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: 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
Interview: Journey’s Neal Schon & Jonathan Cain on How “Don’t Stop Believin’” Became Their Biggest Hit 40 Years Later	2022-10-22
How AC/DC Proved Their Label Wrong and Sold 50 Million Records with Bon Scott’s Voice	2022-10-20
Interview: Steve Lukather & David Paich on How “Hold the Line” Made Toto Stars—Despite Their Mixed Feelings	2022-10-19
Interview: How Dan Hartman Turned Rejection into the 80s Classic “I Can Dream About You”	2022-10-18
How Joan Jett Turned an Obscure B-Side into the #1 Anthem “I Love Rock ‘n Roll”	2022-10-17
Interview: How Jack Tempchin’s Only Drunken Night Led to the Eagles’ “Already Gone”	2022-10-15

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