‘Loki’ Season 2 Finale and ‘The Curse.’ Plus, Rob Harvilla on ‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s.’
Nov 13, 2023
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Rob Harvilla, author of '60 Songs that Explain the '90s,' joins Chris to talk about turning his podcast into a book. They discuss the process of creating the podcast and reflect on their nostalgia for 90s music, exploring the resurgence of 90s influences in fashion and contemporary music. They also delve into the coherency of the 2000s compared to the 90s and touch on the generational divide in hip-hop.
The Curse is an intriguing and compelling TV show that pushes boundaries and takes risks with its unique filmmaking choices and sharp satire, featuring a brave and magnetic performance by Emma Stone.
Creating a coherent theme and arranging songs in unexpected ways are crucial in turning the podcast '60 Songs that Explain the '90s' into an engaging and cohesive listening experience, allowing listeners to connect on a deeper level and evoke a sense of validation for their taste in music.
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The Curse - Summary
The Curse is a TV show created by Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie that follows a newish couple with an HGTV show called Flip Anthropy. The couple builds environmentally friendly homes in New Mexico and faces a curse from a child selling sodas, as well as the revelation that they are gentrifying a community. The show is dense and filled with funny and surprising moments, with Emma Stone delivering a brave and magnetic performance. The series pushes boundaries and takes risks, with unique filmmaking choices and sharp satire. While some aspects may be controversial or overwhelming for some viewers, overall, The Curse is an intriguing and compelling watch.
Exploring the process of selecting songs for the podcast
In the podcast episode, the host discusses the process of selecting songs for the show. He emphasizes the importance of creating a coherent theme for each chapter, whether it's about sellouts, villains, or adversaries. The host aimed to find unexpected ways to group the songs together, making the listeners initially question the connection, but ultimately making them make sense together. He also mentions the challenge of categorizing songs under specific themes and the multiple options available for each song. Overall, the host wanted to create an engaging and cohesive listening experience by carefully selecting and arranging the songs.
The nostalgia and personal connections of the 90s music
The host reflects on his personal connection to 90s music and how it has shaped his memories and perceptions. He discusses the unexpected inclusion of personal stories in the podcast, which initially wasn't intended. However, he realized that sharing his own experiences resonated with the listeners and allowed them to connect on a deeper level. The host also mentions that he was pleasantly surprised to find that many of the 90s songs still hold up for him and evoke a sense of validation for his taste. Despite gaining more knowledge about the artists and critically analyzing the music, he can still feel the teenage excitement and nostalgia when listening to certain songs from that era.
Chris and Andy talk about the season finale of ‘Loki’ Season 2 and how in this final episode the show finally found it’s pace (1:00). Then they talk about the first episode of ‘The Curse,’ the supremely uncomfortable show from Benny Safdie and Nathan Fielder, starring Emma Stone (33:23). Finally, Chris is joined by Rob Harvilla to talk about turning his podcast, ‘60 Songs that Explain the ’90s,’ into a book (53:58).