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Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

Joe Kwaczala & Kristen Studardcms.megaphone.fm
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.
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Episodes

Whose Induction Matters Most? (Vulture Exclusive)

Recorded before the ceremony, Joe & Kristen rank the 2019 inductees in terms of how important their induction is for the artists themselves and how important it is for the Hall. This conversation originally ran as an exclusive on Vulture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 201947 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Gregg Geller (Former Nominating Committee Member)

Gregg Geller was not only on the Rock Hall nominating committee for 25 years, but for every induction ceremony since the beginning, he has curated the official CD that VIP attendees receive. He joins Joe & Kristen (in New York City!) to talk about his time on the NomCom, as well as this year's ceremony and its accompanying CD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 05, 20191 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 52

2019 Induction Ceremony w/ Neil Walls (Future Rock Legends)

Neil Walls is the foremost Rock Hall expert in the world and creator of the website Future Rock Legends. He joins Joe & Kristen to review the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Also, somehow the first 20 minutes of this episode were lost, so what you need to know is that Neil is a great guy, and that we were all surprised when Don Henley came out to sing Leather & Lace with Stevie Nicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 20191 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 51

What to Expect at the 2019 Induction Ceremony

Our final predictions of what we think might happen at the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 50

The Cure w/ Kat Corbett

KROQ DJ Kat Corbett joins Joe & Kristen to talk about one of this year's inductees, The Cure. We just had to cover them before they were inducted! Also discussed in this episode is the evolution of radio formats, Joe's first radio contest win, and Kat's surprising run-in with Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 20191 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 49

2017 Induction Ceremony (Part Two) w/ Scott Gairdner

The thrilling conclusion to our first ever two-parter episode! We wrap up our watch/review of the 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with the very funny writer/podcaster Scott Gairdner (Podcast: The Ride) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 48

2017 Induction Ceremony (Part One) w/ Scott Gairdner

The great writer/podcaster Scott Gairdner (Moonbeam City, Podcast: the Ride) returns to the show to watch and review the 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. We're getting close to this year's induction ceremony! Also, we go waaay long, so this is the first part in our very first two-part episode! Oooh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 08, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 47

2016 Induction Ceremony w/ Jesse David Fox

Journalist Jesse David Fox (Vulture) flew all the way from New York just to watch and review the 2016 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony with Joe and Kristen. And he was probably also in LA for some other things, but this is all that matters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 01, 20191 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 46

2002 Induction Ceremony w/ Tommy McNamara

Comedian and fellow podcaster Tommy McNamara (Stand By Your Band) comes all the way from New York to watch the 2002 induction ceremony with Joe and Kristen. That's right-- we're switching it up by going back a decade! This ceremony is available because Joe decided to record it off of VH1 when he was 14 and still somehow has the tape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 20191 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 45

2015 Induction Ceremony w/ Allie Goertz & Alec Owen

Musician/writer Allie Goertz and actor/writer Alec Owen join Joe & Kristen to watch the 2015 induction ceremony. Allie's a return guest. Alec's a first-timer. Neither of them have seen an induction ceremony before. Both of them are very funny. Anything can happen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 20191 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 44

2014 Induction Ceremony w/ BUTT (Joe McAdam & Chris Stephens)

The sketch group BUTT (Joe McAdam & Chris Stephens) join Joe & Kristen to watch and then discuss the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The beginning of this episode got messed up, and we're very sorry! We think you'll get over it though. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 08, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 43

2013 Induction Ceremony w/ James Austin Johnson & Sam Wiles

#CeremonySeason continues as Joe and Kristen review the 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with comedians/friends James Austin Johnson and Sam Wiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 01, 20191 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 42

2012 Induction Ceremony w/ Amy Silverberg

Comedian/writer Amy Silverberg joins Joe & Kristen for the second installment of #CeremonySeason. They watch the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the first one broadcast on HBO. Amy doesn't know much about music, but she's so fun and funny, that you'll love her anyway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 20191 hr 37 minSeason 1Ep. 41

2011 Induction Ceremony w/ Sean O'Connor

Comedian/writer Sean O'Connor joins Joe & Kristen to watch the 2011 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This is the first in a very special run of episodes in which Joe forces Kristen to watch old induction ceremonies! She's pretty pissed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 20191 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 40

2019 Singles Draft w/ Jamison Webb & Joey Devine

Comedians/writers/favorites Jamison Webb and Joey Devine join Joe & Kristen for the first annual Rock Hall Singles Draft! Which songs will be chosen? Did Kristen prepare? (No!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 20191 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Joe & Kristen Go to the Museum!

In this episode "from the vault," Joe and Kristen talk about their recent visits to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame museum in Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 04, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 38

A History of First-Year-Nominated Inductees

Joe gives Kristen and Joey a history lesson of the artists who have been inducted into the Rock Hall the first time they appeared on the ballot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 28, 20181 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 37

A History of First-Year-Eligible Inductees

Joe gives Kristen and Joey a history lesson on the artists that the Rock Hall has inducted in their first year of eligibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 201850 minSeason 1Ep. 36

2019 Inductee Announcement w/ Joey Devine

Joe reveals the names of the inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2019 to Kristen and Joey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 201858 minSeason 1Ep. 35

The Zombies w/ Josh Androsky

Writer and comedian Josh Androsky joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the induction merits of current nominees, The Zombies. Also discussed in this episode is the hosts' excursion to see Elvis Costello, Mike Love's similarity to Donald Trump, and ranking artists' best "album one, side one, track one" songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 07, 20181 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 34

John Prine w/ George McAuliffe

Comedian and writer George McAuliffe joins Joe and Kristen to talk about the Rock Hall prospects of current nominee, singer-songwriter John Prine. George also goes deep on Bruce Springsteen, specifically regarding a very special moment the two shared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 20181 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Def Leppard w/ Patrick Fabian

Actor Patrick Fabian (Better Call Saul) joins Joe & Kristen to talk about one of his favorite bands, current Rock Hall nominee Def Leppard. Also discussed in this episode: Patrick's attendance of the 2017 induction ceremony, his run-ins with several former inductees, and something called "The Magic Bus." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 20181 hr 49 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Kraftwerk w/ DeMorge Brown

Actor/director DeMorge Brown joins Joe & Kristen to talk the potential Rock Hall future of one of his favorite bands, Kraftwerk. Also in this episode: the surprising rules of Jon Bon Jovi's restaurant, the meaning of Steve Miller's The Joker, and so, so, so many German accents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 20181 hr 36 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Todd Rundgren w/ Roy Trakin

Former Nominating Committee member and journalist Roy Trakin returns to the show to discuss the career and Rock Hall merits of Todd Rundgren! Also, Joe and Kristen help Roy fill out his ballot! This episode is really something... anything? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 09, 20181 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Janet Jackson w/ Gerrick Kennedy

Journalist/author Gerrick Kennedy joins Joe and Kristen to talk about his love for Janet Jackson and her Rock Hall prospects. Also discussed are Gerrick's feelings about having to somewhat pay attention to the Hall as a journalist, as well as Kristen's affinity for music video choreography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 02, 20181 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 29

MC5 w/ Mikal Cronin

Musician and indie darling Mikal Cronin joins Joe & Kristen to talk about another M.C.-- current Rock Hall nominees the MC5. They evaluate the Detroit rock pioneers' chances of induction and also take a look at the official fan vote on the Hall's website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 20181 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Devo w/ River Butcher

Comedian River Butcher (Three Swings Podcast) joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the Rock Hall merits of current nominee and fellow Ohioans, Devo. This meaty episode also features some KCSN appreciation, record player recommendations, and additional commentary on this year's nominees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 20181 hr 41 minSeason 1Ep. 27

2019 Nominee Announcement! (For Real!) w/ Joey Devine

Joe makes Kristen meet up at the crack of 5am, so he can reveal the nominees (as they become available) for the Rock Hall Class of 2019. Former guest Joey Devine opens his doors and lends some equipment (and commentary) to make this wild-ass episode happen. Emotions run high, and Kristen yawns a bunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 09, 201843 minSeason 1Ep. 26

2019 Nominee Announcement! (Not Really...)

The long-awaited nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2019 are here. Or are they? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 05, 201834 minSeason 1Ep. 25

2019 Nominee Draft w/ Greg Behrendt & Joey Devine

Comedians (and podcasters) Greg Behrendt and Joey Devine return to the show to join Joe and Kristen for the inaugural "Who Cares" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominee Draft! The group takes turns picking eligible artists that they believe will be among the list of nominees for the Class of 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 20181 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 25
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