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Professor of Rock

Professor of Rock

Gamut Podcast Network

1,693 episodesEN

Show overview

Professor of Rock has been publishing since 2016, and across the 10 years since has built a catalogue of 1,693 episodes, alongside 56 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 640 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 earlier today, with 189 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 351 episodes published. Published by Gamut Podcast Network.

Episodes
1,693
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 #3 Hits of Rock’s Golden Era

Aug 26, 202633 min

FROM THE VAULT: Aerosmith’s “Janie’s Got a Gun”: The Song That Almost Got Censored

Aug 25, 202620 min

The Catchiest Songs of the ’80s: Quiet Riot, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Cheers & More

Aug 24, 202635 min

The Greatest TV Themes of the ’50s & ’60s | The Twilight Zone, Bonanza & More

Aug 22, 202628 min

38 Special’s Don Barnes on the Stories Behind “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up in You” & Their Biggest Hits

Aug 21, 202630 min

The 7 Catchiest Songs of the ’70s: Van Halen, Lynyrd Skynyrd, AC/DC & More

Aug 19, 202629 min

#1 in Our Hearts: The Greatest Songs of 1979 That Should’ve Hit #1

Aug 17, 202631 min

FROM THE VAULT: Red Red Wine: How a DJ's Mistake Turned UB40's Song Into a Chart-Topping Hit

Aug 16, 202616 min

Rock Meets Star Wars: The Wild Stories of Terri Nunn, Michael Jackson, Toto & More

Aug 15, 202627 min

FROM THE VAULT: Celebrating Donna Summer’s Influence Across Disco, Pop, and Beyond

Aug 13, 20269 min

Kenny Loggins on the Story Behind “I’m Alright” and the Caddyshack Soundtrack

Aug 13, 202619 min

Rock Stars Who Hate Their Biggest Hits: The Songs They Refuse to Play

Aug 12, 202630 min

Rock Classics That Almost Never Existed—Led Zeppelin, The Clash, Don Henley & More

Aug 11, 202630 min

The Catchiest Songs of the ’90s: The Verve, Smashing Pumpkins, TLC & The Cranberries

Aug 10, 202629 min

The Story Behind Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger”: How Rocky III Created a #1 Hit

Aug 7, 202621 min

Top 5 Two-Hit Wonders of the ’80s: Ratt, Icehouse, Tone Loc & More

Aug 6, 202626 min

The Songs That Should've Been #1 in 1984

Aug 5, 202635 min

FROM THE VAULT: How Pink Floyd’s Time and The Great Gig in the Sky Keep Dark Side of the Moon Timeless

Aug 4, 202624 min

Top Songs of 1969: The Final Countdown | The Zombies, Tommy James & More

Aug 3, 202635 min

The Greatest Novelty Songs of the '80s: So Bad They're Good

Aug 2, 202623 min
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