Professor of Rock
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.
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Previous Episodes
- Talk Talk’s “It’s My Life”: A Brilliant Hit from a Reclusive Genius
- Christmas Special: How “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” Became a Multi-Decade #1 Hit
- Christmas Eve Special: Johnny Mathis on “Chances Are” and His Timeless Christmas Classics
- Rick Beato Unplugged: A Deep Dive with Professor of Rock
- The Greatest Forgotten Hits of the ’70s and ’80s
- The Rise and Fall of Blondie: 7 Hits, Then Silence
- When Weird Al Said No: Sacred Songs He Refused to Skewer
- The Story Behind “Stacy’s Mom” by Fountains of Wayne – The One-Hit They Hated
- David Crosby Unfiltered: The Byrds, CSN, and the Interview That Went Off the Rails
- Hidden Stories of 10 Underrated ’80s Hits by Women of Rock & Pop
- Top 10 Underrated Rock Tracks of ’79: The Songs That Deserved More
- The Bizarre True Story Behind “Indian Reservation” by Paul Revere and the Raiders
- One and Done: 8 Rock Artists Who Lost It All After One Hit
- How “Crazy on You” Launched Heart: Full Interview with Ann Wilson
- How Prince Turned a Favor Into a Funk Anthem—and a Feud
- FROM THE VAULT: How Wham! Created the Holiday Classic "Last Christmas" Amid a Charity Challenge
- Countdown: 10 Most Surprising One-Year Wonders of 1985
- Alanis, Lauryn Hill, Goo Goo Dolls & the Wildest Stories Behind ’90s Rock Anthems
- How Led Zeppelin Outsold Everyone Without Radio Hits – The ‘Fool in the Rain’ Story
- Rock’s Most Unbelievable Christmas Songs: From Elvis’s Sabotage to Springsteen’s Bootleg
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