Rob Harvilla

Westerville

Senior Staff Writer at The Ringer

host / author of 60 SONGS THAT EXPLAIN THE '90S (book out tues. 11-14-23), ringer senior staff writer, gawky ohioan

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‘Hot Frosty’ and ‘Moana 2’: What Even Are Movies?

Nov 29, 2024 | theringer.com | Sean Fennessey |Rob Harvilla |Yasi Salek

Sean is joined by Rob Harvilla and Yasi Salek to discuss two movies for the fun of it—Moana 2 and Hot Frosty. They start by reacting to the new Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary (01:40) before discussing the surprising self-awareness, Easter eggs, and music in Hot Frosty (04:59). Then, they share their movie-watching experiences while watching Moana 2 and how it compares to Moana (36:50). Before Yasi and Rob leave, they share the movies they are looking forward to at the end of 2024 (62:40).
“Work It”-Missy Elliott

Nov 20, 2024 | theringer.com | Rob Harvilla |Justin Charity

Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Join us in a moment of 60 Songs history being made as Missy Elliott becomes the first artist with not one, but two songs in the 60 Songs Hall of Fame with “Work It” added to the mix. In celebration, Rob shares memories from his time at DJ camp as well as a list of some of his favorite songs of all time! Stay and hear Justin Charity join the party and discuss Missy’s legacy and Virginia’s impact on hip-hop.
“Kids”-MGMT - The Ringer

Nov 13, 2024 | theringer.com | Rob Harvilla

This week, Rob assures you that yes, he was there, boots on the ground, for the indie rock (nay, indie sleaze?) boom that hit New York City in the 2000s.
Win A Copy Of The Book '60 Songs That Explain the '90s' By Rob Harvilla

Nov 8, 2024 | redcarpetcrash.com | Rob Harvilla |Leila Meacham |Ausma Zehanat Khan

The book is in stores on Tuesday, Nov. 14th from Twelve. Click on the link to buy a copy. https://amzn.to/4h53OfcA companion to the #1 music podcast on Spotify, this book takes readers through the greatest hits that define a weirdly undefinable decade.
Win A Copy Of The Book 'To Die For: A 6:20 Novel' By David Baldacci

Nov 8, 2024 | redcarpetcrash.com | David Baldacci |Ausma Zehanat Khan |Rob Harvilla

The book is in stores on Tuesday, November 12th from Grand Central. Click on the link to buy a copy. https://amzn.to/46y6r44Travis Devine has become a pro at accomplishing any mission he’s given. But this time it’s not his skills that send him to Seattle to aid the FBI in escorting orphaned, twelve-year-old Betsy Odom to a meeting with her uncle, who’s under federal investigation. Instead, he’s hoping to lay low and keep off the radar of an enemy–the girl on the train.
Win A Copy Of The Book 'Clive Cussler Desolation Code: A NUMA Files Novel' By Graham Brown

Nov 8, 2024 | redcarpetcrash.com | Ausma Zehanat Khan |Rob Harvilla |David Baldacci

The book is in stores on Tuesday, November 12th from Putnam. Click on the link to buy a copy. Kurt Austin and the NUMA crew face swarms of deadly bio-hacked sea locusts, a runaway AI system, and a sinister cult in the latest novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series created by the “grand master of adventure” Clive Cussler. When Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala investigate a mass stranding of aquatic life in the Indian Ocean, they accidentally uncover a much deeper mystery.
“The Middle”-Jimmy Eat World

Nov 6, 2024 | theringer.com | Rob Harvilla |Andy Greenwald

Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images It’s Jimmy Eat World Day here at 60 Songs, and in typical Rob fashion, we take the scenic route to get to “The Middle.” Before we talk Jimmy Eat World’s smash hit, we discuss the time Rob’s friend got hit with a T-shirt cannon. Later, Rob is joined by The Watch host Andy Greenwald to discuss his days of interviewing Jimmy Eat World and more.
5. The Wicked Garden, With Rob Harvilla

Nov 5, 2024 | theringer.com | Brian Phillips |Rob Harvilla

Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images for Power To The Patients Once upon a time, Rob was a teenager in love. Specifically, he was in love with the Stone Temple Pilots. He was also fond of his girlfriend Jane. And when Rob and Jane found out that the Stone Temple Pilots were playing nearby, they knew they had to see the show—even if it meant lying to their parents, with a key assist from Kevin Costner.
M.I.A.-“Paper Planes”

Oct 30, 2024 | theringer.com | Rob Harvilla

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 on the controversies that came with M.I.A.’s fame. Later, writer and editor Puja Patel joins to discuss dancing onstage with M.I.A., the political and cultural conversation around the artist back in 2008, and much more.
“Chop Suey”-System of a Down

Oct 23, 2024 | theringer.com | Rob Harvilla |Yasi Salek

Photo by L. Cohen/WireImage Join Rob in watching a mosh pit from a safe distance away while we celebrate System of a Down’s “Chop Suey.” Along the way, Rob discusses tension amongst band members, their potent political messages, and Rick Rubin’s impact on the band.

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