Old's Cool — A Retro Tech Podcast
Episodes
Samsung and Apple are blowing the phone market wide open — again
Daniel Bader and Stephen Radosha discuss the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, praising its wider aspect ratio for bridging the gap between phone and tablet.
Sam Altman's all good, very bad week
Hosts Daniel Vader and Steven Radosha discuss the rapid evolution of AI models, highlighting Google’s delayed Gemini 3.
Copy! That! Floppy!
Hosts Daniel Bader and Steve Radeau discuss the urgency of preserving retro tech, highlighting the "Copy That Floppy" initiative to archive degrading magnetic media.
Napoleon would've loved AI
The hosts discuss the US approaching its 250th anniversary and share personal reflections on aging, morning routines, and creative habits.
The death of cheap tech
Hosts Daniel Bader and Steven Rados discuss the rising cost of tech, analyzing Valve’s expensive Steam Machine and intra-generational price hikes for consoles.
The proper way to cash in on nostalgia
Hosts Daniel and Stuart critique the overpriced Commodore 8020 flip phone while praising the revived Pebble Time 2 for its longevity and customization.
Retro games and a brand new Siri
Hosts Daniel Bader and Steven Radosha discuss retro gaming, sharing memories of NES classics like Duck Hunt and debating the merits of difficult titles versus accessible cozy games.
AI may be the only way to save obsolete tech
Steven and Daniel discuss using AI for "vibe coding" retro tech projects, like recreating drivers for vintage HP palmtops.
Friction-maxxing and the rebirth of physical media
Hosts Daniel Bader and Steve Radosha discuss the Canadian Online Broadcast Act and Daniel’s recent media appearances.
I'm a Pisces and you're a Gemini (model)
Hosts Daniel Bader and Steven Rodosia discuss reality TV hosts like Jeff Probst and Bob Barker before pivoting to a critical analysis of Google I/O.