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The 1990s were a turning point in music: with the increasingly connected world enabling an unprecedented coalescence of various styles and genres, the decade featured the rapid evolution of sonic artistry — and subsequently shaped the soundscape of eras that followed. Listen along as The Ringer’s preeminent music critic Rob Harvilla curates and explores 60 iconic songs from the ‘90s that define the decade.
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Just Hit Play

Peter Cabral and Nick Cabral

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Just Hit Play is a podcast designed to take you on an intergenerational sonic journey away from your siloed and stagnant streamed music feed. Peter Cabral and his nephew, Nick Cabral, share their favourite tunes, introducing each other to new music.Peter is a 50-something Canadian professional photographer living in Australia. Nick is a 20-something Canadian studying medicine. Both share a love for music and often exchange songs for one another to listen to, and thus a podcast was born.
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A "racket" is a dishonest activity that portrays itself as the opposite, conducted for the benefit of the few at the expense of the many. The music industry has historically functioned in this way, acting in the interest of a small group that knew how it actually worked, be it label executives, publishers or lawyers. Many have been exploited by this system, but the Internet has allowed people to finally bring awareness to what's been going on for decades. This podcast is about amplifying tho ...
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Send us a text Independent artist: Cat Thompson - If I go. Links: https://linktr.ee/catthompsonofficial Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/ Instagram: www.i…
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Send us a text Independent Artist: Holly Wild - Inside My Head Links: https://linktr.ee/Hollywildmusic Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/ Instagram: www.in…
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Send us a text Independent artist: Adam Wedd - Fomo. Instagram: www.instagram.com/adamwedd Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5hsTi4KtOkqbuxNjrlrd84?si=0QHBYGhZSmWu-LRu6cR0JQ Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme …
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Send us a text Independent artist: Dublin Rose: There you go again. Links: https://linktr.ee/dublinrose Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/ Instagram: www.i…
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Send us a text Independent artist: Hilz - Daddy Issues Links: https://linktr.ee/hilzmusic_ Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/…
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Send us a text Scarlett Gunner - Sideshow Instagram: https://open.spotify.com/album/30UUvAqTKWzSzbUihGd1K4?si=JY8AJ1RESXWbZ6XKWMfO7A&nd=1&dlsi=a6aa5a0d25e14ae8 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq20lDr8aGM Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/30UUvAqTKWzSzbUihGd1K4?si=JY8AJ1RESXWbZ6XKWMfO7A&nd=1&dlsi=a6aa5a0d25e14ae8 Just Gay Stuff Podcas…
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Send us a text Independent artist: Paul Rogers: Funk-Jazz Cinema. Website: https://pauljrogers.com/ Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/ Instagram: www.insta…
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Send us a text Indpendent artist: Hilz - Seen. Links: https://linktr.ee/hilzmusic_ Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/justhitp…
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Send us a text Independent Artist: Sam Paul - Valium YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlFCTUzhros Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/ Instagram: www.instagr…
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Send us a text Independent Artist: Jacob Dsouza - Policeman Links: https://linktr.ee/JacobDsouzaMusic Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/ Instagram: www.ins…
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In the late 90s, hardly any bands were more ubiquitous than Semisonic. Thanks to their breakout hit "Closing Time", they shot to the top of the charts and cemented themselves as rock stars of that era. As the band's drummer, Jacob Slichter enjoyed the upsides of that period, from limousine rides to arena shows and TV appearances. However, what he d…
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Send us a text Indpendent Artist: Mermaid Waters - Pretty Boy Links: https://linktr.ee/mermaidwatersofficial?fbclid=PAAaanPeOKC1qvBKqpAg3JGi0ocVWbG8QDIR19w7PZkw9xsJn-VBmEafVgnKs Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ …
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Send us a text Indpendent Artist: For the Sake of Brevity - Ouroboros (Don't Take It Personally) Links: https://linktr.ee/forthesakeofbrevity Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instag…
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Send us a text Indpendent Artist: King Shampz - West Philly 187 Links: https://linktr.ee/King_Shampz Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/ Instagram: www.inst…
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The second episode of the MIAR podcast explores the world of digital service providers who specialize in advertising, botting, and paid marketing in the music space. One of the most notable names in that world is Chad Focus, who gained nationwide notoriety for manufacturing his rap career by way of social media ads, paid billboards, ticket scalping…
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Send us a text Independent Artist: Braden Mutch - Rescue Me feat. Miselle Instagram: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLZyraW2syE Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Brad…
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Send us a text Independent artist: Lavelinnn - Shed Links: https://linktr.ee/LAVELIN Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/justhi…
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Send us a text Independent Artists: Madarasi & Sunamy: Baby again x the switch remix Instagram Sunamy: www.instagram.com/amyyyy.sun/ Instagram Madarasi: www.instagram.com/madarasimusic/ Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darry…
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Send us a text Independent Artist: King Shampz - Live From The Dope Spot Instagram: www.instagram.com/king_shampz/ Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/ Insta…
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Send us a text Independent Artist: LAVELIN - Addicted Links: https://lavelin.lnk.to/addicted Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/ Instagram: www.instagram.co…
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The MIAR podcast kicks off its first episode with the producer behind much of Eminem's early work. Jeff and his brother Mark discovered and produced most of the music on Eminem's first albums, but as the years went by they found themselves increasingly at odds with his label, Interscope/Universal, and were gradually written out of the story. Other …
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Send us a text Independent artist: MR CHEERFUL - White Lies Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/smileordiemusic Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/ Instagram…
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Send us a text Independent Artist: The Drunken Midnight Choir - HERE MY DEAR Links: https://linktr.ee/RichardNeill Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/ Insta…
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Send us a text Independent Artist: Kings Shampz - All White Everything Instagram: www.instagram.com/king_shampz/ Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/ Instagr…
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Send us a text Independent Artist: Lily Grace - The Summer That Got Away. Instagram: www.instagram.com/lilygracelive/ Links: https://lilygrace.ffm.to/thesummerthatgotaway Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme s…
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Send us a text Independent Artist: Tensonik - Together Lunch Music: https://soundcloud.com/tensonik YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HksQ5czFls Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.ins…
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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 Sa…
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Send us a text Independent Artist: Lunar Sea - Desert Moon. Facebook: www.facebook.com/LunarSea2?mibextid=ZbWKwL Email: mickgould@optusnet.com.au Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.in…
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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 Pro…
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Send us a text Independent Artist: Isabel Wood - End Of The World Links: https://linktr.ee/isabelwoodmusic Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/ Instagram: ww…
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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 a…
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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, Les…
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Send us a text Independent Artist: Gabriella Cohen - I Just Got So High Links: https://linktr.ee/gabriellacohen Have her play your house: www.gabriella-cohen.com/tour Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song:…
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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 N…
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Send us a text Indpendent Artist: Owls of Neptune - Soldier on. Intagram: www.instagram.com/owlsofneptune/ Links: https://linktr.ee/OwlsofNeptune Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.in…
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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 a…
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Send us a text Indpendent Artist: SAMMM. - Stronger Now Instagram: www.instagram.com/sad_sammm/ Links: https://linktr.ee/sammm.stuff Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/b…
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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 …
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Send us a text Independent artist: Preloved Things - Entertaining the Thought (of Leaving You) Instagram: www.instagram.com/prelovedthingsband/?hl=en Facebook: www.facebook.com/prelovedthingsband/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLys1Mm2yBY Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickc…
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Rob looks back at the top five songs that make him still feel like a 6-year-old, before turning his attention to the great George Michael. Along the way, Rob highlights a letter written to Michael from Frank Sinatra with his best dramatic reading. Later, Rob is joined by Rob Tannenbaum to discuss whether George Michael is on the MTV Mount Rushmore,…
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Send us a text Indpendent artist: Jacob Dsouza - Take me away Links: https://linktr.ee/JacobDsouzaMusic Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/ Instagram: www.i…
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Rob takes a trip down memory lane and once again back to his days of watching ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ before stopping at his memory of the time Beavis and Butt-Head met a woman. That woman was Cher. Cher’s influence in the world of auto-tune is also discussed along the way. Later, Rob is joined by DJ Louie XIV to discuss the impact of Cher’s “Believ…
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Rob looks back at his MTV watching days as a child in the late 80s before turning his attention to Lenny Kravitz. Along the way in his monologue, Rob highlights Kravitz’s appearance on ‘The Arsenio Hall Show’ in 1991 and the perceived disconnect between black radio/publications and Kravitz’s music. Later, Rob is joined by writer Elamin Abdelmahmoud…
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Send us a text Indpendent artist: Paul Rogers: Younger than me. Instagram: www.instagram.com/pauljrogersmusic/ Website: https://pauljrogers.com/home Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/ Theme song: Braden Mutch: www…
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Send us a text Peter and Andrew have been friends for over 30 years. Having seen many Rock shows, traveling around the world together they talk all things U2 and review U2 in Vegas playing the Sphere. Socials Hosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=en Nick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/ Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.inst…
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On the final Host and Guest of 2023, Rick is joined by writer and musician Jake Slichter to talk about the new Semisonic album, what it was like touring for the first time in 20+ years, Jake's book "So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star" and for a quick trip down memory lane to revisit how Jake & Rick first met in 2001. Semisonic's new album Little Bi…
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Rob indulges in outright negativity when focusing on some of the worst songs of the '90s before turning his attention 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up,” voted one of the worst songs of the '90s by Rolling Stone. Later, Rob is joined by journalist and host of ‘Fine Beats and Cheeses’ Leslie Gray Streeter to discuss how '90s music criticism discredited the …
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Listen as Rob reminisces on some of the funniest songs he heard from the back seat of the car as a child, before turning his focus to Sublime, the band’s frontman Bradley Nowell, and the jarring storytelling on the Sublime song “Date Rape.” Somewhere along the way, Rob is able to regain focus on the song at hand, “Santeria.” Later, Rob is joined by…
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Listen as Rob and Yasi Salek are joined by Chris Ryan to hold the ultimate '60 Songs' draft! But before we get to that fantastic main event, Yasi roasts Robs for some of his worst mispronunciations across the history of the '60 Songs That Explain the 90s' pod, and there’s even a very special guest to kick off this special episode. This episode was …
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Rob looks back at the “SADNESS” mixtape that he put together in 1996 before turning to the tragic passing of the Notorious B.I.G., and mogul Puff Daddy’s transition from executive producer in the background to full-blown artist honoring Biggie (01:48). Stay tuned to hear guest Sowmya Krishnamurthy share her experience as Puff Daddy’s assistant and …
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