
First came '60 Songs That Explain the '90s.' (We did that.) Then came '60 Songs That Explain the '90s: The 2000s.' (We're doing that now—and yes, that's the actual name.) But whether you want to jump back to the Clinton years or join us as we reboot our old iPods, you can find all of the collected works of Rob Harvilla below. Come back each Wednesday for a new episode.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 175 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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We’re going back to our roots this week—back to our Toyota Corollas and Chrysler LeBarons or whatever other shitty cars we drove back in the ’90s—to blast some Bush. Rob ponders whether frontman Gavin Rossdale is a good lyricist and extends some empa... more
This 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 'Laundry Service,' which was released as other ... more
Imagine, you’re on the road with an indie sleaze band making sock puppets sing obscenities when Sesame Street gives you a call. Leslie Feist’s career can most similarly be compared to the life of Benjamin Button with her most successful and youthful ... more
This episode is for all of the people who don’t 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 ours). He recounts all of the “freak folk”... more
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Hopefully they use the break to address the sound issues. I’m getting close to breaking up with the pod otherwise which is a shame cause I was a huge fan forever but it’s so bad.
So nice to have the 90s explained
This used to be so good. And does this latest season explain anything to anyone other than Rob? This was my ‘90s and ‘00s too! Maybe make a podcast of indie ‘00s music for those “Aficionados”, and a more mainstream ‘00s podcast for the rest of us. It doesn’t have to be super complicated or surreal to explain the time.
I am BEGGING The Ringer and the producers here to recognize that most people are still listening to this as an audio podcast and to put some effort back into the sound mixing as such. Rob’s microphone/sound mix is now ridiculously quiet and cutaways to commercials or YouTube content then blow out my eardrums.
the most well written podcast about music I have ever come across. Every episode, even ones about songs I dont know/like/care about. The script takes you on a musical journey. Its impressive honestly.
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The show provides long-form, essay-driven explorations of popular songs from the late 20th century and early 2000s, often pairing meticulous musical analysis with personal storytelling and cultural context. Episodes hinge on deep-dive histories of iconic tracks, the eras that shaped them, and the artists' broader legacies, with guest voices offering specialized perspectives from music journalism, filmmaking, and local scenes. A standout quality is the blend of lyrical/narrative critique with vivid recollections from the host, creating a nostalgic yet timely look at pop culture milestones. The format balances research-forward essays with conversations that illuminate how songs reflect and influence their moments in time, making it appealing ... more
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