Best Lava Lamp?
A video that no one asked for, which took an unreasonable amount time to make.
https://youtu.be/ipFePT4Z270 2026-01-31 13:39:52 +0000 UTC View Post
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AUDIO ODDCAST JAN ’26
Here’s the Audio only version of the new Patreon exclusive update. The main video version is available in a separate post.
Take care.
2026-01-24 14:00:26 +0000 UTC View PostVIDEO ODDCAST JAN ’26
Something for the weekend.
A bit earlier than anticipated, here’s my first Patreon exclusive update for 2026.
2026-01-24 14:00:04 +0000 UTC
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AEI Foreground Music System
You’ve heard of Background Music but what about Foreground Music? Let’s take a look at this AEI player and its carts and see what we can discover about this pretty much undocumented (until...
2026-01-18 14:43:14 +0000 UTC View PostREVIEW: Philips Combo Vinyl & CD Player
Well it seemed like a good idea…
https://youtu.be/vLJdHxp6XFw
This has been a tricky one to assemble as every ti...
2026-01-07 16:42:57 +0000 UTC View PostBest Volcano Lamp?
Time for some hard hitting consumer journalism answering the question no one else dares to ask… Which is the best Volcano Lamp?
December 2025 Oddcast
Arriving just in the nick of time, it’s my December/Christmas 2025 update for everyone here on Patreon.
Have a good one.
2025-12-24 13:43:36 +0000 UTC View Post
We Are Rewind Curtis Blaster REVIEW
Perhaps 2025’s most requested item for me to test has arrived just in the nick of time, it’s the Curtis Blaster/Boombox from We Are Rewind.
2025-12-11 16:54:57 +0000 UTC View Post
The RiddimVox
I’ve finally got something new (old) to show you - and despite all the issues I’ve had while making this video, I don’t think it’s turned out too bad in the end for something that's been as...
2025-12-07 12:28:53 +0000 UTC View PostApologies for the delay.
(As always) I am working on my next video, however this one has been very slow going due to yet another frustrating health snag.
Nothing too serious this time, just an agonising shoulder pai...
2025-12-05 20:59:46 +0000 UTC View PostDead quick tip - no charge
I’m not sure if this is worthy of a video - but I made it anyway as I thought it might be helpful to someone somewhere.
2025-11-30 21:34:26 +0000 UTC
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Waves of emotion.
In a Patreon update a while ago I mentioned my years' long fruitless search for one of these. Well I finally landed this great white whale, so here’s a silly little video about this soon to be c...
2025-11-25 16:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostPERSONAL SURROUND SOUND
This time I’m testing out a surround sound neck speaker. You might have seen me test other personal surround systems in the past, but they've all had limitations/flaws when it comes to AV pass th...
2025-11-20 19:54:14 +0000 UTC View PostThe 125 pound Record Weight
A video review (of sorts) of the HumminGuru Lumi.
https://youtu.be/NAUu5PzUEek
Oh I just want to ...
2025-11-07 17:33:24 +0000 UTC View PostPanasonic’s Mr Thin range
This one has taken longer than expected for what I anticipated would be a ‘quick video’ about a range of pocket radios. However due to the extra time I had to do research on this one, I d...
2025-10-31 18:55:17 +0000 UTC View PostOctober 2025 No-video Oddcast
It’s that time again. Here’s a feature length Patreon exclusive Oddcast (audio only version) featuring a lot of very little. The video version is available in a separate post.<...
2025-10-22 18:58:48 +0000 UTC View PostOctober 2025 Video Oddcast
It’s that time again. Here’s a feature length Patreon exclusive Oddcast featuring a lot of very little. There’s an audio only version available in a separate post.
2025-10-22 18:58:35 +0000 UTC
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A video about a connector.
I really couldn’t figure out how best to name this video. I have no interest in trying to compete with the ever increasing wave of AI Slop and SEO clickbait nonsense. So I decided I might as well...
2025-10-18 16:16:39 +0000 UTC View PostNot a format.
A little video about something that isn’t what it appears to be.
https://youtu.be/c6TiIduyag0
Y...
2025-10-11 15:41:01 +0000 UTC View PostA belt too far?
My 50% successful repair shown in the last video gave me enough confidence to tackle another job I’d been putting off for some time. You might have seen me mention that the Sony bookshelf HiFi sy...
2025-10-07 12:44:06 +0000 UTC View PostNot A Boombox - Epilogue
A ‘what happened next’ update regarding the pair of faulty Panasonic SY-PA100s.
https://youtu.be/9VUorpwiDcs 2025-09-30 15:28:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Colour E-ink picture frame
This device has reminded me why I started making YouTube videos in the first place. Back then I wanted an excuse to test out new tech that I otherwise might not have bought just for myself. “Oh t...
2025-09-21 13:01:09 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon Oddcast Audio for September 2025
It’s time for a Patron only audio experience. Unfortunately my energy levels are a bit depleted at the moment, so please only listen to this one if you’re happy with a low-key experience.
Patreon Oddcast Video for September 2025
It’s time for a Patron only video. Unfortunately my energy levels are a bit depleted at the moment, so please only watch this one if you’re happy with a low-key experience.
2025-09-16 15:58:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Not a Boombox (UPDATED)
Could this be the bulkiest portable CD player? If not it must be in the running. However CD playback is only one feature, it’s a different one that really caught my attention.
2025-09-11 17:25:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Same as it ever was.
As I am sure you’re all aware, any new cassette boombox isn’t going to be ‘good’. However do I still regularly get asked ‘what about this one’ or someone will send me a link to a new on...
2025-09-08 17:40:49 +0000 UTC View PostSeventeen+ years ago
It’s been an odd week with a death, a marriage and an MRI. As a result, video production has been slower than anticipated. The new video is also currently on hold while I wait for the delivery of...
2025-09-03 14:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostVID PIX
You might recall me mentioning (quite a while ago) that I was on the look out for a modern stand-alone video music visualiser. If you don’t, it doesn’t matter, I barely remember saying it, but ...
2025-08-27 18:40:00 +0000 UTC View PostA better Burger?
I think we can all agree, my video on the original Sound Burger record player was the only reason this product returned from the dead (*citation needed).
Well now there’s rival device from ...
2025-08-19 17:32:40 +0000 UTC View PostOld man messes with stuff
The delivery of a ‘new’ VHS tape provided the catalyst for twenty three minutes of loosely connected video nonsense.