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Professor of Rock

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Professor of Rock
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    Gene Simmons Gets Candid: KISS Classics, Backlash, and Going Off-Script

    22/1/2026 | 34 mins.
    Coming up you asked for it. and so her it is Round 2 with the UNFILTERED Dr Love. Gene Simmons of Kiss. This first iteration got backlash and I even got called out for not pushing back in the last interview My job is to ask questions and get out of the way. Well, haters are gonna hate because This one may piss them off even more. We talk about the classics from Kiss’ biggest song ever I Was Made for Loving You to the one that put ‘em on the map I Wanna Rock n Roll All Nite (And Party Every Day) plus some deep cuts, his notorious tongue, he shares his feelings on his roots which is very touching, how he made it in America, and then his phone dies mid-interview. He says what he wants, and along the way we get some great stories. Here’s Gene Simmons of Kiss on the biggest hits and misses.
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    The Best Rock Songs of 1980 You’ve Never Heard on the Radio

    21/1/2026 | 0 mins.
    1980 was a wild year for rock. It’s hard to believe it was 45 years ago… The charts were dominated by soft rock holdovers and the last gasps of disco… Meanwhile, some of history’s most groundbreaking tracks were flying under the radar. Songs that became legit anthems for generations to come. But they couldn't even crack the Top 40. Today, we're counting down 10 badass tracks from 1980 that were ignored by Radio but are now Classics. Including Joy Division's Love Will Tear Us Apart, a song that an iconic frontman wrote that fans and his own band didn’t realize was a suicide note till it was too late. Plus U2's I Will Follow that was written during a screaming rehearsal argument. Bono, who couldn’t play any instruments, got so angry he ripped the guitar off his guitarist's neck and started making a sound like a dentist’s drill. It became one of their most iconic tracks. Or what about the lovestruck guitarist Mark Knopfler, who got his punk rock girlfriend a record deal, only to be brutally dissed by her in a public interview… He turned that diss into a 6-minute sonic masterpiece. Let’s do it!
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    Ann Wilson Tells the Stories Behind Heart’s Biggest Late-Era Hits

    20/1/2026 | 56 mins.
    Here’s Part 2 of the greatest Female Rock Singer Ever and most of save for a few minutes here and there most of this has not ever been show. Ann Wilson of Heart takes us from the late 80s thought the 90s and up to now with the stories of the song and album that made heart one of the greatest bands in history including the song that save their career, plus the song that became their biggest hit of the last 35 years but Ann Hates it so much she refused to play it for decades plus the song she took a step back and let her sister Nancy who was the guitarist and backing vocals sing and it became a smash…as well as tackling the most revered song in rock history that she sang in front of here heroes and made one cry and another smile plus their impact on grunge and the new millennium here’s Ann Wilson.
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    A Father’s Legacy in 10 Songs: The Music That Inspired Professor of Rock

    19/1/2026 | 43 mins.
    I've Made 1600 Episodes On This Channel-This Was The TOUGHEST One I've EVER Done!--Professor of Rock
    So the other day I was doing some organizing and I found a buried treasure. A Paper I wrote back in Jr High about My Late Father. The Assignment back then was do a report on something your father is passionate about. My Dad passed away almost 7 years ago so it was a really precious memory to read this paper. My dad and I always connected on music, he’s the reason I do what I do. I did the Paper on his favorite songs of all time. So coming next I’m going to count down my dad’s top 10 and tell you the stories..from both the history of the song and his own stories behind them. It’s a very personal episode and so I’m going to get right into it.
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    Music’s Craziest Lawsuits: Ice, Ozzy, Zeppelin & More

    18/1/2026 | 22 mins.
    Coming up, we’re putting music's greatest legends on trial. counting down the most insane musical courtroom dramas in history and giving you the verdicts… Now I guarantee you know about these famous lawsuits, but you’ve never heard the true stories of them, and they will blow your mind like the rappers Vanilla Ice who clearly ripped off his #1 hit Ice Ice Baby from 2 legendary artists Queen and David Bowie, but did you know that by ripping them off, he actually made their song 10 times bigger? And then he actually turned around and bought the full copyright of the song because it was cheaper than the legal fees. So he makes money off his rip-off and the original. Plus, there's the late legendary rocker Ozzie Osbourne who was sued because parents claimed his song caused the death of their son. But the song was actually completely misunderstood. But they tried to get him brought up on charges of manslaughter…and then there’s the legend who was sued for ripping off his own song! John Fogerty who's solo hit allegedly ripped off an earlier Creedence Clearwater Revival Song... Plus did Led Zeppelin steal Stairway to Heaven from Mary Poppins or the band Spirit? Let’s find out!

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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.
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