Rando Rob
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Rando Rob 0044 – Monster Mash and Trapper Keeper
In this two-for-one episode I talk about General Mills’ Monster Mash cereal before showing off a new retro-looking Trapper Keeper from Walmart YouTube: https://youtu.be/azYZ__OxDkg Support […]
Rando Rob 0041 – Vintage Star Wars Dixie Cups
Vintage Star Wars items are like a refreshing drink, especially when they can be used to serve a refreshing drink. I love these Star Wars […]
Rando Rob 0099 – Special Bulletin (VHS)
I didn’t keep all of my old VHS tapes, but this one about terrorists detonating a nuclear bomb made a big impact on me in […]
Rando Rob 0098 – Visual Basic 6
While most of the original vintage programs I own are games, I keep this one around because it changed the trajectory of my career. Youtube: […]
Rando Rob 0097 – Coca-Cola Can from 1982 World’s Fair
Last week my dad found a 41-year-old can of Coca-Cola from the 1982 World’s Fair in his cupboard and thought I might want it. He […]
Rando Rob 0040 – Shadowlord Cards
Shadowlord was a pretty good board game with some outstanding artwork. I haven’t played the game in years, but I have 2 1/2 sets of […]
Rando Rob 0039 – Ctrl Alt Del Blocks
Reboot your life with these Ctrl Alt Del blocks! This is an old episode and I still have them sitting in my office! Youtube: https://youtu.be/6ao_KgFOU20 […]
Rando Rob 0038 – Pouches and Bobble Heads
As rando as it gets! On this episode I show some of my storage pouches and a few collectible bobble heads from my collection. Anyone […]
Rando Rob 0037 – Vacation Coffee Mugs
After returning from a long road trip, I shared two new coffee mugs on this episode: one from a surf shop and one from a […]
Rando Rob 0096 – Vintage Cake Pans
On this episode I show off my small collection of vintage character-themed cake pans as well as the results of our Valentine’s #NailedIt competition! Youtube: […]
Rando Rob 0036 – Bigfoot Lunchbox and American Pickers Mug
Coffee tastes better in an American Pickers mug, and lunch tastes better in a Bigfoot-themed lunchbox! Can’t have too many weird things! Youtube: https://youtu.be/nhgcjx4kLl8 Support […]
Rando Rob 0035 – Dungeons and Dragons Colorforms
I loved the D&D cartoon as a kid and loved playing AD&D as a teen so you know I loved getting this D&D Colorforms playset […]
Rando Rob 0034 – Big Secrets
One of my favorite book series of all time — William Poundstone’s Big Secrets, Bigger Secrets, and Biggest Secrets! Youtube: https://youtu.be/3SjjGsOVhBg Support Rando Rob at […]
Rando Rob 0033 – Star Wars Tapes
Remember those old read-along records? They also released them on cassette, and in this episode I show off a bunch of them I own! Youtube: […]
Rando Rob 0095 – E.T. Plush Doll
There’s a silly story behind this vintage E.T. doll from 1982, one that surprised my wife and scared the owner of a Bed and Breakfast. […]
Rando Rob 0032 – Star Wars LEGO Clocks
On this old episode I talk about the two Star Wars LEGO clocks I own after ranting about people ranting about May the Fourth. Use […]
Rando Rob 0031 – Commodore 16 and +4
A couple of the less popular Commodore computers from my collection, on this throwback episode I dug out my C16 and my +4. Enjoy! Youtube: […]
Rando Rob 0030 – Zork Book
Zork was an amazing text adventure, but back before we had laptops and smartphones, the only way to play this Infocom computer game on the […]
Rando Rob 0029 – 3D Printed Bruce Lee
On this classic episode I show how I converted some C64 sprites into 3D printable objects that live on my desk! Youtube: https://youtu.be/b6XD3TsY9dU Support Rando […]
Rando Rob 0094 – Little Green Sprout
Today I’m sharing this new Little Greet Sprout I bought to go with the other Little Green Sprout I already had. The Sprouts are sprouting! […]
Rando Rob 0028 – Jack Flack
On this throwback episode I’ll show you a unique version of my alter ego, Jack Flack. Youtube: https://youtu.be/6IumVsu4m0s Support Rando Rob at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | […]
Rando Rob 0027 – Workshop Tour
On this throwback episode I walked through my workshop looking at some old computers, old console copiers, and old toys. Youtube: https://youtu.be/P8nLNZAx5Ew Support Rando Rob […]
Rando Rob 0026 – Disk Notcher
On this classic episode of Rando Rob I show off my original disk notcher from the mid-80s. It still works and I still use it! […]
Rando Rob 0025 – Lockpick Kits
On this throwback episode I show off some of my lockpick kits, tools, and practice locks I’ve picked up. Complete with a live demonstration! Youtube: […]
Rando Rob 0093 – New D&D Action Figures
My first unboxing! On this new episode of Rando Rob I open a box containing the brand new Target exclusive Dungeons and Dragons action figures. […]
Rando Rob 0024 – Tomy Pop Cycles
Vroom! On this classic episode I share an old toy that I forgot about for many decades. This is the second of of two episodes […]
Rando Rob 0023B – E.T. and Me
On this episode I share the store of E.T. and Me, a record recorded by a childhood classmate’s father. I accidentally recorded two episodes numbered […]
Rando Rob 0023 – Photon Book and Cassette
I loved playing Photon back in the 1980s, and I love everything about Photon including this book and cassette that I own. Greetings, Photon warriors! […]
Rando Rob 0022 – Maybe You Should Write a Book
On this old episode of Rando Rob I talk about a used book I ran across that literally changed my life. Youtube: https://youtu.be/Rz03FT2SXZ0 Support Rando […]
Rando Rob 0021 – All in One Joysticks
I’ve picked up a bunch of those “All in One” joysticks that play a bunch of games. On this episode I shared a few of […]
Rando Rob 0092 – Red Tumblers
These red restaurant tumblers are so nostalgic for me! I can’t wait to drink ice cold (diet) soda pop from them. I just hope nobody […]
Rando Rob 0020 – Napster CD-R Discs
Napster brand CD-R discs are one of the stranger things I’ve run across. Finally, you could burn all those Metallica MP3s to CD! (Don’t tell […]
Rando Rob 0019 – Yoda Backpack
I must not have had a lot to say about the backpack because most of this episode is about Star Wars things I got as […]
Rando Rob 0018 – 720
This episode of Rando Rob was all about Atari’s 720 — the arcade machine, the C64 version, even the limited edition Nike SB Dunks tennis […]
Rando Rob 0017 – Pac-Man Drinking Glasses and Mug
On this throwback episode I discover several old Pac-Man drinking glasses and mugs in my collection. Wocka-wocka! Youtube: https://youtu.be/bE60uGi4bq0 Support Rando Rob at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes […]
Rando Rob 0091 – Vintage Pac-Man Baseball Cap
What’s yellow and white, looks brand new, eats ghosts and fits on your head? Why, it’s this vintage and rare Atari Pac-Man hat baseball cap! […]
Rando Rob 0016 – Ice Cream Cone Cup
One man’s obsessive, expensive, and rather ridiculous quest to replace a very specific plastic ice cream cone cup he owned as a child. Youtube: https://youtu.be/oqpxaM5sgQ4 […]
Rando Rob 0015 – Bumble the Abominable Snowman
A big Bumble, a little Bumble, and a whole lot of mushy Thanksgiving touchy-feely talk. Yechh! Youtube: https://youtu.be/4ULR4Wk31pM Support Rando Rob at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | […]
Rando Rob 0014 – Star Wars Glass
These vintage Star Wars drinking glasses were a gift from our old neighbor and one heck of a lady, Pat Deckard. This was recorded right […]
Rando Rob 0013 – Lunchboxes
A vintage episode featuring vintage lunchboxes and vintage lunchbox shelves. Youtube: https://youtu.be/h4j1gG38zNQ Support Rando Rob at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | […]
Rando Rob 0090 – Steve Caballero Skateboard
Catch some air on this new episode with my retro Steve Caballero skateboard with a few bonus clips of the Cab skating. Skate or die! […]
Rando Rob 0012 – Cady Wile
This cute robot sings, dances, and… offers financial advice? Meet Cady Wile, a toy robot I saved from the outdoor flea market! Youtube: https://youtu.be/B6JD9sJq9hg Support […]
Rando Rob 0011 – Mick Rib
Meet Mick Rib, my full-sized skeleton and occasional co-host. See his many hats, masks, and guitars. What a pal he has been. Youtube: https://youtu.be/ndW108cAL7k Support […]
Rando Rob 0010 – Lucky Leprechaun
This leprechaun brings me a lot of luck. An identical one sat at my parents’ computer store, so I talk a lot about that on […]
Rando Rob 0009 – DIY Space Invaders Coasters
No one else has video game coasters like this, because we made them! Check out these unique Space Invaders coasters from my collection! Youtube: https://youtu.be/gM3i8YoknoY […]
Rando Rob 0089 – M90 Mini Blaster
Time to KICK OUT THE JAMS on this quick review of the M90 Mini Blaster from New Wave Toys. Now to find my old parachute […]
Rando Rob 0008 – Slimer
On this throwback episode of Rando Rob I show off my Slimer I bought from Spirit Halloween. There’s a lot of Covid talk in this […]
Rando Rob 0007 – Autographed Yars’ Revenge
On this classic episode of Rando Rob I show off my autographed Yars’ Revenge cartridge and talk about who signed it, where I got it, […]
Rando Rob 0006 – Count Chocula Skateboard
On this vintage episode I show off a ghoulish custom Count Chocula skateboard deck I received for Christmas a few years ago. Support Rando Rob […]
Rando Rob 0005 – Bootleg Star Wars VHS
On this old episode of Rando Rob I show off the oldest copy of Star Wars I own. My father recorded this copy of Star […]