
About this podcast
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…
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Professor of Rock
About this podcast
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…
Recent episodes
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- Top 10 ’80s Rock Songs That Deserved to Hit #1: Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, The B-52s & More30 Oct · 32 min
- FROM THE VAULT: How Paul McCartney Turned a Robbery in Nigeria into Band on the Run, His Greatest Solo Album28 Oct · 22 min
- Rock’s Biggest Meltdowns Countdown: Ozzy Osbourne, Samantha Fox, Keith Moon, and More26 Oct · 32 min
- The Stories Behind Iconic Hits: Guns N’ Roses, Boyz II Men, The KLF, and Metallica25 Oct · 33 min
- The Greatest Animated Movie Songs: Phil Collins, Michael Bolton, and More22 Oct · 33 min
- FROM THE VAULT: How The B-52s’ Rock Lobster Inspired John Lennon’s Return to Music20 Oct · 16 min
- 1977’s Greatest Rock Hits: The Stories Behind “Go Your Own Way,” “Walk This Way” & More19 Oct · 35 min
- 6 Bands That Should Have Been Bigger: The Stories Behind EMF, Tonic & Derek and the Dominos17 Oct · 34 min