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)
Top 11 Dated Songs of 1979 Countdown: Styx, Anita Ward, Dr. Hook, Rod Stewart, a...
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FROM THE VAULT: The Iconic Miami Vice Soundtrack – How It Defined 80s TV and Mus...
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Inside Bruce Hornsby’s Greatest Songs
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Top 3 Saga Songs: Why This Underrated Rock Band Deserved Better
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FROM THE VAULT: Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1984: Which Hit Stands the Test o...
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Countdown: Legendary Songs That Missed the Charts but Became Iconic
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FROM THE VAULT: Perry Farrell on the Story Behind Jane’s Addiction’s Jane Says –...
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Punchlines Countdown: James Blunt’s “You’re Beautiful,” the Spice Girls, Tom Jon...
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Top 8 Female Hidden Gems: Shakespears Sister, Joan Jett, Michelle Branch & More
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Dated Hit Songs of 1987: Madonna, Genesis, Yes & One-Hit Wonders
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How Phil Collins Turned a Nonsense Word into a #1 Hit: The Story of “Sussudio”
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Most Misinterpreted Songs: 6 Classic Rock Double Entendres Ranked
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FROM THE VAULT: How Led Zeppelin’s “D’yer Mak’er” Confused Fans and Became Their...
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The Soundtracks That Made Cult Classics: Dazed and Confused, Pretty in Pink, Nap...
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FROM THE VAULT: The Mystery Behind Jimi Hendrix and the Meaning of "Purple Haze"
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Top 10 Non-Hits Better Than the #1 Songs: The Cure, Nine Inch Nails, Tears for F...
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From Freddie Mercury to Steve Perry: 6 Rock Bands Replaced Beyond Recognition
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“Drops of Jupiter,” “Hey, Soul Sister” & Train’s Biggest Hits: Pat Monahan Inter...
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FROM THE VAULT: Steven Tyler & Joe Perry on the Story Behind Aerosmith’s Sweet E...
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Songs That Became Classics in Concert: Peter Frampton, Stevie Nicks, Bob Seger &...
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Foreigner’s “Cold as Ice”: Lou Gramm and Mick Jones on the Story Behind the Clas...
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Forgotten #1 Hits of 1978: Andy Gibb, Rolling Stones & the Dark Stories Behind T...
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The Best ’90s Cartoon Theme Songs Ranked: From The Simpsons to X-Men
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PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Full Length Interview with Gavin Rossdale of Bush
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Top 10 Non-Hits of ’85: The Stories Behind Oingo Boingo, Dire Straits, The Smith...
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FROM THE VAULT: Sammy Hagar on Joining Van Halen & Creating the 80s Anthem “Drea...
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Top 9 Greatest Song Stories in Rock History: From “Gloomy Sunday” to the MAS*H T...
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From Lost Album to Classic Rock Radio: How Steve Miller Revived Paul Pena’s “Jet...
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Top 6 Times Rock Stars Sabotaged Themselves: Oasis MTV Unplugged, Cyndi Lauper,...
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Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet Interview: The Story of “True”… and the Boy Band H...
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Taboo Time! Why These 6 Rock Songs Caused Outrage
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FROM THE VAULT: Sammy Hagar on Writing Van Halen’s Underrated 80s Gem “Best of B...
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Huge ’80s Songs That Didn’t Age Well: Stories Behind Autograph, Cyndi Lauper, Ne...
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The Life and Legacy of Neil Sedaka
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6 Shocking Rock Comebacks: Def Leppard, Frank Sinatra, Nickelback and the Bigges...
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FROM THE VAULT: The Story Behind the "Footloose" Soundtrack
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The Animals’ “House of the Rising Sun”..: Who Really Wrote It?
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Fleetwood Mac’s Most Turbulent Era
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FROM THE VAULT: 5 Forgotten 70s Hits to Rediscover
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The Greatest ’70s Classics That Weren’t Hits — Carole King, Led Zeppelin, Rollin...
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FROM THE VAULT: The Dark Side of the Moon — Pink Floyd’s Masterpiece Turns Anoth...
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6 Songs That Became Pop Culture Punchlines
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Remembering Billy Steinberg: The Songwriters Hall of Famer Behind 5 #1 ’80s Hits
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FROM THE VAULT: How Pink Floyd Proved Roger Waters Wrong with Two #1 Hits After...
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The Best Cartoon Theme Songs of the ’60s and ’70s
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Songs That Sound Totally 80s… But Hide Dark & Shocking Stories
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Rock’s Most Ridiculous Hits Vol. 2: Fountains of Wayne, Chuck Berry, Nada Surf &...
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The Satanic Panic of the ’70s: Why ELO’s “Fire on High” Was Accused of Evil Back...
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FROM THE VAULT: The Darkness on Queen’s Influence and the Story Behind I Believ...
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The Best Songs of 1987 That Weren’t Hits
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