Podcast First Look: The Story of the First Cell Phone

In September 1973, Martin Cooper from Motorola did something no human had ever done before. From the streets of New York, he made the world's first cellular phone call. It was just a prototype, but this kicked off a 10-year, and $100 million journey to get a true mobile phone on the market.The result? The Dynatac 8000x: the world's very first cell phone.This is a look back on not just the journey of this incredible device, but the quick impact it had on society. Despite its huge price tag, it became the must-have accessory for the super-rich and those on Wall Street. From Gordon Gekko to Zack Morris, the Dynatac 8000x quickly became one of those defining 1980s objects. And little did we know at the time, but this giant, brick of a phone would pave the way for a future that no one saw coming...For being a part of Patreon, enjoy this early, and ad-free first look!-Jamie