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What do ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,’ The Smiths, and Rob’s lack of basketball skill have to do with the Irish rock band the Cranberries and their 1994 hit “Zombie”? Press play to find out as Rob deep dives on the song and the impact of lead singer Dolores O'Riordan.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Shadrach Kabango
Producer: Justin Sayles
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
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