2011 Induction Ceremony w/ Sean O'Connor

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2011 Induction Ceremony w/ Sean O'Connor

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69 minutes

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Jan 18, 2019

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Comedian/writer Sean O'Connor joins Joe & Kristen to watch the 2011 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This is the first in a very special run of episodes in which Joe forces Kristen to watch old induction ceremonies! She's pretty pissed.

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Jan 18, 2019

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2011 Induction Ceremony w/ Sean O'Connor

2011 Induction Ceremony w/ Sean O'Connor

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