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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| “Closing Time”—Semisonic | 13 Mar 2024 | 01:31:05 | |
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 | 06 Mar 2024 | 01:40:27 | |
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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| “What’s Up”—4 Non Blondes | 14 Dec 2023 | 01:32:29 | |
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
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
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| Luniz—"I Got 5 on It" | 07 Apr 2021 | 00:53:12 | |
Rob explores the Luniz’ weed anthem “I Got 5 on It” by discussing the history of Bay Area rap and how the song’s remix showcases the region’s all-stars.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guests: Logan Murdock and Marcus Thompson
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| Selena—“Dreaming of You” | 31 Mar 2021 | 00:52:13 | |
Rob explores Tejano superstar Selena’s posthumous crossover hit “Dreaming of You” by discussing her success in both Spanish-language and English-language music as well as the monumental legacy she left behind for Latinx artists.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Suzy Exposito
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| Pulp—“Common People” | 24 Mar 2021 | 00:47:54 | |
Rob explores Britpop band Pulp’s signature anthem “Common People” by discussing the layers of class criticism in its lyrics and the exciting but combative Britpop moment of the ’90s.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Dorian Lynskey
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| Tool—“Stinkfist” | 17 Mar 2021 | 00:43:35 | |
Rob explores Los Angeles metal band Tool’s “Stinkfist” by discussing how they found success mixing visceral shock and poetic depth in their music.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Laina Dawes
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| Shania Twain—“Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” | 10 Mar 2021 | 00:45:04 | |
Rob explores country icon Shania Twain’s crossover hit “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” by discussing her pioneering within and outside of Nashville as well as her professional and personal relationship with producer Mutt Lange.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Marissa R. Moss
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| The Notorious B.I.G.—“Juicy” | 03 Mar 2021 | 00:46:02 | |
Rob explores the East Coast rapper the Notorious B.I.G.’s mainstream breakout single, “Juicy,” by discussing Biggie’s life and legacy as it compares to the narrative around him and his music.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Jon Caramanica
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| Temple of the Dog—“Hunger Strike” | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:47:13 | |
Rob explores grunge supergroup Temple of the Dog’s signature single “Hunger Strike” by discussing the rise of Seattle as the center of the alternative rock scene, the band’s fixation with darkness, and the genre’s complex relationship with ’70s nostalgia.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Eric Harvey
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| TLC—“No Scrubs” | 17 Feb 2021 | 00:49:19 | |
Rob explores TLC’s blockbuster R&B hit “No Scrubs” by discussing the iconic girl group’s underappreciated impact on culture, the unjust media coverage of female artists, and their unique place in history as champions of Black women in America.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Danyel Smith
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| No Doubt—“Just a Girl” | 10 Feb 2021 | 00:42:26 | |
Rob explores ska-punk sensation No Doubt’s feminist anthem “Just a Girl” by discussing the rise of third-wave ska and Gwen Stefani’s turn as a solo artist.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Puja Patel
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| Dr. Dre—“Nuthin’ But a G-Thang” | 04 Feb 2021 | 00:50:13 | |
Rob explores legendary producer Dr. Dre’s iconic debut album ‘The Chronic’ and its lead single, “Nuthin’ But a G-Thang,” by discussing Dre’s extraordinary chemistry with other rappers, his towering influence on West Coast gangsta rap, and his dark history of violence against women.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Sheldon Pearce
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| “Santeria”—Sublime | 06 Dec 2023 | 01:33:07 | |
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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| C+C Music Factory—“Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” | 28 Jan 2021 | 00:41:51 | |
Rob explores the C+C Music Factory’s debut hit “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by discussing the group’s rise to popularity from the underground dance scene and the controversy surrounding their exclusion of featured singer Martha Wash.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Craig Seymour
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| New Radicals—“You Get What You Give” | 21 Jan 2021 | 00:39:42 | |
Rob explores the New Radicals’ signature hit, “You Get What You Give,” performed for the first time in 22 years at President Joe Biden’s inauguration.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Rob Sheffield
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| Metallica—“Enter Sandman” | 14 Jan 2021 | 00:49:10 | |
Rob explores thrash metal icon Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” by discussing the band’s trajectory from their early work to their mainstream turn and their wide influence thereafter.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Dave Chang
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| The Breeders—“Cannonball” | 07 Jan 2021 | 00:36:28 | |
Rob explores alternative rock darlings The Breeders’ breakout hit “Cannonball” by discussing the band’s predecessor, The Pixies; Kim Deal’s uniquely captivating voice; and the song’s charming disregard for music norms.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Open Mike Eagle
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| Master P—“Make 'Em Say Uhh!” | 31 Dec 2020 | 00:41:48 | |
Rob explores Master P’s platinum single “Make 'Em Say Uhh!” by discussing the rapper’s famed business acumen, what he means to New Orleans hip-hop, and how his label No Limit Records paved the way for empowering rappers.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guests: Micah Peters and Taylor Crumpton
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| Backstreet Boys—“I Want It That Way” | 17 Dec 2020 | 00:33:39 | |
Rob explores one of the greatest boy band songs of all time, “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys, by discussing the nonsensical yet sonically pleasing lyricism and the perception of boy bands in larger cultural criticism.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Maria Sherman
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| Smashing Pumpkins—“Mayonaise” | 10 Dec 2020 | 00:39:54 | |
Rob explores the Smashing Pumpkins’ shoegazing power ballad “Mayonaise” by discussing how the eccentricities of frontman Billy Corgan directed the band’s trajectory, the band’s ability to tap into the universal feeling of isolation, and where the band was situated within the '90s rock landscape.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Bill Simmons
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| Mariah Carey—“All I Want for Christmas Is You” | 03 Dec 2020 | 00:42:27 | |
Rob explores Mariah Carey’s modern classic Christmas anthem “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by discussing the transcendent vocalist’s tumultuous early life and career, her oft-overlooked songwriting prowess, and how the song builds on the long canon of Christmas music.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Kyla Marshell
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| Geto Boys—"Mind Playing Tricks On Me" | 19 Nov 2020 | 00:27:23 | |
Rob explores the revolutionary Geto Boys single ‘Mind Playing Tricks On Me’ by highlighting how it expresses raw vulnerability through its lyrics and its legacy in hip-hop to the present day.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Kiana Fitzgerald
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| Guns N’ Roses—“November Rain” | 12 Nov 2020 | 00:38:01 | |
Rob explores Guns N’ Roses’ signature power ballad “November Rain” in all of its extremely lengthy glory by discussing the band’s turbulent trajectory, the profound genius of Slash’s guitar playing, the song’s equally recognizable music video, and the moral detriment to enjoying the creative work of Axl Rose.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Naomi Fry
Producers: Justin Sayles and Isaac Lee
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| ‘60 Songs’ x ‘Bandsplain’ Live at the Teragram | 29 Nov 2023 | 01:44:34 | |
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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| Missy Elliott—“The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” | 05 Nov 2020 | 00:34:12 | |
Rob explores Missy Elliott’s breakout single “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” and the Hall of Famer’s singular career, highlighting her lasting influence on hip-hop and R&B as well as her longstanding partnership with legendary producer Timbaland.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Clover Hope
Producer: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| Wu-Tang Clan—“C.R.E.A.M.” | 29 Oct 2020 | 00:26:38 | |
Rob explores the Wu-Tang Clan’s 1993 genre-defining classic “C.R.E.A.M.” and the unique circumstances that were seminal to the group’s identity.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Lex Pryor
Producer: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| Gin Blossoms—“Hey Jealousy” | 22 Oct 2020 | 00:33:50 | |
Rob explores the 1992 jangle-rock hit “Hey Jealousy” and how it integrates the darkness of its lyrical content into its bright sonic framework.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Hanif Abdurraqib
Producer: Isaac Lee
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| Alanis Morissette—"You Oughta Know" | 15 Oct 2020 | 00:33:47 | |
Rob explores the iconic 1995 single "You Oughta Know" by Canadian singer Alanis Morissette by examining its cultural influence and distinct sound.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Amanda Dobbins
Producer: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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| “I’ll Be Missing You”—Puff Daddy and the Family | 15 Nov 2023 | 01:34:13 | |
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 | 08 Nov 2023 | 01:34:14 | |
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 Oct 2023 | 01:23:44 | |
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 Oct 2023 | 01:28:24 | |
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 Oct 2023 | 01:32:45 | |
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 Aug 2023 | 01:27:02 | |
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 | 09 Aug 2023 | 01:32:51 | |
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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| “Give Me One Reason”—Tracy Chapman | 28 Feb 2024 | 01:32:03 | |
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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| “Say My Name”—Destiny’s Child | 02 Aug 2023 | 01:30:53 | |
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 Jul 2023 | 01:34:39 | |
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 Jul 2023 | 01:28:16 | |
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 Jul 2023 | 01:26:39 | |
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 | 05 Jul 2023 | 01:23:00 | |
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 Jun 2023 | 01:28:56 | |
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
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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| "Tubthumping"—Chumbawamba | 21 Jun 2023 | 01:21:43 | |
Don't call them one-hit wonders. And don't you dare try to knock them down.
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.
Preorder Rob's new book, 'Songs That Explain the '90s,' here:
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Guest: 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 Jun 2023 | 01:24:36 | |
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 | 07 Jun 2023 | 01:27:02 | |
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 May 2023 | 01:30:55 | |
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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| The Songs We Didn’t Do (Everyone Yells At Rob) | 21 Feb 2024 | 01:46:31 | |
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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| “Shoop”—Salt-N-Pepa | 24 May 2023 | 01:18:34 | |
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 May 2023 | 02:43:19 | |
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).
Preorder Rob’s new book, ‘Songs That Explain the ‘90s' here.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Courtney Love
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
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