Before streaming queues and instant rewinds, there was the VCR—and it changed everything. In this bite-sized retro dive, Glen and Jim rewind to the era of blinking clocks, video rental rituals, taped-off TV movies, and the quiet power of being able to watch what you wanted, when you wanted. From Betamax vs. VHS to the accidental home-movie revolution, this episode explores how a chunky black box reshaped pop culture, family rooms, and our relationship with television forever.

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