Hall Watchers

Join us as we talk about our top induction picks for the Early Influence, Ahmet Ertegun and Musical Excellence categories at the Rock Hall.

Join us today for a recap of this week's whirlwind trip to Cleveland! We talk about the newest exhibit "Get Back to Let It Be", our experience at Rock Hall Nights, what it was like meeting Jason Hanley and Greg Harris and what it felt like to "get back" to basics. 

Today we talk about the history of the Best Original Song category at the Academy Awards. We talk about the rule changes over the decades, some fun statistics, which of this year's Rock Hall nominees are also Oscar nominees and our favorite song nominees/winners. 

Out there's an induction waiting to be had, you think we'll let it go, you're mad. Today we discuss why metal gods Judas Priest belong in the Rock Hall. 

Today we discuss the documentary Phil Lynott: Songs For While I’m Away and why we think Thin Lizzy might be one of the biggest Rock Hall snubs yet. We talk about our impressions of the documentary, the themes we took away from it and the incredible legacy Phil Lynott left behind. 

It's Groundhog Day and the newest Rock Hall nominees are out. Join us for our reactions and find out if "Punxsutawney Phil Collins" predicts 6 more years of the same nominees. 

It was a big week in music news and we're here to discuss it all! We talk about the Rock Hall Nom Com meeting, the drama between Taylor Swift and Damon Albarn, the newest feud between Morrissey and Johnny Marr and why old music is having a moment. We also remember Meat Loaf and Ronnie Spector.

Today we’re joined by friend and Rock Hall superfan Greg Peurach! We discuss his almost 21 year relationship with the Rock Hall, what he thinks they get right, what changes they need to make and who his biggest snubs are. We also discuss the music of his native Detroit and which Detroit artists still need to be inducted into the Rock Hall.

Join us as we kick off 2022 with a casual episode reviewing HBO's Music Box documentary series, which covers the Woodstock '99 festival, Alanis Morissette, DMX. Kenny G, Robert Stigwood and Juice WRLD. We talk about each of the documentaries, what we liked the best, what our takeaways were and whether anyone can truly handle the saxiness of Kenny G. 

Today we have the privilege of speaking with rock icon Suzi Quatro, the first female bass player to become a major rock star and front her own band. We talk to her about her life, legacy and, of course - why she should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Join us as we close the chapter on Rock Hall 2021 with a supersized reaction to the supersized official HBO ceremony broadcast. We discuss each induction segment, our thoughts on what worked and what didn't, and discuss what we'd like to see for next year. 

From catchy pop anthems like “I’m So Excited” to the funky socially conscious “Yes We Can Can” to the history-making country ballad “Fairytale”, the Pointer Sisters were a fiercely talented group of women who could master any genre. Today Nick Bambach joins us to discuss their legacy, why they need to be inducted next into the Rock Hall and who might be their advocate on the Nom Com.

Today we review “The United States of Insanity”, a documentary detailing the 2014 legal battle between the Insane Clown Posse and the FBI. We discuss this oft-maligned, misunderstood group, the First Amendment and why every American should be Team Juggalo.

We're back for a hot minute with a casual episode where we discuss everything from the Rock Hall, social media, mental health and the Insane Clown Posse. Grab some snacks and let's chat!

Does “hair metal” belong in the Rock Hall? Inspired by Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock’s book “Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion,” we dare to lobby for bands from the ultimate decade of excess for Rock Hall induction.

Will Jay-Z show up? Will the Rock Hall dare to make ceremony time for Singles? Will Ray Parker Jr.'s "Ghostbusters" be the all-star jam? We do what we do best and wildly speculate about what the upcoming Rock Hall 2021 ceremony will look like.

Today we discuss 12 artists from our Induct The Pioneers project who we believe should be inducted under the Early Influence category at the Rock Hall. 

Today we review this summer's critical darling and feel-good documentary 'Summer of Soul', directed by Questlove. Join us as we discuss the music performances, fashion and sociopolitical themes depicted in the film. And awards? All we can say to Questlove is, are you ready? 

40 years ago a “new concept in television” was born and changed the music industry as we know it. Join us for a nostalgic look at the night MTV launched and hear us recap its first two hours of airtime, technical difficulties and all. We react to the first 25 videos ever played, discuss how John Sykes might influence the Rock Hall’s treatment of MTV artists, lay out why the Rock Hall should “Induct the VJs” and also reflect on MTV’s legacy.

We’re leaving for our summer break with a super-sized episode that might be our most honest yet. We discuss how we feel now about the Rock Hall 2021 class, lobby critique at the discourse online in our community, talk about sexism and speculate on the future of the podcast.