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.
On today’s episode, the songs are coming at you from every channel on the dial—we’ve got songs about superheroes, secret agents, and stranded castaways. It’s time for another TV theme countdown. This time from the 60s. We’ve already hit the 70s and 80s. And you loved them both. But as good as they were, this decade is a goldmine. We’ve got themes that were sung, whistled, and snapped into pop culture history. Including the Batman theme locked us all in with just a single word. Then there was the Star Trek theme that was the subject of some behind-the-scenes controversy, when the show’s creator wrote secret lyrics to the instrumental theme… just so he could rake in the royalties. Then there’s the Andy Griffith Show theme that a songwriter tried to nail down using actors, musicians, different instruments, and nothing worked. He was so flustered, he walked up to the mic and whistled the song… it became 1 of the most magical themes ever. We’re counting ‘em all down NEXT on the Professor of Rock.
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