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 | 186 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Music | |||
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The Darkness, Pantera, Sublime, Quotsa- killer episodes. I dont & never needed nirvana, what about primus? Korn might not be 90s enough but what about STP? I stay away by Alice in chains! Or… the holy grail—— TYPE O 💚 lfg thanks for making these, I wish you had another pod so I can listen to the archive. You n yasi can team up! But keep it mainstream-ish for us little guys ;)
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Apple Podcasts1SARob1235United States13 days ago - Rob is fun to listen to
I am not well-knowledged about music , but no matter the episode, Rob teaches me about that era and brings in all sorts of other music and genres that somehow connect to the main song and artist. He really knows his stuff. He is entertaining in that he is by himself for a lot of the show, but he is not boring or lecturing us. You write very well! Great pod for music info. Lots of excellent editing to bring in song clips to explain his points.
Apple Podcasts5veronica808SCUnited Statesa month ago - Great Pod
Rob is engaging, humble, self-deprecating and very knowledgeable. He almost had me thinking that maybe I could like Joanna Newsom. The range of songs and artists covered on the spod is its strength
Apple Podcasts5Terry Gaudet
Canadaa month ago - Continues to surprise me (but shouldn’t??)
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
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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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