
60 Songs That Explain the '90s
First came '60 Songs That Explain the '90s.' (We did that.) Then came '60 Songs That Explain the '90s: The 2000s.' (We're doing that now—and yes, that's the actual name.) But whether you want to jump back to the Clinton years or join us as we reboot our old iPods, you can find all of the collected works of Rob Harvilla below. Come back each Wednesday for a new episode.
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May 17, 2023 • 2h 43min
“Smells Like Teen Spirit”—Nirvana with Courtney Love
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 HarvillaGuest: Courtney LoveProducers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 3, 2023 • 30sec
'60 Songs' Returns May 17!
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

Feb 22, 2023 • 1h 34min
"A Roller Skating Jam Named ‘Saturdays'"—De La Soul
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 EagleProducers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 2023 • 1h 20min
“Torn”—Natalie Imbruglia
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 HarvillaGuest: Sophie B. HawkinsProducers: Justin Sayles and Jonathan KermahAdditional Production Support: Chloe Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 2023 • 1h 16min
“Macarena”—Los del Rio
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 HarvillaGuest: Leila CoboProducers: Justin Sayles and Jonathan KermahAdditional Production Support: Chloe Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Feb 1, 2023 • 1h 24min
“Basket Case”—Green Day
Rob looks back at the first band he ever interviewed in his hometown while diving into Green Day’s rise to stardom.Host: Rob HarvillaGuest: Hanif AbdurraqibProducer: Justin SaylesAssociate Producer: Jonathan KermahAdditional Production Support: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 2023 • 1h 16min
“Enjoy the Silence”—Depeche Mode
Rob looks back at his college radio DJ days while diving into Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence.”Host: Rob HarvillaGuest: Craig JenkinsProducer: Justin SaylesAssociate Producer: Jonathan KermahAdditional Production Support: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 2023 • 1h 16min
“F--k and Run”—Liz Phair
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 HarvillaGuest: Sam LipsyteProducer: Justin SaylesAssociate Producer: Jonathan KermahAdditional Production Support: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, 2023 • 1h 28min
"Only Wanna Be with You”—Hootie & The Blowfish
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 HarvillaGuest: Leslie StreeterProducer: Justin SaylesAssociate Producer: Jonathan KermahAdditional Production Support: About Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 4, 2023 • 1h 32min
“Tyrone - Live”—Erykah Badu
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 HarvillaGuest: Clover HopeProducer: Justin SaylesAssociate Producer: Jonathan KermahAdditional Productional Support: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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