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Sad Song QueensRob Harvilla "SSQ Christmas Edition"It’s the holiday season, and the Queens are back with a special Christmas episode featuring Rob Harvilla, host of the acclaimed podcast "60 Songs That Explain the ’90s". Together, Rob and the Queens dive into their favorite sad Christmas songs, discuss the experience of loss during the holidays, and reflect on how the feeling of Christmas music changes from childhood to adulthood. If you are a melancholy Christmas music lover, you won't want to miss this episode!Support the showTo help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out ou...
2025-12-1753 min
BandsplainMailbag with Rob Harvilla, Plus An Interview with Militarie Gun’s Ian SheltonIt’s mailbag time, and once again Rob Harvilla is here to help Yasi answer your most pressing questions. Is 31 too old to go to shows? What would you recommend to impress a hardcore Swedish punk gamer? Why do all the kids these days look like Geese (the band)? And who was stage diving at a Riff Raff show?!
Next, Yasi is joined by Militarie Gun’s Ian Shelton to discuss their new album God Save The Gun. And along the way they talk getting over your embarrassment, therapy through songwriting, and some less controversial topics (like God...
2025-11-062h 07BandsplainRemembering Ozzy Osbourne, with Kory Grow and Rob HarvillaRob Harvilla and Rolling Stone senior writer Kory Grow join Yasi to discuss Ozzy Osbourne’s bodies of work with Black Sabbath as well as solo, his incredible impact on not just music but pop culture at large, and his enduring legacy.
Read Kory’s piece ‘Ozzy and Me: How I Got to Know the Real Ozzy Osbourne’, HERE
CREDITS:Host: Yasi SalekGuest: Kory Grow, Rob HarvillaProducer: Rob SundermannAudio Editor: Adrian BridgesAdditional Production Supervision: Justin SaylesTheme Song: Bethany Cosentino...
2025-07-2553 min
BandsplainRemembering Ozzy Osbourne, with Kory Grow and Rob HarvillaRob Harvilla and Rolling Stone senior writer Kory Grow join Yasi to discuss Ozzy Osbourne’s bodies of work with Black Sabbath as well as solo, his incredible impact on not just music but pop culture at large, and his enduring legacy.Read Kory’s piece ‘Ozzy and Me: How I Got to Know the Real Ozzy Osbourne’, HERECREDITS: Host: Yasi SalekGuest: Kory Grow, Rob HarvillaProducer: Rob SundermannAudio Editor: Adrian BridgesAdditional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles...
2025-07-2553 min
Zero To Travel PodcastTop 8 Travel Songs from the 90s (The Ultimate Playlist) with Rob HarvillaWhat road trip songs get you pumped for your travels?
Rob Harvilla has been a professional rock critic for 20+ years whose writing has appeared in Pitchfork, Spin, and Rolling Stone. He is also the host of the hugely popular podcast 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s and author of a book by the same name.
In this episode, Rob shares his ultimate 90s road trip playlist along with a fun conversation about the inevitable intersection of music and travel.
Rob shares his thoughts on how music embeds itself into our lives, the lost art of...
2025-04-291h 25
DC Rock HistoryTeen Idles - "Minor Disturbance" with Rob HarvillaIn this episode, we dive into the beginnings of D.C. hardcore with the Minor Disturbance EP by Teen Idles. This is the very first release on Dischord Records and a flashpoint for a new musical movement. Clocking in at just over ten minutes, this ferocious debut from four D.C. high schoolers helped launch an entire scene, complete with fast riffs, hand-drawn Xs, and a new ethos of DIY independence.
We’re joined by music writer and podcast host Rob Harvilla (60 Songs That Explain the 90s and the 2000s) to explore how Minor Disturbance lai...
2025-04-211h 02
BandsplainPerfect Song: 'A Girl Like You' by Edwyn Collins with Rob HarvillaThis episode, we’ve asked our podfather Rob Harvilla to pick his perfect 90s British Rock song: “A Girl Like You” by Edwyn Collins. Listen along as Yasi and Rob cover the birth of indie pop, Edwyn Collins’ Orange Juice days, and his earlier solo career, right up to the release of his third album Gorgeous George as well as the Empire Records soundtrack, which helped launch this song into the rock stratosphere. CREDITS:Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalekGuest: Rob Harvilla @robharvillaProducer: Liz Sánchez Audio Edito...
2025-03-131h 16
BandsplainPerfect Song: 'A Girl Like You' by Edwyn Collins with Rob HarvillaThis episode, we’ve asked our podfather Rob Harvilla to pick his perfect 90s British Rock song: “A Girl Like You” by Edwyn Collins. Listen along as Yasi and Rob cover the birth of indie pop, Edwyn Collins’ Orange Juice days, and his earlier solo career, right up to the release of his third album Gorgeous George as well as the Empire Records soundtrack, which helped launch this song into the rock stratosphere. CREDITS:Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalekGuest: Rob Harvilla @robharvillaProducer: Liz Sánchez Audio Edito...
2025-03-131h 16BandsplainThe LIVE Soundtrack Draft with Rob Harvilla, Sean Fennessey, and Chris RyanHi, we have a lot to talk about. Yasi shares how she’s been, and appreciates everyone’s kind words and gifts.
2025-02-051h 41
BandsplainThe LIVE Soundtrack Draft with Rob Harvilla, Sean Fennessey, and Chris RyanHi, we have a lot to talk about. Yasi shares how she’s been, and appreciates everyone’s kind words and gifts.
2025-02-051h 41
In Defense of Ska60 Songs That Explain the '90s' Rob Harvilla on The Mighty Mighty Bosstones' "The Impression That I Get"Welcome to Season 5 of In Defense of Ska! After a quick break for the holidays, hosts Aaron Carnes and Adam Davis are back for even more ska-tastic interviews, conversations, and analysis. To kick off the new season, the crew invites music critic Rob Harvilla (of the 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s podcast) to chat about '90s music, ska erasure, and the songs that defined the 2000s. Listen now.As the host of 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s, Harvilla explored quite a few tunes that defined one of pop-culture's most beloved decades. And yet, despite re-upping to make the...
2025-01-1556 min
Peter Westmoreland PodcastExile in 90sville | Bonus Track Interview Rob HarvillaPeter Westmoreland interviews theringer.com rock critic Rob Harvilla about his podcast and book 60 Songs that Explain the 90s.
2024-12-2358 min
BandsplainOasis: Part 2 with Rob HarvillaYou can have it all, but how much do you want it, babe? Once again, we slip inside the eye of Oasis’ mind for part two. Last episode, Yasi and Rob Harvilla talked about the band’s formation, their debut album Definitely Maybe, and the lead-up to the 1995 Britpop chart battle. Who wins the battle? Who wins the war? We’ll get into the “Oasis quo” and “Chaz and Dave Chimney Sweep Music” of it all. Plus, listen along as we dissect how Noel and Liam Gallagher created one of the greatest British albums of all-time: (What’s the Story) Morning G...
2024-12-192h 57
BandsplainOasis: Part 2 with Rob HarvillaYou can have it all, but how much do you want it, babe? Once again, we slip inside the eye of Oasis’ mind for part two. Last episode, Yasi and Rob Harvilla talked about the band’s formation, their debut album Definitely Maybe, and the lead-up to the 1995 Britpop chart battle. Who wins the battle? Who wins the war? We’ll get into the “Oasis quo” and “Chaz and Dave Chimney Sweep Music” of it all. Plus, listen along as we dissect how Noel and Liam Gallagher created one of the greatest British albums of all-time: (What’s the Story) Morning G...
2024-12-192h 57
BandsplainOasis: Part 1 with Rob HarvillaBy 1994, grunge had waned and Madchester had set the table for the next massive wave of British music—the UK was ready for its next big rock band to refocus the global lens back on ol’ Blighty. That’s when Oasis popped onto the scene fully formed and captured the mantle with their iconic haircuts, perfect clothes, explosive feuds, and of course, their absolute bangers. Join along as Yasi Salek and her Wonderwall, The Ringer’s Rob Harvilla, ask each other: where were you while Oasis was getting high? In this part one of two, we cover everything between the band...
2024-12-123h 31
BandsplainOasis: Part 1 with Rob HarvillaBy 1994, grunge had waned and Madchester had set the table for the next massive wave of British music—the UK was ready for its next big rock band to refocus the global lens back on ol’ Blighty. That’s when Oasis popped onto the scene fully formed and captured the mantle with their iconic haircuts, perfect clothes, explosive feuds, and of course, their absolute bangers. Join along as Yasi Salek and her Wonderwall, The Ringer’s Rob Harvilla, ask each other: where were you while Oasis was getting high? In this part one of two, we cover everything between the band...
2024-12-123h 31
How To Make A MixtapeTape 30 - "All About That Bass" feat. Rob HarvillaRoderick and Don welcome on the man, the myth, the legend himself - music writer and podcast royalty - ROB HARVILLA! If you don't know, Rob hosts the "60 songs..." podcasts and recently released the book 60 Songs That Explain The 90's. We're beyond honored to have him on the pod to talk about some thicc, nasty bass lines!
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2024-12-091h 46
Weird Al-gorithmThe Saga Begins (f/Rob Harvilla)Today we finally begin diving into Al's last album of the 90's with one of his biggest songs "The Saga Begins". A song this big also calls for a big guest so we are thrilled to be joined by Rob Harvilla host of 60 Songs That Explain the 90s! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-12-061h 01
Truthless5. The Wicked Garden, With Rob HarvillaOnce upon a time, Rob was a teenager in love. Specifically, he was in love with Stone Temple Pilots. He was also fond of his girlfriend, Jane. And when Rob and Jane found out that Stone Temple Pilots were playing nearby, they knew they had to see the show—even if it meant lying to their parents, with a key assist from Kevin Costner. Host: Brian Phillips Producers: Mike Wargon, Conor Nevins, and Vikram Patel Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mi...
2024-11-0545 min
Spotlight on StoriesSpotlight on Stories - Twentieth Edition - Rob HarvillaOn this edition of Spotlight on Stories, Seth Shaner is joined by The Ringer senior staff writer Rob Harvilla.
Harvilla hosts the podcast, 60 Songs that Explain the 90s and authored a book by the same name.
He also got his start in Columbus by working as a writer at The Other Paper from 2000-03.
The two discuss music from the 90s, how consuming music has changed and why Harvilla and his family live in the great state of Ohio and more specifically, Central Ohio.
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2024-11-0137 min
In the DemoBEST OF: Who Owns the 90s? with Rob HarvillaWe're taking a short break so we wanted to share this Best Of In the Demo podcast episode with you.This episode first aired on April 18, 2024.The nostalgia and ownership that younger generations feel toward the music and culture of the 90s is fascinating. In this episode of In The Demo, Farrah and her guest Rob Harvilla, host of the 60 Songs that Explain the '90s podcast, explore why the decade holds such a powerful allure for those who never experienced it firsthand.They discuss what accounts for this cross-generational appeal...
2024-09-121h 05
BandsplainThe Grunge Draft with Chris Ryan, Rob Harvilla, and Sean FennesseyIt’s draft time once again on Bandsplain. Chris Ryan, Rob Harvilla, and Sean Fennessey join us for the not just a little chaotic Grunge draft where everybody is a Loser in one way or another. Also, a ska season is suggested as a threat, the gang discuss the most 90’s feeling pop star of today, and we hear about Sean’s cool metal friend from high school. All that and more, on this week’s Bandsplain.
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2024-07-252h 04BandsplainThe Grunge Draft with Chris Ryan, Rob Harvilla, and Sean FennesseyIt’s draft time once again on Bandsplain. Chris Ryan, Rob Harvilla, and Sean Fennessey join us for the not just a little chaotic Grunge draft where everybody is a Loser in one way or another. Also, a ska season is suggested as a threat, the gang discuss the most 90’s feeling pop star of today, and we hear about Sean’s cool metal friend from high school. All that and more, on this week’s Bandsplain. Follow Chris Ryan on Twitter @ChrisRyan77Follow Rob Harvilla on Twitter @Harvilla...
2024-07-252h 04
Fine Beats & CheesesRewind Episode: Looney Tunes with Rob HarvillaTravel with us back to June 2023 as we talk all things Looney Tunes with the fantastic Rob Harvilla, host of 60 Songs That Explain the 90s, a really wonderful look at the songs that informed our lives (Leslie has been a guest 4 times, and you can find it all on Spotify). This conversation was a BLAST and you will love it. You can find Rob on Twitter at @harvilla, on Instagram at @robharvilla, and you can find his show at https://www.theringer.com/60-songs-that-explain-the-90s.
2024-07-131h 03
BandsplainMailbag with Rob HarvillaIt is time once again to hear from our beloved listeners, so we opened up the mail bag to answer some of your most pressing questions. Rob Harvilla joins us to help plan Yasi’s trip to Ohio, discuss the sordid swing dance moment of the 90’s, parse Taco Bell menu highlights, and give some answers of his own.
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Host: Yasi Salek
Guest: Rob Harvilla
Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon
Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges
Additional Production Supervision: Justi...
2024-06-061h 41BandsplainMailbag with Rob HarvillaIt is time once again to hear from our beloved listeners, so we opened up the mail bag to answer some of your most pressing questions. Rob Harvilla joins us to help plan Yasi’s trip to Ohio, discuss the sordid swing dance moment of the 90’s, parse Taco Bell menu highlights, and give some answers of his own. Follow Rob Harvilla on Twitter @HarvillaHost: Yasi SalekGuest: Rob HarvillaProducer: Jesse Miller-GordonAudio Editor: Adrian BridgesAdditional Production Supervision: Justi...
2024-06-061h 41
BandsplainAlice in Chains with Rob HarvillaAlice in Chains emerged from the Seattle scene an entity unto themselves. Formed from remnants of local hair metal bands, they naturally evolved into the groove heavy band with a distinct vocal style we know today. Rob Harvilla joins us to parse the legacy of perhaps the most populist band of the Grunge era.
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Listen to songs we detail in the episode HERE
Host: Yasi Salek
Guest: Rob Harvilla
Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon
A...
2024-05-164h 59BandsplainAlice in Chains with Rob HarvillaAlice in Chains emerged from the Seattle scene an entity unto themselves. Formed from remnants of local hair metal bands, they naturally evolved into the groove heavy band with a distinct vocal style we know today. Rob Harvilla joins us to parse the legacy of perhaps the most populist band of the Grunge era.Follow Rob Harvilla on Twitter @harvillaListen to songs we detail in the episode HEREHost: Yasi SalekGuest: Rob Harvilla Producer: Jesse Miller-GordonA...
2024-05-164h 59BandsplainRemembering Steve Albini, Plus Our Favorite Albini Albums With Rob HarvillaRob Harvilla joins Yasi to talk about Steve Albini's legacy, in music and also outside of it.Host: Yasi SalekGuest: Rob HarvillaProducer: Chris SuttonAdditional Production Supervision: Justin SaylesTheme Song: Bethany Cosentino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-05-141h 10
BandsplainRemembering Steve Albini, Plus Our Favorite Albini Albums With Rob HarvillaRob Harvilla joins Yasi to talk about Steve Albini's legacy, in music and also outside of it.
Host: Yasi SalekGuest: Rob HarvillaProducer: Chris SuttonAdditional Production Supervision: Justin SaylesTheme Song: Bethany Cosentino
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2024-05-141h 10In the DemoWho Owns the 90s? with Rob HarvillaThe nostalgia and ownership that younger generations feel toward the music and culture of the 90s is fascinating. In this episode of In The Demo, Farrah and her guest Rob Harvilla, host of the 60 Songs that Explain the '90s podcast, explore why the decade holds such a powerful allure for those who never experienced it firsthand.They discuss what accounts for this cross-generational appeal, from the mythologizing of the 90s in media to the enduring impact of the era's defining genres and artists. And they discuss how technology and cultural shifts of the past 30 years...
2024-04-181h 04
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 402: The Stentorian-Voiced Dudely Bro-ness of Rob HarvillaRob Harvilla (@harvilla on X) is a staff writer for The Ringer and the host and creator of the long-running 60 Songs that Explain the 90s. His first book is 60 Songs that Explain the 90s.We talk about the end of the podcast, the evolution of voice, and the maze he purposefully escapes each episode.For a couple weeks, visit combeyond.bu.edu, use the promo code NARRATIVE25 at checkout and get 25% your tuition for the two-day Power of Narrative Conference. And, no, I don’t get any dough.Newsletter: Rage Against the Algorithm...
2024-03-081h 09
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 102: 60 Minutes That Explain The Harmony (Special Guest: Rob Harvilla)Welcome back to State of Amorica! This week, David and Ian chat about some Crowes current events before turning the reigns over to Producer Jason, who sat down for a great chat with Rob Harvilla of the 60 Songs That Explain the 90s podcast and companion book. You don't want to miss it!
2024-02-201h 06
C86 Show - Indie PopRob Harvilla - 60 Songs That Explain the '90sRob Harvilla in conversation with David Eastaugh
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The 1990s were a chaotic and gritty and utterly magical time for music, a confounding barrage of genres and lifestyles and superstars, from grunge to hip-hop, from sumptuous R&B to rambunctious ska-punk, from Axl to Kurt to Missy to Santana to Tupac to Britney. In 60 SONGS THAT EXPLAIN THE '90s, Ringer music critic Rob Harvilla reimagines all the earwormy, iconic hits Gen Xers pine for with vivid historical storytelling, sharp critical analysis, rampant loopiness, and wryly personal ruminations on the most bizarre, joyous...
2024-02-181h 14
Mix TapesRob Harvilla(60 Songs that Explain the 90's)Rob Harvilla hosts one of my favorite podcasts and I was lucky enough to get him to guest on mixtapes.
We go over so much about his podcast(60 Songs that Explain the 90's) and talk about his new book of the same name.
I urge you to click the link and give his podcast a chance, I promise you, you wont be disappointed and you'll probably fall down the rabbit hole like I did.
His book is available everywhere and I'm going to make it easy on you but giving...
2024-02-1148 min
B.O. Boys (Movie Box Office)Weekend Preview: ARGYLE! Plus, ROB HARVILLA of 60 Songs That Explain The '90s joins us to talk concert films, music biopics and what '90s artist deserves the big screen treatmentWe preview the film that has everyone asking... who is the audience for ARGYLE?
Plus, the great podcaster and author ROB HARVILLA from 60 Songs That Explain The '90s jumps on mic to look back at the TAYLOR SWIFT ERAS TOUR event, forward to the Bob Marley biopic ONE LOVE, and back AGAIN to the 90s to tell us which artists deserve a shot on the big screen.
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2024-02-0256 min
Pop PantheonTHE BLACK EYED PEAS (with The Ringer's Rob Harvilla)Ringer music critic and host of 60 Songs That Explain the '90s Rob Harvilla returns to Pop Pantheon to discuss one of the most derided – and successful – pop acts of the 21st Century, The Black Eyed Peas. Louie and Rob trace the group’s roots as an optimistic, politically progressive “conscious rap” crew, starting with their first two pre-Fergie records, 1998’s Behind The Front and 2000’s Bridging the Gap. Then they tackle the Peas’ reinvention as a garish, craven, operatically tacky band peddling radio pop on 2003’s Elephunk and their doubling down on big-tent pop maximalism on 2005’s Monkey Business. Next, Loui...
2024-01-251h 55
Writers Read Their Early Sh*tS3/E7 - Rob Harvilla doesn't give a hootSend us a textCALM DOWN. Jason welcomes podcaster and author of '60 Songs That Explain the '90s' Rob Harvilla for a confabulation about furious moping, tongue exercises, the glory of New Kids on the Block's 'Games,' wack slacks and lame stains, not leaving your pizza burning, rad steez, clutching at borrowed pearls, and the best KISS song to sing at karaoke. Big whoop beats, as always, by DJ Max in Tokyo. Thanks to Wayne Emde for the artwork & Joe Emde for help with the intro. Join the early sh*t chat at https://www...
2024-01-191h 16
History Nerds UnitedThe Music of the 90s With The Ringer's Rob HarvillaSend us a textLet's get nostalgic! The Ringer's Rob Harvilla joins the podcast to discuss his book and podcast 60 Songs That Explain the 90s. Need I say more? Come listen!Buy 60 Songs That Explain the 90sListen to the 60 Songs That Explain the 90s PodcastSupport the show
2024-01-1739 min
Amidon PlanetE104: Rob Harvilla Returns! Talking about his NEW book "60 Songs That Explain the '90s" and the lessons learnedLearning to teach better with Rob Harvilla, The Ringer senior staff writer and music critic, as we discuss his new book, 60 Songs that Explain the 90’s, and the end run of the podcast, 60 Songs that Explain the 90’s.
Show notes for this episode can be found at amidonplanet.com/episode104/.
2024-01-1150 min
Caught on the Mike...Rob Harvilla- Podcaster, Writer- 60 Songs That Explain The 90'sRob Harvilla is the host / author of 60 Songs That Explain the '90s and a senior staff writer at The Ringer; he's been a professional rock critic for 20-plus years with stops at the Village Voice, SPIN, Deadspin, and various other alt-weeklies that generally no longer exist. Based out of Columbus, OH- he is one of my personal favorite podcasters and it was nothing short of a pleasure having him on the show.
2024-01-1035 min
Sleeping with CelebritiesRob Harvilla’s Open Mic Setlist Circa Late 90sRob Harvilla is the host of the hit podcast 60 Songs That Explain the 90s and author of a book of the exact same name. But before he was regaling his listeners with his thoughts on music of that era, Rob was living in that era and making music of his own. Or rather, making music of somebody else's. You see, Sleepyheads, Mr. Harvilla was an open mic musical performer in his college days, in the 90's, in Ohio. And he's going to take you on a music-free tour of the thinking behind his performances back then. Learn the songs...
2024-01-0352 min
Lipps Service with Scott LippsRob Harvilla of "60 Songs that Explain the 90's" with SPIN's Daniel Kohn (Special bonus episode)On this special holiday episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with music critic and 60 Songs That Explain The ‘90s podcast host Rob Harvilla and SPIN editorial director Daniel Kohn! Rob has been a professional music journalist for over 20 years, is currently a senior staff writer at The Ringer — and is a life-long ‘90s music fanatic. The three music geeks get into Rob’s upbringing, his stint writing for SPIN in the mid-2000s, his growing up in Ohio and the state’s music scene, and his podcast and new book of the same name. They also talk about Rob’s detailed memo...
2023-12-2850 min
New Books in MusicRob Harvilla, "60 Songs That Explain The 90s" (Twelve, 2023)A companion to the #1 music podcast on Spotify, this book takes listeners through the greatest hits that define a weirdly undefinable decade.The 1990s were a chaotic and gritty and utterly magical time for music, a confounding barrage of genres and lifestyles and superstars, from grunge to hip-hop, from sumptuous R&B to rambunctious ska-punk, from Axl to Kurt to Missy to Santana to Tupac to Britney. In 60 Songs That Explain The 90s (Twelve, 2023), Ringer music critic Rob Harvilla reimagines all the earwormy, iconic hits Gen Xers pine for with vivid historical storytelling, sharp critical analysis, rampant loop...
2023-12-1253 min
New Books in Performing ArtsRob Harvilla, "60 Songs That Explain The 90s" (Twelve, 2023)A companion to the #1 music podcast on Spotify, this book takes listeners through the greatest hits that define a weirdly undefinable decade.The 1990s were a chaotic and gritty and utterly magical time for music, a confounding barrage of genres and lifestyles and superstars, from grunge to hip-hop, from sumptuous R&B to rambunctious ska-punk, from Axl to Kurt to Missy to Santana to Tupac to Britney. In 60 Songs That Explain The 90s (Twelve, 2023), Ringer music critic Rob Harvilla reimagines all the earwormy, iconic hits Gen Xers pine for with vivid historical storytelling, sharp critical analysis, rampant loop...
2023-12-1253 min
New Books in Popular CultureRob Harvilla, "60 Songs That Explain The 90s" (Twelve, 2023)A companion to the #1 music podcast on Spotify, this book takes listeners through the greatest hits that define a weirdly undefinable decade.The 1990s were a chaotic and gritty and utterly magical time for music, a confounding barrage of genres and lifestyles and superstars, from grunge to hip-hop, from sumptuous R&B to rambunctious ska-punk, from Axl to Kurt to Missy to Santana to Tupac to Britney. In 60 Songs That Explain The 90s (Twelve, 2023), Ringer music critic Rob Harvilla reimagines all the earwormy, iconic hits Gen Xers pine for with vivid historical storytelling, sharp critical analysis, rampant loop...
2023-12-1253 min
I'd Rather Be ReadingRob Harvilla on the Music of the 1990s and Why the Decade Was Pure MagicToday’s season nine opener is so fun—I could have talked to Rob Harvilla forever! We are going back to our mutual favorite decade, the 1990s, specifically to talk the decade’s music. And what a random grab bag assortment that decade was in terms of music: grunge. Ska. Swing. The Latin explosion. Bubblegum pop. Hip-hop—perhaps some of the best of the genre, ever. MTV still played music videos (!), and played them all the time. We all knew every song on the Top 40. The 1990s were magic, as Rob writes in his book 60 Songs That Explain the 90s, and w...
2023-12-0558 min
The Ryen Russillo PodcastWarriors Meltdown and Two Players to Worry About, Plus a '90s Music Nostalgia Session With Rob HarvillaIt’s Wednesday, which means Ryen’s got Hump Day Hoops! Could the Warriors' run finally be coming to a close (00:43)? What’s going on with Zion? The numbers are still good, but is he even the best player on his team? Plus, The Ringer’s own Rob Harvilla authored the book '60 Songs That Explain the '90s' and jumped on the pod to relive some '90s nostalgia (34:33). Plus, is one guy getting scammed into a trip to Hawaii on Life Advice (1:13:55)?The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringe...
2023-11-291h 38
Blockbaby SAWarriors Meltdown and Two Players to Worry About, Plus a '90s Music Nostalgia Session With Rob HarvillaIt’s Wednesday, which means Ryen’s got Hump Day Hoops! Could the Warriors' run finally be coming to a close (00:43)? What’s going on with Zion? The numbers are still good, but is he even the best player on his team? Plus, The Ringer’s own Rob Harvilla authored the book '60 Songs That Explain the '90s' and jumped on the pod to relive some '90s nostalgia (34:33). Plus, is one guy getting scammed into a trip to Hawaii on Life Advice (1:13:55)? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or...
2023-11-291h 34
Adult EducationRob Harvilla on 60 Songs That Explain The 90'sI'm so excited for this conversation with Rob Harvilla. he's the host of my favorite podcast, '60 Songs That Explain The 90's'. I have looked forward to Wednesday's for the last three years simply because that's when new episodes come out. Looking up the latest episode is the first thing I do when I wake up on Wednesday morning. Rob is getting ready to wrap up the series with his 120th episode coming in a few weeks. Now he's taking his words to the page. He just dropped a book version of the podcast, also titled '60...
2023-11-1737 min
Amidon PlanetCelebrating Rob Harvilla's book, 60 Songs that Explain the 90'sLearning to teach better by celebrating the release of Rob Harvilla's book, 60 Songs that Explain the 90's.
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2023-11-1610 min
The Distraction: A Defector PodcastNon-Monster Mash Songs by the Monster Mash Guy with Rob HarvillaAuthor of 60 Songs that Explain the 90s Rob Harvilla joins Drew and Roth to explain the 90s. At the risk of sounding like old farts, there’s a lot of talk about how mixtapes really showed how much you liked a girl in middle school, Rico Suave, and the six cassette tapes that Rob owned as a teenager. But Rob doesn’t get off that easy, as he needs to explain the simmering hell that is being a Browns fan. And as always, we dive into the Funbag! Do you want to hear your question answer...
2023-11-1656 min
Embark On This Mind-Blowing Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.60 Songs That Explain the '90s by Rob HarvillaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/672546to listen full audiobooks.
Title: 60 Songs That Explain the '90s
Author: Rob Harvilla
Narrator: Rob Harvilla
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 6 minutes
Release date: November 14, 2023
Genres: Arts & Entertainment
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A companion to the #1 music podcast on Spotify, this book takes readers through the greatest hits that define a weirdly undefinable decade. The 1990s were a chaotic and gritty and utterly magical time for music, a confounding barrage of genres and lifestyles and superstars, from grunge to hip-hop, from sumptuous R&B to rambunctious ska-punk, from Axl to Kurt to Missy to Santana t...
2023-11-149h 06
Dig Me Out: 90s & 00s RockElastica - Elastica with special guest Rob Harvilla | 90s Album ReviewElastica burst onto the scene in 1995 with their highly acclaimed self-titled debut album, showcasing the band's distinctive blend of punk-inspired energy and catchy pop hooks. Elastica's minimalist sound and frontwoman Justine Frischmann's laid back vocals separated the band from their Britpop counterparts Blur, Suede, Oasis and Pulp. To help us revisit their freshman effort, we're joined by Rob Harvilla, host of the 60 Songs That Define the 90s podcast and his new corresponding book, out November 14th.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - Connection
27:09 - Car Song
35:05 - Blue
2023-11-141h 23Dig Me Out: 90s & 00s RockElastica - Elastica with special guest Rob Harvilla | 90s Album ReviewElastica burst onto the scene in 1995 with their highly acclaimed self-titled debut album, showcasing the band's distinctive blend of punk-inspired energy and catchy pop hooks. Elastica's minimalist sound and frontwoman Justine Frischmann's laid back vocals separated the band from their Britpop counterparts Blur, Suede, Oasis and Pulp. To help us revisit their freshman effort, we're joined by Rob Harvilla, host of the 60 Songs That Define the 90s podcast and his new corresponding book, out November 14th.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - Connection
27:09 - Car Song
35:05 - Blue
2023-11-141h 23
The Watch‘Loki’ Season 2 Finale and ‘The Curse.’ Plus, Rob Harvilla on ‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s.’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).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: Rob HarvillaProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
2023-11-131h 26
Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast#421 - Bobby and Eddie on Cover Versions That Were Hated by the Original Artists + Rob Harvilla On How He Started His Book & Podcast '60 Songs That Explain The '90s' + Courtney Love Reaching Out To Him + Why Nirvana Were Giants of '90s MusicBobby and Eddie start the episode talking about cover songs that were hated by the original artists and share what they think are the best covers of all-time. Rob Harvilla is the author / host of 60 Songs That Explain the '90s and a senior staff writer at The Ringer. He's been a professional rock critic for 20-plus years and talked to Bobby Bones about why he chose to explore the music of the '90s in his new book and podcast. Rob talks about what he does as a rock critic, why he chose that profession and the types of inte...
2023-10-2442 min
Bandsplain100th Episode! Mailbag with Rob Harvilla feat. Producer DylanWe celebrate our 100th episode with special guests - our beloved listeners. America’s favorite podcaster and Bandsplain father figure Rob Harvilla joins us for a mailbag episode to answer your burning questions, and occasionally dole out unsolicited advice. Plus, a VERY special guest joins us at the top of the episode for a proper walk down memory lane. Thank you for listening to Bandsplain.
Host: Yasi Salek
Guest: Rob Harvilla, Dylan Rupert
Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon
Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges
Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles
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2023-10-192h 10Bandsplain100th Episode! Mailbag with Rob Harvilla feat. Producer DylanWe celebrate our 100th episode with special guests - our beloved listeners. America’s favorite podcaster and Bandsplain father figure Rob Harvilla joins us for a mailbag episode to answer your burning questions, and occasionally dole out unsolicited advice. Plus, a VERY special guest joins us at the top of the episode for a proper walk down memory lane. Thank you for listening to Bandsplain.Host: Yasi SalekGuest: Rob Harvilla, Dylan RupertProducer: Jesse Miller-GordonAudio Editor: Adrian BridgesAdditional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles...
2023-10-192h 10
Twelve Books60 Songs That Explain the '90s By Rob Harvilla Read by Rob Harvilla - Audiobook ExcerptA companion to the #1 music podcast on Spotify, this book takes readers through the greatest hits that define a weirdly undefinable decade.
The 1990s were a chaotic and gritty and utterly magical time for music, a confounding barrage of genres and lifestyles and superstars, from grunge to hip-hop, from sumptuous R&B to rambunctious ska-punk, from Axl to Kurt to Missy to Santana to Tupac to Britney. In 60 SONGS THAT EXPLAIN THE '90s, Ringer music critic Rob Harvilla reimagines all the earwormy, iconic hits Gen Xers pine for with vivid historical storytelling, sharp critical analysis, rampant loopiness, and wryly...
2023-10-1304 min
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2023-09-2200 min
BandsplainThe 1989 Music Draft with Chris Ryan, Rob Harvilla, and Jon CaramanicaChris Ryan, Rob Harvilla, and Jon Caramanica join Yasi in the Thunderdome to pick their favorite songs and moments from the year that started the 90’s: the last year of the 80’s. Can someone’s own take also be their draft pick? And who ultimately emerged as the winner of the draft? Listen and decide for yourself, this week on Bandsplain.
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2023-09-141h 48BandsplainThe 1989 Music Draft with Chris Ryan, Rob Harvilla, and Jon CaramanicaChris Ryan, Rob Harvilla, and Jon Caramanica join Yasi in the Thunderdome to pick their favorite songs and moments from the year that started the 90’s: the last year of the 80’s. Can someone’s own take also be their draft pick? And who ultimately emerged as the winner of the draft? Listen and decide for yourself, this week on Bandsplain. You can follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisRyan77You can follow Rob on Twitter @HarvillaYou can follow Jon on Twitter @joncaramanicaListen to songs...
2023-09-141h 49
What Future with Joshua TopolskyThe Songs That Explain Rob HarvillaToday's episode of What Future is an extreme delight. Not only does Josh speak to "60 Songs That Explain the 90's" host and absolute genius Rob Harvilla, but Zelda (Josh's daughter) joins in to ask the hard hitting questions all true Rob fans want the answers to. If you're a fan of music from any era (though particularly the completely radical decade of the 1990s), you will love, like, or totally hate this show. Discussed: 1989, getting cancelled, Killer Klowns From Outer Space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-08-3149 min
BandsplainTalking Heads: Part 2 with Rob HarvillaYasi and Rob return this week to find a band in peril. Side projects are popping up left and right, tropical vacations are being taken, Tina Weymouth has quitting on her mind, and Chris Frantz does not. What David Byrne is thinking at any point in time is anyone’s guess. What will become of the Talking Heads? You probably already know, but press play to find out how it happened.
Listen to the songs we detail in the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Vtk9g0QOypaWVCePqx7oc?si=878c3724100b4cdd
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2023-08-242h 58BandsplainTalking Heads: Part 2 with Rob HarvillaYasi and Rob return this week to find a band in peril. Side projects are popping up left and right, tropical vacations are being taken, Tina Weymouth has quitting on her mind, and Chris Frantz does not. What David Byrne is thinking at any point in time is anyone’s guess. What will become of the Talking Heads? You probably already know, but press play to find out how it happened. Listen to the songs we detail in the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Vtk9g0QOypaWVCePqx7oc?si=878c3724100b4cdd
2023-08-242h 58BandsplainTalking Heads: Part 1 with Rob HarvillaBabe, wake up, Bandsplain is back and Rob Harvilla joins us once more to usher in a new season. What’s that? Qu'est-ce que c’est? That’s right, it’s time to tackle Talking Heads. One of the most ground-breaking and innovative bands to find their way into your parents' record collection, Talking Heads are the band you liked before you knew they were cool and you were supposed to like them. In Part 1, we cover art school tea to CBGBs goss to feeling the Byrne, if you will. Welcome back to Bandsplain. Listen to...
2023-08-173h 23
BandsplainTalking Heads: Part 1 with Rob HarvillaBabe, wake up, Bandsplain is back and Rob Harvilla joins us once more to usher in a new season. What’s that? Qu'est-ce que c’est? That’s right, it’s time to tackle the Talking Heads. One of the most ground-breaking and innovative bands to find their way into your parents' record collection, the Talking Heads are the band you liked before you knew they were cool and you were supposed to like them. In Part 1, we cover art school tea to CBGBs goss to feeling the Byrne, if you will. Welcome back to Bandsplain.
Li...
2023-08-173h 23
Your Team's StuffRob Harvilla - 90s musicJeff is joined by Rob Harvilla (60 songs that explained the 90s) to talk about the process of doing his podcast (1:40), what changed going from a writer to podcaster (4:30), some of the bands that scared him (7:30), Pantera's glam roots (9:50). Then later, Jeff shows Rob some of the 90s music themed stuff he found off the internet to see if Rob is in or out (11:25)
Mary Playground RIAA Certified Gold Record Award (owned by bassist Dylan Keefe) $200
Mr. Bungle rare promo bubble bath bottle - $199.99
1970s H...
2023-08-0752 min
Paternal#89 Rob Harvilla: Dad Rock Comes For Every ManLongtime rock critic Rob Harvilla has made a lengthy career out of his love for the '90s-era songs that shaped his days as a teenager and college student. He's the host of the hit podcast "60 Songs That Explain the '90s" and he's built a devoted fan base of equally obsessed music fans while exploring songs from artists like Nirvana, Madonna, REM, and the Wu-Tang Clan. But despite his success, sometimes he just likes to mow the lawn with an old Soul Asylum album in his headphones before he gets back to his life as a dad.
2023-07-2648 min
General AdmissionRob Harvilla of 60 Songs That Explain the '90s Joins the Pod!Episode 66 - Rob Harvilla, host of the incredible "60 Songs That Explain the '90s" podcast joins us to talk everything from podcasting to our favorite air bass songs. We get into the epic Courtney Love interview between Rob and her (9:30), utilizing song clips on the pod (15:00), the "60 Songs" book & podcast companion Rob just finished writing (22:00). Of course we dip into some Phish talk (27:50) followed by some Weezer talk (36:30). We also discuss the industry from news rooms to podcast desks (49:00) and much more. Be sure to check out "60 Songs That Explain the '90s" and preorder the book!
2023-07-131h 12
Pantsuit PoliticsHow Many Songs Do We Need to Explain Politics? with Rob HarvillaBeth's friend Brian joins her as co-host to discuss the intense heat around the country and how he and his wife approached making new friends as adults. Then, Beth has a delightful conversation with Rob Harvilla about the best and worst of presidential campaign songs.TOPICS DISCUSSEDHeat, Water, and Development ChoicesRob Harvilla on Presidential Campaign SongsOutside of Politics: Making Friends as AdultsVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com...
2023-07-071h 02Pantsuit PoliticsHow Many Songs Do We Need to Explain Politics? with Rob HarvillaBeth's friend Brian joins her as co-host to discuss the intense heat around the country and how he and his wife approached making new friends as adults. Then, Beth has a delightful conversation with Rob Harvilla about the best and worst of presidential campaign songs.TOPICS DISCUSSEDHeat, Water, and Development ChoicesRob Harvilla on Presidential Campaign SongsOutside of Politics: Making Friends as AdultsVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com...
2023-07-071h 02
BandsplainJudgment Night Soundtrack with Sean Fennessey and Rob HarvillaIt wasn’t the future of rap, but it was the future of rock. In 1993, one of the strongest music years in popular memory, a quirky soundtrack was released that ended up eclipsing the movie it was made for. Perennial Bandsplain favorites Sean Fennessey and Rob Harvilla join us to talk about what led to this moment, and what followed.
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2023-06-151h 58BandsplainJudgment Night Soundtrack with Sean Fennessey and Rob HarvillaIt wasn’t the future of rap, but it was the future of rock. In 1993, one of the strongest music years in popular memory, a quirky soundtrack was released that ended up eclipsing the movie it was made for. Perennial Bandsplain favorites Sean Fennessey and Rob Harvilla join us to talk about what led to this moment, and what followed.Follow Sean Fennessey on Twitter @seanfennesseyFollow Rob Harvilla on Twitter @Harvilla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-06-151h 58
BandsplainListener Mailbag with Rob HarvillaRob Harvilla joins Yasi to go through listener questions. Should you resent your poser ex boyfriend? Will there ever be a cult band again? And what do you playlist for your HIIT class?? Plus a special guest you’ve all missed as much as we have.
Follow Rob Harvilla on Twitter @Harvilla
Follow Producer Jesse on Twitter @ItsMeJMG
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2023-05-111h 28BandsplainListener Mailbag with Rob HarvillaRob Harvilla joins Yasi to go through listener questions. Should you resent your poser ex boyfriend? Will there ever be a cult band again? And what do you playlist for your HIIT class?? Plus a special guest you’ve all missed as much as we have. Follow Rob Harvilla on Twitter @HarvillaFollow Producer Jesse on Twitter @ItsMeJMG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-05-111h 29
BandsplainThe 2002 Music Draft with Chris Ryan and Rob HarvillaChris Ryan and Rob Harvilla return to Bandsplain Arena with our star player Yasi. On this episode we dive into the heart of indie sleaze: 2002. Interpol has New Yorkers up all night and Dr. Dre is teaming up with Gwen Stefani and Eve. Tune in to find out who rates what from this cursed year, and why they love it.
You can follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisRyan77
You can follow Rob on Twitter @Harvilla
Listen to songs we detail in the episode HERE
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2023-04-131h 19BandsplainThe 2002 Music Draft with Chris Ryan and Rob HarvillaChris Ryan and Rob Harvilla return to Bandsplain Arena with our star player Yasi. On this episode we dive into the heart of indie sleaze: 2002. Interpol has New Yorkers up all night and Dr. Dre is teaming up with Gwen Stefani and Eve. Tune in to find out who rates what from this cursed year, and why they love it. You can follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisRyan77You can follow Rob on Twitter @HarvillaListen to songs we detail in the episode here: http://o...
2023-04-131h 19
When Doves Podcast: Prince--Album by Album & Song by SongBONUS: "The Harvilla Experience " Interview with music journalist/host of the 60 Songs That Explain the 90s podcast, Rob Harvilla.Send us a textJoin Jared as he chats with Rob Harvilla, host of the great music podcast, 60 Songs That Explain the 90s, about his show, the complicated legacy of the Prince/Sinead O'Connor relationship, his take on Prince's Midwestern bonafides and the power of the 1980s' MTV. Give a listen and then go listen to Rob's show (he's got sponsors and everything.)Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost...
2022-12-1848 min
Vaguely FamiliarRob Harvilla talks about Swifties, The Goo Goo Dolls and his podcast! | Ep# 80In this episode, Nazar sits down with The Ringer Podcast Network's editor and host of 60 Songs that Explain the 90s, Rob Harvilla! This was a dream guest for us and we get to talk about John Mayer, Swifties, Rock Criticism and lots of Goo Goo Dolls talk!
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2022-11-211h 07
The Song Will Go On"Blaze of Glory" by Jon Bon Jovi from Young Guns II (1990) with Rob HarvillaDid Jon Bon Jovi send out ’80s rock in a blaze of glory? Rob Harvilla from 60 Songs That Explain the '90s helps us answer this question, and talk all things “Blaze of Glory” from the 1990 film Young Guns II! Put on your leather vest and old man special effects make up, because we’re covering a song from everyone’s favorite New Jersey cowboy.Guest: Rob HarvillaTwitter: @harvilla│ Instagram: @robharvillaSupport us on Patreon so we can grow the pod! www.patreon.com/thesongwillgoonNeed more The Song Will Go On in your...
2022-11-081h 02
Masters of NoneEP 22.9 - Ultimate '90s Song With Rob HarvillaOur guest this week is Rob Harvilla, host of the excellent Spotify podcast "60 Songs That Explain the 90s". We revisit some of the biggest hits of the decade and try to decipher which classic hit stands above them all.
Check out Rob's Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/60-songs-that-explain-the-90s/id1635211340
Check out our Spotify playlist of most of the songs we mentioned in this episode
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qPTN4Qhn1ow0S1g7DzFcj?si=6Ky8SCERRWOHkjH0Dr8YkQ&utm_source=copy-link
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2022-11-0356 minMasters of NoneEP 22.9 - Ultimate '90s Song With Rob HarvillaOur guest this week is Rob Harvilla, host of the excellent Spotify podcast "60 Songs That Explain the 90s". We revisit some of the biggest hits of the decade and try to decipher which classic hit stands above them all.
Check out Rob's Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/60-songs-that-explain-the-90s/id1635211340
Check out our Spotify playlist of most of the songs we mentioned in this episode
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qPTN4Qhn1ow0S1g7DzFcj?si=6Ky8SCERRWOHkjH0Dr8YkQ&utm_source=copy-link
Join us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mastersofnoneshow
For double the episodes plus...
2022-11-0356 min
Pop PantheonTaylor Swift's Midnights (with The Ringer's Rob Harvilla)Host of the Podcast 60 Songs That Explain the '90s, The Ringer's Rob Harvilla, is back with DJ Louie to break down Taylor Swift's 10th studio album, Midnights, which dropped this past Friday. Louie and Rob set up Taylor's career and discography heading into this record before breaking down the lyrical motifs, recurrent themes and production choices on the album, what's working and not working for each of them, whether this record marks the end of one phase, the beginning of a new one, or some sort of static transitional moment, the Jack Antonoff of it all and so mu...
2022-10-261h 07
BandsplainSmashing Pumpkins with Rob Harvilla, Part 2Rob Harvilla and Yasi continue their epic trek through the Smashing Pumpkins story post-1993’s Siamese Dream, in which the Pumpkins transcend 1990s alt rock cultishness into rock phenom status with their opus double-album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.
Follow Rob Harvilla at @harvilla on Twitter and listen to his The Ringer podcast, 60 Songs That Explain the 90s.
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2022-10-063h 11BandsplainSmashing Pumpkins: Part 2 with Rob HarvillaRob Harvilla and Yasi continue their epic trek through the Smashing Pumpkins story post-1993’s Siamese Dream, in which the Pumpkins transcend 1990s alt rock cultishness into rock phenom status with their opus double-album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. Follow Rob Harvilla at @harvilla on Twitter and listen to his The Ringer podcast, 60 Songs That Explain the 90s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-10-063h 12
BandsplainSmashing Pumpkins with Rob Harvilla, Part 1Rob Harvilla joins us for the noble effort of explaining The Smashing Pumpkins, one of the most commercially successful and musically impactful rock bands of the 1990s. Yasi and Rob cover the first half of the band’s breakthrough career and comb through the origin story of Billy Corgan’s emergent and unusual celebrity.
Follow Rob Harvilla at @harvilla on Twitter and listen to his The Ringer podcast, 60 Songs That Explain the 90s.
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2022-09-293h 11BandsplainSmashing Pumpkins: Part 1 with Rob HarvillaRob Harvilla joins us for the noble effort of explaining The Smashing Pumpkins, one of the most commercially successful and musically impactful rock bands of the 1990s. Yasi and Rob cover the first half of the band’s breakthrough career and comb through the origin story of Billy Corgan’s emergent and unusual celebrity.Follow Rob Harvilla at @harvilla on Twitter and listen to his The Ringer podcast, 60 Songs That Explain the 90s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-09-293h 12
How Did We Get Weird with Vanessa Bayer and Jonah BayerRemember Your Parents' Record Collection? (with Rob Harvilla)On today's new episode, Jonah and Vanessa welcome fellow Ohio native and host of Spotify's "60 Songs That Explain the 90s" Rob Harvilla to the podcast. They revisit their senior projects, which included organizing record bins, helping the community, and surfing the Internet. Jonah and Rob reminisce about their time working together at Alternative Press, including towers of promo CDs and their reviews of up-and-coming bands. Don't worry, they were nice and honest! Vanessa showcases her amazing Fred Durst impression as they navigate which song Limp Bizkit was known for performing. They discuss tablature music and their grunge band rankings...
2022-09-261h 01
Amidon PlanetE071: Rob Harvilla and 60 Songs that Explain the 90'sLearning to teach better with Rob Harvilla, The Ringer senior staff writer and music critic, as we discuss his podcast, 60 Songs that Explain the 90's. We dive into how he structures the podcast, how it has evolved over 60 episodes, and whether or not he considers himself a teacher of the 90's.
Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode71/
2022-05-0554 min
MetaPodRob Harvilla of 60 Songs That Explain The 90s“The 1990s were a turning point in music: with the increasingly connected world enabling an unprecedented coalescence of various styles and genres, the decade featured the rapid evolution of sonic artistry — and subsequently shaped the soundscape of eras that followed.“The 1990s were a bit of a strange decade. The post-Cold War landscape gave us attempts at looser forms of politics (does anyone still remember “The Third Way”?) and a cultural explosion to match.Music that started finding its feet in the 1970s and 1980s was thrust into the mainstream (disco, R&B and punk b...
2022-03-3059 min
Pop PantheonCYNDI LAUPER (with The Ringer's Rob Harvilla)Senior Staff Writer for The Ringer Rob Harvilla joins DJ Louie for a deep dive into foundational early MTV-era icon, Cyndi Lauper. First, Louie and Rob parse what made the early 1980s such a crystallizing moment for The Pop Star as we know it today and particularly the role MTV played in taking pop stardom 360°, making it a visual endeavor as much as a musical one. They then breakdown Cyndi’s rough-and-tumble upbringing in Queens and how it established her distinct star persona and voice, her stint as a cover band front-woman honing her skills as a canny interpreter of o...
2022-01-201h 30
BandsplainU2 with Rob HarvillaReturn guest and best friend Rob Harvilla of The Ringer’s 60 Songs That Explain the 90’s takes us through the humble Irish beginnings to era-defining rock superstardom of U2.
Follow Rob Harvilla at @harvilla on Twitter and listen to his The Ringer podcast, 60 Songs That Explain the 90s, only on Spotify.
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2021-08-193h 09
BandsplainThe-Dream with Rob HarvillaSuperproducer The-Dream, aka Terius Nash, was behind some of the 2000s biggest pop hits: Umbrella by Rihanna, Single Ladies by Beyonce, even Baby by Justin Beiber. What’s lesser known is the intensity of the cult following that his solo R&B output amassed around the late 2000s. The Ringer’s Rob Harvilla comes on the pod to explain The-Dream’s influence and dissect his “lascivious, pristine R&B sex jams” (his words).
Follow Rob Harvilla at @harvilla on Twitter and listen to his The Ringer podcast, 60 Songs That Explain the 90s, only on Spotify.
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2021-05-061h 11BandsplainThe-Dream with Rob HarvillaSuperproducer The-Dream, aka Terius Nash, was behind some of the 2000s biggest pop hits: Umbrella by Rihanna, Single Ladies by Beyonce, even Baby by Justin Beiber. What’s lesser known is the intensity of the cult following that his solo R&B output amassed around the late 2000s. The Ringer’s Rob Harvilla comes on the pod to explain The-Dream’s influence and dissect his “lascivious, pristine R&B sex jams” (his words).Follow Rob Harvilla at @harvilla on Twitter and listen to his The Ringer podcast, 60 Songs That Explain the 90s, only on Spotify.
2021-05-061h 12