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Rewind & React
Join Adam and Rob as they turn back the clock and review, analyze and reflect on some of the most impactful and significant music videos of the past 30 years.
About Rewind & React
On Rewind & React, Adam and Rob break down the videos that shaped pop culture.
From groundbreaking visuals to guilty-pleasure anthems, we react, analyze, and celebrate the artistry that goes beyond the music. Expect trivia, nostalgia, and a lot of laughs along the way.
Releases every other Tuesday.
Latest Episode
One Shot: The Heist Universe of Hoobastank’s The Reason & Same Direction
In this One Shot double feature, Adam and Rob rewind to the early 2000s for a rare two-part music video experience from Hoobastank. First up is their megahit ballad “The Reason,” followed by the sequel-slash-prequel video for “Same Direction,” creating an unexpected mini-heist universe packed with slow-motion reveals, undercover twists, and surprise cameos. They dig into how a band known for post-nu-metal alt-rock dropped a surprisingly emotional single—wrapped in a cinematic car crash and safe-cracking caper—and followed it with a cop drama that might make the Ocean’s Eleven crew proud. Here’s what we’re covering: Why “The Reason” looks like a heartfelt breakup ballad but plays like a short crime film How the emotional lyrics clash (and somehow work) with a diamond heist plot The twist in “Same Direction” that turns the whole story around Cameos from Kanye West, Chester Bennington, and Joel Madden during a band audition Behind-the-scenes trivia, including the MasterCard contest that led to an alternate video Plus, Adam and Rob play a round of “Hoobastank or Incubus,” where questionable Halloween covers, early DJ use, and disaster relief tracks all come into play. It’s a dive...
Recent Episodes
One Shot: 2Pac’s California Love leans into the Mad Max universe
In this One Shot episode of Rewind & React, Adam and Rob travel to a dystopian 2095 to break down Tupac Shakur's "California Love," featuring Dr. Dre. This iconic 90s anthem comes to life in a music video that pays homage to the Mad Max universe, complete with wild,...
One Shot: Walk the Moon’s Shut Up and Dance brings back the 80’s
In this One Shot of Rewind & React, Adam and Rob throw on their neon headbands and dive into Walk the Moon’s retro-fueled 2014 hit, “Shut Up and Dance.” This high-energy music video might seem like a lighthearted party on the surface, but it’s packed with clever...
One Shot: PSY’s Gangnam Style kicks off the K-Pop boom
In this edition of One Shot, Adam and Rob dive into a music video that didn’t just make waves—it created a global tsunami. PSY’s “Gangnam Style” exploded onto the scene in 2012, racking up over a billion views and introducing the world to K-pop in a way no one saw...
One Shot: Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn” and the Soundstage of Heartbreak
In this first edition of One Shot, Adam and Rob spotlight a music video from an artist who might not have a massive video catalog—but delivered one unforgettable visual that helped define an era. This time, it's Natalie Imbruglia's emotionally layered 1997 debut,...
Blink-182: The Videos of Pop-Punk Legends
Episode Description:Rewind & React goes full pop-punk mayhem with a look into some of Blink-182’s most iconic and ridiculous music videos. Adam and Rob throw it back to the era of streaking through LA, high school food fights, and boy band parodies—with plenty of...
Meet The Hosts
Adam Eltarhoni
Adam Eltarhoni is the co-host of Rewind & React, where he brings sharp insights, deep nostalgia, and a love for all things pop culture to every music video breakdown. In addition to Rewind & React, Adam is a regular contributor on The Steven Knight Show, where his movie and TV reviews is a source for honest, engaging takes on entertainment. He also previously co-hosted the podcast Investors Coffee Shop, blending financial curiosity with thoughtful conversation around long-term value. Whether it’s analyzing a ‘90s classic or dissecting the cultural ripple effect of a viral hit, Adam brings a thoughtful eye and a great sense of humor to every episode.
Rob Fine is also the co-host of Rewind & React, a music video commentary series where he offers in-depth breakdowns of the videos, poetic analysis, and behind-the-scenes context on the musical composition and instrumentation behind some of the most iconic rock, pop, and rap tracks of our time. He previously hosted the podcast Definitely Something About Football, and has performed as a guitarist and drummer with bands including The Next Level and Cobalt Revolution. A passionate concertgoer, Rob can often be found in Atlanta’s live music scene, sacrificing his knees and internal organs in the nearest pop punk mosh pit.
Rob Fine
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