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Music supervisor and co-host of the Heat Rocks podcast Morgan Rhodes joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall potential of current nominee and queen of hip=hop soul, Mary J. Blige. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

With Iron Maiden making the ballot for the first time this year, we're re-releasing this classic episode about them from 2018. This is also the first guest appearance of our friend, comedian Jimmy Pardo. Episode has been REMASTERED, so you're getting song clip drops, boosted sound quality, and a shorter runtime! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Joe reveals the 2021 Rock Hall nominees to co-host Kristen and friend of the show Greg Heller. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Fan favorite guests (and fellow comedian podcasters) Rhea Butcher, Jimmy Pardo, and Joey Devine return to the show to draft who they think the 2021 Rock Hall nominees will be with Joe and Kristen. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Joe and Kristen welcome comedian Brett Davis to review the artists who made their debuts in 1995 and thus become eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Librarian and curator of the culture recommendation newsletter "Two Bossy Dames" Sophie Brookover joins Joe and Kristen to advocate for the Rock Hall induction of arguably the biggest female rock group of the '80s, the Bangles. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Professor, critic, and author Daphne Brooks joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the potential Rock Hall future of androgynous style icon and pop innovator Grace Jones. Also discussed in this episode is Daphne's new book Liner Notes for the Revolution, as well as her own experiences attending induction ceremonies. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Author Peter Ames Carlin joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall potential of bluesy swamp rock band Little Feat. Peter also talks up his new book Sonic Boom, which chronicles the rise and dominance of Warner Bros. Records during the reign of legendary executive (and Rock Hall inductee himself) Mo Ostin. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Joe and Kristen chat with their shadowy Rock Hall informant, once clumsily nicknamed "Deep Purple Throat," about the Rock Hall merits of reclusive and beloved British icon Kate Bush. There's of course a little insider Rock Hall talk, too. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Pop culture journalist Brittny Pierre joins Joe and Kristen to talk the Rock Hall merits of '90s pop queen Mariah Carey. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Author Dana Raidt joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall merits of "Rumble" guitar god (and subject of her new book) Link Wray. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Hip-hop scholar Dr. Regina N. Bradley joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall merits of those genre-defying ATLiens Outkast. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Music journalist Craig Seymour joins Joe and Kristen to talk about the Rock Hall merits of '70s funk-soul pioneers Labelle. We're back to doing artist-focused episodes, baby! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Music industry veterans Sandy Alouete and Karen Glauber join Joe and Kristen to talk about their experiences as current members of the Rock Hall nominating committee. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

At long last, Joe and Kristen close the book on the 2020 Rock Hall inductions and express some thanks. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Director/producer Joel Gallen and "talent executive" Rick Krim join Joe and Kristen to talk about making this year's Rock Hall induction special. Also discussed in this episode is Joel's long history with directing induction ceremonies, as well as what was planned for this year's show before the pandemic hit. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Creator of the show's logo Mike Lloyd and his multi-talented wife Meghan join Joe and Kristen to review the 2020 Rock Hall induction special on HBO. A rare in-person recording, done outside and distanced! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Joe and Kristen wonder what it would be like if the pandemic never happened and specifically, if Michael McDonald got to do a soundcheck ahead of a live induction ceremony. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Intrepid Rock Hall reporter Troy Smith (cleveland.com) joins Joe and Kristen to preview the upcoming 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Special. Also discussed in this episode are Troy's experiences in the induction ceremony press room, the curious nature of the Rock Hall Foundation, and of course, the singles category. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Scholar, author, and documentary mainstay Dr. Todd Boyd joins Joe and Kristen to talk 2020 Rock Hall inductee Notorious B.I.G. Also discussed in this episode are Todd's early days as an MC in Detroit, hip hop's place in the Hall, and giving yourself a nickname. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.