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Man Behind The Machine

by Man Behind The Machine

Man Behind The Machine 1980s retro computers, cybernetics, Machine learning, art, A.I. music, sound experiments and interviews about computers, electronic music, sound design, AR, dystopian futures, synthesizers, philosophy, artificial intelligence, video art, virtual reality, and more.

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Episodes

  1. Goonies 2 : Search for One-Eye Willie

    On this episode: Goonies 2 : Search for One-Eye Willie w guests Copy, Clone, Detroit and Inspirado Projecto

  2. VCFMW 20TH: JERI ELLSWORTH, DR. OBSOLETO HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SHOW

    **Episode Description — *Man Behind The Machine: “Dr. Obsoleto at VCF Midwest 20”*** Step into the neon glow of nostalgia as **Dr. Obsoleto** takes listeners on a retro-futurist journey through the **20th Anniversary of the Vintage Computer Festival Midwest** — the ultimate gathering of analog...

  3. 1980s Man Cave Dr. Obsoleto

    1980s Man Cave Dr. Obsoleto

  4. Dr Obsoleto Inspector gadget : Commodore PET 4032 4013

    On this episode: Dr obsoleto discovers PET archive Inspector gadget : Commodore PET 4032 4013

  5. Detroit Night Shift w Dr Obsoleto

    On this episode: Detroit Night Shift w Dr Obsoleto talks 80s, analog and AI

  6. TPUG: DAVE BRADLEY (8-BIT COMMODORE MAN) PET DR. OBSOLETO 80S RETRO COMPUTING

    ON THIS EPISODE: TPUG MEETING: DAVE BRADLEY (COMMODORE 8-BIT MAN) PET DR. OBSOLETO. A REVIEW OF March 20, 2025, at 7 PM EST for a special TPUG meeting featuring the one and only Dave Bradley, a longtime TPUG member and renowned Commodore enthusiast. Hosted by Dr Obsoleto. Dave, known for his...

  7. AI DeepSeek

    AI AND DeepSeek

  8. Day of divergence: January 13,1984, Jack Tramiel, Commodore

    Dr. Obsoleto has declared January 13 a *sacred day of reflection and reverence*. For His Holiness Jack Tramiel, as this day transcends the corporate politics of 1984, symbolizing a profound schism in the digital age—a moment when the creative spirit of innovation faced the cold, calculating...

  9. Nerds, I salute you! 01101110 01100101 01110010 01100100 01110011 1970s 1980s Commodore Underdog PET

    On this episode Dr Obsoleto deep dive into 1970s-1980s technology like the Commodore PET and 64

  10. Dr. Obsoleto Part 2 Review: TPUG Michael Tomczyk: Commodore, 1980s, Detroit. Apple Obsolescence

    Dr. Obsoleto Event Part 2 Review: TPUG Holiday Meeting with Michael Tomczyk: Commodore, 1980s, plus detroit and Dr. Obsoleto poem ### **Elegy for the Obsolete** plus the king of Vienna calls in about retro collecting and repairs.

  11. Obsoleto Christmas: 1980s Retro Computer Drone UFO Commodore Atari

    On this episode, Dr Obsoleto Christmas retro edition: Retro computing and gaming have seen a significant resurgence in 2024, with enthusiasts and newcomers alike embracing vintage technology and classic games. Here's a comprehensive overview of the most sought-after retro computing and gaming...

  12. Dr. Obsoleto AI Chatbot 1.0: A Retro Farewell C64 1980s VIC-20 1970s

    The podcast describes the short life and retirement of Dr. Obsoleto AI Chatbot 1.0, a chatbot designed to emulate the quirks of 1980s computer technology, specifically the Commodore 64. Its design incorporated references to the C64's hardware and programming, resulting in a unique, retro-themed...

  13. Michael Tomczyk Review The TPUG Lounge – Legends of Commodore Dr. Obsoleto 1980s

    **Event Review: TPUG Holiday Meeting with Dr. Obsoleto and Michael Tomczyk** *December 12, 2024* Last night’s TPUG Holiday Meeting was a nostalgic yet forward-looking celebration of innovation, hosted by the enigmatic Dr. Obsoleto. The event brought together retro computing enthusiasts and...

  14. Cabbage Patch Craze (1983) Detroit, Vienna, Black Friday (pt2)

    On this episode of Dr. Obsoleto: Cabbage Patch Craze (1983) Detroit, Vienna, Black Friday (pt2) with Detroit and voicemails from Vienna.

  15. Dr. Obsoleto: Black Friday Thanksgiving 80s Retro Computing Kitchen Confidential Commodore Atari 70s Vintage Voyager NASA

    Dr. Obsoleto: Black Friday Thanksgiving 80s Retro Computing Kitchen Confidential Commodore Atari 70s Vintage Voyager NASA English and German With voicemails from. The king of Vienna and more

  16. Stratford Square Mall (1981-2024) Dr. Obsoleto 80s Commodore Atari

    Stratford Square Mall (1981-2024) Dr. Obsoleto 80s retro Commodore Atari

  17. Dr. Obsoleto's Kraftwerk Playlist (1970s-1980s)

    Dr. Obsoleto's Kraftwerk Playlist (1970s-1980s) . 1970s: The Early Experimental and Synth-Pop Era "Ruckzuck" (Kraftwerk, 1970) Early krautrock sound with driving flute melodies and repetitive rhythms. "Autobahn" (Autobahn, 1974) The full 22-minute version; this track represents a shift towards...

  18. 1980s Vienna Computing: Dr. Obsoleto and King of Vienna

    On this episode: collecting, preserving, repairing 1980s technology : 1980s Vienna Computing: Dr. Obsoleto and King of Vienna

  19. SuperPET, Commodore 64,Jack Tramiel RAM Expander 1764 (Part 1)

    On this pisode: Dr. Obsoleto and Dave “The Oracle” discuss World of Commodore, SuperPET, Commodore Jack Tramiel RAM Expander 1764, repairs, TPUG 1970s-2024, obsolescence, 20/64/128, 1541 disco drives, Jim Butterfield and much more !

  20. Bob Lazar UFO USO IE Communion Proxima Centauri Inter dimensions Galactic Federation SETI Egyptians

    On this episode: Bob Lazar UFO USO IE Communion Proxima Centauri Inter dimensionality and Black Holes

  21. Detroit Night Shift Halloween Dr. Obsoleto 80s TV

    on this episode: Detroit Night Shift Halloween Dr. Obsoleto 80s TV movies, candy, 80s Detroit fire festival punk new wave music With VJ strokenfold

  22. Dr. Obsoleto: Atari 2600: Channel 3 Star Wars AI CGI Commodore VIC-20

    On this episode Dr. Obsoleto: Atari 2600: Channel 3 Star Wars AI CGI Commodore VIC-20

  23. 1977: 8K PET: Commodore 4040, repairs, ROM RAM 2031 Disk Drive TPUG BBS, Jim Butterfield, Bil Herd, World of Commodore, Michael Tomczyk

    On das episode: Dr. Obsoleto reminiscing with Dave Bradley circa 1977: 8K PET: 4040, repairs, ROM RAM 2031 Disk Drive TPUG BBS, Jim Butterfield, Bil Herd, World of Commodore Michael Tomczyk and more.

  24. Dr. Obsoleto : Amiga 500, Mechanical Turk, 80s, Detroit Night Shift

    Dr. Obsoleto : Amiga 500, Mechanical Turk, 80s, Detroit Night Shift

  25. Penguin (HBO) Batman, Mafia Universe, Sopranos LCN

    On this episode of Man, Dr. Obsoleto takes a deep dive into Penguin (HBO) Batman, Mafia Universe, Sopranos LCN

  26. RoboCop (1987) Statue: Detroit and Dr. Obsoleto

    on this episode: Dr. Obsoleto talks to Detroit about the RoboCop (1987) Statue

  27. HBO’s Chernobyl 1980s Soviet-Era Computers (AZ-5) Apple IBM Clones Чернобыль

    On this episode HBO’s Chernobyl and 1980s Soviet-Era Computers (AZ-5) Here is the translation: «Чернобыль» от HBO и советские компьютеры 1980-х годов (АЗ-5), клоны Apple и IBM и многое другое.

  28. W.O.P.R: Israel, Iran War ", איראן – מכונת מבצעי מלחמה אסטרטגיים"

    On this W.O.P.R: Israel, Iran War ", איראן – מכונת מבצעי מלחמה אסטרטגיים"

  29. Dr. Obsoleto’s Lab : 1980s C64

    On this episode Dr. Obsoleto’s Lab : 1980s C64

  30. Dungeons and Dragons: DM 80s Dr. Obsoleto Builds an Underwater Campaign

    On this episode Dungeons and Dragons: DM 80s

  31. Star Trek: Time, Dr. Obsoleto, 64 1970s 1980s computer English French Hebrew German Italian

    On this episode Star Trek: Time, Dr. Obsoleto, 64

  32. Dr. Obsoleto: C64

    Dr Obsoleto and the Commodore 64, and more retro computing history.

  33. Who is Dr. Obsoleto?

    ?

  34. M.A.N. A.I. Retro Technology :Atari, Commodore 1970s-1980s

    On this episode: M.A.N. A.I. on Retro Technology

  35. VCFMW 19 2024

    On this episode VCFMW 2024

  36. Commodore/Dork: 64, 128, 116 Commodork Nerd Geek Spaz Dweebie

    On this episode Commodork : 64, 128, 116

  37. Detroit TV Night Shift 1970s-1980s Amiga Atari 8-bit

    On this episode Detroit TV Night Shift

  38. Star Trek: Space, UFO, ET, Fx, 1960s

    On this Episode, Dr. Obsoleto and Man deconstruct Star Trek and the meaning of "Space, the final frontier"

  39. 1984: Detroit Night Shift (VHS BETA) MTV Back Porch Video Cable TV Jerry Springer

    Detroit

  40. Dr. Obsoleto VCF C64 Apple AI new world 80s coffee talk

    On this episode Dr. Obsoleto VCF C64 Apple AI new world 80s

  41. Pokémon are you there 1998 - 2023

    Pokémon are you there 1998 - 2023

  42. Syntax Error: Jeroen Tel and the C64 and Dr Obsoleto

    On this episode Syntax Error: Jeroen Tel and the C64 and Dr Obsoleto

  43. Detroit Night Shift : Dr Obsoleto 80s AI EDM electro techno Crowdstrike

    On this episode : Man gets the scoop on the Detroit Night Shift with Detroit himself

  44. Dr. Obsoleto: 6502, Amiga 2000, MEGA65, Commodore 80a retro computer Amiga Bill

    On this episode Dr. Obsoleto: 6502, Amiga 2000, MEGA65, Commodore 80a retro computer and Man and Dr. Obsoleto reflect on Amiga Bill’s TPUG interview!

  45. 4th July : Rock em Sock em Obsoleto arcade 80s mystery machine Back to the future malls trolls synth

    Man spends the 4th July : Rock em Sock em arcade 80s mystery machine.m4a

  46. Jeroen Tel @ Casino w Dr. Obsoleto C64 8-bit music

    On this episode Jeroen Tel @Casino w Dr. Obsoleto and wins a lot of money for legendary C64 composer Jeroen Tel !

  47. 4th July : Goonies, Groovy Like Movie

    On this 4th July : Goonies, Groovy Like Movie

  48. BOB LAZAR, ETI, UFO USO EBO Communion and Red Dwarfs Light Sails 1980s Area 51 ETE

    On this episode: Bob Lazar, Vatican, Communion and Red Dwarfs, Fermi paradox and the galaxy

  49. Claude 3 Debugging Dr. O, TQ4, AI, C64 Julian Assange

    On this episode Claude 3 Debugging Dr. O, TQ4, AI, C64 Julian Assange

  50. Jeroen Tel All Part 2: Commodore 64, AI, Lover, Secrets, 80s Music Machine

    On this episode Jeroen Tel All Part 2

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Man Behind The Machine 1980s retro computers, cybernetics, Machine learning, art, A.I. music, sound experiments and interviews about computers, electronic music, sound design, AR, dystopian futures, synthesizers, philosophy, artificial intelligence, video art, virtual reality, and more.

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