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
126
Carly Simon w/ Allison Rapp
Music writer Allison Rapp joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the music and career of '70s icon and celebrated singer/songwriter Carly Simon, who made the Rock Hall ballot for the first time this year. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
82 min
127
Eurythmics w/ Craig Seymour
Writer Craig Seymour returns to the show to discuss with Joe & Kristen the Rock Hall merits of soulful synth-pop wizards the Eurythmics. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
98 min
128
2022 Nominee Announcement w/ Greg Heller
Friend of the pod Greg Heller returns for the most wonderful time of the year: nominee announcement! We reveal the slate of nominees for the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
80 min
129
2022 Nominee Draft w/ River Butcher, Jimmy Pard...
It's last year's drafters returning for a rematch! Comedians/podcasters River Butcher, Jimmy Pardo, and Joey Devine join Joe & Kristen to draft who will be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. Also, this is Episode 200, but we forget to ever mention that! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
81 min
130
First Year Eligibles of 2022 w/ Cullen Crawford
Comedy writer Cullen Crawford returns to the show for a very special episode! He faces off against Kristen to see who's the fastest at identifying the music from artists who become eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. These are artists whose first released recording was in 1996, and Joe plays them in order from least to most likely to be inducted. Play along at home! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
71 min
131
Who Will Be Inducted in 10-15 Years? w/ Sophie ...
Former guests and very thoughtful people Sophie Brookover, Ben Merlis, and Jamison Webb join Joe & Kristen to try and guess the Rock Hall classes of 2032 to 2036. What will the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame potentially look like in ten to fifteen years? Listen as we attempt to answer this question! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
101 min
132
Who Will Be Inducted in 5-10 Years? w/ Annie Za...
Music writer Annie Zaleski and Vulture senior editor Jesse David Fox join Joe & Kristen for the second part in their special prediction series. They put their heads together to try and predict who will be inducted in 5-10 years from now: the Rock Hall classes of 2027-2031. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
78 min
133
2021 Year in Review
As the year comes to a close, Joe & Kristen reflect on this year, a great one for the podcast. In 2021, they dove deep on a historically diverse list of nominees + an uncharacteristically large class of inductees, called Rock Hall voters at their home, went to the first induction ceremony since 2019, and did their the show live for the very first time in Cleveland the night before. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
62 min
134
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
135
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
136
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
137
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
138
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
139
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
140
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
141
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
142
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
143
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
144
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
145
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
146
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
147
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
148
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
149
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
150
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