1381 Episodes

  1. Steven Page on Writing Barenaked Ladies’ If I Had $1,000,000 and Meeting Brian Wilson

    Published: 3/19/2025

  2. How John Mellencamp’s Jack and Diane Defied His Label and Became an 80s Classic

    Published: 3/18/2025

  3. 5 Epic Songs That Broke the Rules and Became Huge Hits – Even at 7+ Minutes Long

    Published: 3/17/2025

  4. The Biggest Hits of 1979 – From Disco Jokes to Rock Classics and Forgotten Legends

    Published: 3/15/2025

  5. How Whitesnake’s Here I Go Again Went from Failure to 80s Rock Anthem

    Published: 3/14/2025

  6. 5 Unexpected Songs That Became Massive Money Makers – The Stories Behind the Hits

    Published: 3/13/2025

  7. How Jefferson Starship’s Jane Transformed Their Sound – Was It Inspired by Toto?

    Published: 3/12/2025

  8. Smokey Robinson on The Tears of a Clown – A Forgotten Song That Became a #1 Hit

    Published: 3/12/2025

  9. How a Misheard Lyric Inspired Stevie Nicks’ Edge of Seventeen – A Rock Anthem

    Published: 3/11/2025

  10. How Johnny Cash’s Cover of Hurt Won Over Trent Reznor and Redefined the Song

    Published: 3/10/2025

  11. Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1969 – The Year’s Biggest Hits and Their Untold Stories

    Published: 3/8/2025

  12. Why Pat Benatar Stopped Performing Hit Me with Your Best Shot – The Untold Story

    Published: 3/7/2025

  13. The 5 Greatest Debut Albums of the 70s – How They Changed Rock Forever

    Published: 3/6/2025

  14. Graham Nash on Teach Your Children – The Most Personal Story I’ve Ever Told

    Published: 3/5/2025

  15. Eddie Money on Two Tickets to Paradise & Take Me Home Tonight – One of His Final Interviews

    Published: 3/4/2025

  16. Billy Ocean’s Run of 80s Hits – Why He Dominated Then Disappeared

    Published: 3/3/2025

  17. The Top 10 Songs of 1981 – The Wild Stories Behind the Year’s Biggest Hits

    Published: 3/1/2025

  18. Huey Lewis on I Want a New Drug, Ghostbusters, and the Biggest Music Lawsuit of the 80s

    Published: 2/28/2025

  19. The 5 Greatest Bass Lines in Rock History – The Stories Behind the Legends

    Published: 2/27/2025

  20. Firefall’s Rise and Mysterious Disappearance – Rick Roberts on Their 70s Soft Rock Classics

    Published: 2/26/2025

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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.