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Mac Folklore Radio

Derek
Apple
Macintosh
Steve Jobs
BOS
Microsoft
Kid Pix
Next
IBM
Macintosh Clones
Macintosh Computers
Opendoc
Powerpc
User Interface Design
Mac OS
Power Computing
SCSI
Atari
Art
Mac OS X
Bolo

Comfort food for Macintosh users of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes145Founded8 years ago
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Original text by David Pogue, Macworld July 1996.

Macworld Boston 1997: ā€œWho is the largest education company in the world?ā€ … [dead silence]

Macworld Boston 2004: ā€œWhere are the market share numbers coming from? .. 3% market share–the first time P... more

Original text by Steve Hayman.

Steve Jobs demos WebObjects at Microsoft PDC 1996.

Xserve (with free WebObjects server license) introduction from WWDC 2002.

WebObjects FedEx and Chrysler demo clips from OpenStep Day 1995, parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Avie... more

Original text by Charles Piller, Macworld October 1995.

A lot more about Quix Daydream, the Macintosh environment for NeXT hardware:

• YouTube: booting into Daydream

• YouTube: a more detailed look at Daydream

• a brief NeXTWORLD product re... more

Original text by Dan Littman, Tom Moran, and Charles Piller.

Apologies for my rough voice in this one. It’s been a difficult year.

ā€œApple and IBM will work together on architecture-independent multimedia products and license them to other vendors.ā€... more

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David Pogue
Contributing editor and writer for Macworld, author
Macworld
Episode: The Macintosh Numbers Nobody Knows (1996)
Steve Jobs
Former Apple CEO, involved with Next during the 1996 period
Next/Apple
Episode: What Steve Jobs Thinks of Your Industry (1996)
Avie Tevanian
member of Next executive team
Next/Apple
Episode: What Steve Jobs Thinks of Your Industry (1996)
Jon Rubinstein
Executive involved in Next/Apple transitions
Next/Apple
Episode: What Steve Jobs Thinks of Your Industry (1996)
John Rubinstein
Head of hardware at Apple during the NeXT/PowerPC era
Apple
Episode: The Quix Fix (1995)
Guy Kawasaki
Author, former Apple evangelist and executive, guest on the episode
Apple (former) / Macworld
Episode: Guy Kawasaki - Who Should Apple's Next CEO Be? (1994)
Bill Atkinson
Creator of HyperCard and interviewee
Apple (historical)
Episode: Bill Atkinson (1951-2025)
Bill Fernandez
Apple employee number four, early Apple figure
Apple
Episode: MFR Housekeeping, Spring 2026
Ronald Wayne
Early Apple co-founder associated figure featured in the event
Apple
Episode: MFR Housekeeping, Spring 2026

Hosts

Derrick
Host with long-running involvement in the show, often guiding archival narratives and interviews.
Derek
Contributor/host with role in guiding historical storytelling and episode narration.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • What a find!

    I came across your podcast only recently, and the only upside to being late to the party is this: I now have a HUGE archive of amazing content to bask in. Amazing podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aukman
    Australia2 months ago
  • Keep up the good work

    A like this podcast about Macintosh old good daysšŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Janis890
    Sweden7 months ago
  • Brilliant

    This is excellent. The most recent episode, ā€žKon and Balā€˜s puzzle pageā€œ, was brilliantly done (as are many others). Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShaddamIV
    Germanya year ago
  • A great listen for a lifelong Mac user

    This podcast is a hidden treasure.

    I started using Macs in grade school, and every month I would look forward to buying the latest issue of Mac Addict or Macworld.

    I have many great memories of staying after school to build small projects with HyperCard and Golive Cyberstudio, (and for some reason the teachers let me install kaleidoscope to change to UI and tweak things with ResEdit)

    This podcast brings back those memories.

    The creator does a great job of choosing and narrating classic Mac... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reviewer_09000
    Canadaa year ago
  • Very entertaining

    Great selection of stories and very well read. I really appreciate Derek’s work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacco85
    Netherlandsa year ago

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The host's narration is engaging and well-paced, with excellent archival context.
High production quality and a consistent focus on nostalgia without losing technical depth.
Vibrant storytelling and deep Mac history insight make this a go-to for fans of vintage Apple culture.

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#226
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What Steve Jobs Thinks of Your Industry (1996)
Q: What questions do you have for me?
Steve Jobs encourages engagement and immediately probes the customer's organization, then pivots to critique the retail industry's OSS-to-value translation, emphasizing that senior CIOs with substantial compensation are the ones driving adoption of the technology.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mac Folklore Radio

What is Mac Folklore Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Mac Folklore Radio serves nostalgia-driven tech history for Macintosh enthusiasts, with a focus on the 1980s–2000s era. Episodes frequently explore Apple's early ecosystem, product strategy, influential figures, and hardware/software evolution, often weaving archival material with expert commentary and personal storytelling. Notable strengths include a warm, narrative delivery, deep archival context, and a mix of interviews and era-specific anecdotes that appeal to long-time Mac fans and tech historians alike. The show's distinctive angle is its strong emphasis on historical context and the human stories behind landmark Apple moments, making it a compelling listen for listeners who enjoy tech heritage and retro computing.

Potential listene... more

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Recent guests on Mac Folklore Radio include:

1. David Pogue
2. Steve Jobs
3. Avie Tevanian
4. Jon Rubinstein
5. John Rubinstein
6. Guy Kawasaki
7. Bill Atkinson
8. Bill Fernandez

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