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
Remastered: Foo Fighters w/ Allie Goertz
Writer/musician/podcaster Allie Goertz returns to help Joe & Kristen introduce a remastered version of her first appearance on the show! Originally released on May 25, 2018, this Foo Fighters episode with Allie was only the seventh show overall. Enjoy the newly-added song clips and updated sound quality! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
77 min
127
Gil Scott-Heron w/ Marcus Baram
Journalist and author Marcus Baram joins Joe & Kristen to talk about bluesologist, grandfather of hip-hop, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" artist, and 2021 Rock Hall Early Influence inductee Gil Scott-Heron. Marcus wrote a biography on Gil Scott-Heron, so you know he's got a lot to say. The FINAL week of Early Inf-June-lence! :( This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
83 min
128
Remastered: Kraftwerk w/ DeMorge Brown
With Kraftwerk's long-awaited induction happening in the Early Influence category this year, Joe and Kristen look back on their 2018 episode about the German electronic music pioneers with comedian/actor DeMorge Brown. This "classic" episode has been remastered for brevity and to enhance audio quality. It's Week 3 of Early Inf-June-lence!!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
65 min
129
Charley Patton w/ Rev. Peyton
Musician Rev. Peyton (Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band) joins Joe & Kristen to gush about his hero and 2021 Early Influence Rock Hall inductee, "Father of the Delta Blues" Charley Patton. It's Week 2 of Early Inf-JUNE-lence! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
76 min
130
A History of Early Influence Inductees w/ Elija...
Musician, historian, and writer Elijah Wald joins Joe & Kristen to talk about every artist who's been inducted into the Rock Hall's "Early Influence" category. Lots of discussion of artists from the pre-rock era and some who aren't really. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
86 min
131
A History of Female Inductees w/ Ann Powers
Music critic Ann Powers joins Joe & Kristen for a special episode dedicated to the history of every woman who's ever been inducted into the Rock Hall. If you want to know exactly why people get so upset about this issue, consider this your history lesson. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
115 min
132
Where Does Bill Wyman Rank the New Inductees?
Music writer and editor Bill Wyman joins Joe & Kristen to talk about where he might put the new Rock Hall class into his massive (and controversial!) ranking of every inductee on Vulture. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
79 min
133
2021 Inductee Announcement w/ Jimmy Pardo, Joey...
Joe announces the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees to Kristen and their special guests: Jimmy Pardo, Joey Devine, and Greg Heller. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
72 min
134
The Voter Calling Party Continues!
Joe and Kristen call up some official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame voters to see who they chose on this year's ballot. In some cases, they even fill it out live on the air! Featuring Mike Norman, Laina Dawes, Arthur Levy, Lauren Onkey, Miles Marshall Lewis, Gregg Geller, Rob Tannenbaum, Amy Linden, and Chris Molanphy. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
120 min
135
Voter Calling Party 2021
Joe and Kristen bust out the rolodex and call friends old and new to see who they chose on this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot. Some even fill it out on the air! Featuring Karen Glauber, Bob Merlis, Jim Bessman, Jim McGuinn, and Ned Raggett. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
93 min
136
Jay-Z w/ John Kennedy
Writer and senior editor of LEVEL mag John Kennedy joins Joe & Kristen to talk about hip-hop icon and possible first-year-eligible Rock Hall inductee Jay-Z. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
80 min
137
Fela Kuti w/ Michael Veal
Author and musician Michael Veal joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the life and work of Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
71 min
138
Rage Against the Machine w/ Sean Fennessey
Writer and podcaster Sean Fennessey (The Ringer) joins Joe and Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall merits of the radically political rap-rock group Rage Against the Machine. Also in this episode, Sean is quizzed on his former Rock Hall ballots. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
80 min
139
Carole King w/ Elizabeth Nelson
Musician and critic Elizabeth Nelson (The Paranoid Style) joins Joe & Kristen to discuss if Carole King's solo career as a performer merits a second induction for her into the Rock Hall. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
77 min
140
New York Dolls w/ Roy Trakin
Former nominating committee member Roy Trakin returns to the show to advocate for the induction of proto-punk critical darlings the New York Dolls. Joe and Kristen also help Roy to fill out his official ballot. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
75 min
141
The Go-Go's w/ Evelyn McDonnell
Writer and advocate for more women in the Rock Hall Evelyn McDonnell returns to the show to discuss first-time nominees and groundbreaking all-female rock group The Go-Go's. Joe & Kristen also help Evelyn fill out her official Rock Hall ballot! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
73 min
142
Tina Turner w/ Maureen Mahon
Professor and author of Black Diamond Queens Maureen Mahon joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the prospect of Tina Turner becoming the second female double inductee into the Rock Hall. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
75 min
143
Dionne Warwick w/ John Darnielle
John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats joins Joe & Kristen to advocate for the Rock Hall induction of legendary pop hitmaker Dionne Warwick. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
84 min
144
Mary J. Blige w/ Morgan Rhodes
Music supervisor and co-host of the Heat Rocks podcast Morgan Rhodes joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall potential of current nominee and queen of hip=hop soul, Mary J. Blige. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
69 min
145
Remastered: Iron Maiden w/ Jimmy Pardo
With Iron Maiden making the ballot for the first time this year, we're re-releasing this classic episode about them from 2018. This is also the first guest appearance of our friend, comedian Jimmy Pardo. Episode has been REMASTERED, so you're getting song clip drops, boosted sound quality, and a shorter runtime! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
47 min
146
2021 Nominee Announcement w/ Greg Heller
Joe reveals the 2021 Rock Hall nominees to co-host Kristen and friend of the show Greg Heller. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
75 min
147
2021 Nominee Draft w/ River Butcher, Jimmy Pard...
Fan favorite guests (and fellow comedian podcasters) River Butcher, Jimmy Pardo, and Joey Devine return to the show to draft who they think the 2021 Rock Hall nominees will be with Joe and Kristen. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
66 min
148
First Year Eligibles of 2021 w/ Brett Davis
Joe and Kristen welcome comedian Brett Davis to review the artists who made their debuts in 1995 and thus become eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
61 min
149
The Bangles w/ Sophie Brookover
Librarian and curator of the culture recommendation newsletter "Two Bossy Dames" Sophie Brookover joins Joe and Kristen to advocate for the Rock Hall induction of arguably the biggest female rock group of the '80s, the Bangles. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
76 min
150
Grace Jones w/ Daphne Brooks
Professor, critic, and author Daphne Brooks joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the potential Rock Hall future of androgynous style icon and pop innovator Grace Jones. Also discussed in this episode is Daphne's new book Liner Notes for the Revolution, as well as her own experiences attending induction ceremonies. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
80 min