The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the 2025 roster of inductees on April 27 at 8:30 pm during a live broadcast of American Idol. 15 minutes later, we recorded an episode analyzing the announcements! What you get in this episode is our immediate reaction in a raw, unrehearsed discussion. Rob and Alan are joined by our good buddy JM Tuffley (@tuffley or @jmtuffley) and we talk about the people who made it in this year, the ones who didn't make it in this year, the biggest surprises on the list, and more!

This year's list includes:

Performer Category:

• Bad Company


• Chubby Checker


• Joe Cocker


• Cyndi Lauper


• Outkast


• Soundgarden


• The White Stripes

Musical Influence Award:

• Salt-N-Pepa


• Warren Zevon

Musical Excellence Award:

• Thom Bell


• Nicky Hopkins


• Carol Kaye

Ahmet Ertegun Award:

• Lenny Waronker