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Jan 2024
1h 29m

“Iris”—Goo Goo Dolls

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About this episode

Rob looks back at the movie ‘High Fidelity’ and observes the similarities between himself and one of the characters, who is also named Rob. Somewhere along the way, our Rob focuses in on Matthew Sweet, the Knack, Material Issue, and other artists singing power-pop songs about women they usually don’t get in the end. Finally, Rob gives attention to the Goo Goo Dolls and “Iris.” Later, Rob is joined by Niko Stratis to discuss the unavoidable nature of “Iris” while working retail jobs in the ’90s and much more.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Niko Stratis

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark

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