At the time of the Conservative Folk Music episode, some of the artists discussed had yet to make their digital debuts. Naturally, Ben would want to take a look at the CD that rounds up the complete folk-rock works of Janet Greene.
At the time of the Conservative Folk Music episode, some of the artists discussed had yet to make their digital debuts. Naturally, Ben would want to take a look at the CD that rounds up the complete folk-rock works of Janet Greene.
Ever wanted to get an (impersonal) birthday greeting from Milton Berle? How 'bout an answering machine message from "Richard Simmons"? Yeah, didn't think so.
Ever wanted to get an (impersonal) birthday greeting from Milton Berle? How 'bout an answering machine message from "Richard Simmons"? Yeah, didn't think so.
The first Archive Riffs episode. Ben tackles a supposed promotional film for the "Butter & Egg Days Festival" that the Rifftrax guys already did--but they don't know real art (like Ben does).
The first Archive Riffs episode. Ben tackles a supposed promotional film for the "Butter & Egg Days Festival" that the Rifftrax guys already did--but they don't know real art (like Ben does).
A commentary cut for the Local TV Special that was originally shelved due to a factual error regarding Indianapolis-based Horror Movie Host, Sammy Terry. Well, that and a couple of other brain farts.
A commentary cut for the Local TV Special that was originally shelved due to a factual error regarding Indianapolis-based Horror Movie Host, Sammy Terry. Well, that and a couple of other brain farts.
Recorded before the original episode premiered. Since then, we've learned that:
1. Audiofidelity Records started in the mid/late 1950's and issued some of the first stereo records.
2. .. show full overview
Recorded before the original episode premiered. Since then, we've learned that:
1. Audiofidelity Records started in the mid/late 1950's and issued some of the first stereo records.
2. Someone at Audiofidelity went berserk sometime in the '70's and started issuing pirated Beatles albums.
3. Those that signed up for the Kid Pics newsletter wound up on mailing lists for sleazy child beauty pageants (are there any other kind?).
Ben has since learned that:
1. Playing a record at 75% of it's original speed is equivalent to flattening the "key" by a fourth, not a flat-fifth.
2. Audio frequencies are exponential.
2. Ben cannot do math in his head.
One of the Archive's earliest episodes seems to have gone missing. As such, Ben has been forced to remake it.
Or, this was Ben's (unsurprisingly, failed) submission to the ConBravo indie video showcase.
One of the Archive's earliest episodes seems to have gone missing. As such, Ben has been forced to remake it.
Or, this was Ben's (unsurprisingly, failed) submission to the ConBravo indie video showcase.
Since we spent so much time with anti-smoking propaganda last time out, in the name of fairness, we thought we'd share some pro-smoking propaganda. Sorry, no dancing Luckies here .. show full overview
Since we spent so much time with anti-smoking propaganda last time out, in the name of fairness, we thought we'd share some pro-smoking propaganda. Sorry, no dancing Luckies here (seriously, what can you say about it? Insert smart-ass comments below).
One of those rare occasions where there was a little TOO much to say in an episode.
NOTE: This was recorded before the original episode premiered.
1. Ray Brubaker died in 2009, not .. show full overview
One of those rare occasions where there was a little TOO much to say in an episode.
NOTE: This was recorded before the original episode premiered.
1. Ray Brubaker died in 2009, not 2006.
2. Charies E. Sellier died in 2011, not 2009.
3. As far as I know, Nostradamus never made any sort of end-time predictions with regards to the Year 2000.
Released about five minutes before the Conelrad system was established (and featuring some nice undercranking), 1951's Atomic Alert teaches you how to keep your nuclear experience nice and peaceful.
Released about five minutes before the Conelrad system was established (and featuring some nice undercranking), 1951's Atomic Alert teaches you how to keep your nuclear experience nice and peaceful.
A new spin-off of the Archive in which a piece of equipment is discussed that either has already been discussed in greater detail or that simply wouldn't amount to even a minisode of Archive.
Round 1: A Sony SuperBeta Hifi VCR
A new spin-off of the Archive in which a piece of equipment is discussed that either has already been discussed in greater detail or that simply wouldn't amount to even a minisode of Archive.
Round 1: A Sony SuperBeta Hifi VCR
The rejected pilot of Ben's Junk (for reasons that should become readily apparent fairly quickly).
This time out, Hasbro's failed attempt at a portable DVD player for kids.
The rejected pilot of Ben's Junk (for reasons that should become readily apparent fairly quickly).
This time out, Hasbro's failed attempt at a portable DVD player for kids.
A "by request" Ben's Junk. Taking a look at the camcorder used to film "Going Analog" and "Y2K Apocalypse Party".
A "by request" Ben's Junk. Taking a look at the camcorder used to film "Going Analog" and "Y2K Apocalypse Party".
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0x35 The Great Archive Treasure Hunt (Commentary) Episode overview
Air date
Aug 28, 2014
Who'da thunk the making of this episode AND the episode itself was about rediscovery?
NOTE: @3:33: Yes, Ben meant to say "3rd Season".
NOTE #2: Yes, the leader on the "Money Hunt" tape really broke.
Who'da thunk the making of this episode AND the episode itself was about rediscovery?
NOTE: @3:33: Yes, Ben meant to say "3rd Season".
NOTE #2: Yes, the leader on the "Money Hunt" tape really broke.
A dual commentary for both 1-900 ARCHIVE volumes.
WARNING: Wrestling aficionados may not like what I have to say.
A dual commentary for both 1-900 ARCHIVE volumes.
WARNING: Wrestling aficionados may not like what I have to say.
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0x43 The DuMont Network (Deleted Game Show Segment) Episode overview
Air date
Feb 05, 2015
The DuMont episode ran ridiculously overlong (gotta love that molasses-slow early TV!). Here is a deleted segment giving an overview on the Game Shows aired on the DuMont Network.
The DuMont episode ran ridiculously overlong (gotta love that molasses-slow early TV!). Here is a deleted segment giving an overview on the Game Shows aired on the DuMont Network.
The original "demo" segment in the CD-I episode ran long. REALLY LONG! This is the complete, intended segment shamelessly re-purposed as a "Ben's Junk" episode.
The original "demo" segment in the CD-I episode ran long. REALLY LONG! This is the complete, intended segment shamelessly re-purposed as a "Ben's Junk" episode.
What's with the box? Who's that creepy guy in the intro? Is Chuck Swirsky really a freakin' nerd? Those questions (and more) will be answered in this video.
What's with the box? Who's that creepy guy in the intro? Is Chuck Swirsky really a freakin' nerd? Those questions (and more) will be answered in this video.
A look at the first installment (and, to a lesser degree, the subsequent installments) of the recurring Record Ripoffs series. This is a commentary I’ve been wanting to do for awhile.
A look at the first installment (and, to a lesser degree, the subsequent installments) of the recurring Record Ripoffs series. This is a commentary I’ve been wanting to do for awhile.
For all the overpriced hunks of plastic in my possession, it’s kind of a wonder that this segment of my record collection is so small.
For all the overpriced hunks of plastic in my possession, it’s kind of a wonder that this segment of my record collection is so small.
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0x91 Ben's Junk: VTech Socrates Educational Video System Episode overview
Air date
May 04, 2017
(conversation overheard at VTech, 1988)
Boss: What’s a name that sounds good and smart for our quasi-educational video game console?
Engineer: Um, Socrates!
Boss: Is he smart?
Engineer: Yeah.
Boss: Perfect! What’s for lunch?
(conversation overheard at VTech, 1988)
Boss: What’s a name that sounds good and smart for our quasi-educational video game console?
Engineer: Um, Socrates!
Boss: Is he smart?
Engineer: Yeah.
Boss: Perfect! What’s for lunch?
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0x92 Ben’s Junk: VideoCipher II Plus/Manhattan Cable TV Box Episode overview
Air date
May 18, 2017
A couple of obsolete, useless (to me) bits of Pay-TV history—so, of course, I bought them.
A couple of obsolete, useless (to me) bits of Pay-TV history—so, of course, I bought them.
A decidedly different installment in the Ben’s Junk series. This time, I take a(n admittedly lengthy) stroll down memory lane about a family vacation from 20 years earlier.
A decidedly different installment in the Ben’s Junk series. This time, I take a(n admittedly lengthy) stroll down memory lane about a family vacation from 20 years earlier.
When researching the DBX episode, as best as I could gather, there were no (legit) pre-recorded DBX-encoded audiocassettes. Turns out there was a line of Classical tapes.
When researching the DBX episode, as best as I could gather, there were no (legit) pre-recorded DBX-encoded audiocassettes. Turns out there was a line of Classical tapes.
0x110 Ben’s Junk: Allsop 3 Orbitrac Record Cleaning System Episode overview
Air date
Jan 11, 2018
It’s no secret that the LP’s discussed on Archive were usually (presumably) buried in someone’s backyard. Naturally, we’re open to any new method of cleaning them up.
It’s no secret that the LP’s discussed on Archive were usually (presumably) buried in someone’s backyard. Naturally, we’re open to any new method of cleaning them up.
Rather serendipitously, just in time to move, we’ve unearthed a promo video for an item that we’ve used on Archive many times—namely, the Talking House Transmitter. Talk about timing!
Rather serendipitously, just in time to move, we’ve unearthed a promo video for an item that we’ve used on Archive many times—namely, the Talking House Transmitter. Talk about timing!
Tagline: Ben: Hey, good lookin’! How ‘bout I pick you up later?
Attractive Lady: (smacks Ben so hard his fillings are rearranged)
Ben: But it worked for the guy in the commercial…
Tagline: Ben: Hey, good lookin’! How ‘bout I pick you up later?
Attractive Lady: (smacks Ben so hard his fillings are rearranged)
Ben: But it worked for the guy in the commercial…
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0x143 Ben’s Junk: GAF 3100S Super 8 Film Projector Episode overview
Air date
Mar 28, 2019
Another fixer-upper? In Archiveland? Never!!!
Another fixer-upper? In Archiveland? Never!!!
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0x144 Ben's Junk: The Big Reel (Film Collector’s Magazine) Episode overview
Air date
Apr 11, 2019
While researching the recent VHS Distributors episode, I kept running into references to a publication known as the “Big Reel”. Turns out, it’s most (in)famous of the old film collector publications—and it’s easy to see why.
While researching the recent VHS Distributors episode, I kept running into references to a publication known as the “Big Reel”. Turns out, it’s most (in)famous of the old film collector publications—and it’s easy to see why.
In a way, Laserdiscs never really outgrew their experimental phase. Here’s an informal, overview of SOME of the more idiosyncratic Laserdiscs out there (and/or their packaging).
In a way, Laserdiscs never really outgrew their experimental phase. Here’s an informal, overview of SOME of the more idiosyncratic Laserdiscs out there (and/or their packaging).
The first new piece of music I've written and released since 2012. As a challenge to myself, I tasked myself with creating a song using nothing but my old Moog/Realistic Concertmate .. show full overview
The first new piece of music I've written and released since 2012. As a challenge to myself, I tasked myself with creating a song using nothing but my old Moog/Realistic Concertmate MG-1 synthesizer--which is a REAL challenge given that I'm not a synth geek and my keyboard skills are dodgy at best. It also had to sound like something that could've been made and released around the time the synth was made (circa 1982). As such, effects are used sparingly and are confined to the basics (read: EQ, reverb & compression).
Written as part of my ongoing attempts at creating some new, original incidental music for Oddity Archive.
NOTE: Just in case you couldn't tell, the synth pics shown are NOT representative of the patches used.
Since we were already talkin' Video8, it only seemed right to cover the Archive's first camcorder...not to mention, a piece of gear still (as of this episode) in regular use around Archive HQ.
Since we were already talkin' Video8, it only seemed right to cover the Archive's first camcorder...not to mention, a piece of gear still (as of this episode) in regular use around Archive HQ.
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0x164 Ben's Junk: Archer Video Processor/Stabilizer (Model 15-1272A) Episode overview
Air date
Dec 05, 2019
Guaranteed to keep this (internet) video from rolling!
Guaranteed to keep this (internet) video from rolling!
Now you can enjoy a classic OA sign-off without all that pesky talking and technical junk!
F.D.G. = Fully Digital Gunk? Faulty Daily Gherkins? Make up your own acronym.
Now you can enjoy a classic OA sign-off without all that pesky talking and technical junk!
F.D.G. = Fully Digital Gunk? Faulty Daily Gherkins? Make up your own acronym.
Please note that this episode may not run correctly unless your monitor is running at a minimum of 256 colors and your system has at least 12MB of available RAM.
Please note that this episode may not run correctly unless your monitor is running at a minimum of 256 colors and your system has at least 12MB of available RAM.
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0x176 Ben's Junk: The OA (semi-)Supercomputer/OA Recording Studio Redux Episode overview
Air date
Apr 16, 2020
Well, my last attempt at a semi-regular home audio recording rig failed...and my regular laptop is on its last legs. Here's my attempt at solving both issues at once.
Well, my last attempt at a semi-regular home audio recording rig failed...and my regular laptop is on its last legs. Here's my attempt at solving both issues at once.
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0x177 Ben's Junk: Sony SLO-325 Industrial Betamax Episode overview
Air date
Apr 30, 2020
Time to take a bet(t)a look at the Archive's first Betamax - from before the Archive even existed (in every sense).
Time to take a bet(t)a look at the Archive's first Betamax - from before the Archive even existed (in every sense).
Question #196.5: What is the Quiz Wiz lacking?
Multiple Choice:
A. An objective
B. A reward
C. Entertainment value
D. All of the above
Question #196.5: What is the Quiz Wiz lacking?
Multiple Choice:
A. An objective
B. A reward
C. Entertainment value
D. All of the above
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0x180 Ben Minnotte - Switched-On Pavanned (Moog Instrumental) Episode overview
Air date
Jun 03, 2020
In honor of the "Switched-On Archive" episode, I figured I'd make two pieces of music, one to represent both extremes of the trend of late '60's/early '70's Moog Synthesizer albums--the .. show full overview
In honor of the "Switched-On Archive" episode, I figured I'd make two pieces of music, one to represent both extremes of the trend of late '60's/early '70's Moog Synthesizer albums--the good and the "bad". This rendition of the Archive's usual theme song is intended to salute/work within the realm of the album that (unwittingly) started it all, Wendy Carlos' "Switched-On Bach" (1968).
This was created entirely on a Moog MG-1 and was done strictly within the realm of what was possible in the late '60's and early '70's. Keeping in spirit with the original, monophonic synths of the '60's, I used NONE of the polyphonic settings.
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0x181 Ben Minnotte - The Happy Moog (Gets Stuck In Rush Hour) ("Moog" Instrumental) Episode overview
Air date
Jun 05, 2020
My half-salute to/half-parody of those especially tacky late '60's/early '70's Moog Synthesizer albums. The cheese factor goes to 11 here.
This was created...without a Moog. .. show full overview
My half-salute to/half-parody of those especially tacky late '60's/early '70's Moog Synthesizer albums. The cheese factor goes to 11 here.
This was created...without a Moog. Instead, I used a Behringer Neutron monophonic synth (more potential whiz-bang sound effects than my Moog MG-1) and a circa 1972 Whippany Rhythm Master. This was recorded with the general limitations of this period of recording gear.
…or, Ben’s weirdest pet-project to date! (kerchunk)
…or, Ben’s weirdest pet-project to date! (kerchunk)
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0x186 The Battle At Elderbush Gulch (2020 Redux) Episode overview
Air date
Jul 20, 2020
Initially intended as a full-band "electric" tune, but recorded as a folk piece back in 2004. Sixteen years later, I'm finally getting around to an electric version--albeit with some slightly cinematic modifications.
Initially intended as a full-band "electric" tune, but recorded as a folk piece back in 2004. Sixteen years later, I'm finally getting around to an electric version--albeit with some slightly cinematic modifications.
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0x187 Archive Thrifting #11: This Can Not Be The Right Price Deal Episode overview
Air date
Jul 23, 2020
Dare we say, a delightfully bucolic edition of Archive Thrifting.
Dare we say, a delightfully bucolic edition of Archive Thrifting.
I was informed that the regular version was too upbeat and concise for the Episode 200 OA documentary. This was my best attempt at making it as dreary and hazy as possible.
I was informed that the regular version was too upbeat and concise for the Episode 200 OA documentary. This was my best attempt at making it as dreary and hazy as possible.
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0x191 In Your Hands (Violin & "Mellotron" Thing) Episode overview
Air date
Aug 24, 2020
Representing the dry, yet thoughtful end of Episode 200...
Representing the dry, yet thoughtful end of Episode 200...
Somehow I started with what I thought was a pretty cool-sounding canned rhythm (running through a guitar delay pedal) and wound up with a Jean-Michel Jarre pastiche. No idea how I got there.
Somehow I started with what I thought was a pretty cool-sounding canned rhythm (running through a guitar delay pedal) and wound up with a Jean-Michel Jarre pastiche. No idea how I got there.
Since I had S-VHS and VCR’s on the brain already (moreso than usual), it seemed like the right time to revisit one of the early, ultra-wonky Ben’s Junk topics.
Since I had S-VHS and VCR’s on the brain already (moreso than usual), it seemed like the right time to revisit one of the early, ultra-wonky Ben’s Junk topics.
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0x195 Ben’s Junk: Buster Keaton Video Collection Episode overview
Air date
Oct 08, 2020
October 4, 2020 marked the 125th anniversary of comedian/filmmaker Buster Keaton’s birth. Consider this the Archive’s (slightly belated and rambling) tribute to one of the greats…
October 4, 2020 marked the 125th anniversary of comedian/filmmaker Buster Keaton’s birth. Consider this the Archive’s (slightly belated and rambling) tribute to one of the greats…
No one should ever get this excited over something this mundane…
Or, this CRT is 20 AF…y’all.
NOTE: Not that it really bears mention, but, the occasional flicker and frame-rate .. show full overview
No one should ever get this excited over something this mundane…
Or, this CRT is 20 AF…y’all.
NOTE: Not that it really bears mention, but, the occasional flicker and frame-rate mismatch is on my camcorder’s part—everything looked correct in person.
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0x205 Archive Thrifting #14: (Non-)Luck of the (Non-)Irish Episode overview
Air date
Mar 18, 2021
You’ll be green with envy over these finds…or not.
You’ll be green with envy over these finds…or not.
0:01 - Thereminiature (featuring Sty Lo Phone) (A bit of B-Movie cheese)
1:36 - Pavanned (Version 6.66) (A half parody of/half tribute to the Alan Parsons Project)
0:01 - Thereminiature (featuring Sty Lo Phone) (A bit of B-Movie cheese)
1:36 - Pavanned (Version 6.66) (A half parody of/half tribute to the Alan Parsons Project)
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0x225 Ben's Junk: Sony Digital Mavica (Model MVC-FD73) (Floppy Disk Digital Camera from 1999) Episode overview
Air date
Nov 04, 2021
Tagline: Finally getting into this newfangled digital camera stuff…whatdaya mean you can’t get 3.5” floppies anymore?!?
Tagline: Finally getting into this newfangled digital camera stuff…whatdaya mean you can’t get 3.5” floppies anymore?!?
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0x226 Ben's Junk: Coolmusic Ring Modulator (& other FX) ("Max Headroom" Hijacker Voice) Episode overview
Air date
Nov 18, 2021
Does Ben really think he’s better than Chuck Swirsky? That freakin’ liberal…
Does Ben really think he’s better than Chuck Swirsky? That freakin’ liberal…
Not so much chosen for musical content, but because of the long spaces between phrases and major volume drops. Shame it isn't more EQ'd, this'd the ultimate stress test for a PCM unit otherwise.
Not so much chosen for musical content, but because of the long spaces between phrases and major volume drops. Shame it isn't more EQ'd, this'd the ultimate stress test for a PCM unit otherwise.
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0x232 Ben's Junk: VuPoint Digital Video Converter (or, the circa 2010 YouTube video device) Episode overview
Air date
Jan 20, 2022
Feeling nostalgic for those early YouTube potato video captures? I’ve got just the scratch for that itch…
Feeling nostalgic for those early YouTube potato video captures? I’ve got just the scratch for that itch…
A casual chat…if only because the prospect of the sixth “Ben’s Junk” in a row was too much to bear.
NOTE: As of the making of this video, all the Easter Eggs mentioned are available for viewing/listening on YT.
A casual chat…if only because the prospect of the sixth “Ben’s Junk” in a row was too much to bear.
NOTE: As of the making of this video, all the Easter Eggs mentioned are available for viewing/listening on YT.
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0x243 A Tour of the New OA Computer Rig (OA Computer Tour 2022) Episode overview
Air date
May 19, 2022
Please note, these are the statements of an analog-brained lunatic and are probably woefully inaccurate. In other words, never give an analog brain a computer.
Please note, these are the statements of an analog-brained lunatic and are probably woefully inaccurate. In other words, never give an analog brain a computer.
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0x244 Ben’s Junk: Sony CVM-51UW and Panasonic WV-BM990 CRT Monitors Episode overview
I think I have some ‘splainin’ to do regarding this one. NOTE: I recorded this back in early June (2022) as a fail-safe in case the thrifting episode I was trying to make fell through. Some of the points discussed here are now outdated.
I think I have some ‘splainin’ to do regarding this one. NOTE: I recorded this back in early June (2022) as a fail-safe in case the thrifting episode I was trying to make fell through. Some of the points discussed here are now outdated.
And the quest for that form of copy protection that’ll make my VCR burst into flames continues…
And the quest for that form of copy protection that’ll make my VCR burst into flames continues…
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0x265 Ben's Junk: RCA BW003 (1978 Home Video Camera) Episode overview
Air date
Jan 19, 2023
Please inspect Ben’s Junk for damage before use…and let it warm up for awhile…and don’t point it at anything bright for more than a second or two. You know what, forget it.
Please inspect Ben’s Junk for damage before use…and let it warm up for awhile…and don’t point it at anything bright for more than a second or two. You know what, forget it.
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0x266 Ben's Junk: Forbidden KLAK (via the Archer Multiple Video Distribution System) Episode overview
Air date
Feb 02, 2023
You wanted more Oddity Archive…After Dark? Here ya go. Just don’t expect anything too hot.
You wanted more Oddity Archive…After Dark? Here ya go. Just don’t expect anything too hot.
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0x267 Ben's Junk: Realistic (Radio Shack) FM Wireless Lavalier Microphone System (Circa 1988) Episode overview
Air date
Feb 23, 2023
For those looking to up their YouTube microphone game…had such a thing existed in 1988.
For those looking to up their YouTube microphone game…had such a thing existed in 1988.
For how much TV I watched when I was younger, it’s a wonder my brains didn’t completely leak out of my ears. See the beginning of the de-evolution of Benny-boy here…
For how much TV I watched when I was younger, it’s a wonder my brains didn’t completely leak out of my ears. See the beginning of the de-evolution of Benny-boy here…
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0x269 Ben's Junk: Hitachi Visionbook Pro 7560 Laptop (or, My 1st, failed attempt at a Windows 98 Rig) Episode overview
Air date
Mar 23, 2023
…because I MUST get my Diamond Rio loaded (ideally, with Diamond Rio songs)!
…because I MUST get my Diamond Rio loaded (ideally, with Diamond Rio songs)!
…because Benny-boy apparently goes through mini stereos like (insert absurdly famous pop star) goes through boyfriends.
…because Benny-boy apparently goes through mini stereos like (insert absurdly famous pop star) goes through boyfriends.
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0x291 Ben's Junk: Magnavox H2160MW9 (or, Exploring Someone's Old Personal DVR) Episode overview
Air date
Jan 25, 2024
The tech geek equivalent of rummaging through someone’s medicine cabinet…
The tech geek equivalent of rummaging through someone’s medicine cabinet…
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0x292 Ben's Junk: Wometco Home Theatre (WHT) Pay TV Decoder Box Episode overview
Air date
Feb 15, 2024
Archiveco Home Theatre®: Now serving Lawn Guyland & New Joisey!
Archiveco Home Theatre®: Now serving Lawn Guyland & New Joisey!
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0x293 Ben’s Junk: ClearClick Video2USB/ A Tour of Ben’s Livestream Setup Episode overview
Air date
Feb 22, 2024
Some livestreamers run PC games…Benny-boy likes to run Betamax tapes.Ben’s Junk: ClearClick Video2USB/ A Tour of Ben’s Livestream Setup
Some livestreamers run PC games…Benny-boy likes to run Betamax tapes.
Some livestreamers run PC games…Benny-boy likes to run Betamax tapes.Ben’s Junk: ClearClick Video2USB/ A Tour of Ben’s Livestream Setup
Some livestreamers run PC games…Benny-boy likes to run Betamax tapes.
Thumbing through the catalog of the hottest new video format (by OA standards).
Thumbing through the catalog of the hottest new video format (by OA standards).
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0x296 Ben's Junk: Some More of Ben's Audiocassette Collection (Mystery Box!) Episode overview
Air date
Mar 21, 2024
Come on down to Crazy Benny’s for…a bunch of audiocassettes that you probably don’t care about.
Come on down to Crazy Benny’s for…a bunch of audiocassettes that you probably don’t care about.
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0x297 Magnavox H2160MW9 Personal DVR/DVD Recorder UPDATE (A Failure) Episode overview
Air date
Mar 28, 2024
Trying to bulk dump the contents of the DVR. Here’s how NOT* to do it… *No Hard Drives were harmed in the making of this episode. It was reinstalled and all material is still 100% intact.
Trying to bulk dump the contents of the DVR. Here’s how NOT* to do it… *No Hard Drives were harmed in the making of this episode. It was reinstalled and all material is still 100% intact.
A quick experiment evolves (er, devolves) into a borderline documentary…on the subject of cleaning mold off an old ¾” “U-Matic” videotape. And they say OA isn’t mainstream…
A quick experiment evolves (er, devolves) into a borderline documentary…on the subject of cleaning mold off an old ¾” “U-Matic” videotape. And they say OA isn’t mainstream…
After making the Great Time Machine episodes in 2023, I was offered another unit in exchange for transferring some tapes. I may not have gotten the better part of that deal.
After making the Great Time Machine episodes in 2023, I was offered another unit in exchange for transferring some tapes. I may not have gotten the better part of that deal.
Truly from the audiovisual litterbox, an impractical solution to a problem that didn’t/doesn’t exist. Or, Benny-boy officially becomes a cat herder...and hoarder.
Truly from the audiovisual litterbox, an impractical solution to a problem that didn’t/doesn’t exist. Or, Benny-boy officially becomes a cat herder...and hoarder.
The OA soundtrack album was SUPPOSED to be the most tricked-out CD of all time…of course, things didn’t pan out. And, yes, this may very well be the geekiest, most jargon-heavy discussion I’ve ever given.
The OA soundtrack album was SUPPOSED to be the most tricked-out CD of all time…of course, things didn’t pan out. And, yes, this may very well be the geekiest, most jargon-heavy discussion I’ve ever given.
