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Listen 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 band’s frontman Bradley Nowell, and the jarring storytelling on the Sublime song “Date Rape.” Somewhere along the way, Rob is able to regain focus on the song at hand, “Santeria.” Later, Rob is joined by his “daughter” Yasi Salek from Bandsplain to discuss what Sublime means to her as a fellow west coaster (1:00:00).

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Yasi Salek

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark

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Listen 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 history of the '60 Songs That Explain the 90s' pod, and there’s even a very special guest to kick off this special episode. This episode was taken from our live super show at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles on November 17.

Hosts: Rob Harvilla and Yasi Salek

Guests: Chris Ryan and Rob’s Mom

Producers: Jonathan Kermah, Jesse Miller-Gordon, and Justin Sayles

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Rob looks back at the “SADNESS” mixtape that he put together in 1996 before turning to the tragic passing of the Notorious B.I.G., and mogul Puff Daddy’s transition from executive producer in the background to full-blown artist honoring Biggie (01:48). Stay tuned to hear guest Sowmya Krishnamurthy share her experience as Puff Daddy’s assistant and much more (58:15)

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Sowmya Krishnamurthy

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

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Listen as Rob confesses about that time where he sorta…kinda…maybe…beat up a guy at a Portishead concert in 1997. Stay as he dives into the world of trip-hop while celebrating Portishead’s “Glory Box” as well as other bands such as Massive Attack.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Simon Reynolds

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark

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Listen 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 isn’t enough for you, stay as he looks back at the 1996 film ‘Romeo + Juliet’ and the Swedish rock band the Cardigans while celebrating their hit “Lovefool.”

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Don’t forget to get your tickets to the '60 Songs' live show on November 16! Get your tickets here: https://teragramballroom.com/tm-event/the-ringer-presents-60-songs-that-explain-the-90s-x-bandsplain-live/

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Maura Johnston

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

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Rob 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. This all leads to a deep dive on the ever-so-controversial rap icon, Eminem, and what his hit “My Name Is” meant to the '90s. Later, Rob’s editor and the host of ‘The Wedding Scammer,’ Justin Sayles, joins the podcast to discuss growing up as a white rapper around the time of Eminem’s rise to stardom.

SIGNED BOOKPLATE COPIES are available for preorder via Premiere Collectibles starting on Thursday, October 12: https://premierecollectibles.com/harvilla

Don’t forget to get your tickets to the '60 Songs' live show on November 16! Get your tickets here: https://teragramballroom.com/tm-event/the-ringer-presents-60-songs-that-explain-the-90s-x-bandsplain-live/

For more from Justin Sayles, subscribe to his new podcast, ‘The Wedding Scammer,’ here: https://open.spotify.com/show/01UW2ZRTU0Q5Gj3uLHO1v6?si=EJJh0V9NQieSZjz6ZKmfow

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Justin Sayles

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark

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Rob is back for the final stretch of '60 Songs That Explain the ’90s,' and this week, it’s all about guitar tone! Listen as Rob peruses Smash Mouth’s wild discography before turning to Soundgarden and their hit “Black Hole Sun.” Rob also somehow finds the time to share his top five favorite made-up band names. Later, author Mark Yarm joins the show to discuss Soundgarden’s place within the big four of grunge music.

Preorder Rob's book, '60 Songs That Explain the ’90s,' for 25 percent off TODAY ONLY (Wednesday, October 11) via Books-A-Million: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Songs-That-Explain/Rob-Harvilla/9781538759462

Also, SIGNED BOOKPLATE COPIES are available for preorder via Premiere Collectibles starting on Thursday, October 12: https://premierecollectibles.com/harvilla

Don’t forget to get your tickets to the '60 Songs' live show on November 16! Get your tickets here: https://teragramballroom.com/tm-event/the-ringer-presents-60-songs-that-explain-the-90s-x-bandsplain-live/

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Mark Yarm

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark

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Rob ranks the top five funniest moments in the film ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ 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 ’90s versus their ’80s impact. Writer Annie Zaleski later joins Rob to dive into all things U2.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Annie Zaleski

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark

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Rob 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, “Merchandise.” Later he is joined by Touché Amoré singer and host of ‘The First Ever Podcast’ Jeremy Bolm to discuss how intimating Fugazi was as a post hardcore band and much more.

Preorder Rob’s new book, Songs That Explain the ’90s, visit the Hachette Book Group website.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Jeremy Bolm

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark

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Rob looks back at the many times ‘Star Search’ failed to select musical stars who went on to be music icons. Don’t worry, he still finds plenty of time to give both Destiny’s Child and a young, pre-megastardom Beyoncé their flowers. Later, Rob is joined by the host of ‘Making Beyoncé,’ Jill Hopkins, to further discuss Destiny’s Child as both a buzzing ’90s R&B group and a stepping stone to Beyoncé’s pop culture domination.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Jill Hopkins

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark

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