Welcome to the premiere episode of Old Guy Tech, the podcast where battle-tested industry insights meet modern production gear. Your hosts, industry veterans Michael Samstag and Dave McCauley, skip the unboxing videos and spec-sheet hype to talk about what actually matters: building a sustainable career, making profitable gear choices, and keeping your creative soul in a tech-obsessed world.

In this first episode, Michael and Dave lay out their manifesto for the show. They share high-stakes "war stories" from thousands of hours on set, discuss their most profitable and regretful gear purchases (FX9 vs. C70?), and offer candid advice for newcomers trying to navigate the business. We also confront the AI elephant in the room and discuss how seasoned pros can adapt to the shifting landscape of production and digital strategy.

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