1403 Episodes

  1. The Tragic Undertones of 'Don’t Stop Me Now': How Queen’s Hit Reflects Freddie Mercury’s Life

    Published: 16/08/2024
  2. Exclusive Interview: How The Monkees’ 'Last Train to Clarksville' Hid a Protest Message and Hit #1

    Published: 15/08/2024
  3. How Toto Became Rock’s Ultimate Underdogs and Refused Rolling Stone’s Spotlight

    Published: 14/08/2024
  4. Exclusive Interview: Derek Holt on Writing 'I Love You' and Finally Performing It 30 Years Later

    Published: 13/08/2024
  5. The Story Behind John Denver’s 'Annie’s Song': A Love Song That Couldn’t Save His Marriage

    Published: 12/08/2024
  6. The Top 5 '2 Hit Wonders' of the 80s: Stories of Fame, Drama, and Surprising Cameos

    Published: 10/08/2024
  7. Exclusive Interview With Huey Lewis: The Stories Behind 'Hip to Be Square' and His 80s Reign

    Published: 9/08/2024
  8. Van Halen vs. Tone Loc: The Wild Story of How 'Jamie’s Cryin’ Was Sampled Without Permission

    Published: 8/08/2024
  9. The Story Behind The Who’s 'Behind Blue Eyes': Pete Townshend’s Confession and Roger Daltrey’s Heartbreak

    Published: 7/08/2024
  10. What Happened to Cinderella? The Band Behind 'Nobody’s Fool' and 3 Big Records Explained

    Published: 6/08/2024
  11. Suzanne Vega on 'Tom’s Diner': From Breakfast Inspiration to the Birth of the MP3 Format

    Published: 5/08/2024
  12. The Strange Inspiration Behind 'She’s a Beauty': Fee Waybill’s Wild Story

    Published: 3/08/2024
  13. How 'Danger Zone' Went From Desperation to Kenny Loggins’ Career-Defining Hit

    Published: 2/08/2024
  14. How Barry Gibb Went Undercover to Write 'Islands in the Stream' and Gave the Bee Gees a Comeback

    Published: 1/08/2024
  15. The Story Behind Golden Earring’s 'Radar Love': A Tragic Tale and the Ultimate Driving Anthem

    Published: 31/07/2024
  16. Revisiting July 1967’s Top 10 Chart: Beatles, Stones, and the Summer of Love’s Greatest Hits

    Published: 30/07/2024
  17. The Police’s 'Every Breath You Take': The Dark Story Behind the Most Played Song in History

    Published: 30/07/2024
  18. How AC/DC’s 'Big Balls' Went From Album Filler to a Laugh-Out-Loud Classic

    Published: 29/07/2024
  19. The Story Behind Journey’s Comeback: A 10-Year Hiatus, Steve Perry, and a #1 Hit

    Published: 27/07/2024
  20. The Rise and Fall of 'Mr. Jones': Why Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz Quit Music at Their Peak

    Published: 26/07/2024

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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.

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