Jul 16, 2015 · 24m
The Archive is back on YouTube! But, not without (desperately) seeking out some alternatives in the meantime.
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 4 Episodes
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Jul 30, 2015 · 24m
Today's burning question: Is it pronounced "stare-eo" or "steer-eo"?
Aug 13, 2015 · 19m
Naughty words WITHOUT Oddity Archive® – 22 Naughty words WITH Oddity Archive® – 21
Aug 27, 2015 · 39m
The 3rd annual Archive LaserKaraoke Party is on (sort of)!
Sep 10, 2015 · 24m
Breaker for a short-short. This is the Oddity Archive. What's yer handle, good buddy?
Sep 24, 2015 · 25m
Oddity Archive®: Also available for birthday parties, weddings and bar mitzvahs.
Oct 8, 2015 · 27m
Recently, we came into a small jackpot of Pickwick albums. Given this label's long-standing history with the Archive, it only seemed appropriate to devote an entire episode to the king of all "drugstore" labels.
Oct 22, 2015 · 20m
Oddity Archive: Now in high-pile carpetvision!
Nov 5, 2015 · 18m
VCR Ephemera, or, Oddity Archive for beginners.
Nov 19, 2015 · 20m
I got a message from the Action Max. “I’m crappy. Hope you’re crappy, too.”
Dec 3, 2015 · 20m
You wanted a history lesson, you got a history lesson. Hope you don't mind a really, really long slideshow.
Dec 17, 2015 · 26m
Some of you aren't singing. Don't think I can't tell.
Dec 31, 2015 · 32m
The donations were multiplying like, well, rabbits. I figured y'all were trying to tell me something. (Did I really just type "y'all"? Heaven help me.)
Jan 7, 2016 · 23m
Movies pressed on records? Should've waited for the 21st century (the hipsters would love it).
Jan 21, 2016 · 24m
Lots of effort for little (or no) reward? Sounds about right for the Archive.
Feb 4, 2016 · 24m
The Oddity Archive® keeps you up to date with what’s hot—as long as the system doesn’t crash—again.
Feb 18, 2016 · 19m
Dramamine? Check. Airsick bag? Check. My confidence? Nope.
Mar 3, 2016 · 23m
...or, Ben vs. Another Expensive Hobby or, Ben cures the hams or, Ben was already a total ham. Why make it worse?
Mar 17, 2016 · 25m
The Oddity Archive® strives to provide the best and latest in home theater tune-ups. They still make laserdiscs, right?
Mar 31, 2016 · 23m
The most risque episode of the Archive since...the last one.
Apr 14, 2016 · 29m
The Archive attempts to preserve some (intentionally) disposable culture. It was inevitable.
Apr 28, 2016 · 33m
It’s the 100th episode of the Archive and the expectations are high. Guess we better do something good and commercial.
May 12, 2016 · 28m
Can you really become “techno-hip” all because of a computer chip?
May 26, 2016 · 29m
It’s been a long and difficult season. Let’s end it with something fun (if I can figure out how to assemble these toys, that is).
Season 4 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Oddity Archive Season 4 premiere?
Oddity Archive Season 4 premiered on July 16, 2015.
How many episodes are in Oddity Archive Season 4?
Oddity Archive Season 4 has 24 episodes.
What is the first episode of Oddity Archive Season 4?
The season opens with Season 4 Episode 1, "Microbroadcasting (or, Oddity Archive Goes Part 15)". It aired on July 16, 2015.
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