
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 | 180 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Music | |||

Twee aesthetics, songs about fleeting youth (sung by people who are objectively young), and lots and lots of blogs—that’s right, we’re talking about indie rock in the aughts. Today, Rob recounts how Swedish trio Peter Bjorn and John came from humble ... more
Although this podcast has continuously shown that we cheer for the underdog, every now and then we must tip our cap to the suits and head honchos. When Evanescence’s record label insisted that Amy Lee sing alongside a rapper on their song, “Bring Me ... more
This week’s episode is all about comfort. It’s about being remembered and what better person to commemorate that feeling with than the person whose music doesn’t seem to age- Sade. Sade came out with “By Your Side” after disappearing with no explanat... more
Today, Rob explains how even after five successful studio albums, Spoon still felt vengeful enough to write the most triumphant song about being the underdog. He reflects on how Spoon's major label dropped the Austin rockers and became the opposite o... more
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Love this one. It’s kinda long, though, so I don’t listen as often as I should. But that creates a perfect little opportunity for me to queue up a ton of eps and listen in a binge. I’m always thrilled I did. Sometimes, I won’t listen to an ep because I hate the song it’s about, and then when I finally do, of course Rob does a perfect job of closing loops, bringing things around. For example, Iris, I’m looking at you, and if I’d realized so much of this episode was about Matthew Sweet and the Rep... more
Hey Rob, I love the show, been listening for years, but the most recent episodes have been too quiet. I listen with headphones and have the volume cranked all the way up and have had to stop listening because I wasn’t in a perfectly quiet environment.
I have not had the same issue in previous seasons.
Can we get the volume fixed please?
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.
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.
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
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A thoughtful deep-dive into 90s and 2000s indie and pop-rock through long-form, story-driven discussions led by a meticulous host. Episodes weave memoir, critical context, and behind-the-scenes industry angles around beloved songs and artists, often featuring guest experts who illuminate historical moments, studio processes, and the cultural currents that shaped a generation's sound. Noteworthy strengths include thorough research, a tuning fork for nostalgia, and a knack for connecting moments across decades into a cohesive narrative. Listeners who crave deep musical archaeology, candid memories, and well-structured discussions about how songs became cultural touchstones are likely to find this podcast endlessly engaging and rewarding to re... more
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