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.

 

#173

Feist — “1234”

Imagine, you’re on the road with an indie sleaze band making sock puppets sing obscenities... more

06 May 2026

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:58

06 May 2026


#172

Joanna Newsom — “Emily”

This episode is for all of the people who don’t know the difference between a meteor, mete... more

29 Apr 2026

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:46

29 Apr 2026


#171

Wolf Parade — “I’ll Believe in Anything”

Will you come to my cottage this summer and blast Canadian rock music? Rob is asking … for... more

22 Apr 2026

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:13

22 Apr 2026


#170

Radiohead — “All I Need”

Keep those negative thoughts to yourself! They are a parasite to those around you, and who... more

15 Apr 2026

1 HR 43 MINS

1:43:36

15 Apr 2026


#169

TV On The Radio — “Wolf Like Me”

This week, Rob takes a trip down memory lane, a.k.a. 2000s Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Now tha... more

08 Apr 2026

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:39

08 Apr 2026


#168

Madvillain — “All Caps”

This week, Rob makes a solid argument that the coolest thing a person can do is watch cart... more

01 Apr 2026

1 HR 34 MINS

1:34:54

01 Apr 2026


#167

The White Stripes — “Seven Nation Army”

You’ve heard the song a million times, and you can sing along with the crowd when it comes... more

25 Mar 2026

1 HR 48 MINS

1:48:35

25 Mar 2026


#166

Kelis — “Milkshake”

Today, Rob talks about the song that left him speechless upon his first listen—“Milkshake”... more

18 Mar 2026

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:34

18 Mar 2026


#165

Paramore — “Misery Business”

Imagine the angstiest, cringiest art you made as a teenager. Now imagine the entire world ... more

11 Mar 2026

1 HR 34 MINS

1:34:30

11 Mar 2026


#164

The Darkness — “I Believe in a Thing Called Love”

There is a select handful of people who were never meant to step foot into an office due t... more

04 Mar 2026

1 HR 44 MINS

1:44:05

04 Mar 2026


#163

D’Angelo—“Untitled (How Does It Feel)”

Today, Rob breaks down one of the many impossible expectations we have for our musical sta... more

25 Feb 2026

1 HR 54 MINS

1:54:51

25 Feb 2026


#162

Bruce Springsteen — “The Rising”

In the uncertain moments following 9/11, we were searching for comfort and someone to help... more

18 Feb 2026

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:53

18 Feb 2026


#161

Britney Spears – “Toxic”

Before he vows to leave her alone, Rob breaks down the cataclysmic career of a pop star wh... more

11 Feb 2026

1 HR 36 MINS

1:36:32

11 Feb 2026