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- 4: Road to the Apple II: Computer Faire (Part 4)
The Apple II makes its public debut at a landmark event in the history of personal computers, and Steve Jobs truly comes into his own.
Links and Show Notes:Originally released as Upgrade #625.
Presented by Myke Hurley and Jason Snell.
Written by Jason Snell.
Audio editing by Myke Hurley and Jim Metzendorf. Video production by Jamie Snell.
Designed in California theme by Christopher Breen.
References:
- Infinite Loop (1999) by Michael S. Malone
- Apple: The First 50 Years (2026) by David Pogue (Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books)
- Steve Jobs (2011) by Walter Isaacson (Amazon, Used)
Get early access to full series, ad-free listening, and bonus episodes by becoming a member. Submit Feedback30 min - 3: Road to the Apple II: A Complete Computer (Part 3)
Under the watchful eye of Steve Jobs, the Apple II takes form at last. It's an integrated color computer created by Steve Wozniak, powered by a groundbreaking power supply designed by Rod Holt, and wrapped in a plastic shell designed by Jerry Manock.
Links and Show Notes:Originally released as Upgrade #623
Presented by Myke Hurley and Jason Snell.
Written by Jason Snell.
Audio editing by Myke Hurley and Jim Metzendorf. Video production by Jamie Snell.
Designed in California theme by Christopher Breen.
References:
- Infinite Loop (1999) by Michael S. Malone
- Apple: The First 50 Years (2026) by David Pogue (Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books)
- Steve Jobs (2011) by Walter Isaacson (Amazon, Used)
Get early access to full series, ad-free listening, and bonus episodes by becoming a member. Submit Feedback36 min - 2: Road to the Apple II: The Partnership (Part 2)
We travel to the summer of 1976, as Apple travels to Atlantic City for a computer trade show, the Apple II begins to form, and the fellowship between the two Steves shows signs of breaking.
Links and Show Notes:Originally released as Upgrade #621
Presented by Myke Hurley and Jason Snell.
Written by Jason Snell.
Audio editing by Myke Hurley and Jim Metzendorf. Video production by Jamie Snell.
Designed in California theme by Christopher Breen.
References:
- Infinite Loop (1999) by Michael S. Malone
- Apple: The First 50 Years (2026) by David Pogue (Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books)
- Steve Jobs (2011) by Walter Isaacson (Amazon, Used)
Get early access to full series, ad-free listening, and bonus episodes by becoming a member. Submit Feedback33 min - 1: Road to the Apple II: Apple for Sale (Part 1)
We take you back to 1976 and recount Steve Jobs's numerous attempts to sell Apple or, at the very least, get someone to make an investment in the fledgling company.
Links and Show Notes:Originally released as Upgrade #619
Presented by Myke Hurley and Jason Snell.
Written by Jason Snell.
Audio editing by Myke Hurley and Jim Metzendorf. Video production by Jamie Snell.
Designed in California theme by Christopher Breen.
References:
- Infinite Loop (1999) by Michael S. Malone
- Apple: The First 50 Years (2026) by David Pogue (Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books)
- Steve Jobs (2011) by Walter Isaacson (Amazon, Used)
Get early access to full series, ad-free listening, and bonus episodes by becoming a member. Submit Feedback33 min - 0: The Origin of Apple
Apple emerged from the unique environment of the Santa Clara valley suburbs of the '70s thanks to the particular genius of its two co-founders and some surprising help they got along the way.
Links and Show Notes:Presented by Myke Hurley and Jason Snell.
Written by Jason Snell.
Audio editing by Myke Hurley and Jim Metzendorf. Video production by Jamie Snell.
Designed in California theme by Christopher Breen.
References:
- Infinite Loop (1999) by Michael S. Malone
- Apple: The First 50 Years (2026) by David Pogue (Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books)
- Steve Jobs (2011) by Walter Isaacson (Amazon, Used)
Originally released in Upgrade #609.
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About Designed in California
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Expertly-told stories about the 50-year history of Apple and the world it created, from Jason Snell and Myke Hurley.
We cover the entire range of the last half-century, from Apple's earliest days in a garage, to the rise of the Mac, to the return of Steve Jobs and the creation of some of Apple's most iconic products. Apple's history is also our shared tech history, and these are all stories worth telling. Hosted by Jason Snell and Myke Hurley.