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
101
Mapping Out the Next 5 Years w/ Daphne Brooks &...
Author/professor Daphne Brooks and Vulture staff writer Devon Ivie join Joe & Kristen for a special experiment! Putting their heads together, they try to predict who might get into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the next 5 years. Also discussed is the life and impact of influential music critic Greg Tate. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
85 min
102
What Classic Rock Is Left for the Hall? w/ Pat ...
Rock Solid podcast host Pat Francis joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the classic rock artists that haven't (yet?) been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
97 min
103
Behind the Scenes of the 2021 Inductions w/ Joe...
Director Joel Gallen and talent producer Rick Krim return to the show to spill all the details on making the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony happen this year. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
88 min
104
Rolling Stone's 500 Best Songs w/ Joey Devine
Frequent guest and podcaster Joey Devine (Roundball Rock) joins Joe and Kristen to talk about the new list of "500 Greatest Songs" that Rolling Stone magazine released earlier this year. What songs are in the new top 10? What songs fell dramatically from the last ranking? Which ones dropped off the list entirely? What else are the big moves? This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
79 min
105
The Rock Hall Voters vs. the Nominating Committ...
Critic and podcaster Chris Molanphy (Slate's Hit Parade) returns to the show to nerd out with Joe & Kristen about the taste differences between the Nominating Committee and the larger voting body. What artists are popular with the NomCom but not with the voters? Which bands would probably do well with the voting body but are not of interest to the Committee? This and so much more! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
94 min
106
Who Are the Rock Hall's Biggest Snubs? w/ Troy ...
Three of the most thoughtful Rock Hall bloggers/writers/enthusiasts around (Troy Smith, Nick Bambach, Mark Lempke) join Joe & Kristen to break down who are the current biggest Rock Hall snubs. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
74 min
107
Live from Hilarities in Cleveland: The 2021 Ind...
'Twas the night before the 2021 Rock Hall induction ceremony, and Joe and Kristen record their first live episode of the podcast at Hilarities 4th Street Theatre in Cleveland! Featuring games, jokes, and maybe even... a special guest! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
64 min
108
2021 Induction Ceremony Recap w/ Hayley McFarla...
Actress Hayley McFarland and writer Bill DiPiero join Joe & Kristen on the day after the 2021 Rock Hall induction ceremony to recap what all went down. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
117 min
109
What to Expect at the 2021 Induction Ceremony w...
Pulitzer-nominated music and culture writer Craig Jenkins (Vulture) joins Joe & Kristen for a discussion on what to expect at this year's Rock Hall induction ceremony. What songs will be played? What could be the jam? How will they handle fitting in the induction of thirteen different artists? This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
76 min
110
Which Inductees Does the Hall Need Most? w/ Tod...
YouTube music critic Todd in the Shadows joins Joe & Kristen for a discussion about this year's class of Rock Hall inductees. Which of them need this induction the most? Who does the Rock Hall need the most? It's a lively discussion, and honestly? A clever way to keep Todd-tober going. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
64 min
111
Karen Glauber, #1 Todd Rundgren Fan
Current Nominating Committee member and return guest Karen Glauber joins Joe & Kristen to talk about her favorite artist of all time Todd Rundgren. Todd-tober rages on! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
70 min
112
Remastered: Todd Rundgren w/ Roy Trakin
Journalist and former NomCom member Roy Trakin returns to the show to help Joe & Kristen introduce a remastered version of his 2018 appearance on the show, advocating for Todd Rundgren. It's Todd-tober! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
60 min
113
Revisiting LL Cool J w/ Bill Adler (Def Jam)
Original Def Jam publicity director Bill Adler joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the early career of hip-hop pioneer LL Cool J. Also discussed is Bill's time as a member of the Rock Hall Nominating Committee and the early days of Def Jam Records. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
69 min
114
Remastered: LL Cool J w/ Renee Gauthier
Joe and Kristen look back at a remastered version of their 2019 episode about hip-hop pioneer LL Cool J with comedian and writer Renee Gauthier. Better sound! Shorter running time! Some new conversation. Only the best for the final week of Mu-septem Berxcellence. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
66 min
115
Randy Rhoads w/ Sean Kelly
Guitarist Sean Kelly joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the life and career of heavy metal guitar wizard and Ozzy Osbourne sideman Randy Rhoads. Also discussed in this episode is the Hall's history with metal and metal-adjacent bands. Mu-septem Berxcellence rolls on! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
81 min
116
Billy Preston w/ Lauren Onkey
Former NPR Music senior director Lauren Onkey joins Joe & Kristen to talk about soul-funk-gospel organist and singer Billy Preston. Also discussed are Lauren's stint on the Rock Hall nominating committee, as well as the meaning and possibilities of the Musical Excellence Award. It's Mu-septem Berxcellence, baby! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
81 min
117
A History of Musical Excellence Inductees w/ An...
Writer Andy Schwartz joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the artists who have been inducted in the Musical Excellence (formerly Sideman) category. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
83 min
118
Fade to Black w/ Joey Devine
Old pal Joey Devine (Roundball Rock) joins Joe & Kristen to talk about Fade to Black, the part-documentary, part-concert film that shows Jay-Z's (alleged) farewell show at Madison Square Garden, interspersed with footage of the making of The Black Album. It's the final month of Doc-gust! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
76 min
119
Tina w/ Carter Gunn
Editor Carter Gunn joins Joe & Kristen to talk about working on the recent HBO Tina Turner documentary, Tina. Could this be the best episode of DOC-GUST yet?? This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
88 min
120
The Go-Go's Documentary w/ Alison Ellwood & Bre...
Director Alison Ellwood and editor Brett Banks join Joe & Kristen to talk about their work on The Go-Go's documentary. It's the second week of Doc-gust, baby!!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
70 min
121
The Black Godfather w/ Will Znidaric
Editor Will Znidaric joins Joe & Kristen to talk about working on the documentary The Black Godfather, which focuses on 2021 Rock Hall non-performer inductee Clarence Avant. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
76 min
122
Sonic Highways w/ Brian Stack
Writer and comedian Brian Stack (Conan, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) joins Joe & Kristen, as they discuss the Chicago-centric first episode of the Foo Fighters' 2014 HBO docuseries Sonic Highways. It's the final episode of Foo-ly! Don't cry because it's over. Be happy that it happened. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
68 min
123
A History of the Rock Hall Honoring Itself w/ T...
Music and pop culture critic Troy Smith (Cleveland Plain Dealer) returns to the show to talk with Joe & Kristen about the Rock Hall's history of honoring itself. How many people on the board of directors were subsequently inducted? What about people on the Nominating Committee? This is of course part of our Foo-ly celebration, as 2021 inductee Mr. Dave Grohl himself has been a NomCom member since 2017. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
81 min
124
The Worst Inductee Names w/ Tom Scharpling
Writer and personality Tom Scharpling (Best Show, It Never Ends) joins Joe & Kristen, as they go through every name in the Rock Hall and point out the bad ones. This is, of course, in honor of 2021 inductees the Foo Fighters. For it is Foo-ly!!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
53 min
125
A History of the Foo Fighters w/ Conor Sullivan
Writer and friend of the show Conor Sullivan returns to the podcast to go deep on (and maybe even defend) the Foo Fighters with Joe & Kristen. The gang really dives into the history of the group, discussing their origins, discography, and many lineup changes. It's FOO-LY, baby! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
78 min