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Published 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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
NomCom member Karen Glauber and radio veteran Jim McGuinn 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
Music writer Evelyn McDonnell 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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