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Offline Daze

by Ryan M

Offline Daze is a nostalgic smack in the face for anyone who thinks human interaction peaked with emojis. Hosted by two 80s kids who survived dial-up, the Oregon trail, cassette tapes, and actual boredom, this podcast rewinds to a time when people made eye contact, kids played outside on purpose, and you had to wait a whole week to see the next episode of your favorite show. No algorithms, no infinite scroll — just the pure chaos of analog life. Tune in and remember what it was like to exist without a screen glued to your face. Each episode dives into the sights, sounds, and stories of a world before Wi-Fi — when connection meant being present, and memories weren't measured in likes. Whether you grew up in the analog age or just wish you had, Offline Daze is your time machine to a slower, realer kind of living.

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Episodes

  1. Offline Daze S2E11: Why Am I Tipping a Robot? feat. Zane

    On this episode of Offline Daze, Ryan and Coley sit down with Zane, owner of Zane's Italian Bistro in Denver and a creator known for his funny TikTok and Instagram videos, to talk about life before the internet and how technology has changed almost everything. Zane shares what it's like running a...

  2. Offline Daze S2E10: Why Don't They Make Comedies Like This Anymore? feat. Corey Bray

    On this episode of Offline Daze, Ryan and Coley sit down with Austin comedian and writer Corey Bray to talk about growing up with the comedies that defined the 90s and early 2000s, why that kind of comedy seems harder to find today, and whether Hollywood really can't make those movies anymore....

  3. Offline Daze S2E9: He Hit A Golf Ball 486 Yards?! feat. World #1 long drive champ Scottie Pearman

    What does it take to hit a golf ball 486 yards? On this episode of Offline Daze, Ryan sits down with Greensboro, North Carolina's own Scottie Pearman, a professional World Long Drive competitor who has reached the number one ranking in the world. Scottie talks about the unbelievable journey that...

  4. Offline Daze S2E8: The Internet Ruined Political Discourse?

    When did disagreeing with someone become a reason to hate them? On this episode of Offline Daze, Ryan and Coley take a look at how political discourse has changed from the 80s and 90s to the age of social media. They talk about a time when your Republican uncle was still your uncle, your liberal...

  5. Offline Daze S2E7: What Did We Lose When Everything Went Online? feat. Mo Vida

    What was life really like before the internet took over everything? On this episode of Offline Daze, Coley, Ryan and stand up comedian Mo Vida talk about growing up in the 80s and 90s, life before smartphones, the changing world of comedy and what happened when being connected became impossible…

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  6. Offline Daze S2E6: Growing Up in the 90s & The Food Loophole

    What was life like before smartphones, social media and algorithms? And who actually decides what's allowed in the food we eat? On this episode of Offline Daze, Ryan and Coley sit down with Sarah Gonzalez, host and reporter for Planet Money, to talk about growing up in the 90s and the strange...

  7. Offline Daze S2E5: The Weird World Before the Internet

    What was life really like before everything was online? On this episode of Offline Daze, Coley, Ryan and Old Man Murphy take a trip through the world they remember growing up in, from getting yelled at for walking across someone's lawn to CRT televisions, VHS, Nintendo, old movies, comedy…

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  8. Offline Daze Season 2 Episode 4- Salty Golfer Brand Interview

    Today's Offline Daze episode features Wes Loman, aka The Salty Golfer. We head down to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to talk with Wes about how he built a successful golf brand from the ground up—and turned his passion for golf into a business and a lifestyle. We get into the early days of The...

  9. Offline Daze Season 2 Episode 3- Work now VS pre internet

    What was work actually like before the internet? In this episode of Offline Daze, we take a hilarious trip back to a time when you could leave the office and actually be done working. No Slack messages at 9 PM, no Zoom calls, no endless email chains, no “quick meetings” that somehow lasted an…

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  10. Offline Daze Season 2 Episode 2- Featuring Chris Bianchi with Denver Weather

    This week on Offline Daze, we’re joined by Denver weatherman Chris Bianchi! We talk about growing up before the internet, old-school weather forecasting, Colorado weather chaos, and the technology that changed how we get our daily forecast. Expect plenty of laughs, nostalgia, and a few…

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  11. Offline Daze Season 2 Episode 1- Featuring Sammy Anzer

    Season 2 is officially kicking off, and we brought our first guest into the chaos: the hilarious comedian Sammy Anzer! We talk growing up before the internet, questionable childhood decisions, old-school entertainment, and selling drugs from payphones. Sammy will also be headlining Comedy Works…

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  12. Offline Daze Episode 11- The Mallrat Years

    Remember when the mall wasn’t just a place to shop — it was the entire social scene? This week on Offline Daze, we rewind to the golden age of food courts, arcade tokens, Sam Goody runs, awkward flirting, and getting dropped off for 6 hours with zero supervision. From Spencer’s Gifts to Orange...

  13. Offline Daze Episode 10- Nance Nagel Interview

    Today we interview the hilarious Denver based comedian Nance Nagel! We get deep into what her life was like before the internet and all kinds of other inappropriate topics, enjoy.

  14. Offline Daze Episode 9- Things that could have killed us as kids

    On this episode of Offline Daze, we celebrate the questionable survival tactics of 80s and 90s childhoods — from drinking out of garden hoses and riding in truck beds to lawn darts, rusty playgrounds, and bike jumps built with zero adult supervision. Somehow we survived long enough to turn the...

  15. Offline Daze Episode 8- Bear Love Interview

    For todays episode we interview our favorite hippy comedian, Bear Love. Boy does he have some great pre internet stories and strong opinions on flying cars.

  16. Offline Daze Episode 7- Matt Cov Interview

    On episode 7 we talk with one of Ryan's old friends, Matt Covington from his Seattle tech days. This episode sheds light on when we were able to see fuzzy boobs on Cinemax, hatchbacks & dating before the internet. We laugh, make fun of eachother and discuss how much life has changed in the past…

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  17. Offline Daze Episode 6- Cassidy Interview

    Today we interview the expert crocheter/funny personalty Cassidy who went to high school with Coley(co-host). We discuss life before the internet from her point of view and many other hilarious topics in between. @thekaotichooker

  18. Offline Daze Episode 5- 90kid4lyfe Interview

    Today we have a special interview with the Tik Tok and Youtube star @90kid4lyfe. We delve into a range of topics including 90s tv shows and the existence of aliens. You definitely don't want to miss this one! https://www.instagram.com/90skid4lyfe/ https://www.tiktok.com/@90skid4lyfe

  19. Offline Daze Episode 4- Zach Barcast Interview

    Today we interview the hilarious Denver comic, Zach McNamara. He's a youngun in his late 20s so we get his perspective on being born into the internet world with no choice. He has his own youtube comedy channel, youtube.com/@barcastcomedy and loves toasters.

  20. Offline Daze Episode 3- Emili G Interview

    In episode 3 we are interviewing the hilarious Denver comic Emili G. Getting into her pre internet life experience and everything in between.

  21. Offline Daze Episode 2- Blockbuster Nostalgia

    No streaming. No scrolling. Just one shot to pick the perfect movie before your parents lost patience. This Blockbuster nostalgia episode of Offline Daze throws you back to Friday nights of wandering the aisles, judging movies by their covers, and praying your pick wasn’t already checked out.…

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  22. Offline Daze Episode 1-Meet the Creators

    This is episode 1 of Offline Daze, the Comedic Podcast about how life was much better before the internet. In this first episode you will meet the creators to learn more about us and why we created the show.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Offline Daze is a nostalgic smack in the face for anyone who thinks human interaction peaked with emojis. Hosted by two 80s kids who survived dial-up, the Oregon trail, cassette tapes, and actual boredom, this podcast rewinds to a time when people made eye contact, kids played outside on purpose, and you had to wait a whole week to see the next episode of your favorite show. No algorithms, no infinite scroll — just the pure chaos of analog life. Tune in and remember what it was like to exist without a screen glued to your face. Each episode dives into the sights, sounds, and stories of a world before Wi-Fi — when connection meant being present, and memories weren't measured in likes. Whether you grew up in the analog age or just wish you had, Offline Daze is your time machine to a slower, realer kind of living.

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Ryan M

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How many episodes does Offline Daze have?

Offline Daze currently has 22 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Offline Daze about?

Offline Daze is a nostalgic smack in the face for anyone who thinks human interaction peaked with emojis. Hosted by two 80s kids who survived dial-up, the Oregon trail, cassette tapes, and actual boredom, this podcast rewinds to a time when people made eye contact, kids played outside on purpose,...

How often does Offline Daze release new episodes?

Offline Daze has 22 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Offline Daze is created and hosted by Ryan M.
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