Rob Harvilla

For more than five years, Rob Harvilla has been turning songs into stories and music journalism into something closer to stand-up comedy, memoir, cultural history, and therapy. Rob is the creator and host of 60 Songs That Explain the '90s (and now the 2000s), one of the most beloved music podcasts anywhere. He joined us to talk about the evolution of the show, why some songs refuse to die, Courtney Love, Prince, The Replacements, The Hold Steady, Lizzo, the strange cultural power of the Twin Cities, and why Gregorian chant CDs somehow became a thing in the early 1990s. We also discuss: • How Rob chooses songs for the podcast • Why he rarely approaches music from a place of hate • The challenge of balancing tragedy and celebration when telling artists' stories • Courtney Love, Nirvana, and surviving media mythology • Prince's lasting influence on Minneapolis music culture • Why the Twin Cities have always felt different from the rest of the music industry • Live, Bush, Soul Asylum, and the complicated legacy of post-grunge • The Hold Steady and writing about place • Kim Deal, The Breeders, and Midwest music legends • The greatest fried chicken mystery in American history If you love music, storytelling, pop culture history, or just listening to smart people wander into fascinating conversations, this one is for you. Subscribe for more episodes of This Must Be The Place . 🎧 Follow Rob Harvilla: • 60 Songs That Explain the 90s / 2000s • Author of 60 Songs That Explain the '90s #MusicPodcast #RobHarvilla #60SongsThatExplainthe90s #Prince #Nirvana #CourtneyLove #TheReplacements #TheHoldSteady #TwinCities #MusicHistory #Podcast 00:00 Intro 00:30 Theme song 01:20 Introducing Rob Harvilla 05:20 Book Plug 06:00 Prolific Rob writes like Hamilton. 08:30 60 songs that explain the 90’s/2000s 11:00 Rob is NOT a Hater 17:35 Andrew’s Mt Rushmore of storytellers 21:55 Casey’s Musical Past as a rapper 26:45 Rob and Courtney Love explained 33:30 Gregorian Chants and the 90s 37:30 Live and the Kings of Leon 43:15 Twin Cities Music 53:30 Chicken in Ohio in Station Wagons facing backwards 54:15 The Breeders 59:30 Play the song.

It’s mailbag time, and once again Rob Harvilla is here to help Yasi answer your most pressing questions. Is 31 too old to go to shows? What would you recommend to impress a hardcore Swedish punk gamer? Why do all the kids these days look like Geese (the band)? And who was stage diving at a Riff Raff show?! Next, Yasi is joined by Militarie Gun’s Ian Shelton to discuss their new album God Save The Gun. And along the way they talk getting over your embarrassment, therapy through songwriting, and some less controversial topics (like God). CREDITS: Host: Yasi Salek ⁠ @yasisalek ⁠ Guests: Rob Harvilla ⁠ @harvilla ⁠ , Ian Shelton ⁠ @militariegun ⁠ Producer: Rob Sundermann Editor: Adrian Bridges Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Harvilla and Rolling Stone senior writer Kory Grow join Yasi to discuss Ozzy Osbourne’s bodies of work with Black Sabbath as well as solo, his incredible impact on not just music but pop culture at large, and his enduring legacy. Read Kory’s piece ‘Ozzy and Me: How I Got to Know the Real Ozzy Osbourne’, HERE CREDITS: Host: Yasi Salek Guest: Kory Grow, Rob Harvilla Producer: Rob Sundermann Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode, we’ve asked our podfather Rob Harvilla to pick his perfect 90s British Rock song: “A Girl Like You” by Edwyn Collins. Listen along as Yasi and Rob cover the birth of indie pop, Edwyn Collins’ Orange Juice days, and his earlier solo career, right up to the release of his third album Gorgeous George as well as the Empire Records soundtrack, which helped launch this song into the rock stratosphere. CREDITS: Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalek Guest: Rob Harvilla @robharvilla Producer: Liz Sánchez Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Season 5 of In Defense of Ska ! After a quick break for the holidays, hosts Aaron Carnes and Adam Davis are back for even more ska-tastic interviews, conversations, and analysis. To kick off the new season, the crew invites music critic Rob Harvilla (of the 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s podcast) to chat about '90s music, ska erasure, and the songs that defined the 2000s. Listen now. As the host of 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s , Harvilla explored quite a few tunes that defined one of pop-culture's most beloved decades. And yet, despite re-upping to make the total number of songs discussed 120, there wasn't one proper ska song (not even, to the hosts dismay, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones' hit “The Impression That I Get!"). Well, In Defense of Ska wants answers. In addition to Harvilla's thoughts on the project and the influence of ska, he reveals his history of playing bass in the ska band Skantily Plaid. He also touches on his latest venture, which takes a look at the songs that explain the 2000s. If you’d like to support us and listen to early access, ad-free episodes with bonus content, check out our Patreon ! If you like our theme song, go download the EP Lives by Slow Gherkin. They wrote the opening and closing songs for our podcast. You can get both tunes from their Lives EP . Also, check out Dan P and the Bricks two LPs . They provided the mid-roll ad transition music. Support the In Defense host Aaron Carnes by purchasing a copy of his book, In Defense of Ska. The 2nd, expanded edition of In Defense of Ska will release in Oct 2024. Co-host Adam Davis has a band called Omnigone . Their latest record, Against The Rest released on March 31, 2023. The In Defense of Ska editor Chris Reeves runs a record label called Ska Punk International . They have new releases coming out all the time. Sign up for the Patreon to support the podcast and get access to our extended conversation with Rob Harvilla. Donating for LA fires: California Fire Foundation Pasadena Humane Mutual Aid LA Support The Music Community - Fire Loss + Resource Tab Support In Defense of Ska by checking out StubHub: https://stubhub.prf.hn/l/DLXVmMB Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this edition of Spotlight on Stories, Seth Shaner is joined by The Ringer senior staff writer Rob Harvilla. Harvilla hosts the podcast, 60 Songs that Explain the 90s and authored a book by the same name. He also got his start in Columbus by working as a writer at The Other Paper from 2000-03. The two discuss music from the 90s, how consuming music has changed and why Harvilla and his family live in the great state of Ohio and more specifically, Central Ohio. Share the podcast with your friends and if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please leave a rating and review!

It’s draft time once again on Bandsplain. Chris Ryan, Rob Harvilla, and Sean Fennessey join us for the not just a little chaotic Grunge draft where everybody is a Loser in one way or another. Also, a ska season is suggested as a threat, the gang discuss the most 90’s feeling pop star of today, and we hear about Sean’s cool metal friend from high school. All that and more, on this week’s Bandsplain. Follow Chris Ryan on Twitter @ChrisRyan77 Follow Rob Harvilla on Twitter @Harvilla Follow Sean Fennessey on Twitter @SeanFennessey Listen to songs we detail in the episode HERE Host: Yasi Salek Guests: Chris Ryan, Rob Harvilla, Sean Fennessey Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is time once again to hear from our beloved listeners, so we opened up the mail bag to answer some of your most pressing questions. Rob Harvilla joins us to help plan Yasi’s trip to Ohio, discuss the sordid swing dance moment of the 90’s, parse Taco Bell menu highlights, and give some answers of his own. Follow Rob Harvilla on Twitter @Harvilla Host: Yasi Salek Guest: Rob Harvilla Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alice in Chains emerged from the Seattle scene an entity unto themselves. Formed from remnants of local hair metal bands, they naturally evolved into the groove heavy band with a distinct vocal style we know today. Rob Harvilla joins us to parse the legacy of perhaps the most populist band of the Grunge era. Follow Rob Harvilla on Twitter @harvilla Listen to songs we detail in the episode HERE Host: Yasi Salek Guest: Rob Harvilla Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We preview the film that has everyone asking... who is the audience for ARGYLE? Plus, the great podcaster and author ROB HARVILLA from 60 Songs That Explain The '90s jumps on mic to look back at the TAYLOR SWIFT ERAS TOUR event, forward to the Bob Marley biopic ONE LOVE, and back AGAIN to the 90s to tell us which artists deserve a shot on the big screen. Follow Rob on X: @harvilla Buy Rob's terrific book, 60 Songs That Explain the '90s: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/rob-harvilla/60-songs-that-explain-the-90s/9781538759462/ Remember to Rate (5 Stars), Review (Great show, blah, blah, blah) and Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b-o-boys-movie-box-office/id1489892648 Our AWESOME artwork was provided by the talented Ellie Skrzat. Check out her work at https://ellieskrzat.com/ Thanks to WannaBO Senior Intern Christopher for running our social media and WannaBO Intern Jack for the numbers. E-mail us: theboboyspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theboboyspodcast Follow us on Twitter: @TheBOBoysPod Follow us on TikTok: @TheBOBoysPod Subscribe to us on Substack and read our new articles: https://substack.com/@theboboys -----

Ringer music critic and host of 60 Songs That Explain the '90s Rob Harvilla returns to Pop Pantheon to discuss one of the most derided – and successful – pop acts of the 21st Century, The Black Eyed Peas. Louie and Rob trace the group’s roots as an optimistic, politically progressive “conscious rap” crew, starting with their first two pre-Fergie records, 1998’s Behind The Front and 2000’s Bridging the Gap . Then they tackle the Peas’ reinvention as a garish, craven, operatically tacky band peddling radio pop on 2003’s Elephunk and their doubling down on big-tent pop maximalism on 2005’s Monkey Business . Next, Louie and Rob chart the Peas’ ride into the rising EDM wave on 200’s The E.N.D. , their break-up, re-assembly and post-Fergie output. Finally, they rank the Black Eyed Peas in the Official Pop Pantheon. Join us next week where we'll be tackling the career of breakout Peas star, Fergie. Listen to Pop Pantheon's Black Eyed Peas Essentials Playlist on Spotify Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Come to Gorgeous Gorgeous NYC on 2/3 at Sultan Room Come to Gorgeous Gorgeous LA on 2/17 at Los Globos Follow Rob Harvilla on Twitter Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow Pop Pantheon on Twitter Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow Russ on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special holiday episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with music critic and 60 Songs That Explain The ‘90s podcast host Rob Harvilla and SPIN editorial director Daniel Kohn! Rob has been a professional music journalist for over 20 years, is currently a senior staff writer at The Ringer — and is a life-long ‘90s music fanatic. The three music geeks get into Rob’s upbringing, his stint writing for SPIN in the mid-2000s, his growing up in Ohio and the state’s music scene, and his podcast and new book of the same name. They also talk about Rob’s detailed memory of the era, all three of their stories of first listening to “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” including some takes on some of the best bands, songs, and albums of the ‘90s — including Third Eye Blind, Pinkerton, “Wonderwall,” Nine Inch Nails, and Courtney Love. They also dive into what they miss about the pre-internet music era and its listening formats, debate if Die Hard is a Christmas movie, reminisce on the Tibetan Freedom Concerts, and, of course, they wrap up the conversation with some “Top 5s.” Tune in for a music-trivia-filled chat, some debate, and a very nostalgic episode with Rob Harvilla and Daniel Kohn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices