<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 #1 Hit That Was Written in Seconds After Hearing the Music for the First Time 2025-03-26
Christopher Cross: The Yacht Rock Icon Who Dominated 1980 Before MTV Changed Everything 2025-03-25
The 80s TV Theme That Borrowed from Cream’s “Sunshine of Your Love” and Got Away with It 2025-03-24
How Tom Petty Turned a Joke Into His Biggest Hit of 1989 2025-03-22
How a Trucker’s Angry Outburst Inspired BTO’s Classic Hit “Let It Ride” 2025-03-21
The Surprising Origins of Rock’s Most Sensual Songs, Including “Let’s Get It On” 2025-03-20
Steven Page on Writing Barenaked Ladies’ If I Had $1,000,000 and Meeting Brian Wilson 2025-03-19
How John Mellencamp’s Jack and Diane Defied His Label and Became an 80s Classic 2025-03-18
5 Epic Songs That Broke the Rules and Became Huge Hits – Even at 7+ Minutes Long 2025-03-17
The Biggest Hits of 1979 – From Disco Jokes to Rock Classics and Forgotten Legends 2025-03-15
How Whitesnake’s Here I Go Again Went from Failure to 80s Rock Anthem 2025-03-14
5 Unexpected Songs That Became Massive Money Makers – The Stories Behind the Hits 2025-03-13
How Jefferson Starship’s Jane Transformed Their Sound – Was It Inspired by Toto? 2025-03-12
Smokey Robinson on The Tears of a Clown – A Forgotten Song That Became a #1 Hit 2025-03-12
How a Misheard Lyric Inspired Stevie Nicks’ Edge of Seventeen – A Rock Anthem 2025-03-11
How Johnny Cash’s Cover of Hurt Won Over Trent Reznor and Redefined the Song 2025-03-10
Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1969 – The Year’s Biggest Hits and Their Untold Stories 2025-03-08
Why Pat Benatar Stopped Performing Hit Me with Your Best Shot – The Untold Story 2025-03-07
The 5 Greatest Debut Albums of the 70s – How They Changed Rock Forever 2025-03-06
Graham Nash on Teach Your Children – The Most Personal Story I’ve Ever Told 2025-03-05
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