Listen "“Black Hole Sun”—Soundgarden"
Episode Synopsis
Rob is back for the final stretch of '60 Songs That Explain the ’90s,' and this week, it’s all about guitar tone! Listen as Rob peruses Smash Mouth’s wild discography before turning to Soundgarden and their hit “Black Hole Sun.” Rob also somehow finds the time to share his top five favorite made-up band names. Later, author Mark Yarm joins the show to discuss Soundgarden’s place within the big four of grunge music.
Preorder Rob's book, '60 Songs That Explain the ’90s,' for 25 percent off TODAY ONLY (Wednesday, October 11) via Books-A-Million: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Songs-That-Explain/Rob-Harvilla/9781538759462
Also, SIGNED BOOKPLATE COPIES are available for preorder via Premiere Collectibles starting on Thursday, October 12: https://premierecollectibles.com/harvilla
Don’t forget to get your tickets to the '60 Songs' live show on November 16! Get your tickets here: https://teragramballroom.com/tm-event/the-ringer-presents-60-songs-that-explain-the-90s-x-bandsplain-live/
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Mark Yarm
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Preorder Rob's book, '60 Songs That Explain the ’90s,' for 25 percent off TODAY ONLY (Wednesday, October 11) via Books-A-Million: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Songs-That-Explain/Rob-Harvilla/9781538759462
Also, SIGNED BOOKPLATE COPIES are available for preorder via Premiere Collectibles starting on Thursday, October 12: https://premierecollectibles.com/harvilla
Don’t forget to get your tickets to the '60 Songs' live show on November 16! Get your tickets here: https://teragramballroom.com/tm-event/the-ringer-presents-60-songs-that-explain-the-90s-x-bandsplain-live/
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Mark Yarm
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
More episodes of the podcast 60 Songs That Explain the '90s
“A-Punk” — Vampire Weekend
20/08/2025
"Grindin’"— The Clipse
13/08/2025
“Heavy Metal Drummer”—Wilco
06/08/2025
"The House That Built Me"— Miranda Lambert
30/07/2025
“Live Like You Were Dying”— Tim McGraw
23/07/2025
“Ms. Jackson”— Outkast
16/07/2025
“Can’t Stop”—The Red Hot Chili Peppers
09/07/2025
“Since U Been Gone”— Kelly Clarkson
25/06/2025
“How to Save a Life”—The Fray
18/06/2025
“Ether”—Nas
12/06/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.