{"podcast":{"title":"Professor of Rock","slug":"professor-of-rock-7272370","podcast_index_feed_id":7272370,"rss_url":"http://feeds.hubbardpodcasts.com/chi/professorofrock","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/professor-of-rock","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/3d/ce/bc/ae/3dcebcae-dc77-480b-be85-102351f3dad0/c246f375f958f7d6173a66d5feea006f5a07df0d2ee3fd2bdf7ad6e58715abc27bca68baa6fe1ef4bdb510208641a4deae225c7df8e83adf62e7e91f27a7b902.jpeg","author":"Gamut Podcast Network","episode_count":1665,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T16:20:47.026940+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370"},"episode":{"title":"Inside Bruce Hornsby’s Greatest Songs","slug":"inside-bruce-hornsby-s-greatest-songs","published_at":"2026-04-17T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/inside-bruce-hornsby-s-greatest-songs","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370","url":"https://mgln.ai/e/345/rss.pdrl.fm/eb47a0/pscrb.fm/rss/p/rss.art19.com/episodes/a3f7d3ce-64be-42b8-b207-0ca58557631e.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/345/rss.pdrl.fm/eb47a0/pscrb.fm/rss/p/rss.art19.com/episodes/a3f7d3ce-64be-42b8-b207-0ca58557631e.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"So when I started doing this, I made a list of 15 artists I wanted to do an in-depth interview with before I leave this planet, and so far I’ve checked off about half my list with Sting, Brian Wilson, and a few others. Well, I just checked off another one... Coming up it’s the evolution of one of my favorite artists ever… Ya know, as a Gen-Xer coming of age in the 80s, there were only a dozen artists or bands that I got genuinely excited for when news of a new song or record would come out. Back in the day, before social media, when such news came from MTV, the radio, or a rock magazine... back when a new album was truly an event. Many of you watching remember that indescribable feeling of waking up on Christmas morning. It felt like you were on top of the world. Well, today’s guest was one of those magical artists for me. When he first hit the mainstream in 1986 with his unique piano playing, especially on his song the Way It Is… The song became the most unlikely #1 hit of the 80s. It didn’t sound like anything on 80s radio, I mean, it had no distinct chorus and was truly serious social commentary alongside the typical pop fare of 1986 and 1987, where Everybody was Wang Chunging and Walking like an Egyptian. But that’s why I fell in love with Bruce Hornsby’s music… he was always naturally zigging when the mainstream was zagging. And from there, he became one of my favorite artists because he has always been a true musical explorer. Well, I had a chance to talk to Bruce about his greatest songs and his new album, and it was amazing. From The Way It Is and Mandolin Rain to his collaborations with fellow artists that have pierced our souls like The End of the Innocence with Don Henley and I Can’t Make You Love Me with Bonnie Raitt. Let’s get into it. See Privacy Policy a…","meta_description":"So when I started doing this, I made a list of 15 artists I wanted to do an in-depth interview with before I leave this planet, and so far I’ve checked of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1984,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/professor-of-rock-7272370/episodes/inside-bruce-hornsby-s-greatest-songs/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/inside-bruce-hornsby-s-greatest-songs.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}