Joe Kwaczala & Kristen Studard

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. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.

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Joe Kwaczala & Kristen Studard

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2025 Induction Ceremony Recap 14.11.2025 1:37:50

Joe and Kristen review 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

What to Expect at the 2025 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony 07.11.2025 1:14:03

Joe and Kristen break down how this weekend's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is likely to go down. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salt-N-Pepa w/ Eddie O'Loughlin 31.10.2025 1:22:09

Next Plateau Records founder Eddie O'Loughlin joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the music & career of hip-hop godmothers (who he signed!) Salt-N-Pepa. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which 2025 Inductees Does the Hall Need Most? w/ Todd in the Shadows & Lina Morgan 24.10.2025 1:08:11

Our old pals Todd in the Shadows and Lina Morgan from the Song vs. Song podcast join us for an annual tradition: ranking the inductees based on how badly the Hall needs them (and conversely, how much THEY need the Hall). This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025 Inductee Stinky Songs w/ Pat Finnerty 17.10.2025 1:12:28

Our pal Pat Finnerty (What Makes This Song Stink) returns to the show to count down the stinkiest songs from each of this year's Rock Hall inductees. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicky Hopkins w/ Julian Dawson 10.10.2025 1:07:56

Musician and author Julian Dawson (And on Piano... Nicky Hopkins) joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the life and work of prolific pianist session man, Nicky Hopkins! This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chubby Checker Is Being Weird About His Induction 03.10.2025 47:45

After a long break, Joe catches Kristen up on Hall news and goings-on with an emphasis on Chubby Checker's weird decision, regarding his induction. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REMASTERED: The Spinners (and Thom Bell!) w/ AD Amorosi 26.09.2025 1:08:32

Since Thom Bell is being inducted this year, we thought we'd revisit our chat with AD Amorosi about The Spinners. We discuss Thom Bell a good amount in this one! This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPERCUT: Who Will Induct the Class of 2025? 19.09.2025 41:13

We pull clips from every artist episode to compile our thoughts on who the special guests of this year's ceremony might be! This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025 Inductee Connections 12.09.2025 30:59

Recorded right after this year's inductee announcement, here's an episode mapping all the connections that exist among this year's Rock Hall class. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REMASTERED: The White Stripes w/ Sean Cannon 15.08.2025 1:24:42

Revisiting our 2023 White Stripes episode with Sean Cannon! This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REMASTERED: Warren Zevon w/ James Fritz 10.08.2025 41:28

Enjoy this remastered version of our 2018 episode about Warren Zevon with comedian James Fritz! This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REMASTERED: Cyndi Lauper w/ Annie Zaleski 02.08.2025 1:13:24

Enjoy this streamlined version of our 2023 episode about Cyndi Lauper with author Annie Zaleski! This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REMASTERED: Outkast w/ Regina Bradley 27.07.2025 1:07:07

In this unearthed episode from December 2020, Dr. Regina Bradley joins Joe & Kristen to discuss all things OUTKAST. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REMASTERED: Soundgarden w/ Kyle Duncan Graham 18.07.2025 1:02:27

We've unearthed our Soundgarden episode from October 2019 with Kyle Duncan Graham! Back when they were first nominated and now here we are and they're getting in. Wild. Enjoy this walk down memory lane. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evelyn McDonnell's 2025 Rock Hall Ballot 05.07.2025 56:12

Author Evelyn McDonnell joins us to share her ballot from this year. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lori Majewski's 2025 Rock Hall Ballot 27.06.2025 1:05:36

Radio personality and author Lori Majewski joins us to share her ballot from this year. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Cantwell & Charles Hughes' 2025 Rock Hall Ballots 20.06.2025 1:13:43

Musical critics David Cantwell & Charles Hughes (No Fences Review) join us to share their ballots from this year. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Onkey's 2025 Rock Hall Ballot 13.06.2025 1:06:26

Former NomCom member Lauren Onkey shares her ballot with us. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devon Ivie's 2025 Rock Hall Ballot 06.06.2025 48:37

Vulture's dedicated Rock Hall journalist Devon Ivie reveals who she voted for this year. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karen Glauber & Jim McGuinn's 2025 Rock Hall Ballot 31.05.2025 1:10:29

Friends Karen Glauber (Nominating Committee) and Jim McGuinn (WXPN) share their ballot with us. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Molanphy's 2025 Rock Hall Ballot 23.05.2025 53:03

Writer/podcaster Chris Molanphy (Hit Parade) shares his ballot with us. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miles Marshall Lewis' 2025 Rock Hall Ballot 16.05.2025 47:52

Writer/author Miles Marshall Lewis shares his ballot with us. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roy Trakin's 2025 Rock Hall Ballot 09.05.2025 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 28.04.2025 1:32:02

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