1387 Episodes

  1. Time Stand Still': Rush’s Genre-Bending Collaboration with Aimee Mann

    Published: 10/24/2024
  2. How 'Mama, I’m Coming Home' Helped Ozzy Osbourne Rebuild His Life and Career

    Published: 10/23/2024
  3. How Sting Used a Unique Word in 'Wrapped Around Your Finger' and Made History

    Published: 10/22/2024
  4. Paul McCartney vs. John Lennon: The War of Words After The Beatles’ Breakup

    Published: 10/21/2024
  5. How Dan Hartman’s 'I Can Dream About You' Became an Accidental 80s Classic

    Published: 10/19/2024
  6. The Rise and Fall of Zebra: The Band Once Compared to Led Zeppelin

    Published: 10/19/2024
  7. How a Dirty Magazine Helped The J. Geils Band Find Their Biggest Hit 'Centerfold'

    Published: 10/18/2024
  8. The New Radicals: One Hit, One Album, and a Sudden Departure from the Spotlight

    Published: 10/17/2024
  9. Jim Morrison Called 'Hello, I Love You' a Dumb Joke…The Label Made It a #1 Smash

    Published: 10/16/2024
  10. The Secret Meaning Behind Modern English’s 'I Melt With You': Love in the Face of Nuclear Destruction

    Published: 10/15/2024
  11. How Danny Elfman Created an 80s Classic in a Haunted Room—But Never Had a Top 40 Hit

    Published: 10/15/2024
  12. How Strip Clubs Saved Def Leppard’s 'Animal' and Turned 'Hysteria' Into a Smash

    Published: 10/14/2024
  13. The Stories Behind 5 Banned or Disowned Songs in Rock History

    Published: 10/12/2024
  14. The Story Behind 'Lunatic Fringe': A One-Hit Wonder That Was Never a Hit in America

    Published: 10/11/2024
  15. From Fired to Headliner: How Lemmy Kilmister Made Motörhead a Metal Icon

    Published: 10/10/2024
  16. How Cass Elliot Overcame Rejection and Became the Voice of the Mamas and the Papas

    Published: 10/10/2024
  17. How 'You Make My Dreams' Became Hall & Oates’ Most Beloved Song Decades Later

    Published: 10/9/2024
  18. Why Kansas Almost Left 'Carry On Wayward Son' Off the Album and How It Became a Classic

    Published: 10/8/2024
  19. How The Carpenters’ 'Goodbye to Love' Accidentally Invented the Power Ballad

    Published: 10/7/2024
  20. The Untold Story of Pink Floyd: Brilliance, Chaos, and the Greatest Albums of All Time

    Published: 10/5/2024

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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.