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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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But Who Really NEEDS the Hall This Year? w/ Todd in the Shadows

2026/10/16

We're joined by our friend YouTube creator Todd in the Shadows to rank this year's inductees based on how much they NEED the Hall (versus how much the Hall needs them.) This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Stinkiest Songs from the 2026 Inductees w/ Pat Finnerty

2026/10/09

It's a beloved annual tradition! Musician and YouTuber Pat Finnerty (What Makes This Song Stink) returns to the show as we count down the stinkiest songs from the 2026 class of Rock Hall inductees. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gram Parsons w/ Holly George-Warren

2026/10/02

Current Nominating Committee member Holly George-Warren joins the show to discuss the life and career of 2026 Early Influence inductee, Gram Parsons. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Queen Latifah w/ Monica Lynch

2026/09/25

Former Tommy Boy Records president Monica Lynch joins the show to discuss the life and career of her long-time friend and 2026 Rock Hall Early Influence inductee, Queen Latifah. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arif Mardin w/ Joe Mardin

2026/09/18

We talk to producer Joe Mardin about his father, prolific record producer and 2026 "Musical Excellence" Rock Hall inductee, Arif Mardin. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How 1981 Changed the Game for the 2026 Inductees w/ Greg Heller

2026/09/11

The 2026 class of Rock Hall inductees seem disparate and unrelated but is there one year that ties them all together? Joe puts forth... his 1981 Theory. Featuring guest Greg Heller. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celia Cruz w/ Ana Cristina Reymundo

2026/09/04

We chat 2026 Early Influence inductee Celia Cruz with the co-author of her autobiography, Ana Cristina Reymundo! Azucar! This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Miller w/ Jim Merlis

2026/08/28

Music publicist Jim Merlis joins the show to talk about record producer and 2026 Musical Excellence inductee Jimmy Miller. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2026 Inductee Connections

2026/08/21

Unearthed from the Patreon, here's Joe & Kristen (but mostly Joe) talking about the many connections that exist among the class of inductees this year. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remastered: Billy Idol w/ David Wild

2026/08/14

We revisit our conversation with writer David Wild from last year when Billy Idol was nominated the first time. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remastered: Sade w/ Danyel Smith

2026/08/07

We revisit our 2024 conversation with NomCom member Danyel Smith about Sade. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remastered: Fela Kuti w/ Michael Veal

2026/07/31

We revisit our 2021 conversation with author Michael Veal about Fela Kuti. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remastered: Joy Division/New Order w/ Wendy Fonarow

2026/07/24

We revisit our 2019 (!!!) conversation with Wendy Fonarow about Joy Division/New Order. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REMASTERED FOR 2026: Iron Maiden w/ Jimmy Pardo

2026/07/17

We revisit our 2018 (!!!) conversation with Jimmy Pardo about Iron Maiden. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe & Kristen's 2026 Rock Hall Ballots

2026/07/10

Our hosts Joe and Kristen 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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4.7 out of 5

223 reviews

★★★★★

BostonBoy29 2026/07/11

Loved until their ballots

I thought Joe owed Kristen an apology for putting both her and us through a fake exercise when he'd already voted. Mean and dishonest

★★★★★

MelBay 2026/06/02

Love it

Updated APR 2026: the finest ballot/voting season episodes you’ve ever done. Thank you. Updated JAN 2023: You must never stop. Do not quit. It keeps g...

★★★★★

crypticmeta 2026/02/26

Love this pod

Hi Joe and Kristen. My fave pod, been listening for years! Wish ApplePodcasts would stop making me unfollow you for some reason, and randomly I just h...

★★★★☆

Not Tom Selleck 2026/02/25

Mostly fun

I truly enjoy the annual Jimmy Pardo episodes. And most of the guests are terrific and knowledgeable without trying to dominate the discussion. Joe is...

★★★☆☆

TytePNW 2026/01/30

Solid

Solid pod with knowledgeable hosts/guests. The only downside is they and their guests really show their age when talking about anything late-90s on. ...

★★★★★

QIOMD 2025/04/06

I always learn and enjoy...

Knowledgeable opinionated and fun. I care about "Who Cares About..."

★★★★★

Conor Hanney 2025/01/11

so niche.

i love it

★★☆☆☆

jbeckeriii 2024/05/07

Co-host Kristen ruins the show

*Caveat: I only recently started listening to this podcast, and have been cherry-picking episodes from the back-catalog. Like the concept of the podc...

★★★★★

B.C2 2024/03/22

Just started listening

Found this pod after Joe was on SPY pod. Great in depth and insightful discussion of musicians and music. Lots of humor too. Both hosts Kristen and...

★★★★★

KTMastandrea 2024/02/06

Great show, glad it might be back!

I have been listening for years, and I enjoy hearing folks talk about music that I (in many cases) have a lot of nostalgia for. Joe’s knowledge base i...

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