Ep. 206 - Back From The Philippines And Right In To And Roll Hall Of Fame 2026 Picks And Snubs

Send us Fan MailI come back from the Philippines and shake off brutal jet lag before diving into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026 results and the snubs that still make no sense. We argue about what “counts” as rock, why the Hall’s side categories feel like a loophole, and how New Wave legends like Talking Heads, The Cure, The Police, and The Cars hold up when you actually test the label. • trip highlights from the Philippines and the reality of a 12-hour time jump • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026 nominees and the predictions we made • the final 2026 inductees and why some picks feel obvious • Mariah Carey’s absence and the case for uniqueness versus popularity • frustration with Early Influence and Musical Excellence categories and what they imply about the rules • 2025 versus 2026 class comparison and which year feels stronger • the Big Four of New Wave debate and why genre labels get slippery • why a familiar Cars song suddenly becomes an obsession If you like it, share it. If you like this podcast SHARE it. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the show you can email us at: [email protected]