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 tim...
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Episodes (1698)
#1 in Our Hearts: The Greatest Songs of 1988 That Should’ve Been #1
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Top 10 Songs of 1975 That Should Have Hit #1: Styx, ELO, Bad Company & More
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Young MC, Patty Smyth & Gary Numan: 3 Wild Stories Behind Their Biggest ’80s Hit...
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Top 5 Rock Meets Sci-Fi Stories: KISS, Michael Jackson, The Who, Sting & More
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The Story Behind AC/DC’s “Big Balls” and the Wild Genius of Bon Scott
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A Classic Rock Masterclass with Rick Beato | Full Interview
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The Greatest #3 Hits of Rock’s Golden Era
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FROM THE VAULT: Aerosmith’s “Janie’s Got a Gun”: The Song That Almost Got Censo...
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The Catchiest Songs of the ’80s: Quiet Riot, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Cheers &...
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The Greatest TV Themes of the ’50s & ’60s | The Twilight Zone, Bonanza & More
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38 Special’s Don Barnes on the Stories Behind “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up in Y...
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The 7 Catchiest Songs of the ’70s: Van Halen, Lynyrd Skynyrd, AC/DC & More
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#1 in Our Hearts: The Greatest Songs of 1979 That Should’ve Hit #1
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FROM THE VAULT: Red Red Wine: How a DJ's Mistake Turned UB40's Song Into a Chart...
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Rock Meets Star Wars: The Wild Stories of Terri Nunn, Michael Jackson, Toto & Mo...
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Kenny Loggins on the Story Behind “I’m Alright” and the Caddyshack Soundtrack
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FROM THE VAULT: Celebrating Donna Summer’s Influence Across Disco, Pop, and Beyo...
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Rock Stars Who Hate Their Biggest Hits: The Songs They Refuse to Play
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Rock Classics That Almost Never Existed—Led Zeppelin, The Clash, Don Henley & Mo...
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The Catchiest Songs of the ’90s: The Verve, Smashing Pumpkins, TLC & The Cranber...
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The Story Behind Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger”: How Rocky III Created a #1 Hit
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Top 5 Two-Hit Wonders of the ’80s: Ratt, Icehouse, Tone Loc & More
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The Songs That Should've Been #1 in 1984
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FROM THE VAULT: How Pink Floyd’s Time and The Great Gig in the Sky Keep Dark Sid...
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Top Songs of 1969: The Final Countdown | The Zombies, Tommy James & More
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The Greatest Novelty Songs of the '80s: So Bad They're Good
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The Women Who Drove Rock Stars Wild—and Inspired Classic Songs
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The Mamas & the Papas’ “Monday, Monday”: The #1 Hit Recorded in the Wrong Key
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Punchlines: Rock & Pop’s Biggest Musical Punchlines and Their Wildest Stories
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FROM THE VAULT: How Led Zeppelin’s “No Quarter” Became a Haunting Masterpiece a...
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Top 10 Songs of 1981: The Untold Stories Behind Journey, Devo, Blondie & Pat Ben...
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Greatest #3 Hits of the 1970s: Bill Withers, Fleetwood Mac, Foreigner & More
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The Doors’ “The End”: Why Jim Morrison Got Fired Over Rock’s Most Controversial...
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Top 8 Catchiest ’80s Songs: “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Take On Me,” & More
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FROM THE VAULT: John Oates Details How "Out of Touch" Became Hall & Oates’ Fina...
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Top Songs of 1972: Neil Young, Harry Nilsson, America & Gilbert O'Sullivan
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The 7 Catchiest Songs of the ’70s: “September,” “Come and Get Your Love,” “Long...
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Rock’s Biggest Betrayals: Supertramp, Iron Maiden, Badfinger & the Worst Backsta...
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FROM THE VAULT: How Led Zeppelin’s “Hey Hey What Can I Do” Became a Lost Classic...
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Remembering Bonnie Tyler: The Story Behind “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and Her...
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Top 10 Forgotten Classics of 1986
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The Most Addictive Songs of the ’60s: The Association, Simon & Garfunkel, The Tr...
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FROM THE VAULT: The Dark Legends Behind “Gimme Shelter” by The Rolling Stones
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Counting Down the Greatest TV Theme Songs of the ’70s
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The Greatest #3 Hits Ever: Love Shack, Luka, Dirty Laundry & Every Little Thing...
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Top 5 Artists Who Hated Their Biggest Hits: The Who, R.E.M., The Turtles & More
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The Story Behind “Brandy”: Looking Glass, Guardians of the Galaxy & an Unlikely...
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Female Hidden Gems: Brandi Carlile, Cowboy Junkies, Natalie Imbruglia & More
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The Greatest Songs of 1970's: The Stories Behind “Love Hurts,” “Lovin’ You” & Mo...
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FROM THE VAULT: Debunking the Urban Legend Behind Phil Collins’ “In the Air Toni...
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