60 Songs That Explain the '90s

Guest Yasi Salek joins the host to discuss the band Sublime and their song 'Santeria'. They explore the impact of Sublime as fellow west coasters and delve into the controversy surrounding Sublime's song 'Date Rape'.

Chris Ryan joins Rob and Yasi on a live draft of songs from the book '60 Songs That Explain the 90s.' They discuss mispronunciations, their favorite rock songs, the iconic music video for November Rain, personal party culture stories, the perception of pop songs, opinions on music today, AI-generated singing, and future podcast plans.

Puff Daddy's assistant, Sowmya Krishnamurthy, shares her experience working with Puff Daddy and reflects on his transition from producer to artist. They discuss Puff Daddy's song "I'll Be Missing You" dedicated to Notorious B.I.G, the emotional impact of tragedy, and the cultural significance of the song's looped melody.

A confession of beating someone up at a Portishead concert, exploring trip-hop with focus on 'Glory Box' and Massive Attack, the emotional impact of warm vocals, the elements of Portishead's 'Midnight in a Perfect World', the connection between '90s songs and Cyberpunk 2077, Bristol's musical culture, the emergence of UK trip-hop, and creating uniqueness in '90s music.

In this podcast, the host talks about his dream of serenading ladies at a party, explores the movie 'Romeo + Juliet' and the Cardigans' hit 'Lovefool', discusses the influence of ABBA and Swedish pop, reviews the film adaptation and band dynamics, shares a micro love story, delves into the rise of indie pop and Twee in the '90s, and expresses anticipation for a live band performance.

Eminem, the ever-controversial rap icon of the '90s, is the guest on this episode. They discuss Eminem's hit 'My Name Is' and its impact on the '90s. Also, the host's childhood memories of inappropriate songs in the car and the challenges of parenting in a media-filled world. Additionally, they reflect on Eminem's influence on the rap industry, white rappers in Detroit's rap scene, and missed collaborations in Eminem's career.

Author Mark Yarm delves into Soundgarden's place in grunge music history. The podcast explores the creation of 'Black Hole Sun,' Chris Cornell's iconic accessories, and the making of the Superunknown album. It also touches on the underappreciated genius of a guitarist and Soundgarden's internal struggles and uncertain future.

Writer Annie Zaleski joins host Rob Harvilla to discuss all things U2. They delve into U2's impact on music in the '90s versus their '80s influence. They also explore U2's Popmart Tour, including the iconic performance inside a giant lemon. The chapter reflects on a personal and public connection to U2, their transition into the '90s, and their albums 'Zooropa' and 'Pop'.

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.Preorder Rob’s new book, Songs That Explain the ’90s, visit the Hachette Book Group website.Host: Rob HarvillaGuest: Jeremy BolmProducers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin SaylesAdditional Production Support: Chloe Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jill Hopkins, host of 'Making Beyoncé,' joins Rob to discuss the '90s R&B group Destiny's Child, their journey from a buzzing group to Beyoncé's pop culture domination, and the impact of lineup changes and conflicts within the band. They also touch on the significance of the song 'Say My Name' and the importance of band collaboration.