Hall Watchers
134 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsA Monday music podcast hosted by Eric and Mary, a music-obsessed husband and wife team. We discuss the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, music honors, history & pop culture.
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Episodes
Ep 132: A Hall Watchers Announcement
February 19, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBJoin us for an important announcement about the future of the Hall Watchers podcast.
Ep 131: Our Rock Hall 2024 Ballot Reaction
February 10, 2024 19:46 - 1 hour - 79 MBJoin us for our reaction to the 2024 Rock Hall ballot.
Ep 130: Our Influence Category Picks for Rock Hall 2024
January 08, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBJoin us as we continue Rock Hall January and discuss 14 artists we want to see chosen for the Influence category at the Rock Hall.
Ep 129: Our Rock Hall 2024 Performer Picks
January 01, 2024 07:00 - 2 hours - 104 MBJoin us as we kick the year off by listing 20 performers we want to see on the 2024 Rock Hall ballot.
Ep 128: Hall Watchers State of the Union
November 27, 2023 13:23 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBJoin us for the last episode of 2023, where we talk about our life, our upcoming schedule, the Rock Hall and the future of the podcast.
Ep 127: Voyage's Hugo Valenti & Robby Hoffman
November 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBJoin us as we chat with Voyage's Hugo Valenti (Valentine, Open Skyz) and Robby Hoffman (In The Pink) to talk about their new album 'Inception'. We discuss Journey, songwriting, saxophone, the psychology of song fadeouts, AOR and so much more!
Ep 126: A “Deck Watchers” Halloween
October 31, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 133 MBHappy Halloween - and, surprise! We're putting on a "podcast costume." This episode only, we become "Deck Watchers," talking all things 'Below Deck," Bravo's reality franchise that has haunted us since the summer. Yachties, captains, and rich charter guests, oh my!
Ep 125: Jann Wenner: Master of None
September 25, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBJoin us for a very honest and sometimes vulnerable conversation about the Jann Wenner interview/Rock Hall fallout this past week.
Ep 124: Why Aaliyah Belongs In The Rock Hall
September 18, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBR&B princess Aaliyah Haughton left an undeniable impact on music, film and fashion that can still be felt today. Join us as we chat with Albert Tsibu of the Induct Aaliyah campaign and discuss her incredible accomplishments, legacy, influence and why she deserves to be in the Rock Hall.
Ep 123: Rock Hall Roundup
September 11, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBJoin us for an overdue discussion where we talk about the current state of the Rock Hall, including their strange silence on social media, The Spinners blunder, ceremony ticket sales and the state of the community.
Ep 122: Extreme/Living Colour Show Recap
September 04, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBJoin us for a recap of our experience seeing Extreme on their "Thicker Than Blood" tour with iconic opener Living Colour! We discuss the setlists, and break down our favorite moments.
Ep 121: Hall Watchers Casual Summer Chat
July 24, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBJoin us for a casual episode before we go on summer break! We talk about a variety of topics including whether we're going to the Rock Hall ceremony, Motley Crue vs Mick Mars, Ozzy bowing out of the Power Trip festival, Sheila E.'s recent Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony and much more!
Ep 120: 15 Questions with Greg Peurach
July 17, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBWhat vocalists do we wish we sounded like? What songs by fictional bands are our favorites? Just why the hell DO we follow the Rock Hall? Join us for a fun, laid-back episode with friend and frequent guest Greg Peurach where we blindly ask each other 5 music related questions!
Ep 119: Why Isn't Estelle Axton In the Rock Hall?
July 03, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn 2002 the Rock Hall inducted Stax co-founder Jim Stewart, but excluded his sister Estelle Axton, the other Stax co-founder. Today we discuss her life and impact at Stax, why the label couldn't have succeeded without her and why her exclusion is a mistake that needs to be corrected. We also give a brief history of the Ahmet Ertegun award, discuss the ugly allegations against him and once again implore the Rock Hall to change the category name.
Ep 118: Why Isn't Carol Kaye In The Rock Hall?
June 26, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - 44.6 MBWith a career spanning over 60 years and 10,000 session recordings, including the Mission Impossible theme and the Pet Sounds album, Wrecking Crew member Carol Kaye may just be the bassist whose work you've heard the most. So why isn't she inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Join us as Mary gives an overview of Carol's career, the Musical Excellence category, and the Rock Hall's continued appalling treatment of women.
Ep 117: Holly Knight Chats with Hall Watchers
June 19, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBThis week we're chatting with musician, songwriter, producer, author and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Holly Knight, a woman who helped shape the MTV era with hits like "Love Is A Battlefield", "Obsession" and "I Am The Warrior". We talk about her life and career, including her memoir, her memories of Tina Turner and the appalling lack of women in both the Rock Hall and Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Ep. 116: Gary Cherone Chats with Hall Watchers
June 12, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBToday we're honored to welcome Extreme’s lead singer, Gary Cherone, to talk about Extreme's new, long-anticipated album 'SIX'. Mary and Gary go track by track to discuss several of the lyrical themes, including social media behavior, human connection, spirituality, mental health, cynicism, and the drawbacks of fame.
Ep 115: Fare You Well: Dead & Company's L.A. Finale
May 29, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBWith new energy and a killer setlist, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and company bid an epic goodbye to Los Angeles at the Forum May 20. Join us as Eric recaps the show!
Ep 114: M3 Rock Festival Recap
May 15, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBJoin us as we recap our weekend at the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland! We discuss our favorite acts of the weekend, what we thought of the festival overall and most importantly, Ted Poley.
Ep 113: Rock Hall 2023 Reaction
May 03, 2023 13:55 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBIt's that time of year again! Join us as Mary surprises Eric with the Rock Hall 2023 class. Lots to unpack here, including our hurt feelings that Warren Zevon was snubbed, and pure joy that Link Wray finally is being honored!
Ep 112: Casual Hall Watchers Catch Up
April 03, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 107 MBJoin us for a relatively casual episode before we go on hiatus! We talk about a grab bag of topics, including the Rock Hall vs Courtney Love situation, a recap of the Los Lobos show, the Power Trip festival and mini-reviews of the shows we're watching.
Ep 111: Examining the Rock Hall Voters
March 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBHow informed should a voter for the Rock Hall be, and are some voters just plain unqualified? Prompted by a recent Vulture piece, we ask those very questions, push back against the ageism in the piece and discuss what the qualifications for a Rock Hall voter should be. Also covered is an update on Dorothy Carvello, her lawsuit against the Ahmet Ertegun estate, and what this should mean for the Rock Hall.
Ep 110: A Conversation With Jordan Zevon
March 13, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes - 40.6 MBThis week, we're thrilled to welcome Jordan Zevon, award-winning singer-songwriter and son of music legend Warren Zevon. We discuss his dad's overdue Rock Hall nomination, David Letterman, modern artists Warren admired, and Jordan's involvement with the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization.
Ep 109: Our Chat with Steve Hanna
February 27, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBTune in for a fun (and sometimes emotional) conversation with our longtime friend Steve Hanna. We review the recent Bruce Springsteen show, discuss Steve's fandom of Elvis Costello, what he thinks about the Rock Hall and that time he got Sebastian Bach to text Axl Rose.
Hall Watchers Announcement: Please Subscribe to Songs My Ex Ruined
February 09, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.09 MBWe just wanted to take a very quick moment to help promote our friend Courtney E. Smith's new podcast, Songs My Ex Ruined. Join Courtney and her co-host Melissa as they interview guests about the one song they just can't listen to anymore because it got ruined by an ex. If your vibe on Valentine's Day is "Love Stinks", then don't worry, Courtney and Melissa have your back!
Ep 108: Hall Watchers 2023 Rock Hall Ballot Reaction
February 01, 2023 14:54 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBLast year we got a lawyer, this year we finally got the guns and money! Join us for a live reaction to the Rock Hall 2023 ballot where Eric surprises Mary with the nominees.
Ep. 107: 10 Questions with Hall Watchers
January 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBJoin us for a light-hearted episode where Mary and Eric surprise each other with 10 music related questions, often with hilarious answers. It's a fun time where you learn just how far Eric is willing to go for the sake of world peace, and why Mary loves 80's hard rock so much.
Ep 106: Rock Hall Category Picks w/ Greg Peurach
January 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBToday we're joined by our friend Greg Peurach to discuss the Early Influence, Ahmet Ertegun, and Musical Excellence categories at the Rock Hall. We talk about some of the history with categories, discuss what we would change, and then pick 5 artists we'd love to see inducted for each category.
Ep 105: 23 for 23: Our Latest Rock Hall Picks
December 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB"Get in the van" and join us for our last show of the year where we name 23 acts that should be potential nominees for Rock Hall 2023. From a sardonic singer songwriter, to a goth queen to a badly behaved "Crüe", there's something for everyone here.
Ep 104: Rock Hall 2022 Ceremony Recap
November 11, 2022 13:23 - 2 hours - 103 MBJoin us as we recap the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony! We talk about the excitement in the air the day before, and then discuss each inductee and what we thought of their performances.
Ep 103: Extreme's III Sides To Every Story
October 31, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBWe're back by popular demand to analyze Extreme's album 'III Sides To Every Story', an ambitious work beloved by fans. Mary discusses how the album's themes of war, racism, self reflection, personal growth and spirituality still very much resonate today.
Ep 102: Dio: Rock Hall Dreams Never Die
October 10, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBToday we review the documentary 'Dio: Dreamers Never Die' about the late Ronnie James Dio, then segue into a conversation about why Ronnie needs to be inducted into the Rock Hall under Musical Excellence in 2023.
Ep 101: Why Grace Jones Belongs in the Rock Hall
October 03, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBToday we recap what it was like seeing Grace Jones at the Hollywood Bowl, and then segue into a conversation about why she should be inducted under Musical Excellence for the Rock Hall next year.
Ep. 100: Hall Watchers' 100th Episode Celebration
September 19, 2022 06:00 - 3 hours - 163 MBToday we're celebrating our 100th episode in style with 4 very special guests from the Rock Hall, and we are so pleased to welcome Nwaka Onwusa, John Goehrke, Jason Hanley and Greg Harris to the podcast. We talk about museum operations, what their first albums were, what they like to play in The Garage, who had to transport a Stooges guitar on a commercial flight and who may turn the outside of the museum into a spaceship at our behest.
Ep. 99: Rock Hall 2022 Ceremony Ticket Buying Reaction
September 07, 2022 21:12 - 51 minutes - 41 MBJoin us for an impromptu, manic reaction to buying Rock Hall 2022 tickets! We talk about our hopes for the ceremony, what to do when you're in LA and then segue into what we've been up to lately.
Ep. 98: Insight and a Raised Fist: Rage Against the Machine
August 29, 2022 06:00 - 56 minutes - 46.9 MBThe rage is relentless! This week we talk Rage Against the Machine’s debut, a radically poetic effort that bombed a left upon the fascists and revolutionized rock.
Ep 97: Can't Get This Stuff No More: An Appreciation of Van Halen
August 08, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBReach down between your legs and ease the seat back—we're talkin' Van Halen this week! Eric breaks down their 12 studio albums, all three singers, and the status of a possible Eddie tribute concert.
Ep 96: Make Love Not War: Analyzing Extreme
July 25, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBJoin us for a deep dive on the underrated 90's hard rock band Extreme. Mary discusses their work, analyzes lyrics from their albums Pornograffiti and III Sides To Every Story, and talks about why their messages of love and peace — and their condemnation of cruelty, war, and excess — are needed more than ever.
Ep. 95: Chatting With Courtney E. Smith
July 18, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBJoin us for a fun and illuminating conversation with journalist and podcaster Courtney E. Smith. We talk about everything from her time at MTV, the Rock Hall, our favorite female artists, murder ballads, food, fostering dogs and so much more!
Ep 94: There's Always Music In the Air: Brent Simon Talks Twin Peaks
July 04, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBGive yourself a present and join us for a conversation with entertainment journalist, LAFCA member and friend Brent Simon about the wonderful and strange music of Twin Peaks. We discuss how the music drives the narrative of the show, remember the late Julee Cruise and talk about how Twin Peaks has influenced modern artists like Lana Del Rey. We also ask Brent about his career and fandom of U2.
Ep 93: Reviewing Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis'
June 27, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBJoin us as we review Baz Luhrmann's newest film 'Elvis'! We discuss the highs and lows of the movie, Austin Butler's performance, Elvis' legacy and whether this will help him have a resurgence in modern culture. Make sure you listen until the end to find out which Hall Watchers host caused shenanigans at Graceland!
Ep 92: Greg Leos Talks X
June 20, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 35.6 MBThis week, we discuss Los Angeles band X with a little help from our friend Greg, a lifelong fan. This is an illuminating conversation covering X's history, Rock Hall qualifications, and why they transcend the "punk rock" label.
Ep. 91: Hall Watchers Summer Catch-Up
June 13, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBJoin us for a casually chaotic episode where we catch you up on what we've been up to, talk about recent losses in the music world, and comment on the Ryman getting a landmark distinction from the Rock Hall. We also have a spoiler-free discussion on the shows and documentaries we've been watching recently, including the George Carlin documentary, Better Call Saul and Stranger Things.
Ep 90: "Where's The Freak": Rock Hall 2022 Post Mortem
May 09, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBToday we do a deeper analysis of the most recent Rock Hall class now that we've had time to digest Wednesday's announcement. What do we think of the class? What changes would we have made? Most importantly, is there no room for freaks and weirdos anymore at the Rock Hall?
Ep. 89: Rock Hall 2022 Reaction
May 04, 2022 14:16 - 55 minutes - 44.4 MBThe Rock Hall Class of 2022 is here and we're reacting to it! Join us as Eric surprises Mary with the class and we discuss our thoughts!
Ep 88: Category Dreamin': Our Rock Hall Category Picks
April 25, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBJoin us as we talk about our top induction picks for the Early Influence, Ahmet Ertegun and Musical Excellence categories at the Rock Hall.
Ep. 87: Hall Watchers "Get Back" To Cleveland
April 11, 2022 21:34 - 2 hours - 99.2 MBJoin us today for a recap of this week's whirlwind trip to Cleveland! We talk about the newest exhibit "Get Back to Let It Be", our experience at Rock Hall Nights, what it was like meeting Jason Hanley and Greg Harris and what it felt like to "get back" to basics.
Ep 86: A History of Best Original Song at The Oscars
March 21, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBToday we talk about the history of the Best Original Song category at the Academy Awards. We talk about the rule changes over the decades, some fun statistics, which of this year's Rock Hall nominees are also Oscar nominees and our favorite song nominees/winners.
Ep 85: Why Judas Priest Belongs in the Rock Hall
March 14, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBOut there's an induction waiting to be had, you think we'll let it go, you're mad. Today we discuss why metal gods Judas Priest belong in the Rock Hall.
Ep 84: Phil Lynott: Songs For While I'm Away
February 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBToday we discuss the documentary Phil Lynott: Songs For While I’m Away and why we think Thin Lizzy might be one of the biggest Rock Hall snubs yet. We talk about our impressions of the documentary, the themes we took away from it and the incredible legacy Phil Lynott left behind.