#004 - Diving Deeper Into Quibi’s $2 Billion Flop

Hey guys, how you all doing? I'm sorry I don't have a new episode today, but I'm working on a NEW PODCAST which I think is going to be 10 times more exciting! I'll launch it in April, so stay tuned for an update (following me on Twitter is the best way to stay in touch). https://twitter.com/thecomputerclan In the meantime, feel free to listen to the 12 other episodes (if you haven't already) and of course, there's many great videos on the Computer Clan YouTube channel to hold you over! Thank you so much for listening, and stay tuned… https://youtube.com/computerclan

It's #MARCHintosh! And Krazy Ken received a question: how do you start a vintage Mac collection? Today, we'll talk about how he dove into vintage / retro Mac collecting, and he'll give some tips and tricks, too. https://youtube.com/computerclan https://twitter.com/thecomputerclan https://patreon.com/krazyken Transcription and Show Notes: https://thecomputerclan.com/transcriptions/NoCamerasAllowed-012.pdf

When Krazy Ken visited Columbia College in Chicago, he was awestruck by the amazing programs and facilities. However, with a $120,000 price tag, he was forced to look elsewhere. And where he wound up was the last place he expected, but perhaps it was fate. Here are the Columbia College facilities I was referring to: https://www.colum.edu/academics/creative-and-media-spaces/index https://youtube.com/computerclan https://twitter.com/thecomputerclan https://patreon.com/krazyken Transcription and Show Notes: https://thecomputerclan.com/transcriptions/NoCamerasAllowed-011.pdf

The Krazy Ken character has evolved into a major part of the Computer Clan brand, but did you know it started as an accident, and the idea almost died completely? This is the origin story of how it all happened. First Krazy Ken Video Games Episode: https://youtu.be/eYXMR-e7xyE https://youtube.com/computerclan https://twitter.com/thecomputerclan https://patreon.com/krazyken Transcription, Pictures, and Show Notes: https://thecomputerclan.com/transcriptions/NoCamerasAllowed-010.pdf

In 2007, I was surprised with the gift of my first iPod. Little did I know that this iPod would lead me to a video production career. Today, we time-travel to that event, and learn how it happened! https://youtube.com/computerclan https://twitter.com/thecomputerclan https://patreon.com/krazyken Transcription, Pictures, and Show Notes: https://thecomputerclan.com/transcriptions/NoCamerasAllowed-009.pdf Keywords: Apple, iPod, iMac, iMovie, Apple Park, DV Tape, Final Cut Express, Final Cut Pro

The real-life (off-camera) Krazy Ken doesn't gamble, drink, or party… so… Vegas sounds like the perfect fit, right? Today, Ken relives the story behind the least-viewed Tech Misadventures YouTube episode of all time—which was vlogged on-location in Las Vegas during the National Association of Broadcasters 2019 show! He touches a $150,000+ camera rig, "drives" the Las Vegas strip, helps purchase a 144 TB media server, and other shenanigans. Enjoy! https://youtube.com/computerclan https://twitter.com/thecomputerclan https://patreon.com/krazyken Transcription, Pictures, and Show Notes: https://thecomputerclan.com/transcriptions/NoCamerasAllowed-008.pdf

Can Ken make a high-production value retrospective video about Adobe Flash Player—from pre-production to delivery—in only 6 days? While balancing a day job, a podcast launch, and several other projects? Answer: YES! Thanks to collaboration, and awesome resources like the Internet Archive and BlueMaxima's Flashpoint. Today, you'll learn about the "making of" behind this Krazy Ken episode, and we'll get nostalgic about Flash Player, while we're at it. https://youtube.com/computerclan https://twitter.com/thecomputerclan https://patreon.com/krazyken Transcription and Show Notes: https://thecomputerclan.com/transcriptions/NoCamerasAllowed-007.pdf

What happens when Krazy Ken doesn't play a game for 5+ years, and then he decides to play it on a live stream for everyone to see? And to make it riskier… what happens when he says "I'll donate $100 to charity every time I die in the game"? Well, you're about to learn the behind-the-scenes story of how Krazy Ken and Brainiac Brent set up the Computer Clan's first-ever live gaming-charity event. Special thanks to Brainiac Brent: https://youtube.com/user/PenroseFilms https://youtube.com/computerclan https://twitter.com/thecomputerclan https://patreon.com/krazyken Transcription and Show Notes: https://thecomputerclan.com/transcriptions/NoCamerasAllowed-006.pdf

The first video on the Computer Clan YouTube channel is about Marble Blast—a game which still has a cult following, but used to be more popular back in the day. So today, Ken and Wave (a very early collaborator on the channel) dive into the history of the Computer Clan's involvement with Marble Blast, and how that niche started growing the channel's popularity. Special thanks to Wave! Check out their gaming / pop culture channel: https://youtube.com/c/DYADCAST https://youtube.com/computerclan https://twitter.com/thecomputerclan https://patreon.com/krazyken Transcription and Show Notes: https://thecomputerclan.com/transcriptions/NoCamerasAllowed-005.pdf

Recently, Krazy Ken released an episode about the near $2 billion dollar Quibi streaming service flop—which only lasted 8 months. But hey… you can't win 'em all! So today, Ken dives more into the topic along with his friend who has been following Quibi news since the early days. P.S. have you even heard of Verizon's older  "Quibi-esque" service? It was called Go90. Remember that? No, me neither. Let's learn about that while we're at it! Special thanks to Brad: https://www.instagram.com/bradtastical/ https://youtube.com/computerclan https://twitter.com/thecomputerclan https://patreon.com/krazyken Transcription and Show Notes: https://thecomputerclan.com/transcriptions/NoCamerasAllowed-004.pdf Keywords: Quibi, Jeff Katzenberg, Netflix, HBO Max, iOS, iPhone, Android, Apple TV, Fire TV, Google TV, Streaming, Disney, Dreamworks, Verizon, Go90