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MVP: TV On the Radio "Wolf Like Me"

October is almost over, but we have another spooky video for you to sink your teeth into. Do you like werewolves? If the answer is no, you might want to stop here. But if you answered yes, then listen to our breakdown of TV On the Radio's "Wolf Like Me."

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70NrA13iYlw

Rockwell "Somebody's Watching Me"

What happens when a nepo baby and a pornographer team up for a music video? You get Rockwell's "Somebody's Watching Me." Today we break down this classic video for you and only you.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YvAYIJSSZY

MVP: Huey Lewis and the News "Doing It All For My Baby"

Sometimes the scariest music videos come from the most benign artists. If you want your bones chilled, your blood to run cold, and your hair to turn grey from fright, then "Doing It All For My Baby" is the video to do it. A nearly 8-minute scare fest, not for the weak of heart.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpdZvewjwJs

MVP: Backstreet Boys "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)"

Oh my god we're back again (although a bit late) with a very spooky video to get you in the Halloween spirit. If you like terrible costumes and mediocre dancing then THIS is the video for you. Give it a listen.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M6samPEMpM

MVP: Rob Zombie "Dragula"

Check your calendar punk, it's that time of the year when you need to dig through the ditches and burn through the witches while we break down everything you need to know about the music video for Rob Zombie's "Dragula." Gather up your family and listen together.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqQuihD0hoI

Garbage "Only Happy When It Rains"

Do you like videos where band members meander around a warehouse with no direction whatsoever? Then good news, this week we cover the classic Garbage video for "Only Happy When It Rains" where it was clear they had no plans for the video. Enjoy.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpBFOJ3R0M4

Echo & The Bunnymen "The Killing Moon"

We all know you love this song, it's sort of a prerequisite. But how about the music video? This week we break down everything you need to know about "The Killing Moon" video.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWz0JC7afNQ&list=RDLWz0JC7afNQ&start_radio=1

MVP: NOFX "Bob"

This week we spent so much time getting loaded that when we tried to record a podcast our liver exploded. But that won't stop us from breaking down everything you need to know about the classic NOFX music video for "Bob."

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyUIJIdwEuA

Hard Digest September 9: Early Access Tyler, the Creator, Jury Duty, Crust Punks, and More

Tyler, the Creator Locked in Eternal Cosmic Struggle with Tyler, the Destroyer

By Shane Pauker

LOS ANGELES — Musician Tyler, the Creator’s struggle with rival cosmic entity Tyler, the Destroyer is projected to reign eternal, metaphysical sources report.

“There can only ...

Hard Digest September 8: Early Access Black Metal, Snapcase, Flight Attendants, and More

Black Metal Vocalist Moonlighting as Face Painter “Ruins” Elementary School’s Play Day

By Alfred Barnes

BALTIMORE — Black metal vocalist Ben “Plaguebearer” Rockwood wreaked havoc during Wincrest Elementary’s recent Play Day following questionable face paintings he ga...

Hard Digest September 7: Early Access Gorguts, Alex Jones, and RFK Jr.

Attractive Woman on Subway Probably Just Waiting Until the Right Moment to Compliment Your Gorguts Shirt

By Steve Packosky

BOSTON — An attractive woman seated across from you on the subway was probably just waiting until the right moment to tell you how much she likes your Gor...

Hard Digest September 6: Early Access Paula Abdul, Substack, and Alligator Alcatraz

Paula Abdul and MC Skat Kat Awarded Nobel Prize in Physics for Their Groundbreaking Work In How Opposites Attract

By Mike Maher

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Iconic ‘80s pop duo Paula Abdul and MC Skat Kat were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their trailblazing work in proving oppo...

Hard Digest September 5: Early Access Goldfinger, Recession Indicators, Trump, and More

Goldfinger Lead Singer Clarifies Superman He’s Trying to Be is Not the Dean Cain Version

By Ben Friedman

LOS ANGELES — Goldfinger frontman John Feldmann took to Instagram to clarify the band’s seminal hit “Superman” was in no way or shape inspired by Dean Cain’s ...

Hard Digest September 4: Early Access Erectile Dysfunction, Success, Pink Floyd, and More

Fully Dysfunctional Man Asks Doctor About Fixing Only Erectile Part

By Jennifer Donovan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michael Murphy, a 43-year-old insurance salesman suffering from shortness of breath, elevated cholesterol, undiagnosed GI issues and high blood pressure, finally prio...

MVP: Paula Abdul "Opposites Attract"

Music videos changed forever when Paula Abdul introduced her hip-hop sidekick MC Skat Kat. This week on MVP we break down the iconic pairing and tell you everything you need to know about the video and MC Skat Kat's humiliating fall from grace.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xweiQukBM_k

Hard Digest September 3: Early Access AI Girlfriends, Air Conditioning, Stephen Miller, and More

Man Can’t Believe AI Girlfriend Hasn’t Seen “Goodfellas”

By Ben Friedman

CHICAGO — Local man Ken Tillman was left in shock and disbelief earlier today after learning his Grok powered AI girlfriend had never seen the Martin Scorsese classic “Goodfellas,” sources close ...

Hard Digest September 2: Israeli Settlers, Early Access Genres, Crazy Town, Bubbletape, and More

Israeli Settlers Wondering if America Could Send Some of Those Smallpox Blankets They Used When Stealing Land From Native Americans

By The Hard Times Staff

NABLUS, Palestine — Israeli settlers who are illegally stealing land from Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are urging...

Hard Digest September 1: Labor Day, Trump, Early Access Taylor Swift, Bosses, Weddings, and More

Amazon Announces Mandatory 22 Hour Warehouse Shifts to Commemorate Labor Day

By Ben Friedman

SEATTLE — Amazon surprised its warehouse staff throughout the country today with the announcement of a mandatory 22-hour warehouse shift to commemorate Labor Day, exhausted employees have...

Hard Digest August 31: Early Access Metalheads, Sapiosexuals, and AI

Metalhead Wishes Suburban Moms Would Be As Afraid of Him As They Are of Black Family Enjoying a Picnic

By Dan Kozuh | September 1, 2025

KENILWORTH, Ill. — Local metalhead Travis Garnette was dejected after failing to scare unsuspecting suburbanites while wandering around Lovelace Pa...

Hard Digest August 30: Early Access Lamb of God, High School, and Yellowstone

Eh, Close Enough: Coworker Who Found Out You Like Death Metal Wants to Talk About Lamb of God

By Steve Packosky

DAYTON, Ohio — You settled for talkin...

Hard Digest August 29: Early Access Aerosmith, Jobs, Mocktails, and More

Escape Room Success Rate Jumps to 100% After Aerosmith Added to Background Music

By Steve Packosky

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The success rate at escape room 7th Avenue Escapes increased to 100% after an Aerosmith playlist was added to its background music, distressed sources report.<...

Hard Digest August 28: Early Access Dogs, The Tolerant Left, Marquees, and More

Mental Health Walk Turns to Mental Health Sprint Thanks to Pack of Rabid Dogs

By Joe Rumrill

SPOKANE, Wash. — Local anxiety-sufferer Eno Patrice upped his attempt at his daily mental health walk to a mental health sprint after being chased by nine rabies-infected dogs, sources co...

MVP: Nine Inch Nails "Closer"

We have great news if you are the type of person who likes weird ass music videos. This week we break down the classic Nine Inch Nails music video for "Closer." A perfect video to watch with your family, then listen to the podcast with that same family.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTFwQP86BRs

Hard Digest August 27: Early Access John Mellencamp, Techno, CNN, and More

John Mellencamp Autobiography Contains Four Chapters About Other Things He Likes to Do With Chili Dogs

By Chris Bowen

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Legendary blue-collar rocker John Mellencamp released his autobiography entitled “Hurt So Good: The John Mellencamp Story” in which he ded...

Hard Digest August 26: Taylor Swift, Early Access Jonas Bros, Photoshoots, Nurses, and More

Travis Kelce Dies After Taylor Swift Leaves Him in Sweltering Hot Private Jet

By Matt Husser

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was found dead today after his fiancée Taylor Swift accidentally left him in her sweltering hot private jet shortly after the...

Hard Digest August 25: Early Access Incubus, Mr. Wizard, Shark Week, and More

Rediscovery of Incubus Leads to Most Boring Midlife Crisis Ever

By Rob Ryder

ARLINGTON, Va. — Local husband and father of three Brad Devins recently rediscovered a burned copy of Incubus’ 2001 album “Morning View” resulting in the most boring midlife crisis in recorded histor...

Hard Digest August 24: Early Access World War III, The Magic School Bus, Back to School, and More

Trump Escalates Talk of World War III By Calling for Assassination of Scottish Indie Rock Band Franz Ferdinand

By The Hard Times Staff

WASHINGTON — President Trump worried world leaders in Europe and beyond after making remarks that he would like to see the “Very noisy, not very talented” Scottish rock ...

Hard Digest August 23: Early Access Belinda Carlisle, K-Pop, and ICE

Belinda Carlisle Officially Retracts 1987 Claim That Heaven Is a Place on Earth

By Steve Packosky

LOS ANGELES — Singer/songwriter Belinda Carlisle officially retracted the eponymous claim of her 1987 hit “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” due to the myriad of current events that show the horrors of the wo...

Hard Digest August 22: Early Access AI Springsteen, SNAP, ICE Dating, and More

AI Bruce Springsteen Writes Touching Song About Hard-Working Computer Pulling Multiple 24-Hour Shifts at Data Center

By The Hard Times Staff

LONG BRANCH, N.J. — An AI computer model based on legendary musician Bruce Springsteen released its first single about an under-appreciated computer that goes to wor...

Hard Digest August 21: Mastodon, Early Access Uber, Folk-Horror, Serial Killers, and More

“Moby-Dick” Book Report Clearly Written by Kid Who Just Listened to Mastodon

By Steve Packosky

BUHL, Idaho — A book report on epic 1851 novel “Moby-Dick” by 10th grader Nick Henderson had clearly been written after having only listened to metal band Mastodon’s 2004 album “Leviathan,” exa...