All Episodes

Joke Boat (Is it an Underrated Gem?)

Savvy Sage has never been a fan of The Jackbox Party Pack 6, despite all the praise it gets. However, it might have one gem he enjoys that is considered underrated—is there more to Joke Boat than just an average talent show on a below-average cruise ship?

The Mind’s Treasure Chest (Movie Review)

Before You Don't Know Jack, Harry Gottlieb directed an educational feature film that taught students about the science of libraries and research....in the early 90s. Join Savvy Sage (and a new friend) as he reviews his first movie on this show, The Mind's Treasure Chest!

The Notch Book (and the MacBook Pro Notch)

In 2021, Apple unveiled the MacBook Pro with the infamous "Notch", which got a lot of people talking. Inspired by this, one man (a good friend of mine) decided to kick things up a notch (pun totally intended) and made a photo book about the notches all around us. Join Savvy Sage as he briefly takes a look at The Notch Book.

The History of After Dark

Back when screensavers actually served a purpose (to save CRT screens), Berkeley Systems took the concept a step further, creating what is often considered the ultimate screen saver collection...on mighty toaster wings. Join Savvy Sage as he takes a deep dive into the history of After Dark.

Macintosh Classic Restored! (but mistakes were made)

Two years ago, I took on the challenge of restoring my Macintosh Classic to working order—it was my biggest tech project I ever took on, but I learned some new restoration techniques, while making some mistakes along the way...so here's the whole story!

You Don’t Know Jack Had a Game Show

In this Savvy Sage minisode, I'll be looking at a game show based on a successful video game that most people forgot existed—and if you think I'm kidding around, then YOU DON'T KNOW JACK!

After Dark Guide Books

In the early 90s, After Dark was a screensaver sensation...so of course there were books written about it! Join Savvy Sage as he uncovers two After Book guide books: Cool Mac After Dark and Art of Darkness! The latter book in particular also has a rather amusing story in it...

The Origins of Berkeley Systems

Berkeley Systems may be well-known for After Dark and You Don't Know Jack, but before all of that, they actually developed software primarily for the accessibility market...yes, really. Join Savvy Sage as he goes over the origin story of Berkeley Systems, their first software products, and their impact on the tech industry.

The Apple IIe: 40 Years Later (Retrospective)

It's been over 40 years since the Apple IIe was introduced, so it makes sense that Savvy Sage take a look at this piece of retro computing history, and why it's still considered a beloved retro system today!

Roomerang (and its Development History)

It's the first Jackbox party game to get its own behind-the-scenes / dev diary series, and boy is there a LOT to discuss. In this episode, Savvy Sage will be taking an in-depth look at Roomerang.

Austin Powers and Backstage Pass Trivia Games

In this episode, I'll be showcasing not one, but two lesser-known trivia games from Berkeley Systems: Austin Powers Operation: Trivia and their forgotten swan song, Backstage Pass, along with their RARE pre-release builds!

A Nostalgic Trip with a Power Mac G3 (Blue & White)

In January of 1999, Apple released their first pro desktop that signaled a major shift in Apple's design: The "Blue & White" Power Macintosh G3, which also happens to be one of those old Macs I used as a child—so as you can probably guess, we're going on a nostalgia trip for this Computer Showcase... 😈

Macintosh Classic Computer Showcase

It's MARCHintosh, so you know what that means: A vintage Macintosh showcase! In this video, I'll be showcasing the oldest Mac I have in my collection, the Macintosh Classic.

What Happened to Technology Showdown?

Technology Showdown was my most popular web series back when I started doing YouTube for the first time—it got more than 850,000 views over the course of several years, yet it only lasted 5 episodes and ended on a cliffhanger that was never resolved. What happened? Find out as Savvy Sage uncovers the full story of Technology Showdown.

Fakin’ It (Jackbox Game Overview)

Fakin' It finally got a sequel as part of the Jackbox Naughty Pack, so why not take a blast to the past with a video where Savvy Sage covers his first Jackbox game back in 2021? This is a brief overview of the original social deduction game that started it all! (Originally released on March 17th, 2021.)