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Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

Joe Kwaczala & Kristen Studard
Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame
Outkast
Mariah Carey
Mary J. Blige
Chubby Checker
Joe Cocker
Cyndi Lauper
Billy Idol
Soundgarden
Oasis
Cher
Sinead O'connor
B-52s
Bad Company
The White Stripes
Foreigner
Kool & the Gang
Warren Zevon
Dave Matthews Band
Ozzy Osbourne

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Recent Guests

Edna Gundersen
Former USA Today music writer, Rock Hall nominating committee member in the 1990s
USA Today (former)
Episode: Edna Gundersen's 2026 Rock Hall Ballot
Maura Johnston
Music writer
Boston, MA
Episode: Maura Johnston's 2026 Rock Hall Ballot
Michael Hann
Freelance writer and former music editor of The Guardian
The Guardian (UK)
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Music journalist, rapper, producer, author of From the Streets of Shaolin, The Wu-Tang Saga
Author/Journalist, Wu-Tang Clan chronicler
Episode: Wu-Tang Clan w/ S.H. Fernando Jr.
Daphne Brooks
Writer, author, Yale professor; wrote the 33 1/3 book on Jeff Buckley's Grace
Yale University / author
Episode: Jeff Buckley w/ Daphne Brooks
Craig Seymour
Music writer and author of Luther, The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross
Author
Episode: Luther Vandross w/ Craig Seymour
Bee France
Host of InXS Access All Areas (Australia)
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Haydn Murdoch
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An unspecified guest who contributes to discussions
Episode: 2026 Nominee Announcement w/ Greg Heller

Hosts

Joe Kwaczala
Host with encyclopedic rock knowledge and enthusiastic advocacy. Often drives the conversation with deep dives and prepared materials.
Kristen Studard
Co-host providing skepticism and counterpoint; known for challenging assumptions and driving critical discussion.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 374 ratings
  • Thanks for an insightful podcast. It is giving me an education

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Brendan S
    2 months ago
  • Love it

    Updsted 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 getting better! My kind of music nerdery and insider intrigue. I’m hooked. Keep it up. The caliber of guests, including actual hall voters and nominating committee members, is impressive. Must-listen podcast about a mostly-unimportant industry nostalgia celebration. Who cares? I do! Why do I care? I don’t know!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MelBay
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 have to remember to check on the pod homepage for new episodes. Still will continue to check in despite the mishaps. Take care!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crypticmeta
    United States4 months ago
  • 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 a wonderful host who understands pacing and how to have a discussion. Kristen though, is there to derail flow with interruptions and uninformed opinions. It would be great if she didn’t feel she needed to jump into the middle of every sentence sometime else is saying so she can state her opinion over theirs, only in an incredibly unfunny way.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Not Tom Selleck
    United States4 months ago
  • 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.

    Tough listen sometimes as the rock hall moves on from the 70s and the hosts talk more and more like the establishment they used to complain about.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    TytePNW
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners praise the knowledgeable yet entertaining banter between hosts and guests.
Guest variety, including actual voters and insiders, adds credibility and depth.
The show is appreciated for its in-depth ballots and legacy discussions, making it a go-to for music nerds.
Some critics feel Kristen's interruptions can derail flow, while others enjoy the dynamic energy.
Fans note the back catalog and annual ballots as especially engaging and informative.

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INXS w/ Bee France & Haydn Murdoch
Q: What makes INXS a strong candidate for the Rock Hall this year?
The band has a broad, enduring catalog with crossover appeal in rock and dance scenes, and their first-year eligibility plus recent momentum creates a compelling case for induction.
REMASTERED: The White Stripes w/ Sean Cannon
Q: What led you to doing a podcast about the White Stripes?
I used to work in public radio, have a long history in podcasts, in audio in general. The idea of a podcast came up while working with Ben Blackwell of Third Man Records as they commemorated the 20th anniversary of The White Stripes' first album.
REMASTERED: Outkast w/ Regina Bradley
Q: Should OutKast be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Yes, they should get in and ideally next year for the 30th anniversary of their first album.
REMASTERED: Outkast w/ Regina Bradley
Q: At what point does the fandom become a scholarly pursuit for you?
After I finished my PhD, I started a podcast to talk about OutKast, which eventually became a book.
REMASTERED: Outkast w/ Regina Bradley
Q: What is your connection to OutKast?
I remember the first time I heard OutKast was after an episode of Martin, but I really got into them around the time I started high school.

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A sharp, opinionated discussion about the Rock Hall ballot and inductee landscape, featuring Joe Kwaczala and Kristen Studard with a rotating slate of guests who are music journalists, historians, comedians, and industry insiders. Episodes balance ballot strategy, historical context, and personal taste, often weighing legacy acts against newer influences with humor and deep knowledge. Noteworthy for its insider perspective, candid debates, and a democratic, accessible vibe that makes complex nomination politics approachable for music fans and potential guests alike.

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2. Maura Johnston
3. Michael Hann
4. SH. Fernando Jr. (Skiz)
5. Daphne Brooks
6. Craig Seymour
7. Bee France
8. Haydn Murdoch

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