<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 Weezer’s “Buddy Holly” Became an Accidental 90s Anthem—Despite Rivers Cuomo Hating It 2022-07-18
Neil Finn on Writing “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and How It Became an 80s Classic 2022-07-15
Def Leppard on Creating “Photograph” and How It Launched Them to Rock Superstardom 2022-07-14
Steve Stevens on Crafting the Signature Sound of “Rebel Yell” and the Wild Story Behind the Hit 2022-07-13
The Story Behind “Summer Breeze” and the Soft Rock Legacy of Seals & Crofts 2022-07-12
Ranking the Top 10 Songs from 1982 – A Look Back at an Iconic Year in Music 2022-07-09
The Story Behind "Good Vibrations" – How Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys Stunned the Beatles 2022-07-07
The Story Behind "Once in a Lifetime" – How Talking Heads Made Us Question Reality 2022-07-05
The 70s Rock Anthem That Became the Most Requested Song of All Time! 2022-07-04
The 70s Rock Anthem That Started as a Joke…Then Made Them Legends! 2022-07-02
How a Grunge Anthem Resurrected This 80s Comedy Rock Legend! 2022-07-01
The One-Hit Wonder That Charted Twice in the 80s—And Everyone Misunderstands It! 2022-06-30
How 38 Special Turned an Old Saying Into a #1 Classic Rock Anthem 2022-06-29
The 80s Synth-Pop Queen America Forgot: Alison Moyet’s Best Songs 2022-06-28
The Untold Truth of AC/DC’s ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’ & The Back in Black Legacy 2022-06-25
The 10 Greatest #2 Hits of the 80s: Legendary Songs That Just Missed #1 2022-06-24
The Story Behind Guns N’ Roses’ Surprising 80s Hit: How "Patience" Defied Expectations 2022-06-22
Elton John’s “Madman Across the Water”: The Slow-Rising 70s Classic That Became a Masterpiece 2022-06-21
Paul McCartney’s Bond Anthem “Live and Let Die”: From Criticized Theme to Rock Classic 2022-06-18
Andy Fletcher: The Quiet Force That Held Depeche Mode Together 2022-06-15
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