Episode 1 - Retro Trash Turned Treasure by Patrick Scott Patterson
9m | Oct 25, 2026In this episode of FeedRead, we share a true story by gaming advocate Patrick Scott Patterson. Around a decade ago, he struck a deal with a Texas e-waste recycling plant (GEEP) to buy tons of classic consoles—like NES, SNES, Sega, and even arcade cabinets—for just 40 cents a pound before they were destroyed.
He didn't hoard them: he distributed systems to military charities and youth esports leagues, and laid out his entire process publicly in real-time. But instead of a gold rush, it triggered an unbelievable wave of internet denial, wild conspiracy rumors, and even a stalker.
Hit play to dive into a wild, eye-opening look at how easily social media can twist hard facts into fiction—and the true cost of internet outrage.
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