Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

A 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.

Music History
Music Commentary
Music Interviews
76
Remastered: A Tribe Called Quest w/ Matt Braunger
A remastered version of our 2019 ATCQ episode with Matt Braunger
50 min
77
Willie Nelson w/ Joe Nick Patoski
Will Willie Nelson get into the Rock Hall this year?
81 min
78
Remastered: Warren Zevon w/ James Fritz
Our 2018 chat with James Fritz about Warren Zevon
39 min
79
Connecting the Dots Between the 2023 Nominees w...
What connections exist between these 14 artists on this year's Rock Hall ballot?
82 min
80
2023 Nominee Announcement w/ Greg Heller
Revealing who's nominated for the Rock Hall this year!
79 min
81
2023 Nominee Draft w/ River Butcher, Jimmy Pard...
Drafting who we think this year's Rock Hall nominees will be
64 min
82
First Year Eligibles of 2023 w/ Cullen Crawford...
Who becomes eligible for the Rock Hall in 2023?
115 min
83
Goodbye... For Now?
Joe & Kristen discuss the future of the show. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
21 min
84
Recapping the HBO Broadcast w/ Joey Devine
Friend 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.
97 min
85
Josh Kitchen Sat on the Stage at the Induction ...
Joe & 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.
75 min
86
2022 Ceremony Recap w/ Pat Francis
Podcaster 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.
79 min
87
What to Expect at the 2022 Induction Ceremony w...
Writer 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.
79 min
88
Which Inductees Does the Hall Need Most? w/ Tod...
Hosts 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.
57 min
89
Hip-Hop in the Rock Hall w/ Nate LeBlanc & Demo...
Podcasters 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.
64 min
90
How Country Fits Into the Rock Hall w/ Tyler Sn...
Comedians/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.
64 min
91
2022 Inductee Songs That Stink w/ Pat Finnerty
Podcaster/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.
84 min
92
Who Should Be Inducted as Musical Excellence w/...
Comedian/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.
75 min
93
Who's Inducting Whom This Year? w/ John Levenstein
Comedy 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.
66 min
94
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis w/ Andrea Swensson
Minneapolis-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.
73 min
95
Rerun: Judas Priest w/ Bob Nalbandian
A rerun of our 2019 Judas Priest episode with heavy metal documentarian Bob Nalbandian. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
63 min
96
Rerun: History of the Musical Excellence Award ...
A rerun of our deeply informative 2021 episode with writer Andy Schwartz all about the artists who have been inducted into the Hall under the banner of "Musical Excellence." This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
83 min
97
Jimmy Iovine & The Defiant Ones w/ Sean O'Connor
Comedian/writer Sean O'Connor returns to the show to chat with Joe & Kristen about the Jimmy Iovine parts of the 2017 HBO documentary mini-series The Defiant Ones. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
97 min
98
How Bruce Brandwen Created the Rock Hall (And H...
Joe & Kristen chat with TV producer Bruce Brandwen, the man who came up with the idea for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. They discuss what it was like in the early days of conception and how the powers that be schemed to steal it away from him (and did!) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
49 min
99
Sylvia Robinson w/ Jay Quan
Music writer and historian Jay Quan joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the life and career of Sugar Hill Records founder Sylvia Robinson, one of this year's Ahmet Ertegun Award recipients for the 2022 Rock Hall class. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
69 min
100
A History of the Ahmet Ertegun Award w/ Bob Merlis
Publicist and former NomCom member Bob Merlis returns to the show to go through the list of the Hall's non-performer inductees and explain what makes them so special. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
95 min