Category: 60 Songs

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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - “Zombie”—The Cranberries

What do ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,’ The Smiths, and Rob’s lack of basketball skill have to do with the Irish rock band the Cranberries and their 1994 hit “Zombie”? Press play to find out as Rob deep dives on the song and the impact of lead singer Dolores O'Riordan.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Shadrach Kabango

Producer: Justin Sayles

Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah

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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - “Firestarter”—The Prodigy

Rob celebrates the song “Firestarter” while looking back at the electronic band the Prodigy. While contextualizing the band, he also discusses the backlash surrounding their song “Smack My Bitch Up.”

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Jeremy D Larson

Producer: Justin Sayles

Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Audio Intern: Kai Grady

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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - “Together Again”—Janet Jackson

Rob looks back at the house-influenced 1997 pop hit that is “Together Again.” Along the way, he highlights the sensational career of pop icon Janet Jackson, and some of her best laughs on songs.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: DJ Louie XIV

Producer: Justin Sayles

Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Audio Intern: Kai Grady

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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - “In Circles”—Sunny Day Real Estate

Listen as Rob delves into his most vivid memories of late-night video game binges with his band. Somewhere along the way, we’ll look back at Sunny Day Real Estate’s “In Circles” to fulfill our duties for The Ringer’s Emo Week.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Ian Cohen

Producer: Justin Sayles

Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Audio Intern: Kai Grady









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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - “Closer”—Nine Inch Nails

Rob reminisces about the first time he heard “Closer” by Nine Inch Nails, the state of industrial rock during that time, and his deep love for Trent Reznor.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guests: William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes from .clipping

Producers: Justin Sayles and Devon Renaldo

Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Additional Production: Kai Grady

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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - “Real Love”—Mary J. Blige

Rob explores the making of Mary J. Blige and Method Man’s “I’ll Be There For You / You’re All I Need,” the pain in Mary’s music and real life, and much more when looking back at “Real Love.”

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Leslie Streeter

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

Audio Intern: Kai Grady

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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - “Doll Parts”—Hole

Rob looks back at the Los Angeles based band Hole, the pain within the lyrics of “Doll Parts,” and Courtney Love coping with the death of Kurt Cobain.

This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Yasi Salek

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - “Shook Ones, Part II”—Mobb Deep

Rob brings the pod to Queensbridge this week as he looks back at the ‘Infamous’ rap duo that is Mobb Deep and their legendary song “Shook Ones, Part II.”

This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Paul Thompson

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

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