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.
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Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Puja Patel
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May 13
Shakira — “Hips Don’t Lie”
This episode is for the ladies up in here tonight! Before her hips became internationally renowned, Shakira was making Spanish rock music from the age of 14. Today, Rob looks back at her crossover album 'Laundry Service,' which was released as other Latin American artists were al ... Show More
1h 25m
Sep 2023
'GUTS' | Every Single Album: Olivia Rodrigo
It's time to spill our guts. Nora and Nathan talk about the sophomore album from Olivia Rodrigo, the immense pressure she was under after the success of 'SOUR' (1:00), how Dan Nigro and other influences helped her develop the sound on this album (24:44), and debate whether or not ... Show More
1h 45m
Jun 2024
Julia Fox Interview! on Charli XCX, ‘It Girl’ Songs & Kanye Lessons
The actress, writer and downtown New York icon discusses her post-Kanye career, what it’s like to see her past go viral and the history of “It Girl” pop songs. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podca ... Show More
54m 21s
Jul 2024
The Imperfect Feminine: Camila, Charli, and Sabrina
The first half of 2024 has been for the “pop girlie.” It seems like every major artist who’s dominated the discourse this year has been a woman, ostensibly making music about what it means to be a woman. There’s Camila Cabello's "Chanel no.5,” Lorde and Charli XCX working out the ... Show More
46m 7s
Jun 2025
How the 'Hit Girls' Shaped Our Current Pop Landscape. Plus, Where's Our Song of the Summer?
Nora discusses her new book, 'Hit Girls,' about how stars like Britney Spears and Beyoncé shaped our current pop landscape (1:00). Then she and Nathan talk about Sabrina Carpenter's new single "Manchild" and her forthcoming album 'Man's Best Friend' (22:49), before previewing the ... Show More
57m 37s