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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
Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage”: Spike Jonze, ’70s Cops & Music Video Chaos
This week, Rewind & React rewinds to 1994 for the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage,” the Spike Jonze-directed music video that turns MCA, Mike D, and Ad-Rock into the stars of the most over-the-top 1970s cop show that never existed. Adam and Rob break down why the video’s grainy, low-budget look, frantic camera work, ridiculous characters, and completely straight-faced performances work so perfectly with one of the Beastie Boys’ most explosive songs. Here’s what we’re covering: How Spike Jonze recreated the look and feel of a vintage ’70s police drama The fake names, wigs, mustaches, car chases, rooftop pursuits, dummies, and other wonderfully unnecessary action The guerrilla-style production — including the story of two cameras that didn’t survive the shoot Why the video has almost nothing to do with the lyrics but somehow matches the energy of “Sabotage” perfectly The repeating musical riff that drives the song and the music-theory term behind it How “Sabotage” influenced filmmakers including Danny Boyle MCA’s infamous appearance at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards as his alter ego Nathaniel Hörnblowér The Beastie Boys’ willingness to disappear completely into characters rather than...
Recent Episodes
Madonna “Express Yourself” Music Video: David Fincher, Metropolis & MTV
Rewind & React takes on one of Madonna’s most iconic music videos: “Express Yourself” — a bold, glamorous, industrial pop spectacle that may just be her best video ever. Adam and Rob dive into the 1989 classic, directed by David Fincher, and explore how Madonna...
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...
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...
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.
