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 HarvillaGuest: Alex PappademasProducers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin SaylesAdditional 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 HarvillaGuest: Julianne Escobedo ShepherdProducers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin SaylesAdditional 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 HarvillaGuest: Courtney LoveProducers: 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 EagleProducers: 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 HarvillaGuest: Sophie B. HawkinsProducers: Justin Sayles and Jonathan KermahAdditional 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 HarvillaGuest: Leila CoboProducers: Justin Sayles and Jonathan KermahAdditional 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 HarvillaGuest: Hanif AbdurraqibProducer: Justin SaylesAssociate Producer: Jonathan KermahAdditional 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 HarvillaGuest: Craig JenkinsProducer: Justin SaylesAssociate Producer: Jonathan KermahAdditional 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 HarvillaGuest: Sam LipsyteProducer: Justin SaylesAssociate Producer: Jonathan KermahAdditional Production Support: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices