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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The City - Wondery Presents: Who Killed Daphne?

When a car bomb kills Daphne Caruana Galizia on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Malta, the hunt for her killers exposes secrets with consequences that go far beyond its shores. In the aftermath of her death an international team of journalists comes together to continue her work. Along the way they start to uncover clues that might lead to her killers. From Wondery, comes a new story about power, corruption and one woman’s fight for the truth. Hosted by investigative reporter Stephen Grey.

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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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Oprahdemics - Oprah, Actress

To wrap up our first season, we bring you a conversation recorded at our first ever live show at the Tribeca Film Festival. We discuss Oprah’s career in film, as actress and producer, from The Color Purple to The Butler.

Special Guest: Wesley Morris, culture critic for The New York Times and co-host of “Still Processing.”

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Producer Nina Earnest, Executive Producer Jody Avirgan. Artwork by Jonathan Conda.

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