Oddity Archive

Oddity Archive

Continuing First aired 05/Jul/2012 United States English 15 season(s) 691 episode(s)
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The Oddity Archive is a web series that revolves around the "cultural dustbin", especially as it pertains to media. The Archive also functions as an actual archive of sorts, with a modest collection of off-air Betamax and VHS recordings (about 400 total as of June, 2014). There's also a decent collection of ephemeral video, "ripoff" and "drugstore" LP's/cassettes/8-tracks, as well as (working) obsolete technology.
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Season 14 · Season 14
14 episode(s) · Air date: 09/Oct/2025
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S14E9
Ben Vs. Digital Music (Vol. 1: 1999-2001)
Air date: 26/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 22 min
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Yes, teenaged Benny-boy managed to blindly stumble into the “digital music revolution” circa Y2K. No, he did NOT turn into a cyberpunk warrior—he just became a prematurely grouchy old man.

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Yes, teenaged Benny-boy managed to blindly stumble into the “digital music revolution” circa Y2K. No, he did NOT turn into a cyberpunk warrior—he just became a prematurely grouchy old man.

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S14E2
KLAK Goes Commercial (Halloween Special 2025)
Air date: 30/Oct/2025 · Runtime: 21 min
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KLAK has had to take on a few advertisers*. Tough times, ya know… *Yes, YouTube, this is a joke. This is NOT a sponsored video.

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KLAK has had to take on a few advertisers*. Tough times, ya know… *Yes, YouTube, this is a joke. This is NOT a sponsored video.

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Season 13 · Season 13
9 episode(s) · Air date: 25/Jul/2024
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S13E4
Halloween Special 2023 (Season of the Wince) ("In-House" Feed)
Air date: 31/Oct/2024 · Runtime: 21 min
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When this episode was first released, it was an (actual) off-air copy. Thing is, a lot of detail was lost in the microbroadcast. As such, here’s what an “in-house feed” of the proceedings looked like.

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When this episode was first released, it was an (actual) off-air copy. Thing is, a lot of detail was lost in the microbroadcast. As such, here’s what an “in-house feed” of the proceedings looked like.

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Season 12 · Season 12
16 episode(s) · Air date: 27/Jul/2023
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S12E13
Local TV Vol. 9 (Commercials, Go Fourth)
Air date: 07/Mar/2024 · Runtime: 25 min
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Oddity Archive® lights up your TV’s* with the ads that please!** *A computer screen will also suffice. **As long as your expectations are suitably low.

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Oddity Archive® lights up your TV’s* with the ads that please!** *A computer screen will also suffice. **As long as your expectations are suitably low.

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S12E12
Cable In The Classroom/Channel One News
Air date: 08/Feb/2024 · Runtime: 29 min
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Today’s Oddity Archive® may be taped (analog only) for classroom use until December 31, 2024. After December 31, 2024, all copies must be wiped or destroyed…and don’t think we don’t have the means of finding out if you didn’t.

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Today’s Oddity Archive® may be taped (analog only) for classroom use until December 31, 2024. After December 31, 2024, all copies must be wiped or destroyed…and don’t think we don’t have the means of finding out if you didn’t.

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S12E5
VHS (& Betamax) Public Domain Oddities (Silent Movie Day 2023)
Air date: 28/Sep/2023 · Runtime: 23 min
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Public Domain stuff, VHS, weird music, surrealist humor--your Oddity Archive® bingo card should be 80% full from this one episode alone!

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Public Domain stuff, VHS, weird music, surrealist humor--your Oddity Archive® bingo card should be 80% full from this one episode alone!

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Season 11 · Season 11
23 episode(s) · Air date: 21/Jul/2022
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S11E21
American Forces Network (AFN) TV Ephemera
Air date: 25/May/2023 · Runtime: 30 min
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The OA celebrates Memorial Day with some genuine WTF from the AFN (AFRTS). Presented on the DL of course, ‘cause we gotta think OPSEC.

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The OA celebrates Memorial Day with some genuine WTF from the AFN (AFRTS). Presented on the DL of course, ‘cause we gotta think OPSEC.

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S11E10
Ben Vs. The Elmo Super 8 Camera (or, Super 8 Film in 2022)
Air date: 08/Dec/2022 · Runtime: 41 min
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Super Oddity Archive®: Now with 50% MORE image than Standard Oddity Archive®! Which is 95% LESS image than HD Oddity Archive®…

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Super Oddity Archive®: Now with 50% MORE image than Standard Oddity Archive®! Which is 95% LESS image than HD Oddity Archive®…

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S11E5
The Warped Afterlives of Metropolis & Phantom of the Opera (Silent Movie Day 2022)
Air date: 29/Sep/2022 · Runtime: 33 min
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Just how close are we to seeing what moviegoers saw in the 1920’s? In these two cases, as it turns out, not very.

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Just how close are we to seeing what moviegoers saw in the 1920’s? In these two cases, as it turns out, not very.

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Season 10 · Season 10
22 episode(s) · Air date: 22/Jul/2021
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S10E22
CX Audio Noise Reduction (The Hard Way)
Air date: 09/Jun/2022 · Runtime: 30 min
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Four months, three countries, two-hundred-plus dollars all in the name of…meh. Or, what Dolby was to cassette, CX was (supposed to be) for vinyl.

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Four months, three countries, two-hundred-plus dollars all in the name of…meh. Or, what Dolby was to cassette, CX was (supposed to be) for vinyl.

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S10E19
Radio Stunting
Air date: 21/Apr/2022 · Runtime: 34 min
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Times are changing and KLAK-AM needs to keep up. As such, let’s look at some gimmicks (stunts) used by other radio stations to plug their new formats…

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Times are changing and KLAK-AM needs to keep up. As such, let’s look at some gimmicks (stunts) used by other radio stations to plug their new formats…

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S10E10
FBI Film Raids & Betamax Blues
Air date: 09/Dec/2021 · Runtime: 24 min
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Ah, the good, old days. Back when owning a 16mm film or recording something off the TV could get you a visit from the Feds. Good times…

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Ah, the good, old days. Back when owning a 16mm film or recording something off the TV could get you a visit from the Feds. Good times…

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S10E7
Benny M.'s TV Party (Halloween Special 2021)
Air date: 28/Oct/2021 · Runtime: 22 min
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“Benny & The Bot”…coming this fall to KLAK…whether Ben likes it or not. NOTE: Just consider this a 20-minute art film.

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“Benny & The Bot”…coming this fall to KLAK…whether Ben likes it or not. NOTE: Just consider this a 20-minute art film.

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S10E6
Dodgy Demo DVD's
Air date: 14/Oct/2021 · Runtime: 26 min
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As of this posting, we’re right on the edge of the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the DVD. Guess it’s finally ripe for Archivedom…

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As of this posting, we’re right on the edge of the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the DVD. Guess it’s finally ripe for Archivedom…

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S10E5
Silent Treatment (A Celebration of Silent Movie Day)
Air date: 29/Sep/2021 · Runtime: 41 min
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Benny-boy celebrates the first annual Silent Movie Day by…talking at great length about the silents. Nobody ever accused him of being sharp…

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Benny-boy celebrates the first annual Silent Movie Day by…talking at great length about the silents. Nobody ever accused him of being sharp…

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Season 9 · Season 9
23 episode(s) · Air date: 16/Jul/2020
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S9E11
The Ballad of Raymond Rohauer
Air date: 10/Dec/2020 · Runtime: 19 min
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With (backhanded, insincere) apologies to Hunter S. Thompson: Film Preservation is a cruel and shallow nitrate ditch, a long celluloid hallway where good films rot. That’s just the negative side.

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With (backhanded, insincere) apologies to Hunter S. Thompson: Film Preservation is a cruel and shallow nitrate ditch, a long celluloid hallway where good films rot. That’s just the negative side.

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S9E8
VHS Vault Vol. 17 (Vampires & Pumpkins) (Halloween Special 2020)
Air date: 29/Oct/2020 · Runtime: 33 min
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Life has gotten so tangled lately. As such, let’s roll things back to the absolute (commercial) basics of Halloween…

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Life has gotten so tangled lately. As such, let’s roll things back to the absolute (commercial) basics of Halloween…

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Season 8 · Season 8
24 episode(s) · Air date: 11/Jul/2019
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S8E24
Switched-On Archive (Carlosploitation)
Air date: 04/Jun/2020 · Runtime: 31 min
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…or, how an unlikely hit album launched an even more unlikely tidal wave of cash-ins and imitators. In a way, it’s the perfect Archivism.

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…or, how an unlikely hit album launched an even more unlikely tidal wave of cash-ins and imitators. In a way, it’s the perfect Archivism.

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S8E23
(Semi-)Lost TV Series (Personal Favorites)
Air date: 21/May/2020 · Runtime: 20 min
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Some shows were pre-destined to land in the dumpster or collide with the ol’ bulk eraser…here are five of them that have (at least) somewhat cheated fate.

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Some shows were pre-destined to land in the dumpster or collide with the ol’ bulk eraser…here are five of them that have (at least) somewhat cheated fate.

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S8E15
Theatrical Policy Trailers
Air date: 30/Jan/2020 · Runtime: 24 min
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Please silence your phones, mobile devices and other electronics…actually don’t. You won’t be able to hear this episode otherwise.

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Please silence your phones, mobile devices and other electronics…actually don’t. You won’t be able to hear this episode otherwise.

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S8E12
Christmas Special 2019 (Ben's Christmas Kookies)
Air date: 19/Dec/2019 · Runtime: 42 min
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Would you please make welcome to the Archive…tap-dancing Christmas trees, teddy bears that can wipe out entire armies and…Dennis.

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Would you please make welcome to the Archive…tap-dancing Christmas trees, teddy bears that can wipe out entire armies and…Dennis.

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Season 7 · Season 7
22 episode(s) · Air date: 26/Jul/2018
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S7E20
Mystery 8mm Films/The Ballad of Ben & 8mm
Air date: 02/May/2019 · Runtime: 32 min
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About a year ago, I came across a pair of unmarked, somewhat damaged 8mm films. Since they both needed some repair, it seemed like a good time for an educational OA episode.

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About a year ago, I came across a pair of unmarked, somewhat damaged 8mm films. Since they both needed some repair, it seemed like a good time for an educational OA episode.

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S7E18
Laserdisc Games (but not LaserActive or Arcade)
Air date: 04/Apr/2019 · Runtime: 21 min
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Search Frame 30609. Then, add in 29,000. Then, multiply by .84. Then, write down your findings (in order). You are now ready to begin watching this episode of Oddity Archive.

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Search Frame 30609. Then, add in 29,000. Then, multiply by .84. Then, write down your findings (in order). You are now ready to begin watching this episode of Oddity Archive.

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S7E15
Ben's ONTV Box/ Non-Cable Pay TV Vol. 2
Air date: 21/Feb/2019 · Runtime: 25 min
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Our trucks are currently scouring your neighborhood with sophisticated equipment to detect anyone watching our show illegally. Don’t you dare question how we do it. Punks.

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Our trucks are currently scouring your neighborhood with sophisticated equipment to detect anyone watching our show illegally. Don’t you dare question how we do it. Punks.

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S7E7
Pioneer CLD-D605 (or, Laserdiscs, Vol. 2)
Air date: 18/Oct/2018 · Runtime: 29 min
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Well, I kinda killed the Archive’s old LaserKaraoke machine…and I’d been threatening to upgrade the main Laserdisc player. Upgrade time!

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Well, I kinda killed the Archive’s old LaserKaraoke machine…and I’d been threatening to upgrade the main Laserdisc player. Upgrade time!

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Season 6 · Season 6
25 episode(s) · Air date: 06/Jul/2017
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S6E21
Vinyl Potpourri
Air date: 12/Apr/2018 · Runtime: 27 min
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Funny how a little kiddie music, a little commercialism and a heaping helping of Easy Listening stewed in someone’s garage for 40+ years equals such a lovely sonic bouquet.

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Funny how a little kiddie music, a little commercialism and a heaping helping of Easy Listening stewed in someone’s garage for 40+ years equals such a lovely sonic bouquet.

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S6E18
Laserdisc, Vinyl & Cassette Computer Programs
Air date: 01/Mar/2018 · Runtime: 22 min
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The Archive sets sail for the United Kingdom in search of some unusual computer storage and sharing methods—we weren’t disappointed.

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The Archive sets sail for the United Kingdom in search of some unusual computer storage and sharing methods—we weren’t disappointed.

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S6E17
Dolby Noise Reduction (The Hard Way)
Air date: 15/Feb/2018 · Runtime: 19 min
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This is what happens when Benny-boy’s control-freak tendencies get the best of him. Honestly, it’s not too terrible. Shame the product is mediocre.

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This is what happens when Benny-boy’s control-freak tendencies get the best of him. Honestly, it’s not too terrible. Shame the product is mediocre.

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S6E16
Ben's Music "Career", Vol. 1 (The Outsider years, Pt. 1)
Air date: 01/Feb/2018 · Runtime: 39 min
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Bring your earplugs! And, no, this isn’t false modesty—these recordings are pretty harsh (in every meaning of the word).

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Bring your earplugs! And, no, this isn’t false modesty—these recordings are pretty harsh (in every meaning of the word).

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S6E3
Elvis Has(n't) Left The Building (Elvisploitation)
Air date: 03/Aug/2017 · Runtime: 35 min
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A King-sized episode for a King-sized anniversary. Of course, we can't play any actual Elvis, so let's look at some of the cash-ins based around the man.

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A King-sized episode for a King-sized anniversary. Of course, we can't play any actual Elvis, so let's look at some of the cash-ins based around the man.

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Season 5 · Season 5
24 episode(s) · Air date: 07/Jul/2016
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S5E18
Minidisc
Air date: 02/Mar/2017 · Runtime: 25 min
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It’s (100% showtune-free) Musical March (read: Audio Geek March, “Musical March” is just a lot catchier) in Archiveland! Let’s kick it off with a little reevaluation of a format that I’ve bashed in the past.

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It’s (100% showtune-free) Musical March (read: Audio Geek March, “Musical March” is just a lot catchier) in Archiveland! Let’s kick it off with a little reevaluation of a format that I’ve bashed in the past.

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S5E9
Conelrad (Halloween Special 2016)
Air date: 27/Oct/2016 · Runtime: 27 min
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This is your Civil Defense announcer speaking (er, typing) with a VERY important message. But first, this nearly 27-minute Oddity Archive episode. NOTE: Yes, I’m well aware that the LP’s discussed in the video have nothing to do with the Conelrad broadcasting stuff—just humor me, will ya?

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This is your Civil Defense announcer speaking (er, typing) with a VERY important message. But first, this nearly 27-minute Oddity Archive episode. NOTE: Yes, I’m well aware that the LP’s discussed in the video have nothing to do with the Conelrad broadcasting stuff—just humor me, will ya?

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S5E6
Talking House Transmitter Redux (or, Part 15 Microbroadcasting: The Final Chapter?)
Air date: 15/Sep/2016 · Runtime: 30 min
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Oddity Archive: Your home for absurd, costly and borderline-useless “broadcast” experiments since 2015!

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Oddity Archive: Your home for absurd, costly and borderline-useless “broadcast” experiments since 2015!

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S5E1
How I Spent My Summer III
Air date: 07/Jul/2016 · Runtime: 29 min
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A little success, a little failure, a little intrigue, a little frustration. In other words, your standard between-season break for Ben.

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A little success, a little failure, a little intrigue, a little frustration. In other words, your standard between-season break for Ben.

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Season 4 · Season 4
24 episode(s) · Air date: 16/Jul/2015
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S4E24
VHS Game Consoles Vol. 2 (Captain Power & Interactive Vision)
Air date: 26/May/2016 · Runtime: 29 min
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It’s been a long and difficult season. Let’s end it with something fun (if I can figure out how to assemble these toys, that is).

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It’s been a long and difficult season. Let’s end it with something fun (if I can figure out how to assemble these toys, that is).

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S4E13
VCR Rabbit (or, Microbroadcasting Vol. 2)
Air date: 31/Dec/2015 · Runtime: 32 min
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The donations were multiplying like, well, rabbits. I figured y'all were trying to tell me something. (Did I really just type "y'all"? Heaven help me.)

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The donations were multiplying like, well, rabbits. I figured y'all were trying to tell me something. (Did I really just type "y'all"? Heaven help me.)

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S4E7
Record Rip-offs Vol. 5 (Pickwick: Picked-Over)
Air date: 08/Oct/2015 · Runtime: 27 min
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Recently, we came into a small jackpot of Pickwick albums. Given this label's long-standing history with the Archive, it only seemed appropriate to devote an entire episode to the king of all "drugstore" labels.

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Recently, we came into a small jackpot of Pickwick albums. Given this label's long-standing history with the Archive, it only seemed appropriate to devote an entire episode to the king of all "drugstore" labels.

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Season 3 · Season 3
26 episode(s) · Air date: 10/Jul/2014
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S3E22
Record Ripoffs Vol. 4 (For Vinyl Fetishists Only)
Air date: 09/Apr/2015 · Runtime: 35 min
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Every now and then we get to thinkin' you'd like to hear somethin' from us done nice and easy. Well, lemme tell ya, we don't do NOTHIN' "nice and easy"...

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Every now and then we get to thinkin' you'd like to hear somethin' from us done nice and easy. Well, lemme tell ya, we don't do NOTHIN' "nice and easy"...

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S3E17
VHS Vault Vol. 6: How's Your Sex Life? (Valentine's Day Special 2015)
Air date: 12/Feb/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
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Ladies' man that Ben and Ed are, they didn't really need this. This is really for all the lonely folks (especially the guys) that watch the Archive.

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Ladies' man that Ben and Ed are, they didn't really need this. This is really for all the lonely folks (especially the guys) that watch the Archive.

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S3E15
Future Oddities (Benny-boy Predicts)
Air date: 31/Dec/2014 · Runtime: 14 min
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After being asked all year about what Ben thinks the next generation of oddities will be, a New Year's special seemed to be in order (somehow).

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After being asked all year about what Ben thinks the next generation of oddities will be, a New Year's special seemed to be in order (somehow).

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S3E10
Halloween Special 2014 (Archive Wares: Rejuvenique Facial System)
Air date: 30/Oct/2014 · Runtime: 27 min
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Test-driving a new, potential recurring concept, "Archive Wares". The idea is to look at items from the golden age of infomercials ('80's through early 2000's) and their ads and/or tutorial videos. Given that it's Halloween, it seemed only natural to discuss the most nightmare-inducting product sold via infomercials: the "Rejuvenique Facial Toning System".

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Test-driving a new, potential recurring concept, "Archive Wares". The idea is to look at items from the golden age of infomercials ('80's through early 2000's) and their ads and/or tutorial videos. Given that it's Halloween, it seemed only natural to discuss the most nightmare-inducting product sold via infomercials: the "Rejuvenique Facial Toning System".

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S3E9
Hallmark Presents: The Sounds of Halloween
Air date: 23/Oct/2014 · Runtime: 15 min
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This year's (apparently now requisite) Halloween album review. This was actually meant to be just a minisode, but it ran really long. Consider it a "bonus" Archive episode.

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This year's (apparently now requisite) Halloween album review. This was actually meant to be just a minisode, but it ran really long. Consider it a "bonus" Archive episode.

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S3E7
Copy-Protection Vol. 2 (Odds and Ends)
Air date: 02/Oct/2014 · Runtime: 19 min
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WARNING: This episode is coated in a new, ultra high-tech substance that may cause colorful sparks to emit from your computer. Also, <<

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WARNING: This episode is coated in a new, ultra high-tech substance that may cause colorful sparks to emit from your computer. Also, <<

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S3E2
The Great Archive Treasure Hunt
Air date: 24/Jul/2014 · Runtime: 35 min
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Another existential crisis in Archive-land? Get your head out of your ass, Benny boy! NOTE: If viewing this episode on a Pioneer VP-1000 unit (Serial #'s: 12467-21804), please turn your frame display function to the ON position.

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Another existential crisis in Archive-land? Get your head out of your ass, Benny boy! NOTE: If viewing this episode on a Pioneer VP-1000 unit (Serial #'s: 12467-21804), please turn your frame display function to the ON position.

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Season 2 · Season 2
26 episode(s) · Air date: 04/Jul/2013
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S2E22
More Record Rip-Offs
Air date: 03/Apr/2014 · Runtime: 31 min
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The Archive gathers together all your favorite '70's hits--then realizes that the major labels, the RIAA, etc. would have our nuts in a sling over it. More ripoff records it is then! All 70's edition!

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The Archive gathers together all your favorite '70's hits--then realizes that the major labels, the RIAA, etc. would have our nuts in a sling over it. More ripoff records it is then! All 70's edition!

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S2E21
A Tour of the Archive (or, roll up for the Magical, Mysterious Archive Tour)
Air date: 20/Mar/2014 · Runtime: 38 min
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Alternate Title: Why Ben should never make a full "behind-the-scenes" episode. Alternate Title #2: Ben stammers for 38 minutes. Alternate Title #3: Why Ben will never get a date.

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Alternate Title: Why Ben should never make a full "behind-the-scenes" episode. Alternate Title #2: Ben stammers for 38 minutes. Alternate Title #3: Why Ben will never get a date.

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S2E18
Teknikel Diffikultees (Technical Difficulties)
Air date: 06/Feb/2014 · Runtime: 22 min
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The Archive is currently experiencing technical difficulties...LOTS of them...and Ben refuses to take responsibility. So there.

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The Archive is currently experiencing technical difficulties...LOTS of them...and Ben refuses to take responsibility. So there.

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S2E16
Industrial Musicals (or, The Archive Sells Out!)
Air date: 16/Jan/2014 · Runtime: 29 min
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...because salesmen need the comfort of knowing that their product is truly the answer to all problems (consumerist OR existential).

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...because salesmen need the comfort of knowing that their product is truly the answer to all problems (consumerist OR existential).

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S2E4
Archive LaserKaraoke Party! (LaserKaraoke)
Air date: 15/Aug/2013 · Runtime: 27 min
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Seeing as the Archive somehow managed to hit the 30 episode mark, it seemed like a good time to throw a nice, little (tax-deductible) party. Plus, Ben sings a viewer poll-selected song (a move that was instantly regretted by all who voted).

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Seeing as the Archive somehow managed to hit the 30 episode mark, it seemed like a good time to throw a nice, little (tax-deductible) party. Plus, Ben sings a viewer poll-selected song (a move that was instantly regretted by all who voted).

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Season 1 · Season 1
26 episode(s) · Air date: 05/Jul/2012
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S1E25
Employee Training Videos
Air date: 09/May/2013 · Runtime: 29 min
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Things have gotten so dire at The Archive that Ben's been forced to take a "real" job. Join him as he takes a look at his potential employers' training videos.

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Things have gotten so dire at The Archive that Ben's been forced to take a "real" job. Join him as he takes a look at his potential employers' training videos.

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S1E19
Valentine's Day Special (Dating Services)
Air date: 14/Feb/2013 · Runtime: 26 min
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Join Ben as he discusses some of the Dating Services of the 1980's to present. And, if you're good, maybe Ben will let you join him in his own quest for a date.

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Join Ben as he discusses some of the Dating Services of the 1980's to present. And, if you're good, maybe Ben will let you join him in his own quest for a date.

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S1E16
Intermission
Air date: 10/Jan/2013 · Runtime: 13 min
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It's movie day at the Archive! Unfortunately, due to copyright issues, you're not invited. But, at least you can join us for an intermission reel (conveniently containing all Public Domain footage!).

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It's movie day at the Archive! Unfortunately, due to copyright issues, you're not invited. But, at least you can join us for an intermission reel (conveniently containing all Public Domain footage!).

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S1E13
Local TV vol. 2 (Kiddie Show Hosts)
Air date: 06/Dec/2012 · Runtime: 32 min
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The 13th episode is a very unlucky one for Ben as he discusses some (all too often, rather off) U.S. Kiddie Show hosts from the early 1950's through the late 1990's.

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The 13th episode is a very unlucky one for Ben as he discusses some (all too often, rather off) U.S. Kiddie Show hosts from the early 1950's through the late 1990's.

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S1E12
Top (Thanksgiving) Turkeys of the (19)90's
Air date: 22/Nov/2012 · Runtime: 19 min
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Because we always like to go the extra mile (at least, when it's convenient), the Archive tackles TWO lists of the worst of the (19)90's: The top 4 Trendy Turkeys and the top 4 Technological Turkeys of the (again, 19)90's.

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Because we always like to go the extra mile (at least, when it's convenient), the Archive tackles TWO lists of the worst of the (19)90's: The top 4 Trendy Turkeys and the top 4 Technological Turkeys of the (again, 19)90's.

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S1E10
Captain Midnight / Vrillon
Air date: 08/Nov/2012 · Runtime: 14 min
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An Archive double header: The two most famous occurrences of Broadcast Signal Hijacking (well, save for the Max Headroom Incident) are discussed here.

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An Archive double header: The two most famous occurrences of Broadcast Signal Hijacking (well, save for the Max Headroom Incident) are discussed here.

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S1E9
Halloween Special 2012 (Strange VHS Endings)
Air date: 25/Oct/2012 · Runtime: 37 min
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We still get a lot of flack for this episode (did you really think there were 37 minutes of odd VHS endings out there?). Nonetheless, it's still a favorite.

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We still get a lot of flack for this episode (did you really think there were 37 minutes of odd VHS endings out there?). Nonetheless, it's still a favorite.

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S1E4
Local TV Special
Air date: 16/Aug/2012 · Runtime: 21 min
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Interested in seeing a clown so laid-back, he forgets he's on camera? Now about a Hawaiian teen idol with a pen fetish? Maybe an American Bandstand ripoff with an evil spirit hosting? If you answered yes to any of these questions, watch this episode--then seek immediate professional help.

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Interested in seeing a clown so laid-back, he forgets he's on camera? Now about a Hawaiian teen idol with a pen fetish? Maybe an American Bandstand ripoff with an evil spirit hosting? If you answered yes to any of these questions, watch this episode--then seek immediate professional help.

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S1E1
The Max Headroom Incident of 1987
Air date: 05/Jul/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
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On the night of Sunday, November 22nd, 1987, a mysterious figure in a Max Headroom mask hijacked two Chicago TV stations. Spoiler alert: The perpetrators were never found.

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On the night of Sunday, November 22nd, 1987, a mysterious figure in a Max Headroom mask hijacked two Chicago TV stations. Spoiler alert: The perpetrators were never found.

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387 episode(s) · Air date: 26/Jul/2012
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S0E387
Archive Thrifting #38: VHSurfin’ U.S.A.
Air date: 02/Jul/2026 · Runtime: 21 min
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Some folks surf the ocean waves during the summer, others surf the magnetic tape waves. Take a wild guess which one I partake in…

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Some folks surf the ocean waves during the summer, others surf the magnetic tape waves. Take a wild guess which one I partake in…

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S0E377
Ben’s Junk: Radio Shack SPL (Sound Pressure Level) Meter
Air date: 02/Apr/2026 · Runtime: 24 min
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It only took an audio nerd like me until 2024 to acquire an SPL meter. It only took me until 2026 to use it.

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It only took an audio nerd like me until 2024 to acquire an SPL meter. It only took me until 2026 to use it.

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S0E375
Ben’s Junk: Early Home Video Tapes (1972-82)
Air date: 12/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 36 min
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A sampling of magnetic oxide goodness from the early days of home video…and...no discs, thank you very much.

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A sampling of magnetic oxide goodness from the early days of home video…and...no discs, thank you very much.

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S0E369
Ben's Junk: Martin DXK2 Acoustic Guitar (2004)
Air date: 08/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 16 min
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Let’s take an affectionate look at the Archive’s second-most famous resident (second only to the cardboard box). Benny-boy falls somewhere much farther down the list.

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Let’s take an affectionate look at the Archive’s second-most famous resident (second only to the cardboard box). Benny-boy falls somewhere much farther down the list.

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S0E355
Archiveland Public Domain Theatre: Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) (Silent Movie Day 2025)
Air date: 26/Sep/2025 · Runtime: 139 min
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Probably the only time you'll ever see a drama on PD Theatre. It just seemed appropriate right now.

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Probably the only time you'll ever see a drama on PD Theatre. It just seemed appropriate right now.

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S0E353
YouTube A.I.-Generated Episode Topics
Air date: 18/Sep/2025 · Runtime: 16 min
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NOTE: OA-generated content will vary in quality, will be inaccurate, and shouldn’t be relied on for professional advice.

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NOTE: OA-generated content will vary in quality, will be inaccurate, and shouldn’t be relied on for professional advice.

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S0E344
Archiveland Public Domain Theatre: Bela Lugosi Meets A Brooklyn Gorilla (VHS-sourced)
Air date: 24/Jul/2025 · Runtime: 118 min
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Ya coulda had a Keaton, but instead the viewers spoke and chose...AliExpress Martin & Lewis.

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Ya coulda had a Keaton, but instead the viewers spoke and chose...AliExpress Martin & Lewis.

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S0E343
State of the Archive Address (7/2025)
Air date: 17/Jul/2025 · Runtime: 16 min
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WARNING: This update includes some unpleasant and frank medical discussion which may upset some viewers. Please watch at your own discretion.

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WARNING: This update includes some unpleasant and frank medical discussion which may upset some viewers. Please watch at your own discretion.

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S0E342
Ben's Junk: The Worst (and Ben's First) Portable TV
Air date: 03/Jul/2025 · Runtime: 19 min
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Taking a look at quite possibly the world's last working Action-brand portable TV. Last, not because it's rare or anything, it's just THAT poorly made.

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Taking a look at quite possibly the world's last working Action-brand portable TV. Last, not because it's rare or anything, it's just THAT poorly made.

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S0E341
Thrifting Delivery (Mail Day From Nick S.)
Air date: 26/Jun/2025 · Runtime: 37 min
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Well, I haven’t really been able to go thrifting in the better part of a year. Time for the thrifting to come to me!

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Well, I haven’t really been able to go thrifting in the better part of a year. Time for the thrifting to come to me!

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S0E336
Pre-Recorded SuperBeta (and some minor mythbusting)
Air date: 17/May/2025 · Runtime: 17 min
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With all the hype about the 50th anniversary of the Betamax home video format, let’s not forget the 40th anniversary of…SuperBeta(max).

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With all the hype about the 50th anniversary of the Betamax home video format, let’s not forget the 40th anniversary of…SuperBeta(max).

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S0E335
Ben’s Junk: APF TV Fun (“Sportsarama” Model)
Air date: 08/May/2025 · Runtime: 18 min
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Sportsarama®: Somehow even less convenient than scheduling an actual game of tennis (or hockey or handball)!

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Sportsarama®: Somehow even less convenient than scheduling an actual game of tennis (or hockey or handball)!

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S0E325
Ben’s (Failed) Gimmick CD (A Rant)
Air date: 09/Jan/2025 · Runtime: 18 min
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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.

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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.

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S0E324
Ben’s Junk: Epiphone ED-100NS Acoustic Guitar
Air date: 26/Dec/2024 · Runtime: 16 min
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My first steel string acoustic guitar…which was even cheaper than the ones Esteban was hawking on TV at the time.

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My first steel string acoustic guitar…which was even cheaper than the ones Esteban was hawking on TV at the time.

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S0E320
Ben's Junk: Down Beat Magazine (10/23/1975)
Air date: 14/Nov/2024 · Runtime: 17 min
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An Up Beat (by my standards) look at an issue of Down Beat magazine. Now, excuse me while I clap out-of-rhythm…

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An Up Beat (by my standards) look at an issue of Down Beat magazine. Now, excuse me while I clap out-of-rhythm…

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S0E315
Ben's Junk: Casio CMD-10 watch
Air date: 10/Oct/2024 · Runtime: 18 min
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Keep losing that remote control? Perhaps there’s just too many gosh-darn buttons? We’ve got a (borderline-toy) solution for you!

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Keep losing that remote control? Perhaps there’s just too many gosh-darn buttons? We’ve got a (borderline-toy) solution for you!

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S0E313
Ben's Junk: :CueCat Barcode Scanner
Air date: 12/Sep/2024 · Runtime: 22 min
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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.

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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.

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S0E310
Ben's Junk: JamC@m Digital Camera
Air date: 15/Aug/2024 · Runtime: 23 min
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A trip back to the late-90’s. Of course, that means being unnecessarily EXTREEEEME!!!! (insert dorky camera zoom)

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A trip back to the late-90’s. Of course, that means being unnecessarily EXTREEEEME!!!! (insert dorky camera zoom)

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S0E308
Quasar Great Time Machine (Round 2?)
Air date: 01/Aug/2024 · Runtime: 10 min
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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.

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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.

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S0E307
Ben's Junk: A Tower of Vidicraft
Air date: 11/Jul/2024 · Runtime: 28 min
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(with apologies to Frank Sinatra) …’cause it’s Vidicraft, wicked Vidicraft. And, although I know it’s strictly taboo…

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(with apologies to Frank Sinatra) …’cause it’s Vidicraft, wicked Vidicraft. And, although I know it’s strictly taboo…

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S0E305
Ben Vs. The Cursed U-Matic Tape
Air date: 27/Jun/2024 · Runtime: 30 min
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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…

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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…

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S0E297
Magnavox H2160MW9 Personal DVR/DVD Recorder UPDATE (A Failure)
Air date: 28/Mar/2024 · Runtime: 9 min
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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.

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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.

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S0E296
Ben's Junk: Some More of Ben's Audiocassette Collection (Mystery Box!)
Air date: 21/Mar/2024 · Runtime: 24 min
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Come on down to Crazy Benny’s for…a bunch of audiocassettes that you probably don’t care about.

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Come on down to Crazy Benny’s for…a bunch of audiocassettes that you probably don’t care about.

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S0E290
Ben's Junk: Denon RCD-N10 CD Receiver
Air date: 18/Jan/2024 · Runtime: 37 min
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…because Benny-boy apparently goes through mini stereos like (insert absurdly famous pop star) goes through boyfriends.

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…because Benny-boy apparently goes through mini stereos like (insert absurdly famous pop star) goes through boyfriends.

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S0E289
Ben's Junk: Ben's Rifftrax DVD & Blu-Ray Collection
Air date: 04/Jan/2024 · Runtime: 26 min
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Looking at the Rifftrax collection…with only minimal snark…which may very well go against the laws of riff comedy.

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Looking at the Rifftrax collection…with only minimal snark…which may very well go against the laws of riff comedy.

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S0E288
Archive Thrifting #29 (Christmas Leftovers)
Air date: 28/Dec/2023 · Runtime: 18 min
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From that part of the Archive that’s a bit like that old take-out in the back of your fridge…that you forgot about.

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From that part of the Archive that’s a bit like that old take-out in the back of your fridge…that you forgot about.

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S0E278
Revenge of the Sony AV-3600 Videocorder (1st Test)
Air date: 20/Jul/2023 · Runtime: 12 min
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Some people’s sinuses come back from Arizona…my AV-3600 came back from Arizona—arguably the same headache.

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Some people’s sinuses come back from Arizona…my AV-3600 came back from Arizona—arguably the same headache.

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S0E277
Ben's Junk: X-10 Videosender (another VCR Rabbit-esque device)
Air date: 13/Jul/2023 · Runtime: 19 min
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Coming right at the end of the usefulness for something like this. Let’s see if it’s too little, too late…or right on time.

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Coming right at the end of the usefulness for something like this. Let’s see if it’s too little, too late…or right on time.

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S0E276
Archive Thrifting #24: The Delicate Sound of Thrifting
Air date: 06/Jul/2023 · Runtime: 25 min
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Some things don’t come easy…like the first thrifting video of 2023 (more than halfway into the year, no less).

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Some things don’t come easy…like the first thrifting video of 2023 (more than halfway into the year, no less).

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S0E275
Christmas Morning on a June Evening (or, Mail Day From Tyrone)
Air date: 22/Jun/2023 · Runtime: 20 min
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Hope you have your June tree up (ideally, something deciduous), 'cause we're about to celebrate Christmas in June.

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Hope you have your June tree up (ideally, something deciduous), 'cause we're about to celebrate Christmas in June.

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S0E268
Ben's Junk: (Some of) Ben's TV-on-DVD Collection
Air date: 09/Mar/2023 · Runtime: 30 min
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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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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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S0E267
Ben's Junk: Realistic (Radio Shack) FM Wireless Lavalier Microphone System (Circa 1988)
Air date: 23/Feb/2023 · Runtime: 20 min
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For those looking to up their YouTube microphone game…had such a thing existed in 1988.

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For those looking to up their YouTube microphone game…had such a thing existed in 1988.

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S0E266
Ben's Junk: Forbidden KLAK (via the Archer Multiple Video Distribution System)
Air date: 02/Feb/2023 · Runtime: 15 min
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You wanted more Oddity Archive…After Dark? Here ya go. Just don’t expect anything too hot.

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You wanted more Oddity Archive…After Dark? Here ya go. Just don’t expect anything too hot.

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S0E265
Ben's Junk: RCA BW003 (1978 Home Video Camera)
Air date: 19/Jan/2023 · Runtime: 26 min
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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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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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S0E258
Benny M.'s TV Party (Commentary)
Air date: 24/Oct/2022 · Runtime: 22 min
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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.

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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.

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S0E256
Ben's Junk: Sony Trinitron PVM-1343MD (Professional Video Monitor)
Air date: 06/Oct/2022 · Runtime: 25 min
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A rather unprofessional look at a truly professional piece of gear. Such is the Archive… And, yes, “Junk” is used in the loosest way possible here.

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A rather unprofessional look at a truly professional piece of gear. Such is the Archive… And, yes, “Junk” is used in the loosest way possible here.

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S0E252
Sony Videocorders Update (CV-2100 & AV-3600) (8/2022)
Air date: 18/Aug/2022 · Runtime: 34 min
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…and the single most challenging project I’ve ever taken on…continues to kick my butt. Share in the frustration, won’t you?

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…and the single most challenging project I’ve ever taken on…continues to kick my butt. Share in the frustration, won’t you?

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S0E251
Ben Repairs: Radio Shack Executive Stress Eliminator
Air date: 04/Aug/2022 · Runtime: 18 min
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Testing out a potential, new occasionally recurring thing in which I undertake minor repairs on some item…and, as always, mock it a bit.

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Testing out a potential, new occasionally recurring thing in which I undertake minor repairs on some item…and, as always, mock it a bit.

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S0E250
Archive Thrifting #20: Fair(mont) (St.) Clouds over Mankato
Air date: 28/Jul/2022 · Runtime: 17 min
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Taken while shooting the AM Stereo episode. If nothing else, it was the least sticker-shock-intensive part of the trip.

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Taken while shooting the AM Stereo episode. If nothing else, it was the least sticker-shock-intensive part of the trip.

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S0E249
Ben's Junk: Sony SRF-A100 AM/AM Stereo/FM Portable Radio
Air date: 20/Jul/2022 · Runtime: 10 min
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A truly nice little radio (especially on the AM front)…and a nice little prelude to the OA 10th Anniversary episode.

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A truly nice little radio (especially on the AM front)…and a nice little prelude to the OA 10th Anniversary episode.

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S0E248
Ben's Junk: Midland WR400 NOAA Weather Radio (& other Radio Ramblings)
Air date: 14/Jul/2022 · Runtime: 24 min
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Mother Nature: (throws flash floods, tornadoes, derechos and blizzards at Archive HQ) Ben: I get the hint already! Geez…

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Mother Nature: (throws flash floods, tornadoes, derechos and blizzards at Archive HQ) Ben: I get the hint already! Geez…

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S0E245
The Eraser Laserdisc Experiment
Air date: 23/Jun/2022 · Runtime: 17 min
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Tackling one of the great urban legends of the Laserdisc format. Are there any “good” copies of Eraser? And, no, I’m not referring to the film itself.

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Tackling one of the great urban legends of the Laserdisc format. Are there any “good” copies of Eraser? And, no, I’m not referring to the film itself.

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S0E243
A Tour of the New OA Computer Rig (OA Computer Tour 2022)
Air date: 19/May/2022 · Runtime: 22 min
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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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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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S0E241
The “Can I Remember It?” stream (or, a smaller BENefit)
Air date: 07/May/2022 · Runtime: 142 min
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A little (non-alcoholic) wine, a little song...which'll all cease if the price is right. Otherwise, we'll chat and I may pick a techie brain or two.

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A little (non-alcoholic) wine, a little song...which'll all cease if the price is right. Otherwise, we'll chat and I may pick a techie brain or two.

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S0E240
Ben's Junk: Hotronic AP41 (Frame Synchronizer & Time Base Corrector)
Air date: 28/Apr/2022 · Runtime: 23 min
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It takes a lot to keep Ben’s Junk together…‘cause Ben’s Junk ain’t no good when it’s distorted and out-of-sync.

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It takes a lot to keep Ben’s Junk together…‘cause Ben’s Junk ain’t no good when it’s distorted and out-of-sync.

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S0E239
A BENefit for a new computer…or a loose Ask The Archive
Air date: 22/Apr/2022 · Runtime: 100 min
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Flying by the seat of Benny's ripped (by wear and tear) jeans using only an iPad and his (half-)wit to try and raise money for a new computer.

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Flying by the seat of Benny's ripped (by wear and tear) jeans using only an iPad and his (half-)wit to try and raise money for a new computer.

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S0E236
Ben's Junk: Blonder-Tongue BTX-111 "Ultraverter" (& ONTV Box Update)
Air date: 17/Mar/2022 · Runtime: 14 min
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An addendum to the “Prehistoric UHF” episode…and the “ONTV/Pay TV Vol. 2” episode—about three years too late.

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An addendum to the “Prehistoric UHF” episode…and the “ONTV/Pay TV Vol. 2” episode—about three years too late.

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S0E235
Ben's Junk: Magnus Chord Organ
Air date: 03/Mar/2022 · Runtime: 15 min
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After last week’s video, I had to seek a 600-second miracle of my own. It seems to involve turning into a less-charming Daniel Johnston.

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After last week’s video, I had to seek a 600-second miracle of my own. It seems to involve turning into a less-charming Daniel Johnston.

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S0E232
Ben's Junk: VuPoint Digital Video Converter (or, the circa 2010 YouTube video device)
Air date: 20/Jan/2022 · Runtime: 19 min
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Feeling nostalgic for those early YouTube potato video captures? I’ve got just the scratch for that itch…

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Feeling nostalgic for those early YouTube potato video captures? I’ve got just the scratch for that itch…

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S0E231
The Wire (via Sony PCM-701ES, Betamax)
Air date: 12/Jan/2022 · Runtime: 2 min
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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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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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S0E225
Ben's Junk: Sony Digital Mavica (Model MVC-FD73) (Floppy Disk Digital Camera from 1999)
Air date: 04/Nov/2021 · Runtime: 18 min
Summary

Finally getting into this newfangled digital camera stuff…whatdaya mean you can’t get 3.5” floppies anymore?!?

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Finally getting into this newfangled digital camera stuff…whatdaya mean you can’t get 3.5” floppies anymore?!?

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S0E224
Thereminiature/Pavanned (Version 6.66)
Air date: 31/Oct/2021 · Runtime: 6 min
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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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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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S0E223
Archive Thrifting #17: Spooktacular Savings
Air date: 21/Oct/2021 · Runtime: 25 min
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Get a witches shawl on and find a broomstick you can crawl on…and go thrifting with Benny-boy! (snap, snap)

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Get a witches shawl on and find a broomstick you can crawl on…and go thrifting with Benny-boy! (snap, snap)

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S0E221
Ben's Junk: Video Store Regulars (& Memories)
Air date: 23/Sep/2021 · Runtime: 27 min
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Most people would rent a video once…Benny-boy was just insane enough to rent the same tapes over and over…then eventually buy them.

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Most people would rent a video once…Benny-boy was just insane enough to rent the same tapes over and over…then eventually buy them.

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S0E216
Ben's Casino Travelogue (Deleted Segment From How I Spent My Summer VIII)
Air date: 29/Jul/2021 · Runtime: 7 min
Summary

The Archive delivers its first real travelogue…granted, it was all of a half-hour away from home, but still.

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The Archive delivers its first real travelogue…granted, it was all of a half-hour away from home, but still.

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S0E214
Ben's Junk: Akai GX-220 Reel-To-Reel Audiotape Deck
Air date: 08/Jul/2021 · Runtime: 21 min
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Of course, I had to pick up a rare and unusual deck for a tape cleaning rig. Also, not to be confused with the Akai GX-220D.

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Of course, I had to pick up a rare and unusual deck for a tape cleaning rig. Also, not to be confused with the Akai GX-220D.

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S0E209
A Geeky Evening With Benny-Boy
Air date: 13/May/2021 · Runtime: 32 min
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A late-night, low-light, romantic fishing expedition with everybody’s favorite Oddity Archivist…fishing for ArchiveAnnex material, that is.

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A late-night, low-light, romantic fishing expedition with everybody’s favorite Oddity Archivist…fishing for ArchiveAnnex material, that is.

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S0E208
Ben's Junk: GPX Digital TV Tuner + Recorder
Air date: 29/Apr/2021 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Can a (relative) cheapie from Menard’s drag the Archive’s off-air recording capabilities (kicking and screaming) into the 21st century? Sort of…

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Can a (relative) cheapie from Menard’s drag the Archive’s off-air recording capabilities (kicking and screaming) into the 21st century? Sort of…

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S0E203
Home Video Recording, 1972-Style (or, Ben's Complete U-Matic Rig)
Air date: 25/Feb/2021 · Runtime: 29 min
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Only about seven years in the making… With the occasional small liberty, a recreation of the first, commercially-available home videotape recording setup in North America. Depending on your perspective, it’s either hardcore or half-baked.

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Only about seven years in the making… With the occasional small liberty, a recreation of the first, commercially-available home videotape recording setup in North America. Depending on your perspective, it’s either hardcore or half-baked.

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S0E202
Ben's Junk: Sega Genesis Mini (Miniature Game Console)
Air date: 11/Feb/2021 · Runtime: 17 min
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Finishing up the trilogy of belatedly-acquired, nostalgically-motivated miniature video game consoles…

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Finishing up the trilogy of belatedly-acquired, nostalgically-motivated miniature video game consoles…

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S0E196
Archive Thrifting #12: (Not-So) Scary Deals
Air date: 22/Oct/2020 · Runtime: 25 min
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It’s the first Archive Thrifting Spooktacular! Strangely enough, it’s probably one of the least scary Thrifting episodes to date.

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It’s the first Archive Thrifting Spooktacular! Strangely enough, it’s probably one of the least scary Thrifting episodes to date.

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S0E195
Ben's Junk: Buster Keaton Video Collection
Air date: 08/Oct/2020 · Runtime: 41 min
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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…

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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…

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S0E194
Ben's Junk: JVC HR-S7600U S-VHS ET VCR (REVISITED)
Air date: 24/Sep/2020 · Runtime: 19 min
Summary

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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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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S0E193
Nitrogené (Synth Instrumental)
Air date: 10/Sep/2020 · Runtime: 2 min
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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.

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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.

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S0E190
Pavanned (Documentary Style) (Vaporwave?)
Air date: 24/Aug/2020 · Runtime: 1 min
Summary

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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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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S0E186
The Battle At Elderbush Gulch (2020 Redux)
Air date: 20/Jul/2020 · Runtime: 4 min
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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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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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S0E181
Ben Minnotte - The Happy Moog (Gets Stuck In Rush Hour) ("Moog" Instrumental)
Air date: 05/Jun/2020 · Runtime: 2 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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S0E180
Ben Minnotte - Switched-On Pavanned (Moog Instrumental)
Air date: 03/Jun/2020 · Runtime: 1 min
Summary

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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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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S0E179
Ben's Junk: Tiger Quiz Wiz
Air date: 28/May/2020 · Runtime: 13 min
Summary

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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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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S0E177
Ben's Junk: Sony SLO-325 Industrial Betamax
Air date: 30/Apr/2020 · Runtime: 19 min
Summary

Time to take a bet(t)a look at the Archive’s first Betamax—from before the Archive even existed (in every sense).

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Time to take a bet(t)a look at the Archive’s first Betamax—from before the Archive even existed (in every sense).

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S0E176
Ben's Junk: The OA (semi-)Supercomputer/OA Recording Studio Redux
Air date: 16/Apr/2020 · Runtime: 18 min
Summary

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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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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S0E175
Enhanced CD's (& other multimedia CD's) (an informal chat)
Air date: 02/Apr/2020 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

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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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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S0E173
Ben's Junk: Industrial Laserdiscs/ Anderic (Reproduction) Service Remote
Air date: 05/Mar/2020 · Runtime: 17 min
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Lookin’ under the hood of Ben’s laserdisc player (quite appropriately) with some General Motors discs.

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Lookin’ under the hood of Ben’s laserdisc player (quite appropriately) with some General Motors discs.

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S0E172
F.D.G. (Oddity Archive Sign-Off Muzak)
Air date: 02/Mar/2020 · Runtime: 3 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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S0E171
Ben's Junk: Behringer neutron (analog, Monophonic) Synthesizer
Air date: 20/Feb/2020 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Yes, I bought another synth. Yes, I swatted myself on the nose with a rolled-up newspaper over my lack of self-control.

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Yes, I bought another synth. Yes, I swatted myself on the nose with a rolled-up newspaper over my lack of self-control.

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S0E169
Ben's Junk: Cult VHS (& A Few DVD's) (2020 Edition)
Air date: 23/Jan/2020 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

An informal stroll few some cherry-picked titles from Ben’s (somewhat unintentional) collection of B-Movies and Cult Classics.

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An informal stroll few some cherry-picked titles from Ben’s (somewhat unintentional) collection of B-Movies and Cult Classics.

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S0E168
MovieCD
Air date: 09/Jan/2020 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

A would-be full-fledged video format episode…which got curtailed by (amazingly enough) a lack of computer stuff at Archive HQ.

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A would-be full-fledged video format episode…which got curtailed by (amazingly enough) a lack of computer stuff at Archive HQ.

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S0E165
Algorithmic Audio Mastering (CloudBounce Review)
Air date: 09/Dec/2019 · Runtime: 7 min
Summary

Can online audio mastering render audio mastering engineers obsolete? The short answer: No. Having said that, it’s not as bad as you’d think.

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Can online audio mastering render audio mastering engineers obsolete? The short answer: No. Having said that, it’s not as bad as you’d think.

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S0E163
Ben's Junk: Sony DCR-TRV320 Digital8 Handycam (Video8 Addendum)
Air date: 21/Nov/2019 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

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, at least) in regular use around Archive HQ.

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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, at least) in regular use around Archive HQ.

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S0E161
Telesound 13 (Moog/Realistic Concertmate MG-1)
Air date: 06/Nov/2019 · Runtime: 4 min
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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.

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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.

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S0E160
Haunted House (Halloween SFX Album Review)
Air date: 24/Oct/2019 · Runtime: 11 min
Summary

Can your heart (or better yet, head) stand a trip through this haunted house? No, seriously, this is our most headache-inducing one yet.

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Can your heart (or better yet, head) stand a trip through this haunted house? No, seriously, this is our most headache-inducing one yet.

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S0E154
Bennytronics Guitar Noise Experiment (Analog, Circa 1980-style) (COMPLETE SEGMENT)
Air date: 09/Aug/2019 · Runtime: 8 min
Summary

All seven minutes of the Archive’s low-grade, wannabe Frippertronics experiment! Earplugs are highly recommended.

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All seven minutes of the Archive’s low-grade, wannabe Frippertronics experiment! Earplugs are highly recommended.

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S0E152
Record Ripoffs Commercial Parodies (Vols. 1–9)
Air date: 18/Jul/2019 · Runtime: 20 min
Summary

New from K-Smell Records, it’s all those irritating moments that lead off each Record Ripoffs episode in one convenient package! ORDER NOW!!!

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New from K-Smell Records, it’s all those irritating moments that lead off each Record Ripoffs episode in one convenient package! ORDER NOW!!!

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S0E151
Archive Thrifting #7: Wii, Wii, All The Way Home
Air date: 04/Jul/2019 · Runtime: 20 min
Summary

I was going a little stir crazy at the end of last season. So, naturally, I decided to add a little to my at-home clutter.

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I was going a little stir crazy at the end of last season. So, naturally, I decided to add a little to my at-home clutter.

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S0E145
Discovision/Laserdisc Quirks (An Informal Discussion)
Air date: 25/Apr/2019 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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).

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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).

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S0E144
Ben's Junk: The Big Reel (Film Collector’s Magazine)
Air date: 11/Apr/2019 · Runtime: 18 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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S0E142
Ben's Junk: Ronco Mr. Microphone
Air date: 14/Mar/2019 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

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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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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S0E141
Archive Thrifting #6: Frostbite Falls
Air date: 28/Feb/2019 · Runtime: 21 min
Summary

Will our scrappy hero escape the clutches of the snow monster? Find out in our next installment: “Frosty The Slowman, or, Snow Thanks to You”!

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Will our scrappy hero escape the clutches of the snow monster? Find out in our next installment: “Frosty The Slowman, or, Snow Thanks to You”!

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S0E139
Ben’s Junk: Tyco VideoCam (Another Kiddie Camcorder)
Air date: 31/Jan/2019 · Runtime: 18 min
Summary

Ben’s recovering from a virus (and middle-ear dysfunction). Sounds like a good time to do a (kiddie) camcorder review.

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Ben’s recovering from a virus (and middle-ear dysfunction). Sounds like a good time to do a (kiddie) camcorder review.

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S0E124
Ben's Junk: Rocketfish Wireless Rear Speaker Kit
Air date: 02/Aug/2018 · Runtime: 7 min
Summary

There were a precious few hallmarks of the old Archive HQ that I did NOT want to carry over. Speaker wire running all over the room was one of them.

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There were a precious few hallmarks of the old Archive HQ that I did NOT want to carry over. Speaker wire running all over the room was one of them.

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S0E122
Archive Riffs: Selling Your Home?
Air date: 28/Jun/2018 · Runtime: 9 min
Summary

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!

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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!

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S0E114
Ben's Junk: The Archive HQ Bookshelf
Air date: 08/Mar/2018 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

What’s that thing with the face in the background? This, and many (well, a few) other questions will be answered at long last!

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What’s that thing with the face in the background? This, and many (well, a few) other questions will be answered at long last!

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S0E112
Ben's Junk: Discwasher Compact Disc Cleaner
Air date: 08/Feb/2018 · Runtime: 8 min
Summary

Taking a look at (possibly) the first-ever CD cleaner/repair thing to ever hit the market. Is it a lost classic?

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Taking a look at (possibly) the first-ever CD cleaner/repair thing to ever hit the market. Is it a lost classic?

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S0E110
Ben's Junk: Allsop 3 Orbitrac Record Cleaning System
Air date: 11/Jan/2018 · Runtime: 8 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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S0E100
Ben's Junk: DBX Cassettes (DBX Addendum)
Air date: 24/Aug/2017 · Runtime: 7 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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S0E96
Ben's Junk: Las Vegas Vacation (1997)
Air date: 29/Jun/2017 · Runtime: 20 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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S0E95
DBX Noise Reduction System (Commentary)
Air date: 22/Jun/2017 · Runtime: 17 min
Summary

Effectively tackling the three “(100% showtune-free) Musical March” episodes all at once. Who’da thunk old audio gear could be so controversial?

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Effectively tackling the three “(100% showtune-free) Musical March” episodes all at once. Who’da thunk old audio gear could be so controversial?

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S0E91
Ben's Junk: Vtech Socrates Educational Video System
Air date: 04/May/2017 · Runtime: 18 min
Summary

(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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(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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S0E90
Ben's Junk: Ben's Audiophile Albums
Air date: 06/Apr/2017 · Runtime: 14 min
Summary

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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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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S0E89
Ben's Junk: RCA Selectavision CED Player (SGT 250)
Air date: 23/Mar/2017 · Runtime: 13 min
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I was downright embarrassed by my old CED Player (see the CED episode). Obviously, an upgrade was in order.

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I was downright embarrassed by my old CED Player (see the CED episode). Obviously, an upgrade was in order.

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S0E88
Ben’s Junk: MD Walkman (Minidisc Addendum)
Air date: 09/Mar/2017 · Runtime: 9 min
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Like clockwork, I get my hands on a MD Walkman with a mic input just after I finish making the Minidisc episode. I swear it's a conspiracy.

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Like clockwork, I get my hands on a MD Walkman with a mic input just after I finish making the Minidisc episode. I swear it's a conspiracy.

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S0E85
Ben's Junk: Gemmy Douglas Fir Talking Christmas Tree
Air date: 15/Dec/2016 · Runtime: 13 min
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Well, I already discussed Big Mouth Billy Bass. Might as well finish the 90’s/Gemmy/Talking Novelty Item concept.

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Well, I already discussed Big Mouth Billy Bass. Might as well finish the 90’s/Gemmy/Talking Novelty Item concept.

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S0E81
Ben's Junk: Fisher-Price Star Station Sing-Along Machine
Air date: 22/Sep/2016 · Runtime: 12 min
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Fairly recent for an Archivism—let’s take a look at how the current generation of middle and high-schoolers grew up to be such narcissists.

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Fairly recent for an Archivism—let’s take a look at how the current generation of middle and high-schoolers grew up to be such narcissists.

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S0E78
Ben's Junk: (Some Of) Ben's Vinyl Collection
Air date: 11/Aug/2016 · Runtime: 42 min
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Lately, I've been getting asked quite a bit about my music collection. All I can say is, be careful what you wish for.

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Lately, I've been getting asked quite a bit about my music collection. All I can say is, be careful what you wish for.

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S0E75
Record Ripoffs (Commentary)
Air date: 23/Jun/2016 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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S0E73
Ben's Junk: VCR Co-Pilot
Air date: 09/Jun/2016 · Runtime: 10 min
Summary

I already discussed this one back on the VCR Ephemera episode, but didn't have one, so I couldn't test it. Let's rectify that situation.

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I already discussed this one back on the VCR Ephemera episode, but didn't have one, so I couldn't test it. Let's rectify that situation.

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S0E62
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Air date: 10/Dec/2015 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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S0E60
Ben's Junk: Fisher-Price PXL 2000 Camcorder
Air date: 12/Nov/2015 · Runtime: 12 min
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Discussing what was arguably the most difficult restoration project I’ve (successfully) undertaken. Special thanks once again to Stephen Greer for his generous donation.

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Discussing what was arguably the most difficult restoration project I’ve (successfully) undertaken. Special thanks once again to Stephen Greer for his generous donation.

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S0E56
Ben's Junk: Rejuvenique Revisited (plus Contest!)
Air date: 01/Oct/2015 · Runtime: 14 min
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Looking back on the mental and physical scars sustained while making the Rejuvenique episode--and the mask too.

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Looking back on the mental and physical scars sustained while making the Rejuvenique episode--and the mask too.

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S0E55
Ben Tries Bonomo's Turkish Taffy
Air date: 17/Sep/2015 · Runtime: 6 min
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Made as a thank you to the viewer who sent this. A thank you for not sending us any Magic Clown ephemera, that is.

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Made as a thank you to the viewer who sent this. A thank you for not sending us any Magic Clown ephemera, that is.

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S0E52
(Unofficial) Ben's Junk: Philips CD-I (model 220)
Air date: 09/Jul/2015 · Runtime: 7 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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S0E48
The Death of Analog TV (Commentary)
Air date: 11/Jun/2015 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Little did I know... NOTE: If you don't like my dry, rambling (and stutter-heavy) commentaries, you might wanna skip this one.

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Little did I know... NOTE: If you don't like my dry, rambling (and stutter-heavy) commentaries, you might wanna skip this one.

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S0E43
The DuMont Network (Deleted Game Show Segment)
Air date: 05/Feb/2015 · Runtime: 9 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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S0E42
1-900 ARCHIVE Vol. 2 (Commentary)
Air date: 22/Jan/2015 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

A dual commentary for both 1-900 ARCHIVE volumes. WARNING: Wrestling aficionados may not like what I have to say.

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A dual commentary for both 1-900 ARCHIVE volumes. WARNING: Wrestling aficionados may not like what I have to say.

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S0E39
Ben's Junk: Multi-System VHS VCR (Hitachi VT-M768EM)
Air date: 04/Dec/2014 · Runtime: 11 min
Summary

Finally, a VCR that can play all international formats! What do you mean, it only has mono sound?!? What you do mean I need converter boxes?!?

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Finally, a VCR that can play all international formats! What do you mean, it only has mono sound?!? What you do mean I need converter boxes?!?

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S0E38
Ben's Junk : 8-Track/Cassette "Adaptor"
Air date: 20/Nov/2014 · Runtime: 8 min
Summary

SPOILER ALERT: Whoa-oh here it comes/Watch out boy, it'll chew them up/Whoa-oh here it comes/It's a tape eater!

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SPOILER ALERT: Whoa-oh here it comes/Watch out boy, it'll chew them up/Whoa-oh here it comes/It's a tape eater!

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S0E37
Halloween Special 2013 (Commentary)
Air date: 09/Oct/2014 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Must be that magic time of year again when Ben lazily dusts off the previous year's Halloween episode for a commentary.

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Must be that magic time of year again when Ben lazily dusts off the previous year's Halloween episode for a commentary.

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S0E34
Ben's Junk: VHS Camcorder (RCA CC285)
Air date: 31/Jul/2014 · Runtime: 8 min
Summary

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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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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S0E33
Format Wars 2 (COMMENTARY)
Air date: 03/Jul/2014 · Runtime: 14 min
Summary

By request, Ben discusses "Format Wars". By unilateral action, Ben discusses both "Format Wars" videos in one convenient (for him) commentary.

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By request, Ben discusses "Format Wars". By unilateral action, Ben discusses both "Format Wars" videos in one convenient (for him) commentary.

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S0E32
Ben's Junk: VideoNow PVD Player
Air date: 23/Jun/2014 · Runtime: 5 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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S0E31
Ben's Junk: Sony Super Betamax
Air date: 19/Jun/2014 · Runtime: 8 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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S0E30
Archive Riffs: Atomic Alert (Elementary Edition)
Air date: 12/Jun/2014 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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S0E25
Archive Riffs: Cigarette Commercials
Air date: 27/Feb/2014 · Runtime: 6 min
Summary

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).

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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).

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S0E19
Hallmark Presents: Spooky Sounds
Air date: 31/Oct/2013 · Runtime: 11 min
Summary

Given we followed up the first Halloween Special with a review of a "spooky sound effects" album, we figured it wouldn't hurt to do it again.

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Given we followed up the first Halloween Special with a review of a "spooky sound effects" album, we figured it wouldn't hurt to do it again.

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S0E17
National Anthem Conspiracy Theory (Redux)
Air date: 22/Aug/2013 · Runtime: 5 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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S0E15
VHS Vault Vol. 1 (Amvest Video) (Commentary)
Air date: 27/Jun/2013 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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S0E13
Local TV Special (Commentary)
Air date: 13/Jun/2013 · Runtime: 21 min
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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.

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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.

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S0E12
Archive Riffs: Petaluma Chicken
Air date: 06/Jun/2013 · Runtime: 5 min
Summary

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).

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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).

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S0E10
Greetings From the Stars (Sort Of)
Air date: 02/May/2013 · Runtime: 8 min
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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.

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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.

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S0E9
American EXXXtasy (Commentary)
Air date: 04/Apr/2013 · Runtime: 16 min
Summary

Perhaps the Archive's most infamous episode needed a little more context. Maybe not. Nevertheless, it got it anyway--the context, that is.

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Perhaps the Archive's most infamous episode needed a little more context. Maybe not. Nevertheless, it got it anyway--the context, that is.

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S0E8
Freedom is a Hammer (Album Review)
Air date: 07/Mar/2013 · Runtime: 9 min
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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.

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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.

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S0E5
Sounds to Make You Shiver
Air date: 31/Oct/2012 · Runtime: 5 min
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A nice, compact little review of one of the most (in)famous "drugstore" records ever released. Bet you thought we didn't have a copy!

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A nice, compact little review of one of the most (in)famous "drugstore" records ever released. Bet you thought we didn't have a copy!

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S0E4
The Max Headroom Incident of 1987 (Commentary)
Air date: 18/Oct/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
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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).

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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).

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Ben Minnotte
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Eric Gerstein
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David A. Scott Jr.
Himself
Linda Evans
Linda Evans
Self (archive footage)
John Schuck
John Schuck
Herman Munster (archive footage)
Lee Meriwether
Lee Meriwether
Lily Munster (archive footage)
Jason Marsden
Jason Marsden
Eddie Munster (archive footage)
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Hilary Van Dyke
Marilyn Munster (archive footage)
Howard Morton
Howard Morton
Grandpa Munster (archive footage)
Ernest Lee Thomas
Ernest Lee Thomas
Roger "Raj" Thomas (archive footage)
Anne-Marie Johnson
Anne-Marie Johnson
Nadine Hudson-Thomas (archive footage)
Haywood Nelson
Haywood Nelson
Dwayne Nelson (archive footage)
Fred Berry
Fred Berry
Fred "Rerun" Stubbs (archive footage)
Shirley Hemphill
Shirley Hemphill
Shirley Wilson (archive footage)
Martin Lawrence
Martin Lawrence
Maurice Winfield (archive footage)
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Larry Saltis
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Jared Chandler
Jared Chandler
Jared Chandler (archive footage)
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Konstantinos Kovas
Dino Kovas (archive footage)

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