60 Songs That Explain the '90s

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  • 1 hour 36 minutes
    “In da Club”—50 Cent

    Rob looks back at some of the greatest haters in the history of music in celebration of the legendary hater and rapper that is 50 Cent. Later, Rob guides us through the rise of 50 Cent in the early 2000s. Then, he’s joined by The Ringer’s Charles Holmes to discuss 50 Cent’s history of rap beefs and more!


    Host: Rob Harvilla

    Guest: Charles Holmes

    Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

    Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie

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    16 October 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    “Back to Black”—Amy Winehouse

    Join Rob in celebrating Amy Winehouse, and missing her voice like the rest of us. Along the way, Rob discusses the biopic ‘Back to Black’ and ‘Amy’ before taking some time to cherish Amy Winehouse’s iconic song and album ‘Back to Black.’ Later, Rob is joined by writer Julianne Escobedo Shepherd to discuss her memories of interviewing Amy Winehouse and more.


    Host: Rob Harvilla

    Guest: Julianne Escobedo Shepherd

    Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

    Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie

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    9 October 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    “Mr. Brightside”—The Killers

    Join us as Rob kicks off a new era of '60 Songs' with a deep dive into the 2000s anthem “Mr. Brightside” by the Killers. Of course, along the way, Rob brings the head-scratching tangents that you know and love. New decade, same Rob. What are you waiting for?


    Later, Rob is joined by The Ringer’s Chris Ryan to discuss more about the magic of “Mr. Brightside.”


    Host: Rob Harvilla

    Guest: Chris Ryan

    Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

    Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie

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    2 October 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 minute 8 seconds
    Introducing 60 Songs That Explain the '90s: The 2000s

    We are so back! Join us on another musical journey through a new decade as Rob Harvilla digs through the biggest songs of the 2000s like only he can. The Strokes, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Arcade Fire, Missy Elliott, Kanye West, and many more are on table. New episodes every Wednesday!

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    25 September 2024, 7:07 pm
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    “Closing Time”—Semisonic

    It’s last call for '90s songs and Rob’s memories as the show draws to a close. So there couldn’t be a more fitting moment for Semisonic’s “Closing Time” to be chosen as the episode’s focus. Listen as Rob grapples with his feelings of discomfort with the word goodbye, and stay for a final sendoff to the greatest '60 Songs' guest of all time, Yasi Salek.

    Host: Rob Harvilla

    Guest: Yasi Salek

    Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

    Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark

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    13 March 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 40 minutes
    “Friends in Low Places”—Garth Brooks

    In the penultimate episode of 60 Songs, Rob takes it way back. Listen as he recalls the first song he remembers consciously hearing as a baby before diving into the world of Garth Brooks and 90’s country music. Later, Tyler Parker joins the show to discuss what Garth Brooks means to Oklahoma and much more.

    Host: Rob Harvilla

    Guest: Tyler Parker

    Producer: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

    Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark

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    6 March 2024, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 32 minutes
    “Give Me One Reason”—Tracy Chapman

    Rob ranks the books he was forced to read in high school before turning his focus on the greatness of Tracy Chapman’s “Give Me One Reason” from her 1995 album ‘New Beginning.’ Later, Rob is joined by fellow Ohio native and author Hanif Abdurraqib to discuss why Ohio breeds such great writers such as Tracy Chapman. The guys also get into Chapman’s appearance at the Grammy’s and much more.

    Host: Rob Harvilla

    Guest: Hanif Abdurraqib

    Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

    Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark

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    28 February 2024, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 46 minutes
    The Songs We Didn’t Do (Everyone Yells At Rob)

    Hello friends, and thank you for stopping by for a very special episode of 60 Songs. With just three songs remaining, it felt like a great week to have some of Rob’s favorite guests as well as producers stop by and yell at him over songs that he missed. Enjoy!

    Host: Rob Harvilla

    Guests: Andrew Savage, Yasi Salek, Elamin Adelmahmoud, Alex Steed, Leslie Gray Streeter, Isaac Lee, Jonathan Kermah, and Justin Sayles

    Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

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    21 February 2024, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    “Hard Knock Life”—JAY-Z

    Rob looks at JAY-Z’s career backwards this week before reaching the rap legend’s 90’s pop crossover hit, “Hard Knock Life.” Along the way, Rob highlights the masterclass that is Funkmaster Flex premiering Kanye West and JAY-Z’a “Otis” on Hot 97 and much more. Later, the Ringer’s Wosny Lambre joins the show to discuss what JAY-Z’s rise to power in New York in the 90s, the importance of Hot 97 to New York rap, and JAY-Z the hyper-capitalist.

    Host: Rob Harvilla

    Guest: Wosny Lambre

    Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

    Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark

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    14 February 2024, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 50 minutes
    “Black or White”—Michael Jackson

    Rob reminisces on his time witnessing Janelle Monae perform at South By Southwest in the year of Michael Jackson’s passing, before looking back at the King of Pop’s televised funeral. Along the way, Rob looks back at the height of Jackson’s powers in the '80s as well as a bit more tumultuous era in the '90s. Later, Wesley Morris joins the show to aid in deciphering how to process Michael Jackson’s career draped in success and controversy.

    Host: Rob Harvilla

    Guest: Wesley Morris

    Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

    Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark

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    7 February 2024, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 29 minutes
    “Iris”—Goo Goo Dolls

    Rob looks back at the movie ‘High Fidelity’ and observes the similarities between himself and one of the characters, who is also named Rob. Somewhere along the way, our Rob focuses in on Matthew Sweet, the Knack, Material Issue, and other artists singing power-pop songs about women they usually don’t get in the end. Finally, Rob gives attention to the Goo Goo Dolls and “Iris.” Later, Rob is joined by Niko Stratis to discuss the unavoidable nature of “Iris” while working retail jobs in the ’90s and much more.

    Host: Rob Harvilla

    Guest: Niko Stratis

    Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

    Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark

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    31 January 2024, 11:00 am
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