The BEST episodes of Retro Tech season 2
Every episode of Retro Tech season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Retro Tech season 2!
Follow tech guru Marques Brownlee as he uncovers how iconic technology of the past came to life and shaped history. In each episode, Marques meets with fellow YouTube creators, experts, and celebrity guests, to explore the impact each piece of vintage tech has had on our culture and why these pieces remain so revolutionary.
#1 - Wearables
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2021
I’m looking at wearable tech and how it’s developed over the years. I’m talking to Wyatt Cenac about everything from the first ever wearable computer glasses in 1984 to ‘90s cyber-fashion shows to the 21st century’s Google Glass. I’m also joined by both Austin Evans and Michael Gregory to check out old sneaker tech.
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - Hyperconnectivity
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/16/2021
How did we all get so hyperconnected? I’m taking a look at where it all started – the simple phone – and how things developed. How we went from answering machines to AOL messenger to Facetime. But I’m also taking a look at where it’s all going; and I’m looking at tech that will one day allow us to communicate telepathically.
#3 - Flying Cars
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/13/2021
No matter what year, the idea of flying vehicles helps cement our sense of when the future begins. I’m taking a look at everything flying – from cars to skateboards – and seeing where the tech currently stands. I also look at some classic old toys with comedian Michael Ian Black.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Robots
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2021
I’m taking a look at the tech predictions of the past that we thought would be our future – and in particular robots. I cast an eye back to the toy robots of the 60s, 70s, and 80s and some of the movies that spawned them. And along the way I talk to UrAvgConsumer and Chris Gethard.
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - Smart Homes
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/17/2021
In this episode I’m looking at smart home technology. From remote controls to the Clapper, we’ll find out where it began and where it’s headed. I’m also joined by none other than Bill Gates about how climate change and optimizing energy usage play a part in revolutionizing our homes.
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - Teleportation
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/14/2021
For decades people have dreamed of a technology that would allow them to instantly be somewhere else. I’m taking a deep dive into teleportation tech and the next best thing – virtual reality with Jake Baldino and Neil DeGrasse Tyson.