Episodes
We call up nine official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame voters to see who they're choosing on their ballot this year. Some even let us influence their decision! Featuring Karen Glauber, Jim McGuinn, Gregg Geller, Bob Merlis, Laina Dawes, Roy Trakin, Evelyn McDonnell, Lauren Onkey, and Chris Molanphy. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/28/23
Journalist AD Amorosi joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the Detroit-formed but Philly-produced soul group The Spinners. Will fourth time on the ballot be the charm for finally getting into the Rock Hall? This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/21/23
Writer Tricia Gilbride joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the music, career, and Rock Hall merits of '90s singer-songwriter icon Sheryl Crow. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/14/23
We were lucky to talk to Seymour Stein on two occasions. In his memory, we've compiled the most memorable moments from those appearances. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/07/23
Journalist and editor Brooklyn White joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the music and career of paradigm-shifting hip-hop innovator Missy Elliott. She made the ballot on her first year of eligibility-- will she make it to the induction stage for 2023? This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/31/23
Given the renewed attention online regarding the small percentage of women in the Hall, we thought we'd revisit our discussion with Ann Powers on this very subject. We go through every year of inductions and determine how we got to this place. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/24/23
Journalist/podcaster Sean Cannon (Striped) joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the potential Rock Hall future of '00s rock saviors The White Stripes. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/17/23
Author Annie Zaleski returns to the show to discuss the *unusual* career of '80s New Wave superstar Cyndi Lauper. It's her first year on a Rock Hall ballot... will she make the cut? Listen and find out what we think! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/10/23
In 2019, we did an episode on A Tribe Called Quest with our pal comedian Matt Braunger. They've since been on two ballots, so we thought we'd clean that sucker up and re-air it. More consistent levels! A few more song drops! Check it out! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/03/23
Author Joe Nick Patoski (Willie Nelson: An Epic Life) joins Joe & Kristen to advocate for the induction of legendary country (and pop cultural) icon Willie Nelson. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/24/23
We've polished up and remastered our 2018 conversation with comedian James Fritz all about the sardonic singer-songwriter's singer-songwriter Warren Zevon. We've added song clips, fixed the sound levels, and cut out all the nonsense! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/17/23
Writer/podcaster Scott Gairdner (Podcast: The Ride) joins the show for an episode where Joe shares his findings on how and when the artists on the 2023 Rock Hall ballot intersect. Have some collaborated musically? What do they think of each other? Have they covered each other's songs? All this and more if you listen in! Also Kristen is there. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/10/23
It's the most exciting show of the year! Joe reveals the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot to Kristen and friend of the show Greg Heller, neither of whom know what's coming. Will it be exciting? Surprising? Annoying? Listen along and find out! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/01/23
The Draft Squad assembles for one of our best annual episodes: the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominee Ballot Draft! Will reigning champion River hold onto the crown? Will Joe use his Rock Hall expertise to climb back to the top? Will Kristen completely whiff it again? Will Jimmy follow his classic rock heart to the detriment of his score? Will Joey even show up? Listen and find out! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/27/23
After a brief hiatus, Joe and Kristen return to the podcast for their annual "Name That Tune" episode featuring artists newly eligible for the Rock Hall! And they're joined by their pals, the comedians behind the podcast "Football Friends Who Are Gambling" Cullen Crawford and Joe McAdam. It's a fun one-- play along at home! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/20/23
Joe & Kristen discuss the future of the show. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/01/22
Friend of the show Joey Devine (Roundball Rock) returns to the show for a recap of HBO's epic 4-hour broadcast of this year's induction ceremony. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/24/22
Joe & Kristen talk to listener Josh Kitchen about his unique experience as an audience member sitting on the stage at the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/17/22
 Podcaster Pat Francis (Rock Solid) returns to the show to recap his experience attending the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/10/22
Writer Ann Powers (NPR Music) returns to the show for a discussion on what we're expecting to happen at this week's Rock Hall induction ceremony. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/03/22
Hosts of the Song vs. Song podcast Todd Nathanson (Todd in the Shadows) & Lina Morgan join the show to discuss this year's inductees and whether they need the Hall more than the Hall needs them. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/27/22
Podcasters Nate LeBlanc & Demone Carter (Dad Bod Rap Pod) join Joe & Kristen for a discussion about hip-hop and its place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/20/22
Comedians/podcasters Tyler Snodgrass & Danny Maupin (Take This Pod and Shove It) join Joe & Kristen to talk about the Rock Hall's strange and evolving relationship with country music. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/13/22
Podcaster/YouTuber Pat Finnerty (What Makes This Song Stink) joins Joe & Kristen to talk about the stinkiest songs from this year's Rock Hall class of inductees. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/06/22
Comedian/actor Jamison Webb returns to the show for a discussion on who the Hall should induct in its nebulous "Musical Excellence" category. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/29/22