Who Cares About the Rock Hall?
301 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 205 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
2017 Induction Ceremony (Part Two) w/ Scott Gairdner
March 15, 2019 04:00 - 1 hourThe thrilling conclusion to our first ever two-parter episode! We wrap up our watch/review of the 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with the very funny writer/podcaster Scott Gairdner (Podcast: The Ride) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017 Induction Ceremony (Part One) w/ Scott Gairdner
March 08, 2019 03:20 - 1 hourThe great writer/podcaster Scott Gairdner (Moonbeam City, Podcast: the Ride) returns to the show to watch and review the 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. We're getting close to this year's induction ceremony! Also, we go waaay long, so this is the first part in our very first two-part episode! Oooh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016 Induction Ceremony w/ Jesse David Fox
March 01, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourJournalist Jesse David Fox (Vulture) flew all the way from New York just to watch and review the 2016 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony with Joe and Kristen. And he was probably also in LA for some other things, but this is all that matters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2002 Induction Ceremony w/ Tommy McNamara
February 22, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourComedian and fellow podcaster Tommy McNamara (Stand By Your Band) comes all the way from New York to watch the 2002 induction ceremony with Joe and Kristen. That's right-- we're switching it up by going back a decade! This ceremony is available because Joe decided to record it off of VH1 when he was 14 and still somehow has the tape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2015 Induction Ceremony w/ Allie Goertz & Alec Owen
February 15, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourMusician/writer Allie Goertz and actor/writer Alec Owen join Joe & Kristen to watch the 2015 induction ceremony. Allie's a return guest. Alec's a first-timer. Neither of them have seen an induction ceremony before. Both of them are very funny. Anything can happen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2014 Induction Ceremony w/ BUTT (Joe McAdam & Chris Stephens)
February 08, 2019 06:14 - 1 hourThe sketch group BUTT (Joe McAdam & Chris Stephens) join Joe & Kristen to watch and then discuss the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The beginning of this episode got messed up, and we're very sorry! We think you'll get over it though. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2013 Induction Ceremony w/ James Austin Johnson & Sam Wiles
February 01, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour#CeremonySeason continues as Joe and Kristen review the 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with comedians/friends James Austin Johnson and Sam Wiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2012 Induction Ceremony w/ Amy Silverberg
January 25, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourComedian/writer Amy Silverberg joins Joe & Kristen for the second installment of #CeremonySeason. They watch the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the first one broadcast on HBO. Amy doesn't know much about music, but she's so fun and funny, that you'll love her anyway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2011 Induction Ceremony w/ Sean O'Connor
January 18, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourComedian/writer Sean O'Connor joins Joe & Kristen to watch the 2011 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This is the first in a very special run of episodes in which Joe forces Kristen to watch old induction ceremonies! She's pretty pissed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019 Singles Draft w/ Jamison Webb & Joey Devine
January 11, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourComedians/writers/favorites Jamison Webb and Joey Devine join Joe & Kristen for the first annual Rock Hall Singles Draft! Which songs will be chosen? Did Kristen prepare? (No!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe & Kristen Go to the Museum!
January 04, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutesIn this episode "from the vault," Joe and Kristen talk about their recent visits to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame museum in Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A History of First-Year-Nominated Inductees
December 28, 2018 05:00 - 1 hourJoe gives Kristen and Joey a history lesson of the artists who have been inducted into the Rock Hall the first time they appeared on the ballot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A History of First-Year-Eligible Inductees
December 21, 2018 05:00 - 50 minutesJoe gives Kristen and Joey a history lesson on the artists that the Rock Hall has inducted in their first year of eligibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019 Inductee Announcement w/ Joey Devine
December 13, 2018 18:22 - 58 minutesJoe reveals the names of the inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2019 to Kristen and Joey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Zombies w/ Josh Androsky
December 07, 2018 05:00 - 1 hourWriter and comedian Josh Androsky joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the induction merits of current nominees, The Zombies. Also discussed in this episode is the hosts' excursion to see Elvis Costello, Mike Love's similarity to Donald Trump, and ranking artists' best "album one, side one, track one" songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Prine w/ George McAuliffe
November 30, 2018 05:00 - 1 hourComedian and writer George McAuliffe joins Joe and Kristen to talk about the Rock Hall prospects of current nominee, singer-songwriter John Prine. George also goes deep on Bruce Springsteen, specifically regarding a very special moment the two shared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Def Leppard w/ Patrick Fabian
November 23, 2018 05:00 - 1 hourActor Patrick Fabian (Better Call Saul) joins Joe & Kristen to talk about one of his favorite bands, current Rock Hall nominee Def Leppard. Also discussed in this episode: Patrick's attendance of the 2017 induction ceremony, his run-ins with several former inductees, and something called "The Magic Bus." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kraftwerk w/ DeMorge Brown
November 16, 2018 06:05 - 1 hourActor/director DeMorge Brown joins Joe & Kristen to talk the potential Rock Hall future of one of his favorite bands, Kraftwerk. Also in this episode: the surprising rules of Jon Bon Jovi's restaurant, the meaning of Steve Miller's The Joker, and so, so, so many German accents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Todd Rundgren w/ Roy Trakin
November 09, 2018 05:00 - 1 hourFormer Nominating Committee member and journalist Roy Trakin returns to the show to discuss the career and Rock Hall merits of Todd Rundgren! Also, Joe and Kristen help Roy fill out his ballot! This episode is really something... anything? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Janet Jackson w/ Gerrick Kennedy
November 02, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourJournalist/author Gerrick Kennedy joins Joe and Kristen to talk about his love for Janet Jackson and her Rock Hall prospects. Also discussed are Gerrick's feelings about having to somewhat pay attention to the Hall as a journalist, as well as Kristen's affinity for music video choreography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MC5 w/ Mikal Cronin
October 26, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourMusician and indie darling Mikal Cronin joins Joe & Kristen to talk about another M.C.-- current Rock Hall nominees the MC5. They evaluate the Detroit rock pioneers' chances of induction and also take a look at the official fan vote on the Hall's website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Devo w/ Rhea Butcher
October 19, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourComedian Rhea Butcher (Three Swings Podcast) joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the Rock Hall merits of current nominee and fellow Ohioans, Devo. This meaty episode also features some KCSN appreciation, record player recommendations, and additional commentary on this year's nominees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Devo w/ River Butcher
October 19, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourComedian River Butcher (Three Swings Podcast) joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the Rock Hall merits of current nominee and fellow Ohioans, Devo. This meaty episode also features some KCSN appreciation, record player recommendations, and additional commentary on this year's nominees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019 Nominee Announcement! (For Real!) w/ Joey Devine
October 09, 2018 19:18 - 43 minutesJoe makes Kristen meet up at the crack of 5am, so he can reveal the nominees (as they become available) for the Rock Hall Class of 2019. Former guest Joey Devine opens his doors and lends some equipment (and commentary) to make this wild-ass episode happen. Emotions run high, and Kristen yawns a bunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019 Nominee Announcement! (Not Really...)
October 05, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutesThe long-awaited nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2019 are here. Or are they? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019 Nominee Draft w/ Greg Behrendt & Joey Devine
September 28, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourComedians (and podcasters) Greg Behrendt and Joey Devine return to the show to join Joe and Kristen for the inaugural "Who Cares" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominee Draft! The group takes turns picking eligible artists that they believe will be among the list of nominees for the Class of 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seymour Stein, Andy Paley, and Bob Merlis
September 21, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourIn this very special episode, Joe & Kristen are joined by former Nominating Committee members Andy Paley & Bob Merlis, alongside current member and INDUCTEE, the legendary Seymour Stein. Much is discussed (and sung!) in this super-sized episode featuring these very knowledgeable guests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Previously Nominated w/ Joe McAdam
September 14, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourComedian/writer Joe McAdam joins Joe & Kristen to chat about ALL the artists who have been nominated but not inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It's another chapter in our on-going special coverage, leading up to the nominee announcement! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
First Year Eligibles of 2019
September 07, 2018 04:00 - 53 minutesAs we approach the nominee announcement for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2019, Joe & Kristen review the significant (and not so significant) artists who are in their first year of eligibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sublime w/ Cullen Crawford
August 31, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourWriter Cullen Crawford (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) joins Joe & Kristen to express his complicated love for Sublime, as they evaluate their potential for Rock Hall induction. Also discussed are Joe and Kristen's Rock Hall dreams/nightmares, as well as Bill Wyman's ranking of inductees for Vulture. And perhaps most thrilling of all? A statement is read... from a shadowy informant! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Warren Zevon w/ James Fritz
August 24, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourStand-up comedian James Fritz joins Joe & Kristen to discuss Warren Zevon's potential as a Rock Hall inductee. Also discussed is Randy Newman's recent concert at the Hollywood Bowl, and we revisit the ballot from the year 2000. It's a new streamlined version of the podcast! It's a little shorter! There's theme music! Wow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Special Announcement!
August 17, 2018 04:50 - 14 minutesNo new episode this week, but Joe & Kristen have a fun announcement. Also included is something special from the archives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Indigo Girls w/ Emily Heller
August 10, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourComedian/writer Emily Heller (Barry, People of Earth) comes by the podcast to let Joe & Kristen know why she thinks the Indigo Girls belong in the Hall. Also discussed is the changing attitudes towards selling out, Phil Collins vs. Peter Gabriel, and Tig Notaro's most recent stand-up special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Harry Nilsson w/ Megan Koester
August 03, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourComedian and writer Megan Koester joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the surprising Rock Hall snub Harry Nilsson. She also provides some information on her correspondence with actor Curtis Armstrong, who is perhaps the most thorough Nilsson archivist. Additional topics in this episode include Megan's distaste for The Beatles, Joe's exhaustive list of Rock Hall snubs, and... The Spaghetti Incident? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Swift w/ Ellie McElvain
July 27, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourStand-up and writer Ellie McElvain joins Joe & Kristen to rep hard for Taylor Swift and her potential Rock Hall future in this pop-heavy episode. Also discussed are Rolling Stone's list of "The New Immortals" as well as choreographed middle school dance routines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
They Might Be Giants w/ Joey Devine
July 20, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourComedian and podcaster Joey Devine (Roundball Rock podcast) comes by to talk about the divisive They Might Be Giants with Joe & Kristen. Also discussed is Joey's run-in with Seymour Stein, a potential Eagles Broadway musical, and good rock books/documentaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pat Benatar w/ Karen Kilgariff
July 13, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourComedian & musician Karen Kilgariff (My Favorite Murder podcast) joins Joe & Kristen to evaluate the Hall prospects of a much-discussed artist: Pat Benatar! Also discussed are rock & roll murders, snubbed female musicians, and something called the "Ooh Ooh Song." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Radiohead w/ Demi Adejuyigbe
July 06, 2018 03:51 - 1 hourComedian/writer/podcaster Demi Adejuyigbe (The Good Place, Punch Up the Jam) comes by to talk the criminally-snubbed Radiohead with Joe & Kristen. Also discussed is potential future first-year-eligible inductees, as well as Kristen's mom's visit to the museum Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lesley Gore w/ Bob Merlis
June 29, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourFormer Nominating Committee member Bob Merlis comes by the studio to tell Joe & Kristen about his experiences with the Hall. Lots of fun insights and stories, as Bob was on the NomCom for 23 years and has been in the industry working in publicity for even longer. They also evaluate Lesley Gore's potential as a future inductee and hatch a plan to expedite the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iron Maiden w/ Jimmy Pardo
June 22, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourComedian and fellow podcaster Jimmy Pardo (Never Not Funny, Conan) joins Joe & Kristen to talk the merits of Iron Maiden in this super-sized episode. Also discussed is Jimmy's trip to the 2016 induction, as well as Jimmy Buffett's Hall prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS EPISODE - A Defense of The Moody Blues
June 20, 2018 07:12 - 38 minutesIn this very first bonus episode, Joe tries to make a case for The Moody Blues' induction, so that Kristen can stop being so mad about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roxy Music w/ Roy Trakin
June 15, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourFormer Nominating Committee member Roy Trakin joins Joe & Kristen to talk about his history with the Hall, as well as the merits of Roxy Music. Roy has had a long career as a rock journalist and gives some insight as to what goes down when the Hall is determining its annual nominees. This is truly... A Very Special Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Whitney Houston w/ Carl Tart
June 08, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourThe hilarious Carl Tart (Comedy Bang! Bang!) joins Joe & Kristen to talk about one of the hall's biggest snubs: Whitney Houston. Other divas (who are in and not in the Hall) are discussed, like Donna Summer, Tina Turner, and Chaka Khan. Also, they attempt to play some games, and the results are... mixed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Liz Phair w/ Emma Koenig
June 01, 2018 07:02 - 1 hourEmma Koenig, author of the new book MOAN, swings by the studio to talk to Joe & Kristen about alt-rock goddess Liz Phair. They also go through some of Vulture writer Bill Wyman's ranking of all the Rock Hall inductees. And the gang plays a game at the end! Wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Foo Fighters w/ Allie Goertz
May 25, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourMusician/writer Allie Goertz joins Joe & Kristen to talk about Foo Fighters. Also discussed is Allie's father's 80s cover band (Knyght Ryder) as well as Jeff Lynne's ELO and if any women like The Who. Almost nothing rude is said about The Moody Blues. Almost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Toto w/ Scott Gairdner
May 18, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourJoe & Kristen welcome the very funny writer/director Scott Gairdner (Conan, Moonbeam City) to talk about studio musician supergroup and '80s hitmakers Toto. The Hall's stance on country music is discussed, as well as its consistent snubbing of some of music's greatest divas. Do they also somehow manage to shit on The Moody Blues in this one? Yes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018 Induction Ceremony w/ Jamison Webb
May 11, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourJoe & Kristen welcome comedian/actor Jamison Webb (The Second City) to talk about the Hall. Like Joe, Jamison is actually invested in this institution and has been for a while! This upsets Kristen. The bulk of this episode is dedicated to recapping and reviewing the HBO broadcast of the 2018 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, featuring inductees The Cars, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Dire Straits, Nina Simone, The Moody Blues, and Bon Jovi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
The Prodigy w/ Anna Seregina
May 04, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourComedian Anna Seregina joins Joe & Kristen on the podcast this week. Much of the episode is spent recapping Joe's attempts to get into the 2017 induction ceremony. Also, the '90s techno, big-beat group The Prodigy is evaluated in terms of their rock hall worthiness. Damn, Daniel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dick Dale w/ Greg Behrendt
April 27, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourJoe & Kristen welcome comedian/author Greg Behrendt (Walking the Room, He's Just Not That Into You) to the podcast. Somehow they get on a tear where they're really roasting The Moody Blues, as Joe begrudgingly tries to make a case for them. They also discuss the impact/influence of surf guitar pioneer Dick Dale and if he deserves a spot in the Hall. Things are capped off with a round of Identify the Popular Song in a Competitive Situation, this time with the 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before Yo...
The Replacements w/ Paul Brittain
April 20, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourActor and comedian Paul Brittain (SNL) joins Joe & Kristen in this (the second!) episode. Overall, Joe is still attempting to get Kristen on-board with this whole idea. They react to the news of the 2018 induction ceremony, which featured some truly wild shit. They evaluate the worthiness of The Replacements as potential inductees and play another round of "Identify This Popular Song in a Competitive Situation." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices