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Floppy Days Vintage Computing Podcast

Randy Kindig
The Byte Shop
Vintage Computing
Grundy Newbrain
Vintage Computer Festival Socal
Apple Computer
Trs-80
Visicalc
Personal Computers
Retro Computing
Atari
Grundy New Brain
Retail Strategies
Apple II
California
New Brain Emulator
History Of Computing
Vintage Computer Shows
Trs-80 Model I
Hp-97
Peripherals

Floppy Days Vintage Computing Podcast

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Latest Episodes

Interview with Karl Hornell - C64 Game Developer, Cartoonist, Author

Patreon: www.patreon.com/FloppyDays

Sponsors:

• 8-Bit Classics

• Arcade Shopper

• FutureVision Research

Hello, and welcome to episode 155 of the Floppy Days ... more

Floppy Days 154 - Interview with Chuck Mauro, Part 2

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• FutureVision Research

New Acquisitions and What I’ve Been Up To

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Floppy Days 153 - Interview with Chuck Mauro, Part 1

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• FutureVision Research

New Acquisitions and What I’ve Been Up To

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HP-97/67 Programmable Calculator, Part 3 With Wlodek Mier-Jedrzejowicz

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Recent Guests

Chuck Mauro
Former early Apple employee, NASA engineer, author, and entrepreneur.
Episode: Floppy Days 153 - Interview with Chuck Mauro, Apple Employee 57, Entrepreneur and Author
David Greelish
Computer historian and filmmaker
classiccomputing.com
Episode: Floppy Days 150 - Interview with David Greelish, Apple Lisa Documentary
Wlodek Mier-Jedrzejowicz
HP calculator historian with an extensive background in HP calculators and related technology.
Episode: Floppy Days 148 - HP97 History and Memories with Wlodek Mier-Jedrzejowicz and Everett Kaser
Everett Kaser
Former HP employee who worked on and repaired HP calculators, including the HP-97.
Episode: Floppy Days 148 - HP97 History and Memories with Wlodek Mier-Jedrzejowicz and Everett Kaser
Lorenzo Hagerty
Founder of Dynasty Computer Corporation, host of the Psychedelic Salon Podcast
Dynasty Computer Corporation
Episode: Floppy Days 147 - Lorenzo Hagerty, Dynasty Computers
Dan Bricklin
Co-developer of the iconic VisiCalc software
Software Arts
Episode: Floppy Days 146 - Interview with Dan Bricklin, VisiCalc
Don French
Co-designer of the TRS-80 Model I
Radio Shack
Episode: Floppy Days 144 - Interview with Don French and Steve Leininger, Co-Designers of the TRS-80 Model I
Steve Leininger
Designer of the TRS-80 Model I
Radio Shack
Episode: Floppy Days 142 - Interview with Steve Leininger, Designer of the TRS-80 Model I
Paul Terrell
Owner and proprietor of The Byte Shop, pivotal in the early days of personal computing, particularly associated with the early sales of Apple computers.
Episode: Floppy Days 141 - Paul Terrell Interview - The Byte Shop Part 2

Host

Randy Kindig
Host and creator with a passion for vintage computing and sharing the stories behind classic machines. He emphasizes community and engagement in the retro tech scene.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Makes me want every old micro!

    This show is so fascinating, it fires up my love of old microcomputers. In particular. I’d love to program the BBC Micro, the Atari 800, the HP-85…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The HVAC Veteran
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great show & interviews

    Hi just wanted to say thanks for your excellent show (and one of the best intro music pieces on a podcast). I’m in the UK and grew up using BBC micros at school then was lucky enough to get an Acorn Electron at home. I therefore really enjoyed your episodes about Acorn and BBC computers. I’m currently trying to restore some Apricot XI computers. Looking forward to your next episode. Thanks Mark

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AtlantisWeb
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • One of the best retro computer podcasts ever!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Jani Janegirl S.
    4 years ago
  • A Must Listen

    If you had any experience at all with the eight bit computers of the late 1970s through the mid 1980s... even if that experience was limited to wishing your family could afford to buy one (...a decent used car could be purchased for the same price as some of these), then this podcast is a “Must Listen”. Otherwise, if you’re curious as to how a powerful computer ended up in your pocket when four decades ago most computers were found only in the data centers of large corporations, the answers are ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlmightyTodd
    United States5 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Only just discovered this, great listen for those of us who discovered computing in the early 80’s

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robel67
    United Kingdom6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some feedback points to the pacing and format as areas of improvement, suggesting a desire for more streamlined content.
The host is recognized for his engaging storytelling and historical insights that resonate with nostalgic audiences.
The discussions are noted for their educational value, making complex topics accessible to a broad audience.
Listeners appreciate the deep dives into vintage computing and enjoy hearing personal anecdotes from industry pioneers.

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Floppy Days 154 - Interview with Chuck Mauro Part 2
Q: Can you tell us about your experience writing your memoir?
Mauro explains that he started writing during the COVID pandemic when he was isolated and inspired to share his life and career experiences.
Floppy Days 154 - Interview with Chuck Mauro Part 2
Q: What motivated you to leave the tech industry and start a career in comics?
Chuck Mauro mentions that collecting comic books has always been a passion of his, and he started a comic book sales company after feeling disappointed with service at local stores.
Floppy Days 151 - Interview with James Nagle, Reboot of Computes Gazette
Q: So how are you getting the word out? You know, how are you advertising?
James mentioned that he hasn't been advertising much and has primarily relied on organic outreach through Facebook posts and a press release that has caught some attention.
Floppy Days 151 - Interview with James Nagle, Reboot of Computes Gazette
Q: So when did you actually get back into vintage computers?
James got back into vintage computing after his brother John died, around late 2022, which prompted him to reminisce about his past experiences and engage more deeply with the community.
Floppy Days 148 - HP97 History and Memories with Wlodek Mier-Jedrzejowicz and Everett Kaser
Q: How did the idea for improving the test program come about?
Everett mentions that he proposed to pause the memory test program to determine which RAM chip might fail, leading to a more efficient testing process.

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1. Chuck Mauro
2. David Greelish
3. Wlodek Mier-Jedrzejowicz
4. Everett Kaser
5. Lorenzo Hagerty
6. Dan Bricklin
7. Don French
8. Steve Leininger

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