<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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Interview with Randy Bachman & Burton Cummings: How "American Woman" and "No Sugar Tonight" Were Born 2023-06-01
How Midnight Oil’s "Beds Are Burning" Became a Powerful Protest Anthem 2023-05-31
Interview with Colin Hay: How Men at Work Took Over the Charts Then Disappeared 2023-05-30
How "Der Kommissar" Became a Hit Twice—and Broke Up After the Fire Before They Knew It 2023-05-29
How Rush’s "New World Man" Was Written Last-Minute and Became Their Biggest Hit 2023-05-27
Why Prince Took a Risk on 'When Doves Cry' – No Bass, No Problem! 2023-05-26
Paul Carrack: The Man With the Golden Voice – How Long and His Legendary Career 2023-05-25
How Living Colour’s 'Cult of Personality' Changed Rock – Inside the Fierce 1988 Hit 2023-05-24
Pink Floyd’s 'Wish You Were Here': From Prog Rock to Country Classic 2023-05-23
The Moody Blues’ 'Your Wildest Dreams': A Comeback Hit Born from a Disaster 2023-05-22
Dire Straits’ 'Money for Nothing': How an Angry Rant Became an Iconic 80s Hit 2023-05-20
Guns N' Roses' 'November Rain': Axl Rose’s 8-Year Journey to a #1 Epic 2023-05-19
Gordon Lightfoot’s 'If You Could Read My Mind': The Heartbreaking Song That Almost Changed 2023-05-18
Top 5 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs – Why Does It Hate Actual Rock? 2023-05-17
Deep Purple’s 'Smoke on the Water': How a Disaster Led to Rock’s Most Iconic Riff 2023-05-16
The Doobie Brothers’ 'What a Fool Believes': How Yacht Rock Dethroned Disco 2023-05-15
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 'Soul to Squeeze': The B-Side That Became a #1 Hit 2023-05-13
Carole King: From Hitmaker to 70s Solo Superstar with 'Tapestry' 2023-05-12
Ratt’s 'Round and Round': The 80s Rock Classic That Sold 5 Million and Endured 2023-05-11
The Couple Behind 3 Huge 80s Hits: What Happened to Them After 'Waiting for a Star to Fall'? 2023-05-10
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