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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 in history.
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
Kesha’s TiK ToK kicks off a glitter filled launch into 2010s Party Pop
Rewind & React rewinds to the dawn of the 2010s party-pop era with a deep dive into Kesha’s breakout music video for “TiK ToK.”Adam and Rob revisit the glitter-covered chaos, bathtub wakeups, gold Trans Am energy, and messy house-party visuals that introduced Kesha as pop’s ultimate anti-polished party girl. Here’s what we’re covering: The arrival of Kesha’s early persona — messy, rebellious, funny, chaotic, and completely different from the glossy pop stars around her Why the “TiK ToK” video feels like a never-ending party loop, from waking up in a bathtub to ending up right back in another one How the video captures the Great Recession-era need for escapism, cheap thrills, house parties, and “no consequences” fun The visual details that make the video memorable — the golden bicycle, the boom box trade, the gold Pontiac Trans Am, the police scene, the packed house party, and the camcorder-style chaos How “TiK ToK” became the perfect introduction to a new decade before TikTok meant anything other than Kesha’s massive pop single Plus, Adam and Rob dig into Kesha’s songwriting background, her early appearances before fame, the Syndrome-directed video, Simon Rex’s cameo, and why...
Recent Episodes
A$AP Rocky keeps us watching through the chaos with Tailor Swif
Rewind & React continues the artists-with-dollar-signs series with A$AP Rocky’s “Tailor Swif” (not to be confused with Taylor Swift) — a surreal, glitchy, and wildly unpredictable music video that feels like an Adult Swim sketch, a TikTok feed, and a high-fashion...
bbno$ brings the chaos and fun with 1-800
Rewind & React dives into the hyper-chaotic, internet-fueled world of bbno$’s “1-800” — a music video that feels less like a story and more like a scrolling feed brought to life. Adam and Rob break down how this absurd, rapid-fire visual captures the evolution of...
Red Hot Chili Peppers start gaming in Californication
Rewind & React rewinds to one of the most inventive music videos of the early 2000s with a deep dive into Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Californication.”Adam and Rob break down the video game-inspired visual that turned the band into playable characters and captured the...
Britney Spears Becomes a Spy and Gets Toxic
Rewind & React returns to the world of Britney Spears with one of the most stylish and inventive pop videos of the 2000s: Toxic. Adam and Rob break down the slick, spy-movie inspired visual that helped cement Britney’s status as a full-blown pop icon and pushed...
Britney Spears Goes Gritty in I’m a Slave 4 U
Rewind & React continues its One Shot series with one of Britney Spears’ most talked-about music videos, “I’m a Slave 4 U.” Adam and Rob break down the steamy, sweat-soaked visual that marked a major turning point in Britney Spears’ career and signaled her full...
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.
