Professor of Rock
Hosted by Professor of Rock · Gamut Podcast Network
4.8from 373 ratings
- 1,708
- Episodes
- 307
- Transcribed
- 373
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2016
- First episode
About Professor of Rock
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.
- Publisher
- Gamut Podcast Network
- Category
- music
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 2 Jun 2016
- Latest episode
- 21 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
307 of 1,708 episodes have a transcript.
21 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Countdown: The Greatest Songs That Were Never Released as Singles — The Beatles, Nirvana & More
19 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Craziest Guinness World Records in Music History | Foo Fighters, Muse & More
18 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
FROM THE VAULT: The Grateful Dead’s 'Touch of Grey': The One Hit Wonder Who Played to 25 Million Fans
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Countdown: The Greatest Songs That Were Never Released as Singles — The Beatles, Nirvana & More
Published 21 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] If you look this one up on Spotify, you'll see that it has reached two billion streams. Meanwhile, the two double A-side tracks that were released instead of this on the album add up to less streams. And both of these were really big tracks as well. I've given you a couple of clues to the identity of this one. I'll give you more. It's George Harrison. It's a masterpiece. It's track seven on Abbey Road. Here Comes the Sun. Although Here Comes the Sun was destined to remain a deep cut instead of representing the album Abbey Road, it has, believe it or not, in a bottomless catalog of iconic Beatles songs, it's become the Beatles' most stringed song ever. […]
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 214 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.7 / 5
- 159 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100
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- 77
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 91
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