<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 Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell Defied the Odds to Sell 45 Million Copies 2022-02-02
Ann Wilson & Mike Reno on Recording Almost Paradise – An Iconic 80s Duet 2022-01-31
Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1983 – How Do They Compare Today? 2022-01-29
Jimmy Jam on Janet Jackson’s What Have You Done for Me Lately and the Control Era 2022-01-29
The Story Behind Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love – A Rock Revolution and Controversy 2022-01-27
Special Announcement to the Professor of Rock Community! 2022-01-26
Honoring Ronnie Spector – How Be My Baby and Take Me Home Tonight Influenced Rock Legends 2022-01-19
Tina Turner’s Legendary Comeback – What’s Love Got to Do with It and Private Dancer 2022-01-18
Rik Emmett on Triumph’s Greatest Songs – Rock’s Most Underrated Power Trio 2022-01-12
How Peter Gabriel’s In Your Eyes Became an Iconic Movie Moment in Say Anything 2022-01-11
How ELO’s Don’t Bring Me Down Became Their Biggest Hit – Jeff Lynne’s Bold Experiment 2022-01-10
Boston’s Meteoric Rise with Don’t Look Back – What Happened Next? 2022-01-08
Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1970 – Who Holds Up Today? 2022-01-07
How Duran Duran’s Ordinary World Became Their Emotional 90s Comeback Hit 2022-01-06
Alan Parsons on Working with The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and His Legendary Career 2022-01-05
Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. on Up, Up and Away – A Grammy-Sweeping Classic 2022-01-04
Peter Hook on Blue Monday – The 80s Hit That Became the Best-Selling 12-Inch Single Ever 2022-01-03
How Pink Floyd’s Money Turned Sound Effects into a 70s Rock Anthem 2021-12-31
When In Rome on the Story Behind The Promise – An 80s One-Hit Wonder That Endures 2021-12-28
The Story Behind the Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Soundtrack – 80s Icons Reflect 2021-12-25
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