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
201
The Doobie Brothers w/ Steve Huey
Yacht Rock host and former Allmusic writer "Hollywood" Steve Huey joins Joe & Kristen to advocate for current nominees and multi-faceted classic rock staples The Doobie Brothers. Also discussed in this episode is the creation/explosion of the Yacht Rock web series, being a talking head for VH1, and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter's political leanings. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
75 min
202
Soundgarden w/ Kyle Duncan Graham
Musician and heavy metal DJ Kyle Duncan Graham (FOE) joins Joe & Kristen to talk about Seattle grunge godfathers Soundgarden. Also discussed in this episode is the Hall's new Google-based voting, parental advisory stickers, and the cross-pollination of the Seattle music scene in the '80s and '90s. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
75 min
203
2020 Nominee Announcement w/ Joey Devine & Greg...
Joe and Kristen are joined by friends of the show Joey Devine and Greg Heller for the announcement of the Rock Hall Class of 2020 nominees. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
72 min
204
What to Expect from the 2020 Nominations w/ All...
Musician, podcaster, and return guest Allie Goertz joins Joe and Kristen for a special episode all about the expectations for next week's nomination announcement. They discuss the many possible artists who might populate this upcoming list, as well as what surprises may be in store. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
66 min
205
2020 Nominee Draft w/ Jimmy Pardo & Joey Devine
Comedians/friends Jimmy Pardo and Joey Devine join Joe and Kristen for the second annual Rock Hall Nominee Draft! In the fantasy sports tradition, they each build a team of artists who they believe have the best shot at being not only nominated but also eventually inducted for the Class of 2020. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
58 min
206
The Return of Seymour Stein, Bob Merlis, and An...
Nominating Committee all-stars Seymour Stein, Bob Merlis, and Andy Paley return to the show to talk about all things Rock Hall and many things not. The discussion includes Seymour's list of who should be inducted, female acts who've never been on the ballot, and singing, so much singing. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
69 min
207
First-Year-Eligibles of 2020 w/ Paul Brittain
Comedian/actor Paul Brittain returns to the show for a very special episode! Ahead of the 2020 Rock Hall nomination announcement, Joe is revealing (just about) all the acts that become eligible for the first time this year. Listen (and play along!) as Kristen and Paul try to guess the artists after only hearing a snippet of one song. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
70 min
208
Weezer w/ Conor Sullivan
Writer and dear friend of the hosts Conor Sullivan joins Joe and Kristen to talk about the Rock Hall merits of the newly-eligible band Weezer. Also discussed in this episode are the "Rock Against Bush" albums, being a college kid who likes Tom Waits, and the Angus soundtrack. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
77 min
209
Oasis w/ Eve Barlow
Music critic Eve Barlow joins Joe and Kristen to talk about '90s Britpop gods Oasis. Also discussed in this episode are the logistics of knighthood, when British band names change for America, and the influence of British tabloids. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
77 min
210
Joy Division/New Order w/ Wendy Fonarow
Indie music scholar and sociology professor Wendy Fonarow joins Joe and Kristen to talk about the potential Rock Hall future for post-punk legends Joy Division/New Order. Also discussed in this episode is Wendy's research on concert audience behavior, the British music press, and bad band names. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
76 min
211
Thin Lizzy w/ Guy Norman Bee
TV director Guy Norman Bee (Supernatural, Criminal Minds) joins Joe and Kristen to talk about the Rock Hall merits of Irish hard rockers Thin Lizzy. Also discussed in this episode are one-hit wonders, Canadian rock, and Guy getting to guest on Jonesy's Jukebox
69 min
212
Slayer w/ Greg Heller
Television producer and former rock journalist Greg Heller joins Joe and Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall merits of thrash metal godfathers Slayer. Also discussed in this episode is Greg's experiences working on Behind the Music, Bono's induction speech for Bob Marley, and Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament's stupid "omissions" t-shirt.
81 min
213
The J. Geils Band w/ Mike Scully
Writer/producer Mike Scully (The Simpsons) joins Joe and Kristen to talk about one his favorite groups and frequent Rock Hall nominee, The J. Geils Band. Also discussed in this episode is the laborious induction of the E-Street Band, the merits of Tommy James and the Shondells, and Mike's experience writing and producing the most rock-centric episode of The Simpsons.
84 min
214
De La Soul w/ Oliver Wang
Culture writer, author, and podcast host Oliver Wang (Heat Rocks podcast) joins Joe and Kristen to talk about the potential Rock Hall future of groundbreaking hip-hop trio De La Soul. Also discussed in this episode is the PBS documentary Soundbreaking, Oliver's music writing beginnings on online newsgroups, and Kristen's passionate hatred for skits on rap albums. Check out all the great music podcasts over on Pantheon!
76 min
215
Carpenters w/ Karen Tongson
Writer and podcaster Karen Tongson joins Joe and Kristen to talk about the Carpenters and their Rock Hall merits. A lot of the great Carpenters stories and information from this episode are written about in further detail with insightful analysis in Karen's new book, Why Karen Carpenter Matters.
79 min
216
The B-52's w/ Oscar Montoya
Comedian and fellow podcaster Oscar Montoya (Inside the Disney Vault) joins Joe and Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall merits of campy New Wave all-stars The B-52's. Also discussed in this episode are the hosts' recent concert adventures, the origin of Steely Dan's name, and nostalgia by the decade.
78 min
217
The Guess Who w/ Grace Spelman
Writer and music aficionado Grace Spelman joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall merits of '60s Canadian rockers The Guess Who. Also discussed in this episode is the movie Almost Famous, the culture's de-glorification of drugs, and the documentary "Bachman."
76 min
218
The Monkees w/ John Levenstein
Writer/producer John Levenstein (Arrested Development, Kroll Show) stops by to make a case for The Monkees' induction into the Rock Hall. Also discussed in this episode is John's experience writing comedy for Mike Nesmith, taking a "hero's dose" of drugs, and the Archies.
81 min
219
LL Cool J w/ Renee Gauthier
Comedian and writer Renee Gauthier joins Joe and Kristen to talk about the Rock Hall merits of hip-hop pioneer LL Cool J.  Also discussed in this episode are Renee's experiences as a writer/producer for Lip Sync Battle, Chicago's B-Bash series, and the many shows in the NCIS franchise.
75 min
220
Duran Duran w/ Dave Schilling
Writer Dave Schilling (WWE, Bleacher Report) joins Joe and Kristen to discuss the potential Rock Hall future for English new wave band Duran Duran. Also discussed in this episode is the WWE Hall of Fame, the best James Bond songs, and having to choose between Incubus and Sublime.
70 min
221
George Michael w/ Darren Hayes
Recording artist and former Savage Garden frontman Darren Hayes joins Joe and Kristen to talk about George Michael's Rock Hall prospects. A music industry veteran, Darren also has a lot to say about what it's like making an album for a major label, bands breaking up, and his experiences meeting George Michael.
77 min
222
A Tribe Called Quest w/ Matt Braunger
Comedian Matt Braunger joins Joe and Kristen to talk about the legendary hip=hop group A Tribe Called Quest. Also discussed in this episode is Del the Funky Homosapien, the members of LMFAO, and jokes about lyrics.
76 min
223
Boston w/ Colleen Green
Musician Colleen Green joins Joe and Kristen to discuss the band Boston and their potential Rock Hall future. Also discussed in this episode is Colleen's love for Sublime, the meaning of the term "hard rock," and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
83 min
224
Blink-182 w/ Whitmer Thomas
Comedian/actor Whitmer Thomas joins Joe and Kristen to talk about pop-punk godfathers Blink-182 and their potential induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Also discussed in this episode is the death of Rock Hall architect I.M. Pei, the standings at the museum's fan vote kiosks, and the best Weird Al songs.
82 min
225
Blur w/ Siobhan Thompson
Writer/comedian Siobhan Thompson joins Joe and Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall merits of Britpop legends Blur. As someone from the UK, Siobhan has a different and interesting perspective on popular music and institutions like the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Also, this episode has lots of fun talk regarding the bizarre songs that chart in England, especially around Christmas.
74 min