Video Killed the Radio Star
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Video Killed the Radio Star has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on SmartLess. In the "Selects: Star Wars Holiday Spectacular" episode of Stuff You Should Know, the concept of "Video Killed the Radio Star" is referenced, likely to illustrate changes in media consumption. Additionally, in the Tom Freston episode of SmartLess, the song is mentioned, possibly as a cultural touchstone in discussions about the evolution of entertainment.
"Video Killed the Radio Star" is a song written by Trevor Horn, Geoff Downes, and Bruce Woolley in 1979. It was recorded concurrently by Bruce Woolley and the Camera Club for their debut studio album, English Garden, and by British new wave/synth-pop group the Buggles, which consisted of Horn and Downes. The Buggles' version of the track was recorded and mixed in 1979, released as their debut single on 7 September 1979 by Island Records, and included on their debut studio album, The Age of Plast
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on SmartLess |
| Field | Music, Pop Culture |
How do different shows talk about Video Killed the Radio Star?
2 shows discussed Video Killed the Radio Star in these episodes.
- Stuff You Should Know — 1 episode
- SmartLess — 1 episode
Who talks about Video Killed the Radio Star on podcasts?
Video Killed the Radio Star came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Selects: Star Wars Holiday Spectacular | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025)
- Tom Freston | SmartLess on SmartLess (Nov 2025)
What is Video Killed the Radio Star mentioned alongside?
Video Killed the Radio Star is most often mentioned alongside Taylor Swift, American Express and CBS.
Mentioned together: Taylor Swift, American Express, CBS, Comedy Central, HBO, India, The Han Solo Comedy Hour, Jefferson Starship, Paramount, Viacom