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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: Britney Spears Chages Pop with ...Baby One More Time
    Nov 21 2025

    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 entire cultural era.


    Here’s what we’re covering:

    • The simplicity and brilliance behind the schoolgirl concept — and how a low-budget wardrobe from Kmart became a global pop culture symbol

    • How the video’s three-set structure (classroom, outdoors, gym) keeps the energy moving while telling a relatable teenage daydream story

    • Why the soft-focus, dreamlike aesthetic works so well — and the final reveal that ties the whole narrative together

    • The choreography by Randy Connor, including the jazz influences and Britney’s real gymnastics skills

    • How Max Martin’s instantly-recognizable three-note piano hook helped cement the song as a defining late-90s earworm

    • The major cultural shift sparked by the video: the return of mainstream pop, TRL’s rise, and the wave of artists who followed

    And of course, the episode wraps with a round of Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera? — a trivia showdown covering chart hits, movie songs, perfume empires, and Mouseketeer history.


    “…Baby One More Time” wasn’t just a first single — it was a paradigm shift. And this episode shows exactly why.


    Stream it now and subscribe to catch the next One Shot in the Britney series.


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    28 mins
  • One Shot: Dance with the Dead's Sledge Brings Murder on the Road
    Oct 28 2025

    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 we’re covering:

    • The chilling story of a driver who feeds lost souls to his demonic car

    • How the glowing red trunk turns an 80s-inspired synthwave track into a full-blown horror short film

    • The Creepshow, Twilight Zone, and Stephen King influences behind the “cursed object” theme

    • Why ambiguity—never fully explaining the evil—makes this video so effective

    • The classic “road horror” aesthetic: empty highways, fog-drenched diners, and isolation as the ultimate fear

    • A debate on who’s really the villain — the man, the car, or the curse itself


    Plus, Adam and Rob close the Halloween season with their final trivia round: Dance with the Dead or Rob Zombie? — where synthwave meets shock rock in a battle of horror-inspired music legends.

    With its neon fog, retro beats, and blood-red glow, Sledge delivers the perfect finale to a month of eerie music video storytelling.

    Stream the episode now — and don’t forget your fog machine.


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    24 mins
  • One Shot: Yeah Yeah Yeahs Heads Will Roll brings Glitter, Gore, and the Werewolf Groove
    Oct 16 2025

    Rewind & React keeps the Halloween spirit going with one of the most stylishly spooky videos of the 2000s — “Heads Will Roll” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

    Adam and Rob break down this blood-splattered dance party that blends horror, humor, and glitter into one unforgettable fever dream.


    Here’s what we’re covering:

    • The disco-dancing werewolf that’s part Michael Jackson tribute, part B-movie chaos

    • How the glowing stage floor, sequined jacket, and hat pay homage to Michael Jackson’s legendary Billie Jean performance

    • The wild use of confetti instead of blood — and why it makes the violence feel both playful and surreal

    • Director Richard Ayoade’s clever mix of absurdity and art, and how it fits his signature offbeat style

    • The subtle commentary on art, performance, and creation — why the band keeps “playing” even as chaos unfolds

    • How the synth-heavy soundtrack and 80s horror aesthetics tie back to the Thriller era


    Plus, Adam and Rob play a special Halloween trivia round: Yeah Yeah Yeahs or Talking Heads?—where disco jackets, big suits, and synthwave confusion collide.

    From red confetti to glowing drums, this episode celebrates the perfect balance of style, satire, and scream-worthy fun.

    Stream it now and subscribe for more One Shot episodes every week!

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    17 mins
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