The Notorious B.I.G.—“Juicy”
Rob explores the East Coast rapper the Notorious B.I.G.’s mainstream breakout single, “Juicy,” by discussing Biggie’s life and legacy as it compares to the narrative around him and his music. This epi...
3 Mar 202146min
Temple of the Dog—“Hunger Strike”
Rob explores grunge supergroup Temple of the Dog’s signature single “Hunger Strike” by discussing the rise of Seattle as the center of the alternative rock scene, the band’s fixation with darkness, an...
24 Feb 202147min
TLC—“No Scrubs”
Rob explores TLC’s blockbuster R&B hit “No Scrubs” by discussing the iconic girl group’s underappreciated impact on culture, the unjust media coverage of female artists, and their unique place in hist...
17 Feb 202149min
No Doubt—“Just a Girl”
Rob explores ska-punk sensation No Doubt’s feminist anthem “Just a Girl” by discussing the rise of third-wave ska and Gwen Stefani’s turn as a solo artist. This episode was originally produced as a Mu...
10 Feb 202142min
Dr. Dre—“Nuthin’ But a G-Thang”
Rob explores legendary producer Dr. Dre’s iconic debut album ‘The Chronic’ and its lead single, “Nuthin’ But a G-Thang,” by discussing Dre’s extraordinary chemistry with other rappers, his towering in...
4 Feb 202150min
C+C Music Factory—“Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)”
Rob explores the C+C Music Factory’s debut hit “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by discussing the group’s rise to popularity from the underground dance scene and the controversy surroundin...
28 Jan 202141min
New Radicals—“You Get What You Give”
Rob explores the New Radicals’ signature hit, “You Get What You Give,” performed for the first time in 22 years at President Joe Biden’s inauguration. This episode was originally produced as a Music a...
21 Jan 202139min
Metallica—“Enter Sandman”
Rob explores thrash metal icon Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” by discussing the band’s trajectory from their early work to their mainstream turn and their wide influence thereafter. This episode was orig...
14 Jan 202149min
