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Professor of Rock

Professor of Rock

Gamut Podcast Network

1,727 episodesEN

Show overview

Professor of Rock has been publishing since 2016, and across the 10 years since has built a catalogue of 1,727 episodes, alongside 56 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 650 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 19 min and 25 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Music show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 223 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 351 episodes published. Published by Gamut Podcast Network.

Episodes
1,727
Running
2016–2026 · 10y
Median length
22 min
Cadence
Several per week

From the publisher

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.

The Greatest Animated Movie Songs: Phil Collins, Michael Bolton, and More

Oct 22, 202632 min

FROM THE VAULT: How The B-52s’ Rock Lobster Inspired John Lennon’s Return to Music

Oct 20, 202615 min

1977’s Greatest Rock Hits: The Stories Behind “Go Your Own Way,” “Walk This Way” & More

Oct 19, 202635 min

6 Bands That Should Have Been Bigger: The Stories Behind EMF, Tonic & Derek and the Dominos

Oct 17, 202633 min

FROM THE VAULT: Narada Michael Walden on Producing Whitney Houston & Prince’s Legendary Basketball Skills

Oct 13, 202617 min

Top 10 Worst Celebrity Music Projects: Corey Feldman, Hulk Hogan, Eddie Murphy & More

Oct 12, 202633 min

Top 10 Greatest Cover Songs of All Time: Joe Cocker, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley & More

Oct 11, 202635 min

7 Songs That Saved Lives: The Incredible Stories of Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, and Soul Asylum

Oct 9, 202634 min

The Greatest Hits of 1973 That Never Made #1: A Classic Rock Countdown

Oct 7, 202631 min

Halloween Countdown: The Darkest True Crime Stories in Rock History

Oct 6, 202629 min

Pete Byrne’s Final Interview: How Naked Eyes Created Two ’80s New Wave Classics

Oct 5, 202617 min

FROM THE VAULT: How a Session Guitarist Transformed Steely Dan’s "Reelin’ in the Years" into a 70s Classic

Oct 1, 202620 min

Top 10 Underrated Hits of 1986: Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Sting & More

Sep 30, 202635 min

Top 8 Feel-Good Songs We Secretly Love—The Carpenters, Air Supply, The Osmonds & More

Sep 28, 202636 min

The Weirdest and Wildest Songs of the ’50s — Wanda Jackson, “Purple People Eater” & More

Sep 26, 202632 min

Remembering Duncan Sheik: A Lost Interview About “Barely Breathing” and His Greatest Songs

Sep 25, 202617 min

The Greatest Hits of 1974 That Should’ve Been #1 — Elton John, Steely Dan, Chaka Khan & More

Sep 22, 202631 min

Countdown: The Greatest Songs That Were Never Released as Singles — The Beatles, Nirvana & More

Sep 21, 202630 min

The Craziest Guinness World Records in Music History | Foo Fighters, Muse & More

Sep 19, 202626 min

FROM THE VAULT: The Grateful Dead’s 'Touch of Grey': The One Hit Wonder Who Played to 25 Million Fans

Sep 18, 202622 min
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