Latest Elfring Podcast Episodes
Episode 63: “Wolf Like Me”
Podcast Killed The Video Star - April 13, 2020 04:08 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThis week, Matt Drufke returns with a new challenger, and their name is Skitz M Jones--a Chicagoland comedian. Jones brings a delightful romp into the world of lycanthropy with TV on the Radio's "Wolf Like Me."
Episode 62: “Good Boy” and “Thinking ‘Bout Somethin'”
Podcast Killed The Video Star - April 02, 2020 04:17 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsDigging deep into his love of Big Bang and K-Pop, Mat returns to discuss one of his current favorite jams "Good Boy" by Taeyang and G-Dragon. In addition, he digs up a mini-episode Matt Drufke recorded a year ago for the super-fun Hanson song "Thinking 'Bout Somethin'."
Episode 61: “2 Legit 2 Quit”
Podcast Killed The Video Star - August 05, 2019 03:19 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsReturning champion Chris E. Hayner heads back to the show to talk about one of the weirdest and most amazing long-form music videos in existence.
Episode 60: “Bad Guy” & “Friday”
Podcast Killed The Video Star - July 23, 2019 04:03 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsChris E. Hayner stops by as the two discuss Billie Eilish's "Bad Guy" and Rebecca Black's "Friday" from San Diego Comic-Con. Mat & Chris talk way too much about how they love "Friday" and hate the producer behind it.
Episode 59: “Stick ‘Em Up” & “Know Your Chicken”
Podcast Killed The Video Star - July 17, 2019 04:44 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMatt & Erin Drufke have a couple's counseling session this week. Each member of the husband/wife duo picked a weird video the other hasn't seen. This week, the two are discussing Quarashi's "Stick 'Em Up" and Cibo Matto's "Know Your Chicken."
Episode 58: “Triumph”
Podcast Killed The Video Star - July 04, 2019 19:26 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsKiller bees are on the swarm this week. Mat spends the episode talking about hip hop and rap, and how he's always loved the genre of music. Additionally, he discusses Wu-Tang Clan's "Triumph" and responds to your favorite hip hop and rap memories.
Episode 57: “Sweet Dreams” And “Enjoy The Silence”
Podcast Killed The Video Star - June 27, 2019 03:26 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMat discusses two music videos that he remembers from his childhood that have stuck with him, for better or worse. First up is "Sweet Dreams" by Eurythmics and "Enjoy the Silence" by Depeche Mode.
Episode 56: “7 Rings” And “You Need To Calm Down”
Podcast Killed The Video Star - June 18, 2019 04:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIt's been a long time, folks. But after a 13 month break, Mat Elfring has returned to Podcast Killed the Video Star after finally adjusting to being a father. Now, after hearing the same kid's music for a year straight, he's discussing songs that get stuck in your head AKA earworms. This week, Ma...
Episode 55: “Video Killed The Radio Star” And “Alone”
Podcast Killed The Video Star - May 09, 2018 03:17 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIt only took a year and a half, but we're finally discussing the music video that kicked off the video revolution: "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles. Additionally, Mat discusses Marshmello's "Alone," which is fitting since there's no co-host this week.
Episode 54: Madonna Part 1
Podcast Killed The Video Star - April 18, 2018 03:40 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsFor the first time, the guys dive into the work of Madonna by watching "Borderline," "Express Yourself," and "Music," three videos from the singer from three different decades.
Dumb React Thing 1: “Express Yourself”
Podcast Killed The Video Star - April 16, 2018 03:03 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsBefore Episode 54 hits your ears, our Madonna episode, you may be wondering what the guys do while watching the music videos. So we recorded us watching “Express Yourself” by […]
Episode 53: “Dream Warriors” and “Princes Of The Universe”
Podcast Killed The Video Star - April 02, 2018 03:16 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe gang is headed to the movies to check out some music videos. Mat, Will, and Andrew are discussing Dokken's "Dream Warriors" from Nightmare on Elm Street 3 and Queen's "Princes of the Universe" from Highlander, and yes, they all spend way to much time on Sean Connery impressions.
Episode 52: Mat’s Birthday 2018
Podcast Killed The Video Star - March 21, 2018 04:13 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIt's time once again for Mat Elfring to pat himself on the back for living through another year. This week, he's joined by Andrew "Cheeseburger" Parks and Will "Gravy" Ash, and the guys discuss some of Mat's favorite music from the 2000s, which includes "It's Time to Party" by Andrew WK, "Go Righ...
Episode 51: Remembering “Remember The Time”
Podcast Killed The Video Star - March 13, 2018 03:42 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe Triad of Mat, Andrew, and Will is back and discussing another minimovie from Michael Jackson. They're discussing "Remember the Time, " the video featuring Eddie Murphy, Iman, Magic Johnson, and Zues Lister as MJ is on the run after wooing Queen Iman.
Episode 50.5: “Sleep in the Heat”
Podcast Killed The Video Star - March 09, 2018 16:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMat’s been gone after his wife had their child, and he’s adjusting to fatherhood. He and longtime parent Andrew “Cheeseburger” Parks decide to let YouTube pick the videos for them, which leads them down a weird rabbit hole, which finally ends with their frustration and watching an Outkast video.
Episode 50: Down The Rabbit Hole
Podcast Killed The Video Star - March 06, 2018 03:54 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMat's been gone after his wife had their child, and he's adjusting to fatherhood. He and longtime parent Andrew "Cheeseburger" Parks decide to let YouTube pick the videos for them, which leads them down a weird rabbit hole, which finally ends with their frustration and watching an Outkast video.
Episode 49: Christmas 2017
Podcast Killed The Video Star - December 20, 2017 04:44 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIt's the holiday season once again, and Mat is on the hunt for more Christmas music videos. However, he's already scrapped the bottom of the barrel with "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey, "Mistletoe" by Justin Bieber, and "Oi to the World" by No Doubt.
Episode 48: “Hotline Bling” and “Legend Has It”
Podcast Killed The Video Star - December 12, 2017 05:53 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsAfter a short break, since Mat and his wife had a baby, PKThe is back. This week, Mat asks Twitter what he should discuss, and it said "Hotline Bling" by Drake. In addition, we're talking about "Legend Has It" by Run the Jewels from earlier this year.
Episode 47: Wrestlers Sing!
Podcast Killed The Video Star - November 15, 2017 04:47 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMat, Andrew, and Will sit down to watch four music videos sang by WWE wrestlers. They're discussing "Speaking From The Heart" by Randy Savage, "Bad Bad Man" by John Cena, "Dance All Night" by Naomi, and "#MMMGorgeous" by Tyler Breeze. Also, we learn Andrew does a stellar Macho Man impression.
Episode 46: The Celebrity Music Video Endurance Challenge Part 1
Podcast Killed The Video Star - November 07, 2017 03:53 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe guys are watching as many music videos featuring celebrities singing that they can before they tap out or get too drunk. This week, they're discussing videos by Eddie Murphy, Don Johnson, Joey Lawrence, and Lindsay Lohan.
Episode 45: Halloween 2017!
Podcast Killed The Video Star - October 31, 2017 04:03 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsTime for a Halloween Spooktacular! Mat Elfring, Andrew Parks, and Will Ash are back and having a frightfully good time drinking beers and watching terrifying music videos. This week they watch "Come to Daddy" and "Rubber Johnny" by Aphex Twin, "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell, and "Scream" by...
Episode 44: The J-Pop Special Part 1
Podcast Killed The Video Star - October 24, 2017 04:29 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMat is joined by Cheeseburger Parks and Will "Gravy" Ash as they try to make sense of J-Pop. The guys watch BabyMetal's "Doki Doki Morning," Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's "Ponponpon," and a special video chosen by Parks, who doesn't get the concept of the episode.
Episode 43: “Trapped In The Closet” Part 6
Podcast Killed The Video Star - October 03, 2017 03:38 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsAll good things must come to an end, and for Mat Elfring at his guests The 5-50 Band, that means the final chapters of R Kelly's "Trapped in the Closet," for now. They watch the anti-climactic Chapters 29-33, which features the best and worst of the entire series.
Episode 42: “Trapped In The Closet” Part 5
Podcast Killed The Video Star - September 25, 2017 04:35 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIt's time, once again, to dive into R Kelly's insane world that is "Trapped in the Closet." Mat is joined by Chris, Brian, and Koopa of The 5-50 Band, formerly known as Los Mysterios, and they try to figure out just what in the hell is going on in Chapters 23-28.
Episode 41: “Super Bowl Shuffle” and Other Dumb NFL Music Videos
Podcast Killed The Video Star - September 12, 2017 03:25 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsTo celebrate the start of the NFL season, Mat is talking about music videos performed by NFL teams. Of course, he's discussing the "Super Bowl Shuffle" by the Chicago Bears. In addition, Mat learns about the overly-sexual "Ram It" by the LA Rams and ponders "Fear Da Tiger" by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Episode 40: “Look What You Make Me Do”
Podcast Killed The Video Star - September 04, 2017 18:51 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMatt Drufke dives into Taylor Swift's newest music video "Look What You Make Me Do," which has broken YouTube records. Mat Elfring chimes in occasionally, even though he wasn't originally part of the episode, to give his thoughts and some background info on the Taylor Swift/Katy Perry feud.
Episode 39: “Sabotage” & “Get Back”
Podcast Killed The Video Star - August 29, 2017 17:38 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsReturning champions Matt Drufke and Erin Kulinski are here to talk about a couple of Spike Jonze videos: "Sabotage" by Beastie Boys and "Get Back" by Ludacris. Mat and Matt discuss the finer points of bathroom etiquette, and Erin enjoys a good fake mustache and wig.
Episode 38: “Hello” & “Goodbye”
Podcast Killed The Video Star - August 21, 2017 22:56 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIt's been months, but Matt Drufke and Mat Elfring are back together again! They are joined by Erin Kulinski to talk about Lionel Richie's "Hello" followed by "Goodbye" by the Spice Girls, which was only chosen because it had wolves in the screenshot.
Episode 37: Listener’s Choice Part 1
Podcast Killed The Video Star - August 14, 2017 21:53 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThis week, Mat takes suggestions from fans of the show and watches three videos recommended by you! He watches Ima Robot's "Greenback Boogie," Shudder To Think's "X-French Tee Shirt," and Gorillaz's "Saturnz Barz."
Episode 36: “Dirrty,” “Toxic,” and “Nasty”
Podcast Killed The Video Star - August 07, 2017 23:25 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThings get a little sexy on PKThe After Dark, as Cheeseburger picks out the videos for what he describes as a "very horny episode." We watch "Dirrty" by Xtina (Before she became Xtina), "Toxic" by Britney Spears, and "Nasty" by Janet Jackson. Cheeseburger's reactions are a bit gross.
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