473: What Gen-Z Can Teach Us About Retro Tech – Kari Lawler Joins The Show - The Retro Hour EP473

This week, we’re joined by YouTuber Kari Lawler, who’s breathing new life into vintage systems! At 21 years old, Kari’s love for old-school computing spans BBC Micros, Apple IIs, and even programming from classic magazine listings. We chat about her early coding days, winning a space tech challenge at 15, the origins of her channel, and why treating viewers with intelligence is the key to her fast-growing fanbase.

Kari's Channel: youtube.com/@karilawler

Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
39:46 - Kari Lawler Interview

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Show notes

Sensi Soccer on NES found: tinyurl.com/4mdu5bp3
Another Nintendo PlayStation: tinyurl.com/yhw79w7x
Wipeout Dreamcast: youtu.be/01MuoxLTQ9o
Full Size Amiga 1200 delayed: tinyurl.com/y7e9jhet