1388 Episodes

  1. The Story Behind The Who’s Baba O’Riley – The 70s Rock Anthem That Almost Didn’t Happen

    Published: 3/18/2021

  2. Ann Wilson of Heart on Working with Led Zeppelin & Performing Stairway to Heaven

    Published: 3/17/2021

  3. The Story Behind The Smiths’ Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want – The Saddest 80s Song

    Published: 3/15/2021

  4. The Story Behind Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb – How Roger Waters & David Gilmour Created a Masterpiece

    Published: 3/13/2021

  5. Patrick Leonard on Madonna’s Like a Prayer – The 1989 Pop Anthem That Sparked Controversy

    Published: 3/12/2021

  6. The Story Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams – Stevie Nicks’ Heartfelt Breakup Anthem

    Published: 3/9/2021

  7. 80s Mixtape: Stories from Toto, Men at Work, The Church, and More

    Published: 3/8/2021

  8. Top 5 Forgotten 70s Songs You Need to Hear – Featuring Artist Interviews

    Published: 3/6/2021

  9. The Story Behind The Beatles’ Perfect Double A-Side – Penny Lane & Strawberry Fields Forever

    Published: 3/5/2021

  10. The Story Behind The Grass Roots’ Let’s Live for Today – A 60s Hidden Gem That Comforted Soldiers

    Published: 3/1/2021

  11. The Misunderstood Meaning Behind Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Sweet Home Alabama

    Published: 2/26/2021

  12. Rupert Holmes on the Story Behind Escape (The Piña Colada Song) – A Hit in Both the 70s & 80s

    Published: 2/22/2021

  13. Steve Kilbey on The Church’s Under the Milky Way – The Haunting 1988 Rock Hit

    Published: 2/20/2021

  14. Exclusive Interview & Tribute to Mary Wilson of The Supremes

    Published: 2/16/2021

  15. 5 Forgotten Glam Metal Gems of the 80s – Featuring Warrant, Great White, Mötley Crüe & More

    Published: 2/13/2021

  16. Sammy Hagar vs. David Lee Roth – How Eddie Van Halen Defined the Debate

    Published: 2/11/2021

  17. How Tom Petty Proved His Label Wrong with Free Fallin’

    Published: 2/10/2021

  18. The Story Behind I've Had the Time of My Life – The Hit That Defined Dirty Dancing

    Published: 2/8/2021

  19. The 90s Heart Hit Ann Wilson Disliked – The Story Behind All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You

    Published: 2/3/2021

  20. Top 5 Iconic Rock Eyewear – Featuring Bono, Slash, and Stevie Nicks

    Published: 2/2/2021

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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.