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161. 📰Nostalgia Test News Oct. 2025 MTV’s Cultural Impact Part 1: Music Videos
Dan, Manny, & Billy talk about the recent shutting down of MTV music channels in the UK and what that means for the future of MTV, while putting some iconic music videos that aired on MTV in the 80s and 90s to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“MTV created culture.” -Manny
After hearing about MTV music channels being shut down in the UK after 40 years, the guys had to call an audible and to talk about what they think this means for the future of MTV, music videos, and the cultural impact that MTV had on pop-culture. They also talk about what this means for MTV in the US? The episode then dives into a celebration of iconic music videos that aired in MTV from the 80s and 90s, like Michael Jackson's “Thriller,” Beastie Boys' “Sabotage,” Peter Gabriel's “Sledgehammer,” and Duran Duran’s “Hungry Like the Wolf.” There’s also the classic Nostalgia Test Podcast tangents, Billy’s hot take about Pearl Jam, and so much more.
This is part 1 of a series on MTV, so stay tuned for episodes on TRL and Carson Daly, MTV2, Beavis & Butthead, and everything else MTV.
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Approximate Rundown
00:00 MTV Shuts Down in UK and Europe
01:07 Corporate Restructuring and Layoffs
03:44 MTV's Shift to Reality TV
05:11 The Decline of Music Videos
06:33 Nostalgic Memories of MTV
09:25 Impact of Technology on Social Interaction
11:29 Driving and Navigation in the Digital Age
15:05 The Evolution of Music Videos
20:30 Iconic Music Videos and Their Legacy
36:10 MTV Music Awards and Controversies
47:16 Hilarious Movie Quotes and Intro Discussion
48:04 Running Out of Gas Stories
49:59 Michael Jackson's Transformation and Movie Theater Scene
54:41 Iconic Music Videos and Their Impact
01:15:09 MTV's Influence on Culture and Reality TV
01:28:29 Conclusion and Future Episodes
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The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time!
Email us at [email protected]Â or fill out the form at this link.
LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!
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The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected
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By Dan Dissinger & Manny CoelhoDan, Manny, & Billy talk about the recent shutting down of MTV music channels in the UK and what that means for the future of MTV, while putting some iconic music videos that aired on MTV in the 80s and 90s to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“MTV created culture.” -Manny
After hearing about MTV music channels being shut down in the UK after 40 years, the guys had to call an audible and to talk about what they think this means for the future of MTV, music videos, and the cultural impact that MTV had on pop-culture. They also talk about what this means for MTV in the US? The episode then dives into a celebration of iconic music videos that aired in MTV from the 80s and 90s, like Michael Jackson's “Thriller,” Beastie Boys' “Sabotage,” Peter Gabriel's “Sledgehammer,” and Duran Duran’s “Hungry Like the Wolf.” There’s also the classic Nostalgia Test Podcast tangents, Billy’s hot take about Pearl Jam, and so much more.
This is part 1 of a series on MTV, so stay tuned for episodes on TRL and Carson Daly, MTV2, Beavis & Butthead, and everything else MTV.
Â
Email us ([email protected]) your thoughts, opinions, and topics for our next Nostalgia Test!
Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest!
We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!
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Approximate Rundown
00:00 MTV Shuts Down in UK and Europe
01:07 Corporate Restructuring and Layoffs
03:44 MTV's Shift to Reality TV
05:11 The Decline of Music Videos
06:33 Nostalgic Memories of MTV
09:25 Impact of Technology on Social Interaction
11:29 Driving and Navigation in the Digital Age
15:05 The Evolution of Music Videos
20:30 Iconic Music Videos and Their Legacy
36:10 MTV Music Awards and Controversies
47:16 Hilarious Movie Quotes and Intro Discussion
48:04 Running Out of Gas Stories
49:59 Michael Jackson's Transformation and Movie Theater Scene
54:41 Iconic Music Videos and Their Impact
01:15:09 MTV's Influence on Culture and Reality TV
01:28:29 Conclusion and Future Episodes
Â
Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast
Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!Â
The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time!
Email us at [email protected]Â or fill out the form at this link.
LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!
Â
Â
Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on
Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook
Â
The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected