writing Breaking the Law and How Judas Priest Brought Metal to MTV

    Published: 12/14/2021
  19. How Phil Collins’ Against All Odds Went from B-Side to #1 Hit

    Published: 12/13/2021
  20. Jess Harnell on Rock Sugar, Legendary Voices, and Winning Over 20K Angry Fans

    Published: 12/10/2021

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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.