Floppy Days Vintage Computing Podcast
Episodes
Floppy Days 63 - VCF Midwest 11 Preview with Jason Timmons
28 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Vintage Computer Festival Midwest 11, Sep 10-11, 2016, Elk Grove Village, IL This a special interview show to help get the word out about an upcoming ...
Floppy Days 62 - The HP85B Computer, with Everett Kaser and Vassilis Prevelakis
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 62 of the Floppy Days Podcast, where a little smoke once in a while is a hazard of the hobby. In the vintage computer timeline, w...
Floppy Days 61 - VCF West with Earl Evans and Evan Koblentz
26 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
VCF West Official Site - http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-west-xi/
Floppy Days 60 - The HP41C Calculator, Part II, with Richard Nelson and Gene Wright
11 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 60 of the Floppy Days Podcast, where vintage in the term vintage computers simply means "cool". My name is Randy Kindig. I am h...
Floppy Days 59 - The HP41C Calculator, Part I, History with Richard Nelson and Gene Wright
14 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, all, and welcome to the next installment of the podcast that says "vintage electronics: I WANT IT". I'm Randy Kindig and I'm your host. Thi...
Floppy Days 58 - Ralph Rees, Editor, VAST TI-99 Newsletter Interview
24 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ralph Rees, Editor, VAST TI-99 Newsletter Hi, everyone and welcome to episode 58 of the Floppy Days Podcast. I’m Randy Kindig. To sort of finis...
Floppy Days 57 - VCFSE4 Podcasters Roundtable
12 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this special episode of Floppy Days, live from Vintage Computer Festival Southeast 4.0! A group of podcasters at the show got together an...
Floppy Days 56 - TI99 Emulation, Web Sites with Chris Schneider and Rich Polivka
29 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 56 of the Floppy Days Podcast where old computers come to life again. I’m Randy Kindig. I want to thank Ian Baronofsky and Ri...
Floppy Days 55 - VCFSE 4 Preview with Earl Baugh
14 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, welcome to Floppy Days Podcast #55. This a special interview show to help get the word out about an upcoming event: Vintage Computer Festival...
Floppy Days 54 - TRS-80 Trash Talk Podcast Promo
03 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to a special episode (#54) of the Floppy Days Podcast. For this episode, I am announcing involvement in a new podcast that I’m v...
Floppy Days 53 - Interview with Don French, Co-designer of the TRS-80 Model I
21 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special interview-only episode. I’m very happy to announce that my special guest for this show is Don French, co-designer of the TRS-80 ...
Floppy Days 52 - TI99 Software,Books,Magazines with Chris Schneider and Rich Polivka
21 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 52 of the Floppy Days Podcast where we talk about our beloved old computers like some guys talk about their old cars. I’m Randy...
Floppy Days 51 - TI99 Tech Specs, Modern Upgrades with Tursi
25 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The TI-99/4A - Tech Specs, Peripherals, Modern Upgrades with Tursi This show is a continuation of the on-going series about the TI-99/4A computer. ...
Floppy Days 50 - TI-99 History
20 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The TI-99/4A - History, with Jim Fetzner and Mark Wills This is the second in a multi-part series on the TI-99/4A computer. For this history segmen...
Floppy Days 49 - TI99, Interview with Jim Fetzner and Mark Wills
16 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The TI-99/4A - History, Interview with Jim Fetzner and Mark Wills In the home computer timeline, I’m currently covering computers released in the ...
Floppy Days 48 - Kevin Savetz Interviews Wayne Green
24 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special interview-only episode of the Floppy Days Podcast. For this show, we have an interview conducted by Kevin Savetz, interviewer-e...
Floppy Days 47 - Tandy CoCo, Part 3
19 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part 3 of a 3-part series on the Tandy Color Computer, also known as the CoCo. I have special guest hosts to help me again this mont...
"History of Commodore Computers" Poster Now Available
10 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
History of Commodore Computers poster I want to mention a special sponsor for this show: Bill Degnan and his vintagecomputer.net Web site. Vintagec...
Floppy Days 46 - Tandy CoCo, Part 2
20 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part 2 of a 3-part series on the Tandy Color Computer, also known as the CoCo. I have special guest hosts to help me this month: Joh...
Floppy Days 45 - Evan Koblentz, Book-Abacus to Smartphone
07 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, welcome to a bonus interview-only edition of the Floppy Days Podcast, the podcast about the obsolete computers of the late 70’s through the 8...
Floppy Days 44 - Tandy CoCo, Part 1, History with Boisy Pitre
23 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, everyone, and welcome to another episode of Floppy Days, the show about home computers of the late 70’s through the 80’s. The next machin...
Floppy Days 43 - VCFMW 10 Preview with Jason Timmons
22 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, welcome to the Floppy Days Podcast. My name is Randy Kindig and this a special interview show to help get the word out about an upcoming even...
Floppy Days 42 - TRS-80 Model III & 4, Michael Nadeau
28 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The TRS-80 Model III and 4 On the personal computer timeline, we’re currently in the 1979 to 1980 time frame. I do apologize that this month...
Floppy Days 41 - Jason Scott, Every Computer in your Browser
29 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Scott Presentation at VCF Southeast 3.0 in Roswell, GA, May 2, 2015. This is the Floppy Days Podcast on vintage computing and my name is Ra...
Floppy Days 40 - The Atari 400/800, Part III
24 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to part 3 of the now 3 part episode covering the Atari 400 & 800 computers. This episode will cover Web sites, emulation, books, software, m...
Floppy Days 39 - Inverse Antic Personal Computing Floppy Maccast
11 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this special joint podcast, live from VCF Southeast 3.0, we discuss our favorite parts of the show, play a game of “Never Have I Ever”, and mor...
Floppy Days 38 - Anniversary Computers, with History of Personal Computing
10 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone, and welcome to this special edition of The History of Floppy Days… uh, I mean, One o’clock, Two o’clock, Three o’clock Personal C...
Floppy Days 37 - John Linville, author Fahrfall
10 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Floppy Days Podcast. My name is Randy Kindig and I’m your host. This is an interview-only episode of Floppy Days. I was recentl...
Floppy Days Episode 36 - The Atari 400/800, Part II
30 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to part 2 of the now 3 part episode covering the Atari 400 & 800 computers. This episode will cover Web sites, emulation, books, software, m...
Floppy Days 35 - VCFSE 3.0 Preview with Earl Baugh
21 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, welcome to the Floppy Days Podcast. My name is Randy Kindig and this a special interview show to help get the word out about an upcoming even...
Floppy Days Episode 34 - Bob Swoger, CoCoFest 2015
04 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, welcome to Floppy Days Episode #34. This is a special bonus episode and the topic of this show is the upcoming (as of this podcast) 2015 24th...
Floppy Days Episode 33 - The Atari 400/800, Part I
25 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I’m particularly excited to be bringing you this 2-part episode because I will be covering the Atari 400 & 800 computers. This first episode will ...
Floppy Days Episode 32 - VCF East 10.0, Evan Koblentz
06 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Koblentz comes on and talks all about the upcoming Vintage Computer Festival East 10.0. Special co-hosts Earl Evans (Retrobits & RCR) and Mi...
Floppy Days Episode 31 - Eric Enge, Phoenix Tech.
28 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted to bring to you this month a special interview-only episode which is a bit different. My guest on this show is Mr. Eric Enge, who was an ex...
Floppy Days Episode 30 - Paul Ceruzzi, Smithsonian
29 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, everyone and welcome to a special interview-only episode of Floppy Days. My name is Randy Kindig and I’m the host of this podcast. This inte...
Floppy Days Episode 29 - Freiberger & Swaine, Fire in the Valley
18 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to episode 29 of Floppy Days. My name is Randy Kindig and I’m the host of this podcast. This is a special interview-only episo...
Floppy Days Episode 28 - TRS-80 Model II
25 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Main Topic: The TRS-80 Model II At this point in the podcast run, we are still in the late 1970’s time frame, and the TRS-80 Model II falls int...
Floppy Days Episode 27 - Ohio Scientific Challenger
26 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Main Topic: The OSI Challenger series of computers At this point in the podcast run, we are still in the late 1970's time frame, and the OSI m...
Floppy Days Episode 26 - Terry Stewart interview, Classic Computers Website
23 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special interview-only show with none other than Terry Stewart, aka Tezza, of the classic-computers.org.nz Web site. Terry is long-time me...
Floppy Days Episode 25 - Pepe Tozzo interview, author of Retro-Electro
11 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Special interview-only episode with Pepe Tozzo, author of Retro-Electro: Collecting Technology from Atari to Walkman. Book "Retro-Electro: Collecting...
Floppy Days Episode 24 - The CompuColor II
04 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
News, upcoming vintage computer shows, feedback. Special co-host Jim Battle of compucolor.org and audio clips from Graham and Garry Epps! Main ...
Floppy Days Episode 23 - KansasFest Diary
05 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
KansasFest 2014 through the eyes of a first-timer!
Floppy Days Episode 22 - The APF Imagination Machine
20 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
News, upcoming vintage computer shows, feedback. Main topic: The APF Imagination Machine Links Mentioned in the Show: News KansasF...
Floppy Days Episode 21 - Live from KansasFest!
30 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this special joint podcast, live from KansasFest 2014, we discuss our favorite parts of KFest, play a game of 2 Truths and 1 Lie, and more! Po...
Floppy Days Episode 20 - Peter Bartlett TRS-80 Model I MISE
21 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus episode. Interview with Peter Bartlett, TRS-80 Model I enthusiast and creator of the Model I System Expander (MISE). MISE is a fantastic d...
Floppy Days Episode 19 - Interview with Apple II Fan Ken Gagne
20 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus episode this month. Interview with Apple II Enthusiast Ken Gagne about KFest, Open Apple Podcast, Juiced.GS and more. Open Apple Podcast ...
Floppy Days Episode 18 - The VideoBrain Family Computer
18 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Main topic: The VideoBrain Family Computer. Special guest host Jeff Salzman (Vintage Volts)! Links Mentioned in the Show: News EasyFl...
Floppy Days Episode 17 - The Exidy Sorcerer - Live from VCFSE 2.0
14 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live from VCFSE 2.0 in Roswell, GA! Main topic: The Exidy Sorcerer. Special guest host David Greelish! Links Mentioned in the Show: Boo...
Floppy Days Episode 16 - The Apple II (Part III)
13 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Third part on the Apple II: News New acquisitions Feedback Books, Software, Modern Upgrades, Online Stores, Emulation, Current Web...
Floppy Days Episode 15 - VCFSE 2.0 Preview
16 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, welcome to Floppy Days Episode #15. This is a bonus episode and the topic of this show is the upcoming (as of this podcast) 2014 Vintage Comp...
Floppy Days Episode 14 - 2014 CoCoFest Preview
31 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special bonus episode and the topic of this show is the upcoming (as of this podcast) 2014 23rd Annual "Last" Chicago CoCoFest. I intervi...
Floppy Days Episode 13 - The Apple II (Part II)
26 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Second part on the Apple II: New acquisitions News Tech specs, peripherals, magazines, user groups, shows Special guest host Carrington Vansto...
Floppy Days Episode 12 - CoCo Book Interview w/Boisy Pitre & Bill Loguidice
07 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Special Bonus episode! Interview with Boisy Pitre and Bill Loguidice about their new book "CoCo: The Colorful History of Tandy's Underdog Computer....
Floppy Days Episode 11 - VCF East 9.1 Preview w/Evan Koblentz
09 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
1 year anniversary of Floppy Days!! Special Bonus Episode! I talk with Evan Koblentz of MARCH, who gives us a preview of the upcoming VCF East 9.1...
Floppy Days Episode 10 - The Apple II, Part I, History with Steve Weyhrich
05 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
First part on the Apple II: Personal memories of the Apple II. New acquisitions. News. Feedback. History of the Apple II. Special...
Show Theme Song
29 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The intro theme song is a parody of the Happy Days theme (all rights reserved) sung and produced by Dr. Steven Weyhrich. The lyrics were developed j...
Upcoming Show Schedule
29 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This schedule is subject to change November, 2015: TI-99 Interview with Jim Fetzner & Mark Wills November, 2015: TI-99 Part 1, History December, 20...
Floppy Days Episode 9 - The TRS-80 Model I (Part II)
27 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Second part on the TRS-80 Model I: Personal memories from Terry Stewart (Tezza). Second part on the history of the machine, beginning with i...
Floppy Days Episode 8 - The TRS-80 Model I (Part I)
21 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
News, reviews, and a discussion of the TRS-80 Model I: personal memories history up to its introduction interview with David and Theres...
Floppy Days Episode 7 - Vintage Computer Festival Midwest 8.0
09 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
News and a completion discussion of VCF Midwest 8.0: personal memories feedback new acquisitions upcoming shows new vintage c...
Floppy Days Episode 6 - The Commodore PET
22 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
News, reviews, and a discussion of the Commodore PET: history peripherals tech specs books/magazines/software emulation ...
Floppy Days Episode 5 - The American Computer Museum
15 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
New podcasts, upcoming vintage computer shows, new additions to my vintage computer collection, listener feedback, my stories about the American Compu...
Floppy Days Episode 4 - The Apple 1
08 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Links mentioned in the show: wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_I Stan Veit's History of the Personal Computer, by Stan Veit -...
Floppy Days Podcast 3 - The TI59 Programmable Calculator
06 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Personal memories, history, technical specs, peripherals, magazines/books/software, fun with the machine, modern upgrades & repairs, emulation, curren...
Floppy Days Episode 2 - The Altair 8800
25 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Gates' recollections of the Altair and Altair BASIC, history of the machine, specifications, peripherals, cost of the machine, magazines/books, c...
Floppy Days Episode 1
17 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion of what's to come in this new vintage computing podcast. Also, a discussion of the vintage computers in the host's collection.