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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

Cher w/ Lindsay Zoladz

Lindsay Zoladz (New York Times' The Amplifier) returns to the show to discuss the wide-ranging, era-spanning musical career of comeback queen and pop icon Cher. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 20241 hr 36 minSeason 6Ep. 12

Ozzy Osbourne w/ Steve Huey

Music writer and podcaster "Hollywood" Steve Huey (Yacht or Nyacht) returns to the show to talk about the Prince of Darkness himself Ozzy Osbourne. We discuss the Ozzman's career, influence, and chances at getting a second induction into the Rock Hall. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 08, 20241 hr 38 minSeason 6Ep. 11

Peter Frampton w/ Alan Light

Long-time nominating committee member, writer, and podcaster (Sound Up!) Alan Light joins Joe & Kristen to discuss '70s rock god and live album phenom Peter Frampton. He also co-wrote the man's memoir "Do You Feel Like I Do?" This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 01, 20241 hr 36 minSeason 6Ep. 10

Patreon is live!

Interested in exclusive content? For just $5/month you get access to our "Voter Calling" episodes as well as other special perks. Sign up at patreon.com/rockhallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 20247 minSeason 6Ep. 9

Sade w/ Danyel Smith

Author, journalist, and podcaster Danyel Smith joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the career and smooth, sensual music of sophisti-pop R&B group Sade. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 20241 hr 41 minSeason 6Ep. 8

Jane's Addiction w/ Matt Pinfield

Music personality and TV/radio host Matt Pinfield returns to the show to discuss the music and career of second-time Rock Hall nominees and alt-rock trailblazers Jane's Addiction. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 20241 hr 37 minSeason 6Ep. 7

2024 Nominee Announcement w/ Greg Heller

The ballot is here! Listen as Joe reveals to Kristen and our perennial guest Greg Heller the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 20241 hr 41 minSeason 6Ep. 6

Ballot tomorrow! Plus... a Patreon?

Get ready for our ballot reveal episode tomorrow! Plus, Joe reveals some exciting news about the show and Patreon. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 09, 202411 minSeason 6Ep. 5

No Ballot Yet! Nominees Next Week?

There's no ballot of nominees to reveal yet, but when that happens, make sure to tune into us first to hear the news! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 02, 20244 minSeason 6Ep. 4

2024 Nominee Draft w/ River Butcher, Jimmy Pardo, and Joey Devine

The 6th Annual Rock Hall Nominee Draft! We get the whole gang back together (Jimmy Pardo, River Butcher, Joey Devine) to draft who we think will appear as nominees on this year's ballot. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 26, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 6Ep. 3

First Year Eligibles of 2024 w/ Cullen Crawford & Joe McAdam

Play along at home with Joe, Kristen, and their guests Cullen Crawford and Joe McAdam as they learn (via "Name That Tune") which artists become eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. It's 1999 debuts, baby! Goingo! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 20241 hr 28 minSeason 6Ep. 2

First Year Eligibles of 2023 (1998 debuts) w/ Nate Fernald & Conor Sullivan

Play along with Joe, Kristen, and their guests Nate Fernald and Conor Sullivan as they play "Name That Tune" to reveal who became eligible for the Rock Hall in 2023. It's all artists who debuted in 1998! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 20241 hr 20 minSeason 6Ep. 1

Induct Kool & the Gang

Joe decides to lay out the case for Kool & the Gang's Rock Hall induction in this short, unusual episode. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 20239 minSeason 5Ep. 20

2023 Induction Ceremony Recap w/ Hayley McFarland

Joe & Kristen (with the occasional chime-ins from Joe's girlfriend Hayley) talk about their experience going to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn to witness the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 08, 20231 hr 39 minSeason 5Ep. 19

What to Expect at the 2023 Induction Ceremony

Joe & Kristen discuss what they think might happen at this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, from the announced guests to the likely running order and more! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 01, 202359 minSeason 5Ep. 18

The Jann Wenner Thing

At the request of DOZENS, we return to break down the recent Jann Wenner controversy and how it relates to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 202354 minSeason 5Ep. 17

2023 Inductee Announcement w/ Jimmy Pardo, River Butcher & Joey Devine

The Rock Hall Draft Kings (Jimmy Pardo, River Butcher, Joey Devine) return to the show to learn who's getting inducted into the Hall for the Class of 2023 (and subsequently who wins our annual draft.) Listen and learn the inductees along with our guests (and Kristen!) as Joe reveals them one-by-one. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 03, 202359 minSeason 5Ep. 16

Calling Voters 2023 Edition

We call up nine official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame voters to see who they're choosing on their ballot this year. Some even let us influence their decision! Featuring Karen Glauber, Jim McGuinn, Gregg Geller, Bob Merlis, Laina Dawes, Roy Trakin, Evelyn McDonnell, Lauren Onkey, and Chris Molanphy. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 20232 hr 28 minSeason 5Ep. 15

The Spinners w/ AD Amorosi

Journalist AD Amorosi joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the Detroit-formed but Philly-produced soul group The Spinners. Will fourth time on the ballot be the charm for finally getting into the Rock Hall? This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 5Ep. 14

Sheryl Crow w/ Tricia Gilbride

Writer Tricia Gilbride joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the music, career, and Rock Hall merits of '90s singer-songwriter icon Sheryl Crow. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 20231 hr 19 minSeason 5Ep. 13

RIP Seymour Stein

We were lucky to talk to Seymour Stein on two occasions. In his memory, we've compiled the most memorable moments from those appearances. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 07, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 5Ep. 12

Missy Elliott w/ Brooklyn White

Journalist and editor Brooklyn White joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the music and career of paradigm-shifting hip-hop innovator Missy Elliott. She made the ballot on her first year of eligibility-- will she make it to the induction stage for 2023? This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 20231 hr 24 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Relevant Again! History of Women in the Rock Hall w/ Ann Powers

Given the renewed attention online regarding the small percentage of women in the Hall, we thought we'd revisit our discussion with Ann Powers on this very subject. We go through every year of inductions and determine how we got to this place. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 20232 hr 10 minSeason 5Ep. 10

The White Stripes w/ Sean Cannon

Journalist/podcaster Sean Cannon (Striped) joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the potential Rock Hall future of '00s rock saviors The White Stripes. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 20231 hr 31 minSeason 5Ep. 9

Cyndi Lauper w/ Annie Zaleski

Author Annie Zaleski returns to the show to discuss the *unusual* career of '80s New Wave superstar Cyndi Lauper. It's her first year on a Rock Hall ballot... will she make the cut? Listen and find out what we think! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 20231 hr 28 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Remastered: A Tribe Called Quest w/ Matt Braunger

In 2019, we did an episode on A Tribe Called Quest with our pal comedian Matt Braunger. They've since been on two ballots, so we thought we'd clean that sucker up and re-air it. More consistent levels! A few more song drops! Check it out! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 03, 202354 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Willie Nelson w/ Joe Nick Patoski

Author Joe Nick Patoski (Willie Nelson: An Epic Life) joins Joe & Kristen to advocate for the induction of legendary country (and pop cultural) icon Willie Nelson. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 20231 hr 25 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Remastered: Warren Zevon w/ James Fritz

We've polished up and remastered our 2018 conversation with comedian James Fritz all about the sardonic singer-songwriter's singer-songwriter Warren Zevon. We've added song clips, fixed the sound levels, and cut out all the nonsense! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 202343 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Connecting the Dots Between the 2023 Nominees w/ Scott Gairdner

Writer/podcaster Scott Gairdner (Podcast: The Ride) joins the show for an episode where Joe shares his findings on how and when the artists on the 2023 Rock Hall ballot intersect. Have some collaborated musically? What do they think of each other? Have they covered each other's songs? All this and more if you listen in! Also Kristen is there. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 20231 hr 25 minSeason 5Ep. 4

2023 Nominee Announcement w/ Greg Heller

It's the most exciting show of the year! Joe reveals the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot to Kristen and friend of the show Greg Heller, neither of whom know what's coming. Will it be exciting? Surprising? Annoying? Listen along and find out! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 01, 20231 hr 23 minSeason 5Ep. 3
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