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RetroMacCast

James & John
Macintosh
Apple
Ebay
Vintage Computers
Podbrix
Apple Lisa
Retro Computing
Apple Iie
Macworld
Macintosh Operating Systems
Raspberry Pi
Stained Glass
Vintage Computer Festival Southeast
Mac Plus
Mac27 Collection
Computer History Museum
Lisa
Apple Vision Pro
Ipod
Mac Plus Plus

Join James and John each episode where they stroll down the Macintosh memory lane.

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James and John discuss eBay finds: six-color Apple decals, NIB Macintosh Plus, and Lionel Apple well car.    

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James and John discuss eBay finds: 1983 Apple hoodie, Twentieth Anniversary Crystal Apple, and "What to do next" poster.   James rummages through a container full of Apple collectibles, and news includes an RR Auction Apple collection update, great ... more

James and Matthew from MAC Museum discuss eBay finds: Tonka Apple computer crate, 1983 Mac developer's binder, and Mac II with IIfx logicboard.  James opens his Collector's Edition Pico-Mac-Nano from 1-bit Rainbow. News includes upgrading iBook sol... more

James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh advertisement "Best way to evaluate a computer", Power Macintosh 4400, and Apple beach towel.  They look back at July 1995 in Macworld magazine, and news includes the Power Mac G4 Cube 25 years later, and... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Zuffi
Founder of Shrine of Apple
Shrine of Apple
Episode: RMC Episode 713: I shall call it Mini Mouse
David Grealish
Documentarian and Macintosh historian
Episode: RMC Episode 692: After Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa
David Greelish
Documentarian and Apple enthusiast
Episode: RMC Episode 673: Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa RELEASE!

Hosts

James
Co-Host of RetroMacCast, often shares insights about technology and personal stories related to vintage Macintosh.
John
Co-Host of RetroMacCast, brings enthusiasm for Macintosh history and engages with listener stories.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Finally making a review on a great podcast

    Longtime listener since the very beginning, or very nearly so. When I was doing research in Italy in the winter of 2009, I brought the back catalog of a year or so podcasts and listened to them all while eating and walking around Rome. I've stayed with James and John for 12 years now and will continue to listen to them until they run out of ideas, which I hope they never do. Keep up the good work and remember it's not old... it's retroooo.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sir Felgar
    United States4 years ago
  • Love the show, but the move to Facebook is bad news!

    Come on, James & John!

    Given the egregious privacy violations, ongoing corruption of democracies, selling of services and people's data, blatant lies in congressional and parliamentary testimony, and failure to effectively weed out malicious, even evil actors, embracing Facebook was absolutely the wrong move.

    Please reconsider your decision. You guys strike me as reasonable, intelligent, and aware podcasters, who even extol the virtues of a simpler time, so it was staggering to learn of this ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    AstroPaul
    United States6 years ago
  • Simply great!!

    John and James are so likeable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr Li Peng
    Sweden7 years ago
  • Mostly Retro, Mostly Macintosh Podcast

    For the fan of old Macintosh computers, this podcast series is a must. When I discovered it, I binged out on (then) 300 or so past episodes.

    To be sure, despite the title, it is mostly about vintage Macintoshes. It is actually a homage to Apple, once Apple Computer, as well as all things with the 6-computed-Apple logo.

    There are two hosts: James & John. The former is fan of all things Apple and frequently expounds on Apple‘s current offerings, which become interesting as these eventually bec... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    S. Redmond
    Switzerland7 years ago
  • If you love Vintage Macs...

    like I do, download this podcast. I've listened to all 348 episodes (with more to come) and still find it fresh and interesting. I have no idea how James and John find new topics to cover, and keep the listener interested, but they do. I started listening when they were up to episode 140, caught up, and eagerly await each new episode.

    If you want to know about everything Mac related, there won't be much you won't know after listening to this podcast. Enjoy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jsarchibald
    Australia11 years ago

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The hosts are praised for their friendliness and depth of knowledge about retro computing.
The show is often described as informative and entertaining, making it a staple for Macintosh enthusiasts.
Some listeners express concerns about the move to specific social media platforms due to privacy issues.
Longtime listeners appreciate the nostalgic content and engaging discussions around vintage Macintosh.

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#246
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

RMC Episode 695: Emulation on the New Mac Mini
Q: How's the performance of Mojave running on UTM?
It seems fairly stable, with no issues for running graphic software, although I hope to get an earlier operating system running soon as well.
RMC Episode 695: Emulation on the New Mac Mini
Q: What are you using for emulation now?
I am using Virtual II and GS Plus for Apple II emulation, and I have found some issues with Mini-VMac and Sheep Shaver.
RMC Episode 692: After Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa
Q: What are the kinds of things that you've been involved in promoting since the release of the documentary?
David mentions he completed the documentary just in time for the 30th anniversary of the Mac and promoted it through festivals and online platforms including Amazon Prime and YouTube.
RMC Episode 670: Mac27 Collection
Q: How did you get started in collecting?
I grew up using this era of Apple products and fell in love with them, mostly due to nostalgia.
RMC Episode 670: Mac27 Collection
Q: Where did Mac27 come from?
It was initially named when I had 27 items in the collection, and it has grown since then.

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Episodes frequently focus on nostalgic discussions about vintage Macintosh computers, exploring their history and significance in technology culture. The hosts often share personal experiences related to classic Macs, updates regarding their collections, and unique finds from platforms like eBay. With particular emphasis on hardware, software, and memorabilia, the content is aimed at both collectors and enthusiasts of retro computing, ensuring each episode is engaging and informative. Notably, the show also highlights community interactions and various projects by vintage Mac fans, creating a space for shared passion within its audience.

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1. Mac Folklore Radio
2. Accidental Tech Podcast
3. Floppy Days Vintage Computing Podcast
4. Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting
5. The Talk Show With John Gruber

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