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 forever.

Here’s what we’re covering:

• The groundbreaking fusion of music, film, and horror tropes that turned “Thriller” into a mini-movie

• Behind-the-scenes stories of Michael Jackson and director John Landis bringing Hollywood-level production to MTV

• Vincent Price’s unforgettable spoken-word rap and its eerie legacy

• The choreography that defined generations of dance, from the zombie shuffle to the claw hands

• How “Thriller” set the standard for music videos as an art form, not just a marketing tool

• Fun trivia: from Guinness World Records to the real-life concern Michael had about releasing the video’s horror themes

Plus, Adam and Rob share how Thriller shaped their own first impressions of music videos and debate whether any artist has ever topped its cultural impact.

It’s spooky, it’s stylish, it’s timeless—just like Michael Jackson’s red leather jacket.

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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 about fandom, obsession, and the blurry lines between reality and fantasy.

Here’s what we’re covering:

• The parasocial relationship at the heart of the video and how it compares to classics like Eminem’s Stan

• The wild mashup of aesthetics—from karaoke rooms to kaiju sequences—that keep viewers on their toes

• Nostalgia nods, from 90s “build-your-own-character” games to anime-inspired designs

• How the video turns extreme fandom into a looping narrative of gummies, Godzilla, and surreal transformations

• A closer look at Porter’s creative process in building Cheerleader’s sound

Plus, the guys cap things off with a new trivia game—Porter Robinson or Gwen Stefani?—where cheerleaders meet Hollaback Girls in a battle of pop culture facts.

Cheerleader may be a recent release, but it’s already pushing the boundaries of what a music video can be.

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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 and polarizing visuals of the 1990s.

Here’s what we’re covering:

• The haunting, surreal visuals inspired by Francis Bacon and Joel-Peter Witkin

• Director Mark Romanek and his inspiration for the creepy imagery

• The iconic spinning pig’s head, medical instruments, and grainy vintage aesthetic

• How Trent Reznor balanced shock value with artistry to create a lasting statement

• The edited vs. uncut versions—and why MTV couldn’t keep it off the air despite censorship

• The lasting legacy of “Closer” as both a cultural lightning rod and a groundbreaking piece of visual art

Along the way, Adam and Rob share their reactions—equal parts fascinated and unsettled—while digging into how this one video defined the boundary between music and art film.

It’s raw, it’s unsettling, and it’s unforgettable—just like Nine Inch Nails intended.

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