Step Into 1985: C64 BBS Nostalgia with 300-Baud Guy and ‘Gandalf’ the Floppy Drive

Retro tech fans, get ready for a digital time warp.

In this nostalgia-packed episode, 300-Baud Guy—formerly known as Quipzz—takes viewers on a heartfelt journey back to 1985. He’s diving deep into the world of Commodore 64 Bulletin Board Systems (BBS), a time when 300 baud modems ruled and online communities were built one message at a time.

The episode kicks off with something special: an unexpected hardware donation. And not just any gear—a classic floppy drive affectionately dubbed “Gandalf.” (Yes, it shall not pass…without formatting the disk first.)

From the unmistakable whirr of vintage drives to the flicker of amber screens, it’s a feast for anyone who remembers—or wants to experience—the magic of early home computing.

And there’s more. The 300-Baud Guy shares a quirky update about a recent visit from a Canadian guest to Snobsoft. Let’s just say international retro-computing diplomacy is alive and well.

Whether you’re a long-time BBS veteran or just curious about the roots of online culture, this episode is your portal to simpler times, where dial-up was king and the Commodore 64 was the centerpiece of every cool desk setup.