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: Jack Tempchin on Writing Glenn Frey’s “The One You Love” and Their Post-Eagles Hits	2022-08-18
Interview: Otis Williams on How “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” Pushed David Ruffin to Perfection	2022-08-17
Interview: Mickey Thomas & Narada Michael Walden on How “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” Became a #1 Hit	2022-08-16
How Red Hot Chili Peppers’ One Hot Minute Became the Forgotten Album in Their History	2022-08-13
How Bloodrock’s “D.O.A.” Became One of the Most Banned and Disturbing Hits of the 70s	2022-08-12
Interview: Ann Wilson on How Heart’s “Alone” Revived Their Career with the Greatest Scream of the 80s	2022-08-11
Interview: How Vanilla Fudge Transformed “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” into the Definitive Rock Version	2022-08-10
Interview: Cy Curnin on The Fixx’s “Saved By Zero” and the Controversy Over Its Famous Ad Use	2022-08-09
How Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades” Cemented Lemmy as a Rock Icon Like No Other	2022-08-05
Interview: How Violent Femmes’ Debut Album Became an Underground 80s Classic Without Any Promotion	2022-08-04
Interview: How Glass Tiger Ruled 1986 with The Thin Red Line Before Disappearing	2022-08-02
How Rupert Holmes Outsmarted the Music Industry After “Escape” and “Answering Machine”	2022-07-27
Interview: Mike Lindup on Crafting Level 42’s Timeless 80s Hit “Something About You”	2022-07-26
How Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” Became a #1 Hit Decades Later Thanks to Stranger Things	2022-07-25
Interview: Otis Williams on The Temptations’ Elegant #1 Hit “Just My Imagination”	2022-07-22
How Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love” Became the Most Likable Song Ever	2022-07-21
Interview: Peter Frampton on How Frampton Comes Alive! Turned Procrastination into a Historic Success	2022-07-20
How Robert Palmer Dreamed Up “Addicted to Love” and Turned It into an 80s #1 Hit	2022-07-19
How Weezer’s “Buddy Holly” Became an Accidental 90s Anthem—Despite Rivers Cuomo Hating It	2022-07-18
Neil Finn on Writing “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and How It Became an 80s Classic	2022-07-15

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