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
Interview with Nuno Bettencourt: How Extreme Fought for "More Than Words" and Scored a #1 Hit	2023-06-26
How Led Zeppelin Conquered Rock Without a #1 Hit or a Grammy	2023-06-24
Interview with Night Ranger: How a Misheard Lyric Created "Sister Christian"	2023-06-23
How The Cars' "Heartbeat City" Delivered 5 Hits but Led to Their Breakup	2023-06-22
Interview with Kenny Rogers: How "The Gambler" Made Him a Superstar and Changed Music History	2023-06-21
Interview with Jim Peterik: How Survivor Dominated the 80s with "The Search Is Over" and Then Disappeared	2023-06-20
Interview with USA for Africa Members: The Untold Story of "We Are the World"	2023-06-19
How Rick Astley’s "Never Gonna Give You Up" Took Over the 80s—Then the Internet	2023-06-17
Interview with OMD: How "If You Leave" Was Written Overnight and Became an 80s Classic	2023-06-16
How Big Country Overcame Adversity to Score a Hit with "In a Big Country"	2023-06-15
Interview with Steve Forbert: The Story Behind "Romeo’s Tune" and Its Mysterious Inspiration	2023-06-14
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

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