Oddity Archive
Overview:
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.
Archive Thrifting #34: Getting Back On The Horse
Season 14 · Episode 1
KLAK Goes Commercial (Halloween Special 2025)
Season 14 · Episode 2
Random (Video) Reel-To-Reel Vol. 2 (Leftover Turkeys)
Season 14 · Episode 3
Christmas Hams (Christmas Special 2025)
Season 14 · Episode 4
Prehistoric A&E
Season 14 · Episode 5
The "Checkerboard" Sitcoms of 1987
Season 14 · Episode 6
United Artists Theatre Laserdiscs (1991-94)
Season 14 · Episode 7
Local TV Vol. 10 (A Fifth of Commercials)
Season 14 · Episode 8
Ben Vs. Digital Music (Vol. 1: 1999-2001)
Season 14 · Episode 9
Emergency Broadcast Salute Vol. 3 (Changes)
Season 14 · Episode 10
Local TV Vol. 11 (Lottery Game Shows)
Season 14 · Episode 11
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