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Matt has a vintage "squeaky clean" Toshiba personal stereo + dock + speakers. Press PLAY to find out if this "new in box" electronic marvel of miniaturization is "put in the batteries and play 'Radar Love" or not. Hint in the tag bar...

Computer game players, what do these phrases mean to you? "Prince of Persia," "The Oregon Trail," "Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?," "Snood," "Doom,"and Runescapes." It's TeensREACT time again as newbies die in the maze, hunt deer, track down fugitives, shoot demons, and go from stand alone games to cooperative games. Press PLAY to see if these old computer games flummox young game players as they did you back in the day.;)

Submitted for your curiosity, "The Tale of Subnautica." Note: If you intend to play either "Subnautica" or "Subnautica: Below Zero," play the game(s) first! (This timeline has numerous spoilers for these games.) Otherwise, press PLAY to find out more about The Architects, Terran Transgovs, the "Mercury II," The Mongolian group, the "Degasi," the fate of the Torgals, Alterra, the "Aurora," the life of Riley Robinson, etc. It's a long, complicated story about vanity, hubris, karma, exploration and understanding.

What is this? A "Young Jackie Chan" movie with a 20-year-old plot? Accented Cinema takes a look at recent bad Chines movies and dissects them like a harvest-destroying Locust. Press PLAY to find out why The Past isn't as good as you remember it.;)

Sometimes, a treasure pops up on YouTube that you've never heard of before. Presented for your viewing a look at "the 1920's Channel" in general, and "The Covered Wagon" movie in particular. Press PLAY to see "The Oregon Trail" play out onscreen, when such travels were within the memory of real pioneers. ("The 1920's Channel" person has been making videos for the past five years and provides a window into the early years of Hollywood.;)

"Hey there sport, I'm Stanley Pines and have I got something special for door-to-door presentations! This StanCo, er, Singer rube persuader has it all: pitch and music on compact cassette, and pictures of StanCo products that show up on the full color screen. Get one today and sell your way to prosperity the StanCo way!" Press PLAY to find out if Techmoan can get this 1970's tech to advance the film strip via "tones on tape." (StanCo is a faux company created by "Grunklestan Pines" of "Gravity Falls." No gnomes were hurt during Techmoan's take apart segment.;)

Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, IAmChino – Tamo Bien

Press PLAY for an interview with "Weird Al" Yankovic.

Warning, educational content ahead! Press PLAY to see if it is possible to "do the alphabet thing" with "Bob's Burgers.";)

Before "There I Ruined It," Bill McClintock was doing musical mashups. Press PLAY to see/hear Bill's first classic rock mashup. I found it...interesting. I wonder what Black Sabbath fans will say?;) Al Stewart/Nirvana: "Come as the Cat"

I HATE those TikTok-inspired, Smartphone-formatted, YouTube shorts! Just make a video with a normal size frame, Shorts are eye straining. Submitted for comment, what's your take on this TikTok thing? Press PLAY to hear Hank Williams Rap!? Jolene/Sweet Dreams Are Made of This

It's a Saturday, and Matt has another piece of unknown/lesser-known tech. Press PLAY to find out the difference between the 1992 NT-1 and the far more interesting NT-2. Take a look at how small the tape cassette was compared to the Microcassetter!

Lazy Game Reviewer has found something rare for MiniDisc fans: An internal MiniDisc Data drive. Press PLAY if your want to find out how this 1995-era MiniDisc drive works with which software and under what conditions.;)

A No Copyright Songs cover of LFZ's "Popsicle" to cool off impending summer heat.;)

It's been on and off between clouds and sun, so I'll end with something shiny and bright. Press PLAY to see and hear a young keyboard artist who can carry a classic tune. (Did this brighten your day?;) Iowa, Summer of 2017: The Glenn Miller Orchestra plays guess what...

A short (sorta) music video with lyrics for "Gravity Falls" that plays out in less that 2 minutes. Press PLAY if you've ever wondered what lyrics go to this Y7 animated TV show of not-so-long ago.;) See you this Summer! (What are you doing this June 22nd?;)

Surfing YouTube, there are a lot of angry posts about everything under the sun. Submitted for your amusement, the first of three playlists titled: "Bob's Burgers songs that make me happy." Press PLAY if you're angry/depressed/fed up with the world and need a change of pace, pronto.;)

I'm checking sometimes on Twitter/X yet I have little time. I don't hang on much on Facebook but it's great to meet again. Songfacts is way better than any other site...

Rachel Zegler the actor took off for the Middle East after the paying public rejected Walt Disney's "Snow White Made For Modern Audiences." I was looking at a collection of comedians roasting "Snow White," when one comedian asked how Rachel Zegler sounds as a singer. Press PLAY to find out if Rachel Zegler can "do Susan Boyle." (I suspect that Susan Boyle could give her some pointers about Humility and "not destroying her acting career.";) Rachel Zegler sings "Bohemian Rhapsody"

"Alteori" has something to say about a recent game. Press PLAY to find out what the controversy is about this "drug dealer/maker" game. I'll let the chips fall where they may, though having a Drug Dealer/Maker as the game protagonist crosses the line for me. (You have been warned!)

Spring has arrived, and another YouTube viewer is on the Speedy Beaver bus to Oregon. Press PLAY to find out if this look at the Pilot/first episode will turn into a roller coaster ride around end through The Mystery Shack... Episode one of "The Owl House"

Here's something for "Star Trek" fans wondering about the U.S.S. Voyager's Holographic doctor. Press PLAY to find out the various kinds of holographic roles Robert Picardo filled, and could you imagine him as "Neelix"!?

When "Techmoan" finished up with the B&O Beosystem 10, he got tinny/distorted sound as the volume level rose above half way. Press PLAY to find out what happens when B&O CX50 external speakers are plugged in. "Speaker wires? What are those?;)

Scarred scarlet sunset Purpled November sky Single goodbye teardrop In agreement with my sigh Livin’s rough out here When year’s near done Mighty tough out here Worse without you, Hon I tried to make you like it Built a maple rack for spice Never cared much ‘bout curtains But them you sewed was nice Bought you a pawned guitar You didn’t care if second-hand Said since you was a social gal Pined to play up in a band Because you liked to wander We tramped them summer streams Just holding your fine hand Was something from a dream Never noticed beauty In how a fence line bends Until you snapped that picture Hoped seein’d never end Been a year tomorrow You loaded up your car No space for everything Evenings stare at that guitar If you maybe need it The door is still unlocked I could go bag seed If ever you should stop Don’t blame you for leaving Blame black jets of snowy winter Hardest on you and me, girl I heard your music splinter Living here’s damn foolish Guess that’s why I’m at home A fool like me was meant To be dirt quiet and alone *****

All right, you "Firefly" fans, it's time to learn how to really swear in Chinese! Press PLAY to find out the four kinds of swear subjects and what happens when they're combined. Happy April Fool's Day, Gweilo!