60 Songs That Explain the '90s
The RingerFirst came '60 Songs That Explain the '90s.' (We did that.) Then came '60 Songs That Explain the '90s: The 2000s.' (We're doing that now—and yes, that's the actual name.) But whether you want to jump back to the Clinton years or join us as we reboot our old iPods, you can find all of the collected works of Rob Harvilla below. Come back each Wednesday for a new episode.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 177 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Music | |||
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Your enjoyment will live or die based on how you feel about the host’s long and winding tangents to open the episodes. Here I am listening to episode #80 and we’re a full 28 minutes in before he even mentions the song and artist that are the nominal subjects. Once it gets going it’s pretty solid but don’t feel bad about skipping through those brutal opening monologues.
Apple Podcasts2Pops Callahan
United States13 days ago - Awful
I’d give this zero stars if I could. This podcast is horribly researched and told from the perspective of someone who clearly does not enjoy music. I could barely get through 5 mins of the Chili Peppers episode before switching with hope to the Rage Against the Machine episod. There are no words for how bad this podcast is. Disappointing and shameful to see this sponsored by Spotify. If you enjoy music, do not listen to this.
Apple Podcasts1fujskwndndnxjjUnited States22 days ago - Awesome
A trip to listen to. If you grew up on 90s or 2000s music, find the episodes about your songs and let it rip. You won’t regret it
Apple Podcasts5VanBeveragesUnited States2 months ago - Best podcast in my feed
I straight up live for this podcast. I work a job where I’m listening to podcasts all day and my feed is full of landmines of upsetting political happenings and sociological doom. Then this little jewel comes shining through and there is Rob to tell me a story that will meander through god knows what but it will be rapturous. I love this podcast and I love the sound of Rob’s voice. It’s a balm to my soul and I recommend it to literally anyone who digs the music of the 90s and 2000s.
Apple Podcasts5BumphieUnited States2 months ago Haha I love it but it also drives me crazy going through 15-30 minutes of obscure musical tangents before getting to the title song! :D still will give it 4/5.
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Spotify | #9 | United States/Music |
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A thoughtful music podcast that blends deep-dive song analyses with personal nostalgia and cultural critique. Across recent episodes, the host pairs detailed, song-by-song explorations with broad context—covering genre shifts, media narratives, and scene dynamics from the 1990s through the 2000s. Guests range from seasoned music journalists to cultural critics, offering scholarly context, insider perspectives, and anecdotes that illuminate how tracks became touchstones in pop culture. A standout trait is the host's ability to weave memory, criticism, and industry stories into long, richly written conversations, creating a distinctive voice in music journalism that appeals to listeners who crave history, storytelling, and thoughtful analysis... more
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