Join us for a casual episode before we go on summer break! We talk about a variety of topics including whether we're going to the Rock Hall ceremony, Motley Crue vs Mick Mars, Ozzy bowing out of the Power Trip festival, Sheila E.'s recent Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony and much more!

Join us for a casual episode before we go on summer break! We talk about a variety of topics including whether we're going to the Rock Hall ceremony, Motley Crue vs Mick Mars, Ozzy bowing out of the Power Trip festival, Sheila E.'s recent Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony and much more!

Ep 121: Hall Watchers Casual Summer Chat

What vocalists do we wish we sounded like? What songs by fictional bands are our favorites? Just why the hell DO we follow the Rock Hall? Join us for a fun, laid-back episode with friend and frequent guest Greg Peurach where we blindly ask each other 5 music related questions!

What vocalists do we wish we sounded like? What songs by fictional bands are our favorites? Just why the hell DO we follow the Rock Hall? Join us for a fun, laid-back episode with friend and frequent guest Greg Peurach where we blindly ask each other 5 music related questions!

Ep 120: 15 Questions with Greg Peurach

In 2002 the Rock Hall inducted Stax co-founder Jim Stewart, but excluded his sister Estelle Axton, the other Stax co-founder. Today we discuss her life and impact at Stax, why the label couldn't have succeeded without her and why her exclusion is a mistake that needs to be corrected. We also give a brief history of the Ahmet Ertegun award, discuss the ugly allegations against him and once again implore the Rock Hall to change the category name.

In 2002 the Rock Hall inducted Stax co-founder Jim Stewart, but excluded his sister Estelle Axton, the other Stax co-founder. Today we discuss her life and impact at Stax, why the label couldn't have succeeded without her and why her exclusion is a mistake that needs to be corrected. We also give a brief history of the Ahmet Ertegun award, discuss the ugly allegations against him and once again implore the Rock Hall to change the category name.

Ep 119: Why Isn't Estelle Axton In the Rock Hall?

With a career spanning over 60 years and 10,000 session recordings, including the Mission Impossible theme and the Pet Sounds album, Wrecking Crew member Carol Kaye may just be the bassist whose work you've heard the most. So why isn't she inducted into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame? Join us as Mary gives an overview of Carol's career, the Musical Excellence category, and the Rock Hall's continued appalling treatment of women.

With a career spanning over 60 years and 10,000 session recordings, including the Mission Impossible theme and the Pet Sounds album, Wrecking Crew member Carol Kaye may just be the bassist whose work you've heard the most. So why isn't she inducted into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame? Join us as Mary gives an overview of Carol's career, the Musical Excellence category, and the Rock Hall's continued appalling treatment of women.

Ep 118: Why Isn't Carol Kaye In The Rock Hall?

Holly Knight

This week we're chatting with musician, songwriter, producer, author and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Holly Knight, a woman who helped shape the MTV era with hits like "Love Is A Battlefield", "Obsession" and "I Am The Warrior". We talk about her life and career, including her memoir, her memories of Tina Turner and the appalling lack of women in both the Rock Hall and Songwriters Hall of Fame.

This week we're chatting with musician, songwriter, producer, author and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Holly Knight, a woman who helped shape the MTV era with hits like "Love Is A Battlefield", "Obsession" and "I Am The Warrior". We talk about her life and career, including her memoir, her memories of Tina Turner and the appalling lack of women in both the Rock Hall and Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Ep 117: Holly Knight Chats with Hall Watchers

Gary Cherone

 Today we're honored to welcome Extreme’s lead singer, Gary Cherone, to talk about Extreme's new, long-anticipated album 'SIX'. Mary and Gary go track by track to discuss several of the lyrical themes, including social media behavior, human connection, spirituality, mental health, cynicism, and the drawbacks of fame. 

Today we're honored to welcome Extreme’s lead singer, Gary Cherone, to talk about Extreme's new, long-anticipated album 'SIX'. Mary and Gary go track by track to discuss several of the lyrical themes, including social media behavior, human connection, spirituality, mental health, cynicism, and the drawbacks of fame.

Ep. 116: Gary Cherone Chats with Hall Watchers

With new energy and a killer setlist, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and company bid an epic goodbye to Los Angeles at the Forum May 20. Join us as Eric recaps the show!

With new energy and a killer setlist, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and company bid an epic goodbye to Los Angeles at the Forum May 20. Join us as Eric recaps the show!

Ep 115: Fare You Well: Dead & Company's L.A. Finale

Join us as we recap our weekend at the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland! We discuss our favorite acts of the weekend, what we thought of the festival overall and most importantly, Ted Poley.

Join us as we recap our weekend at the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland! We discuss our favorite acts of the weekend, what we thought of the festival overall and most importantly, Ted Poley.

Ep 114: M3 Rock Festival Recap

It's that time of year again! Join us as Mary surprises Eric with the Rock Hall 2023 class. Lots to unpack here, including our hurt feelings that Warren Zevon was snubbed, and pure joy that Link Wray finally is being honored!

It's that time of year again! Join us as Mary surprises Eric with the Rock Hall 2023 class. Lots to unpack here, including our hurt feelings that Warren Zevon was snubbed, and pure joy that Link Wray finally is being honored!

Ep 113: Rock Hall 2023 Reaction

Join us for a relatively casual episode before we go on hiatus! We talk about a grab bag of topics, including the Rock Hall vs Courtney Love situation, a recap of the Los Lobos show, the Power Trip festival and mini-reviews of the shows we're watching. 

Join us for a relatively casual episode before we go on hiatus! We talk about a grab bag of topics, including the Rock Hall vs Courtney Love situation, a recap of the Los Lobos show, the Power Trip festival and mini-reviews of the shows we're watching.

Ep 112: Casual Hall Watchers Catch Up

A Monday music podcast hosted by Eric and Mary, a music-obsessed husband and wife team. We discuss the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame, music honors, history &amp; pop culture.

How informed should a voter for the Rock Hall be, and are some voters just plain unqualified? Prompted by a recent Vulture piece, we ask those very questions, push back against the ageism in the piece and discuss what the qualifications for a Rock Hall voter should be. Also covered is an update on Dorothy Carvello, her lawsuit against the Ahmet Ertegun estate, and what this should mean for the Rock Hall.

How informed should a voter for the Rock Hall be, and are some voters just plain unqualified? Prompted by a recent Vulture piece, we ask those very questions, push back against the ageism in the piece and discuss what the qualifications for a Rock Hall voter should be. Also covered is an update on Dorothy Carvello, her lawsuit against the Ahmet Ertegun estate, and what this should mean for the Rock Hall.

Ep 111: Examining the Rock Hall Voters

Jordan Zevon

This week, we're thrilled to welcome Jordan Zevon, award-winning singer-songwriter and son of music legend Warren Zevon. We discuss his dad's overdue Rock Hall nomination, David Letterman, modern artists Warren admired, and Jordan's involvement with the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization.

This week, we're thrilled to welcome Jordan Zevon, award-winning singer-songwriter and son of music legend Warren Zevon. We discuss his dad's overdue Rock Hall nomination, David Letterman, modern artists Warren admired, and Jordan's involvement with the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization.

Ep 110: A Conversation With Jordan Zevon

Tune in for a fun (and sometimes emotional) conversation with our longtime friend Steve Hanna. We review the recent Bruce Springsteen show, discuss Steve's fandom of Elvis Costello, what he thinks about the Rock Hall and that time he got Sebastian Bach to text Axl Rose. 

Tune in for a fun (and sometimes emotional) conversation with our longtime friend Steve Hanna. We review the recent Bruce Springsteen show, discuss Steve's fandom of Elvis Costello, what he thinks about the Rock Hall and that time he got Sebastian Bach to text Axl Rose.

Ep 109: Our Chat with Steve Hanna

We just wanted to take a very quick moment to help promote our friend Courtney E. Smith's new podcast, Songs My Ex Ruined. Join Courtney and her co-host Melissa as they interview guests about the one song they just can't listen to anymore because it got ruined by an ex. If your vibe on Valentine's Day is "Love Stinks", then don't worry, Courtney and Melissa have your back!

We just wanted to take a very quick moment to help promote our friend Courtney E. Smith's new podcast, Songs My Ex Ruined. Join Courtney and her co-host Melissa as they interview guests about the one song they just can't listen to anymore because it got ruined by an ex. If your vibe on Valentine's Day is "Love Stinks", then don't worry, Courtney and Melissa have your back!

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Last year we got a lawyer, this year we finally got the guns and money! Join us for a live reaction to the Rock Hall 2023 ballot where Eric surprises Mary with the nominees.

Last year we got a lawyer, this year we finally got the guns and money! Join us for a live reaction to the Rock Hall 2023 ballot where Eric surprises Mary with the nominees.

Ep 108: Hall Watchers 2023 Rock Hall Ballot Reaction

Join us for a light-hearted episode where Mary and Eric surprise each other with 10 music related questions, often with hilarious answers. It's a fun time where you learn just how far Eric is willing to go for the sake of world peace, and why Mary loves 80's hard rock so much.

Join us for a light-hearted episode where Mary and Eric surprise each other with 10 music related questions, often with hilarious answers. It's a fun time where you learn just how far Eric is willing to go for the sake of world peace, and why Mary loves 80's hard rock so much.

Ep. 107: 10 Questions with Hall Watchers

Today we're joined by our friend Greg Peurach to discuss the Early Influence, Ahmet Ertegun, and Musical Excellence categories at the Rock Hall. We talk about some of the history with categories, discuss what we would change, and then pick 5 artists we'd love to see inducted for each category.

Today we're joined by our friend Greg Peurach to discuss the Early Influence, Ahmet Ertegun, and Musical Excellence categories at the Rock Hall. We talk about some of the history with categories, discuss what we would change, and then pick 5 artists we'd love to see inducted for each category.

Ep 106: Rock Hall Category Picks w/ Greg Peurach

"Get in the van" and join us for our last show of the year where we name 23 acts that should be potential nominees for Rock Hall 2023. From a sardonic singer songwriter, to a goth queen to a badly behaved "Crüe", there's something for everyone here. 

"Get in the van" and join us for our last show of the year where we name 23 acts that should be potential nominees for Rock Hall 2023. From a sardonic singer songwriter, to a goth queen to a badly behaved "Crüe", there's something for everyone here.

Ep 105: 23 for 23: Our Latest Rock Hall Picks

Join us as we recap the 2022 Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony! We talk about the excitement in the air the day before, and then discuss each inductee and what we thought of their performances. 

Join us as we recap the 2022 Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony! We talk about the excitement in the air the day before, and then discuss each inductee and what we thought of their performances.

Ep 104: Rock Hall 2022 Ceremony Recap

We're back by popular demand to analyze Extreme's album 'III Sides To Every Story', an ambitious work beloved by fans. Mary discusses how the album's themes of war, racism, self reflection, personal growth and spirituality still very much resonate today.

We're back by popular demand to analyze Extreme's album 'III Sides To Every Story', an ambitious work beloved by fans. Mary discusses how the album's themes of war, racism, self reflection, personal growth and spirituality still very much resonate today.

Ep 103: Extreme's III Sides To Every Story

It is Crystal clear to me you both care passionately for this material.  That enthusiasm comes through, and the authenticity makes it universally digestible.  The back and fourth dialog is on point, and I really hope you end up having to read ads someday.  

I need an Our Lady Peace analysis, and their place on the Canadian Band Pantheon.

You guys are so great to listen to

The content of this episode was excellent. It’s unreal to see the ladies that have never even been considered for the Hall. Your knowledge and passion for these ladies and their music shines through. Can’t wait until your next episode!

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Hall Watchers

Today we honor some of the incredible people in music that we lost in 2019, including Rock Hall curation visionary James Henke, inductees Dr. John and Ric Ocasek, and such musical heroes as Jackie Shane, Kim Shattuck, Eddie Money, and Nipsey Hussle. 

Today we honor some of the incredible people in music that we lost in 2019, including Rock Hall curation visionary James Henke, inductees Dr. John and Ric Ocasek, and such musical heroes as Jackie Shane, Kim Shattuck, Eddie Money, and Nipsey Hussle.

Ep 24: I Wanna Go Back: A Tribute to Those We Lost in 2019

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