Do I Want My MTV?

About this episode

Ned and Paul reflect on the cultural impact of MTV and its evolution over the years.

In the wake of MTV shuttering several of its music channels around the world, Ned and Paul share memories of the cultural touchpoints the network provided in their youth, videos that blew up both sides of the Atlantic – and how technology evolution, reality programming and the erosion of the music industry as the world once knew it effectively shuttered the channel decades ago. Still, the memories live on – and the kids will likely find their new touchpoints as your hosts once did. Also, Ned's memories of these videos! 747s - Death of a Star The Fernweh - Wounds of Love

People in this episode

Hosts: Ned Crowther, Paul Snyder

Topics covered

• MTV
• music culture
• nostalgia
• technology evolution
• reality programming
• music industry

Keywords

• MTV
• music channels
• cultural touchpoints
• technology
• reality TV
• music industry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MTV

Books & works: 747s - Death of a Star, The Fernweh - Wounds of Love

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