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Oct 2023
1h 23m

“Lovefool”—The Cardigans

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About this episode

Listen as Rob lets us in on his dream of being the guy that plays piano at a party and serenades all the ladies. And if that isn’t enough for you, stay as he looks back at the 1996 film ‘Romeo + Juliet’ and the Swedish rock band the Cardigans while celebrating their hit “Lovefool.”

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Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Maura Johnston

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

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