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
176
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
177
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
178
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
179
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
180
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
181
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
182
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
183
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
184
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
185
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
186
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
187
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
188
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
189
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
190
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
191
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
192
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
193
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
194
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
195
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
196
Little Feat w/ Peter Ames Carlin
Author Peter Ames Carlin joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall potential of bluesy swamp rock band Little Feat. Peter also talks up his new book Sonic Boom, which chronicles the rise and dominance of Warner Bros. Records during the reign of legendary executive (and Rock Hall inductee himself) Mo Ostin. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
76 min
197
Kate Bush w/ OUR SHADOWY INFORMANT
Joe and Kristen chat with their shadowy Rock Hall informant, once clumsily nicknamed "Deep Purple Throat," about the Rock Hall merits of reclusive and beloved British icon Kate Bush. There's of course a little insider Rock Hall talk, too. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
78 min
198
Mariah Carey w/ Brittny Pierre
Pop culture journalist Brittny Pierre joins Joe and Kristen to talk the Rock Hall merits of '90s pop queen Mariah Carey. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
78 min
199
Link Wray w/ Dana Raidt
Author Dana Raidt joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall merits of "Rumble" guitar god (and subject of her new book) Link Wray. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
75 min
200
Outkast w/ Dr. Regina N. Bradley
Hip-hop scholar Dr. Regina N. Bradley joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall merits of those genre-defying ATLiens Outkast. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
72 min