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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
Shakira’s Objection brings us Tango, Revenge, and Superheroes
Rewind & React rewinds to one of Shakira’s wildest early crossover videos with a deep dive into “Objection (Tango).”Adam and Rob revisit the Dave Meyers-directed video that blends tango, rock performance, animation, superhero parody, and full-on revenge fantasy into one chaotic early-2000s music video ride. Here’s what we’re covering: The dramatic tango opening and how it sets up the story of betrayal, jealousy, and revenge Why “Objection” stands out from many of Shakira’s other videos by giving us a full narrative instead of just a performance showcase The unmistakable Dave Meyers visual style — cool metallic tones, crushed blacks, industrial textures, and that surreal early-2000s music video polish How the video jumps between genres, from tango drama to rock performance to comic-book fantasy to absurd comedy Shakira’s rocker-inspired look, from ripped tights and baggy jeans to the blonde hair with dark streaks that defined this era The ridiculous but memorable superhero twist, complete with off-brand Batman and Superman figures helping Shakira take down the cheating couple How “Objection” helped show Shakira’s range as she moved deeper into the English-language pop market...
Recent Episodes
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...
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...
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.
