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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

What to Expect at the 2024 Induction Ceremony

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

Oct 16, 202456 minSeason 6Ep. 40

Which 2024 Inductees Does the Hall Need the Most? w/ Todd in the Shadows

A (sorta) annual tradition! YouTube sensation Todd in the Shadows joins Joe & Kristen as they discuss which of the 2024 Rock Hall class need induction the most. And on the flip, who does the Hall need?? This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 04, 202454 minSeason 6Ep. 39

Big Mama Thornton w/ Maureen Mahon

Professor and author Maureen Mahon (Black Diamond Queens: African-American Women and Rock and Roll) joins Joe & Kristen to discuss 2024 Musical Excellence inductee into the Rock Hall, Big Mama Thornton. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 202459 minSeason 6Ep. 38

2024 Inductee Stinky Songs w/ Pat Finnerty

Pat Finnerty from What Makes This Song Stink joins Joe & Kristen to break down the stinkiest songs from this year's class of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 6Ep. 37

Patreon Preview: '90s Alt Rock Snubs

In this unlocked "vault" episode from the show's Patreon, Joe counts down what he considers to be the biggest Rock Hall snubs from the '90s alt rock genre. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 20241 hrSeason 6Ep. 36

Jimmy Buffett w/ Mike Carlson

Mike Carlson (Podcast: The Ride) joins Joe & Kristen to discuss all things Jimmy Buffett, one of three Musical Excellence inductees this year. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 06, 20241 hr 34 minSeason 6Ep. 35

Who Will Induct the Class of 2024? (A Supercut of Previous Episodes)

Assembled from 10 "Who Cares...?" episodes, here is a supercut of all the "Who inducts them?" conversations, re: this year's inductees. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 202444 minSeason 6Ep. 34

Revisited & Remastered: A Tribe Called Quest w/ Matt Braunger

Streamlined and abbreviated, this episode from June 2019 features comedian Matt Braunger joining us to discuss 2024 Rock Hall inductees A Tribe Called Quest back before they were ever even nominated. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 202455 minSeason 6Ep. 33

Revisited: Dionne Warwick w/ John Darnielle (Mountain Goats)

Streamlined and abbreviated, this episode from March 2021 features Mountain Goats frontman John Darnielle joining us to discuss 2024 Rock Hall inductee Dionne Warwick when she was but a humble nominee on the ballot for the Class of 2021. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 6Ep. 32

Revisited: Mary J. Blige w/ Morgan Rhodes

Streamlined and abbreviated, this episode from February 2021 features music supervisor Morgan Rhodes joining us to discuss 2024 Rock Hall inductee Mary J. Blige when she was but a humble nominee on the ballot for the Class of 2021. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 09, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 6Ep. 31

Revisited: Dave Matthews Band w/ Torio van Grol

Streamlined and abbreviated, this episode from December 2019 features comedian Torio van Grol joining us to discuss 2024 Rock Hall inductees Dave Matthews Band when they were but humble nominees on the ballot for the Class of 2020. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 02, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 6Ep. 30

Remastered: MC5 w/ Mikal Cronin

Streamlined, abbreviated, and remastered for modern ears, this episode from October 2018 features musician Mikal Cronin joining us to discuss 2024 Rock Hall inductees MC5 when they were but humble nominees on the ballot for the Class of 2019. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 6Ep. 29

2024 Rock Hall Connections w/ Paul Brittain

Unearthed from our Patreon, this episode features our old pal Paul Brittain, as we discuss the interesting (and unexpected!) connections between the artists from this year's Rock Hall class. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 6Ep. 28

DJ Yella's Ballot

Unearthed from our Patreon feed, here's our conversation with NWA member DJ Yella (Rock Hall Class of 2016) about how he filled out this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 202437 minSeason 6Ep. 27

Evelyn McDonnell's Ballot

Unearthed from our Patreon feed, here's our conversation with writer Evelyn McDonnell about how she filled out this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 05, 202434 minSeason 6Ep. 26

David Cantwell & Charles Hughes' Ballots

Unearthed from our Patreon feed, here's our conversation with No Fences Review's David Cantwell & Charles Hughes about how they filled out this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 6Ep. 25

Bob Merlis & Gregg Geller's 2024 Rock Hall Ballots

Unearthed from our Patreon feed, here's our conversation with former NomCom members Bob Merlis & Gregg Geller about how they filled out this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 202447 minSeason 6Ep. 24

Lori Majewski's 2024 Rock Hall Ballot

Unearthed from our Patreon feed, here's our conversation with SiriusXM personality Lori Majewski about how she filled out this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 202449 minSeason 6Ep. 23

Karen Glauber & Jim McGuinn's 2024 Rock Hall Ballots

Unearthed from our Patreon feed, here's our conversation with current Nominating Committee member Karen Glauber and radio industry veteran Jim McGuinn about how they filled out this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 07, 202451 minSeason 6Ep. 22

Lauren Onkey's 2024 Rock Hall Ballot

Unearthed from our Patreon feed, here's our conversation with former Nominating Committee member Lauren Onkey about how she filled out this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 6Ep. 21

Miles Marshall Lewis' 2024 Rock Hall Ballot

Unearthed from our Patreon feed, here's our conversation with writer, pop critic, and Rock Hall voter Miles Marshall Lewis about how he filled out this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 202448 minSeason 6Ep. 20

Karen Tongson's 2024 Rock Hall Ballot

Unearthed from our Patreon feed, here's our conversation with author, educator, and new Rock Hall voter Karen Tongson about how she filled out this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 202456 minSeason 6Ep. 19

Bill Adler's 2024 Rock Hall Ballot

Unearthed from our Patreon feed, here's our conversation with former Nominating Committee member and original Def Jam publicity director Bill Adler about how he filled out this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 202446 minSeason 6Ep. 18

Roy Trakin's 2024 Rock Hall Ballot

Unearthed from our Patreon feed, here's our conversation with former Nominating Committee member Roy Trakin about how he filled out this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 03, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 6Ep. 17

2024 Inductee Announcement w/ Joey Devine

At long last, we reveal the inductees for the 2024 class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 6Ep. 18

Eric B. & Rakim w/ Bakari Kitwana

Author Bakari Kitwana joins the show to discuss the music and impact of hip-hop pioneers Eric B. & Rakim. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 20241 hr 47 minSeason 6Ep. 17

Lenny Kravitz w/ Chris Molanphy

Writer and podcaster Chris Molanphy (Slate's Hit Parade) returns to the show to discuss the music and career of '90s genre-less chameleon Lenny Kravitz. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 20241 hr 41 minSeason 6Ep. 16

Kool & the Gang w/ Rickey Vincent

Educator and funk historian Rickey Vincent joins the show to discuss the music and career of funk-pop all-stars Kool & the Gang. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 05, 20241 hr 53 minSeason 6Ep. 15

Foreigner w/ Matt Wardlaw

Writer Matt Wardlaw (Ultimate Classic Rock, The Record Player podcast) joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the music and career of classic rock staple megastars Foreigner. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 20241 hr 48 minSeason 6Ep. 14

Sinead O'Connor w/ Adele Bertei

Musician/writer/filmmaker Adele Bertei joins the show to discuss the music and life of rebellious Irish singer/songwriter Sinead O'Connor. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 20241 hr 42 minSeason 6Ep. 13
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