RetroMacCast
689 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 81 ratingsJoin James and John each episode where they stroll down the Macintosh memory lane.
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RMC Episode 679: John Goes Shopping
April 22, 2024 23:35 - 28 minutes - 39.9 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh SE, System 7.1 Golden Master CD-ROM, Macintosh Duo System poster, and miniature Mac collectible. John shares a few recent purchases, and news includes FloppyEmu Disk II enclosures, recreated Lisa boxes, and a homemade Apple IIe FloppyEmu retail box. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 678: Marchintosh!
April 15, 2024 23:25 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Computer sales & service sign, Apple Macintosh Portrait Display, and Black Performa 5420. They take a look at a bunch of Marchintosh projects, and news includes Apple II styled FloppyEmu enclosures, RR Auction Apple auctions, an article on the original Macs delivered to Drexel and Making a Macintosh Studio. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 677: The Fun is Back!
March 25, 2024 22:42 - 34 minutes - 47 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: BYTE Magazine February 1984, inflatable Flying Toaster, NIB Apple StyleWriter. They look back at March 2004 in MacAddict magazine, and news includes It's a Coco! No, It's an Apple II!, a black iPod Hi-Fi, and Marchintosh. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 676: PodBrix
February 29, 2024 00:19 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: NIB System Software 6.0, Macintosh Portable, and Lisa 2/10. They look back at the history of PodBrix, and news includes Vlado Vince's restoration of a Macintosh SE/30 and running MacOS on a Nintendo DS. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 675: MacintoshPi
February 26, 2024 21:46 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple color plotter paper, Macintosh 128k, and Bicycle for the Mind poster. They look at MacintoshPi, a full-screen emulator for Mac OS 7/8/9 for Raspberry Pi, and news includes an article on Jimmy Grewal's Apple collection, Mac Quadra 840av Easter Egg, and the Macintosh Librarian runs Classic Mac OS on the Apple Vision Pro. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 674: Macworld Magazine #1
February 19, 2024 19:34 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh Software Team poster, Macintosh Portable backlight upgrade kit, NIB Microsoft Excel, and Macworld #1. They look back at the first issue of Macworld magazine from 1984, and news includes Throwboy's 15th anniversary and how Tim Cook commemorated the 40th anniversary of Macintosh. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 673: Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa RELEASE!
February 13, 2024 00:38 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBJames and David discuss eBay finds: PowerBook Duo 280c, PowerBook G3 Pismo, PowerBook G4, and iBook G3 Clamshell. David Greelish releases his documentary, Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa, and news includes the Computer History Museum Insanely Great: The Apple Mac at 40. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 672: Happy 40th Birthday Macintosh!
January 23, 2024 02:36 - 42 minutes - 59 MBJames 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.
RMC Episode 671: 17 Year Anniversary
January 01, 2024 01:59 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBJames 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.
RMC Episode 670: Mac27 Collection
December 18, 2023 22:26 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: 1987 Macintosh poster, NIB Macintosh 68000 Development System, Apple mug warmer, and Apple 2 carrying case. They chat with Grant about is Mac27 Collection, and news includes a new Mac t-shirt and AI-generated retro Mac scenes. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 669: Siberian Uberhamsters
December 12, 2023 00:26 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: First 10 Yers of Macintosh poster, Apple dealer sign, and Mac IIcx/ci team jacket. They look back at December 2003 in MacAddict magazine, and news includes a signed Steve Jobs check, DOS_deck, and flashing Mac ROMs. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 668: Retro Mac Gift Ideas
December 03, 2023 20:22 - 38 minutes - 53 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Macintosh 1st 10 Years poster, Apple II+ motherboard, and Macintosh Quadra 950. They list off their top 10 gift ideas for retro Mac fans, and news includes new innter bezels for you iMac from MacEffects. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 667: John's Workplace Mac Setup
November 28, 2023 00:25 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh IIfx workstation, 80 platinum ADB mice, and Apple authorized dealer sign. John breaks down his latest retro Mac workplace setup, and news includes a System 7 emulator, Basilisk II guide, and Mac27's collection. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 666: Diablo
November 21, 2023 00:30 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple/Parker Pen, Macintosh 512K, and Power Macintosh 8600. Appropriately, they discuss the original DIablo, news includes the AYANEO Retro Mini PC, and Adrian's collection of Macs. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 665: Apple Media Program
November 13, 2023 23:17 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple letter opener, Media TookKit CDROMs, and NOS Macintosh II logicboard. They try to figure out the Apple Media Program, and news includes LCG Auction results, and Teensy 4.1-based MCL68+ Processor Emulator. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 664: New In Box In Box
October 30, 2023 22:44 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBJames, John, and special guest Joe discuss eBay finds: Macintosh Picasso pin, Apple wooden toy truck, and 1987 Apple Computer ornament. They look back at October 1993 in Macworld magazine, and news includes, demystifying classic Mac video signals, rare and pricey monitor dongles, and more NIB Apple auctions. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 663: Joe to the rescue!
October 16, 2023 23:10 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: JLPGA PowerBook, Macintosh Classic II, and Macintosh II. Joe from Joe's Computer Museum repairs John's problem SE/30 logic boards, ands news includes iMac inspired iPhone cases, OpenEmulator, and an Apple themed Geo Metro. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 662: MacEffects Apple IIc Case Kickstarter
October 09, 2023 23:17 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: MACBCOOL fan, sealed Macintosh IIvx, and Power Macintosh G3 with display. MacEffects Mark has a new Kickstarter project: Apple IIc case, and news includes the Microsoft Excel launched on Macintosh 38 years ago. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 661: The start of something big?
October 02, 2023 22:29 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple 1, MacVideoProcessor, and stained glass Apple logo. They look back at September 1993 in Macworld magazine, and news includes the RayCue 128K and Wifi on a Macintosh Portable. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 660: A Real Deal
September 11, 2023 23:46 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Mac Portable battery with original packaging, Mac 512k set with boxes, and Dr. Martin Luther King Think Different proof poster. They checkout some recent RR Auction Apple related auctions, and news includes Joshua Stein's Mac Portable with Wi-Fi and Action Retro's Macintosh TVs. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 659: Lionel Apple Computer Train Set
August 27, 2023 19:35 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple blankets, Macintosh IIx, and Apple Credit sales it. James shows his Lionel Apple Computer train set, and news includes the PicoRC, PicoPSU, and Bay Area Classic Mac Meetup. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 658: Thunderware LightningScan
August 21, 2023 20:22 - 43 minutes - 60.6 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple //c LCD, lot of 90 classic macs, and protototype Macintosh Portable. John demos the Thunderware LightningScan for his Apple IIGS, and news includes a miniature classic Mac as a wedding gift and an interesting new Apple patent. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 657: MacAddict August 2003
August 10, 2023 20:26 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: 6 NIB Mac II video cards, 1993 JLPGA Powerbook 145B, and 1986 NYC Macintosh Business Seminars postcard. They look back the August 2003 issue of MacAddict magazine, and news includes the value of Microsoft's $150M investment 26 years later, another Apple 1 auction, and Lisa projects (AppleLisaClone, Lisa-PCBs & Twiggy Drive Project). Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 656: KansasFest 2023 Report
August 06, 2023 20:45 - 37 minutes - 52.3 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh messenger bag, Pippen SDK, Macintosh Division hat, and computer voodoo doll. John reports back from KansasFest, and news includes Designing the First Apple Macintosh: The Engineers' Story, and Apple T-Shirts book. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 655: Go to the Source
July 30, 2023 11:22 - 47 minutes - 66.1 MBJames and Steve (Mac84) discuss eBay finds: 1982 Macintosh publications binder, Mac SE balloon, and Microsoft Office 98 advertising cube. Steve talks about his trip to the System Source computer museum/swap meet, and he has an update on Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa. News includes the $190K sale of a sealed original iPhone, and an auction for Apple branded sneakers. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 654: Trina's Technobabble
July 23, 2023 11:19 - 34 minutes - 48.3 MBJohn and Trina discuss eBay finds: Lot of Apple computers, bundle of Macintosh PowerBook Duos, and Mac-Port-Adapter. John is joined by Trina aka Technobabble to hear her retrocomputing story. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 653: KansasFest 2023 Preview
June 19, 2023 12:16 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBJames, John, and Javier discuss eBay finds: QuickTime Conferencing Kit, pile of 50 90's era Macs, and an Apple 1 in the koa wood case. Javier Rivera previews KansasFest 2023 and shows his Kickstarter Apple II floppy drive clear face plate project. News includes new ThrowBoy blanket, mini Raspberry Pi-based Mac, and Apple Strange creations. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 652: Apple Vision Pro
June 18, 2023 11:29 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Genius Bar sign, Mac security kit, and "Help is Here!" poster. They assess the potential of Apple's Vision Pro, and news includes the other WWDC announcements. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 651: Historic Apple Announcements
June 11, 2023 11:24 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple G3 Swatch Watch, Macintosh IIcx in box, and Macintosh TV. They look back at historical Apple product announcements, and news includes a great Mac setup, Apple's Secret Burial, and Nanoraptor creations. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 650: Macintosh Programming Library
June 04, 2023 11:28 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Apple watch, Mac Picasso sign, and Mac IIfx poster. John finds a rare Macintosh programming book, and news includes a new Marathon, Steve Jobs signed check auction and Nanoraptor creations. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 649: 25th Anniversary of iMac
May 28, 2023 11:37 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: lot of 8 Apple modems, 1991 Apple printer ad, and Emplant Mac emulator board. John goes looking for treasures in his attic, and news includes the 25th anniversary of iMac plue Nanoraptor creations. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 648: MacAddict April 2003
April 09, 2023 18:02 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: large Macintosh banner, 3 banners from 1999, 5 banners from 2023, and an Apple 2 clone. They look back at MacAddict April 2003, and news includes a big iPhone theft, Lisa video, NanoRaptor's Pascal poster, and hidden bitcoin document in MacOS. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 647: Mice Bits
April 09, 2023 11:19 - 36 minutes - 51.2 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: original LaserWriter, lot of Macs, and Newton prototype. John learns something new about Apple mice, and news includes prices from the Juliens auctions, WWDC announcement, Infinite Mac, and Steve Jobs Archive announcement. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 646: Apple PenLite
April 02, 2023 11:48 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: old Apple sign, Macintosh TV, and Newton display sign. They talk about the unreleased Apple PenLite, and news includes "The Apples" auction. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 645: The Great American Trivia Challenge
March 26, 2023 11:49 - 46 minutes - 64.6 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Mac System 7.5 poster, Apple EDucation safari hat, and an early Apple dealer sign. James talks about his Great American Trivia Challenge board game, and news includes an Apple auction, and Nanoraptor creations. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 644: RMChatGPT
March 19, 2023 11:27 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Mac ViewFrame, Apple Adjustable Keyboard, and Apple license plate. They look back to March 1993 via Macworld magazine, and news includes an Apple collection auction, QuickTake 100 review, and papercraft. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 643: Outbound Outrigger
March 05, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBJames and Steve (Mac84) discuss eBay finds: iMac watch, Lisa 1, and Macintosh XL Screen Kit. They talk about the Outbound Outrigger monitor with a SCSI interface, and news includes a visit by Ron (Ron's Computer Videos) to preview Marchintosh. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 642: The Apple Catalog
February 26, 2023 12:34 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: TI-81 Calculator emulator for Macintosh, Quadra 950, and Apple Director's Chair. They explore the history of the Apple Catalog, and news includes NanoRaptor creations plus a surprise visit by Steve (Mac84) to talk about a rare Macintosh auction. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 641: 30 Years of SimCity 2000
February 19, 2023 12:15 - 32 minutes - 45 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh/Canon gold sign, NIB Mac M0120 numeric keypad, and a Rally NYC Mac logo t-shirt. They celebrate 30 years of SimCity 2000, and news includes the video from the Apple Lisa 40th birthday and Macstodon for Mastodon.
RMC Episode 640: BlueSCSI v2
February 13, 2023 01:16 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBJohn and guest Joe from Joe's Computer Museum discuss eBay finds: Mac Portable bag, 1984 Mac handbook, Powerbook 1400c, and 2013 Mac Pro. Joe talks about the new BlueSCSI v2, and news includes VCF SE 2023. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 639: Apple Display Connector
February 12, 2023 12:17 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBJames discusses eBay finds: Winter 1984 Macintosh Buyer's Guide, AMax II+ Mac emulation cord, Summer 1993 Apple Catalog. They discuss the Apple Display Connector, and news includes HyperCard FPS game, add VGA and WiFi to Apple II, and a mini Apple iMac G3. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 638: Stuck with my Mug
January 29, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 49.7 MBJames discusses eBay finds: Performa desk mats, AST Mac86, and Summer 93 Apple Catalog. James shares his Apple coffee mug collection, and news includes the Lisa anniversary and code release as well as Nanoraptor creations. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 637: Return this Coupon
January 22, 2023 12:27 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: 1985 Apple Christmas Sales Kit, Spectre GCR Macintosh emulator for Atari ST, and Apple face masks. They look back at January 1993 in MacUser magazine, and news includes Apple's biggest hardware flops. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 636: Updates from Ron
January 15, 2023 12:18 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: 1990 Macintosh-Aided Design Calendar, large lot of vintage Macs, and original Macintosh sales training. Ron McAdams provides updates on his projects and a look at new projects, and news includes auctions for the original Apple sign and Woz's toolbox plue Safari turns twenty years old. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 635: Holiday Mac Setup
January 08, 2023 12:23 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: PowerBook 550c, UMAX C600, and Byte magazine Apple advertisement. John shares the details of his holiday Mac display, and news includes RR Auction results, updating an Apple keyboard. Plus news on the new Lisa Documentary from special guest Mac84 Steve! Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 634: Holiday Gift Ideas
December 18, 2022 12:30 - 47 minutes - 44 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: 20th Mac anniversary crystal, Duo Dock, and Test Drive a Mac luggage tag. They share their gift giving ideas for retro Mac fans, and news includes RR Auctions, MOOF support for Floppy Emu, and preorders for the 1.6 Emu Apple //e emulator. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 633: Hot New PowerBooks
December 11, 2022 12:14 - 48 minutes - 45.4 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: set of 7 System 7 pins, 2 Quadra 950s, and a vintage Apple totebag. They look back at December 1992 in Macworld magazine, and news includes totebags at an Apple Store opening, the newest Shargeek Retro Charger, System 7 in a browser, 3D printed tiny G3 hackintosh, and Nanoraptor creations. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 632: Willow Computer Cases
November 06, 2022 12:56 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Daystar Clone, Mini in a Plus,Think Different Sign, and a Brainstorm Accelerator. John finds a Power Mac G4 Cube and a Cinema Display case in his garage, and news includes the Shargeek Retro Charger and Nanoraptor creations. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 631: And He Doesn't Negotiate
November 06, 2022 12:26 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Mac 128k empy case, IIcx and IIci lot, and a Beck-Tech upgraded Mac 128k. They celebrate Halloween by playing a little Warlock, and news includes the results from that Bonhams Auction. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
RMC Episode 630: Flying Toasters
October 30, 2022 11:17 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBJames and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh 512k, Apple 2c poster and Apple Collection. They look back at After Dark!, and news includes a Mac SE used in Steve Jobs' office. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.