Professor of Rock 

<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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Title	Date published
How Blondie’s "Heart of Glass" Defied Critics and Became a #1 Hit	2023-06-12
Interview with Huey Lewis: How "The Power of Love" Became a #1 Hit for Back to the Future	2023-06-10
How Def Leppard’s "Rock of Ages" Borrowed from a Hymn and Made Pyromania a Rock Classic	2023-06-09
How Iron Butterfly’s "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" Became an Accidental Epic and Missed Woodstock	2023-06-08
Interview with Terri Nunn: How Berlin’s "Take My Breath Away" Became a #1 Hit Despite Band Backlash	2023-06-07
How Dobie Gray’s "Drift Away" Became a Timeless Classic and Finally Hit #1 Decades Later	2023-06-06
Interview with Bobby Colomby: How Blood, Sweat & Tears Rose to #1 and Faced Government Pressure	2023-06-05
How The Police’s "Don’t Stand So Close to Me" Sparked Controversy and Launched Their Stardom	2023-06-03
Interview with Carmine and Vinnie Appice: The Truth Behind Dio’s "Holy Diver" and 80s Satanic Panic	2023-06-02
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

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