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)
Christmas Eve Special: Johnny Mathis on “Chances Are” and His Timeless Christmas...
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Rick Beato Unplugged: A Deep Dive with Professor of Rock
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The Greatest Forgotten Hits of the ’70s and ’80s
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The Rise and Fall of Blondie: 7 Hits, Then Silence
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When Weird Al Said No: Sacred Songs He Refused to Skewer
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The Story Behind “Stacy’s Mom” by Fountains of Wayne – The One-Hit They Hated
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David Crosby Unfiltered: The Byrds, CSN, and the Interview That Went Off the Rai...
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Hidden Stories of 10 Underrated ’80s Hits by Women of Rock & Pop
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Top 10 Underrated Rock Tracks of ’79: The Songs That Deserved More
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The Bizarre True Story Behind “Indian Reservation” by Paul Revere and the Raider...
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One and Done: 8 Rock Artists Who Lost It All After One Hit
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How “Crazy on You” Launched Heart: Full Interview with Ann Wilson
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How Prince Turned a Favor Into a Funk Anthem—and a Feud
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FROM THE VAULT: How Wham! Created the Holiday Classic "Last Christmas" Amid a Ch...
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Countdown: 10 Most Surprising One-Year Wonders of 1985
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Alanis, Lauryn Hill, Goo Goo Dolls & the Wildest Stories Behind ’90s Rock Anthem...
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How Led Zeppelin Outsold Everyone Without Radio Hits – The ‘Fool in the Rain’ St...
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Rock’s Most Unbelievable Christmas Songs: From Elvis’s Sabotage to Springsteen’s...
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The Wild Story Behind Van Halen’s ‘Finish What Ya Started’ with Sammy Hagar
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Tom Petty’s Right-Hand Man: Mike Campbell on ‘Free Fallin’, ‘Refugee’ & ‘Boys of...
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Vanished Without a Trace: True Stories of Missing Rock Stars
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Top 10 Hits from 1957: The Year That Launched Rock ’n’ Roll
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How .38 Special Quietly Became One of the Biggest Hitmakers of the ’80s
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The Untold Saga of “St. Elmo’s Fire” and John Parr’s Incredible Comeback
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Unlikely Rock Origins: Darlene Love, Dave Grohl, Nikki Sixx & the Songs That Mad...
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Black SABBATH Friday: How Black Sabbath’s "Paranoid" Accidentally Became a Heavy...
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PODCAST ONLY EXCLUSIVE: Paul Shaffer on SNL, Letterman & Life in Rock N Roll
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Professor of Rock’s Holy Grail: The Complete Sting Interview
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Top 10 Underrated Songs of 1984 That Deserved to Be Hits
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FROM THE VAULT: Why Pat Benatar Refuses to Sing “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” Any...
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Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis & No Doubt: Top 10 Songs of 1996
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The Best of David Lee Roth Solo: Mountain Climbs, Covers & Comebacks
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The Curse of the Grammys: How Winning Best New Artist Destroyed Careers
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How Phil Collins Turned Heartache into Hits: From “Easy Lover” to Iconic Anthems
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FROM THE VAULT: The Turbulent Story of Sweet and Their 70s Hit Ballroom Blitz
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The Greatest Female Rock Voices You’ve Never Heard
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The Wild Origins of Rock’s Greatest Hits: Elvis, The Platters & a 12-Year-Old St...
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How Jimmy Buffett Turned “Margaritaville” Into a Billion-Dollar Empire
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The Untold Stories Behind Rock’s Most Iconic Band Logos
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This Song TOPS Greatest 1-Hit Wonder Lists ALL THE TIME... But It Was NEVER a Hi...
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How Alice Cooper Inspired Punk, Shock Rock, and a Rock Renaissance
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FROM THE VAULT: The Shocking Story of 'I Touch Myself': Written by Men, Sung by...
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Electric Light Orchestra’s Greatest Albums and the Birth of “Mr. Blue Sky”
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Songs That Almost Didn’t Happen: Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, Weezer & a Vanished Hit
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The Underrated Rise of Triumph: Canada’s Other Power Trio
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The Greatest Women’s Power Ballads: Total Eclipse, Roxette & More
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Huey Lewis on the Stories Behind ‘Hip to Be Square,’ ‘Stuck With You,’ and More...
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How Jason Mraz’s Forgotten Song “I’m Yours” Took Over the World
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The Best Songs That Never Hit the Top 40: Led Zeppelin, James Taylor, Eagles & M...
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FROM THE VAULT: The Lesson In This 1971 Rock Anthem
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