Rewind & React closes out the year by hitting pause, rewinding the tape, and looking back at everything that made this year unforgettable.

Adam and Rob revisit the standout music videos they covered, the surprises they didn’t see coming, and the moments that sparked the biggest debates behind the mic.

Here’s what we’re covering:

• The music videos that exceeded expectations — and the ones that completely shocked them

• Favorite visual moments, creative risks, and storytelling choices from across the year

• Which artists delivered the strongest visuals and who might be quietly redefining the format

• Recurring themes they noticed in modern music videos, from nostalgia and horror to hyperpop chaos

• The hardest videos to break down — and the ones that sparked the best conversations

• What worked, what didn’t, and which videos deserve a second look

The episode wraps with a look ahead: what kinds of videos they want to tackle next, artists they’re excited to revisit, and how Rewind & React will continue to evolve in the coming year.

It’s a celebration of music videos, pop culture, and the joy of over analyzing every frame.

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.

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.