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

Episodes

Who Will Induct the Class of 2024? (A Supercut of Previous Episodes) 30.08.2024 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 23.08.2024 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) 16.08.2024 1:05:47

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 09.08.2024 1:02:16

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 02.08.2024 1:16:43

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 26.07.2024 1:03:31

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 19.07.2024 1:03:30

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 12.07.2024 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 05.07.2024 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 28.06.2024 1:06:28

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 21.06.2024 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 14.06.2024 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 07.06.2024 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 31.05.2024 1:01:08

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 24.05.2024 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 17.05.2024 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 10.05.2024 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 03.05.2024 1:04:52

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 22.04.2024 1:06:36

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 19.04.2024 1:47:12

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

Lenny Kravitz w/ Chris Molanphy 12.04.2024 1:40:34

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 05.04.2024 1:53:11

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 29.03.2024 1:47:30

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 22.03.2024 1:42:21

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

Cher w/ Lindsay Zoladz 15.03.2024 1:35:36

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