60 Songs That Explain the '90s
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“Hurt”—Johnny Cash
11 december 2024 · 1 uur 44 min
Listen as Rob celebrates the life and career of the music icon who is Johnny Cash and his 2002 legendary cover of “Hurt.” Along the way, Rob discusses Cash’s work with Rick Rubin and much more. Later, Rob is joined by the Ringer’s Brian Phillips to further celebrate Johnny Cash’s greatness. Lees meer
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Brian Phillips
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie
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“In the End”—Linkin Park
4 december 2024 · 1 uur 37 min
Rob travels down memory lane and looks back at his not-so-kind review of Linkin Park’s diamond-selling debut album, 'Hybrid Theory,' before celebrating the band’s undeniable greatness. Along the way, he also pays respect to the late Chester Bennington. Later, Rob is joined by John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats to discuss Linkin Park’s ability to connect with the youth of the early 2000s, and much more.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: John Darnielle
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie
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“Work It”—Missy Elliott
20 november 2024 · 1 uur 31 min
Join us in a moment of 60 Songs history being made as Missy Elliott becomes the first artist with not one, but two songs in the 60 Songs hall of fame with “Work It” added to the mix. In celebration, Rob shares memories from his time at DJ camp as well as a list of some of his favorite songs of all time! Stay and hear Justin Charity join the mix and discuss Missy’s legacy and Virginia’s impact on hip-hop. Lees meer
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Justin Charity
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie
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“Kids”—MGMT
13 november 2024 · 1 uur 32 min
This week, Rob assures you that yes, he was there, boots on the ground, for the indie rock (nay, indie sleaze?) boom that hit New York City in the 2000s. Rob sets the stage for the music scene that MGMT launched itself into, before he ultimately unpacks the pop sensation qualities of its megahit “Kids.” Later, music writer Larry Fitzmaurice joins to parse the indie pop scene, share what it was like to cover MGMT during its ascension, and weigh in on the legacy that the band's music and particular aesthetic have today. Lees meer
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Larry Fitzmaurice
Producers: Jonathan Kermah, Justin Sayles, and Bobby Wagner
Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie
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“The Middle”—Jimmy Eat World
6 november 2024 · 1 uur 33 min
It’s Jimmy Eat World Day here at '60 Songs,' and in typical Rob fashion, we take the scenic route to get to “The Middle.” Before we talk Jimmy Eat World’s smash hit, we discuss the time Rob’s friend got hit with a t-shirt cannon. Later, Rob is joined by ‘The Watch’ host Andy Greenwald to discuss his days of interviewing Jimmy Eat World, and more. Lees meer
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Andy Greenwald
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie
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“Paper Planes”—M.I.A
30 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 32 min
Rob looks back at some major performances that came with pregnancy announcements, before focusing in on M.I.A and her 2008 hit “Paper Planes.” Along the way, Rob also touches upon the controversies that came with M.I.A’s fame. Later, writer and editor Puja Patel joins to discuss dancing on stage with M.I.A, the political and cultural conversation around the artist back in 2008, and much more. Lees meer
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Puja Patel
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie
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“Chop Suey”—System of a Down
23 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 31 min
Join Rob in watching a mosh pit from a safe distance away while we celebrate System of a Down’s “Chop Suey.” Along the way, Rob discusses tension amongst band members, their potent political messages, and Rick Rubin’s impact on the band. Later, Rob is joined by Bandsplain’s Yasi Salek to further discuss System of a Down’s impact, their hometown of Glendale, and much more! Lees meer
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Yasi Salek
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
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“In da Club”—50 Cent
16 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 36 min
Rob looks back at some of the greatest haters in the history of music in celebration of the legendary hater and rapper that is 50 Cent. Later, Rob guides us through the rise of 50 Cent in the early 2000s. Then, he’s joined by The Ringer’s Charles Holmes to discuss 50 Cent’s history of rap beefs and more! Lees meer
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Charles Holmes
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie
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“Back to Black”—Amy Winehouse
9 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 23 min
Join Rob in celebrating Amy Winehouse, and missing her voice like the rest of us. Along the way, Rob discusses the biopic ‘Back to Black’ and ‘Amy’ before taking some time to cherish Amy Winehouse’s iconic song and album ‘Back to Black.’ Later, Rob is joined by writer Julianne Escobedo Shepherd to discuss her memories of interviewing Amy Winehouse and more. Lees meer
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Julianne Escobedo Shepherd
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie
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“Mr. Brightside”—The Killers
2 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 27 min
Join us as Rob kicks off a new era of '60 Songs' with a deep dive into the 2000s anthem “Mr. Brightside” by the Killers. Of course, along the way, Rob brings the head-scratching tangents that you know and love. New decade, same Rob. What are you waiting for? Lees meer
Later, Rob is joined by The Ringer’s Chris Ryan to discuss more about the magic of “Mr. Brightside.”
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Chris Ryan
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie
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Introducing 60 Songs That Explain the '90s: The 2000s
25 september 2024 · 1 min
We are so back! Join us on another musical journey through a new decade as Rob Harvilla digs through the biggest songs of the 2000s like only he can. The Strokes, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Arcade Fire, Missy Elliott, Kanye West, and many more are on table. New episodes every Wednesday!
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“Closing Time”—Semisonic
13 maart 2024 · 1 uur 31 min
It’s last call for '90s songs and Rob’s memories as the show draws to a close. So there couldn’t be a more fitting moment for Semisonic’s “Closing Time” to be chosen as the episode’s focus. Listen as Rob grapples with his feelings of discomfort with the word goodbye, and stay for a final sendoff to the greatest '60 Songs' guest of all time, Yasi Salek.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Yasi Salek
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Friends in Low Places”—Garth Brooks
6 maart 2024 · 1 uur 40 min
In the penultimate episode of 60 Songs, Rob takes it way back. Listen as he recalls the first song he remembers consciously hearing as a baby before diving into the world of Garth Brooks and 90’s country music. Later, Tyler Parker joins the show to discuss what Garth Brooks means to Oklahoma and much more.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Tyler Parker
Producer: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Give Me One Reason”—Tracy Chapman
28 februari 2024 · 1 uur 32 min
Rob ranks the books he was forced to read in high school before turning his focus on the greatness of Tracy Chapman’s “Give Me One Reason” from her 1995 album ‘New Beginning.’ Later, Rob is joined by fellow Ohio native and author Hanif Abdurraqib to discuss why Ohio breeds such great writers such as Tracy Chapman. The guys also get into Chapman’s appearance at the Grammy’s and much more.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Hanif Abdurraqib
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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The Songs We Didn’t Do (Everyone Yells At Rob)
21 februari 2024 · 1 uur 47 min
Hello friends, and thank you for stopping by for a very special episode of 60 Songs. With just three songs remaining, it felt like a great week to have some of Rob’s favorite guests as well as producers stop by and yell at him over songs that he missed. Enjoy!
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guests: Andrew Savage, Yasi Salek, Elamin Adelmahmoud, Alex Steed, Leslie Gray Streeter, Isaac Lee, Jonathan Kermah, and Justin Sayles
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
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“Hard Knock Life”—JAY-Z
14 februari 2024 · 1 uur 34 min
Rob looks at JAY-Z’s career backwards this week before reaching the rap legend’s 90’s pop crossover hit, “Hard Knock Life.” Along the way, Rob highlights the masterclass that is Funkmaster Flex premiering Kanye West and JAY-Z’a “Otis” on Hot 97 and much more. Later, the Ringer’s Wosny Lambre joins the show to discuss what JAY-Z’s rise to power in New York in the 90s, the importance of Hot 97 to New York rap, and JAY-Z the hyper-capitalist.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Wosny Lambre
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Black or White”—Michael Jackson
7 februari 2024 · 1 uur 51 min
Rob reminisces on his time witnessing Janelle Monae perform at South By Southwest in the year of Michael Jackson’s passing, before looking back at the King of Pop’s televised funeral. Along the way, Rob looks back at the height of Jackson’s powers in the '80s as well as a bit more tumultuous era in the '90s. Later, Wesley Morris joins the show to aid in deciphering how to process Michael Jackson’s career draped in success and controversy.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Wesley Morris
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Iris”—Goo Goo Dolls
31 januari 2024 · 1 uur 30 min
Rob looks back at the movie ‘High Fidelity’ and observes the similarities between himself and one of the characters, who is also named Rob. Somewhere along the way, our Rob focuses in on Matthew Sweet, the Knack, Material Issue, and other artists singing power-pop songs about women they usually don’t get in the end. Finally, Rob gives attention to the Goo Goo Dolls and “Iris.” Later, Rob is joined by Niko Stratis to discuss the unavoidable nature of “Iris” while working retail jobs in the ’90s and much more.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Niko Stratis
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Freedom! ’90”—George Michael
24 januari 2024 · 1 uur 32 min
Rob looks back at the top five songs that make him still feel like a 6-year-old, before turning his attention to the great George Michael. Along the way, Rob highlights a letter written to Michael from Frank Sinatra with his best dramatic reading. Later, Rob is joined by Rob Tannenbaum to discuss whether George Michael is on the MTV Mount Rushmore, and much more.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Rob Tannenbaum
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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"Believe"—Cher
17 januari 2024 · 1 uur 34 min
Rob takes a trip down memory lane and once again back to his days of watching ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ before stopping at his memory of the time Beavis and Butt-Head met a woman. That woman was Cher. Cher’s influence in the world of auto-tune is also discussed along the way. Later, Rob is joined by DJ Louie XIV to discuss the impact of Cher’s “Believe.”
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: DJ Louie XIV
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Are You Gonna Go My Way”—Lenny Kravitz
10 januari 2024 · 1 uur 37 min
Rob looks back at his MTV watching days as a child in the late 80s before turning his attention to Lenny Kravitz. Along the way in his monologue, Rob highlights Kravitz’s appearance on ‘The Arsenio Hall Show’ in 1991 and the perceived disconnect between black radio/publications and Kravitz’s music. Later, Rob is joined by writer Elamin Abdelmahmoud to further discuss Kravitz’s recent comments on this disconnect.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Elamin Abdelmahmoud
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“What’s Up”—4 Non Blondes
14 december 2023 · 1 uur 32 min
Rob indulges in outright negativity when focusing on some of the worst songs of the '90s before turning his attention 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up,” voted one of the worst songs of the '90s by Rolling Stone. Later, Rob is joined by journalist and host of ‘Fine Beats and Cheeses’ Leslie Gray Streeter to discuss how '90s music criticism discredited the music of 4 Non Blondes.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Leslie Gray Streeter
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“Santeria”—Sublime
6 december 2023 · 1 uur 33 min
Listen as Rob reminisces on some of the funniest songs he heard from the back seat of the car as a child, before turning his focus to Sublime, the band’s frontman Bradley Nowell, and the jarring storytelling on the Sublime song “Date Rape.” Somewhere along the way, Rob is able to regain focus on the song at hand, “Santeria.” Later, Rob is joined by his “daughter” Yasi Salek from Bandsplain to discuss what Sublime means to her as a fellow west coaster (1:00:00).
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Yasi Salek
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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‘60 Songs’ x ‘Bandsplain’ Live at the Teragram
29 november 2023 · 1 uur 45 min
Listen as Rob and Yasi Salek are joined by Chris Ryan to hold the ultimate '60 Songs' draft! But before we get to that fantastic main event, Yasi roasts Robs for some of his worst mispronunciations across the history of the '60 Songs That Explain the 90s' pod, and there’s even a very special guest to kick off this special episode. This episode was taken from our live super show at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles on November 17.
Hosts: Rob Harvilla and Yasi Salek
Guests: Chris Ryan and Rob’s Mom
Producers: Jonathan Kermah, Jesse Miller-Gordon, and Justin Sayles
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“I’ll Be Missing You”—Puff Daddy and the Family
15 november 2023 · 1 uur 34 min
Rob looks back at the “SADNESS” mixtape that he put together in 1996 before turning to the tragic passing of the Notorious B.I.G., and mogul Puff Daddy’s transition from executive producer in the background to full-blown artist honoring Biggie (01:48). Stay tuned to hear guest Sowmya Krishnamurthy share her experience as Puff Daddy’s assistant and much more (58:15)
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Sowmya Krishnamurthy
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
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“Glory Box”—Portishead
8 november 2023 · 1 uur 34 min
Listen as Rob confesses about that time where he sorta…kinda…maybe…beat up a guy at a Portishead concert in 1997. Stay as he dives into the world of trip-hop while celebrating Portishead’s “Glory Box” as well as other bands such as Massive Attack.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Simon Reynolds
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Lovefool”—The Cardigans
25 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 24 min
Listen as Rob lets us in on his dream of being the guy that plays piano at a party and serenades all the ladies. And if that isn’t enough for you, stay as he looks back at the 1996 film ‘Romeo + Juliet’ and the Swedish rock band the Cardigans while celebrating their hit “Lovefool.”
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Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Maura Johnston
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
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“My Name Is”—Eminem
18 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 28 min
Rob reflects on the times when he was a child in the car with his mother and inappropriate songs played on the radio, as well as his times as a parent driving his kids and explicit songs played in the car. This all leads to a deep dive on the ever-so-controversial rap icon, Eminem, and what his hit “My Name Is” meant to the '90s. Later, Rob’s editor and the host of ‘The Wedding Scammer,’ Justin Sayles, joins the podcast to discuss growing up as a white rapper around the time of Eminem’s rise to stardom.
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Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Justin Sayles
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Black Hole Sun”—Soundgarden
11 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 33 min
Rob is back for the final stretch of '60 Songs That Explain the ’90s,' and this week, it’s all about guitar tone! Listen as Rob peruses Smash Mouth’s wild discography before turning to Soundgarden and their hit “Black Hole Sun.” Rob also somehow finds the time to share his top five favorite made-up band names. Later, author Mark Yarm joins the show to discuss Soundgarden’s place within the big four of grunge music.
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Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Mark Yarm
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“One”—U2
16 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 27 min
Rob ranks the top five funniest moments in the film ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ to kick things off for this very special U2 edition of '60 Songs.' Later, Rob focuses in on what Bono and U2 meant to music in the ’90s versus their ’80s impact. Writer Annie Zaleski later joins Rob to dive into all things U2.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Annie Zaleski
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Merchandise”—Fugazi
9 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 33 min
Rob blends his memories of watching Pee-wee Herman with flash backs of his punk rock era while praising Fugazi and their 1990 alternative rock head banger, “Merchandise.” Later he is joined by Touché Amoré singer and host of ‘The First Ever Podcast’ Jeremy Bolm to discuss how intimating Fugazi was as a post hardcore band and much more.
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Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Jeremy Bolm
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Say My Name”—Destiny’s Child
2 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 31 min
Rob looks back at the many times ‘Star Search’ failed to select musical stars who went on to be music icons. Don’t worry, he still finds plenty of time to give both Destiny’s Child and a young, pre-megastardom Beyoncé their flowers. Later, Rob is joined by the host of ‘Making Beyoncé,’ Jill Hopkins, to further discuss Destiny’s Child as both a buzzing ’90s R&B group and a stepping stone to Beyoncé’s pop culture domination.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Jill Hopkins
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Fade into You”—Mazzy Star
26 juli 2023 · 1 uur 35 min
Before highlighting Mazzy Star and their moody hit “Fade into You,” Rob shares his new favorite song with us and dives into all things slowcore. Later Rob is joined by cultural columnist at De Los, the new Latino vertical at the Los Angeles Times, Suzy Exposito to discuss all things Mazzy Star, her goth yeehaw playlist, and more (1:06:00).
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Suzy Exposito
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Birdhouse in Your Soul”—They Might Be Giants
19 juli 2023 · 1 uur 28 min
In a very special 100th episode, Rob looks back at the records his parents played downstairs when he was supposed to be sleeping. Oh, and of course he dedicates a significant amount of time praising the band that unlocked 90 percent of his then-12-year-old identity, They Might Be Giants. Later, rapper and host of ‘What Had Happened Was,’ Open Mike Eagle, joins Rob to discuss his shared love for They Might Be Giants and how “Birdhouse in Your Soul” forever changed his perception of music at a young age.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Open Mike Eagle
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Around the World”—Daft Punk
12 juli 2023 · 1 uur 27 min
Rob shares a list of the 10 most repetitive songs of the '90s, before diving into Daft Punk and their electronic hit “Around the World.” Later, Rob is joined by Pitchfork features editor Ryan Dombal to discuss meeting Daft Punk without their helmets on, Daft Punk as Dombal’s entrance to electronic music, and much more (56:00).
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Ryan Dombal
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Regulate”—Warren G & Nate Dogg
5 juli 2023 · 1 uur 23 min
Rob looks back at some of his most embarrassing song lyric snafus caused by radio edits while deep diving on Long Beach legends Warren G and Nate Dogg. Later, Rob is joined by Logan Murdock to discuss west coast rap, Warren G’s orgin story, and more.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Logan Murdock
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Down by the Water”—PJ Harvey
28 juni 2023 · 1 uur 29 min
Listen as Rob highlights why ‘Loaded Weapon 1’ is the single greatest movie he's ever seen in theaters before he eventually dives into PJ Harvey’s “Down by the Water” and plenty of other ’90s songs from the singer-songwriter. Later, Rob is joined by Yasi Salek of ‘Bandsplain’ to discuss their celebrity twins, PJ Harvey’s music catalog, and much more (56:30).
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Yasi Salek
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
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"Tubthumping"—Chumbawamba
21 juni 2023 · 1 uur 22 min
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This week, Rob's covering the career of the British anaracho-punks Chumbawamba, including their massive hit "Tubthumping," which took over the world for a spell in 1997. Later, Rob's joined by journalist and critic Dorian Lynskey to try to contextualize the hard-to-contextualize band.
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https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/rob-harvilla/songs-that-explain-the-90s/9781538759462/?lens=twelveGuest: Dorian Lynskey
Producers: Kevin Pooler and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Gett Off”—Prince and the New Power Generation
14 juni 2023 · 1 uur 25 min
Rob reminisces over the first rock concert he attended, where Weird Al Yankovic opened for the Monkees before turning to the iconic force that is Prince and the hypersexual “Gett Off.” Later, Rob is joined by author Daphne A. Brooks to discuss Prince’s 1991 VMAs performance, his relationship with hip-hop, the Jehovah’s Witness era, and much more (1:00:00).Preorder Rob's new book, 'Songs That Explain the '90s,' here:
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/rob-harvilla/songs-that-explain-the-90s/9781538759462/?lens=twelveHost: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Daphne A. Brooks
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“If It Makes You Happy”—Sheryl Crow
7 juni 2023 · 1 uur 27 min
Rob is back to share the 10 worst songs he performed during his college open-mic-night phase, as he dives into Sheryl Crow’s “If It Makes You Happy.” Later, Rob is joined by 'Baltimore Banner' columnist Leslie Gray Streeter to discuss Sheryl Crow’s career and the mistreatment of women music stars by the media (53:00).
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Leslie Gray Streeter
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Loser”—Beck
31 mei 2023 · 1 uur 31 min
Rob looks back at his journalism origin story while diving into the artistry of Beck and the absurdity of “Loser.” Later, Rob is joined by author Alex Pappademas, who may or may not have come prepared to recite both “Loser” and “The Humpty Dance” (55:00).
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Alex Pappademas
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Shoop”—Salt-N-Pepa
24 mei 2023 · 1 uur 19 min
Join Rob as he dives into his deepest darkest memories of clinging to gymnasium walls as all the other brave middle schoolers got their groove on to some ’90s R&B. Oh and, somewhere along the way, listen and learn about Salt-N-Pepa and their sexually charged song “Shoop.” Later, Pitchfork’s Julianne Escobedo Shepherd joins the mix to answer some of Rob’s Salt-N-Pepa questions (48:00).
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Julianne Escobedo Shepherd
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Smells Like Teen Spirit”—Nirvana with Courtney Love
17 mei 2023 · 2 uur 43 min
Rob is back and ready to share his inner-most thoughts on Batman movies, hearing Nirvana for the first time, and more as he looks back at quite possibly the most inescapable song of the '90s, “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” (4:00) Later he is joined by rockstar, lead singer of Hole, and wife of Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love to discuss her relationship with Kurt, Kurt’s beef with Pearl Jam, the original lyrics of “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” and much more (1:12:00).
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Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Courtney Love
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
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'60 Songs' Returns May 17!
3 mei 2023 · 1 min
Join Rob as he explores more iconic songs from the ’90s with even more special guests starting May 17.
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"A Roller Skating Jam Named ‘Saturdays'"—De La Soul
22 februari 2023 · 1 uur 34 min
Rob dives into De La Soul’s least favorite song to perform, the impact of the rap group, Trugoy the Dove’s passing, and more when looking back at “A Roller Skating Jam Named ‘Saturdays’” with some assistance from Open Mike Eagle on the back end.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Open Mike Eagle
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
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“Torn”—Natalie Imbruglia
15 februari 2023 · 1 uur 19 min
Rob looks back at his days in a band while diving into cover songs and Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn.” Later, he is joined by Sophie B. Hawkins to discuss her hit “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” as well as “Torn.”
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Sophie B. Hawkins
Producers: Justin Sayles and Jonathan Kermah
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Macarena”—Los del Rio
8 februari 2023 · 1 uur 15 min
Rob looks back at the meteoric rise of “Macarena” and the song’s ability to get politicians to make a fool of themselves.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Leila Cobo
Producers: Justin Sayles and Jonathan Kermah
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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“Basket Case”—Green Day
1 februari 2023 · 1 uur 23 min
Rob looks back at the first band he ever interviewed in his hometown while diving into Green Day’s rise to stardom.Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Hanif Abdurraqib
Producer: Justin Sayles
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Additional Production Support: Abou Kamara
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“Enjoy the Silence”—Depeche Mode
25 januari 2023 · 1 uur 15 min
Rob looks back at his college radio DJ days while diving into Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence.”
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Craig Jenkins
Producer: Justin Sayles
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Additional Production Support: Abou Kamara
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“F--k and Run”—Liz Phair
18 januari 2023 · 1 uur 14 min
Rob looks back at ‘Ferris Bueller's Day Off’ when diving into Liz Phair’s “F--k and Run” and the rest of her career.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Sam Lipsyte
Producer: Justin Sayles
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Additional Production Support: Abou Kamara
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