# Professor of Rock

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Author: Gamut Podcast Network
Episodes: 1665

## Resource

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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## Episodes
- [FROM THE VAULT:  John Oates Details How "Out of Touch" Became Hall & Oates’ Final #1 Hit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/from-the-vault-john-oates-details-how-out-of-touch-became-hall-oates-final-1-hit) — 2026-07-21T07:00:00+00:00
- [Top Songs of 1972: Neil Young, Harry Nilsson, America & Gilbert O'Sullivan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/top-songs-of-1972-neil-young-harry-nilsson-america-gilbert-o-sullivan) — 2026-07-20T08:00:00+00:00
- [The 7 Catchiest Songs of the ’70s: “September,” “Come and Get Your Love,” “Long Cool Woman” & More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/the-7-catchiest-songs-of-the-70s-september-come-and-get-your-love-long-cool-woman-more) — 2026-07-18T08:00:00+00:00
- [Rock’s Biggest Betrayals: Supertramp, Iron Maiden, Badfinger & the Worst Backstabbing in Music History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/rock-s-biggest-betrayals-supertramp-iron-maiden-badfinger-the-worst-backstabbing-in-music-history) — 2026-07-16T08:00:00+00:00
- [FROM THE VAULT: How Led Zeppelin’s “Hey Hey What Can I Do” Became a Lost Classic for Decades](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/from-the-vault-how-led-zeppelin-s-hey-hey-what-can-i-do-became-a-lost-classic-for-decades) — 2026-07-15T08:00:00+00:00
- [Remembering Bonnie Tyler: The Story Behind “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and Her Legendary Voice](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/remembering-bonnie-tyler-the-story-behind-total-eclipse-of-the-heart-and-her-legendary-voice) — 2026-07-14T08:00:00+00:00
- [Top 10 Forgotten Classics of 1986](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/top-10-forgotten-classics-of-1986) — 2026-07-14T00:00:00+00:00
- [The Most Addictive Songs of the ’60s: The Association, Simon & Garfunkel, The Troggs & More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/the-most-addictive-songs-of-the-60s-the-association-simon-garfunkel-the-troggs-more) — 2026-07-11T08:00:00+00:00
- [FROM THE VAULT: The Dark Legends Behind “Gimme Shelter” by The Rolling Stones](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/from-the-vault-the-dark-legends-behind-gimme-shelter-by-the-rolling-stones) — 2026-07-09T07:00:00+00:00
- [Counting Down the Greatest TV Theme Songs of the ’70s](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/counting-down-the-greatest-tv-theme-songs-of-the-70s) — 2026-07-08T08:00:00+00:00
- [The Greatest #3 Hits Ever: Love Shack, Luka, Dirty Laundry & Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/the-greatest-3-hits-ever-love-shack-luka-dirty-laundry-every-little-thing-she-does-is-magic) — 2026-07-07T07:30:00+00:00
- [Top 5 Artists Who Hated Their Biggest Hits: The Who, R.E.M., The Turtles & More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/top-5-artists-who-hated-their-biggest-hits-the-who-r-e-m-the-turtles-more) — 2026-07-05T04:00:00+00:00
- [The Story Behind “Brandy”: Looking Glass, Guardians of the Galaxy & an Unlikely #1 Hit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/the-story-behind-brandy-looking-glass-guardians-of-the-galaxy-an-unlikely-1-hit) — 2026-07-04T08:00:00+00:00
- [Female Hidden Gems: Brandi Carlile, Cowboy Junkies, Natalie Imbruglia & More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/female-hidden-gems-brandi-carlile-cowboy-junkies-natalie-imbruglia-more) — 2026-07-03T08:00:00+00:00
- [The Greatest Songs of 1970's: The Stories Behind “Love Hurts,” “Lovin’ You” & More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/the-greatest-songs-of-1970-s-the-stories-behind-love-hurts-lovin-you-more) — 2026-07-02T08:00:00+00:00
- [FROM THE VAULT: Debunking the Urban Legend Behind Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight”](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/from-the-vault-debunking-the-urban-legend-behind-phil-collins-in-the-air-tonight) — 2026-06-30T11:30:00+00:00
- [The Mamas & the Papas: The Truth Behind Mama Cass, “California Dreamin’” & the Pipe Story](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/the-mamas-the-papas-the-truth-behind-mama-cass-california-dreamin-the-pipe-story) — 2026-06-29T08:00:00+00:00
- [The Women Who Inspired Rock Classics: Top 10 Femme Fatale Songs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/the-women-who-inspired-rock-classics-top-10-femme-fatale-songs) — 2026-06-28T08:00:00+00:00
- [The True Story of Player’s #1 Hit “Baby Come Back”](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/the-true-story-of-player-s-1-hit-baby-come-back) — 2026-06-27T08:00:00+00:00
- [Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock and Roll”: The Accidental Guitar Hero and the Hit Nobody Expected](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/bob-seger-s-old-time-rock-and-roll-the-accidental-guitar-hero-and-the-hit-nobody-expected) — 2026-06-26T08:00:00+00:00
- [How The Byrds Changed Music Forever with “Mr. Tambourine Man”](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/how-the-byrds-changed-music-forever-with-mr-tambourine-man) — 2026-06-25T08:00:00+00:00
- [Rock & Roll True Crime: The Dark Stories Behind Mariah Carey, The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd & Dave Navarro](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/rock-roll-true-crime-the-dark-stories-behind-mariah-carey-the-allman-brothers-lynyrd-skynyrd-dave-navarro) — 2026-06-24T08:00:00+00:00
- [1981’s Greatest Songs Countdown: Stevie Nicks, Quarterflash, Alan Parsons Project and a Beatles Reunion](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/1981-s-greatest-songs-countdown-stevie-nicks-quarterflash-alan-parsons-project-and-a-beatles-reunion) — 2026-06-22T08:00:00+00:00
- [Punchline Countdown: 5 Music Stars Mocked by Pop Culture Despite Gold & Platinum Success](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/punchline-countdown-5-music-stars-mocked-by-pop-culture-despite-gold-platinum-success) — 2026-06-20T08:00:00+00:00
- [The Story Behind Frankie Valli’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and His Risky Solo Breakthrough](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/the-story-behind-frankie-valli-s-can-t-take-my-eyes-off-you-and-his-risky-solo-breakthrough) — 2026-06-19T08:00:00+00:00
- [Rock’s Most Dysfunctional Families: The Kinks, Heart & 4 More Legendary Sibling Rivalries](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/rock-s-most-dysfunctional-families-the-kinks-heart-4-more-legendary-sibling-rivalries) — 2026-06-18T18:00:00+00:00
- [Weird Al Yankovic Reveals the Stories Behind His Greatest Parodies, From Michael Jackson to Nirvana](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/weird-al-yankovic-reveals-the-stories-behind-his-greatest-parodies-from-michael-jackson-to-nirvana) — 2026-06-17T08:00:00+00:00
- [FROM THE VAULT: Peter Frampton Turned Procrastination into a Historic Success](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/from-the-vault-peter-frampton-turned-procrastination-into-a-historic-success) — 2026-06-16T09:00:00+00:00
- [The Songs That Ruled 1989: Roxette’s Surprise #1, Sheriff’s Comeback & Aerosmith’s Revival](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/the-songs-that-ruled-1989-roxette-s-surprise-1-sheriff-s-comeback-aerosmith-s-revival) — 2026-06-15T19:30:00+00:00
- [Mark Slaughter on “Fly to the Angels” and the Loss That Changed Everything](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/mark-slaughter-on-fly-to-the-angels-and-the-loss-that-changed-everything) — 2026-06-14T18:00:00+00:00
- [Rock’s Greatest Vault Songs: The Hits That Never Got Released](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/rock-s-greatest-vault-songs-the-hits-that-never-got-released) — 2026-06-13T08:00:00+00:00
- [Double-Cross! The Wildest Betrayals in Music History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/double-cross-the-wildest-betrayals-in-music-history) — 2026-06-11T08:00:00+00:00
- [The Story Behind Tommy James’ “Draggin’ the Line” and His Near-Death Collapse](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/the-story-behind-tommy-james-draggin-the-line-and-his-near-death-collapse) — 2026-06-10T08:00:00+00:00
- [FROM THE VAULT: How Pearl Jam’s “Daughter” Became a #1 Hit Despite Their Rejection of Fame](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/from-the-vault-how-pearl-jam-s-daughter-became-a-1-hit-despite-their-rejection-of-fame) — 2026-06-09T08:30:00+00:00
- [Countdown: The Greatest Hits of 1977 and the Stories Behind Them](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/countdown-the-greatest-hits-of-1977-and-the-stories-behind-them) — 2026-06-08T08:00:00+00:00
- [Top 10 Times Rock Stars Sabotaged Their Careers, Concerts, and Hit Songs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/top-10-times-rock-stars-sabotaged-their-careers-concerts-and-hit-songs) — 2026-06-07T08:00:00+00:00
- [Is Journey's Steve Perry the G.O.A.T...? The Professor of Rock and Black Pegasus Discuss!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/is-journey-s-steve-perry-the-g-o-a-t-the-professor-of-rock-and-black-pegasus-discuss) — 2026-06-06T07:00:00+00:00
- [Top 10 Modern TV Themes: The Songs That Defined Stranger Things, The Sopranos, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/top-10-modern-tv-themes-the-songs-that-defined-stranger-things-the-sopranos-and-more) — 2026-06-05T07:00:00+00:00
- [FROM THE VAULT: Eddie Van Halen Tribute](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/from-the-vault-eddie-van-halen-tribute) — 2026-06-03T08:00:00+00:00
- [Top Songs of 1983: The One-Hit Wonders, MTV Classics, and Forgotten Stories Behind the Hits](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/top-songs-of-1983-the-one-hit-wonders-mtv-classics-and-forgotten-stories-behind-the-hits) — 2026-06-02T08:00:00+00:00
- [UNCUT Interview: Michael Anthony Reveals the Stories Behind Van Halen’s Biggest Hits and Hidden Gems](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/uncut-interview-michael-anthony-reveals-the-stories-behind-van-halen-s-biggest-hits-and-hidden-gems) — 2026-06-01T08:00:00+00:00
- [Rock Legends vs. the Critics: The Most Infuriating Music Reviews Ever](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/rock-legends-vs-the-critics-the-most-infuriating-music-reviews-ever) — 2026-05-31T07:00:00+00:00
- [Unsolved Mysteries of Rock: The Singer Strangled by Her Own Band Merch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/unsolved-mysteries-of-rock-the-singer-strangled-by-her-own-band-merch) — 2026-05-28T07:00:00+00:00
- [FROM THE VAULT: How "Walk Like an Egyptian" Broke Up The Bangles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/from-the-vault-how-walk-like-an-egyptian-broke-up-the-bangles) — 2026-05-27T07:00:00+00:00
- [The Wild Stories Behind 1975’s Biggest Songs: Styx, Average White Band, Carl Douglas & More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/the-wild-stories-behind-1975-s-biggest-songs-styx-average-white-band-carl-douglas-more) — 2026-05-25T14:00:00+00:00
- [Countdown: The Most Unhinged Crazy Ex Songs in Music History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/countdown-the-most-unhinged-crazy-ex-songs-in-music-history) — 2026-05-24T14:00:00+00:00
- [The Sci-Fi Hit That Shocked the World in 1969 - The Untold Story of “In the Year 2525"](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/the-sci-fi-hit-that-shocked-the-world-in-1969-the-untold-story-of-in-the-year-2525) — 2026-05-22T08:00:00+00:00
- [The Saddest Decline in Rock? Why Some Legendary Frontmen Can’t Sing Anymore](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/the-saddest-decline-in-rock-why-some-legendary-frontmen-can-t-sing-anymore) — 2026-05-21T08:00:00+00:00
- [1988’s Greatest Hits Countdown: Icehouse, Gloria Estefan, Richard Marx, Foreigner & Terence Trent D’Arby](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/1988-s-greatest-hits-countdown-icehouse-gloria-estefan-richard-marx-foreigner-terence-trent-d-arby) — 2026-05-20T08:00:00+00:00
- [FROM THE VAULT:  How Stevie Nicks’ “Edge of Seventeen” Proved Her Solo Star Power](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/from-the-vault-how-stevie-nicks-edge-of-seventeen-proved-her-solo-star-power) — 2026-05-19T07:30:00+00:00
- [The Tragic Stories Behind 5 Songs That Became Hits After the Artists Died](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/the-tragic-stories-behind-5-songs-that-became-hits-after-the-artists-died) — 2026-05-17T08:00:00+00:00
- [The Story of The Rascals’ “Groovin’” and the Band’s Incredible Hit Streak](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/the-story-of-the-rascals-groovin-and-the-band-s-incredible-hit-streak) — 2026-05-16T04:00:00+00:00
- [1980’s Most Misunderstood Songs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/1980-s-most-misunderstood-songs) — 2026-05-13T18:00:00+00:00
- [Rock’s Biggest Punchlines: Alanis Morissette, Avril Lavigne, Kenny G & More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/rock-s-biggest-punchlines-alanis-morissette-avril-lavigne-kenny-g-more) — 2026-05-12T08:00:00+00:00
- [The Untold Stories Behind Michael Jackson’s Biggest Hits and Collaborators](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/the-untold-stories-behind-michael-jackson-s-biggest-hits-and-collaborators) — 2026-05-11T09:00:00+00:00
- [Rock’s Strangest Deaths and Disappearances: 5 Unsolved Music Mysteries](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/rock-s-strangest-deaths-and-disappearances-5-unsolved-music-mysteries) — 2026-05-10T08:00:00+00:00
- [FROM THE VAULT: How Dire Straits Revolutionized Music and Replaced Disco Icons ​​](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/from-the-vault-how-dire-straits-revolutionized-music-and-replaced-disco-icons) — 2026-05-08T08:00:00+00:00
- [Career Killers: How Winger, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and After the Fire Lost Their Momentum](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/career-killers-how-winger-emerson-lake-palmer-and-after-the-fire-lost-their-momentum) — 2026-05-06T08:00:00+00:00
- [DATED Countdown: “Voices Carry,” Axel F, Madonna Controversy & Animotion’s Double Hit Story](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/dated-countdown-voices-carry-axel-f-madonna-controversy-animotion-s-double-hit-story) — 2026-05-05T08:00:00+00:00
- [9 More Wild Rock Stories: Def Leppard’s “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” Iron Maiden’s 666 Curse & Rod Stewart](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/9-more-wild-rock-stories-def-leppard-s-pour-some-sugar-on-me-iron-maiden-s-666-curse-rod-stewart) — 2026-05-04T08:00:00+00:00
- [1970 Deep Dive: John Lennon’s “Across the Universe,” Gregg Allman, and Songs That Flopped but Became Classics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/1970-deep-dive-john-lennon-s-across-the-universe-gregg-allman-and-songs-that-flopped-but-became-classics) — 2026-05-02T08:00:00+00:00
- [Top Rock Sibling Rivalries: Oasis’ Liam & Noel, The Everly Brothers Breakup, The Carpenters Conflict](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/top-rock-sibling-rivalries-oasis-liam-noel-the-everly-brothers-breakup-the-carpenters-conflict) — 2026-05-01T08:00:00+00:00
- [Rock and Roll Sabotage: The Performances, Feuds, and Mistakes That Destroyed Careers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/rock-and-roll-sabotage-the-performances-feuds-and-mistakes-that-destroyed-careers) — 2026-04-30T08:00:00+00:00
- [Paul Shaffer’s Letterman Stories: Legendary Performances, Live TV Chaos, and Rock History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/paul-shaffer-s-letterman-stories-legendary-performances-live-tv-chaos-and-rock-history) — 2026-04-29T08:00:00+00:00
- [How Ace Frehley Outsold Kiss With His Solo Record and Proved Everyone Wrong](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/how-ace-frehley-outsold-kiss-with-his-solo-record-and-proved-everyone-wrong) — 2026-04-27T06:00:00+00:00
- [FROM THE VAULT:  How Stevie Nicks’ Landslide Saved Her Career and Led to Fleetwood Mac](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/from-the-vault-how-stevie-nicks-landslide-saved-her-career-and-led-to-fleetwood-mac) — 2026-04-25T08:00:00+00:00
- [8 Truly Demented Rock Songs That Somehow Became Classics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/8-truly-demented-rock-songs-that-somehow-became-classics) — 2026-04-23T09:00:00+00:00
- [Top 11 Dated Songs of 1979 Countdown: Styx, Anita Ward, Dr. Hook, Rod Stewart, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/top-11-dated-songs-of-1979-countdown-styx-anita-ward-dr-hook-rod-stewart-and-more) — 2026-04-21T04:00:00+00:00
- [FROM THE VAULT: The Iconic Miami Vice Soundtrack – How It Defined 80s TV and Music](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/from-the-vault-the-iconic-miami-vice-soundtrack-how-it-defined-80s-tv-and-music) — 2026-04-19T08:00:00+00:00
- [Inside Bruce Hornsby’s Greatest Songs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/inside-bruce-hornsby-s-greatest-songs) — 2026-04-17T04:00:00+00:00
- [Top 3 Saga Songs: Why This Underrated Rock Band Deserved Better](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/top-3-saga-songs-why-this-underrated-rock-band-deserved-better) — 2026-04-16T08:00:00+00:00

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