{"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":"The Story of The Rascals’ “Groovin’” and the Band’s Incredible Hit Streak","slug":"the-story-of-the-rascals-groovin-and-the-band-s-incredible-hit-streak","published_at":"2026-05-16T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/the-story-of-the-rascals-groovin-and-the-band-s-incredible-hit-streak","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/e86f8833-6640-467c-9277-eaa5f0889eb8.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/e86f8833-6640-467c-9277-eaa5f0889eb8.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"How about this for an amazing rock story? So The Rascals coming off a big #1, in Good Lovin’ the band wrote Groovin', they truly believed it would be another hit for them. But one of the most famous record men in history, Jerry Wexler, didn’t like it at all. So he discouraged Atlantic Records from releasing it. Well, the famous DJ Murray the K was STUNNED because he knew Groovin' was a #1. So he cornered the iconic label head and said 'Are you crazy? This is a friggin' #1 record.' And he was right… Get the story from the singer Felix Cavaliere and co-writer Eddie Brigati next on Professor of Rock. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .","meta_description":"How about this for an amazing rock story? So The Rascals coming off a big #1, in Good Lovin’ the band wrote Groovin', they truly believed it would be anot…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1154,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/professor-of-rock-7272370/episodes/the-story-of-the-rascals-groovin-and-the-band-s-incredible-hit-streak/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/the-story-of-the-rascals-groovin-and-the-band-s-incredible-hit-streak.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}