Shows
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 693: Mini SE - Desktop Case for Macintosh SE or SE/30/Users/mactarkus/Desktop/RetroMacCast Episode 693 - SE Mini Desktop Case for Mac SE and SE_30.mp3James and John discuss eBay finds: I'd rather be driving a Macintosh bumper sticker, Power Mac G3 AIO, and Apple IIe Card of Macintosh. Ron (Ron's Computer Videos) and Jason (Gutbomb) drop by to discuss their Mini SE desktop case, and news includes Teaching an Old Mac New Tricks, and Kankakee Mac Users Group celebrates 40 years. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.2024-10-2247 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 672: Happy 40th Birthday Macintosh!James and John discuss eBay finds: lot of vintage Macs, Macintosh 5 1/4" floppy drive, and Apple Computer jacket. They celebrate their 17 year anniversary of RetroMacCast, and news includes the AirTalk Pro and the AYANEO Retro Mini PC. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.2024-01-2342 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 671: 17 Year AnniversaryJames and John discuss eBay finds: lot of vintage Macs, Macintosh 5 1/4" floppy drive, and Apple Computer jacket. They celebrate their 17 year anniversary of RetroMacCast, and news includes the AirTalk Pro and the AYANEO Retro Mini PC. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.2024-01-0137 min
Chicken MissileSpecial Episode: KansasFest 2021 Megapodcast “Poly Retro Assembly Cast Chicken Missile Drop Grue Museum”This time, on a very special episode of Chicken Missile, we check in with most of the retro computing podcasting community at KansasFest 2021.
Presenting “Poly Retro Assembly Cast Chicken Missile Drop Grue Museum“
Poultry Projectile:
Podcast of record:
Contact:
Mark
Chicken Missile
@a2_4am
Michael
RCR
@the_jongleur
Chris Torrence
Assembly Lines Video Podcast
@ct6502
Eastern-Bloc Robot Cowboy Poopyhead
RCR, Eaten by a Grue, CM
@carrington
Ken Gagne
Polygamer & Transporter Lock
@KGagne
Paul Hagstrom
RCR, (Drop III Inches?), CM!
@yesterbits
Kay Savetz
Antic & Eaten By A Grue
@KaySavetz
Charles Mangin
Chicken Missile
@chicken_missile
Quinn “Never Give M...2021-07-2900 min
RetroMacCastLeakageJames and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh II, 512K, and PowerBook 160. John gives an update on his super-secretive PieMate project, and news includes an Apple Glasses patent and a tiny iMac. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-08-3031 min
RetroMacCastAction Retro's Cursed SEJames and John discuss eBay finds: Japanese Apple sign, Apple numeric keypad, and iMac watch. Sean aka Action Retro joins the podcast and tells the tale of his cursed SE. News includes a Raspberry Pi bridge to connect a Mac SE/30 to the Internet. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-08-3042 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 538: Undressing the Elephant in the RoomJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple dealer sign, black ADB Mouse II, and sealed Macintosh manual. Michael Mulhern joins to look back at August 1990 in Macworld magazine, and news includes Action Retro's cursed SE, and the Fortnite 1984 ad parody. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-08-2341 min
Open AppleOpen Apple #79 (July 2020): KansasFest 2020 MegapodcastWelcome to Retro Open Poly Roundtable Chicken Missile Lines Drop Museum Gruecast, the annual “megapodcast” from KansasFest, this time conducted virtually via Zoom. Scroll past the links for Open Apple‘s audio edition, or enjoy the video edition courtesy Chris Torrence’s Assembly Lines podcast:
Participants:
Quinn Dunki (Blondihacks, Open Apple, Retrocomputing Roundtable)Earl Evans (Retrocomputing Roundtable, Next Without For, Retrobits)Ken Gagne (Polygamer, Transporter Lock)Paul Hagstrom (Retrocomputing Roundtable, Drop III Inches)John Leake (RetroMacCast)Charles Mangin (How II)Rob McMullen (Player/Missile)Blake Patterson (Retrocomputing Roundtable)Kay Savetz (ANTIC: The Atari 8-Bit Podcast, Eaten By A Grue)Kate...2020-08-171h 26
RetroMacCastJimmy's JLPGA PowerBook 170James and John discuss eBay finds: 1993 JLPGA Polo Shirt, Picasso Macintosh poster reproduction, and Mac box holiday sleeve. They talk to Jimmy about his JLPGA PowerBook 170, and news includes Apple Fellows, new iMac, Apple v. Pear. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-08-1642 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 536: It's not easy being greenJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple stockings, clear case Fat Mac, and Power Mac G4 Cube. John puts an SSD in his Lime iMac, and news includes using an old iBook and Mac OS 8 Javascript app. StarTech.com IDE to SATA Hard Drive or Optical Drive Adapter Converter PNY CS900 120GB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal Solid State Drive iMac G3 Model M4984 Hard Drive Replacement To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast. 2020-08-0230 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 535: KansasFest ReportJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple goblets, Mac IIfx, and Mac My Day poster. John reports back from KansasFest, and news includes the Apple Eras, a MacTV, and the latest from NanoRaptor. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-07-2734 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 534: RWB Apple PorscheJames and John discuss eBay finds: Buzz Aldrin poster, Mac collection, and Gulf Racing G5. James talks about the Apple livery RWB Porsche, and news includes Twitter hack, Apple Pencil, and MacEffects clear case SE review. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-07-2629 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 533: BOOTI TIME!James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple iPod poster, Apple gym bag, and RWB Porsche 911 model in Apple livery. John demos his Apple II BOOTI USB Hard Drive Emulator card , and news includes Mac II development for Linux, big collection for sale, and Mac SE/30 modification. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-07-1933 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 532: Steve from Mac84James, John and Steve discuss eBay finds: Apple playing cards, SE/30, and G3 All-In-One. They are joined by Steve from Mac84, and news includes Intel future predictions and early ARM Mini benchmarks. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-07-0650 min
RetroMacCastWWDC 2020 RecapJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple clock, glow-in-the-dark SE case, and WWDC bag. They recap the WWDC announcements, and news includes a new mouse inspired by an old one and AppleFritter news. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast. Catch us streaming live on YouTube! 2020-07-0438 min
RetroMacCastPower Macintosh 9500James and John discuss eBay finds: Through the Looking Glass, MacEffects color SE cases, and Apple service binders. They celebrate the 25th anniversary of Power Macintosh 9500, and news includes a WWDC preview plus major Mac processor changes over the years. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast. Catch us streaming live on YouTube!2020-06-2133 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 529: Crystal QuestJames and John discuss eBay finds: Mac II, TAM prototype, and Mac 5400. They talk about the classic Mac game Crystal Quest, and news includes upcoming WWDC and OpenCore's Velociraptor. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast. Catch us streaming live on YouTube!2020-06-1431 min
RetroMacCastRetroMacCastJames and John discuss eBay finds: iCare bear, massive Apple collection, and Drexel mouse. They look back at June 1990 courtesy of Macworld, and news includes iPhone 12 Max concept video, Apple watchbands, and Mac Pro skateboard. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-05-3138 min
RetroMacCastRetroMaccastJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple corduroy cap, MacRenderMan, and Apple brass belt buckle. They preview Kansasfest with Chris Torrance and Paul Hagstrom, and news includes AR glasses rumors, W95 startup sound, and Apple ad’s hidden classic Mac. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-05-3141 min
RetroMacCastRetroMacCastJames and John discuss eBay finds: boxed System Software 5.0 Update, FannyMac, and Color Classic iPad case. They look back at May 1990 in Macworld magazine, and news includes new MacBook 13”, iMac 22nd birthday and the Secret Passion of Steve Jobs. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-05-3147 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 524: Hell Froze OverJames and John discuss eBay finds: G3 beige tower, IIfx, and develop’s original Mac. They discuss the history of iTunes, and news includes the Worldwide Newton Conference, Apple race car, and how the Mac has thrived since 1984. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-05-0542 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 523: Rocky's PapercraftJames and John discuss eBay finds: PowerBook 1400 cover inserts, Apple settop box and NIB SE/30. They chat with Rocky Bergen about his extraordinary papercraft retro computers, and news includes Dana Sibera and Macs powered by Apple. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast. 2020-04-2642 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 522: Excessive Fast Food TaxesJames and John discuss eBay finds: Quadra 800, MacEffects Clear Mac SE, and Corvette mouse cover. They play some classic Lode Runner, and news includes iPhone SE, Apple Music, HyperCard P.T. and Apple II. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast. 2020-04-2540 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 521: Apple PickersJames and John discuss eBay finds: Color Classic II, Apple Centre Ad, and Apple sign. John saves an Apple //e, and news includes Apple-Google COVID-19 project and Wombat update. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-04-1232 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 520: PalmJames and John discuss eBay finds: iPad in a Mac, Mac cutaway poster, and 68k development system. They discuss how Palm relates to Apple, and news includes how to put an iPad in a a classic Mac and Danamania. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-04-1239 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 519: Sorry it is an MP3James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Portrait Display, Quadra 605 with Apple 2 Card, Apple 2 HD prototype case, and clear case 512k. They look back at March 2000 in MacAddict, and news includes new MacBook Air, iPad Pro, and a Mac clone. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast. 2020-04-0443 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 518: 17,037,585James and John discuss eBay finds: Picasso Mac poster, external floppy drive, and recapping service. They look back at Ambrosia Software, and news includes Apple store closures, WWDC 2020, and RR Auction results. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-03-2129 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 517: Apple IIe Clear CaseJames and John discuss eBay finds: 100 Apple decals, NIB Mac Plus, and unused Mac box. Mark from MacEffects talks about his latest Kickstarter: Clear Case for Apple IIe and IIgs. News includes the auction of Jerry Manock Apple items. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-03-0535 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 516: Build a Perfect WebsiteJames and John discuss eBay finds: Think Different jacket, MacCharlie, and lot of classic Macs. They look back at February 2000 in MacAddict magazine, and news includes Larry Tesler and a big Apple auction. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-02-2535 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 515: Clear CaSE/30James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple apron/oven mitt, Mac 512k, and Apple cookbook. John gets his SE/30 clear case, and news includes DaynaFile, attic finds, Mac Folklore Radio, and KansasFest. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-02-2233 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 514: Macs Sold by the PoundJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple collection, SMUG banner, and dual-floppy LC. They talk to Jimmy about his amazing Apple collection, and news includes early Gates video, Mac intro story, and Pocket Pillows. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-02-0246 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 513: Cult of Mac 2nd EditionJames and John discuss eBay finds: MacBook banner, Apple 2 keypad, and PowerBook 170. James reviews Cult of Mac 2nd Edition, and news 36 years since the Mac intro, iMac patent, and SE/30 Spotify app. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-02-0234 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 512: Stripped DownJames and John discuss eBay finds: Mac faceplate, classic Mac lot, and Herman Miller poster. The Retro Mac of the Week is Mac mini, and news includes The Unofficial Apple Archive and Cult of Mac 2.0. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-01-2534 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 511: Mac MuzzleJames and John discuss eBay finds: Mac Portable mug, TAM in box, and Mac Sales Training Guide. They look back to January 1990 via Macworld, and news includes Mac Mini, iPhone-20SC hack, BeOS, Powerbook-Mini, and Dubai Mac collection. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2020-01-1640 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 509: Twiggy MacJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple snowpants, SE/30 and Quadra 950. They tell the Twiggy Mac story, and news includes Retro Tech and Rewound. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-12-1833 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 508: Holiday Buying GuideJames and John discuss eBay finds: Power Mac banner, cutaway Mac poster, and a lot of Mac cases. They share holiday gift ideas, and news includes a Steve Jobs-signed diskette and Jony Ive's legacy of design. To see all of the show notes and join our website, join our Facebook page and visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-12-0140 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 507: SimCityJames and John discuss eBay finds: NIB Macintosh II video card, lot of Macs, and Picasso Mac dust cover. John gets into SimCity, and news includes a 16" MBP and a Twiggy Mac up for auction. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast. 2019-11-2432 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 506: Unicorn with RainbowJames and John discuss eBay finds: Mac Portable batteries, beach towel, and unicorn poster. They look back at Macworld November 1989, and news includes AirPods case, Susan Kare, and Color Classic II webserver. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast. 2019-11-2436 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 504: Doom!James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Network Server 700, DTP Laserdiscs, and Mac Portable prototype. They discuss Doom, and news includes the recent Apple announcements and the Kickstarter Apple 2 case project. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-11-2439 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 503: iMac G5James and John discuss eBay finds: Tempest Mac, Apple leather wallet, and iMac cat bed. They discuss iMac G5, and news includes connecting an original Mac keyboard to an iPhone, SE/30 webserver, redesigned Airpods, and the new Apple Card. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-10-1941 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 502: VCF West 2019James and David Greelish discuss eBay finds: Apple sandals, Lisa software, and iPod socks. David recaps VCF West and updates us on his Lisa documentary,and news includes a retro iPhone, Clarus, and six-color rumors. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-10-1938 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 501: Talking 500 EpisodesDue to screw-ups on the part of the staff, this episode includes a segment which should have been included in Episode 500. - James James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple wrench, Lisa bezel, and Apple bag. James and John reflect on 500 episodes, and news includes fonts, Flint Center, and Apple 1 manual auction. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-10-1936 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 500: 2019 KansasFest RecapJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Computer Clubs membership kit, Fat Mac/coolerand reproduction signs. John interviews Brian Wiser to talk about his KansasFest experience, and news includes iPod Apple Watch stand and Windows classic tweets. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-08-1842 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 499: Top Essay ServicesJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple sign, Wheels for the Mind poster, and Apple collection. John interview Kate Szkotnicki from KansasFest, and news includes Frog Design and Jony Ive. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-08-1842 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 498: Interview with Matt MaudeJames and John discuss eBay finds: WWDC t-shirt, WWDC pin set, and WWDC jacket. James interviews Matt Maude from the documentary, General Magic, and news includes the WWDC announcements. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-07-0749 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 497: General Magic The MovieJames and John discuss eBay finds: Software Sampler box, Macintosh TV, and a Quadra 950. They share their thoughts on the General Magic documentary, and news includes the Get a Mac ads, iPod Touch, and farewell to iTunes. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-06-1637 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 496: DownsizingJames and John discuss eBay finds: Mac 128k in box, Mac Classic II in box, and lot of Mac II cases. They discuss the Macs they would keep if they had to downsize, and news includes HyperCard, new MBP, WWDC coming, and Mac-related Kickstarter updates. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast. 2019-06-0244 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 495: Think GagaJames and John discuss eBay finds: Mac IIfx, Mickey's Mac Club pin, and AOL floppy. They look back at Macworld May 1989, and news includes the Apple Park opening ceremony and the new Carnegie Library Apple Store. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-05-2540 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 494: Kickstarting the Lisa DocumentaryJames and John discuss eBay finds: Picasso poster, Mac design book, and Mac programming book. They talk David Greelish about his Lisa Documentary, and news includes the six-colored stage erected inside Apple Park. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-05-2439 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 493: John's Recap RecapJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple pocket watch, Apple III, and framed Apple 2 poster. John starts his SE/30 recapping project, and news includes Mac ice cube tray, ROM scarves, and Marathon update. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-05-1235 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 492: It's Show TimeJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Museum mug, Woz-signed Quadra 605 and Apple director's chair. They talk to talk about the game, The Colony, and news the announcement from the "It's Show Time" event. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-05-0539 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 491: MacEffects Clear Case ProjectJames and John discuss eBay finds: Mac compatibility chart, MacEffects prototype case, and a Drexel Mac. They talk to Mark of MacEffects about their clear case project, and news includes the recent Apple hardware announcements and a pocket Apple Watch case. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-03-3040 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 490: Illustrator vs FreeHandJames and John discuss eBay finds: driveway lot, Takky Mac, and eWorld mugs. They look back at Macworld February 1989, and news includes foldable displays, 35th Mac anniversary, 1984 storyboard, and Advanced Mac Substitute. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-03-3044 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 489: The Secret History of Mac GamingJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple sign, IIGS upgrade, and the JLPGA PowerBook. John chats with Richard Moss, author of The Secret History of Mac Gaming, and news includes ContrAlto, a barn find, an SE/30 clear case project, and a Lisa gathering. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-03-3055 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 488: John's Mobile Re-inking ServiceJames and John discuss eBay finds: color ImageWriter II ribbons, Apple TV promotional display, iPod Red Sox. They declare their retrolutions for 2019, and news includes an Apple catalog graphic, Mac84, and VCF Northwest. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-03-0235 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 487: The End of the Age of Apple?James and John discuss eBay finds: 1993 Developers CD-ROM set, beat-up //e, and an Apple computer lot. They look back at January 1989 in Macworld magazine, and news includes Bendgate, End of the Age of Apple, and Andy Cunningham interview. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-01-1248 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 486: 50% More Flaps!James and John discuss eBay finds: LaserWriter Plus, NIB MessagePad 120, and The Macintosh Story on VHS. John interviews Will Scullin and his website emulators , and news includes Apple computers built in the US, and a Bad Lip Reading. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2019-01-1234 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 485: Holiday Buying GuideJames and John discuss eBay finds: Mac Picasso hat, Apple Balloon poster/pin, and crystal Apple award. They share their favorite retro-gift ideas, and news includes a Wifi SE/30 and Airpods rumors. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast. 2018-12-1236 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 484: Before MacintoshJames and John discuss eBay finds: Color Classic II, Quadra 700, and Apple Interactive Television Box. They get a visit from David Greelish and talk about his new Lisa project, and news includes a conceptual iPod case for Apple Watch, and more on Apple sneakers. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-12-0928 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 483: There's more in the makingJames and John discuss eBay finds: 17 Apple posters, Gemini iBook, and wool hat. They look back at November 1998 in MacAddict, and news includes the Apple Event and a Vintage Repair Program. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-11-1835 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 482: MFR v2.0James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh brochure, prototype TechStep, and Macintosh Picasso dealer sign. They talk with Derek from Macintosh Folklore Radio, and news includes an upcoming Apple Event, and the Apple Museum Cafe. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast. 2018-11-1830 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 481: MystJames and John discuss eBay finds: Bell & Howell Apple II+, Macintosh TV, and Santa Cruz paper. They talk about Myst, and news includes Carnegie Mellon. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-11-1036 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 480: Claris the SoftCoJames and John discuss eBay finds: PANIZZA, Mac 128k/Pro poster, and pre-print Apple logo poster. They talk about Claris, and news includes retro iMac concept, Myst at 25, Steve Jobs, and Classicbot. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-10-2834 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 479: HyperCardJames and John discuss eBay finds: collection of signed Apple-related items, Mac 512k ED, and a lollipop. They talk HyperCard (finally), and news includes new Apple announcements and the Apple 1 sale. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-10-2839 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 477: Macworld August 1988James and John discuss eBay finds: VHS cassettes, Apple sign, and a postcard from Apple. They look back at August 1988 in Macworld magazine, and news includes the books Creative Selection, Valley Genius, and Small Fry. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-09-0836 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 476: MacAddict August 1998James and John discuss eBay finds: MacWorks XL, Apple LCD, and Mac briefcase. They look back at August 1998 courtesy of MacAddict magazine, and news includes 1 trillion dollars, Guy Kawasaki, and iMacs in the Henry Ford Museum. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-09-0834 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 475: KansasFest 2018 RecapJames and John discuss eBay finds: Mac OS X poster, Apple club patches, and Apple Survival Pak. John and Brian recap KansasFest, and news includes an important failure and almost every Mac OS wallpaper. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-09-0750 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 474: General MagicJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple organizer, 2c flat panel collection, and brass paperweight. They talk about General Magic, and news includes World Emoji Day, Apple employee #345, and using a IIsi today. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-07-2734 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 473: Love Notes to NewtonJames and John discuss eBay finds: NeXT brochure, pallet of Apple stuff, and TechStep. They chat with Noah Leon about Love Notes to Newton, and news includes MacBook Pro updates, General Magic, and cross-stitch Control Panel. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-07-1942 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 472: Mac OS X Public BetaJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Cool Sounds, Apple original logo banner, and Apple shoes. They look back at the Mac OS X Public Beta, and news includes retro AirPods, Apple 10 Year Anniversary, and Love Notes to Newton. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-07-1933 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 471: Left-Handed MacJames and John discuss eBay finds: Mac Picasso poster, Steve Jobs business card, and original Mac brochure. They look back at July 1998 in MacAddict, and news include RIP Mac, and Steve Jobs videos. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-07-1934 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 470: No wires!James and John discuss eBay finds: G5 poster, Apple wooden sign, and NeXT system. They remember the history of AirPort, and news includes WWDC and Susan Kare. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-06-1133 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 469: We can rebuild him!James and John discuss eBay finds: set of Apple posters, 95 WWDC shirt, and a prototype LC. John rebuilds his Mac Portable battery, and news includes a look ahead to WWDC, and John Sculley learned from Steve Jobs. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-06-1129 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 468: 20 Years of iMacJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple 2 poster, Mac LC expansion chassis, and SWAT bundle. They commemorate 20 years of iMac, and news includes a Mac 128k unboxing, collection sale, VCF East and a cool Apple CPU display. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-06-1140 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 467: MacAddict May 1998James and John discuss eBay finds: stained glass Apple, Lisa 1 mouse, and instant Mac museum. They look back at May 1998 through MacAddict, and news includes a Betamax copy of the 1984 ad, autographed Jobs Time cover, Apple retreat hotel, and the pure zen of using an old Mac. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-06-0936 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 466: TakkyJames and John discuss eBay finds: six-color Apple poster, Woz-autographed floppy, and a Peach Apple II clone. They delve into the Takky Mac, and news includes Susan Kare, the end of Airport, and Hap's prototype collection. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-06-0926 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 465: VCF SE 6.0 PreviewJames and John discuss eBay finds: classic Mac iPad mini mount, Powerbook clock, and custom sneakers. John talks to Earl Baugh from the Vintage Computer Festival Southeast, and the news includes leaks, 32-bit saying good-bye soon and Mac OS 8 on iPhone. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-04-1740 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 464: Back to MacJames and John discuss eBay finds: SE/30, Color Classic, and Apple room sign. They catch up with Hap and his amazing prototype collection, and the news includes a Tim Cook interview, Apple processor switch, history podcast, and computer collecting tips. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-04-1643 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 463: RetroMicrosoftCast PremiereJames and John discuss eBay finds: Windows 3.1, IBM PCjr, and Zune. They pay tribute to Clippy, and news includes 80s rewind, and the Trenton Computer Festival. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-04-0625 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 462: Mac ROM-inatorJames and John discuss eBay finds: WWDC pins, original Apple logo banner, and Apple Pacific mug. John gets his Mac ROM-inator working, and news includes Hap's prototype auctions, and Sosumi. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-04-0632 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 461: Possible But Not ProbableJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Acapulco patch, TAKKY Color Classic, and prototype IIcx. James and John look back at March 98 via MacAddict magazine, and news includes six-color logo return, Apple 1 restoration, and Steve Jobs' job application. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast. 2018-03-0732 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 460: Get your DramamineJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple blanket, Apple 1 replica, and Descent. James and John play some Descent, and news includes "What is a computer?", fast Apple II, and a computer battle. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-02-2636 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 459: Have you seen my stapler?James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple stapler, Think Different Watch, and Lisa 2. James reviews the Apple HomePod, and news includes an Apple VR goggle patent, and VCF Southeast. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-02-1334 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 458: Apple DjinnJames and John discuss eBay finds: Designed by Apple book, Woz business card, and Power Express 9700. News includes Apple financial results and VCF Pacific Northwest. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2018-02-1328 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 455: Eleven Years AgoJames and John premiered the RetroMacCast by introducing themselves and looking back at the first Mac, the Picasso logo, an eBay rarity, and they discuss a few current Apple stories.2017-12-2422 min
RetroMacCastRMC Episode 453: Turkey MacsJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple knife, Smack-A-Mac, and NeXT poster. They name their turkey Macs, and news includes a Lisa 1 auction, Steve Jobs figurine, and 6 failed Apple products that were awesome. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.2017-12-1339 minOpen AppleOpen Apple #61 (July 2016) : KansasFest 2016, Chicken Missile MegapodcastThis month on Open Apple, as is tradition, we present the megapodcast recorded live at KansasFest. Most of your favorite retrocomputing podcasters attend KansasFest each year, and we all get together in a basement room to record a giant group podcast. This year’s recording includes, in no particular order:
Quinn Dunki of Open ApplePaul Hagstrom of Retrocomputing Roundtable and Drop /// InchesMichael Mulhern and Carrington Vanston of Retrocomputing RoundtableKay Savetz of AnticRob McMullen of Player/MissileKen Gagne of Polygamer and IndiesiderJohn Leake of RetroMacCastTodd George of Chicken Lips RadioCharles Mangin of How IIJeff Salzman of The History Of Perso...2016-07-281h 25
Player/Missile - An Atari 8-bit RetrospectiveEp. 15: Nov 1981: Reversi IITwo new magazines for the coverage: Computer Gaming World and my first magazine from the UK: Computer & Video Games, and two guest reviewers of magazines. An overview of KansasFest from the Atari point of view, and a review of the APX game Reversi II.IntroductionCalifornia Extreme Arcade/Pinball show July 18 & 19 2015CA Extreme twitterPictures from CA ExtremeKansasFestKansasFestMore from Rebecca Heineman: Antic Interview #64Steve Mayer: Antic Interview #65Mark Pilgrim's Dive Into PythonRingtones from Atari 8-bit gamesHackFestPodcasters SummitRetro Computing Roundtable Ep #105Carrington Vanston from Retro Computing RoundtableJohn Leake from RetroMacCastJohn Linville from...2015-07-311h 50
Simple Beepe9 – Triumph of the Nerds, part 1We embark on watching the classic PBS documentary mini-series Triumph of the Nerds. We learn a little we didn't know about the early history of Apple, get excited with Woz, and facepalm with Jobs over the many offensive things that got said and done in the computer industry 20+ years ago (and, sadly, still today).
Links for this episode:EV followupNaevStarsectorSpaceSimCentralshoutouts to other Apple history podcastsWelcome to MacintoshRetroMacCastRobert X. Cringelyaka Mark StephensInfoWorld also still using the nameCringely's about pagedodgy claimsearly Apple employeeStanford PhD
Triumph of the Nerdswatch episode 1 online [YouTube] [archive.org]Accidental EmpiresRevenge o...2015-03-1458 min
RetroMacCastEpisode 284: RetroMacCast Live from VCF-SE 1.0James and John take their show on the road to the Vintage Computer Festival Southeast 1.0. eBay Finds are slides of an Apple I and Apple logo, NeXT Cube case, and Lisa 1. David Greelish helps review iSteve followed by a trivia contest.
To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast. 2013-04-2140 minOpen AppleShow #3 (Apr 2011): Peter Neubauer, waiting for KansasFest, and edutainment
The third monthly episode of Open Apple, recorded on April 3, 2011, has Mike and Ken joined by KansasFest committee member Peter Neubauer. The three look forward to attending KansasFest and VCF and reading Juiced.GS, 300 Baud, Twisty Little Passages, and Don Lancaster’s Assembly Cookbook; review favorite edutainment software; gawk at outrageous eBay “Buy It Now” prices; and discover remakes of classic games Ultima, King’s Quest, SimCity, Lode Runner, Wizardry, Choplifter, and more.
Winning a two-day pass to VCF East is Marvin Malkowski Jr., who correctly named the game from last month’s episode! The prize for this month...2011-04-111h 00RetroMacCastEpisode 107: The ABCs of BBSJames and John talk to Vann Baker about the history of Bulletin Board Systems. The eBay Find of the Week is a Picasso Macintosh dealer sign from the original owner. News includes the Safari 4 Beta, Oregon Trail reborn on the iPhone and the birthday of Steve Jobs.
Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastMacKids BlogForkbombr: A Brief Interview with James and John of the RetroMacCastInterview with Mike Harvey of Nibble Magazine2009-02-2849 minRetroMacCastEpisode 99: AllegroJames and John continue their series on the Macintosh OS with 8.5 and
8.6. eBay Finds include an OS 8.5 t-shirt, Apple t-shirt blanket, and new-in-box
Apple //c. News includes the end of Stevenotes at Macworld Expo.
Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastMacHEADS the MovieNing Blog: Go way back with the RetroMacCastMacInTouch Mac OS 8.5 Special Report: Themes and AppearancesSFGate: Steve Jobs didn't make the first Macworld, eitherWelcome to Macintosh2008-12-2032 minRetroMacCastEpisode 57: The Unboxing ClubJames and John interview Dan Budiac, owner of a brand-new Apple //c. eBay auctions include an Apple sales award and a Macintosh Portable. James & John also present Part Two of their visit to the Computer History Museum.Become a member of the RetroMacCast at the RetroMacCast Social Network
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Other related links from this episode:Joy of Tech2008-02-0935 minRetroMacCastEpisode 56: Welcome to MacintoshJames interviews Josh Rizzo and Rob Baca, directors of "Welcome to Macintosh" an upcoming documentary on how Apple and the Macintosh changed the world. James and John announce the winner of last week's contest and share some eBay finds: an Airport night-light, and a copy of the first Macintosh game, "Through the Looking Glass".Become a member of the RetroMacCast at the RetroMacCast Social Network
where you can post photos, videos, and contribute to our forums. You
can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our
podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yo...2008-02-0252 minRetroMacCastEpisode 55: Son of AppleJames and John present Part I of their visit to the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. eBay auctions include Devo items given away at Macworld and a pair of Apple earrings. Finally, contest rules are provided to win a selection of items from the Apple Company Store.Become a member of the RetroMacCast at the RetroMacCast Social Network
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podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map.2008-01-2735 minRetroMacCastEpisode 54: Macworld Expo 2008James and John recap their week at the Macworld Conference and Expo. They also provide some highlights from their trips to Steve Jobs' childhood home, the Apple Company Store, the Computer History Museum, and the DigiBarn.Become a member of the RetroMacCast at the RetroMacCast Social Network
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Other related links from this episode:Youtube: Bo's videosMa...2008-01-1927 minRetroMacCastEpisode 53: Hello eWorld!James interviews Scott Converse and Cleo Huggins who created e·World. eBay finds include a very nice Lisa 2 and some new t-shirts using a classic old Apple design. Finally, James and John talk about plans for Macworld Expo.Become a member of the RetroMacCast at the RetroMacCast Social Network where you can post photos, videos, and contribute to our forums. You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map. Other related links from this episode:The Hitchhiker's Guide...2008-01-1351 minRetroMacCastEpisode 48: Yikes!The Retro Mac of the Week is the short-lived Power Macintosh G4 Yikes! James does a brief history of Apple Keyboards, and eBay auctions include a rare flyer for the Apple I.
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Other related links from this episode:RetroMacCast Podcast WidgetRetroMacCast RSS WidgeteBay: Spectre GCR Macintosh Emulator for the Atari STeBay: Vintage Apple Computer Ch...2007-12-0241 minRetroMacCastEpisode 22: Classic on SteroidsThe Retro Mac of the Week is the LC 520, and the Collection Spotlight is on James's Big Apple Sign. James and John also discuss an Apple I reproduction on eBay and Apple news from the past week.You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum.Other websites discussed in this episode:Charlotte Apple Computer ClubApple: Find a User GroupRetro Challenge 2007RetroMacCast ForumSt...2007-05-2026 min