Retro Tech - Season 1 - Eps 4: Walkman
When the Sony Walkman hit the market in the 1970s, it was the first time we were able to take our music with us on-the-go. Marques explores this iconic piece of tech—from the inspiration behind its compact design to how it changed portable audio forever. He also enlist the help of fellow YouTube creator Judner A.K.A. Uravgconsumer to fix a busted Walkman. The Gregory Brothers join me to test out whether a vintage Walkman is durable enough to survive a game of ultimate frisbee.
About Retro Tech
Title: Retro Tech
First Air Date: 2019-12-02
Last Air Date: 2021-04-17
Status: Canceled
Rating: 9/10 (from 1 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 11
Network: YouTube Premium
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Vox Media Studios
Synopsis
Follow tech guru Marques Brownlee as he uncovers how iconic technology of the past came to life and shaped history. In each episode, Marques meets with fellow YouTube creators, experts, and celebrity guests, to explore the impact each piece of vintage tech has had on our culture and why these pieces remain so revolutionary.
Cast
Marques Brownlee
Self - Host
