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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 nowâand 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.
Episodes
- 2026 / 5 / 20Bush â âGlycerineâWeâre going back to our roots this weekâback to our Toyota Corollas and Chrysler LeBarons or whatever other shitty cars we drove back in the â90sâto blast some Bush. Rob ponders whether frontman Gavin...
- 2026 / 5 / 13Shakira â âHips Donât LieâThis episode is for the ladies up in here tonight! Before her hips became internationally renowned, Shakira was making Spanish rock music from the age of 14. Today, Rob looks back at her crossover album...
- 2026 / 5 / 6Feist â â1234âImagine, youâre on the road with an indie sleaze band making sock puppets sing obscenities when Sesame Street gives you a call. Leslie Feistâs career can most similarly be compared to the life of Benjamin...
- 2026 / 4 / 29Joanna Newsom â âEmilyâThis episode is for all of the people who donât know the difference between a meteor, meteoroid, and meteorite. Rob finally opens up about his hipster phase of life that nearly got him killed (his words, not...
- 2026 / 4 / 22Wolf Parade â âIâll Believe in AnythingâWill you come to my cottage this summer and blast Canadian rock music? Rob is asking ⊠for a friend! This week, we analyze the dramatic comeback of the Wolf Parade song âIâll Believe in Anythingâ after its...
- 2026 / 4 / 15Radiohead â âAll I NeedâKeep those negative thoughts to yourself! They are a parasite to those around you, and who knows that better than Thom Yorke? This week, Rob proves that Radiohead has the ability to sully the minds of even...
- 2026 / 4 / 8TV On The Radio â âWolf Like MeâThis week, Rob takes a trip down memory lane, a.k.a. 2000s Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Now that we are in the dark ages of social media and virality, there is a set-in-stone Mount Rushmore of late-night TV band...
- 2026 / 4 / 1Madvillain â âAll CapsâThis week, Rob makes a solid argument that the coolest thing a person can do is watch cartoons and play pretend. He breaks down the many personas of Daniel Dumile, starting with Zev Love X and ending with his...
- 2026 / 3 / 25The White Stripes â âSeven Nation ArmyâYouâve heard the song a million times, and you can sing along with the crowd when it comes on. But come trivia, would you be able to name the artist and song title? Today, Rob is going to drill every jock jam...
- 2026 / 3 / 18Kelis â âMilkshakeâToday, Rob talks about the song that left him speechless upon his first listenââMilkshakeâ. He retraces his steps back to the beginning of Kelisâs career when she was screaming at a Glastonbury crowd. He...
- 2026 / 3 / 11Paramore â âMisery BusinessâImagine the angstiest, cringiest art you made as a teenager. Now imagine the entire world singing to it in their cars and at karaoke forever. Today, Rob is breaking down the emotionally turbulent emo-bop...
- 2026 / 3 / 4The Darkness â âI Believe in a Thing Called LoveâThere is a select handful of people who were never meant to step foot into an office due to their proclivity to screw around. Just like we sent Rob packing to Ohio to bother no one but himself, Lowestoft,...
- 2026 / 2 / 25DâAngeloââUntitled (How Does It Feel)âToday, Rob breaks down one of the many impossible expectations we have for our musical starsâthe memorial performance. After years of staying out of the public eye, DâAngelo paid tribute to the artist he grew...
- 2026 / 2 / 18Bruce Springsteen â âThe RisingâIn the uncertain moments following 9/11, we were searching for comfort and someone to help us make sense of it all. Today, Rob discusses the one musician who was capable of stepping up and capturing the...
- 2026 / 2 / 11Britney Spears â âToxicâBefore he vows to leave her alone, Rob breaks down the cataclysmic career of a pop star who did it for the love of the game and the disgust of the fame. Britney Spears had the power to shift culture with a...
- 2026 / 2 / 4âBuy U a Drankââ T-PainAt long last, Rob has returned to your speakers and screens, triumphant in the face of his haters. In this way, he is no different than the subject of todayâs episode: T-Pain. Even though he wrote, produced,...
- 2025 / 12 / 3âHallelujahâ â Jeff BuckleyToday, Rob returns with a gift in time for the holidays, breaking down what many would call the voice of an angel. He takes us back to the â90s, when one of the most covered songs on the planet was merely a...
- 2025 / 8 / 20âA-Punkâ â Vampire WeekendLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2025 / 8 / 13"Grindinâ"â The ClipseThis week, Rob explores the biblical complexities of brotherhood throughout popular song, and uses those musical examples to highlight this eternal dichotomy: Some days when you arenât Abel, there is always...
- 2025 / 8 / 6âHeavy Metal DrummerââWilcoIn this weekâs episode, Rob uses the blueprint he learned from all of his favorite rock band movies, like 'Dig!' and 'The Great Muppet Caper,' to better understand the self-proclaimed misunderstood band...
- 2025 / 7 / 30"The House That Built Me"â Miranda LambertThis week, Rob shines a light on the many ways singer-songwriters have utilized the concept of the word âhomeâ to convey where the heart and the human spirit truly reside. These musings serve as a springboard...
- 2025 / 7 / 23âLive Like You Were Dyingââ Tim McGrawThis week, Rob puts his pretensions about country music aside with a closer look at Tim McGrawâs simple but moving song, âLive Like You Were Dying,â that encourages even the most sarcastic of...
- 2025 / 7 / 16âMs. Jacksonââ OutkastWhy would the best ever want to stop being the best? Rob tries to figure this out in this week's episode covering Outkast. He proves that Big Boi and AndrĂ© 3000 will always be better together by comparing the...
- 2025 / 7 / 9âCanât StopââThe Red Hot Chili PeppersRob initiates this weekâs show by waxing poetic on the mortality of his musical idols and the treasure trove of emotional tribute songs that proliferated after the tragic passing of Nirvana frontman Kurt...
- 2025 / 6 / 25âSince U Been Goneââ Kelly ClarksonRob contemplates the art of making an ironic cover song sincere as he enters the dark realm of the 2000s hit TV show, âAmerican Idolâ. He follows the inevitable success of Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson, who...
- 2025 / 6 / 18âHow to Save a LifeââThe FrayThis week, Rob examines the hallowed art of employing songs within the soundtrack of a crucial TV scene to emotionally manipulate the viewing audience. Along the way, he evokes classic moments from âGeneral...
- 2025 / 6 / 12âEtherââNasThis week, weâre breaking down the Nas vs. Jay-Z feud, and Rob has to argue, which makes him deeply uncomfortable. After he breaks down the basic contents of a diss track, he is joined by The Ringerâs Joel...
- 2025 / 5 / 28âNo One KnowsââQueens of the Stone AgeItâs Queens of the Stone Age Day here at 60 Songs! Listen as Rob finds a way to juxtapose heavy metal and stand-up comedy like only he can on his journey to celebrate the song âNo One Knows.â Later, Rob is...
- 2025 / 5 / 21âJenny From the BlockââJennifer LopezRob peruses the limelight love story of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck while celebrating J.Loâs 2002 smash hit, âJenny From the Block.â Later, he is joined by writer Julianne Escobedo Shepherd to discuss the...
- 2025 / 5 / 14âCourtesy of the Red, White and BlueââToby KeithRob homes in on the specific and strange political moment in which Toby Keith made "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue." Then, heâs joined by New Yorker music writer Kelefa Sanneh to discuss the songâs...
- 2025 / 5 / 7âMapsââYeah Yeah YeahsRob heads back to Brooklyn to explore the 2003 indie-rock staple âMapsâ and the history of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Later, he is joined by Niko Stratis to further explore the indie jamâs success. Host: Rob...
- 2025 / 4 / 30âFeel Good Inc.ââGorillazRob is back from hiatus with a loaded episode! Join him as he straddles the line between real life and virtual reality when discussing the virtual band Gorillaz and the career of its creator, Damon Albarn....
- 2025 / 4 / 16Proof of Life: 60 Songs is Back on April 30We know, it's been a while. But, Rob and his producer pals are working hard on the show. See you in two weeks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2025 / 2 / 6Poetic Justice: The Year of Kendrick LamarAhead of Kendrick Lamarâs Super Bowl halftime performance, Ringer senior staff writer Justin Charity explores some of the critical moments of Kendrickâs story: from a legendary come-up in the rap blog era of...
- 2025 / 2 / 5The Soundtrack Draft | 60 Songs x Bandsplain LIVEListen to Rob and Yasi, joined by Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey live from the Lodge Room in Los Angeles! In this song draft, the crew is picking between the best soundtracks of the 2000s. ï»żHosts: Rob...
- 2025 / 1 / 29âHow You Remind MeââNickelbackThis week, weâre celebrating the Canadian rock band Nickelback! Along the way, Rob discusses butt rock, anti-Nickelback memes, and his friend stealing his girlfriend in high school. Later, author and...
- 2025 / 1 / 22âUmbrellaââRihannaRob celebrates pop icon Rihanna while looking back at her smash hit âUmbrella.â While combing through Rihannaâs expansive career, Rob also discusses whether Jay-Zâs guest verse on âUmbrellaâ is the worst of...
- 2025 / 1 / 15âAmberââ311Rob explores the genre-fluid positive energy of rap/reggae/rock â90s holdovers 311 and their hit âAmber.â Among other things, he also talks about them as a bridge from a previous era, the musicality of their...
- 2025 / 1 / 8âYeah!ââUsherRob examines the crossroads of Usherâs pop star persona and Lil Jonâs unique vocal and musical genius this week when taking a look back at the smash hit âYeah!â (1:00). Then, he is joined by Clover Hope to...
- 2024 / 12 / 18âComplicatedââAvril LavigneRob looks back at the music career of pop star Avril Lavigne while celebrating her smash hit âComplicated.â Along the way, Rob dives deep into the idea of the anti-Britney Spears and much more! Later, he is...
- 2024 / 12 / 11âHurtââJohnny CashListen as Rob celebrates the life and career of the music icon who is Johnny Cash and his 2002 legendary cover of âHurt.â Along the way, Rob discusses Cashâs work with Rick Rubin and much more. Later, Rob is...
- 2024 / 12 / 4âIn the EndââLinkin ParkRob travels down memory lane and looks back at his not-so-kind review of Linkin Parkâs diamond-selling debut album, 'Hybrid Theory,' before celebrating the bandâs undeniable greatness. Along the way, he also...
- 2024 / 11 / 20âWork ItââMissy ElliottJoin us in a moment of 60 Songs history being made as Missy Elliott becomes the first artist with not one, but two songs in the 60 Songs hall of fame with âWork Itâ added to the mix. In celebration, Rob...
- 2024 / 11 / 13âKidsââMGMTThis week, Rob assures you that yes, he was there, boots on the ground, for the indie rock (nay, indie sleaze?) boom that hit New York City in the 2000s. Rob sets the stage for the music scene that MGMT...
- 2024 / 11 / 6âThe MiddleââJimmy Eat WorldItâs Jimmy Eat World Day here at '60 Songs,' and in typical Rob fashion, we take the scenic route to get to âThe Middle.â Before we talk Jimmy Eat Worldâs smash hit, we discuss the time Robâs friend got hit...
- 2024 / 10 / 30âPaper PlanesââM.I.ARob looks back at some major performances that came with pregnancy announcements, before focusing in on M.I.A and her 2008 hit âPaper Planes.â Along the way, Rob also touches upon the controversies that came...
- 2024 / 10 / 23âChop SueyââSystem of a DownJoin Rob in watching a mosh pit from a safe distance away while we celebrate System of a Downâs âChop Suey.â Along the way, Rob discusses tension amongst band members, their potent political messages, and...
- 2024 / 10 / 16âIn da Clubââ50 CentRob looks back at some of the greatest haters in the history of music in celebration of the legendary hater and rapper that is 50 Cent. Later, Rob guides us through the rise of 50 Cent in the early 2000s....
- 2024 / 10 / 9âBack to BlackââAmy WinehouseJoin Rob in celebrating Amy Winehouse, and missing her voice like the rest of us. Along the way, Rob discusses the biopic âBack to Blackâ and âAmyâ before taking some time to cherish Amy Winehouseâs iconic...
- 2024 / 10 / 2âMr. BrightsideââThe KillersJoin us as Rob kicks off a new era of '60 Songs' with a deep dive into the 2000s anthem âMr. Brightsideâ by the Killers. Of course, along the way, Rob brings the head-scratching tangents that you know and...
- 2024 / 9 / 25Introducing 60 Songs That Explain the '90s: The 2000sWe are so back! Join us on another musical journey through a new decade as Rob Harvilla digs through the biggest songs of the 2000s like only he can. The Strokes, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Arcade Fire, Missy...
- 2024 / 3 / 13âClosing TimeââSemisonicItâs last call for '90s songs and Robâs memories as the show draws to a close. So there couldnât be a more fitting moment for Semisonicâs âClosing Timeâ to be chosen as the episodeâs focus. Listen as Rob...
- 2024 / 3 / 6âFriends in Low PlacesââGarth BrooksIn the penultimate episode of 60 Songs, Rob takes it way back. Listen as he recalls the first song he remembers consciously hearing as a baby before diving into the world of Garth Brooks and 90âs country...
- 2024 / 2 / 28âGive Me One ReasonââTracy ChapmanRob ranks the books he was forced to read in high school before turning his focus on the greatness of Tracy Chapmanâs âGive Me One Reasonâ from her 1995 album âNew Beginning.â Later, Rob is joined by fellow...
- 2024 / 2 / 21The Songs We Didnât Do (Everyone Yells At Rob)Hello friends, and thank you for stopping by for a very special episode of 60 Songs. With just three songs remaining, it felt like a great week to have some of Robâs favorite guests as well as producers stop...
- 2024 / 2 / 14âHard Knock LifeââJAY-ZRob looks at JAY-Zâs career backwards this week before reaching the rap legendâs 90âs pop crossover hit, âHard Knock Life.â Along the way, Rob highlights the masterclass that is Funkmaster Flex premiering...
- 2024 / 2 / 7âBlack or WhiteââMichael JacksonRob reminisces on his time witnessing Janelle Monae perform at South By Southwest in the year of Michael Jacksonâs passing, before looking back at the King of Popâs televised funeral. Along the way, Rob looks...
- 2024 / 1 / 31âIrisââGoo Goo DollsRob looks back at the movie âHigh Fidelityâ and observes the similarities between himself and one of the characters, who is also named Rob. Somewhere along the way, our Rob focuses in on Matthew Sweet, the...
- 2024 / 1 / 24âFreedom! â90ââGeorge MichaelRob looks back at the top five songs that make him still feel like a 6-year-old, before turning his attention to the great George Michael. Along the way, Rob highlights a letter written to Michael from Frank...
- 2024 / 1 / 17"Believe"âCherRob takes a trip down memory lane and once again back to his days of watching âBeavis and Butt-Headâ before stopping at his memory of the time Beavis and Butt-Head met a woman. That woman was Cher. Cherâs...
- 2024 / 1 / 10âAre You Gonna Go My WayââLenny KravitzRob looks back at his MTV watching days as a child in the late 80s before turning his attention to Lenny Kravitz. Along the way in his monologue, Rob highlights Kravitzâs appearance on âThe Arsenio Hall Showâ...
- 2023 / 12 / 14âWhatâs Upââ4 Non BlondesRob indulges in outright negativity when focusing on some of the worst songs of the '90s before turning his attention 4 Non Blondesâ âWhatâs Up,â voted one of the worst songs of the '90s by Rolling Stone....
- 2023 / 12 / 6âSanteriaââSublimeListen as Rob reminisces on some of the funniest songs he heard from the back seat of the car as a child, before turning his focus to Sublime, the bandâs frontman Bradley Nowell, and the jarring storytelling...
- 2023 / 11 / 29â60 Songsâ x âBandsplainâ Live at the TeragramListen as Rob and Yasi Salek are joined by Chris Ryan to hold the ultimate '60 Songs' draft! But before we get to that fantastic main event, Yasi roasts Robs for some of his worst mispronunciations across the...
- 2023 / 11 / 15âIâll Be Missing YouââPuff Daddy and the FamilyRob looks back at the âSADNESSâ mixtape that he put together in 1996 before turning to the tragic passing of the Notorious B.I.G., and mogul Puff Daddyâs transition from executive producer in the background...
- 2023 / 11 / 8âGlory BoxââPortisheadListen as Rob confesses about that time where he sortaâŠkindaâŠmaybeâŠbeat up a guy at a Portishead concert in 1997. Stay as he dives into the world of trip-hop while celebrating Portisheadâs âGlory Boxâ as well...
- 2023 / 10 / 25âLovefoolââThe CardigansListen as Rob lets us in on his dream of being the guy that plays piano at a party and serenades all the ladies. And if that isnât enough for you, stay as he looks back at the 1996 film âRomeo + Julietâ and...
- 2023 / 10 / 18âMy Name IsââEminemRob reflects on the times when he was a child in the car with his mother and inappropriate songs played on the radio, as well as his times as a parent driving his kids and explicit songs played in the car....
- 2023 / 10 / 11âBlack Hole SunââSoundgardenRob is back for the final stretch of '60 Songs That Explain the â90s,' and this week, itâs all about guitar tone! Listen as Rob peruses Smash Mouthâs wild discography before turning to Soundgarden and their...
- 2023 / 8 / 16âOneââU2Rob ranks the top five funniest moments in the film âThis Is Spinal Tapâ to kick things off for this very special U2 edition of '60 Songs.' Later, Rob focuses in on what Bono and U2 meant to music in the â90s...
- 2023 / 8 / 9âMerchandiseââFugaziRob 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, âMerchandise.â Later he is joined by TouchĂ© AmorĂ©...
- 2023 / 8 / 2âSay My NameââDestinyâs ChildRob looks back at the many times âStar Searchâ failed to select musical stars who went on to be music icons. Donât worry, he still finds plenty of time to give both Destinyâs Child and a young,...
- 2023 / 7 / 26âFade into YouââMazzy StarBefore highlighting Mazzy Star and their moody hit âFade into You,â Rob shares his new favorite song with us and dives into all things slowcore. Later Rob is joined by cultural columnist at De Los, the new...
- 2023 / 7 / 19âBirdhouse in Your SoulââThey Might Be GiantsIn a very special 100th episode, Rob looks back at the records his parents played downstairs when he was supposed to be sleeping. Oh, and of course he dedicates a significant amount of time praising the band...
- 2023 / 7 / 12âAround the WorldââDaft PunkRob shares a list of the 10 most repetitive songs of the '90s, before diving into Daft Punk and their electronic hit âAround the World.â Later, Rob is joined by Pitchfork features editor Ryan Dombal to...
- 2023 / 7 / 5âRegulateââWarren G & Nate DoggRob looks back at some of his most embarrassing song lyric snafus caused by radio edits while deep diving on Long Beach legends Warren G and Nate Dogg. Later, Rob is joined by Logan Murdock to discuss west...
- 2023 / 6 / 28âDown by the WaterââPJ HarveyListen as Rob highlights why âLoaded Weapon 1â is the single greatest movie he's ever seen in theaters before he eventually dives into PJ Harveyâs âDown by the Waterâ and plenty of other â90s songs from the...
- 2023 / 6 / 21"Tubthumping"âChumbawambaDon't call them one-hit wonders. And don't you dare try to knock them down. This week, Rob's covering the career of the British anaracho-punks Chumbawamba, including their massive hit "Tubthumping," which...
- 2023 / 6 / 14âGett OffââPrince and the New Power GenerationRob reminisces over the first rock concert he attended, where Weird Al Yankovic opened for the Monkees before turning to the iconic force that is Prince and the hypersexual âGett Off.â Later, Rob is joined by...
- 2023 / 6 / 7âIf It Makes You HappyââSheryl CrowRob is back to share the 10 worst songs he performed during his college open-mic-night phase, as he dives into Sheryl Crowâs âIf It Makes You Happy.â Later, Rob is joined by 'Baltimore Banner' columnist...
- 2023 / 5 / 31âLoserââBeckRob looks back at his journalism origin story while diving into the artistry of Beck and the absurdity of âLoser.â Later, Rob is joined by author Alex Pappademas, who may or may not have come prepared to...
- 2023 / 5 / 24âShoopââSalt-N-PepaJoin 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 â90s R&B. Oh and, somewhere along the way, listen and...
- 2023 / 5 / 17âSmells Like Teen SpiritââNirvana with Courtney LoveRob 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, âSmells Like...
- 2023 / 5 / 3'60 Songs' Returns May 17!Join Rob as he explores more iconic songs from the â90s with even more special guests starting May 17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2023 / 2 / 22"A Roller Skating Jam Named âSaturdays'"âDe La SoulRob dives into De La Soulâs least favorite song to perform, the impact of the rap group, Trugoy the Doveâs passing, and more when looking back at âA Roller Skating Jam Named âSaturdaysââ with some assistance...
- 2023 / 2 / 15âTornââNatalie ImbrugliaRob looks back at his days in a band while diving into cover songs and Natalie Imbrugliaâs âTorn.â Later, he is joined by Sophie B. Hawkins to discuss her hit âDamn I Wish I Was Your Loverâ as well as...
- 2023 / 2 / 8âMacarenaââLos del RioRob looks back at the meteoric rise of âMacarenaâ and the songâs ability to get politicians to make a fool of themselves. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Leila Cobo Producers: Justin Sayles and Jonathan...
- 2023 / 2 / 1âBasket CaseââGreen DayRob looks back at the first band he ever interviewed in his hometown while diving into Green Dayâs rise to stardom.Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Hanif Abdurraqib Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer:...
- 2023 / 1 / 25âEnjoy the SilenceââDepeche ModeRob looks back at his college radio DJ days while diving into Depeche Modeâs âEnjoy the Silence.â Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Craig Jenkins Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional...
- 2023 / 1 / 18âF--k and RunââLiz PhairRob looks back at âFerris Bueller's Day Offâ when diving into Liz Phairâs âF--k and Runâ and the rest of her career. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Sam Lipsyte Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Producer: Jonathan...
- 2023 / 1 / 11"Only Wanna Be with YouââHootie & The BlowfishRob 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...
- 2023 / 1 / 4âTyrone - LiveââErykah BaduRob explores his love for live albums while looking back at Erykah Baduâs âTyrone.â Along the way he explains why the live version of the song is the clearly superior recording. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest:...
- 2022 / 12 / 21MailbagRob is joined by âBandsplainâ host Yasi Salek to read some of your fan mail and answer questions. Why do you live in Ohio? Which band do you regret not having an episode on? Nirvana or Pearl Jam? Tune in to...
- 2022 / 12 / 14âIce Ice BabyââVanilla IceRob dives into his top five all-time favorite '90s white rapper songs when looking back at the rise and fall of Vanilla Ice with his 1990 hit âIce Ice Baby.â Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Tom Breihan Producer:...
- 2022 / 12 / 7âYellow LedbetterââPearl JamRob looks back at some of the first CDs he ever owned when diving into Pearl Jamâs lyrically incomprehensible B-side hit âYellow Ledbetter.â Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Steven Hyden Producer: Justin...
- 2022 / 11 / 30âStay (I Missed You)ââLisa LoebRob is joined by âBoy Meets Worldâ star and host of the podcast âBoy Meets 90âsâ Rider Strong to look back at Lisa Loebâs 1994 hit âStay (I Missed You).â Along the way, Rob dives into whether Winona chose the...
- 2022 / 11 / 16âReturn of the MackââMark MorrisonRob reminisces on his first days working in a newsroom and watching âThunderCatsâ outtakes, all while riding on the sleek R&B roads of memory lane when looking back at Mark Morrisonâs big hit âReturn of the...
- 2022 / 11 / 9âIt Was a Good DayââIce CubeRob dives into the world of N.W.A. and gangsta rap, looking back at Ice Cubeâs more peaceful hit, âIt Was A Good Day.â Along the way, he finds time to reminisce on his life as an RA in college. Host: Rob...
- 2022 / 11 / 2âGoodbye EarlââThe ChicksRob is back to dive into the empowering anthem that is âGoodbye Earl,â along with the impact of the Chicks and other women in country music. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Amanda Shires Producer: Justin...
- 2022 / 10 / 26âWalkââPanteraBring your electric guitars and join us as Rob dives into the world of heavy metal when taking a look back at Panteraâs certified head smasher, âWalk.â Later, Sean Fennessy joins the show to discuss what...
- 2022 / 8 / 17"ZombieââThe CranberriesWhat do âFerris Buellerâs Day Off,â The Smiths, and Robâs lack of basketball skill have to do with the Irish rock band the Cranberries and their 1994 hit âZombieâ? Press play to find out as Rob deep dives on...
- 2022 / 8 / 10âFirestarterââThe ProdigyRob celebrates the song âFirestarterâ while looking back at the electronic band the Prodigy. While contextualizing the band, he also discusses the backlash surrounding their song âSmack My Bitch Up.â Host:...
- 2022 / 8 / 3âTogether AgainââJanet JacksonRob looks back at the house-influenced 1997 pop hit that is âTogether Again.â Along the way, he highlights the sensational career of pop icon Janet Jackson, and some of her best laughs on songs. Host: Rob...
- 2022 / 7 / 27âIn CirclesââSunny Day Real EstateListen as Rob delves into his most vivid memories of late-night video game binges with his band. Somewhere along the way, weâll look back at Sunny Day Real Estateâs âIn Circlesâ to fulfill our duties for The...
- 2022 / 7 / 20âSabotageââBeastie BoysRob dives into the Beastie Boys' evolution from frat boy rap group to enlightened men while he looks back at the anthem that is âSabotage.â Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Jane Coaston Producers: Justin Sayles and...
- 2022 / 7 / 13âCloserââNine Inch NailsRob reminisces about the first time he heard âCloserâ by Nine Inch Nails, the state of industrial rock during that time, and his deep love for Trent Reznor. Host: Rob Harvilla Guests: William Hutson and...
- 2022 / 6 / 29âReal LoveââMary J. BligeRob explores the making of Mary J. Blige and Method Manâs âIâll Be There For You / Youâre All I Need,â the pain in Maryâs music and real life, and much more when looking back at âReal Love.â Host: Rob...
- 2022 / 6 / 22âBitter Sweet SymphonyââThe VerveRob looks back at The Verveâs âBitter Sweet Symphonyâ and the band's legal battles over royalties owed to The Rolling Stones. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Niko Stratis Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin...
- 2022 / 6 / 15âDoll PartsââHoleRob looks back at the Los Angeles based band Hole, the pain within the lyrics of âDoll Parts,â and Courtney Love coping with the death of Kurt...
- 2022 / 6 / 8âShook Ones, Part IIââMobb DeepRob brings the pod to Queensbridge this week as he looks back at the âInfamousâ rap duo that is Mobb Deep and their legendary song âShook Ones, Part II.â This episode was originally produced as a Music and...
- 2022 / 6 / 1âPretty Fly (For A White Guy)ââThe OffspringRob looks back at the comedic punk rock classic that is âPretty Fly (For a White Guy)â along with much more from the Offspringâs catalog. This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show...
- 2022 / 5 / 25âBeen Caught StealingââJaneâs AddictionRob brings his own bass to the party as he looks back at Janeâs Addictionâs âBeen Caught Stealing,â along with some of his favorite basslines in rock music. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Karina...
- 2022 / 5 / 18âI Canât Make You Love Meâ â Bonnie RaittRob looks back at the heartbreak anthem that is âI Canât Make You Love Me,â while also looking back at the phases of Bonnie Raittâs lengthy career, as well as some of the biggest heartbreaks of his own...
- 2022 / 5 / 11âWhoomp! (There It Is)â â Tag TeamRob looks back at Tag Teamâs no. 2 charting single âWhoomp! (There It Is)â along with the controversy surrounding the song and 95 Southâs release of âWhoot, There It Is.â This episode was originally produced...
- 2022 / 5 / 4" ... Baby One More Time"âBritney Spears'60 Songs' returns for another batch of songs by covering the Big Bang of late '90s teen pop, Britney Spears's " ... Baby One More Time." Rob breaks down Britney's early career, how the media handled the...
- 2022 / 2 / 9"Would?ââAlice in ChainsRob closes out the first set songs with a heartfelt appraisal of Layne Staley via an exploration of the Seattle bandâs tribute to vocalist Andrew Wood. This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk...
- 2022 / 2 / 2âItâs Good to Be KingââTom PettyRob explores the joy, terror, and fulfillment of fatherhood through one of classic rockâs dynamic frontmen, Tom Petty. Rob runs down Pettyâs career, including his MTV music video impact,...
- 2022 / 1 / 26âCalifornia LoveââTupacRob Harvilla explores the legacy of Tupac Shakur, one of the most important figures hip-hop ever birthed and a person whose life was defined by contradictions. He breaks down Tupacâs rise in music and...
- 2022 / 1 / 19âKilling In The NameââRage Against The MachineRob explores the history of Los Angeles rock band Rage Against the Machine and their debut single, âKilling in the Name.â By calling out police brutality and political corruption, the furious four-piece...
- 2022 / 1 / 12âEx-FactorââLauryn HillRob explores the memory of a lost love in Lauryn Hillâs âEx-Factor.â Tracking her rise to fame first as a member of the Fugees then as a solo star, he dissects how she spoke her truth and in doing so became...
- 2021 / 12 / 22âA Long DecemberââCounting CrowsRob explores what happens when you make music your everything. Through the lens of Counting Crows lead singer Adam Duritz, Rob breaks down the bandâs ballad âA Long Decemberâ before The Ringerâs Bill Simmons...
- 2021 / 12 / 15âCriminalâ - Fiona AppleRob explores the radical and blunt nature of Fiona Apple. Nearly 25 years after âCriminalâ made a jaded 18-year-old into an alt-rock superstar, Harvilla looks at the songstressâs outspoken antics, her views...
- 2021 / 12 / 8âSmoothâ - SantanaRob explores the spiritual and sexy Carlos Santana. Assisted by Matchbox 20 vocalist Rob Thomas, Santana created what may have been the song of the decade, âSmooth.â Rob looks into the guitaristâs passion for...
- 2021 / 12 / 1Spice GirlsââWannabeâRob explores the Fierce Five, a.k.a. the Spice Girls, who became the biggest-selling girl group in the world following the success of their smash hit âWannabe.â Rob tracks their rise to international stardom,...
- 2021 / 11 / 24DMXââRuff Ryderâs AnthemâRob explores the spiritual genius of the late rapper DMX. He observes Xâs power of prayer, recounts the rapperâs destructive childhood, and tells the tale of how the breakout hit âRuff Ryderâs Anthemâ came to...
- 2021 / 11 / 17RadioheadââCreepâRob explores the obsessive and eerily constructed hit âCreep,â which arrived on Radioheadâs debut album, âPablo Honey.â He discusses the origins of the track, the exhaustion caused by the songâs commercial...
- 2021 / 11 / 3Celine DionââMy Heart Will Go OnâRob explores legendary Canadian vocalist Celine Dionâs blockbuster hit âMy Heart Will Go Onâ by discussing her illustrious career, the sheer force she brings to every song, and the unapologetic attitude with...
- 2021 / 10 / 27Bone Thugs-N-HarmonyââTha CrossroadsâRob explores Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmonyâs hit âTha Crossroadsâ by discussing the origins of the quintet, their innovative musical style, and the power of singing about grief. Host: Rob...
- 2021 / 10 / 20Blink-182ââWhatâs My Age Again?âRob explores punk royalty Blink-182âs âWhatâs My Age Again?â by discussing the bandâs unapologetic celebration of immaturity, their musical influences, and what so-called selling out meant for rock artists...
- 2021 / 10 / 13Billy Ray CyrusââAchy Breaky HeartâRob explores Billy Ray Cyrusâs smash hit âAchy Breaky Heartâ by discussing the new traditionalist movement in country music and how it affected Cyrusâs career. This episode was originally produced as a Music...
- 2021 / 10 / 6AaliyahââOne in a MillionâRob explores R&B sensation Aaliyahâs hit single âOne in a Millionâ by discussing her meteoric rise to pop stardom at an early age, her innovative musical style, and her legacy. This episode was originally...
- 2021 / 9 / 29R.E.M.ââNightswimmingâRob explores alternative rock band R.E.M.âs piano ballad âNightswimmingâ by discussing the bandâs musical journey and their songsâ frequent lack of lyrical...
- 2021 / 9 / 22OutkastââRosa ParksâRob explores legendary hip-hop duo Outkastâs hit âRosa Parksâ by discussing their deep roots in Atlanta and the change they brought to the then-bicoastal rap landscape. This episode was originally produced as...
- 2021 / 9 / 15Tori Amos â âCornflake GirlâRob explores singer-songwriter Tori Amosâs hit single âCornflake Girlâ by discussing her performing prowess, her unique artistry, and her tense relationship with the...
- 2021 / 9 / 8OasisââWonderwallâRob explores Britpop icon Oasisâs enduring megahit âWonderwallâ by discussing the Gallagher brothersâ notoriously contentious relationship and the bandâs place in the lineage of British rock. This episode was...
- 2021 / 7 / 28Boyz II MenââEnd of the RoadâRob explores the legendary R&B quartet Boyz II Menâs record-smashing single âEnd of the Roadâ by discussing the groupâs universal appeal, their unprecedented success, and the massive footprint they left on...
- 2021 / 7 / 21Limp BizkitââNookieâRob explores rap-rock band Limp Bizkitâs signature single âNookieâ by discussing the rise of nĂŒ metal and how the genre centers around rage in its many expressions. This episode was originally produced as a...
- 2021 / 7 / 14MadonnaââVogueâRob explores Madonnaâs â90s house hit âVogueâ by discussing the Queen of Popâs remarkable ability to reinvent herself, her meticulous involvement in her work, and how those within the ballroom scene received...
- 2021 / 7 / 7CoolioââGangstaâs ParadiseâRob explores Los Angeles rapper Coolioâs megahit âGangstaâs Paradiseâ by discussing the distance between the stark realities behind much of hip-hopâs lyrical content and rap songsâ public reception as pop...
- 2021 / 6 / 30CakeââThe DistanceâRob explores Cakeâs hit single âThe Distanceâ by discussing the Sacramento bandâs quirky sensibilities, the role of sarcasm in their lyricism, and their eccentric production...
- 2021 / 6 / 23PavementââGold SoundzâRob explores indie-rock darling Pavementâs critically acclaimed hit âGold Soundzâ by discussing their quirky charm, enigmatic lyrics, and unique fan...
- 2021 / 6 / 16Brandy and MonicaââThe Boy Is MineâRob explores R&B stars Brandy and Monicaâs legendary duet âThe Boy Is Mineâ by discussing the extent to which the two singersâ purported feud was true and how, regardless of its legitimacy, it shaped a...
- 2021 / 6 / 9Third Eye BlindââSemi-Charmed LifeâRob explores San Francisco rock band Third Eye Blindâs hit âSemi-Charmed Lifeâ by discussing front man Stephan Jenkinsâs reputation, songwriting prowess, and unconventional...
- 2021 / 6 / 2SinĂ©ad OâConnorââNothing Compares 2 UâRob explores Irish singer-songwriter SinĂ©ad OâConnorâs acclaimed rendition of âNothing Compares 2 Uâ by discussing how she made the Prince-written song her own, her fervent commitment to activism, and the...
- 2021 / 5 / 26JuvenileââBack That Azz UpâRob explores New Orleans rapper Juvenileâs bounce anthem âBack That Azz Up.â He discusses how Juvenileâs unique voice complements the bounce genre and delves into the origins of Cash Money Records. This...
- 2021 / 5 / 19Red Hot Chili PeppersââUnder the BridgeâRob explores the indefinable Red Hot Chili Peppersâ hit single âUnder the Bridgeâ by discussing the bandâs tumultuous history and rambunctious...
- 2021 / 5 / 12Whitney HoustonââI Will Always Love YouâRob explores the late great Whitney Houstonâs iconic cover of âI Will Always Love Youâ by discussing the legendary vocalistâs life and legacy. This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show...
- 2021 / 5 / 5WeezerââSay It Ainât SoâRob explores Weezerâs acclaimed emo hit âSay It Ainât Soâ by discussing the bandâs unique identity within alternative rock and the story behind the songâs lyrical content. This episode was originally produced...
- 2021 / 4 / 28Dave Matthews BandââCrash Into MeâRob explores Dave Matthews Bandâs âCrash Into Meâ by discussing the bandâs immense musical prowess and artistry contrasted with their fandomâs...
- 2021 / 4 / 21BjörkââHyperballadâRob explores Icelandic musician Björkâs hit âHyperballadâ by discussing her unique artistry and the various ways she stretched beyond the conventions of popular...
- 2021 / 4 / 14A Tribe Called QuestââScenarioâRob explores A Tribe Called Questâs âScenarioâ by discussing the chemistry at the center of the groupâs excellence and where the song ranks among the best posse cuts in rap...
- 2021 / 4 / 7Lunizâ"I Got 5 on It"Rob explores the Lunizâ weed anthem âI Got 5 on Itâ by discussing the history of Bay Area rap and how the songâs remix showcases the regionâs...
- 2021 / 3 / 31SelenaââDreaming of YouâRob explores Tejano superstar Selenaâs posthumous crossover hit âDreaming of Youâ by discussing her success in both Spanish-language and English-language music as well as the monumental legacy she left behind...
- 2021 / 3 / 24PulpââCommon PeopleâRob explores Britpop band Pulpâs signature anthem âCommon Peopleâ by discussing the layers of class criticism in its lyrics and the exciting but combative Britpop moment of the...
- 2021 / 3 / 17ToolââStinkfistâRob explores Los Angeles metal band Toolâs âStinkfistâ by discussing how they found success mixing visceral shock and poetic depth in their music. This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show...
- 2021 / 3 / 10Shania TwainââMan! I Feel Like a Woman!âRob explores country icon Shania Twainâs crossover hit âMan! I Feel Like a Woman!â by discussing her pioneering within and outside of Nashville as well as her professional and personal relationship with...
- 2021 / 3 / 3The Notorious B.I.G.ââJuicyâRob explores the East Coast rapper the Notorious B.I.G.âs mainstream breakout single, âJuicy,â by discussing Biggieâs life and legacy as it compares to the narrative around him and his...
- 2021 / 2 / 24Temple of the DogââHunger StrikeâRob explores grunge supergroup Temple of the Dogâs signature single âHunger Strikeâ by discussing the rise of Seattle as the center of the alternative rock scene, the bandâs fixation with darkness, and the...
- 2021 / 2 / 17TLCââNo ScrubsâRob explores TLCâs blockbuster R&B hit âNo Scrubsâ by discussing the iconic girl groupâs underappreciated impact on culture, the unjust media coverage of female artists, and their unique place in history as...
- 2021 / 2 / 10No DoubtââJust a GirlâRob explores ska-punk sensation No Doubtâs feminist anthem âJust a Girlâ by discussing the rise of third-wave ska and Gwen Stefaniâs turn as a solo...
- 2021 / 2 / 4Dr. DreââNuthinâ But a G-ThangâRob explores legendary producer Dr. Dreâs iconic debut album âThe Chronicâ and its lead single, âNuthinâ But a G-Thang,â by discussing Dreâs extraordinary chemistry with other rappers, his towering influence...
- 2021 / 1 / 28C+C Music FactoryââGonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)âRob explores the C+C Music Factoryâs debut hit âGonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)â by discussing the groupâs rise to popularity from the underground dance scene and the controversy surrounding their...
- 2021 / 1 / 21New RadicalsââYou Get What You GiveâRob explores the New Radicalsâ signature hit, âYou Get What You Give,â performed for the first time in 22 years at President Joe Bidenâs...
- 2021 / 1 / 14MetallicaââEnter SandmanâRob explores thrash metal icon Metallicaâs âEnter Sandmanâ by discussing the bandâs trajectory from their early work to their mainstream turn and their wide influence thereafter. This episode was originally...
- 2021 / 1 / 7The BreedersââCannonballâRob explores alternative rock darlings The Breedersâ breakout hit âCannonballâ by discussing the bandâs predecessor, The Pixies; Kim Dealâs uniquely captivating voice; and the songâs charming disregard for...
- 2020 / 12 / 31Master PââMake 'Em Say Uhh!âRob explores Master Pâs platinum single âMake 'Em Say Uhh!â by discussing the rapperâs famed business acumen, what he means to New Orleans hip-hop, and how his label No Limit Records paved the way for...
- 2020 / 12 / 17Backstreet BoysââI Want It That WayâRob explores one of the greatest boy band songs of all time, âI Want It That Wayâ by the Backstreet Boys, by discussing the nonsensical yet sonically pleasing lyricism and the perception of boy bands in...
- 2020 / 12 / 10Smashing PumpkinsââMayonaiseâRob explores the Smashing Pumpkinsâ shoegazing power ballad âMayonaiseâ by discussing how the eccentricities of frontman Billy Corgan directed the bandâs trajectory, the bandâs ability to tap into the...
- 2020 / 12 / 3Mariah CareyââAll I Want for Christmas Is YouâRob explores Mariah Careyâs modern classic Christmas anthem âAll I Want for Christmas Is Youâ by discussing the transcendent vocalistâs tumultuous early life and career, her oft-overlooked songwriting...
- 2020 / 11 / 19Geto Boysâ"Mind Playing Tricks On Me"Rob explores the revolutionary Geto Boys single âMind Playing Tricks On Meâ by highlighting how it expresses raw vulnerability through its lyrics and its legacy in hip-hop to the present day. This episode was...
- 2020 / 11 / 12Guns Nâ RosesââNovember RainâRob explores Guns Nâ Rosesâ signature power ballad âNovember Rainâ in all of its extremely lengthy glory by discussing the bandâs turbulent trajectory, the profound genius of Slashâs guitar playing, the...
- 2020 / 11 / 5Missy ElliottââThe Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)âRob explores Missy Elliottâs breakout single âThe Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)â and the Hall of Famerâs singular career, highlighting her lasting influence on hip-hop and R&B as well as her longstanding partnership...
- 2020 / 10 / 29Wu-Tang ClanââC.R.E.A.M.âRob explores the Wu-Tang Clanâs 1993 genre-defining classic âC.R.E.A.M.â and the unique circumstances that were seminal to the groupâs identity. This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show...
- 2020 / 10 / 22Gin BlossomsââHey JealousyâRob explores the 1992 jangle-rock hit âHey Jealousyâ and how it integrates the darkness of its lyrical content into its bright sonic framework. This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show...
- 2020 / 10 / 15Alanis Morissetteâ"You Oughta Know"Rob explores the iconic 1995 single "You Oughta Know" by Canadian singer Alanis Morissette by examining its cultural influence and distinct sound. This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show...