Throwback Music Video Review
A group of music lovers and musicians — Al, Ryan and Louie — get together to watch and talk about music videos from a wide range of genres and eras. Each episode is a relaxed, fun review session where they share reactions, memories and opinions on classic and lesser-known videos. The show celebrates nostalgia and the art of the music video across generations. It is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spreaker, TuneIn and iHeartRadio.
Episodes
Ep. 140-The Less I Know The Better (Tame Impala)
Ryan, Louie and Al discuss the banana laden music video for Tame Impala's immortal 2015 hit, "The Less I Know the Better" as they weave through relatable moments in their lives about relationship doubts and its failures.The Music Video
TMVR-Time Capsule-11-It's Better to Travel
Welcome back to TMVR Time Capsule where we just freestyle and aim for an aimless conversation. In this installment, Al & Ryan talk about going to theme parks, traveling to the desert, the existential dread of being carnivorous and empathy.
Ep. 139-The Reason (Hoobastank)
Al, Ryan & Louie attempt to dissect The Reason why this heist music video eluded them in the early 2000s, as well as why the band's name is Hoobastank."The Reason" music video.
Ep. 138-Sledgehammer (Peter Gabriel)
The boys of TMVR podcast are back in the fruit cage to discuss Peter Gabriel’s biggest hit, “Sledgehammer.” We discuss bumper cars, hair gel, stop motion, Genesis tensions in this action packed episode.
Ep. 137-You're So Cool (Jonathan Bree)
We are at your servitude as we review Jonathan Bree's 2017 viral music video "You're So Cool." Here, Ryan, Louie & Al go on tangents about the New Zealand / Australian indie scene, gettng older as artists and video games.
Ep. 136-Rush Rush (Paula Abdul)
Al, Ryan & Louie are going to take this love right to ya as we delve into the music video for Paula Abdul’s ballad, “Rush Rush.” And of course we talk about the 90s and what's going on with Keanu. Oh baby please!
Ep. 135-Danger! High Voltage (Electric Six)
Louie, Ryan & Al come from the fiery pits of Taco Bell to discuss Electrix Six's wacky video for their hit, "Danger! High Voltage." From garage rock to uncomfortable make out sessions, nothing is off limits in this installment.
Ep. 134-Houdini (Foster the People)
Ryan, Louie & Al focuses up on our abilities to discuss Foster The People's smash hit, "Houdini." Here, we discuss how it was to be an indie band back in the day, our crush on Julia Garner, and some trivia about the magician in question!
Ep. 133-Mama (Genesis)
In the heat and the steam of the city, Al, Ryan & Louie discuss "Mama," one of Genesis' most bizarre songs and the music video where Phil Collins freaked generations of children before "The Land of Confusion" did.
Ep. 132-Karma Chameleon (Culture Club)
Everybody get on board the steamboat Chameleon as Louie, Ryan & Al embark on a discussion on Culture Club's 1983 classic, Karma Chameleon! Do we keep it afloat, or do we torpedo this music video? Listen to find out!
Ep. 131-Christmas at Ground Zero (Weird Al Yankovic)
To celebrate the New Year, we are doing the Xmas episode! Ryan, Louie & Al breakout their caroling gas masks to discuss Weird Al Yankovic and his Chirstmas classic, "Christmas at Ground Zero."
Ep. 130-Dominion (The Sisters of Mercy)
After a super long hiatus in the land of the blind, Al, Louie & Ryan return with our takes on The Sisters of Mercy's anthemic "Dominion (Mother Russia)." Did we like this exotic spy thriller of a music video? Someday, you will find out!
Ep. 129-Seven Seas (Echo & The Bunnymen)
We're finally back after an unexpected hiatus and thank you to those who have been patient and to those who joined us through all that. In this episode, we discuss our experiences with Echo & the Bunnymen and the music video for Seven Seas, helmed by Anton Corbijn. Did we like it, or did we throw it back to the bowels of the ocean?Music Video
Ep. 128-Total Eclipse of the Heart (Bonnie Tyler)
Turn around.... Ryan, Al and Louie are podcasting about Miss Bonnie TylerTurn around.... Every now and then we get a little terrified of kids with glowing eyesTurn around.... Every now and then we get to do another Russell Mulcahy video and this time it's creepy afTurn around.... Every now and then we see very suggestive themes as we review this songTurn around... Five Stars. Rate us that or we wi
Ep. 127-Da Ya Think I'm Sexy (Revolting Cocks)
Come on sugar let us know! Al, Ryan & Louie discuss the chaos that is the 1993 music video for RevCo's cover of the Rod Stewart classic, "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?"Buy Us A Coffee while you're at it."Da Ya Think I'm Sexy" Music Video
Ep. 126-No Rain (Blind Melon)
All we can say is that this show is about No Rain. Louie, Ryan & Al sets up tea for three as we talk about Blind Melon's immortal smash hit. "No Rain." Forgive us for the mispronunciation of the director's last name. It's pronounced, "BAYer" not "BUYer." That's Al's fault.We also started a Buy Me A Coffee page if you want to donate to our music video cause. Anything would be deeply appreciated
Ep. 125-Everlong (Foo Fighters)
Hello, we've waited for you! Ryan, Louie & Al discuss the classic Foo Fighters anthem "Everlong" and its dreamy music video!
Ep. 124 - Joyride (Roxette)
"Get your tickets here, Step right this way!" Special Thanks to Alex, who requested Al, Ryan & Louie to discuss the music video for Roxette's "Joyride." This was a fun one to riff about and hope you all enjoy the joyride.
Ep. 123-Cut Your Hair (Pavement)
Welcome to our first full episode of the new year as Louie, Ryan & Al have a barber shop conversation about the Indie legends Pavement and their music video for their hit, "Cut Your Hair."
TMVR-Time Capsule-10 - Funkos & Party Lines
It's 2025! We will be back with a new full episode soon, but to uphold our presence to the algorithms here is a minisode where we discuss about Funkos and Party Lines! See you soon with our upcoming review of Pavement's "Cut Your Hair."
Ep. 122-Christmas Wrapping (The Waitresses)
"Bah, humbug" no, that's too strong for episode 122 as Ryan, Louie & Al discuss the visuals from the fanmade music video of the new wave Holiday classic, The Waitresses' "Christmas Wrapping."
Ep. 121-Bury A Friend (Billie Eilish)
Our annual belated Halloween episode is finally up and today, Al, Ryan & Louie go to a dilapidated apartment in the Valley as we discuss the music video for Billie Eilish's smash hit, "Bury A Friend."
Ep. 120-Steal My Sunshine (Len)
You can't stop the bum rush as Louie, Ryan & Al avoid the butter tarts as they discuss Len and the music video for their smash hit, "Steal My Sunshine."
Ep. 119-Mr Roboto (Styx)
The time has come at last for Ryan, Louie & Al to discuss Styx's dystopian "Mr. Roboto." Was Kilroy here? Tune in, find out!
Ep. 118-Hello (Lionel Richie)
Al, Louie and Ryan discuss the 1984 Lionel Richie ballad, “Hello” as they mold their opinions out of clay on whether this is a good video or not. Also, we play trivia on phone facts and 1-900 numbers.
Ep. 117-Whip It (Devo)
The cream stayed out too long as Louie, Ryan & Al cracked that podcast mixer and discuss the music video for Devo's 1980 smash hit, "Whip It."
Ep. 116-Ice Ice Baby (Vanilla Ice)
Alright, stop. Ryan, Louie & Al collaborate in hopes you listen to our discussion of Vanilla Ice's magnum opus, "Ice Ice Baby." We also shoot on fashion, rap and being impressionable young kids during the early 90s.
Ep. 115-Switch On Switch Off (B-Movie)
Time is falling on its knees today as we have a four-way pod with Al, Louie, Ryan and Paul where we discuss the music video for B-movie's "Switch On Switch Off."
Ep. 114-Alison (Slowdive)
Louie, Ryan & Al party it up with the icons of shoegaze as we dive to the music video for Slowdive’s “Alison.”
TMVR-Time Capsule-09 - Darker Waves
Time Capsule format is back with the whole gang as we recall our experience with the 2023 Darker Waves Festival that took place in Huntington Beach back in November 2023.
Ep. 113-Sugarcube (Yo La Tengo)
Ryan, Louie and Al take a tour of President McKinley’s Academy of Rock as they discuss the fun music video of Yo La Tengo’s “Sugarcube.”
Ep. 112-Sour Times (Portishead)
Al, Louie & Ryan discuss the twists and turns of Portishead’s music video for “Sour Times” and its short film companion "To Kill A Dead Man" to find out if nobody loves us.
Ep. 111-We Are The World (USA for Africa)
Louie, Ryan and Al heed a certain call as they come together as one to bring you a roundtable discussion about USA for Africa's historical song. "We Are The World."
Ep. 110-We're Not Gonna Take It (Twisted Sister)
Ryan, Louie & Al are gonna take it to you with our discussion and review of Twisted Sister's anthemic "We're Not Gonna Take It" music video.
Ep. 109-Who Let The Dogs Out (Baha Men)
Happy Belated New Year! It has been a crazy past 2 months with the guys so we finally let the dogs out for 2024. Al, Louie & Ryan take on the wild ride of Baha Men's immortal, "Who Let The Dogs Out?" and we have a bone to pick with its shady beginnings.
Ep. 108-Evil (Interpol)
Things get heavy with this installment as Louie, Ryan & Al discuss puppets, a serial killer couple, and the New York based band Interpol through their uncanny music video, “Evil.”
TMVR-Time Capsule-07-Parents & Dating
For this time capsule, Al, Ryan & Louie discuss how our parents dealt with our relationship choices and failures during our youth.
Ep. 107-They Don't Know (Tracey Ullman)
In case you didn’t know, Ryan, Louie & Al are back again with our review of legendary comedienne, Tracey Ullman’s soulful 1983 smash hit, “They Don’t Know.” A lot to unpack with this one.
Ep. 106-Everybody (Backstreet Boys)
TMVR’s back, all right! It's episode 106 as Al, Ryan & Louie conclude our spooky music video series for October with the Backstreet Boys costume party of a music video “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).” We talk about the boy band and some of the quirks and features of their 1997 smash hit.
Ep. 105-Ghostbusters (Ray Parker Jr.)
There's something weird... in your podcast feed... It's episode 105 as we chug along in our spooky music video series for October. With Ray Parker Jr's immortal hit track, Louie, Al & Ryan discuss the circumstances behind the creation of the song and we rate the neon clad music video. Why? because reviewing makes us feel good!
Ep. 104-Somebody's Watching Me (Rockwell)
It’s Episode 104 and Ryan, Louie & Al submit to you, Rockwell’s spooky classic, “Somebody’s Watching Me.” We discuss the freaky video, our own anxieties, Rockwell’s British accent and his other transgressions.
Ep. 103-Iesha (Another Bad Creation)
Hold it now! It’s Episode 103 as Al, Ryan & Louie discuss Another Bad Creation’s New Jack Swing classic, “Iesha” as well boyhood crushes, dancing and Junior High shenanigans.
TMVR-Time Capsule-06-The Nineties
In this bonus casual laissez-faire episode, Al & Ryan reminisce about how the 90s shaped us to who we are, collecting obsolete media. and making mixtapes.
Ep. 102-Point of No Return (Nu-Shooz)
Shoo bet it's Episode 102 as Louie, Ryan and Al discuss Nu-Shooz's, "Point of No Return." Is it a technical marvel, or pure 80s cheese? Why not both? Tune in as we regale you with Louie's youth with shoe shopping, and of course, awesome shoe trivia.
Ep. 101-I Ran (A Flock of Seagulls)
Load up your tinfoil and run towards Ryan, Louie and Al as we discuss the immortal hit of an immortal band, A Flock of Seagulls!
TMVR-Time Capsule-05-Rave Til Yawn
Al & Ryan reminisce about a haphazardly planned rave that went nowhere, party crews and backyard raves in general.
Ep. 100-Mask (Bauhaus)
Finally! Episode 100 is here. Ryan, Al & Louie would like to thank to everyone who stuck by us through all the shows and we also apologize for the long hiatus. We are now back and we bring you one of the freakiest video we have reviewed: Bauhaus' 1981 offering, "Mask."Music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a2YH2ZRw2Q
Ep. 99-Ascension Millennium (Corey Feldman)
Join Louie, Ryan & Al on a musical tour of the Corey Feldmansion in this bold one-take spectacular event of a music video.
Ep. 98-Where's Your Head At? (Basement Jaxx)
Where’s your pod at? Ryan, Louie & Al discuss the monkey business of Basement Jaxx’s disturbing video for “Where’s Your Head At?”
Ep. 97-2 Legit 2 Quit (Hammer)
Al, Ryan & Louie get bucked and talk about the circumstances of Hammer’s 1991 attempt to seize the glove. Along with a who’s who of 90s characters, this show hopes to earn your propers.
TMVR Time Capsule-04-Zines & Libidos
The guys recall their cartellish high school days when we had an operation of creating and distributing a zine called Libido.
Ep. 96-Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush)
Louie, Ryan & Al attempt to make a deal with god to generate a discussion worthy of Kate Bush’s immortal hit, “Running Up That Hill.” with no problems. Did we succeed? Tune in, find out.
Ep. 95-Suedehead (Morrissey)
Louie, Ryan and Al are sooooo sorry for the long delay of the upload of this review of Morrissey's James Dean homage. We break down our experiences with the culture of Moz, The Smiths, the music video, and trivia of James Dean. Enjoy!
TMVR-Time Capsule-03-Hello Cruel World
Al, Ryan & Louie talk about going to concerts in the Covid era, specifically the Cruel World Festival in Pasadena and Tears for Fears at the SoFi Center. Some hijinks ensued in this riff raff minisode.
Ep. 94-Gangnam Style (Psy)
2012 marked the end of the Mayan calendar, and while the world didn’t end, it gave birth to “Gangnam Style” instead. Now Al, Louie & Ryan horseride toward one of the biggest pop culture event of the 21st century as we break down Psy's K-Pop classic.
TMVR-Time Capsule-02-Gangland Style
For our second TMVR Time Capsule minisode, Ryan & Louie discuss their horrifying experiences of growing up around local gangs.
Ep. 93-Video Killed The Radio Star (The Buggles)
Louie, Ryan & Al take credit for the second symphony as we review the forever iconic Buggles music video. “Video Killed The Radio Star.”
TMVR-Time Capsule-01-Trading Toys & Sectaurs
Welcome to the first bonus minisode of the podcast we call TMVR Time Capsule. We've now come to a point where we would sprinkle in storytelling shows in between the main timeline of TMVR podcast. For our first one, a young nubile Louie talks about trading toys with classmates with emphasis on the Sectaur toy and his transaction with another kid. Enjoy!
Ep. 92-My Mind Playing Tricks On Me (The Geto Boys)
The TMVR Boys discuss the whacked out hallucinatory music video of the Get Boys classic 1991 ditty, “My Mind Playing Tricks On Me.”
Ep. 91-Clouds Across The Moon (The RAH Band)
We head over to the red planet as Al, Louie & Ryan dissect the spacey video for the RAH Band’s 1985 international hit, “Clouds Across The Moon.”
Ep. 90-Head Over Heels (Tears For Fears)
Check out Louie, Ryan & Al at your local library and listen as we sing the praises of Tears For Fears’ immortal 1985 hit, “Head Over Heels.”
Ep. 89-Your Woman (White Town)
Ryan, Louie & Al plug in our Tascams and reminisce on the plight of love as we discuss White Town's 1997 smash hit, "Your Woman."
Ep. 88-We Built This City (Starship)
Listen as Al, Louie and Ryan get knee deep in the hoopla as we review and talk about the blue screen wet dream of Starship's "We Built This City."
Ep. 87-Claudia Lewis (M83)
It's back to high school again as Louie, Ryan & Al take you on an otherworldly journey to M83's star-studded video, "Claudia Lewis."
Ep. 86-Come on Eileen (Dexy's Midnight Runners)
Join Al, Louie and Too Ryan Ay as we discuss the musical stylings of Kevin Rowland and the Runners of Midnight while on Dexy.
Ep. 85-Sweating Bullets (Megadeth)
Here we come agaaaaain!!! Pick up a Reader's Digest because we have some nice stories about losing our minds while we discuss Megadeth's chaotic "Sweating Bullets" music video.
Ep. 84-Blue Song (Mint Royale)
Welp, after a turbulent 2021, Louie, Ryan and Al return to you now at the turn of the tide with our overdue review of Mint Royale's 2002 triphop track, "Blue Song."
Ep. 83-You Might Think (The Cars)
It's episode 83 time as Ryan, Louie & Al discuss the Cars' iconic "You Might Think." Winner of the MTV Video Music Awards first ever Video of the Year.
Ep. 82-Chandelier (Sia)
Back from Covid quarantine, Al, Louie and Ryan discuss the iconic music video for Sia's "Chandelier", speculate on Sia's new movie, "Music," Shia LeBeouf and other tangents that you've come to expect from this show.
Ep. 81-WAP (Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion)
Get a bucket and a mop because it's time to clean your ears for our first show of the new year as Louie, Ryan & Al talk about Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion's moist hit, "W.A.P."
Ep.80-Merry Christmas (I Don't Wanna Fight Tonight)-The Ramones
Merry Crickets everyone! For our holiday episode, Ryan, Louie & Al discuss the video for The Ramones' 1989 classic, "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight.) as well as toxic relationships during the holidays.
Ep. 79-Sober (Pink)
Al, Louie and Ryan are back after a little hiatus from the show! As we tread along the crazy year, we review Pink's 2008 music video, "Sober." Directed by Jonas Akerlund.
Ep.78-Epilepsy is Dancing (Antony & The Johnsons)
Louie, Ryan & Al talk about the Wachowski's only venture in music video direction with 2009's "Epilepsy is Dancing" by Antony & The Johnsons.
Ep.77-I Want You Back (Bananarama)
For this episode, Ryan, Louie, and Al discuss Bananarama's 1988 hit, "I Want You Back." Despite the upbeat goings-on of the video, we also yammered about cancel culture and the use of blackface in this Andy Morahan helmed video.
Ep. 76-Unknown Pleasures Reimagined Videos-Part 2 (Joy Division)
After three sessions and a ton of editing, we are back with the thrilling conclusion of the Unknown Pleasures Reimagined Music Video series! Al, Ryan & Louie take to Zoom and discuss the mailed in videos for Disorder, Shadowplay, and Wilderness while we mull over the validity of She's Lost Control and New Dawn Fades. Did we like 'em? Tune in find out!
Ep. 75-Breaking The Law (Judas Priest)
Listen as Al, Ryan & Louie discuss an appropriate song for these inappropriate times. Stay strong!
Ep. 74-Intentions (Justin Bieber ft. Quavo)
We are still podcasting through Zoom so we apologize for the shoddy audio quality, but in this installment, Louie presents you all with his favorite artist of all time, Justin Bieber as we discuss the fresh music video for "Intentions."
Ep. 73-Dance With Me (The Lords of the New Church)
We still are mired in the Branch Covidian lockdown at Ale Pie Studios but we finally came through and Zoomed and episode! Please forgive the audio quality, as Al's mic and wi-fi just wasn't up to par. But we hope you enjoy the discussion of The Lords of the New Church's "Dance With Me."
Ep. 72-The Bog (BiGod 20)
We'll take you down there to Episode 72 of Throwback Music Video Review podcast as Al, Ryan & Louie review the music video of the classic EBM hit "The Bog."
Ep. 71-Word Up (Cameo)
By 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!
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