<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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How a Misread Road Sign Led to John Denver’s Classic Take Me Home, Country Roads 2024-02-17
The Untold Story of U2’s Pride (In the Name of Love): 20-Hour Days and a Race Against Time 2024-02-16
Beck’s Loser: How Self-Deprecation Turned Into a 90s Rock Revolution 2024-02-15
With a Little Help from My Friends: Joe Cocker’s Defining Woodstock Moment 2024-02-14
Don’t Change: The INXS Classic That Defined a Generation 2024-02-13
"Sabotage": The Furious Anthem Born Out of a Producer’s Outburst 2024-02-12
How Weird Al’s "Amish Paradise" Sparked Backlash From a Furious Icon 2024-02-10
Is "Come Sail Away" About Aliens? The Truth Behind Styx’s Signature Song 2024-02-09
Rick Springfield’s Double Life: Soap Star, Rocker, and the Truth Behind "Don’t Talk to Strangers" 2024-02-08
Janis Joplin’s "Piece of My Heart": The Song That Crowned the Queen of Rock 2024-02-07
Joe Walsh’s Wildest Rock ‘n’ Roll Antics Behind the 70s Classic "Life’s Been Good" 2024-02-07
Interview: Feel Like Makin’ Love, Paul Rodgers on Bad Company's Explosive 70s Classic 2024-02-06
How an Exchange Student Launched Roxette's Meteoric Rise in the U.S. 2024-02-05
How Rainy Days and Mondays Became a Pop Masterpiece: The Carpenters’ Journey 2024-02-03
How Faith No More’s Epic Ignited Rap Metal and Took the Band to Stardom 2024-02-02
Interview with Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons: The Story Behind Listen to the Music 2024-02-01
The Evolution of Led Zeppelin: 5 Tracks That Define the Lords of Rock 2024-01-31
I’m Not In Love: The Awkward Conversation That Sparked a 70s Classic 2024-01-30
ELO, Hidden Messages, and the 70s Satanic Panic: The Story Behind Sweet Talkin’ Woman and Fire On High 2024-01-29
Wild Thing: The Joke Song That Made Millions and Changed Rock Forever 2024-01-27
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