1388 Episodes

  1. Welcome to Professor of Rock: Your Backstage Pass to Music History

    Published: 8/16/2020
  2. Top 5 Forgotten 80s Songs You HAVE to Hear

    Published: 8/16/2020
  3. Story of 80s Hair Metal Power ballad Heaven by Warrant

    Published: 8/10/2020
  4. The Story EVERY Steve Vai Fan Should Know

    Published: 8/8/2020
  5. Alan Parsons Story of Pink Floyd Album The Dark Side Of The Moon

    Published: 8/4/2020
  6. WHAM! In the 80s George Michael & Andrew Ridgeley Make it BIG

    Published: 8/1/2020
  7. Hearts Ann Wilson on Story of 70s Classic Crazy On You

    Published: 7/31/2020
  8. A Flock Of Seagulls Frontman on 1980s HIT I Ran (So Far Away)

    Published: 7/24/2020
  9. This 1980s ROCKER Should’ve been a #1 Hit

    Published: 7/22/2020
  10. Men At Work Frontman on 80s Classic Down Under

    Published: 7/20/2020
  11. Mr. Mister on 80s Hit Broken Wings

    Published: 7/17/2020
  12. Why Peter Cetera is Pop Music's Natural

    Published: 7/16/2020
  13. Story of Soft Rock 70s Hit Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty

    Published: 7/11/2020
  14. Earth Wind & Fire - A Tribute to the Greatness

    Published: 7/9/2020
  15. Everclear's Art Alexakis on Story Behind 90s Hit Classic Father Of Mine

    Published: 7/7/2020
  16. Howard Jones - Story of 80s Hit New Song with Gary Numan

    Published: 7/6/2020
  17. How Pet Shop Boys Rose from the Ashes in the 80s

    Published: 7/4/2020
  18. Cutting Crew's 1987 Hidden Gem

    Published: 7/3/2020
  19. Stories of Woodstock told by Canned Heat

    Published: 6/27/2020
  20. The Real Story Behind Prince and Basketball

    Published: 6/25/2020

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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.