1372 Episoder

  1. Interview with Midge Ure: How Ultravox’s “Vienna” Became the Greatest #2 Hit Ever

    Udgivet: 14.2.2025
  2. 5 Massive Hits That Became Too Taboo to Play – Featuring Cher, The Who & More

    Udgivet: 13.2.2025
  3. Interview with Foreigner: How “I Want to Know What Love Is” Became an Unstoppable #1 Hit

    Udgivet: 12.2.2025
  4. Interview with Brian Greenway: The Legacy of April Wine and Their Biggest Hits

    Udgivet: 11.2.2025
  5. The 80s Bands That Should Have Been Bigger – Featuring The Sundays, The Replacements & More

    Udgivet: 10.2.2025
  6. How Cheap Trick’s “The Flame” Became Their Biggest Hit—Despite Their Guitarist Hating It

    Udgivet: 8.2.2025
  7. Bonnie Raitt’s Long Road to #1 – The Heartbreaking Story Behind “I Can’t Make You Love Me”

    Udgivet: 7.2.2025
  8. The Top 10 Songs of 1973 – And the Classic Hit Everyone Mispronounces

    Udgivet: 6.2.2025
  9. Interview with Smokey Robinson: How a Late-Night Call Turned a Struggling Song Into a #1 Hit

    Udgivet: 5.2.2025
  10. How Little River Band’s “Reminiscing” Became the Most Played Australian Song in America

    Udgivet: 4.2.2025
  11. 5 Underrated 80s Hits – Including the Song Two Iconic Bands Rejected That Became a Classic

    Udgivet: 3.2.2025
  12. The Greatest Comeback Songs of All Time – Featuring Tina Turner, Donny Osmond & Elvis

    Udgivet: 1.2.2025
  13. How The Proclaimers’ “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” Defied Critics and Became a Global Hit

    Udgivet: 31.1.2025
  14. The 10 Greatest Songs of 1965 – A Year That Changed Music Forever

    Udgivet: 30.1.2025
  15. Interview with Jess Harnell: The Rock Impersonator So Good, He Got Sued for It

    Udgivet: 29.1.2025
  16. The Rise of Rush: How Neil Peart Transformed Rock’s Most Overlooked Band

    Udgivet: 28.1.2025
  17. 5 Songs That Might Change Your Mind About This Controversial Rock Genre

    Udgivet: 27.1.2025
  18. The Top Cover Songs of the 80s – Hits That Outshone the Originals

    Udgivet: 25.1.2025
  19. The Beatles’ “A Day in the Life” – The Greatest Song Never Released as a Single

    Udgivet: 24.1.2025
  20. The Top 10 Songs of 1980 – Hits That Defined a New Decade

    Udgivet: 23.1.2025

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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.

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