<p>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.</p>

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The Wild Story Behind Van Halen’s ‘Finish What Ya Started’ with Sammy Hagar 2025-12-06
Tom Petty’s Right-Hand Man: Mike Campbell on ‘Free Fallin’, ‘Refugee’ & ‘Boys of Summer 2025-12-05
Vanished Without a Trace: True Stories of Missing Rock Stars 2025-12-04
Top 10 Hits from 1957: The Year That Launched Rock ’n’ Roll 2025-12-02
How .38 Special Quietly Became One of the Biggest Hitmakers of the ’80s 2025-12-01
The Untold Saga of “St. Elmo’s Fire” and John Parr’s Incredible Comeback 2025-11-30
Unlikely Rock Origins: Darlene Love, Dave Grohl, Nikki Sixx & the Songs That Made Them 2025-11-29
Black SABBATH Friday: How Black Sabbath’s "Paranoid" Accidentally Became a Heavy Metal Anthem 2025-11-28
PODCAST ONLY EXCLUSIVE: Paul Shaffer on SNL, Letterman & Life in Rock N Roll 2025-11-27
Professor of Rock’s Holy Grail: The Complete Sting Interview 2025-11-27
Top 10 Underrated Songs of 1984 That Deserved to Be Hits 2025-11-26
FROM THE VAULT: Why Pat Benatar Refuses to Sing “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” Anymore 2025-11-25
Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis & No Doubt: Top 10 Songs of 1996 2025-11-24
The Best of David Lee Roth Solo: Mountain Climbs, Covers & Comebacks 2025-11-23
The Curse of the Grammys: How Winning Best New Artist Destroyed Careers 2025-11-22
How Phil Collins Turned Heartache into Hits: From “Easy Lover” to Iconic Anthems 2025-11-21
FROM THE VAULT: The Turbulent Story of Sweet and Their 70s Hit Ballroom Blitz 2025-11-20
The Greatest Female Rock Voices You’ve Never Heard 2025-11-19
The Wild Origins of Rock’s Greatest Hits: Elvis, The Platters & a 12-Year-Old Star 2025-11-18
How Jimmy Buffett Turned “Margaritaville” Into a Billion-Dollar Empire 2025-11-16
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