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Mac Folklore Radio

Derek
Apple
Macintosh
Steve Jobs
BOS
Kid Pix
Microsoft
Next
Macintosh Clones
Macintosh Computers
Opendoc
User Interface Design
Power Computing
SCSI
Atari
Art
Mac OS X
Bolo
John Carmack
Glider 4.0
KON and Bal's Puzzle Page

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

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Original text from The Complete HyperCard Handbook (Expanded 2nd Edition with HyperCard 1.2 supplement!!!)

Open HyperCard Stacks with just 512K RAM via HyperDA.

If copying HyperCard was such an obvious idea, where did all the AmigaVision production... more

Order David Pogue’s ā€œApple: The First 50 Yearsā€.

Watch the livestreamed Apple 50th event at the Computer History Museum.

Original text by Konstantin Othmer and Bruce Leak for Apple’s develop! magazine, December 1992, March 1993, and June 1993.

Apple’s MicroBug documentation: Technote TN1136.

Running MacsBug on an alternate monitor: ā€œUsing Touch and Go Breakpoints wit... more

Original text from Maclopedia.

While I wasn’t looking, Frank Casanova parted ways with Apple in 2024. Whoops.

John Buck’s book on Apple’s Advanced Technology Group, Inventing the Future, is worth your while. John is also on the fediverse. Stick aro... more

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Bill Atkinson
Creator of HyperCard and interviewee
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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
John Sculley
Former Apple CEO mentioned in anecdotes
Apple
Episode: MFR Housekeeping, Spring 2026
Robert Bruner
Head of design during the era discussed
Apple
Episode: MFR Housekeeping, Spring 2026
Jonathan Schwartz
Former CEO of Sun Microsystems and advocate for open-source initiatives
Sun Microsystems
Episode: Jonathan Schwartz - Good Artists Copy, Great Artists Steal (2010)
Mark Okrand
Creator of the Klingon language for Star Trek
Episode: The Desktop Critic - High Trek (1994)
Mark Cappell
Editor-in-Chief of Sun World Online
Sun World Online
Episode: Should Sun Microsystems Buy Apple? (1996)
Michael McCarthy
Editorial Director and Publisher of Sun World Online
Sun World Online
Episode: Should Sun Microsystems Buy Apple? (1996)

Hosts

Derek
Host of Mac Folklore Radio, known for engaging narration of vintage Mac content and interviews with early Apple figures.
Derrick
Co-host/recurring host; contributes to episodes through hosting and readings, often involved in technical storytelling and archival material segments.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Keep up the good work

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Janis890
    Sweden3 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
    Germany8 months 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
    Canada10 months ago
  • Very entertaining

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacco85
    Netherlandsa year ago
  • Truly Enjoyable

    MFR is meticulously produced and more fun than you’d imagine at first glance. Very much worth your time—especially if you’re a ā€œpre-OSXā€ user.

    I’ve been listening since the podcast’s early days with the original series and it has never failed (not even once) to deliver a smile, chuckle or simply instill a sense of appreciation for how the Mac has evolved…for better or worse.

    Derek’s performance, editing and storytelling are all world class. He’s not only passionate about the podcast’s conten... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TreeLine
    United Statesa year ago

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Loves the nostalgic Mac history storytelling and polished production.
Highly recommended for anyone into classic Apple era and tech culture.

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

This show centers Mac history and vintage computing through narrated articles, interviews, and archival clips. Recent episodes blend deep dives into early Apple culture with lively conversations, puzzle-page style tech banter, and veteran developer anecdotes, offering a nostalgic yet investigative take on the Macintosh era. The host(s) frequently feature legendary figures and engineers, weaving personal reminiscences with industry context, updates, and expert commentary. Notable strengths include polished narration, well-researched storytelling, and a knack for connecting historic pieces to broader tech trends, making it engaging for long-time Mac fans and tech history enthusiasts alike.

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1. Bill Atkinson
2. Bill Fernandez
3. Ronald Wayne
4. John Sculley
5. Robert Bruner
6. Jonathan Schwartz
7. Mark Okrand
8. Mark Cappell

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