60 Songs That Explain the '90s

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Rob as he explores more iconic songs from the ?90s with even more special guests starting May 17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob spills on his love/hate relationship with LeBron James over the years while deep diving on how Hootie & The Blowfish got their name, the difference between primarily fun music and totally disposable music, and the imprint left by band. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Leslie Streeter Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: About Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob explores his love for live albums while looking back at Erykah Badu?s ?Tyrone.? Along the way he explains why the live version of the song is the clearly superior recording. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Clover Hope Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Productional Support: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob is joined by ?Bandsplain? host Yasi Salek to read some of your fan mail and answer questions. Why do you live in Ohio? Which band do you regret not having an episode on? Nirvana or Pearl Jam? Tune in to hear Rob answer these questions and more. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Yasi Salek Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob dives into his top five all-time favorite '90s white rapper songs when looking back at the rise and fall of Vanilla Ice with his 1990 hit ?Ice Ice Baby.? Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Tom Breihan Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob looks back at some of the first CDs he ever owned when diving into Pearl Jam?s lyrically incomprehensible B-side hit ?Yellow Ledbetter.? Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Steven Hyden Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Productional Support: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob is joined by ?Boy Meets World? star and host of the podcast ?Boy Meets 90?s? Rider Strong to look back at Lisa Loeb?s 1994 hit ?Stay (I Missed You).? Along the way, Rob dives into whether Winona chose the right guy in ?Reality Bites,? the ?Reality Bites? soundtrack, mourning a high school friend, and much more. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Rider Strong Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob reminisces on his first days working in a newsroom and watching ?ThunderCats? outtakes, all while riding on the sleek R&B roads of memory lane when looking back at Mark Morrison?s big hit ?Return of the Mack,? along with other hip-hop-influenced '90s R&B songs. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Justin Charity Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Productional Support: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob dives into the world of N.W.A. and gangsta rap, looking back at Ice Cube?s more peaceful hit, ?It Was A Good Day.? Along the way, he finds time to reminisce on his life as an RA in college. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Van Lathan Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Productional Support: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob is back to dive into the empowering anthem that is ?Goodbye Earl,? along with the impact of the Chicks and other women in country music. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Amanda Shires Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bring your electric guitars and join us as Rob dives into the world of heavy metal when taking a look back at Pantera?s certified head smasher, ?Walk.? Later, Sean Fennessy joins the show to discuss what ?Extreme Championship Wrestling? has to do with Pantera. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Sean Fennessy Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do ?Ferris Bueller?s Day Off,? The Smiths, and Rob?s lack of basketball skill have to do with the Irish rock band the Cranberries and their 1994 hit ?Zombie?? Press play to find out as Rob deep dives on the song and the impact of lead singer Dolores O'Riordan. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Shadrach Kabango Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob celebrates the song ?Firestarter? while looking back at the electronic band the Prodigy. While contextualizing the band, he also discusses the backlash surrounding their song ?Smack My Bitch Up.? Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Jeremy D Larson Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Audio Intern: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob looks back at the house-influenced 1997 pop hit that is ?Together Again.? Along the way, he highlights the sensational career of pop icon Janet Jackson, and some of her best laughs on songs. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: DJ Louie XIV Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Audio Intern: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen as Rob delves into his most vivid memories of late-night video game binges with his band. Somewhere along the way, we?ll look back at Sunny Day Real Estate?s ?In Circles? to fulfill our duties for The Ringer?s Emo Week. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Ian Cohen Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Audio Intern: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob dives into the Beastie Boys' evolution from frat boy rap group to enlightened men while he looks back at the anthem that is ?Sabotage.? Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Jane Coaston Producers: Justin Sayles and Devon Renaldo Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob reminisces about the first time he heard ?Closer? by Nine Inch Nails, the state of industrial rock during that time, and his deep love for Trent Reznor. Host: Rob Harvilla Guests: William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes from .clipping Producers: Justin Sayles and Devon Renaldo Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob explores the making of Mary J. Blige and Method Man?s ?I?ll Be There For You / You?re All I Need,? the pain in Mary?s music and real life, and much more when looking back at ?Real Love.? Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Leslie Streeter Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles Audio Intern: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob looks back at The Verve?s ?Bitter Sweet Symphony? and the band's legal battles over royalties owed to The Rolling Stones. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Niko Stratis Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob looks back at the Los Angeles based band Hole, the pain within the lyrics of ?Doll Parts,? and Courtney Love coping with the death of Kurt Cobain. 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: Yasi Salek Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob brings the pod to Queensbridge this week as he looks back at the ?Infamous? rap duo that is Mobb Deep and their legendary song ?Shook Ones, Part II.? 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: Paul Thompson Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob looks back at the comedic punk rock classic that is ?Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)? along with much more from the Offspring?s catalog. 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: Zack Mykula Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob brings his own bass to the party as he looks back at Jane?s Addiction?s ?Been Caught Stealing,? along with some of his favorite basslines in rock music. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Karina Longworth Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob looks back at the heartbreak anthem that is ?I Can?t Make You Love Me,? while also looking back at the phases of Bonnie Raitt?s lengthy career, as well as some of the biggest heartbreaks of his own past. 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: Emma Carmichael Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob looks back at Tag Team?s no. 2 charting single ?Whoomp! (There It Is)? along with the controversy surrounding the song and 95 South?s release of ?Whoot, There It Is.? 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: Rodney Carmichael Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'60 Songs' returns for another batch of songs by covering the Big Bang of late '90s teen pop, Britney Spears's " ... Baby One More Time." Rob breaks down Britney's early career, how the media handled the young star, the song's perfect chorus, and much more. 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: Doreen St. Félix Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob closes out the first set songs with a heartfelt appraisal of Layne Staley via an exploration of the Seattle band?s tribute to vocalist Andrew Wood. 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: Chuck Klosterman Producer: Justin Sayles  Associate Producer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob explores the joy, terror, and fulfillment of fatherhood through one of classic rock?s dynamic frontmen, Tom Petty. Rob runs down Petty?s career, including his MTV music video impact, the ?Wildflowers? standout ?It?s Good to Be King,? and how Petty prepared him for the most transformative experience of his life. Plus, a big announcement about the future of the show. 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: Stephen Rodrick  Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Harvilla explores the legacy of Tupac Shakur, one of the most important figures hip-hop ever birthed and a person whose life was defined by contradictions. He breaks down Tupac?s rise in music and Hollywood and his latter-day stint at Death Row Records, including the mega-hit ?California Love.? 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: Andreas Hale Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob explores the history of Los Angeles rock band Rage Against the Machine and their debut single, ?Killing in the Name.? By calling out police brutality and political corruption, the furious four-piece became one of the most rebellious bands of the 1990s and brought socialist and revolutionary ideas to the mainstream. 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: Sage Francis  Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob explores the memory of a lost love in Lauryn Hill?s ?Ex-Factor.? Tracking her rise to fame first as a member of the Fugees then as a solo star, he dissects how she spoke her truth and in doing so became one of the greatest singers and rappers ever. 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: Daphne Brooks Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob explores what happens when you make music your everything. Through the lens of Counting Crows lead singer Adam Duritz, Rob breaks down the band?s ballad ?A Long December? before The Ringer?s Bill Simmons joins to contemplate Adam?s struggle to prioritize happiness. 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  Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Lani Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob explores the radical and blunt nature of Fiona Apple. Nearly 25 years after ?Criminal? made a jaded 18-year-old into an alt-rock superstar, Harvilla looks at the songstress?s outspoken antics, her views on exploitation, that infamous Spin article, and more.  This episode contains content about sexual assault and eating disorders. 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: Katie Baker Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Lani Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob explores the spiritual and sexy Carlos Santana. Assisted by Matchbox 20 vocalist Rob Thomas, Santana created what may have been the song of the decade, ?Smooth.? Rob looks into the guitarist?s passion for collaboration and how record mogul Clive Davis took the ?70s rock legend and turned him into a 1990s Billboard chart-topping force. 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: Leila Cobo Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Lani Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob explores the Fierce Five, a.k.a. the Spice Girls, who became the biggest-selling girl group in the world following the success of their smash hit ?Wannabe.? Rob tracks their rise to international stardom, a failed film, and the attempt to spread ?Girl Power? across the globe. 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: Laura Snapes Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Lani Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob explores the spiritual genius of the late rapper DMX. He observes X?s power of prayer, recounts the rapper?s destructive childhood, and tells the tale of how the breakout hit ?Ruff Ryder?s Anthem? came to be. 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: Shea Serrano Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Lani Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob explores the obsessive and eerily constructed hit ?Creep,? which arrived on Radiohead?s debut album, ?Pablo Honey.? He discusses the origins of the track, the exhaustion caused by the song?s commercial success, and the power of ?90s rock. 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: Annie Zaleski Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Lani Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob explores legendary Canadian vocalist Celine Dion?s blockbuster hit ?My Heart Will Go On? by discussing her illustrious career, the sheer force she brings to every song, and the unapologetic attitude with which she approaches her 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: Leslie Gray Streeter Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob explores Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony?s hit ?Tha Crossroads? by discussing the origins of the quintet, their innovative musical style, and the power of singing about grief. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Israel Daramola Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Lani Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob explores punk royalty Blink-182?s ?What?s My Age Again?? by discussing the band?s unapologetic celebration of immaturity, their musical influences, and what so-called selling out meant for rock artists during that era. 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: Dan Ozzi Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob explores Billy Ray Cyrus?s smash hit ?Achy Breaky Heart? by discussing the new traditionalist movement in country music and how it affected Cyrus?s career. 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: Holly Gleason Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices