<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 Byrds Tell the Psychedelic Story Behind “Eight Miles High” 2021-01-13
5 Forgotten 80s Songs You Need to Revisit: Berlin, Bobby Brown, White Lion & More 2021-01-09
Sammy Hagar on Writing Van Halen’s Underrated 80s Gem “Best of Both Worlds” with Eddie Van Halen 2021-01-07
Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October on the Story Behind the 2006 Rock Hit “Hate Me” 2021-01-02
Top 5 Most Iconic Eyewear Looks of the Rock Era 2020-12-20
The Legacy of Charley Pride: Country Music Trailblazer and Icon 2020-12-17
The Making of Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction: Axl, Slash & the Chaos Behind a Rock Masterpiece 2020-12-12
Yusuf / Cat Stevens on the Redemption and Legacy of Tea for the Tillerman and Mona Bone Jakon 2020-12-11
The Darkness on Creating “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” and Reviving Glam Rock for a New Generation 2020-12-10
How AC/DC Created “Thunderstruck”: Angus Young’s Riff, Brian Johnson’s Vocals, and the Legend Behind the Anthem 2020-12-09
U2 in the 90s: The Stories Behind 5 Bold Songs That Redefined Their Sound 2020-11-28
Bruce Springsteen’s Underrated 80s Gem That Became a Modern Relationship Standard 2020-11-27
Eric Burdon of The Animals on Creating the Folk Rock Classic “House of the Rising Sun” 2020-11-23
How the Bee Gees Rose from Collapse to Conquer the 70s: Top 5 Songs of the Gibb Brothers 2020-11-20
5 Hidden Gems by The Cure You Need to Hear: Deep Cuts That Define Robert Smith's Genius 2020-11-18
Ann Wilson on the Origins of Heart and the Story Behind Their 70s Classic "Magic Man" 2020-11-14
How "Live to Tell" and "Papa Don’t Preach" Turned Madonna into a Serious Artist in 1986 2020-11-02
The Story Behind Toto’s Underrated Ballad “I Won’t Hold You Back” from TOTO IV 2020-10-24
Tribute Interview with Tony Lewis of The Outfield: The Voice Behind 80s Power Pop Classics 2020-10-22
The Story Behind Glass Tiger’s 1987 Ballad “Someday” with Alan Frew and Sam Reid 2020-10-15
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