Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

By Joe Kwaczala & Kristen StudardMusic Music Commentary Music Interviews Music History

Who Cares About the Rock Hall? episodes

October 02 Gram Parsons w/ Holly George-Warren
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.

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1 hr 44 min
September 25 Queen Latifah w/ Monica Lynch
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.

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1 hr 29 min
September 18 Arif Mardin w/ Joe Mardin
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.

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1 hr
September 11 How 1981 Changed the Game for the 2026 Inductees w/ Greg Heller
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.

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1 hr 30 min
September 04 Celia Cruz w/ Ana Cristina Reymundo
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.

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1 hr 21 min
August 28 Jimmy Miller w/ Jim Merlis
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.

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1 hr 12 min
August 21 2026 Inductee Connections
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.

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1 hr 10 min
August 14 Remastered: Billy Idol w/ David Wild
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.

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1 hr 22 min
August 07 Remastered: Sade w/ Danyel Smith
We revisit our 2024 conversation with NomCom member Danyel Smith about Sade. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts.

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1 hr 22 min
July 31 Remastered: Fela Kuti w/ Michael Veal
We revisit our 2021 conversation with author Michael Veal about Fela Kuti. This show is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts.

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1 hr 13 min

About Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

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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)…