Professor of Rock

Gamut Podcast Network

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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Professor of Rock

Episodios

The Life and Legacy of Neil Sedaka

6 Shocking Rock Comebacks: Def Leppard, Frank Sinatra, Nickelback and the Biggest Career Revivals

FROM THE VAULT: The Story Behind the "Footloose" Soundtrack

The Animals’ “House of the Rising Sun”..: Who Really Wrote It?

Fleetwood Mac’s Most Turbulent Era

FROM THE VAULT: 5 Forgotten 70s Hits to Rediscover

The Greatest ’70s Classics That Weren’t Hits — Carole King, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones & More

FROM THE VAULT: The Dark Side of the Moon — Pink Floyd’s Masterpiece Turns Another Year

6 Songs That Became Pop Culture Punchlines

Remembering Billy Steinberg: The Songwriters Hall of Famer Behind 5 #1 ’80s Hits

FROM THE VAULT: How Pink Floyd Proved Roger Waters Wrong with Two #1 Hits After He Quit

The Best Cartoon Theme Songs of the ’60s and ’70s

Songs That Sound Totally 80s… But Hide Dark & Shocking Stories

Rock’s Most Ridiculous Hits Vol. 2: Fountains of Wayne, Chuck Berry, Nada Surf & Primus

The Satanic Panic of the ’70s: Why ELO’s “Fire on High” Was Accused of Evil Backmasking

FROM THE VAULT: The Darkness on Queen’s Influence and the Story Behind I Believe in a Thing Called Love

The Best Songs of 1987 That Weren’t Hits

Top 10 Love Songs You Shouldn’t Be Ashamed to Love – Billy Joel, Peter Gabriel, Journey & More

Remembering Three Doors Down’s Frontman Brad Arnold: Part 2

Female Hidden Gems Vol. 3: Duffy, Stevie Nicks & The Go-Go’s

America on “Ventura Highway” and the Prince Connection

The Legacy of Brad Arnold: 3 Doors Down’s “Kryptonite” and One of Rock’s Good Guys

FROM THE VAULT: The Story Behind Whitney Houston’s I Wanna Dance with Somebody

How Phil Collins Turned Heartbreak Into Hit Songs

The Rise, Excess, and Tragic Fall of Lynyrd Skynyrd

Top 8 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Snubs: Legendary Artists Still Shut Out

Herman’s Hermits’ Unbelievable Run: Peter Noone on Beating the Beatles

The Forgotten Great Voice of Rock: Mickey Thomas on Jefferson Starship, Starship, and His Biggest Hits

The Quiet Masterpieces of the ’80s: 8 Songs That Deserved More Love

FROM THE VAULT: How Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love” Became the Most Likable Song Ever

How 1955 and “Rock Around the Clock” Changed Music Forever

Why “Sabotage” Is the Beastie Boys’ Most Badass Song

The Comeback Tracks: Songs That Bombed Then BLEW UP.

How Cyndi Lauper Turned Struggle Into a #1 Hit with “Time After Time”

Three Dog Night’s Forgotten Reign: 21 Straight Hits with Chuck Negron

How Rock Legends Turned Stuttering Into Iconic Songs

MTV’s Most Explosive Moments: The Videos, the Stars, and the End of an Era

When Grunge Hit: Def Leppard’s Comeback Story with Joe Elliott

From Hits to Hate: The Most Mocked Songs in Rock History

The Eerie Brilliance of Crash Test Dummies’ Only Hit

The Best Rock Songs of 1980 You’ve Never Heard on the Radio

Gene Simmons Gets Candid: KISS Classics, Backlash, and Going Off-Script

Ann Wilson Tells the Stories Behind Heart’s Biggest Late-Era Hits

A Father’s Legacy in 10 Songs: The Music That Inspired Professor of Rock

Music’s Craziest Lawsuits: Ice, Ozzy, Zeppelin & More

The Disco Kings: How the Bee Gees Dominated the ’70s—and Lost It All in a Day

How Heartbreak Inspired the #1 Hit “Separate Lives” by Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin

FROM THE VAULT: How The Beatles’ "Norwegian Wood" Revolutionized Rock and Sparked Controversy

The Final Countdown of the ’90s: Top 10 Songs from 1999

Faith No More’s “Epic”: A Rivalry, A Genre Shift, and a Goldfish Controversy