Professor of Rock

Songs That Saved My Life: A Personal Countdown Featuring Bob Marley, Simon & Garfunkel, and AC/DC

Coming up, i’m going to share a countdown that is very personal to me. Several weeks ago I had a miracle in my life. I was on the verge of death from Hypoxia caused by se

Top 10 Songs of 1980 That Should Have Hit #1: The Biggest Chart Injustices

Coming up next we rewrite history with 10 Songs that should’ve been #1 from the year 1980 and there are so many classics today that came up short of the top spot includin

FROM THE VAULT: Steven Tyler Wrote “Dream On” at 14 – The Song That Almost Didn’t Happen

Let's run it back! Coming up legendary singer Steven Tyler of Aerosmith wrote one of rock’s greatest masterpieces at the age of 14. A 14-year-old kid! Not only that… Th

Def Leppard, The Byrds & Metallica: The Surprising Bible Stories Behind Classic Rock Hits

Treat yourself to Ka'chava. Go to https://www.kachava.com/ and use code POR for 15% off your first order. Def Leppard, the Byrds, Sting... They all took song from the Bi

Time in a Bottle Countdown: 10 Forgotten ’90s Hits from Sophie B. Hawkins, Sir Mix-a-Lot & More

Coming up, it’s the closest thing we have to a time machine. It’s our latest Time in a Bottle countdown where we feature 10 tracks that take you back to the exact moment

Huey Lewis on His Greatest Hits, Hearing Loss, and Being Snubbed by the Rock Hall of Fame

Coming up next… So about a month ago, I did an interview LIVE at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame museum in Cleveland at the RAB Fall meetings in front of owners of Radio s

1974’s Greatest Hits Countdown: Ray Stevens, John Denver, and the Wildest Stories Behind the Songs

Today we are visiting one of the most gloriously weird and wondrous years in music history — the charts were packed with streakers, gangsters, and some passive-aggressive

The Best Songs of 1964: Counting Down the Hits That Deserved #1 Over The Beatles

We’re rewriting history again today as we revisit a year when one band completely took over and overshadowed many classic songs that deserved better. Today we put those s

10 Forgotten Hits of the ’80s: A Countdown Featuring Van Halen, Billy Joel, Saga, and John Mellencamp

I know you are gonna love this episode! Because i’m gonna give you some familiar songs that were hits that I guarantee you haven’t heard in ages. Radio and streaming play

Jeopardy!, Family Feud & More: Countdown of the Top 10 Greatest Game Show Theme Songs

Every now and again I have an idea for a show, and as I put it together I’m blown away by the stories behind the songs and the fact that they’ve never been shared before.

Top 10 ’80s Rock Songs That Deserved to Hit #1: Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, The B-52s & More

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FROM THE VAULT: How Paul McCartney Turned a Robbery in Nigeria into Band on the Run, His Greatest Solo Album

Ah, man - this is one of my favorites! Former Beatle Paul McCartney was trying to establish his band Wings when he flew to Nigeria to record Band on the Run. 2 key memb

Rock’s Biggest Meltdowns Countdown: Ozzy Osbourne, Samantha Fox, Keith Moon, and More

Coming up, we’ve got rockstars going off the rails. And yeah, rock stars have always lived by their own rules — but some of them have been known to take things just a lit

The Stories Behind Iconic Hits: Guns N’ Roses, Boyz II Men, The KLF, and Metallica

Well, we took a couple of months off from this show, but due to overwhelming feedback, we did another episode… We brought it back at least one more time… It’s outdated… T

The Greatest Animated Movie Songs: Phil Collins, Michael Bolton, and More

Alright, in the past we’ve tried our hand at soundtrack hits, movie scores, television themes, and even cartoon theme songs. But on this episode of POR, we’re trying some

FROM THE VAULT: How The B-52s’ Rock Lobster Inspired John Lennon’s Return to Music

Back with the B-52s! Coming Up... a song that missed the top 40 in the early 80s but has since then Rock Lobster by the B-52s has become a modern day standard and a maj

1977’s Greatest Rock Hits: The Stories Behind “Go Your Own Way,” “Walk This Way” & More

Coming up…a year in music that needs some tweaking. It was the best of times, but today we’ll make it even better as well as select the 10 songs that should’ve been #1, i

6 Bands That Should Have Been Bigger: The Stories Behind EMF, Tonic & Derek and the Dominos

Today we’re returning to a show that we haven’t done in a long time. It’s a variation on our Bottled Lightning series called One and Done… stories about bands who should

FROM THE VAULT: Narada Michael Walden on Producing Whitney Houston & Prince’s Legendary Basketball Skills

Let's run it back with this classic! Legendary producer Narada Michael Walden tells us two stories that will make you laugh with joy! One of the most successful produce

Top 10 Worst Celebrity Music Projects: Corey Feldman, Hulk Hogan, Eddie Murphy & More

Okay, okay. I’ve been meaning to do this episode for years. And well, I just can’t put it off any longer. Today, I’m counting down my Top 10 picks for the dumbest and che