RetroMacCast

RetroMacCast episodes:

• 04.22.2024

  RMC Episode 679: John Goes Shopping

  James 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...

  
• 04.15.2024

  RMC Episode 678: Marchintosh!

  James 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...

  
• 03.25.2024

  RMC Episode 677: The Fun is Back!

  James 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...

  
• 02.29.2024

  RMC Episode 676: PodBrix

  James 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....

  
• 02.26.2024

  RMC Episode 675: MacintoshPi

  James 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...

  
• 02.19.2024

  RMC Episode 674: Macworld Magazine #1

  James 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...

  
• 02.13.2024

  RMC Episode 673: Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa RELEASE!

  James 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...

  
• 01.23.2024

  RMC 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....

  
• 01.01.2024

  RMC Episode 671: 17 Year Anniversary

  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....

  
• 12.18.2023

  RMC Episode 670: Mac27 Collection

  James 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...

  
• 12.12.2023

  RMC Episode 669: Siberian Uberhamsters

  James 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 ...

  
• 12.03.2023

  RMC Episode 668: Retro Mac Gift Ideas

  James 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...

  
• 11.28.2023

  RMC Episode 667: John's Workplace Mac Setup

  James 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...

  
• 11.21.2023

  RMC Episode 666: Diablo

  James 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...

  
• 11.13.2023

  RMC Episode 665: Apple Media Program

  James 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...

  
• 10.30.2023

  RMC Episode 664: New In Box In Box

  James, 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...

  
• 10.16.2023

  RMC Episode 663: Joe to the rescue!

  James 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 ...

  
• 10.09.2023

  RMC Episode 662: MacEffects Apple IIc Case Kickstarter

  James 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...

  
• 10.02.2023

  RMC Episode 661: The start of something big?

  James 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...

  
• 09.11.2023

  RMC Episode 660: A Real Deal

  James 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...

  
• 08.27.2023

  RMC Episode 659: Lionel Apple Computer Train Set

  James 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...

  
• 08.21.2023

  RMC Episode 658: Thunderware LightningScan

  James 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...

  
• 08.10.2023

  RMC Episode 657: MacAddict August 2003

  James 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 ...

  
• 08.06.2023

  RMC Episode 656: KansasFest 2023 Report

  James 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...

  
• 07.30.2023

  RMC Episode 655: Go to the Source

  James 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...

  
• 07.23.2023

  RMC Episode 654: Trina's Technobabble

  John 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,...

  
• 06.19.2023

  RMC Episode 653: KansasFest 2023 Preview

  James, 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...

  
• 06.18.2023

  RMC Episode 652: Apple Vision Pro

  James 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...

  
• 06.11.2023

  RMC Episode 651: Historic Apple Announcements

  James 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....

  
• 06.04.2023

  RMC Episode 650: Macintosh Programming Library

  James 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,...

  
• 05.28.2023

  RMC Episode 649: 25th Anniversary of iMac

  James 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....

  
• 04.09.2023

  RMC Episode 648: MacAddict April 2003

  James 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...

  
• 04.09.2023

  RMC Episode 647: Mice Bits

  James 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....

  
• 04.02.2023

  RMC Episode 646: Apple PenLite

  James 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...

  
• 03.26.2023

  RMC Episode 645: The Great American Trivia Challenge

  James 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....

  
• 03.19.2023

  RMC Episode 644: RMChatGPT

  James 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,...

  
• 03.05.2023

  RMC Episode 643: Outbound Outrigger

  James 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...

  
• 02.26.2023

  RMC Episode 642: The Apple Catalog

  James 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...

  
• 02.19.2023

  RMC Episode 641: 30 Years of SimCity 2000

  James 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...

  
• 02.13.2023

  RMC Episode 640: BlueSCSI v2

  John 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. ...

  
• 02.12.2023

  RMC Episode 639: Apple Display Connector

  James 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,...

  
• 01.29.2023

  RMC Episode 638: Stuck with my Mug

  James 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. ...

  
• 01.22.2023

  RMC Episode 637: Return this Coupon

  James 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....

  
• 01.15.2023

  RMC Episode 636: Updates from Ron

  James 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...

  
• 01.08.2023

  RMC Episode 635: Holiday Mac Setup

  James 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...

  
• 12.18.2022

  RMC Episode 634: Holiday Gift Ideas

  James 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,...

  
• 12.11.2022

  RMC Episode 633: Hot New PowerBooks

  James 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...

  
• 11.06.2022

  RMC Episode 632: Willow Computer Cases

  James 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...

  
• 11.06.2022

  RMC Episode 631: And He Doesn't Negotiate

  James 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....

  
• 10.30.2022

  RMC Episode 630: Flying Toasters

  James 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,...