18 Years of Category5 Technology TV! Sasha's Return: Retro Tech & the Gadgets That Got Away ?
- S02E01
- November 26, 2025
Eighteen years of Category5 Technology TV... can you believe it? Robbie Ferguson is joined by long-time co-host and fan favorite Sasha Rickman, visiting all the way from Newfoundland, for a nostalgic deep dive into the tech, gadgets, and moments that shaped nearly two decades of Category5. From life on the East Coast (bees, cod fisheries, crab vending machines, goats and more) to the challenges of staying connected with rural Internet, Sasha shares what it's really been like living on the east coast of Canada. Then we take a fun “road trip” through the tech history of the show: boogie boards, gimbals, retro gaming handhelds, Kingston drives, spinners vs SSDs, and the legendary gadgets that stood the test of time... plus a few that sadly got away. Whether you grew up with Category5 Technology TV, love retro tech, or just enjoy hearing the behind-the-scenes stories that made the show what it is, this special anniversary episode has something for every tech fan. Thanks for joining us on the Drive! Let’s celebrate 18 years of Cat5 together.
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Episode 332 (PasswordBox): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei4jn4o_rFo
Episode 114 (PogoPlug): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJNVfA-2Xiw
Episode 128 (Bring TIM!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZA3hEWTpCI
Episode 561 (Boogie Board): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD1slkab8rI
Episode 482 (DJI Osmo 4K): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6lAVBquo6A
Episode 388 (Try It, Buy It Pilot): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW9velt0mbA
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Stuff We Mentioned
Labrador Gem Seafoods (Newfoundland Seafood Vendor): https://labradorgemseafoods.ca/
Cherry Creek Apiaries (Best Ontario Honey): https://maps.app.goo.gl/tXu6sYNjFjfoxPmJ8
NEMS Linux (Robbie's Product): https://nemslinux.com/
Kingston Technology: https://www.kingston.com/
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Generate AI Music: https://cat5.tv/aimusic
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https://www.tiktok.com/@formaxfarm
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