“Newer Isn’t Always Better”

Season 1, Episode 1 — “Newer Isn’t Always Better”

We’re constantly being told that newer means better—but does it really?

In the premiere episode of That Old(er) Guy Show, Jeff Blair takes a humorous and thoughtful look at our obsession with replacing perfectly good things simply because something newer has come along. From smartphones and electronics to appliances, cars and everyday products, we’ve gone from repairing and keeping things for years to upgrading, replacing and throwing them away.

Technology has certainly improved our lives, and sometimes newer really is better. But when did “old” automatically start meaning “obsolete”?

Join That Old(er) Guy for a little nostalgia, a few laughs and a look at whether progress always means moving on to the next new thing—or whether sometimes the old one was doing just fine.