<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 Saddest Decline in Rock? Why Some Legendary Frontmen Can’t Sing Anymore
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2026-05-21
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1988’s Greatest Hits Countdown: Icehouse, Gloria Estefan, Richard Marx, Foreigner & Terence Trent D’Arby
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2026-05-20
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FROM THE VAULT: How Stevie Nicks’ “Edge of Seventeen” Proved Her Solo Star Power
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2026-05-19
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The Tragic Stories Behind 5 Songs That Became Hits After the Artists Died
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2026-05-17
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The Story of The Rascals’ “Groovin’” and the Band’s Incredible Hit Streak
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2026-05-16
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1980’s Most Misunderstood Songs
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2026-05-13
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Rock’s Biggest Punchlines: Alanis Morissette, Avril Lavigne, Kenny G & More
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2026-05-12
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The Untold Stories Behind Michael Jackson’s Biggest Hits and Collaborators
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2026-05-11
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Rock’s Strangest Deaths and Disappearances: 5 Unsolved Music Mysteries
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2026-05-10
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FROM THE VAULT: How Dire Straits Revolutionized Music and Replaced Disco Icons
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2026-05-08
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Career Killers: How Winger, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and After the Fire Lost Their Momentum
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2026-05-06
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DATED Countdown: “Voices Carry,” Axel F, Madonna Controversy & Animotion’s Double Hit Story
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2026-05-05
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9 More Wild Rock Stories: Def Leppard’s “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” Iron Maiden’s 666 Curse & Rod Stewart
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2026-05-04
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1970 Deep Dive: John Lennon’s “Across the Universe,” Gregg Allman, and Songs That Flopped but Became Classics
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2026-05-02
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Top Rock Sibling Rivalries: Oasis’ Liam & Noel, The Everly Brothers Breakup, The Carpenters Conflict
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2026-05-01
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Rock and Roll Sabotage: The Performances, Feuds, and Mistakes That Destroyed Careers
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2026-04-30
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Paul Shaffer’s Letterman Stories: Legendary Performances, Live TV Chaos, and Rock History
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2026-04-29
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How Ace Frehley Outsold Kiss With His Solo Record and Proved Everyone Wrong
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2026-04-27
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FROM THE VAULT: How Stevie Nicks’ Landslide Saved Her Career and Led to Fleetwood Mac
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2026-04-25
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8 Truly Demented Rock Songs That Somehow Became Classics
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2026-04-23
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