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Britney Spears takes us to Mars in Oops!… I Did It Again

Britney Spears takes us to Mars in Oops!… I Did It Again

Rewind & React jumps back into the Y2K pop explosion with this week’s episode, spotlighting Britney Spears’ “Oops!… I Did It Again.” Adam and Rob break down the video that officially transformed Britney from breakout teen star into full-fledged global pop icon. Here’s what we’re covering: The...

No Doubt’s Tragic Kingdom – Ska, Style, and Iconic Music Videos

No Doubt’s Tragic Kingdom – Ska, Style, and Iconic Music Videos

Rewind & React rewinds to the moment No Doubt broke through and changed punk pop forever with a deep dive into the Tragic Kingdom album. Adam and Rob revisit the videos, visuals, and cultural shift that turned a ska band from Orange County into MTV mainstays and launched Gwen Stefani as a...

Our 2025 Year in Music Videos – Highlights, Hot Takes, and What’s Next

Our 2025 Year in Music Videos – Highlights, Hot Takes, and What’s Next

Here’s an episode title and description for your end-of-year episode, written in the same style, pacing, and structure as your Offspring episode descriptions, but tailored to a wrap-up / reflection format rather than a single artist or video. Rewind & React: The Year in Music Videos –...

One Shot: Britney Spears Chages Pop with …Baby One More Time

One Shot: Britney Spears Chages Pop with …Baby One More Time

Rewind & React kicks off a brand-new One Shot series with one of the most important pop videos of the last 30 years: Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time.” Adam and Rob dive deep into the 1998 debut that didn’t just launch a superstar — it reshaped MTV, revived bubblegum pop, and defined an...

One Shot: Dance with the Dead’s Sledge Brings Murder on the Road

One Shot: Dance with the Dead’s Sledge Brings Murder on the Road

Rewind & React wraps up its Halloween One Shot series with a dark, synth-fueled ride through “Sledge” by Dance with the Dead. Adam and Rob break down this haunting, wordless music video where cursed highways, glowing trunks, and supernatural revenge collide in true horror fashion. Here’s what...

One Shot: The Legendary Video of Michael Jackson’s Thriller

One Shot: The Legendary Video of Michael Jackson’s Thriller

Rewind & React steps into the moonlight to explore the most iconic music video of all time: Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Adam and Rob break down John Landis’ 14-minute horror-meets-pop masterpiece, dissecting the choreography, the costumes, and the cultural moment that changed music videos...

One Shot: The Surreal World of Porter Robinson’s Cheerleader

One Shot: The Surreal World of Porter Robinson’s Cheerleader

In this One Shot edition of Rewind & React, Adam and Rob dive into the kaleidoscopic world of Porter Robinson’s 2024 music video “Cheerleader.” They break down the sensory overload of styles—live action, CGI, stop-motion, 2D and 3D animation—that collide to create a hyperpop visual journey...

One Shot: The Dark Masterpiece of Nine Inch Nails Closer

One Shot: The Dark Masterpiece of Nine Inch Nails Closer

Rewind & React descends into the provocative and unsettling world of Nine Inch Nails with a deep dive into their most infamous music video - “Closer.” Adam and Rob unravel the disturbing imagery, the artistic influences, and the controversy that cemented this video as one of the most iconic...

Eminem: The Legacy of the Marshall Mathers LP

Eminem: The Legacy of the Marshall Mathers LP

Rewind & React dives headfirst into the provocative, personal, and pop-culture-piercing world of Eminem. Adam and Rob dissect three of Slim Shady’s most iconic and visually arresting music videos, tracing his evolution from chaos agent to self-aware auteur. Here’s what we’re covering: The Real...

The Offspring: From Satire to Social Commentary

The Offspring: From Satire to Social Commentary

Rewind & React takes on the raw energy and unfiltered attitude of The Offspring in this week’s episode! Adam and Rob break down five of the band’s most memorable and stylistically diverse music videos - each one packed with social satire, absurdist humor, and generational chaos. Here’s what...

One Shot: The Heist Universe of Hoobastank’s The Reason & Same Direction

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...

One Shot: 2Pac’s California Love leans into the Mad Max universe

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, post-apocalyptic imagery,...

One Shot: Walk the Moon’s Shut Up and Dance brings back the 80’s

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 homages, tongue-in-cheek...

One Shot: PSY’s Gangnam Style kicks off the K-Pop boom

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 coming. They unpack the visual...

One Shot: Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn” and the Soundstage of Heartbreak

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, “Torn.” They break down the...

Blink-182: The Videos of Pop-Punk Legends

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 middle fingers and male nudity...

Outkast: Their Wild and Iconic Music Videos

Outkast: Their Wild and Iconic Music Videos

Rewind & React heads down to the Atlanta for a deep dive into Outkast’s game-changing music videos! Adam and Rob break down six of their most visually stunning and unforgettable videos, from the funky roller rink of Rosa Parks to the surreal circus world of The Whole World. Here’s what we’re...

Olivia Rodrigo: The Evolution of the Modern Music Video

Olivia Rodrigo: The Evolution of the Modern Music Video

Rewind & React takes a deep dive into the visual storytelling of Olivia Rodrigo, one of the defining pop artists of Gen Z. Adam and Rob break down how her music videos reference early 2000s aesthetics, high school drama, and classic teen movies - all while carving out a distinct style of her own....

Smashing Pumpkins: 30 Years of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

Smashing Pumpkins: 30 Years of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

Rewind & React jumps into the nostalgic, transformative era of Smashing Pumpkins with this week’s episode! Adam and Rob break down the 30th-anniversary legacy of the iconic double album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. In this episode, they reminisce about their first encounters with the...

My Chemical Romance: The Cinematic Hits

My Chemical Romance: The Cinematic Hits

Rewind & React dives into the dark, theatrical world of My Chemical Romance in this week’s episode! Adam and Rob break down six of the band’s most iconic music videos, fromI’m Not Okay (I Promise) toSing. Here’s what we’re covering: I’m Not Okay (I Promise): A high-school movie parody filled with...

Sum 41: Mosh Pits, Music Videos, and Mayhem

Sum 41: Mosh Pits, Music Videos, and Mayhem

Rewind & React jumps into the high-energy, chaotic world of Sum 41 with this week’s episode! Adam and Rob break down six of the band’s most iconic music videos, from Fat Lip to Walking Disaster. Here’s what we’re covering: Fat Lip: Pop-punk mischief at its finest - skateboards, pranks, and a DIY...

Oasis: The Music Videos of What’s the Story Morning Glory

Oasis: The Music Videos of What’s the Story Morning Glory

Rewind & React dives into the chaotic charm of Oasis, the most iconic Britpop band of the 90s! Join Adam and Rob as they revisit the music videos from their breakthrough album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?. From groundbreaking hits to bizarre production stories, we’ve got it all. Here’s what...

Music Videos of 1997: From Jamiroquai to Missy Elliott

Music Videos of 1997: From Jamiroquai to Missy Elliott

Rewind & React takes you back to the iconic music videos of 1997! Join Adam and Rob as they revisit five unforgettable classics, uncovering the stories, trivia, and behind-the-scenes secrets that made them legendary. Here’s what we’re diving into: Virtual Insanity by Jamiroquai (00:03:26) The...

Holiday Music Videos: From Wham to Run-D.M.C.

Holiday Music Videos: From Wham to Run-D.M.C.

🎄 Rewind & React takes a festive turn as Adam and Rob dive into the world of holiday music videos! Join us as we explore the iconic visuals, behind-the-scenes stories, and nostalgic charm of five unforgettable tracks: "Last Christmas" by Wham! "Christmas in Hollis" by Run-D.M.C. "Sleigh Ride" by...