Calling More Voters (Bob Merlis, Evelyn McDonnell, Edna Gundersen)

Radiohead w/ Demi Adejuyigbe: Comedian/writer/podcaster Demi Adejuyigbe (The Good Place, Punch Up the Jam) comes by to talk the criminally-snubbed Radiohead with Joe & Kristen. Also discussed is potential future first-year-eligible inductees, as well as Kristen's mom's visit to the museum Cleveland. by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

112 min listen

Toto w/ Scott Gairdner: Joe & Kristen welcome the very funny writer/director Scott Gairdner (Conan, Moonbeam City) to talk about studio musician supergroup and '80s hitmakers Toto. The Hall's stance on country music is discussed, as well as its consistent snubbing of some of music's greatest divas. Do they also somehow manage to shit on The Moody Blues in this one? Yes. by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

100 min listen

Dick Dale w/ Greg Behrendt: Joe & Kristen welcome comedian/author Greg Behrendt (Walking the Room, He's Just Not That Into You) to the podcast. Somehow they get on a tear where they're really roasting The Moody Blues, as Joe begrudgingly tries to make a case for them. They also discuss the impact/influence of surf guitar pioneer Dick Dale and if he deserves a spot in the Hall. Things are capped off with a round of Identify the Popular Song in a Competitive Situation, this time with the 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die. by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

89 min listen

The Replacements w/ Paul Brittain: Actor and comedian Paul Brittain (SNL) joins Joe & Kristen in this (the second!) episode. Overall, Joe is still attempting to get Kristen on-board with this whole idea. They react to the news of the 2018 induction ceremony, which featured some truly wild shit. They evaluate the worthiness of The Replacements as potential inductees and play another round of "Identify This Popular Song in a Competitive Situation." by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

98 min listen

2019 Nominee Announcement! (Not Really...): The long-awaited nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2019 are here. Or are they? by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

34 min listen

BONUS EPISODE - A Defense of The Moody Blues: In this very first bonus episode, Joe tries to make a case for The Moody Blues' induction, so that Kristen can stop being so mad about it. by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

39 min listen

Liz Phair w/ Emma Koenig: Emma Koenig, author of the new book MOAN, swings by the studio to talk to Joe & Kristen about alt-rock goddess Liz Phair. They also go through some of Vulture writer Bill Wyman's ranking of all the Rock Hall inductees. And the gang plays a game at the end! Wow. by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

100 min listen

2018 Induction Ceremony w/ Jamison Webb: Joe & Kristen welcome comedian/actor Jamison Webb (The Second City) to talk about the Hall. Like Joe, Jamison is actually invested in this institution and has been for a while! This upsets Kristen. The bulk of this episode is dedicated to recapping and reviewing the HBO broadcast of the 2018 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, featuring inductees The Cars, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Dire Straits, Nina Simone, The Moody Blues, and Bon Jovi. by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

100 min listen

Pixies w/ Nate Fernald: Comedian Nate Fernald (The Late Late Show) joins Joe & Kristen for the podcast's very first episode. Joe attempts to break down what exactly the Rock Hall is and how it operates, as Kristen laughs in his face. The upcoming 2018 induction is discussed, and the Pixies are evaluated as a potential future inductee. The very original game "Identify That Popular Song in a Competitive Situation" is debuted and played. by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

86 min listen

Pat Benatar w/ Karen Kilgariff: Comedian & musician Karen Kilgariff (My Favorite Murder podcast) joins Joe & Kristen to evaluate the Hall prospects of a much-discussed artist: Pat Benatar! Also discussed are rock & roll murders, snubbed female musicians, and something called the "Ooh Ooh Song." by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

107 min listen

Whitney Houston w/ Carl Tart: The hilarious Carl Tart (Comedy Bang! Bang!) joins Joe & Kristen to talk about one of the hall's biggest snubs: Whitney Houston. Other divas (who are in and not in the Hall) are discussed, like Donna Summer, Tina Turner, and Chaka Khan. Also, they attempt to play some games, and the results are... mixed! by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

103 min listen

Warren Zevon w/ James Fritz: Stand-up comedian James Fritz joins Joe & Kristen to discuss Warren Zevon's potential as a Rock Hall inductee. Also discussed is Randy Newman's recent concert at the Hollywood Bowl, and we revisit the ballot from the year 2000. It's a new streamlined version of the podcast! It's a little shorter! There's theme music! Wow! by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

83 min listen

Taylor Swift w/ Ellie McElvain: Stand-up and writer Ellie McElvain joins Joe & Kristen to rep hard for Taylor Swift and her potential Rock Hall future in this pop-heavy episode. Also discussed are Rolling Stone's list of "The New Immortals" as well as choreographed middle school dance routines. by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

119 min listen

Roxy Music w/ Roy Trakin: Former Nominating Committee member Roy Trakin joins Joe & Kristen to talk about his history with the Hall, as well as the merits of Roxy Music. Roy has had a long career as a rock journalist and gives some insight as to what goes down when the Hall is determining its annual nominees. This is truly... A Very Special Episode. by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

95 min listen

A History of First-Year-Nominated Inductees: Joe gives Kristen and Joey a history lesson of the artists who have been inducted into the Rock Hall the first time they appeared on the ballot. by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

63 min listen

The Prodigy w/ Anna Seregina: Comedian Anna Seregina joins Joe & Kristen on the podcast this week. Much of the episode is spent recapping Joe's attempts to get into the 2017 induction ceremony. Also, the '90s techno, big-beat group The Prodigy is evaluated in terms of their rock hall worthiness. Damn, Daniel. by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

88 min listen

2019 Nominee Draft w/ Greg Behrendt & Joey Devine: Comedians (and podcasters) Greg Behrendt and Joey Devine return to the show to join Joe and Kristen for the inaugural "Who Cares" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominee Draft! The group takes turns picking eligible artists that they believe will be among the list of nominees for the Class of 2019. by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

79 min listen

Harry Nilsson w/ Megan Koester by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

103 min listen

Indigo Girls w/ Emily Heller: Comedian/writer Emily Heller (Barry, People of Earth) comes by the podcast to let Joe & Kristen know why she thinks the Indigo Girls belong in the Hall. Also discussed is the changing attitudes towards selling out, Phil Collins vs. Peter Gabriel, and Tig Notaro's most recent stand-up special. by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

108 min listen

The Previously Nominated w/ Joe McAdam: Comedian/writer Joe McAdam joins Joe & Kristen to chat about ALL the artists who have been nominated but not inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It's another chapter in our on-going special coverage, leading up to the nominee announcement! by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

76 min listen

Foo Fighters w/ Allie Goertz: Musician/writer Allie Goertz joins Joe & Kristen to talk about Foo Fighters. Also discussed is Allie's father's 80s cover band (Knyght Ryder) as well as Jeff Lynne's ELO and if any women like The Who. Almost nothing rude is said about The Moody Blues. Almost. by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

97 min listen

They Might Be Giants w/ Joey Devine: Comedian and podcaster Joey Devine (Roundball Rock podcast) comes by to talk about the divisive They Might Be Giants with Joe & Kristen. Also discussed is Joey's run-in with Seymour Stein, a potential Eagles Broadway musical, and good rock books/documentaries. by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

103 min listen

Todd Rundgren w/ Roy Trakin: Former Nominating Committee member and journalist Roy Trakin returns to the show to discuss the career and Rock Hall merits of Todd Rundgren! Also, Joe and Kristen help Roy fill out his ballot! This episode is really something... anything? by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

81 min listen

Lesley Gore w/ Bob Merlis: Former Nominating Committee member Bob Merlis comes by the studio to tell Joe & Kristen about his experiences with the Hall. Lots of fun insights and stories, as Bob was on the NomCom for 23 years and has been in the industry working in publicity for even longer. They also evaluate Lesley Gore's potential as a future inductee and hatch a plan to expedite the process. by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

105 min listen

Joe & Kristen Go to the Museum!: In this episode "from the vault," Joe and Kristen talk about their recent visits to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame museum in Cleveland. by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

42 min listen

The Guess Who w/ Grace Spelman by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

78 min listen

Special Announcement!: No new episode this week, but Joe & Kristen have a fun announcement. Also included is something special from the archives! by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

15 min listen

Def Leppard w/ Patrick Fabian: Actor Patrick Fabian (Better Call Saul) joins Joe & Kristen to talk about one of his favorite bands, current Rock Hall nominee Def Leppard. Also discussed in this episode: Patrick's attendance of the 2017 induction ceremony, his run-ins with several former inductees, and something called "The Magic Bus." by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

109 min listen

Iron Maiden w/ Jimmy Pardo: Comedian and fellow podcaster Jimmy Pardo (Never Not Funny, Conan) joins Joe & Kristen to talk the merits of Iron Maiden in this super-sized episode. Also discussed is Jimmy's trip to the 2016 induction, as well as Jimmy Buffett's Hall prospects. by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

112 min listen

Sublime w/ Cullen Crawford: Writer Cullen Crawford (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) joins Joe & Kristen to express his complicated love for Sublime, as they evaluate their potential for Rock Hall induction. Also discussed are Joe and Kristen's Rock Hall dreams/nightmares, as well as Bill Wyman's ranking of inductees for Vulture. And perhaps most thrilling of all? A statement is read... from a shadowy informant! by Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

85 min listen

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