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Rewind and React

Rewind and React

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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.Fly As A Kite Music
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  • One Shot: PSY's Gangham Style kicks off the K-Pop boom
    May 13 2025

    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 madness, comedic genius, and cultural context behind the video that defined a digital era—and became a global phenomenon without ever aiming to be one.


    Here’s what we’re covering:

    • How PSY leveraged absurdity, satire, and style to go viral

    • That iconic invisible horse dance—where it came from and why it worked

    • How the video subverts expectations in nearly every shot

    • The unexpected power of PSY’s “everyman” persona

    • What made “Gangnam Style” the perfect storm for early YouTube virality

    Plus, Rob quizzes Adam on his knowledge of K-Pop bands.

    It’s more than a catchy hook and a horse dance—this episode reveals how a single video kicked the K-pop door wide open for the world.

    Stream it now and subscribe so you don’t miss the next One Shot.


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    21 mins
  • One Shot: Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn” and the Soundstage of Heartbreak
    Apr 29 2025

    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 deceptively simple one-room setup, the slow unraveling of the room, and how the video’s subtle choices—like bad dancing and visible film crews—mirror the emotional deconstruction in the song itself.


    Here’s what we’re covering:

    • The brilliance behind the one-shot setup and why it still holds up

    • How the crumbling set becomes a metaphor for a relationship falling apart

    • How the director and wardrobe choices helped define 1990s fashion aesthetics

    • Fun trivia: From “Torn” being a cover to the Billboard chart rules that kept it off the Hot 100


    Plus, the debut of their new trivia game, Natalie or Natalie, where Rob has to guess whether a fact belongs to Natalie Imbruglia or Natalie Merchant. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t go well.

    Torn may have been her first big single, but this episode shows just how much thought, artistry, and emotional impact went into making it a video worth remembering.

    Listen now and subscribe so you don’t miss the next One Shot.

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    18 mins
  • Blink-182: The Videos of Pop-Punk Legends
    Apr 9 2025

    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 along the way.


    Here’s what we’re covering:

    • Josie – A full-blown high school rom-com in under four minutes featuring awkward crushes, food fights, and a surprise ambulance twist.

    • What’s My Age Again? – Blink’s breakout MTV moment with three naked guys running through LA, blurring the line between immaturity and genius.

    • All the Small Things – A spot-on parody of ‘90s boy band tropes, with Tom, Mark, and Travis skewering pop culture in matching white outfits and beach slow-mo.

    • First Date – Goofy wigs, fake mustaches, and vintage mall makeovers—Blink channels That '70s Show energy in one of their most playful videos.

    • Always – A slick, split-screen experiment with a nonlinear love triangle and synchronized chaos that proves Blink can be artsy too.

    • One More Time – A full-circle reflection on growing older, reconciling differences, and the band’s legacy—emotional and cinematic in a way only Blink could pull off.


    From early punk pranksters to reflective rock veterans, Adam and Rob track Blink-182’s evolution while sharing behind-the-scenes trivia, fan debates, and personal nostalgia.

    This episode is packed with mall-core energy, MTV memories, and musical breakdowns worthy of Travis Barker himself. Don’t miss it—subscribe now and let the nostalgia ride.

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    1 hr and 13 mins

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