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Professor of Rock

Professor of Rock

Gamut Podcast Network

1,613 episodesEN

Show overview

Professor of Rock has been publishing since 2016, and across the 10 years since has built a catalogue of 1,613 episodes, alongside 56 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 600 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 24 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 109 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 351 episodes published. Published by Gamut Podcast Network.

Episodes
1,613
Running
2016–2026 · 10y
Median length
21 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.

1980’s Most Misunderstood Songs

May 13, 202631 min

Rock’s Biggest Punchlines: Alanis Morissette, Avril Lavigne, Kenny G & More

May 12, 202636 min

The Untold Stories Behind Michael Jackson’s Biggest Hits and Collaborators

May 11, 202629 min

Rock’s Strangest Deaths and Disappearances: 5 Unsolved Music Mysteries

May 10, 202627 min

FROM THE VAULT: How Dire Straits Revolutionized Music and Replaced Disco Icons ​​

May 8, 202622 min

Career Killers: How Winger, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and After the Fire Lost Their Momentum

May 6, 202630 min

DATED Countdown: “Voices Carry,” Axel F, Madonna Controversy & Animotion’s Double Hit Story

May 5, 202635 min

9 More Wild Rock Stories: Def Leppard’s “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” Iron Maiden’s 666 Curse & Rod Stewart

May 4, 202637 min

1970 Deep Dive: John Lennon’s “Across the Universe,” Gregg Allman, and Songs That Flopped but Became Classics

May 2, 202627 min

Top Rock Sibling Rivalries: Oasis’ Liam & Noel, The Everly Brothers Breakup, The Carpenters Conflict

May 1, 202632 min

Rock and Roll Sabotage: The Performances, Feuds, and Mistakes That Destroyed Careers

Apr 30, 202633 min

Paul Shaffer’s Letterman Stories: Legendary Performances, Live TV Chaos, and Rock History

Apr 29, 202622 min

How Ace Frehley Outsold Kiss With His Solo Record and Proved Everyone Wrong

Apr 27, 202623 min

FROM THE VAULT: How Stevie Nicks’ Landslide Saved Her Career and Led to Fleetwood Mac

Apr 25, 202624 min

8 Truly Demented Rock Songs That Somehow Became Classics

Apr 23, 202633 min

Top 11 Dated Songs of 1979 Countdown: Styx, Anita Ward, Dr. Hook, Rod Stewart, and More

Apr 21, 202632 min

FROM THE VAULT: The Iconic Miami Vice Soundtrack – How It Defined 80s TV and Music

Apr 19, 202618 min

Inside Bruce Hornsby’s Greatest Songs

Apr 17, 202633 min

Top 3 Saga Songs: Why This Underrated Rock Band Deserved Better

Apr 16, 202614 min

FROM THE VAULT: Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1984: Which Hit Stands the Test of Time?

Apr 14, 202631 min
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