Throwback Music Video Review
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★ - 20 ratingsJoin music lovers/musicians Al, Ryan and Louie as we have fun discussing music videos from many genres and generations. Find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spreaker, Tune-In, & iHeartRadio.
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Episodes
Ep. 71-Word Up (Cameo)
February 10, 2020 06:21 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBBy special request, Louie, Ryan & Al are pleased to present to you our review of Cameo's worldwide hit, "Word Up." So tell all the boys and girls, tell your brother, your sister and your momma too!
Ep. 70-Stay I Missed You (Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories)
January 22, 2020 09:08 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBSo turn the podcast app on for Ryan Louie & Al ’s discussion of Lisa Loeb’s “Stay (I Missed You.) We talk about Ethan Hawke, Reality Bites, one take movies, loft apartments, the 90s and of course Lisa herself!
Ep. 69-Tear You Apart (She Wants Revenge)
January 09, 2020 07:38 - 52 minutes - 36 MBIn this nice episode, Al, Ryan & Louie talk about She Wants Revenge’s simplistic song but a complicated video for “Tear You Apart.”
Ep. 68-Oi to the World (No Doubt)
December 24, 2019 07:09 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBFor our Xmas Extravaganza, Louie, Ryan & Al discuss No Doubt's Christmas Skunk Classic "Oi to the World." Despite feeling mailed in, does this 1997 song hold up? Tune in. Find out.
Ep. 67-This is Hardcore (Pulp)
December 10, 2019 06:55 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this hardcore installment, Ryan, Louie & Al talk about Pulp's video masterpiece "This is Hardcore" while casually glossing over the source material that the scenes of the video were taken from the photography book "Still Life." Still, give it a listen because this is a hardcore fun episode.
Ep. 66-You Spin Me Round (Dead or Alive)
November 18, 2019 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBWatch out here we come! This episode, Al, Ryan & Louie discuss Dead or Alive’s never-ending classic “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record).” We discuss the song, the band and the charismatic Pete Burns. Is this one a keeper or did it just take us for a spin?
Ep. 65-Who Could Win A Rabbit (Animal Collective)
October 30, 2019 09:16 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBTo conclude the Halloween season, Louie, Ryan and Al discuss Animal Collective’s unsettling music video of “Who could Win A Rabbit.” And to keep it spoooooooky, we discuss about what makes a good modern era horror movie.
Ep. 64-Kids (MGMT)
October 22, 2019 07:54 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBThis Halloweeeeeeen season, Ryan, Louie & Al will torture you with their review of MGMT’s horrifically artistic music video, “Kids.” Spooooooky…
Ep. 63-Unknown Pleasures Reimagined Videos Part 1 (Joy Division)
October 12, 2019 09:17 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBTo celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of the most important albums of our time, Warner Brothers commissioned 10 directors to direct a music video for each song from the album. As of this recording, five have been released. Louie, Ryan & Al undertake the task of reviewing “I Remember Nothing,” “Day of the Lords,” “Insight,” “Interzone,” and “Candidate.” Do these videos do the songs justice? Tune in. Find out.
Ep. 62-Don't Come Around Here No More (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers)
September 18, 2019 07:19 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBLouie, Ryan & Al celebrate their unbirthdays as they discuss on their checkered podcasting table, Tom Petty’ & The Heartbreakers’ collaborated classic video, “Don’t Come Around Here No More.”
Ep. 61-Into The Night (Benny Mardones)
September 02, 2019 09:33 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBAl, Ryan & Louie take you for a magic carpet ride around 1980s Spanish Harlem with our review of Benny Mardones’ taboo-filled music video, “Into The Night.”
Ep. 60-Ddu-Du Ddu-Du (BLACKPINK)
August 05, 2019 05:35 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBAh yeah, ah yeah! For this show, our limited view of K-Pop and South Korean culture is on full display as we discuss BLACKPINK's YouTube smash, "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du." Will our review make the Blinks happy? Tune in, find out!
Ep. 59-Kelly Watch The Stars (Air)
July 27, 2019 20:05 - 49 minutes - 34.5 MBFor episode 59 we get in Kelly’s head and ping pong around the music video for Air’s Classic 1998 psychedlic pop song, “Kelly Watch The Stars.” ⭐️💫⭐️
Ep. 58-FUN! (Vince Staples)
July 04, 2019 10:08 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBAl, Ryan & Louie just wanna have fun with this episode where we discuss the innovative video for Vince Staples' smash hit, FUN!
Ep. 57-Self Control (Laura Branigan)
June 11, 2019 02:38 - 52 minutes - 36.7 MBLouie, Al & Ryan lives among the creatures of the night as they break down Laura Branigan's creepy music video hit, "Self Control."
Ep. 56-Who's Johnny (El DeBarge)
May 29, 2019 06:48 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBTake a sidebar with Louie, Ryan and Al as they discuss El DeBarge's immortal hit, "Who's Johnny" in this landmark court case of a music video.
Ep. 55-Straight to My Feet (Hammer & Deion Sanders)
May 15, 2019 07:25 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIt's Episode 55 where we discuss the intricacies of Hammer & Prime Time Neon Deion's rap contribution to Street Fighter lore. We delve deep into our junior high days of school dances and the ghetto salad bar at 7-11.
Ep. 54-Too Young To Fall In Love (Mötley Crüe)
April 23, 2019 08:13 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBWelcome to Episode 54 where we take you down to Chinatown as we review Mötley Crüe's music video, "Too Young To Fall In Love" and also engage in a spoiler-laden discussion about their Netflix biopic, "The Dirt."
Ep. 53-Fell in Love with a Girl (The White Stripes)
April 09, 2019 08:14 - 54 minutes - 38 MBFall in love with episode 53 as the guys discuss The White Stripes’ iconic music video.
Ep. 52-We Are All Made of Stars (Moby)
March 24, 2019 11:21 - 45 minutes - 31.7 MBIn episode 52, Ryan, Louie & Al talk about the dragging mellowness of the Moby 2002 music video for "We Are All Made of Stars." Throughout all this, a helicopter was involved. Tune in, find out how!
Ep. 51-Ashes to Ashes (David Bowie)
March 11, 2019 06:06 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBRyan, Al & Louie are back for episode 51 where we discuss the classic pre-MTV promotional video for David Bowie's Ashes to Ashes. Did it get a heaven's high or did we give it an all time low? Take a listen!
Ep. 50-The David Fincher Retrospective
February 22, 2019 07:52 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBFrom small timers like The Outfield, The Motels, to big shots like Foreigner, Rick Springfield, Paula Abdul, Madonna, Aerosmith, George Michael, Nine Inch Nails and Justin Timberlake, we celebrate this milestone episode by discussing some of David Fincher’s notable music video work. Hope you enjoy it!
Ep. 49-Sabotage (Beastie Boys)
February 04, 2019 07:07 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBWe can’t stand it so we went ahead and planned a new episode that will blow your fake wig off. Ryan, Louie and Al sets it straight like Watergate with a discussion of the Beastie Boys’ Spike Jonze helmed music video for “SABOTAGE!!!”
Ep. 48-Tainted Love (Soft Cell)
January 19, 2019 15:32 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBYour hosts Al, Ryan & Louie will be pulling a triple duty as we review 3 different music videos for "Tainted Love." Listen to us yack about the Soft Cell 1981 version, the Soft Cell 1991 version and as a bonus, Coil's powerful 1985 cover of the Gloria Jones Northern soul classic.
Ep. 47-Army of Me (Björk)
January 08, 2019 07:01 - 49 minutes - 34.5 MBListen to Al, Ryan and Louie yammer on about museums, Michele Gondry, gorillas, and egg meditation under the umbrella of Bjork’s “Army of Me” music video.
Ep. 46-Do They Know It's Christmas (Band-Aid)
December 24, 2018 23:43 - 48 minutes - 35 MBFeed the cast! Al, Ryan & Louie join the ranks of super megagroup Band Aid and go behind the scenes and riff about the making of the 1984 Christmas classic, "Do They Know It's Christmas?" Have a festive Xmas day and thank you for your listening ears!
Ep. 45-Last Christmas (Wham)
December 15, 2018 09:19 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBThis Christmas, Louie, Ryan & Al will give you their hearts and the very next day, you're can give it away. Enjoy our festive discussion about Wham's hit and our experiences with this most wonderful time of the year.
Ep. 44-Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen)
December 01, 2018 08:35 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBWill you do the fandango and join Al, Ryan & Louie for a discussion about the music video for Queen's timeless classic, "Bohemian Rhapsody."
Ep. 43-After The Storm (Kali Uchis)
November 13, 2018 05:22 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBLook both ways before you cross this episode as Al, Ryan & Louie discuss Kali Uchis' 2018 hit, "after the Storm" featuring Tyler the Creator & Bootsy Collins.
Ep. 42-Lullaby (The Cure)
October 29, 2018 05:34 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBWith this creepy crawly new episode, Al, Ryan & Louie review The Cure’s “Lullaby” just in time for Halloween! Spoooooky!
Ep. 41-Sober (Tool)
October 15, 2018 06:41 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBWith this installment, Al, Ryan & Louie talk about the inner demons of Tool's classic music video for "Sober."
Ep. 40-Africa (Toto)
September 29, 2018 06:07 - 52 minutes - 36.5 MBListen to Louie, Ryan and Al bless the internet with the review of Toto's gift to mankind and the video that followed it.
Ep. 39-Tubthumping (Chumbawamba)
September 08, 2018 04:44 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBWould Al, Louie & Ryan knock down this 90s smash hit? Get up again and see if we can keep it down.
Ep. 38-Paparazzi (Lady Gaga)
August 31, 2018 08:27 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBListen to Al, Ryan & Louie talk about Lady Gaga's 2008 smash hit video. "Paparazzi." We also are starting a giveaway of a unique & special Rick Roll T-Shirt. Leave us a review on iTunes for a chance to win it! Listen to the podcast for details.
Ep. 37-Enjoy The Silence (Depeche Mode)
August 11, 2018 18:14 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBLouie, Ryan and Al delve into the nuances of Depeche Mode's smash music video, "Enjoy The Silence."
Ep. 36-Girl I'm Gonna Miss You (Milli Vanilli)
August 06, 2018 06:34 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBListen to Louie, Ryan & Al discuss the Lynchian plot of Milli Vanilli’s “Girl I’m Gonna Miss You.”
Ep. 35-Love Will Tear Us Apart (Joy Division)
July 17, 2018 07:19 - 1 hour - 46 MBWhen podcasting bites hard. Al, Ryan & Louie answer the call and review the music video for Joy Division's post punk classic.
Ep. 34-This is America (Childish Gambino)
June 27, 2018 05:32 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBWith this installment, Ryan Louie and Al discuss the already iconic video from Childish Gambino, "This is America." Don't catch us slippin' up!
Ep. 33-On A Sunday Afternoon (A Lighter Shade of Brown)
June 11, 2018 03:40 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBFinally back from a month long hiatus, Ryan, Louie & Al bring you our review of A Lighter Shade of Brown's 1990 hit, "On A Sunday Afternoon." This song brought up meany interesting memories for your hosts, so sip on a cold bottle of brewski and join us.
Ep. 32-The Robots (Kraftwerk)
May 04, 2018 07:07 - 1 hour - 42 MBAl, Ryan & Louie discuss their experiences with Kraftwerk, the most influential band of all time, by discussing the intricacies of the music video, "The Robots" which Ryan refuses to acknowledge as a music video. Louie also talks about his brush with fellow robot and replicant, Harrison Ford.
Ep. 31-Torture (The Jacksons)
April 16, 2018 23:23 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBAl, Ryan & Louie delve into the hot mess that was the Jacksons' "Torture" video shoot. Did we throw it back? Tune in. Find out!
Ep. 30-The Throwbies (Season 1 finale)
April 05, 2018 05:19 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBLouie Ryan & Al don their tuxedos as they bring you the inaugural Throwbies Award show. We discuss which covered music videos win the categories of Best Acting Performance by a Band, Best Acting Performance by a Solo Act, Best Artistic Achievement, Worst Artistic Achievement, Throwback of the Year and Keeper of the Year. Stay late for the after party!
Ep. 29-Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley)
March 30, 2018 07:50 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this installment, Al, Louie & Ryan discuss Rick Astley, this song, the phenomenon of Rick Rolling, and our fashion tastes.
Ep. 28-1979 (Smashing Pumpkins)
March 16, 2018 07:50 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBAl & Louie drive a Dodge Charger back to 1996 as we discuss the merits of Smashing Pumpkins' iconic video, "1979."
Ep. 27-Hello (Adele)
March 01, 2018 06:45 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBHello from the other side! Hang out with Al, Ryan & Louie as we talk about Adele's coat, flip phones, and how this smash hit depressed millions of people.
Ep. 26-Hungry Like The Wolf (Duran Duran)
February 20, 2018 08:20 - 56 minutes - 39 MBWe've lost and now found episode 26! Al, Ryan & Louie delve into the Sri Lankan wilderness to deliver you this classic new wave video.
Ep. 25-HUMBLE. (Kendrick Lamar)
February 15, 2018 07:27 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBAl, Ryan and Louie sit down and be discussing Kendrick Lamar's smash hit, "HUMBLE." and the iconic video it came with. Did we dig it? Tune in. Find out.
Ep. 24-Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) - (Journey)
February 06, 2018 04:15 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWelcome to episode 24! Today we discuss "The Room" of music videos, Journey's "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)". We tried to be as gentle as possible with this video.
Ep. 23-Zombie (The Cranberries)
January 28, 2018 04:11 - 1 hour - 43 MBDue to Dolores O'Riordan's untimely death, Al and Louie are compelled to review their 1994 classic, "Zombie." Were they kind? Tune in. Find out!
Ep. 22-Alone Again Or (The Damned)
January 22, 2018 07:18 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBAfter a 2+ year hiatus, we have returned with a vengeance with a glowing review of The Damned's "Alone Again Or."