Patreon Preview: '90s Alt Rock Snubs

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Joe Kwaczala unlocks a Patreon episode counting down the top 90s alt-rock artists snubbed by the Rock Hall.

This episode is a preview of Patreon content from the podcast 'Who Cares About the Rock Hall?', hosted by Joe Kwaczala with co-host Kristen Studard and guest Connor Sullivan. Joe introduces the episode by explaining the Patreon's exclusive offerings, including voter-calling episodes and genre-based snub lists. The main segment focuses on 90s alt-rock snubs, with Joe compiling a list of 37 artists not inducted into the Rock Hall. The format involves a game where Joe sings guitar riffs or hums lyrics, and Kristen and Connor buzz in to guess the bands using an Octo Buzzy device. They discuss each guessed artist's career, hits, and relevance, such as Blind Melon's inescapable song 'No Rain' and their current singer being a superfan. Soul Asylum's performance at the Rock Hall museum opening in 1995 is noted. Rancid's connection to Operation Ivy and touring with Green Day is mentioned. Barenaked Ladies' shift to a novelty act after Stephen Page's departure is analyzed. Other bands covered include Limp Bizkit, The Breeders, Creed, Collective Soul, Korn, Cake, Bush, Live, 311, Goo Goo Dolls, Gin Blossoms, and Tool. The hosts debate radio play, Spotify listener counts, and cultural impact, with Kristen leading the score at eight points to Connor's six. Joe concludes by promoting the Patreon for the full top 20 list and other perks like co-hosting opportunities.

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