After a long week at San Diego Comic Con, Mat is back! He and Cheeseburger Parks are discussing the evolution of singer Davey Havok throughout the years, and their first time seeing AFI live. This week, they watch AFI’s “He Who Laughs Last,” “Miss Murder,” and Dreamcar’s “Kill For Candy.” Honestly, this is all just a ploy by Mat to get you to buy Dreamcar’s album because he loves it. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/episode35daveyhavok_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: A.F.I. – He Who Lau...
Jul 31, 2017•43 min
Returning champion Matt Drufke hosts this week’s episode, and it revolves around the classy and refined tradition of dinner parties. He welcomes comedians Alex Crockman and Steve Comenduley as they was Against Me!’s “Thrash Unreal” and INXS’s “The One Thing,” all while serving up the greatest foods you can never see because this is an audio podcast. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/episode34dinner_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: INXS – The One Thing Against Me! – Thrash Unreal Other Inf...
Jul 17, 2017•34 min
Mat and Cheeseburger take a tour of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” a John Landis directed music video that takes place in a dream, in a Vincent Price directed movie. While many consider “Thriller” to be one of the best music videos ever made, does it still hold up? After Cheeseburger and Mat discussed “Black or White,” they’re a bit skeptical. However, spoiler alert, “Thriller” is still awesome and has the best jacket featured in a music video of all time. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/...
Jul 10, 2017•40 min
In this miniepisode, Mat discusses Kesha’s newest music video “Praying.” The artist has gone through a tremendous journey over the past couple of years and created this image-heavy and emotional new video. This isn’t your typical PKThe episode, as we keep it on the serious side of things. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/ep325kesha_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: Kesha – Praying Other Info: Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter PKtVS on Facebook Mat Elfring on Twitter Find PKTRS on: ...
Jul 07, 2017•15 min
Time to shoot off some fireworks and blow some stuff up! This week, Cheeseburger and Mat are getting uber-patriotic, drinking American beer, and watching three music videos about America: “Living in America” by James Brown, “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. by John Mellencamp, and “Party in the U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus. Andrew announces a dumb contest you should all try and do. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/episode32usa_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: James Brown – Living in America John Mellenc...
Jul 04, 2017•1 hr 3 min
After having the flu for a week and binging GLOW on Netflix, Mat hunkered down and put together an episode revolving around wrestlers in music videos. You can hear about Mat’s story hosting an event at E3 and just how sick he got as he discusses “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Bif Naked, “It Doesn’t Matter” by Wyclef Jean, and “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/episode31wrestling_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: Bif Naked – We’re Not Gonna Take I...
Jun 26, 2017•42 min
This week, Mat and Rock n Roll Andy celebrate their love of Turquoise Jeep, a record label that puts out bizarre, mainly green screened, videos which are seemingly satire of contemporary R&B and hip hop. The guys watch “Wifey Boo,” “The Cleaning Lady Hates Me,” and “Lemme Smang It.” https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/episode30tj_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: WIFEY BOO- Pretty Raheem Ft Flynt Flossy THE CLEANING LADY HATES ME – Flynt Flossy ft Slick Mahony LEMME SMANG IT- Yung Humma ...
Jun 20, 2017•30 min
PKThe takes the time to celebrate the nation that is dominating when it comes to music videos: South Korea. Rock N Roll Andy and Mat are joined by Brian Leh, as both he and Mat have a love for K-Pop, more specifically, Taeyang. The guys watch “Bang Bang Bang” by Big Bang, “New Face” by Psy, and “Wedding Dress” by Taeyang. Take a shot every time someone says “Taeyang,” and you’ll be drunk in 10 minutes. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/episode29-k-pop_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: Big ...
Jun 12, 2017•43 min
Mat and Cheeseburger get weird again. This week, they’re in a post-apocalyptic future watching two videos about the post-apocalypse: “California Love” by Tupac and “Wild Boys” by Duran Duran. Will they make it out alive? Where is the best place to buy armor that looks like a three-piece suit? Find out on this week’s episode! https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/episode28post.mp3 Music Videos: Tupac feat Dr. Dre – California Love Duran Duran – The Wild Boys Other Info: Podcast Killed t...
Jun 05, 2017•28 min
Matt Drufke returns for a new miniepisode where he tries to find worthwhile videos involving NBA stars! Sadly, there aren’t many, so Matt discusses “Forever” by Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Eminem, as well as “Jam” by Michael Jordan. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/275nbamini_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem – Forever Michael Jackson – Jam Other Info: Best Roommate Ever! Stephen Curry Rap by KingBach Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter PKtV...
Jun 03, 2017•11 min
Believe it or not, this week, we talked to My Chemical Romance’s singer, Gerard Way, about his favorite music video. Don’t get too excited… It’s a 30 second interview. Andrew and Mat talk about two MCR’s videos and spend way too much time working on their southern gentleman accent. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/episode27mcr.mp3 Music Videos: My Chemical Romance – Welcome To The Black Parade My Chemical Romance – The Ghost Of You Other Info: Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twit...
May 29, 2017•30 min
Mat, Cheeseburger, and Rock N Roll are joined by the band Koopa & Los Mysterios for another round of R Kelly’s “Trapped in the Closet.” Things in the hip-hop dramedy start going off of the rails, and the guys have a lot of conspiracies about these characters and whether or not this is all based on a true story. Need to catch up? Here are the previous episodes in the special: Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 . We’ll return with future parts in the fall. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/05...
May 22, 2017•42 min
Matt Drufke goes solo this week to discuss Audioslave’s “Cochise” in the wake of Chris Cornell’s untimely passing. Matt lovingly discusses one of his favorite videos and the formation of the band. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/255cochise_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: Audioslave – Cochise Other Info: Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter PKtVS on Facebook Matt Drufke on Twitter Find PKTRS on: iTunes Google Play Stitcher RSS Feed...
May 18, 2017•9 min
We’re all trapped in the closet again! This week, Mat, Cheeseburger Parks, and Rock N Roll Andrew are joined by the band Koopa & Los Mysterios on their continuing journey through R Kelly’s hip-hop dramedy, “Trapped in the Closet.” In addition, we renew our love for Tron, even though his name is actually Twan. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/episode25trapped3_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: R Kelly – Trapped in the Closet Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Other ...
May 15, 2017•41 min
In this short, bonus episode, Mat discusses Miley Cyrus’s new video “Malibu.” How has she changed as an artist and does the newest, highly-anticipated video live up to what we were expecting? Find out more in this week’s topical episode. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/minisodemalibu_mixdown.mp3 Music Videos: Miley Cyrus – Malibu 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...
May 11, 2017•10 min
Mat and Matt are back and discussing two incredibly popular videos from the past few years, Miley Cyrus’s “Wrecking Ball” and Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance.” The guys talk about the impact the videos had on the world, and they discuss one of the directors of the video, who has an allegedly shady past. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/episode24wreckingball.mp3 Music Videos: Miley Cyrus – Wrecking Ball Lady Gaga – Bad Romance Other Info: “Is Terry Richardson an Artist or a Predator?” – N...
May 08, 2017•37 min
Mat and Cheeseburger Parks put the “X Gon’ Give It To Ya” joke to rest as they watch the classic DMX video as well as one of Mat’s all-time favorite music videos, “What U See Is What U Get” by Xzibit. Yes, there are some DMX impressions on this episode. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/episode-23dmxzibit.mp3 Music Videos: DMX – “X Gon’ Give It To Ya” Xzibit – “What U See Is What U Get” Other Info: Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter PKtVS on Facebook Andrew Parks on Twitter M...
May 01, 2017•33 min
In this very special Minimovie episode, Mat, Rock n Roll Andrew, and Fitzy are joined by Thom Clancy and Andrew “East Coast” Bellon, who just happened to be in the studio that day. They start off by watching LMFAO’s “Sorry For Party Rocking,” but end up going on a journey into the career of director Mickey Finnegan, which resulted in watching Katy Perry’s “Last Friday Night.” https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/episode22finnegan.mp3 Music Videos: “Sorry For Party Rocking” by LMFAO “L...
Apr 24, 2017•41 min
Lots of stoners out there will be reminding you this week that April 20 is coming up: a day people smoke marijuana more than normal. Mat and Cheeseburger Parks investigate whether or not people who smoke way too much weed understand humor. They do not. The guys watch “Because I Got High” by Afroman and “Dr Greenthumb” by Cypress Hill. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/episode-21fourtwenty.mp3 Music Videos: Afroman “Because I Got High” Cypress Hill “Dr Greenthumb” Other Info: Podcas...
Apr 18, 2017•30 min
Matt Drufke and Mat Elfring are back and diving into the world of music videos that tie into movies once again. This time, they take a look at the work of Will Smith, whose songs completely describe the plots of his films. They watch “Men in Black” and “Wild Wild West.” Also, a super-cool contest, which you’ll need to listen to the episode to get more info. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/episode20willsmith.mp3 Music Video: “Men In Black” by Will Smith “Wild Wild West” by Will Sm...
Apr 11, 2017•32 min
Lewis and Jocelyn are back, and this week, they’re talking with Mat about two music videos from the 50 Shades movie series: “Love Me Like You Do” by Ellie Goulding and “I Don’t Want to Live Forever” by ZAYN and Taylor Swift. In addition, they talk about the 50 Shades movies and discuss why it’s actually a Batman movie. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/episode19fiftyshades.mp3 Music Videos: “Love Me Like You Do” by Ellie Goulding “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” by ZAYN and Taylor Swif...
Apr 05, 2017•45 min
Shaun Fitzpatrick returns to the show to talk with Mat about Limp Bizkit’s “My Way” and Crazy Town’s “Butterfly.” They quickly remember it’s not the best era for music nor music videos. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/episode-18mywaybutterfly.mp3 Music Videos: “My Way” by Limp Bizkit “Butterfly” by Crazy Town Other Info: Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter PKThe on Facebook Shaun Fitzpatrick on Twitter Mat Elfring on Twitter Find PKTRS on: iTunes Google Play Stitcher RSS Fee...
Mar 28, 2017•34 min
It’s Mat Elfring’s birthday this week, so he and Matt Drufke are watching two videos Mat loved during his teen years: “Tonight Tonight” by Smashing Pumpkins and “Freak on a Leash” by Korn. Interesting enough, they were both directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/episode17birthdayparty.mp3 Music Videos: “Tonight Tonight” by Smashing Pumpkins “Freak on a Leash” by Korn Other Info: Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter PKtVS on Facebook Mat...
Mar 21, 2017•51 min
It’s part two of our six part series, diving into R Kelly’s magnum opus. Mat, Cheeseburger Parks, and Rock N Roll Andy watch chapters 7-12 of R Kelly’s “Trapped in the Closet.” Alongside the gang is Brian Leh and Chris Leh of Koopa and Los Mysterios. They continue their discuss of this madness and question when Rosey The Nosey Neighbor will get her own sitcom. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/episode16trappedpart2.mp3 Music Videos: R. Kelly – Trapped in the Closet Chapter 7 Chapte...
Mar 13, 2017•38 min
In the first of a six-planned series, Mat, Cheeseburger Parks, and Rock N Roll Andy watch chapters 1-6 of R Kelly’s magnum opus “Trapped in the Closet.” Alongside the gang is Brian Leh and Chris Leh of Koopa and Los Mysterios. Find out what slant rhyming is, why everyone is singing so much, and what happens when you eat a whole bunch of White Castle before recording on this week’s episode! https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/episode14trappedpart1.mp3 Music Videos: R Kelly’s “Trapped ...
Mar 06, 2017•33 min
Mat talks to returning guest/comedian/artist Shaun Fitzpatrick about the iconic music video “Take on Me” by A-ha. Then, in a PKThe first, they take a request from one of their listeners and watch “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/episode-14takeonme.mp3 Music Videos: “Take on Me” by A-ha “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco Other Info: Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter PKThe on Facebook Shaun Fitzpatrick on Twitter Mat Elfring on Twitter Find PKTRS on: iTune...
Feb 27, 2017•26 min
It’s minimovie week! Mat Elfring and Matt Drufke are discussing one of Drufke’s favorite music videos: Puff Daddy’s “It’s All About the Benjamins (Rock Remix I).” The guys discuss how Puff Daddy got from going on tour to playing a high school prom with BDSM enthusiast Lil Kim, in this Spike Jonze video. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/episode13allabout.mp3 Music Video: Puff Daddy: “It’s All About the Benjamins” (Rock Remix 1) Other Info: Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter P...
Feb 20, 2017•35 min
Mat Elfring, “Rock N Roll” Andrew Leh, and “Cheeseburger” Andrew Parks are talking about two very different music videos featuring the same title: “Head Over Heels” by Tears for Fears and the Go-Gos. Why is there a chimp? Why are the buildings shaking? Why can’t we have more Belinda Carlisle doing that sweet ’80s dancing? The answers to that and how the Andrews got their nicknames in this week’s episode. https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/episode12headoverheels.mp3 Music Videos: Tea...
Feb 13, 2017•29 min
Mat Elfring and Andrew Parks return to wrap-up the rest of the Grammy-nominated songs for Best Music Video. They decide which video should win the award and try desperately to forget about that Coldplay video. Also, Mat admits he accidentally confused Xzibit and DMX the week prior. They watch Jamie XX’s “Gosh” and OK Go’s “Upside Down & Inside Out.” https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/episode11grammyspart2.mp3 Music Videos: Jamie XX: “Gosh” OK Go: “Upside Down & Inside Out” O...
Feb 06, 2017•25 min
Get ready for the 2017 Grammys! Mat Elfring and Andrew Parks discuss three of the five “Best Music Video”nominations and keep track of which one they think will win. They watch Beyonce’s “Formation,” Leon Bridges’ “River,” and Coldplay’s “Up & Up.” https://inferiorego.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/episode10grammyspart1.mp3 Music Videos: Beyonce: “Formation” Leon Bridges: “River” Coldplay: “Up & Up” Other Info: Grammy Nomination List Podcast Killed the Video Star on Twitter PKtVS on Faceboo...
Jan 30, 2017•35 min
