Listen "“Paper Planes”—M.I.A"
Episode Synopsis
Rob looks back at some major performances that came with pregnancy announcements, before focusing in on M.I.A and her 2008 hit “Paper Planes.” Along the way, Rob also touches upon the controversies that came with M.I.A’s fame. Later, writer and editor Puja Patel joins to discuss dancing on stage with M.I.A, the political and cultural conversation around the artist back in 2008, and much more.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Puja Patel
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Puja Patel
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie
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