<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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How Steve Miller’s “The Joker” Saved His Career—Mispronounced Lyric and All 2022-11-15
How Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Californication Revived Their Career with Three #1 Hits 2022-11-14
How Pink Floyd Proved Roger Waters Wrong with Two #1 Hits After He Quit 2022-11-12
Interview: Andrew Farriss on How INXS Created the Timeless Ballad “Never Tear Us Apart” 2022-11-11
Interview: Johnny Rzeznik on How “Iris” Saved His Career and Became an All-Time Classic 2022-11-10
Interview: Tony Lewis on How The Outfield’s “Your Love” Became an 80s Anthem 2022-11-09
Interview: Tommy James on How “Crimson and Clover” Became a Psychedelic #1 Hit by Accident 2022-11-08
Interview: John Cafferty & Jim Peterik on Creating the Epic Rocky IV Soundtrack 2022-11-07
Interview: Gary Numan on How a Road Rage Incident Inspired the 80s Classic “Cars” 2022-11-05
Interview: Wang Chung on “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” and Their Misunderstood Legacy 2022-11-04
How Madonna Inspired Weird Al Yankovic to Parody “Like a Virgin” with “Like a Surgeon” 2022-11-03
Interview: Cindy Wilson on How The B-52s’ “Love Shack” Became an Unlikely 80s Party Anthem 2022-11-02
How Cream Turned a Poem About Real Estate into the Psychedelic Rock Classic “White Room” 2022-11-01
How Danny Elfman and Oingo Boingo’s “Dead Man’s Party” Became a Cult Classic Without a Top 40 Hit 2022-10-31
How Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” Became the Ultimate Rock Standard 2022-10-29
Interview: Otis Williams on the True Story Behind The Temptations’ 11-Minute Epic “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” 2022-10-28
How The J. Geils Band Ruled 1982 with “Centerfold” and “Freeze-Frame” Before Vanishing 2022-10-27
How KISS Turned “Rock and Roll All Nite” from a Flop into a 70s Rock Anthem 2022-10-26
How Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mama, I’m Coming Home” Marked His Redemption and Biggest Solo Hit 2022-10-25
How “Disco Duck” Became a #1 Hit Despite Being the Worst Song of the Rock Era 2022-10-24
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