This 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.” https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/episode63_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: TV On The Radio – Wolf Like Me Other Info: Fancy Boys Club Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter PKtVS on Facebook Skitz M Jones on Twitter Matt Drufke on Twitter Mat Elfring on Twitter Find PKTRS on: iT...
Apr 13, 2020•25 min
Digging 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’.” https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/episode62_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: GD X TAEYANG – GOOD BOY M/V Hanson – “Thinking ‘Bout Somethin'” Other Info: Fancy Boys Club Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter PKtVS on Fac...
Apr 02, 2020•31 min
In the early days of this show, we recorded an episode about the 14 and a half minute cut of MC Hammer’s “2 Legit 2 Quit.” Sadly, it was corrupted, but time heals all wounds. Returning 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. Sure, the two may talk about Vanilla Ice a lot here, but we’re sure it all makes sense in context. If you love ’90s CGI, tons of celebrity cameos, and a literal passing of the tor...
Aug 05, 2019•45 min
For the first time in a while, Mat isn’t alone! This week, Chris 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. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/episode60_mixdown.mp3 Music Video: Billie Eilish – bad guy Rebecca Black – Friday Other Info: Chris Hayner on Twitter Theme Park Radness on Instagram Podcast Killed the Vid...
Jul 23, 2019•39 min
With Mat out at San Diego Comic-Con, returning champions Matt & 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.” Enjoy a podcast about two of the weirdest music videos we’ve ever discussed on this show. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/episode59_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: Quarashi-Stick ‘Em Up ...
Jul 17, 2019•32 min
Killer 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. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/episdoe58_mixdown.mp3 Music Video: Wu-Tang Clan – Triumph Other Info: Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter PKtVS on Facebook Mat Elfring on Twitter Find PKTRS on: iTunes Google Play Stitcher RSS Feed...
Jul 04, 2019•39 min
Music videos have been a part of pop culture for decades, so this week, Mat 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. Additionally, in the new “Social Media Mailbag” portion of the show, Mat discusses music videos you remember and what sticks out to him in those. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/ep57_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: Euryth...
Jun 27, 2019•39 min
It’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, Mat is talking about Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings” and Taylor Swift’s “You Need To Calm Down.” Hopefully, next time, there won’t be any ring rust. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/episode56_mixd...
Jun 18, 2019•32 min
It 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 struggles to discuss “This Is America” by Childish Gambino and decides to go into it when there’s someone else cohosting with him. So instead, he discusses Marshmello’s “Alone,” which is fitting since there’s no co-host this week. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/episode55videokilled.mp3 Music Videos: The...
May 09, 2018•32 min
For 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. They quickly find the icon loses her appeal/what makes her great in the 21st century. Be prepared to listen to all three talk a lot about how they want to marry ’80s and ’90s Madonna. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/episode54madonna_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: Madonna – Borderline Madonna – Express Yourself ...
Apr 18, 2018•36 min
Before 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 Madonna to give you an inside baseball look at the show. Warning: We were a few beers in that night. In addition, we read some viewer mail, and Mat discusses putting down his dog last year. Yeah, this episode is tonally all over the place. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/episode535_mixdown.mp3 Other Info: Po...
Apr 16, 2018•18 min
The 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. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/episode53movies_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: Dokken – Dream Warriors Queen – Princes Of The Universe Other Info: Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter PKtVS on Facebook...
Apr 02, 2018•34 min
It’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 Right Ahead” by The Hives, and “You” by Mustard Plug. The guys have had a bit to drink and spend a lot of time talking about concerts they all went to during their 20s. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.co...
Mar 21, 2018•41 min
The 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. The gentleman then go on a long tangent about Ryan Coogler and Michael B Jordan. BYE! https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/ep51remember.mp3 Music Videos: Michael Jackson – Remember The Time Other Info: Podcast Killed the Video Star on...
Mar 13, 2018•35 min
Matt Drufke returns for this “lost” mini-episode from back in January where he discusses how he puts together the “Best of” list for the year. In addition, he talks about one of his favorite videos, “Sleep in the Heat” by Pup. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/505_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: Pup – “Sleep in the Heat” Other Info: Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter PKtVS on Facebook Matt Drufke on Twitter Mat Elfring on Twitter Find PKTRS on: iTunes Google Play Stitcher RSS Feed...
Mar 09, 2018•13 min
Welcome back to us! Mat’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. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/episode50_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: Ed Sheeran – Perfect Harry Styles – Sign of the Times Rag’n’Bone Man – Human OutKast – ATliens Othe...
Mar 06, 2018•45 min
It’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. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/episode-49-christmas-2017_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You Justin Bieber – Mistletoe No Doubt – Oi To The World Other Info: Podcast Killed the ...
Dec 20, 2017•23 min
After 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. Warning: This episode contains the tired ramblings of a new father and way too much talk about having a child… and way too much deep digging into Degrassi. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/ep48-hotline-bling_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos:...
Dec 12, 2017•30 min
Got a weird one for you this week! Mat, 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. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/episode-47-wrestling.mp3 Music Videos: “Macho Man” Randy Savage – Speaking from the Heart John Cena – Bad Bad Man Naomi – D...
Nov 15, 2017•49 min
That’s a long title for an episode! Mat “Papa Bear” Elfring, Andrew “Cheeseburger” Parks, and Will “Gravy” Ash 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. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/ep46-celebrity_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: Eddie Murphy – Party All the Time Don Johnson – Heartbeat Joey Lawrence – Nothing m...
Nov 07, 2017•56 min
Time 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 The Misfits. Also, there are a few really dumb 4 minute long fake podcasts at the end of the episode that we recorded while drunk on vacation together. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/ep...
Oct 31, 2017•51 min
Mat 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. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/episode44jpop.mp3 Music Videos: BABYMETAL – Doki Doki Morning Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – PONPONPON Cheeseburger’s pick Other Info: Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter PKtVS on Facebook Andrew Parks o...
Oct 24, 2017•33 min
All 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. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/episode43-trapped-finale_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: Sadly, these chapters are not available online. However, you can buy the madness here . Previous Trapped PKThe Episodes Episode 15: Part...
Oct 03, 2017•42 min
It’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. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/episode42trapped_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: “Trapped in the Closet” Chapter 23 by R Kelly Chapter 24-26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Previous Trapped PKThe Episodes Episode 15: Part 1 Episode 16: ...
Sep 25, 2017•41 min
To 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. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/episode41nfl_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: “Super Bowl Shuffle” – Chicago Bears “Ram It” – LA Rams “Fear Da Tiger” – Cincinnati Bengals Other Info: Episode...
Sep 12, 2017•25 min
Matt 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. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/episode40taylorswift_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: Taylor Swift – Look What You Made Me Do Other Info: Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter PKtVS on Facebook Ma...
Sep 04, 2017•22 min
Returning 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. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/ep39spike.mp3 Music Videos: Beastie Boys – Sabotage Ludacris – Get Back Other Info: Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter PKtVS on Facebook Matt Drufke on Twitter Mat Elfring on Twit...
Aug 29, 2017•37 min
It’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. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/ep38hellogoodbye.mp3 Music Videos: Lionel Richie – Hello Spice Girls – Goodbye Other Info: Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter PKtVS on Facebook Matt Drufke on Twitter Mat Elfring on Twitter Find...
Aug 21, 2017•37 min
This 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.” https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/episode37youpickem_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: Ima Robot – Greenback Boogie Shudder To Think – X-French Tee Shirt Gorillaz – Saturnz Barz Other Info: Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter PKtVS on Facebook Mat Elfring on Twitter Find PK...
Aug 14, 2017•30 min
Things 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. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/episode36nasty_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: Christina Aguilera – Dirrty ft. Redman Britney Spears – Toxic Janet Jackson – Nasty Other Info: Podcast Killed the Video Star ...
Aug 07, 2017•33 min
