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Who Cares About the Rock Hall?
by Joe Kwaczala & Kristen Studard
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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Karen Tongson's 2026 Rock Hall Ballot
Music writer Karen Tongson joins the show to discuss how she approached 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
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David Cantwell & Charles Hughes' 2026 Rock Hall Ballots
Music writers David Cantwell and Charles Hughes (No Fences Review) join the show to discuss how they approached 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
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Edna Gundersen's 2026 Rock Hall Ballot
Former NomCom member and music journalist Edna Gundersen joins the show to discuss how she approached 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
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Bob Merlis & Gregg Geller's 2026 Rock Hall Ballots
Former NomCom members and industry vets Bob Merlis and Gregg Geller join the show to discuss how they approached 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
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Miles Marshall Lewis's 2026 Rock Hall Ballot
Music writer Miles Marshall Lewis joins the show to discuss how he approached 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
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Lauren Onkey's 2026 Rock Hall Ballot
Former NomCom member Lauren Onkey joins the show to discuss how she approached 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
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Chris Molanphy's 2026 Rock Hall Ballot
Hit Parade podcaster and music writer Chris Molanphy joins the show to discuss how he approached 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
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Roy Trakin's 2026 Rock Hall Ballot
Former NomCom member Roy Trakin joins the show to discuss how he approached 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
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Maura Johnston's 2026 Rock Hall Ballot
Music writer Maura Johnston joins the show to discuss how she approached 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
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2026 Inductee Reveal w/ Joey Devine
The day is finally here! Joe reveals who's getting into the Rock Hall this year. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Final Predictions for the 2026 Rock Hall Class
Joe and Kristen give the cases for/against each of this year's nominees and give their final predictions. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Phil Collins w/ Michael Hann
UK critic Michael Hann joins the show to discuss the music and career of prog rock drummer-turned-ubiquitous pop superstar Phil Collins. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Wu-Tang Clan w/ S.H. Fernando Jr.
Music journalist/author S.H. Fernando Jr. (From the Streets of Shaolin: The Wu-Tang Saga) joins the show to discuss the Rock Hall merits of groundbreaking hip-hop posse Wu Tang-Clan. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jeff Buckley w/ Daphne Brooks
Writer/author Daphne Brooks returns to the show to discuss the tragically brief career of '90s singer/songwriter and sensitive vocal powerhouse, Jeff Buckley. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Luther Vandross w/ Craig Seymour
Writer/author Craig Seymour comes back to the pod to discuss the potential Rock Hal future of first-time nominee and '80s R&B megastar Luther Vandross. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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INXS w/ Bee France & Haydn Murdoch
Podcasters Bee France & Haydn Murdoch (INXS: Access All Areas) join Joe & Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall merits of '80s Australian rock gods, INXS. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2026 Nominee Announcement w/ Greg Heller
It's that time of year again! Joe reveals the nominees on this year's Rock Hall ballot to Kristen and perennial guest Greg Heller who have NO IDEA what he's about to say! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Joe's Ideal Ballot for 2026
Joe outlines what he thinks would be a perfect ballot for this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2026 Nominee Draft w/ River Butcher, Jimmy Pardo, and Joey Devine
The 8th Annual Rock Hall Nominee Draft! Once again, 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
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First Year Eligibles of 2026 w/ Cullen Crawford & Joe McAdam
The new year has officially begun! We get our pals Cullen Crawford & Joe McAdam in the studio to reveal who's becoming eligible for the Rock Hall in the year 2026. And we do it "Name That Tune" style. How quickly can you recognize these artists whose first released recording was in 2001? Goingo. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Induct the B-52s (I Mean It)
Joe's doing his thing again where he pleads for the B-52s to be in the Rock Hall. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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LIVE! Induction Pre-Show in Los Angeles
Live, from the Elysian Theater (Skunk Room) in Los Angeles, it's our 2025 induction preview show! With special guests Joey Devine, Greg Heller, and Ross Cuff. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2025 Induction Ceremony Recap
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
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What to Expect at the 2025 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
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
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Salt-N-Pepa w/ Eddie O'Loughlin
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
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Which 2025 Inductees Does the Hall Need Most? w/ Todd in the Shadows & Lina Morgan
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
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2025 Inductee Stinky Songs w/ Pat Finnerty
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
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Nicky Hopkins w/ Julian Dawson
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
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Chubby Checker Is Being Weird About His Induction
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
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REMASTERED: The Spinners (and Thom Bell!) w/ AD Amorosi
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
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SUPERCUT: Who Will Induct the Class of 2025?
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
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2025 Inductee Connections
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
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REMASTERED: The White Stripes w/ Sean Cannon
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
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REMASTERED: Warren Zevon w/ James Fritz
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
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REMASTERED: Cyndi Lauper w/ Annie Zaleski
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
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REMASTERED: Outkast w/ Regina Bradley
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
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REMASTERED: Soundgarden w/ Kyle Duncan Graham
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
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Evelyn McDonnell's 2025 Rock Hall Ballot
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
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Lori Majewski's 2025 Rock Hall Ballot
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
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David Cantwell & Charles Hughes' 2025 Rock Hall Ballots
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
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Lauren Onkey's 2025 Rock Hall Ballot
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
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Devon Ivie's 2025 Rock Hall Ballot
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
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Karen Glauber & Jim McGuinn's 2025 Rock Hall Ballot
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
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Chris Molanphy's 2025 Rock Hall Ballot
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
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Miles Marshall Lewis' 2025 Rock Hall Ballot
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
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Roy Trakin's 2025 Rock Hall Ballot
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
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2025 Inductee Announcement w/ Joey Devine
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
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The Big Announcement Is Sunday!
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
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Joe's Ballot + Final Predictions
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
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Side Category Inductee Suggestions
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
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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