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May 2023
2h 43m

“Smells Like Teen Spirit”—Nirvana with C...

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Rob is back and ready to share his inner-most thoughts on Batman movies, hearing Nirvana for the first time, and more as he looks back at quite possibly the most inescapable song of the '90s, “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” (4:00) Later he is joined by rockstar, lead singer of Hole, and wife of Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love to discuss her relationship with Kurt, Kurt’s beef with Pearl Jam, the original lyrics of “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” and much more (1:12:00).

Preorder Rob’s new book, ‘Songs That Explain the ‘90s' here.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Courtney Love

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

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