60 Songs That Explain the '90s podcast

60 Songs That Explain the '90s

First 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.

First 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.

 

#158

“A-Punk” — Vampire Weekend

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20 Aug 2025

1 HR 36 MINS

1:36:23

20 Aug 2025


#157

"Grindin’"— The Clipse

This week, Rob explores the biblical complexities of brotherhood throughout popular song, ... more

13 Aug 2025

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:29

13 Aug 2025


#156

“Heavy Metal Drummer”—Wilco

In this week’s episode, Rob uses the blueprint he learned from all of his favorite rock ba... more

06 Aug 2025

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:09

06 Aug 2025


#155

"The House That Built Me"— Miranda Lambert

This week, Rob shines a light on the many ways singer-songwriters have utilized the concep... more

30 Jul 2025

1 HR 40 MINS

1:40:51

30 Jul 2025


#154

“Live Like You Were Dying”— Tim McGraw

This week, Rob puts his pretensions about country music aside with a closer look at Tim Mc... more

23 Jul 2025

33 MINS

33:29

23 Jul 2025


#153

“Ms. Jackson”— Outkast

Why would the best ever want to stop being the best? Rob tries to figure this out in this ... more

16 Jul 2025

1 HR 41 MINS

1:41:26

16 Jul 2025


#152

“Can’t Stop”—The Red Hot Chili Peppers

Rob initiates this week’s show by waxing poetic on the mortality of his musical idols and ... more

09 Jul 2025

1 HR 31 MINS

1:31:42

09 Jul 2025


#151

“Since U Been Gone”— Kelly Clarkson

Rob contemplates the art of making an ironic cover song sincere as he enters the dark real... more

25 Jun 2025

1 HR 36 MINS

1:36:34

25 Jun 2025


#150

“How to Save a Life”—The Fray

This week, Rob examines the hallowed art of employing songs within the soundtrack of a cru... more

18 Jun 2025

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:22

18 Jun 2025


#149

“Ether”—Nas

This week, we’re breaking down the Nas vs. Jay-Z feud, and Rob has to argue, which makes h... more

12 Jun 2025

1 HR 36 MINS

1:36:31

12 Jun 2025


#148

“No One Knows”—Queens of the Stone Age

It’s Queens of the Stone Age Day here at 60 Songs! Listen as Rob finds a way to juxtapose ... more

28 May 2025

1 HR 35 MINS

1:35:57

28 May 2025


#147

“Jenny From the Block”—Jennifer Lopez

Rob peruses the limelight love story of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck while celebrating J... more

21 May 2025

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:52

21 May 2025


#146

“Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue”—Toby Keith

Rob homes in on the specific and strange political moment in which Toby Keith made "Courte... more

14 May 2025

1 HR 44 MINS

1:44:02

14 May 2025


#145

“Maps”—Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Rob heads back to Brooklyn to explore the 2003 indie-rock staple “Maps” and the history of... more

07 May 2025

1 HR 28 MINS

1:28:56

07 May 2025


#144

“Feel Good Inc.”—Gorillaz

Rob is back from hiatus with a loaded episode! Join him as he straddles the line between r... more

30 Apr 2025

1 HR 31 MINS

1:31:14

30 Apr 2025


#143

Proof of Life: 60 Songs is Back on April 30

We know, it's been a while. But, Rob and his producer pals are working hard on the show. S... more

16 Apr 2025

01 MINS

01:41

16 Apr 2025


#142

Poetic Justice: The Year of Kendrick Lamar

Ahead of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance, Ringer senior staff writer Just... more

06 Feb 2025

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:53

06 Feb 2025


#141

The Soundtrack Draft | 60 Songs x Bandsplain LIVE

Listen to Rob and Yasi, joined by Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey live from the Lodge Room i... more

05 Feb 2025

1 HR 38 MINS

1:38:38

05 Feb 2025