Episodes: 183
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 309.0k followers
Publicly listed emails
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Rob Harvilla - Music writer, critic, and podcaster known for his work covering popular music and its cultural history.
Chris DeVille - Peter Bjorn And John, Indie Rock, Twee Aesthetics, And The Commercialization Of Indie Music.
Brittany Spanos - Evanescence, Amy Lee, Female Artists In Emo Rock, And The Genre’s Male-dominated Scene.
Danyel Smith - Sade, Quiet Storm, Artistic Mystique, And Sade’s Influence On Later Artists.
Ryan Dombal - Spoon, Major-label Rock, The Band’s Underdog Identity, And Britt Daniel’s Songwriting.
Geoff Rickly - My Chemical Romance, Welcome To The Black Parade, The Band’s Early Development, And The Emo Scene.
Black Eyed Peas — “I Gotta Feeling”
October 07, 2026
Are bad lyrics good lyrics? That’s the question Rob posits as he tackles the Black Eyed Peas, who may have mastered the art of good-bad songwriting. He looks back on how the Peas jumped from hip-hop to pop after they added Fergie to their crew, until they ultimately hit dance music in 2009—but they maintained their goofy sensibility the whole way. Later, Rob’s joined by columnist Leslie Gray Streeter to discuss the merits of “My Humps” and why “I Gotta Feeling” has come to represent the Obama...
Lee Ann Womack — “I Hope You Dance”
September 30, 2026
She sings both kinds of music—country and Western—and you better be grateful for it. Lee Ann Womack followed in the footsteps of icons like Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Tammy Wynette, but she took even greater inspiration from male country stars like George Jones. After making a name for herself with her captivating tunes, Womack reckoned with love and faith on the beautiful—and melancholy?—"I Hope You Dance," which became a crossover hit and Womack's signature song. Rob is joined by music...
An Overdue 60 Songs Mailbag
September 23, 2026
It’s been [redacted] years since our last mailbag episode, and Rob is finally back to answer all your burning questions about the ’90s, 2000s, and more. He’s joined by Bandsplain’s Yasi Salek to discuss everything from Jason Mraz to Weird Al to chain restaurants. Tune in to hear their responses to your queries (as well as Yasi’s plea for a Fuel episode). (00:00) Intro with Yasi Salek(07:57) Opening the mailbag: What is a “goth”?(17:25) Which songs explain the 2020s so far?(28:36) Which episo...
Sound Opinions · High booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners
Bandsplain · Medium booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners
60 Songs That Explain the '90s is hosted by Rob Harvilla. Its publicly listed email is ringerfeed@spotify.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for 60 Songs That Explain the '90s: ringerfeed@spotify.com.
Podseeker estimates 60 Songs That Explain the '90s reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
60 Songs That Explain the '90s typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established music journalists, critics, authors, recording artists, producers, or industry professionals with firsthand expertise or a strong critical connection to the featured song, artist, genre, or era. Common among recent guests: Published music criticism or books; Bylines at prominent music publications; Recognition as a notable recording artist or band member. Recent guests include Chris DeVille, Brittany Spanos, and Danyel Smith.
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