<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>
Subscribe
| Title
|
Date published
|
|
|
|
From Hits to Hate: The Most Mocked Songs in Rock History
|
2026-01-25
|
|
|
|
The Eerie Brilliance of Crash Test Dummies’ Only Hit
|
2026-01-24
|
|
|
|
The Best Rock Songs of 1980 You’ve Never Heard on the Radio
|
2026-01-23
|
|
|
|
Gene Simmons Gets Candid: KISS Classics, Backlash, and Going Off-Script
|
2026-01-22
|
|
|
|
Ann Wilson Tells the Stories Behind Heart’s Biggest Late-Era Hits
|
2026-01-20
|
|
|
|
A Father’s Legacy in 10 Songs: The Music That Inspired Professor of Rock
|
2026-01-19
|
|
|
|
Music’s Craziest Lawsuits: Ice, Ozzy, Zeppelin & More
|
2026-01-18
|
|
|
|
The Disco Kings: How the Bee Gees Dominated the ’70s—and Lost It All in a Day
|
2026-01-17
|
|
|
|
How Heartbreak Inspired the #1 Hit “Separate Lives” by Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin
|
2026-01-16
|
|
|
|
FROM THE VAULT: How The Beatles’ "Norwegian Wood" Revolutionized Rock and Sparked Controversy
|
2026-01-14
|
|
|
|
The Final Countdown of the ’90s: Top 10 Songs from 1999
|
2026-01-13
|
|
|
|
Faith No More’s “Epic”: A Rivalry, A Genre Shift, and a Goldfish Controversy
|
2026-01-12
|
|
|
|
Ranking the Most Iconic Saturday Morning Cartoon Themes of the 1980s
|
2026-01-11
|
|
|
|
How Stone Temple Pilots Turned Tragedy into a Grunge Anthem with “Plush”
|
2026-01-10
|
|
|
|
The Police’s Breakout Hit “Roxanne”: How Sting Turned a Taboo Topic into a Classic
|
2026-01-09
|
|
|
|
KISS Legend Gene Simmons on Controversy, Censorship, and Rock Truths
|
2026-01-08
|
|
|
|
7 Hidden Gems by Women in Rock: Sandy Denny, Eva Cassidy, Sarah McLachlan & More
|
2026-01-07
|
|
|
|
FROM THE VAULT: The Iconic 80s Album That Almost Didn’t Happen
|
2026-01-06
|
|
|
|
90s Rock Survival Stories: One-Hit Wonders, Scandals & Comebacks
|
2026-01-05
|
|
|
|
Neil Diamond’s Most Personal Song Faced Brutal Mockery—Here’s the True Story
|
2026-01-04
|
|
|
1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556575859606162636465666768697071727374757677787980
