Episodes
James and John discuss eBay finds: First 10 Yers of Macintosh poster, Apple dealer sign, and Mac IIcx/ci team jacket. They look back at December 2003 in MacAddict magazine, and news includes a signed Steve Jobs check, DOS_deck, and flashing Mac ROMs. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 12/12/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Macintosh 1st 10 Years poster, Apple II+ motherboard, and Macintosh Quadra 950. They list off their top 10 gift ideas for retro Mac fans, and news includes new innter bezels for you iMac from MacEffects. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 12/03/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh IIfx workstation, 80 platinum ADB mice, and Apple authorized dealer sign. John breaks down his latest retro Mac workplace setup, and news includes a System 7 emulator, Basilisk II guide, and Mac27's collection. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 11/28/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple/Parker Pen, Macintosh 512K, and Power Macintosh 8600. Appropriately, they discuss the original DIablo, news includes the AYANEO Retro Mini PC, and Adrian's collection of Macs. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 11/21/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple letter opener, Media TookKit CDROMs, and NOS Macintosh II logicboard. They try to figure out the Apple Media Program, and news includes LCG Auction results, and Teensy 4.1-based MCL68+ Processor Emulator. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 11/13/23
James, John, and special guest Joe discuss eBay finds: Macintosh Picasso pin, Apple wooden toy truck, and 1987 Apple Computer ornament. They look back at October 1993 in Macworld magazine, and news includes, demystifying classic Mac video signals, rare and pricey monitor dongles, and more NIB Apple auctions. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 10/30/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: JLPGA PowerBook, Macintosh Classic II, and Macintosh II. Joe from Joe's Computer Museum repairs John's problem SE/30 logic boards, ands news includes iMac inspired iPhone cases, OpenEmulator, and an Apple themed Geo Metro. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 10/16/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: MACBCOOL fan, sealed Macintosh IIvx, and Power Macintosh G3 with display. MacEffects Mark has a new Kickstarter project: Apple IIc case, and news includes the Microsoft Excel launched on Macintosh 38 years ago. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 10/09/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple 1,  MacVideoProcessor, and stained glass Apple logo. They look back at September 1993 in Macworld magazine, and news includes the RayCue 128K and Wifi on a Macintosh Portable. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 10/02/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac Portable battery with original packaging, Mac 512k set with boxes, and Dr. Martin Luther King Think Different proof poster. They checkout some recent RR Auction Apple related auctions, and news includes Joshua Stein's Mac Portable with Wi-Fi and Action Retro's Macintosh TVs. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 09/11/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple blankets, Macintosh IIx, and Apple Credit sales it. James shows his Lionel Apple Computer train set, and news includes the PicoRC, PicoPSU, and Bay Area Classic Mac Meetup.  Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 08/27/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple //c LCD, lot of 90 classic macs, and protototype Macintosh Portable. John demos the Thunderware LightningScan for his Apple IIGS, and news includes a miniature classic Mac as a wedding gift and an interesting new Apple patent.   Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 08/21/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: 6 NIB Mac II video cards, 1993 JLPGA Powerbook 145B, and 1986 NYC Macintosh Business Seminars postcard. They look back the August 2003 issue of MacAddict magazine, and news includes the value of Microsoft's $150M investment 26 years later, another Apple 1 auction, and Lisa projects (AppleLisaClone, Lisa-PCBs & Twiggy Drive Project).   Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 08/10/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh messenger bag, Pippen SDK, Macintosh Division hat, and computer voodoo doll. John reports back from KansasFest, and news includes Designing the First Apple Macintosh: The Engineers' Story, and Apple T-Shirts book. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 08/06/23
James and Steve (Mac84) discuss eBay finds: 1982 Macintosh publications binder, Mac SE balloon, and Microsoft Office 98 advertising cube. Steve talks about his trip to the System Source computer museum/swap meet, and he has an update on Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa. News includes the $190K sale of a sealed original iPhone, and an auction for Apple branded sneakers. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 07/30/23
John and Trina discuss eBay finds: Lot of Apple computers, bundle of Macintosh PowerBook Duos, and Mac-Port-Adapter. John is joined by Trina aka Technobabble to hear her retrocomputing story.  Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 07/23/23
James, John, and Javier discuss eBay finds: QuickTime Conferencing Kit, pile of 50 90's era Macs, and an Apple 1 in the koa wood case. Javier Rivera previews KansasFest 2023 and shows his Kickstarter Apple II floppy drive clear face plate project. News includes new ThrowBoy blanket, mini Raspberry Pi-based Mac, and Apple Strange creations. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 06/19/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: Genius Bar sign, Mac security kit, and "Help is Here!" poster.  They assess the potential of Apple's Vision Pro, and news includes the other WWDC announcements. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 06/18/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple G3 Swatch Watch, Macintosh IIcx in box, and Macintosh TV.  They look back at historical Apple product announcements, and news includes a great Mac setup, Apple's Secret Burial, and Nanoraptor creations. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 06/11/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple watch, Mac Picasso sign, and Mac IIfx poster. John finds a rare Macintosh programming book, and news includes a new Marathon, Steve Jobs signed check auction and Nanoraptor creations. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 06/04/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: lot of 8 Apple modems, 1991 Apple printer ad, and Emplant Mac emulator board. John goes looking for treasures in his attic, and news includes the 25th anniversary of iMac plue Nanoraptor creations. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 05/28/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: large Macintosh banner, 3 banners from 1999, 5 banners from 2023, and an Apple 2 clone. They look back at MacAddict April 2003, and news includes a big iPhone theft, Lisa video, NanoRaptor's Pascal poster, and hidden bitcoin document in MacOS. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 04/09/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: original LaserWriter, lot of Macs, and Newton prototype.  John learns something new about Apple mice, and news includes prices from the Juliens auctions, WWDC announcement, Infinite Mac, and Steve Jobs Archive announcement. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 04/09/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: old Apple sign, Macintosh TV, and Newton display sign. They talk about the unreleased Apple PenLite, and news includes "The Apples" auction. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 04/02/23
James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac System 7.5 poster, Apple EDucation safari hat, and an early Apple dealer sign. James talks about his Great American Trivia Challenge board game, and news includes an Apple auction, and Nanoraptor creations. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
Published 03/26/23