Who Cares About the Rock Hall?
289 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 199 ratingsA podcast about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame hosted by comedians Joe Kwaczala and Kristen Studard. He's a long-time devotee. She's a skeptic. Join them as he attempts to get her (and their guests) to care about this institution. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.
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Episodes
Eric B. & Rakim w/ Bakari Kitwana
April 19, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourAuthor Bakari Kitwana joins the show to discuss the music and impact of hip-hop pioneers Eric B. & Rakim. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lenny Kravitz w/ Chris Molanphy
April 12, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourWriter and podcaster Chris Molanphy (Slate's Hit Parade) returns to the show to discuss the music and career of '90s genre-less chameleon Lenny Kravitz. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kool & the Gang w/ Rickey Vincent
April 05, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourEducator and funk historian Rickey Vincent joins the show to discuss the music and career of funk-pop all-stars Kool & the Gang. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Foreigner w/ Matt Wardlaw
March 29, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourWriter Matt Wardlaw (Ultimate Classic Rock, The Record Player podcast) joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the music and career of classic rock staple megastars Foreigner. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sinead O'Connor w/ Adele Bertei
March 22, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourMusician/writer/filmmaker Adele Bertei joins the show to discuss the music and life of rebellious Irish singer/songwriter Sinead O'Connor. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cher w/ Lindsay Zoladz
March 15, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourLindsay Zoladz (New York Times' The Amplifier) returns to the show to discuss the wide-ranging, era-spanning musical career of comeback queen and pop icon Cher. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ozzy Osbourne w/ Steve Huey
March 08, 2024 05:00 - 1 hourMusic writer and podcaster "Hollywood" Steve Huey (Yacht or Nyacht) returns to the show to talk about the Prince of Darkness himself Ozzy Osbourne. We discuss the Ozzman's career, influence, and chances at getting a second induction into the Rock Hall. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Peter Frampton w/ Alan Light
March 01, 2024 05:00 - 1 hourLong-time nominating committee member, writer, and podcaster (Sound Up!) Alan Light joins Joe & Kristen to discuss '70s rock god and live album phenom Peter Frampton. He also co-wrote the man's memoir "Do You Feel Like I Do?" This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patreon is live!
February 26, 2024 22:02 - 6 minutesInterested in exclusive content? For just $5/month you get access to our "Voter Calling" episodes as well as other special perks. Sign up at patreon.com/rockhallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sade w/ Danyel Smith
February 23, 2024 05:00 - 1 hourAuthor, journalist, and podcaster Danyel Smith joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the career and smooth, sensual music of sophisti-pop R&B group Sade. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jane's Addiction w/ Matt Pinfield
February 16, 2024 05:03 - 1 hourMusic personality and TV/radio host Matt Pinfield returns to the show to discuss the music and career of second-time Rock Hall nominees and alt-rock trailblazers Jane's Addiction. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024 Nominee Announcement w/ Greg Heller
February 10, 2024 17:08 - 1 hourThe ballot is here! Listen as Joe reveals to Kristen and our perennial guest Greg Heller the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ballot tomorrow! Plus... a Patreon?
February 09, 2024 19:37 - 10 minutesGet ready for our ballot reveal episode tomorrow! Plus, Joe reveals some exciting news about the show and Patreon. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No Ballot Yet! Nominees Next Week?
February 02, 2024 07:39 - 4 minutesThere's no ballot of nominees to reveal yet, but when that happens, make sure to tune into us first to hear the news! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024 Nominee Draft w/ River Butcher, Jimmy Pardo, and Joey Devine
January 26, 2024 05:00 - 1 hourThe 6th Annual Rock Hall Nominee Draft! We get the whole gang back together (Jimmy Pardo, River Butcher, Joey Devine) to draft who we think will appear as nominees on this year's ballot. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
First Year Eligibles of 2024 w/ Cullen Crawford & Joe McAdam
January 19, 2024 05:00 - 1 hourPlay along at home with Joe, Kristen, and their guests Cullen Crawford and Joe McAdam as they learn (via "Name That Tune") which artists become eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. It's 1999 debuts, baby! Goingo! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
First Year Eligibles of 2023 (1998 debuts) w/ Nate Fernald & Conor Sullivan
January 12, 2024 05:00 - 1 hourPlay along with Joe, Kristen, and their guests Nate Fernald and Conor Sullivan as they play "Name That Tune" to reveal who became eligible for the Rock Hall in 2023. It's all artists who debuted in 1998! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Induct Kool & the Gang
December 20, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutesJoe decides to lay out the case for Kool & the Gang's Rock Hall induction in this short, unusual episode. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023 Induction Ceremony Recap w/ Hayley McFarland
November 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourJoe & Kristen (with the occasional chime-ins from Joe's girlfriend Hayley) talk about their experience going to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn to witness the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What to Expect at the 2023 Induction Ceremony
November 01, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutesJoe & Kristen discuss what they think might happen at this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, from the announced guests to the likely running order and more! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jann Wenner Thing
September 26, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutesAt the request of DOZENS, we return to break down the recent Jann Wenner controversy and how it relates to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023 Inductee Announcement w/ Jimmy Pardo, River Butcher & Joey Devine
May 03, 2023 12:10 - 59 minutesThe Rock Hall Draft Kings (Jimmy Pardo, River Butcher, Joey Devine) return to the show to learn who's getting inducted into the Hall for the Class of 2023 (and subsequently who wins our annual draft.) Listen and learn the inductees along with our guests (and Kristen!) as Joe reveals them one-by-one. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Calling Voters 2023 Edition
April 28, 2023 04:00 - 2 hoursWe call up nine official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame voters to see who they're choosing on their ballot this year. Some even let us influence their decision! Featuring Karen Glauber, Jim McGuinn, Gregg Geller, Bob Merlis, Laina Dawes, Roy Trakin, Evelyn McDonnell, Lauren Onkey, and Chris Molanphy. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Spinners w/ AD Amorosi
April 21, 2023 04:46 - 1 hourJournalist AD Amorosi joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the Detroit-formed but Philly-produced soul group The Spinners. Will fourth time on the ballot be the charm for finally getting into the Rock Hall? This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sheryl Crow w/ Tricia Gilbride
April 14, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourWriter Tricia Gilbride joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the music, career, and Rock Hall merits of '90s singer-songwriter icon Sheryl Crow. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RIP Seymour Stein
April 07, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourWe were lucky to talk to Seymour Stein on two occasions. In his memory, we've compiled the most memorable moments from those appearances. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Missy Elliott w/ Brooklyn White
March 31, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourJournalist and editor Brooklyn White joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the music and career of paradigm-shifting hip-hop innovator Missy Elliott. She made the ballot on her first year of eligibility-- will she make it to the induction stage for 2023? This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Relevant Again! History of Women in the Rock Hall w/ Ann Powers
March 24, 2023 04:00 - 2 hoursGiven the renewed attention online regarding the small percentage of women in the Hall, we thought we'd revisit our discussion with Ann Powers on this very subject. We go through every year of inductions and determine how we got to this place. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The White Stripes w/ Sean Cannon
March 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourJournalist/podcaster Sean Cannon (Striped) joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the potential Rock Hall future of '00s rock saviors The White Stripes. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cyndi Lauper w/ Annie Zaleski
March 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourAuthor Annie Zaleski returns to the show to discuss the *unusual* career of '80s New Wave superstar Cyndi Lauper. It's her first year on a Rock Hall ballot... will she make the cut? Listen and find out what we think! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Remastered: A Tribe Called Quest w/ Matt Braunger
March 03, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutesIn 2019, we did an episode on A Tribe Called Quest with our pal comedian Matt Braunger. They've since been on two ballots, so we thought we'd clean that sucker up and re-air it. More consistent levels! A few more song drops! Check it out! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Willie Nelson w/ Joe Nick Patoski
February 24, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourAuthor Joe Nick Patoski (Willie Nelson: An Epic Life) joins Joe & Kristen to advocate for the induction of legendary country (and pop cultural) icon Willie Nelson. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Remastered: Warren Zevon w/ James Fritz
February 17, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutesWe've polished up and remastered our 2018 conversation with comedian James Fritz all about the sardonic singer-songwriter's singer-songwriter Warren Zevon. We've added song clips, fixed the sound levels, and cut out all the nonsense! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Connecting the Dots Between the 2023 Nominees
February 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourWriter/podcaster Scott Gairdner (Podcast: The Ride) joins the show for an episode where Joe shares his findings on how and when the artists on the 2023 Rock Hall ballot intersect. Have some collaborated musically? What do they think of each other? Have they covered each other's songs? All this and more if you listen in! Also Kristen is there. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Connecting the Dots Between the 2023 Nominees w/ Scott Gairdner
February 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourWriter/podcaster Scott Gairdner (Podcast: The Ride) joins the show for an episode where Joe shares his findings on how and when the artists on the 2023 Rock Hall ballot intersect. Have some collaborated musically? What do they think of each other? Have they covered each other's songs? All this and more if you listen in! Also Kristen is there. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023 Nominee Announcement w/ Greg Heller
February 01, 2023 13:05 - 1 hourIt's the most exciting show of the year! Joe reveals the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot to Kristen and friend of the show Greg Heller, neither of whom know what's coming. Will it be exciting? Surprising? Annoying? Listen along and find out! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023 Nominee Draft w/ River Butcher, Jimmy Pardo, and Joey Devine
January 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourThe Draft Squad assembles for one of our best annual episodes: the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominee Ballot Draft! Will reigning champion River hold onto the crown? Will Joe use his Rock Hall expertise to climb back to the top? Will Kristen completely whiff it again? Will Jimmy follow his classic rock heart to the detriment of his score? Will Joey even show up? Listen and find out! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
First Year Eligibles of 2023 w/ Cullen Crawford & Joe McAdam
January 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourAfter a brief hiatus, Joe and Kristen return to the podcast for their annual "Name That Tune" episode featuring artists newly eligible for the Rock Hall! And they're joined by their pals, the comedians behind the podcast "Football Friends Who Are Gambling" Cullen Crawford and Joe McAdam. It's a fun one-- play along at home! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Goodbye... For Now?
December 01, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutesJoe & Kristen discuss the future of the show. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recapping the HBO Broadcast w/ Joey Devine
November 24, 2022 21:00 - 1 hourFriend of the show Joey Devine (Roundball Rock) returns to the show for a recap of HBO's epic 4-hour broadcast of this year's induction ceremony. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Kitchen Sat on the Stage at the Induction Ceremony
November 17, 2022 21:00 - 1 hourJoe & Kristen talk to listener Josh Kitchen about his unique experience as an audience member sitting on the stage at the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022 Ceremony Recap w/ Pat Francis
November 10, 2022 21:00 - 1 hourPodcaster Pat Francis (Rock Solid) returns to the show to recap his experience attending the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What to Expect at the 2022 Induction Ceremony w/ Ann Powers
November 03, 2022 21:00 - 1 hourWriter Ann Powers (NPR Music) returns to the show for a discussion on what we're expecting to happen at this week's Rock Hall induction ceremony. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Which Inductees Does the Hall Need Most? w/ Todd in the Shadows & Lina Morgan
October 27, 2022 21:00 - 1 hourHosts of the Song vs. Song podcast Todd Nathanson (Todd in the Shadows) & Lina Morgan join the show to discuss this year's inductees and whether they need the Hall more than the Hall needs them. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hip-Hop in the Rock Hall w/ Nate LeBlanc & Demone Carter
October 20, 2022 21:00 - 1 hourPodcasters Nate LeBlanc & Demone Carter (Dad Bod Rap Pod) join Joe & Kristen for a discussion about hip-hop and its place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Country Fits Into the Rock Hall w/ Tyler Snodgrass & Danny Maupin
October 13, 2022 21:00 - 1 hourComedians/podcasters Tyler Snodgrass & Danny Maupin (Take This Pod and Shove It) join Joe & Kristen to talk about the Rock Hall's strange and evolving relationship with country music. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022 Inductee Songs That Stink w/ Pat Finnerty
October 06, 2022 21:00 - 1 hourPodcaster/YouTuber Pat Finnerty (What Makes This Song Stink) joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the stinkiest songs from this year's Rock Hall class of inductees. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who Should Be Inducted as Musical Excellence w/ Jamison Webb
September 29, 2022 21:00 - 1 hourComedian/actor Jamison Webb returns to the show for a discussion on who the Hall should induct in its nebulous "Musical Excellence" category. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who's Inducting Whom This Year? w/ John Levenstein
September 22, 2022 21:00 - 1 hourComedy writer/producer John Levenstein returns to the show for a discussion all about the special guests for this year's ceremony. Which announced names make the most sense for which inductees? This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis w/ Andrea Swensson
September 15, 2022 21:00 - 1 hourMinneapolis-based author and podcaster Andrea Swensson joins Joe & Kristen to discuss producers extraordinaire Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, recipients of the Musical Excellence award at this year's Rock Hall ceremony. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices