TRS-80 Trash Talk

By [email protected] (Peter Cetinski)

Covers all things related to the TRS-80 Microcomputer line.... more

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August 19, 2019 EP004 - Feel the Burn Rate
In this episode we look at the first stage in setting up a life for financial sustainability - getting your expenses under control and your BURN RATE.BURN RATE is critical to having the flexibility to move towards a life based on passive income generation (or financial sustainability as we call it) and we show you the truth behind the concept that $1 saved = $3 earned.
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27min
August 13, 2019 Episode 32 - Tandy Assembly 2019 Preview and Buzz Murphy
In this episode we start by previewing the upcoming Tandy Assembly 2019. We have a lot of big news to relate regarding the 3rd annual gathering of Tandy Radio Shack computing enthusiasts in Springfield, Ohio. We also discuss a new document archiving project of original Radio Shack Customer Service Bulletins. There's the usual segments on new projects, new acquisitions, listener feedback and the book review. We then try to decide what do you do with a wall of Model I Video Displays. Finally, in our interview segment, Pete talks to Tandy Radio Shack marketing executive Buzz Murphy. Buzz relates his experience at the company while riding the incredible wave that was created by the original TRS-80 microcomputer release in 1977.
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2h 42min
August 03, 2019 EP003 - The Magic Formula
We discuss the secret to living an unconstrained life by disclosing the secret of how one must use Financial Sustainability and focus on their burn rate. We introduce the math of the process and how the current FIRE followers are basing their efforts on a flawed paradigm.
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30min
July 27, 2019 EP002-In Capitalism You are a business
This is the philosophy of Financial Sustainability. In this first FS episode, we talk about the concepts and methodologies of FS, introducing the concept of how capitalism works and the expectations it has for any participant. We explain about accounting and record keeping, so give you the tools you will need to measure and optimize your finances to keep you unconstrained.
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35min
July 20, 2019 EP001-Introduction
Introducing the Unconstrained Podcast and the concept of being unconstrained through the art of Financial Sustainability.Similar to the concept of Financial Independence and the FIRE movement, being unconstrained focuses on the mistakes of most people in the 21st century that results in a life of debt, enslavement and lack of freedom. We provide solutions to these problems, so spend some time with us to find out more about how to be truly unconstrained
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34min
June 05, 2019 Episode 31 - News, Acquisitions and Valerie See
In this episode we discuss the latest Tandy Assembly 2019 updates, the 40th Anniversary of the TRS-80 Model II, archiving of rare Radio Shack Dealer Franchise documentation, the third Connecticut Vintage Computer Auction and a lot of acquisitions. Then, in the latter segment, Pete interviews Tandy Radio Shack Engineer Valerie See.
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2h 43min
April 17, 2019 Episode 30 - Lots of Acquisitions and Rick Papo
Spring is in the air at Trash Talk headquarters, so weve been itchy to make quite a few acquisitions lately that we discuss, including a long weekend drive to Chicago. We also introduce a new TRS-80 search engine that should prove to be a highly valuable resource to the TRS-80 community. Then, we do some eBay shopping for TRS-80 computers and related items. Finally, we interview TRS-80 programmer Rick Papo. Rick was the author of several important reference books for the TRS-80 which included reverse engineered and highly documented system source code. These are invaluable references for the modern day Z80 assembler programmer.
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2h 54min
March 01, 2019 Episode 29 - Interview with Steve Leininger
In this episode, Peter Cetinski talks with Steve Leininger. Steve was the designer of the first TRS-80 microcomputer which became known as the Model I. In the interview, Steve talks about his early life and how he came to be hired by Tandy Radio Shack to design their first computer in 1976. He tells us what it was like to work at the fabled company with a number of interesting stories, many of which you you probably haven't heard before. Then, he finishes up by discussing what he's been working on since leaving the company up until the present day.
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1h 52min
February 12, 2019 Episode 28 - Buying and Selling TRS-80s
In this episode, the Trash Talkers discuss how to buy and sell TRS-80s. Using their wealth of knowledge about the Tandy collector's market, they go in-depth on tips and techniques to use at live auctions, eBay, Craigslist and other marketplaces. Whether you're buying, selling or doing both, you're likely to learn quite a bit from their experience.
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1h 59min
December 19, 2018 Episode 27 - The First Tandy Computers
In this episode, the Trash Talkers discuss a little known time in the history of Tandy Radio Shack computing. There was a short period just before and after the release of the TRS-80 Model I in 1977 when Tandy sold many different microcomputers, from Altairs to Vectors, under the Tandy Computers brand. Later in the episode, we interview one of the key players of the original Tandy Computers division, former Tandy Radio Shack senior manager, Joe Sigler.
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2h 33min

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