Jul 4, 2013 · 19m
Because nothing says "Happy 200th, America" like crappy "collectibles", Up With People and bizarre Government films.
Oddity Archive
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.
Created by: Ben Minnotte
Season 2 Episodes
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Jul 18, 2013 · 22m
Featuring such great (non-)hits from the likes of Hairy Nielsen, BAAB, William Turkey and many, many more! Order today!!!
Aug 1, 2013 · 26m
What do you mean Ben is fashion-challenged?
Aug 15, 2013 · 27m
Seeing as the Archive somehow managed to hit the 30 episode mark, it seemed like a good time to throw a nice, little (tax-deductible) party. Plus, Ben sings a viewer poll-selected song (a move that was instantly regretted by all who voted).
Aug 29, 2013 · 20m
Covert broadcasts...and how to decode them (your results may vary).
Sep 12, 2013 · 16m
Or, as Ben likes to call it, the Max Headroom Incident's annoying, less creative little brother.
Sep 20, 2013 · 16m
And Ben thought it would just be another cool toy for his collection. How naive...
Sep 26, 2013 · 27m
Learn to gamble--Archive style! God help us...
Oct 14, 2013 · 28m
Come visit the Archive Children's Disco before it's condemned!
Oct 24, 2013 · 30m
Forced to discuss his fourth knockoff Disco record in a row, Ben has a slight meltdown.
Nov 7, 2013 · 14m
VHS vs. Beta? How 1977...
Nov 21, 2013 · 22m
Ben's still having nightmares about being forced to play charades with Rich Little.
Dec 5, 2013 · 22m
An interesting, but (unsurprisingly) failed, early attempt at multimedia interactivity.
Dec 19, 2013 · 25m
Five forgotten holiday albums that will...more than likely remain forgotten.
Jan 2, 2014 · 20m
Have you ever wanted to make "melons" in real estate? If so, you've come to the right place!
Jan 16, 2014 · 29m
...because salesmen need the comfort of knowing that their product is truly the answer to all problems (consumerist OR existential).
Jan 23, 2014 · 17m
Don't screw with Jam Handy!
Feb 6, 2014 · 22m
The Archive is currently experiencing technical difficulties...LOTS of them...and Ben refuses to take responsibility. So there.
Feb 20, 2014 · 24m
If V.D. really is for everybody, why don't I have it?
Mar 6, 2014 · 18m
...because only Ben would be stupid enough to devote an entire regular Archive episode to between-show filler.
Mar 20, 2014 · 38m
Alternate Title: Why Ben should never make a full "behind-the-scenes" episode. Alternate Title #2: Ben stammers for 38 minutes. Alternate Title #3: Why Ben will never get a date.
Apr 3, 2014 · 31m
The Archive gathers together all your favorite '70's hits--then realizes that the major labels, the RIAA, etc. would have our nuts in a sling over it. More ripoff records it is then! All 70's edition!
Apr 17, 2014 · 14m
Wait, there's a logic to all this?
May 1, 2014 · 24m
It's time for a few changes in Archiveland.
May 8, 2014 · 19m
***THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A ***SEVERE FALSE NOSTALGIA WARNING*** FOR YOUR AREA UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***
May 29, 2014 · 27m
Alternate Title: How to Survive an Unprovoked Attack From Your Electric Mixer.
Season 2 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Oddity Archive Season 2 premiere?
Oddity Archive Season 2 premiered on July 4, 2013.
How many episodes are in Oddity Archive Season 2?
Oddity Archive Season 2 has 26 episodes.
What is the first episode of Oddity Archive Season 2?
The season opens with Season 2 Episode 1, "Bicentennial Fever". It aired on July 4, 2013.
Go to Season 2 Episode 1