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Hall Watchers

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

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Ep. 82: Tea & Sympathy with Hall Watchers

Hall Watchers ·

2022/01/31

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.

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01:21:38

Ep 81: A Chat with Greg Peurach

Hall Watchers ·

2022/01/17

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.

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01:39:20

Ep. 80: Reviewing HBO's Music Box Series

Hall Watchers ·

2022/01/03

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.

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44:47

Ep 79: The Wild One: Hall Watchers Chats with Suzi...

Hall Watchers ·

2021/11/29

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.

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02:17:36

Ep. 78: Rock Hall 2021 Reaction

Hall Watchers ·

2021/11/22

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.

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01:20:34

Ep 77: Automatic Induction: The Pointer Sisters

Hall Watchers ·

2021/11/15

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.

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01:11:57

Ep. 76: Juggalo Stance: Insane Clown Posse’s Fight...

Hall Watchers ·

2021/11/01

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.

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01:05:28

Episode 75: Hanging with Hall Watchers

Hall Watchers ·

2021/10/11

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!

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01:49:31

Ep. 74: Rock Hall 2022: 80’s Hard Rock

Hall Watchers ·

2021/09/06

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.

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01:08:02

Ep. 73: Rock Hall 2021 Ceremony Preview

Hall Watchers ·

2021/08/30

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.

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01:19:32

Ep. 72: Rock Hall 2022: Induct The Pioneers

Hall Watchers ·

2021/08/23

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.

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Ep. 71: Movie Review: Summer of Soul

Hall Watchers ·

2021/08/16

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?

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02:00:52

Ep 70: “Ladies & Gentlemen, Rock and Roll”: 40 years...

Hall Watchers ·

2021/08/01

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.

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01:51:41

Ep. 69: Rock Hall 2021 Post-Mortem

Hall Watchers ·

2021/05/17

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.

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01:11:19

Episode 68: Rock Hall 2021 Reaction

Hall Watchers ·

2021/05/12

It's here, and all we can say is wow! Join us as Mary surprises Eric with the Rock Hall class of 2021, and hear our reactions to the class, the categories and the snubs.

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Ep. 67: Predictions: The Rock Hall Class of 2021

Hall Watchers ·

2021/04/26

Which artists are about to be immortalized in Cleveland? Will the fan vote winner get in? What’s love got to do with it? Join us this week as we answer all these questions, and talk through Eric’s predictions for the Rock Hall Class of 2021.

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01:18:58

Episode 66: Hall Watchers Recommends

Hall Watchers ·

2021/04/19

This week we take a break from Rock Hall chat to discuss and recommend 10 artists we’ve been listening to lately. We discuss country darling Mickey Guyton, cosmic tripsters Sun Ra and Julian Cope, R&B goddess Jazmine Sullivan and many more. It’s a classy, bougie, ratchet kind of episode.

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56:09

Episode 65: Why Weezer Is Headed for the Rock Hall

Hall Watchers ·

2021/04/12

Their '90s contemporaries are waltzing right in (Green Day, and most likely, Foo Fighters), so it's time to discuss the legendary Weezer and their Rock Hall destiny. To quote "Getchoo," this is beginning to be serious.

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01:17:35

Episode 64: Looking Back at Rock Hall 2018

Hall Watchers ·

2021/04/05

Join us for our final in person Rock Hall ceremony look back, where we look back at our experience at Rock Hall 2018! We talk about our special trip to the museum, the excitement of meeting some fellow Rock Hall watchers and our experience at the ceremony.

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01:22:27

Episode 63: Looking Back at Rock Hall 2015

Hall Watchers ·

2021/03/29

This week’s trip down memory lane puts us back in Cleveland for the Rock Hall 2015 ceremony. We reminisce about the induction performances, fondly remember Bill Withers' comedy bit, talk about the Beatles reunion and how “it don’t come easy” sitting through multiple lengthy speeches.

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