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RetroMacCast

James & John
Apple
Macintosh
Ebay
Steve Jobs
Apple II
Macworld Magazine
Apple Lisa
Macworld
Retromaccast
Macintosh SE30
Retro Computing
Marchintosh
Macintosh Computers
Matthew's Apple Computer Museum
Mac Mini
Vintage Computers
Apple Macintosh
Apple Iie
Emulation
Macintosh Software

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

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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple banner, Apple eraser set, and Apple sign. They talk about the Dash 30fx clone, and news includes a Mac emulator for ESP32-P4, Sotheby's Apple 1, and RR Auction.

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James and John discuss eBay finds: Dash 30fx Clone, Apple corporate training manuals, and never used Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh. Attila from AJ Design talks about the Lost Legend of Mr. Macintosh and with Eric Shapiro, they discuss the Return o... more

James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple employee "hello" pin, Macintosh SE with green CRT, and Dr. J's Fat Mac. They look at Apple 1 hardware emulators, and news includes the Apple 2TS Apple ][ Emulator, the Franken-Lisa Project, and their interview... more

James and John discuss eBay finds: PowerBook 145B, Classic II, and LC III. James and John look back to June 1986 in Macworld magazine, and news includes WWDC stickers, WWDC swag, and The Apple Ad that Broke Microsoft.

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Recent Guests

Eric Shapiro
Original creator of Oscar the Grouch for Mac
Independent developer
Episode: RMC Episode 741: Mr. Macintosh Lives!
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!
Jonathan Zuffi
Representative from Shrine of Apple
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Episode: RMC Episode 672: Happy 40th Birthday Macintosh!

Hosts

James
Host of Retro Mac Cast, with a focus on Macintosh nostalgia and community projects
John
Co-host, long-running host with expertise in Mac history and collecting culture

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 118 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 States5 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 States7 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
    Switzerland8 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
    Australia12 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Shows are consistently entertaining and educational for vintage Mac lovers.
Loyal audience with strong praise for host chemistry and deep Mac knowledge.
Listeners value practical restoration tips and cultural context.
Some criticism around platform changes and occasional audio issues from older episodes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

RMC Episode 736: Scott's Frog Design MacBook Concept Creation
Q: What's next after the BookMac mini project?
The guest hints at working on PowerBook 100 enclosures with updated internals, using a Raspberry Pi and an iPad LCD to create an emulation device that stays true to the era while leveraging modern hardware.
RMC Episode 729: More Marchintosh with Ron
Q: What was the motivation behind starting Marchintosh?
The idea was to create a dedicated month for vintage Macintosh enthusiasts to celebrate and participate, using a hashtag to unify community efforts across groups that already host their own local events.
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.

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Vintage Macintosh nostalgia with hands-on hardware talk, restoration tips, and a steady flow of community-driven history. Episodes mix deep dives into classic Apple gear, emulation, and memorabilia with guest perspectives from Apple-history enthusiasts and makers within the retro-computing scene. The show stands out for its practical restoration notes, auctions and eBay finds, and a warm, collaborative vibe that invites collectors and hobbyists to explore Mac culture from its early days to today.

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