Podcast Killed The Video Star

Mat Elfring

Each week, Mat and one of his friends watch music videos from the past and present, delving into the stories the videos try to tell.

  1. 04/13/2020

    Episode 63: “Wolf Like Me”

    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."

    25 min

  2. 04/02/2020

    Episode 62: “Good Boy” and “Thinking ‘Bout Somethin'”

    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'."

    31 min

  3. 08/05/2019

    Episode 61: “2 Legit 2 Quit”

    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.

    45 min

  4. 07/23/2019

    Episode 60: “Bad Guy” & “Friday”

    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.

    39 min

  5. 07/17/2019

    Episode 59: “Stick ‘Em Up” & “Know Your Chicken”

    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."

    32 min

  6. 07/04/2019

    Episode 58: “Triumph”

    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.

    39 min

  7. 06/27/2019

    Episode 57: “Sweet Dreams” And “Enjoy The Silence”

    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.

    39 min

  8. 06/18/2019

    Episode 56: “7 Rings” And “You Need To Calm Down”

    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.

    32 min
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Each week, Mat and one of his friends watch music videos from the past and present, delving into the stories the videos try to tell.

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