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Welcome to eightone81, a podcast about the best music videos ever. Benjamin Light (aka James Taylor) and Marco Sparks explore the signature music videos from the launch of MTV to 9/11, looking back at... more
FAQs about eightone81 — Best Music Video Ever:How many episodes does eightone81 — Best Music Video Ever have?The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.
June 13, 2025025 | Don’t go around breakin’ young girls’ hearts — “Billie Jean” by Michael JacksonThe King of Pop finally makes a bow on the pod. This might actually be the best music video ever. It’s “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson for our 25th episode.Pre-order the new Trouble book now on Kindle! Out July 1st!...more48minPlay
June 04, 2025024 | Please, admit it’s over — “Don’t Come Around Here No More” by Tom Petty and the HeartbreakersIt’s the world’s most obvious Lewis Carroll reference, folks! JK, we’re doing the Alice in Wonderland-themed Mad Hatter party that is Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ “Don’t Come Around Here No More.”Pre-order the new Trouble book now on Kindle! Out July 1st!...more44minPlay
May 28, 2025023 | Let ’em say we’re crazy — “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” by StarshipA song so catchy for a movie tie-in that it sort of makes us want to watch Mannequin. It’s “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” by Starship, featuring a guest appearance by Hollywood Montrose.(We also have an extended talk about Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning at about 38:05 into the pod, lol. Spoiler Warning!)Pre-order the new Trouble book now on Kindle! Out July 1st!...more1hPlay
May 22, 2025022 | Too much is not enough — “Numb” by U2This week on the pod, Bono lets The Edge take the mic for one of U2’s most original and experimental songs. It’s “Numb,” your favorite music video featuring belly dancers and feet....more58minPlay
May 14, 2025021 | The devil wants to know — “Criminal” by Fiona AppleHeroin chic is back in fashion as the bros discuss the sleazy masterpiece that is “Criminal” by Fiona Apple....more49minPlay
May 07, 2025020 | And you’d stay — “If I Could Turn Back Time” by CherThe Navy knew what they were doing letting this video be shot of a battleship full of seamen. It’s Cher’s “If I Could Turn Back Time,” and yes, you can see the tattoo on her ass cheek....more44minPlay
April 30, 2025019 | It’s the nighttime that flatters — “Self Control” by Laura BraniganA music video so suggestive that MTV asked Laura Branigan to make some edits. We’re on an erotic journey with “Self Control.”...more46minPlay
April 23, 2025018 | Forever’s gonna start tonight — “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie TylerEvery time it felt like this music video had peaked, it just kept taking it to the next level. A boys chorus where they all have glowing eyes! And then one of them starts flying! It’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler....more51minPlay
April 16, 2025017 | Hold on — “Everybody Hurts” by R.E.M.We’re taking the pod to a dark but ultimately reaffirming place this week, talking about the “Everybody Hurts” music video by R.E.M....more48minPlay
April 09, 2025016 | Little precious has a natural obsession — “Waterfalls” by TLCThis week on the pod, we’re joined by special guest Morgan to discuss her music video pick: “Waterfalls” by TLC....more1h 27minPlay
FAQs about eightone81 — Best Music Video Ever:How many episodes does eightone81 — Best Music Video Ever have?The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.