Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

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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.

Joe Kwaczala & Kristen Studard


    • May 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 10m AVG DURATION
    • 477 EPISODES

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    The Who Cares About the Rock Hall? podcast is a must-listen for music nerds and fans of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Hosted by Joe and Kristen, this podcast delves into the world of music history and nostalgia with a dose of insider intrigue. The caliber of guests on the show, including actual hall voters and nominating committee members, is impressive. The episodes are consistently well-researched, thoughtful, and hilarious, making them highly entertaining to listen to.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is how much you can learn from it. Not only does it provide insights into the history of music, but it also sheds light on how the industry views itself. The hosts' deep dives into artists and genres offer a wealth of knowledge that goes beyond surface-level trivia. Whether you're a fan of rock or other genres like rap or blues/r&b, this podcast covers a wide range of influencers, legends, and icons. The arguments about who deserves recognition in the Rock Hall are always entertaining, and hearing conversations with music historians, comedians, and journalists adds another layer of interest.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to this podcast overall, some listeners may find that their personal tastes don't align with the discussions or opinions presented. However, even if you're not particularly interested in a specific artist or genre being discussed in an episode, the hosts keep it engaging and enjoyable through their humor and expertise.

    In conclusion, The Who Cares About the Rock Hall? podcast is an excellent source for all things related to music history and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With its well-researched episodes, impressive guest lineup, and entertaining discussions between Joe and Kristen (and their guests), this podcast is a must-listen for any music nerd or fan looking to satisfy their curiosity about influential artists across various genres. Don't miss out on this captivating exploration into an industry nostalgia celebration that might just make you care more about the Rock Hall than you thought you would.



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    Roy Trakin's 2025 Rock Hall Ballot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 58:45


    Catching up with our ol' pal Roy Trakin and finding out who he voted for this year. This show is part of ⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2025 Inductee Announcement w/ Joey Devine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 92:02


    Our pal Joey Devine returns for an annual tradition: the unveiling of this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees! This show is part of ⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Big Announcement Is Sunday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 4:06


    Look for our Inductee Reveal episode to drop this Sunday evening! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Joe's Ballot + Final Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 32:22


    Joe is coming to you solo to share his choices for this year's ballot + final predictions for how this whole thing is going to shake out. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Side Category Inductee Suggestions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 22:35


    Joe's coming to you solo this week to present some people who would be good candidates for induction through the Rock Hall's many side categories. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Maná w/ Leila Cobo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 91:26


    Billboard's Leila Cobo joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall merits of rock en español superstars Maná. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Black Crowes w/ Steven Hyden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 105:45


    Author and rock critic Steven Hyden joins the pod to argue for the Rock Hall induction of '90s southern rockers the Black Crowes. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Phish w/ Rob Mitchum

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 122:40


    Music writer and chronicler of "Phish Essays" Rob Mitchum joins the pod to argue for the Rock Hall induction of jam band titans Phish. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bad Company w/ Phil Aston

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 89:02


    Music journalist and editor-in-chief of Now Spinning Magazine, Phil Aston joins the podcast to discuss the Rock Hall merits of '70s classic rock supergroup Bad Company. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Chubby Checker w/ Bob Merlis & Gregg Geller

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 84:57


    Former NomCom members (and friends of the show) Bob Merlis & Gregg Geller return to the podcast to discuss the Rock Hall merits of long-snubbed "King of the Twist" Chubby Checker. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Billy Idol w/ David Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 89:08


    Writer/podcaster David Wild joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the life and career of '80s MTV punk superstar, Billy Idol. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Joe Cocker w/ Mark Bego

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 91:00


    Author and biographer Mark Bego joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the life and career of one of rock's great interpreters, Joe Cocker. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    2025 Nominee Announcement w/ Greg Heller

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 112:19


    Joe reveals this year's Rock Hall ballot! Co-host Kristen and annual guest for this episode, writer/producer Greg Heller have NO IDEA what artist will come next! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    First Year Eligibles of 2025 w/ Ross Cuff, Joe McAdam & Conor Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 107:14


    Play along at home with Joe, Kristen, and their guests Ross Cuff, Joe McAdam, and Conor Sullivan as they learn (via "Name That Tune") which artists become eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. It's 2000 debuts, baby! Goingo! Octobuzzy! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2025 Nominee Draft w/ River Butcher, Jimmy Pardo, and Joey Devine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 80:42


    The 7th 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

    Induct The B-52s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 12:25


    Joe goes rogue again and lays out a case for the induction of The B-52s. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Unlocked from the Patreon: The "Induct INXS" Movement w/ Jon Jamen & Jim Skivalidas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 48:45


    Originally behind a paywall over on our Patreon, here's an example of one of the "Listener Guest Episodes" that we've been doing. Sign up at patreon.com/rockhallpod if you'd also like to come on the show! In this installment, we talk to INXS enthusiasts Jon Jamen & Jim Skivalidas about the movement and petition centered around getting the band inducted. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2024 Induction Ceremony Recap Pt. 4 w/ Ross Cuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 59:16


    The fourth and FINAL installment of our recap of this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with Mr. Kristen Studard himself Ross Cuff. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2024 Induction Ceremony Recap Pt. 3 w/ Ross Cuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 53:47


    Part three of our recap of this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with Mr. Kristen Studard himself Ross Cuff. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2024 Induction Ceremony Recap Pt. 2 w/ Ross Cuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 53:38


    Part two of our recap of this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with Mr. Kristen Studard himself Ross Cuff. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2024 Induction Ceremony Recap Pt. 1 w/ Ross Cuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 65:52


    At long last, we welcome to the show Kristen's BRAND NEW HUSBAND, Ross Cuff. In part one (of ??) we recap this year's induction ceremony that was happening on their wedding day. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What to Expect at the 2024 Induction Ceremony

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 56:08


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 54:16


    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

    Big Mama Thornton w/ Maureen Mahon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 59:14


    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

    2024 Inductee Stinky Songs w/ Pat Finnerty

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 77:16


    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

    Patreon Preview: '90s Alt Rock Snubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 60:22


    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

    Jimmy Buffett w/ Mike Carlson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 93:56


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 44:27


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 54:44


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 65:47


    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

    Revisited: Mary J. Blige w/ Morgan Rhodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 62:16


    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

    Revisited: Dave Matthews Band w/ Torio van Grol

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 76:43


    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

    Remastered: MC5 w/ Mikal Cronin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 63:31


    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

    2024 Rock Hall Connections w/ Paul Brittain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 63:30


    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

    DJ Yella's Ballot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 36:48


    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

    Evelyn McDonnell's Ballot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 33:30


    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

    David Cantwell & Charles Hughes' Ballots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 66:28


    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

    Bob Merlis & Gregg Geller's 2024 Rock Hall Ballots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 47:07


    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

    Lori Majewski's 2024 Rock Hall Ballot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 48:34


    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

    Karen Glauber & Jim McGuinn's 2024 Rock Hall Ballots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 50:43


    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

    Lauren Onkey's 2024 Rock Hall Ballot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 61:08


    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

    Miles Marshall Lewis' 2024 Rock Hall Ballot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 47:56


    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

    Karen Tongson's 2024 Rock Hall Ballot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 56:10


    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

    Bill Adler's 2024 Rock Hall Ballot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 45:47


    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

    Roy Trakin's 2024 Rock Hall Ballot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 64:52


    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

    2024 Inductee Announcement w/ Joey Devine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 66:36


    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

    Eric B. & Rakim w/ Bakari Kitwana

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 107:12


    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

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    Lenny Kravitz w/ Chris Molanphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 100:34


    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

    Kool & the Gang w/ Rickey Vincent

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 113:11


    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

    Foreigner w/ Matt Wardlaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 107:30


    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

    Sinead O'Connor w/ Adele Bertei

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 102:21


    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

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