{"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":"Weird Al Yankovic Reveals the Stories Behind His Greatest Parodies, From Michael Jackson to Nirvana","slug":"weird-al-yankovic-reveals-the-stories-behind-his-greatest-parodies-from-michael-jackson-to-nirvana","published_at":"2026-06-17T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370/weird-al-yankovic-reveals-the-stories-behind-his-greatest-parodies-from-michael-jackson-to-nirvana","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370","url":"https://mgln.ai/e/345/pdrl.fm/eb47a0/pscrb.fm/rss/p/rss.art19.com/episodes/86fcbb13-c8c4-4d58-a868-071c047e91a2.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/345/pdrl.fm/eb47a0/pscrb.fm/rss/p/rss.art19.com/episodes/86fcbb13-c8c4-4d58-a868-071c047e91a2.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"Today we have a special interview with the President of Parody, music’s greatest jester... legend Weird Al Yankovic in an uncut interview that covers his greatest spoofs. From Michael Jackson to Nirvana and everything in between, this is Al on the creation and stories of his most hilarious parodies with never-before-seen footage. It's our latest edition of revelations where artists take us on a deep dive into their creative process. From the parody that he tried to get permission from Dire Straits to do (Money For Nothing) Beverly Hillbillies to Micheal Jackson Eat it. They're all here.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .","meta_description":"Today we have a special interview with the President of Parody, music’s greatest jester... legend Weird Al Yankovic in an uncut interview that covers his…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1882,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/professor-of-rock-7272370/episodes/weird-al-yankovic-reveals-the-stories-behind-his-greatest-parodies-from-michael-jackson-to-nirvana/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/weird-al-yankovic-reveals-the-stories-behind-his-greatest-parodies-from-michael-jackson-to-nirvana.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}