<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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Daydream Believer': Davy Jones’ Struggles and the Song That Almost Wasn’t 2024-10-28
The 5 Most Overplayed Rock Songs (And the Underrated Gems to Replace Them) 2024-10-26
Refugee': How Tom Petty Took Down a Corrupt Record Label and Made a Rock Classic 2024-10-25
Time Stand Still': Rush’s Genre-Bending Collaboration with Aimee Mann 2024-10-24
How 'Mama, I’m Coming Home' Helped Ozzy Osbourne Rebuild His Life and Career 2024-10-23
How Sting Used a Unique Word in 'Wrapped Around Your Finger' and Made History 2024-10-22
Paul McCartney vs. John Lennon: The War of Words After The Beatles’ Breakup 2024-10-21
How Dan Hartman’s 'I Can Dream About You' Became an Accidental 80s Classic 2024-10-19
The Rise and Fall of Zebra: The Band Once Compared to Led Zeppelin 2024-10-19
How a Dirty Magazine Helped The J. Geils Band Find Their Biggest Hit 'Centerfold' 2024-10-18
The New Radicals: One Hit, One Album, and a Sudden Departure from the Spotlight 2024-10-17
Jim Morrison Called 'Hello, I Love You' a Dumb Joke…The Label Made It a #1 Smash 2024-10-16
The Secret Meaning Behind Modern English’s 'I Melt With You': Love in the Face of Nuclear Destruction 2024-10-15
How Danny Elfman Created an 80s Classic in a Haunted Room—But Never Had a Top 40 Hit 2024-10-15
How Strip Clubs Saved Def Leppard’s 'Animal' and Turned 'Hysteria' Into a Smash 2024-10-14
The Stories Behind 5 Banned or Disowned Songs in Rock History 2024-10-12
The Story Behind 'Lunatic Fringe': A One-Hit Wonder That Was Never a Hit in America 2024-10-11
From Fired to Headliner: How Lemmy Kilmister Made Motörhead a Metal Icon 2024-10-10
How Cass Elliot Overcame Rejection and Became the Voice of the Mamas and the Papas 2024-10-10
How 'You Make My Dreams' Became Hall & Oates’ Most Beloved Song Decades Later 2024-10-09
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