Professor of Rock
Hosted by Professor of Rock · Gamut Podcast Network
4.8from 395 ratings
- 1,735
- Episodes
- 334
- Transcribed
- 395
- Ratings
- Weekly
- 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
- 7 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
334 of 1,735 episodes have a transcript.
7 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
Time in a Bottle Countdown: 10 Forgotten ’90s Hits from Sophie B. Hawkins, Sir Mix-a-Lot & More
6 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
Huey Lewis on His Greatest Hits, Hearing Loss, and Being Snubbed by the Rock Hall of Fame
4 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
1974’s Greatest Hits Countdown: Ray Stevens, John Denver, and the Wildest Stories Behind the Songs
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Time in a Bottle Countdown: 10 Forgotten ’90s Hits from Sophie B. Hawkins, Sir Mix-a-Lot & More
Published 7 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Toad the Wet Sprocket, of course, took their name from the Monty Python comedy sketch called Rock Notes. It's where a journalist delivers a nonsensical music report. ...triangle with Toad the Wet Sprocket has had to have an elbow removed following their recent successful worldwide tour. […]
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- Huey Lewis
- Cindy Wilson
- Narada Michael Walden
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 221 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.7 / 5
- 174 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100
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- Quality
- 77
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 91
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- Does not typically book guests
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