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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

Motörhead w/ Janiss Garza

Co-author of Lemmy Kilmister's autobiography "White Line Fever" Janiss Garza joins Joe & Kristen to talk about current nominees and metal gods Motörhead. Also discussed in this episode is the current standings in the Rock Hall fan vote, RIP magazine, and how Janiss landed the gig as Lemmy's autobiographer. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 08, 20191 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 26

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 01, 20191 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 25

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 20191 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 24

2020 Nominee Announcement w/ Joey Devine & Greg Heller

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 20191 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 23

What to Expect from the 2020 Nominations w/ Allie Goertz

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 20191 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 22

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 04, 20191 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 21

The Return of Seymour Stein, Bob Merlis, and Andy Paley

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 20191 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 20

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 20191 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 19

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 20191 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 18

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 06, 20191 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 17

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 20191 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 16

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 20191 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 15

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 20191 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 14

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 09, 20191 hr 27 minSeason 2Ep. 13

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 02, 20191 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 12

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20191 hr 22 minSeason 2Ep. 11

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 20191 hr 21 minSeason 2Ep. 10

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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 20191 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 9

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 05, 20191 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 8

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 20191 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 7

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 20191 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 6

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 20191 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 5

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 07, 20191 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 4

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 20191 hr 26 minSeason 2Ep. 3

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 20191 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 2

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 20191 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 1

The Best of the First Year

In this clip show, Joe and Kristen look back at some memorable moments from the first year of the podcast. A great episode for people new to the show, as well as people who just love to remember! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 201950 minSeason 1Ep. 57

2019 Induction Ceremony (HBO Broadcast) w/ Jesse David Fox

Vulture writer and podcaster Jesse David Fox (Good One) returns to the show to discuss HBO's broadcast of the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Sorry for the late upload on this-- technical difficulties, nah mean? This closes the book on Ceremony Season for this year-- back to business as usual next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 04, 20191 hr 45 minSeason 1Ep. 56

A History of Multiple Inductees

In honor of Stevie Nicks' second induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we present an episode entirely about multiple inductees. Listen (and play?) along as Kristen tries to guess them all! Note: this is an episode from the vault that was recorded long ago! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 201956 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Evelyn McDonnell & the Hall's "Women Problem"

Author and rock critic Evelyn McDonnell joins Joe & Kristen to talk about her recently-published article "The Manhandling of Rock 'N' Roll History." Also discussed is her history with the Hall, male-driven rock criticism, Ahmet Ertegun, and Michael Jackson/R. Kelly truthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 201958 minSeason 1Ep. 54
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