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90s? Whatever.

@90swhatever.bsky.social

It's our annual Halloween covers ep, paying tribute to the decade that was almost the 90s: the 80s!

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SONGS BY Madonna, Prince, Duran Duran, Pixies, Tom Petty & more!

PERFORMED BY

Save Ferris
PIXIES
Nirvana
Semisonic
Liz Phair
Goo Goo Dolls
Harvey Danger
Fig Dish
Sugar Ray

And more!

Ep 4.10 - Halloweenies Iv: Resurrection

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October 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM

90s? Whatever.

@90swhatever.bsky.social

EP 4.8 – LINK IN BIO

We’re back w/ guest Justin Wexler, founder of Forge Again Records, to talk about the label, the Chicago scene in the 90s, his venue in Milwaukee (Xray Arcade), and...

MUSIC FROM:

@smashingpumpkins.bsky.social
Fig Dish
Liz Phair
The Cardigans
Local H
Superdrag
Braid

And more!

EP 4.8 - w/ special guest Justin Wexler, founder of Forge Again Records

We’re back from summer vacation with a very special guest, Justin Wexler, the founder of Chicago-based independent label Forge Again Records! If you remember our Fig Dish episode, you already know tha...

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September 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM

90s? Whatever.

@90swhatever.bsky.social

This ep we’re joined by guests Blake Smith & Rick Ness of one of our favorite bands, Fig Dish, for an awesome conversation, plus

MUSIC FROM:

Fig Dish
@verucasaltband.bsky.social
The Muffs
Teenage Fanclub
Fig Dish
Ness
@pavementband.bsky.social
Redd Kross
Failure
Bettie Serveert
Helium

And more!

EP 4.6 - w/ special guests Blake Smith & Rick Ness of Fig Dish

This episode we’re joined by very special guests – Blake Smith and Rick Ness of one of our favorite bands, Fig Dish! In our long, hilarious conversation, we talk about being a touring band in the 90s,...

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June 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM

90s? Whatever.

@90swhatever.bsky.social

We have a Popa!

#TheState

May 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM

90s? Whatever.

@90swhatever.bsky.social

To celebrate the 500th song we've played, it's our most 90s playlist yet: an eclectic mix of genres, just like back in the day!

Also I get a tad bit preachy. For good reason.

MUSIC FROM:

@thesonicyouth.bsky.social
Live
No Doubt
Afghan Whigs
Sloan
Anthrax
The Promise Ring
Suzanne Vega

And more!

EP 4.5 - we got to get up and organize

To celebrate our 500th song played on this show, we’ve got our most 90s playlist yet, an eclectic mix of all kinds of genres, just like back in the day. This also marks our 10th episode on Mixcloud ...

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April 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM

90s? Whatever.

@90swhatever.bsky.social

this is I N C R E D I B L E news! but... no west coast dates?! If someone has Tim DeLaughter's ear, please put a bug in it to come to Los Angeles!

Tripping Daisy announce first North American tour in 26 years, playin 'I Am an Electric Firecracker' in full

Tripping Daisy was Tim DeLaughter's pre-Polyphonic Spree band who scored a 1995 alt-rock hit with ”Got a Girl.”

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April 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM

90s? Whatever.

@90swhatever.bsky.social

This ep our guest is Aaron Perrino of @thesheiladivine.bsky.social, as we discuss his band & the Boston scene, and play his songs & songs by:

@nadasurf.bsky.social
Letters to Cleo
@googoodollsmusic.bsky.social
Superdrag
Big Wreck
Orbit
@pixiesofficial.bsky.social

And more!

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EP 4.4 - w/ special guest Aaron Perrino of The Sheila Divine

Joining us this episode is Aaron Perrino, singer/songwriter/guitarist/driving force of The Sheila Divine, as we discuss his band and the legendary Boston music scene, and how far Belgians are willing ...

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March 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM

90s? Whatever.

@90swhatever.bsky.social

Happy St. Patrick's Day! What better way to celebrate than w/ some 90s tunes from Irish bands?

MUSIC FROM:
U2, Ash, The Cranberries, @theframes.bsky.social, Whipping Boy, Therapy?, Snow Patrol, The Pogues, @dropkickmurphys.com, My Bloody Valentine, and more!

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EP 2.3 - irish i was a baller

FROM THE ARCHIVES: In honor of St. Patrick's Days past, present, and yet to come, we celebrate with the best Irish alternative music of the 90s and some... light cultural appropriation. MUSIC FROM: ...

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March 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM

90s? Whatever.

@90swhatever.bsky.social

The new @throwingmuses.bsky.social album, Midnight Concessions, is fantastic. Hard to pick a favorite song but might be the title track. Congratulations to @kristinhersh.bsky.social, Bernard, & David!

March 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM

90s? Whatever.

@90swhatever.bsky.social

Having defeated Particle Man, he turns to his next challenge: President Man

@tmbg.bsky.social

March 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM

90s? Whatever.

@90swhatever.bsky.social

Our 3rd Valentine's ep where you pick the songs & tell your stories, free to listen to!

MUSIC BY
@pearljam.com
@smashingpumpkins.bsky.social
@remhq.bsky.social
@anidifrancomusic.bsky.social
@thetragicallyhip.bsky.social
@depechemode.com
@rilokileyofficial.bsky.social
& more

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EP 4.3 - valentine's mix #3

We're back with our 3rd annual Valentine's Day episode where you pick the playlist and tell your stories of love - be it triumphant, tragic, comical, or coincidental. MUSIC FROM: Pearl Jam, The Lemo...

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February 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM

90s? Whatever.

@90swhatever.bsky.social

Valentine's Day episode tomorrow, only on @mixcloud.bsky.social!

February 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM

90s? Whatever.

@90swhatever.bsky.social

It's PART 2 of all NEW music from your fave 90s artists!

Free to listen @mixcloud.bsky.social - link below!

MUSIC FROM

@greendayofficial.bsky.social
@smashingpumpkins.bsky.social
@thecure.com
@thejesuslizard.bsky.social
@terrorvisionband.bsky.social
Offspring
311

& MORE!

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EP 4.2 - best 90s of 2024 w/ special guests Dave & Dicky Talking Music (pt. 2)

We're back with PART 2 of all NEW music from your favorite 90s artists, as we highlight our favorite releases of 2024 with our returning guests, Dave & Dicky of the Dave & Dicky Talking Music show! ...

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February 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM

90s? Whatever.

@90swhatever.bsky.social

We're back with all NEW music from your favorite 90s artists, with returning guests Dave & Dicky!

Free to listen @mixcloud.bsky.social! (LINK BELOW)

MUSIC FROM:

Pearl Jam
@nadasurf.bsky.social
Soul Asylum
Travis
Buffalo Tom
@eve6.bsky.social
Ride
Shellac
Fastbacks

& more!

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EP 4.1 - best 90s of 2024 w/ special guests Dave & Dicky Talking Music (pt. 1)

Ever find yourself wanting to hear new music but not wanting to learn about new bands? Well, you're in luck, because we're back with all NEW music from your favorite 90s artists, as we highlight our f...

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January 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM

90s? Whatever.

@90swhatever.bsky.social

Tired of the same Christmas songs you hear every year? Check out our newest ep to hear holiday songs you’ll love & relive your favorite 90s xmas memories - always free!

MUSIC FROM: Stone Temple Pilots, Collective Soul, Reel Big Fish, Local H, Brian Setzer & more!

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EP 3.10 - what we do on xmas

We're back with a big tray of 90s Christmas cookies! We've got Christmas carols by your favorite 90s bands, warm and fuzzy 90s Christmas memories, and more 90s nostalgia than you can eat! And you thou...

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December 22, 2024 at 11:31 PM

90s? Whatever.

@90swhatever.bsky.social

Working on our third annual Christmas episode, which will be out very soon, but until then here’s episodes of Christmases past!

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Christmas Episodes

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December 19, 2024 at 1:32 AM

90s? Whatever.

@90swhatever.bsky.social

This episode we've got some great tunes - from the hits to the obscure - and a new sponsor: the United Paramount Network™️, THE television network of the coming millennium!

MUSIC FROM:

#NerfHerder
#Garbage
#Rancid
#Beck
#Tsunami
@mpenn.bsky.social
#TheSmithereens
#TheRentals
#Candlebox

And more!

EP 3.9 - brought to you by UPN!

This episode, we've got some great tunes - from hits to the obscure - and a new sponsor: the United Paramount Network™️, *the* television network for the coming millennium! MUSIC FROM: Garbage, Beck,...

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December 11, 2024 at 9:25 PM

90s? Whatever.

@90swhatever.bsky.social

This ep I talk to @stevewlauden.bsky.social & Kevin Ridel of Ridel High to discuss their band & Generation Blue: An Oral History Of The Hollywood Geek Rock Scene, about the rise of Weezer, The Rentals, Nerf Herder & tons more

PLUS MUSIC FROM Ridel High, Weezer, Oasis, Blur, GBV & more!

LINK HERE ⬇️

Ep 3.8 - W/ Special Guests, S.W. Lauden & Kevin Ridel Of Ridel High

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November 26, 2024 at 7:56 PM