The Retrobits Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Show 059: Colossus - The Forbin Project
18 Sep 2006
Contributed by Lukas
ASR33s and Global Domination. It's all here on Retrobits.Welcome to Show 059! This week's Topic: The movie - Colossus, The Forbin Project! To...
Show 058: The Oric Atmos
11 Sep 2006
Contributed by Lukas
PRESS PLAY ON RETROBITS Welcome to Show 058! This week's Topic: The Oric Atmos! Topics and links discussed in the podcast... Want to learn ...
Show 058 coming soon!
05 Sep 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Hi everybody, Episode 058 is coming soon! My best guess is tomorrow (9/5) evening. Several emergencies popped up this weekend, and I've been...
Show Break - August 27, 2006
28 Aug 2006
Contributed by Lukas
August 27, 2006... Hi there... Retrobits is taking a break this week. Be sure to tune in next week for more retrocomputing goodness! And as alwa...
Show 057: The Future of Vintage Computing
21 Aug 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Retro in the future. That's a time twister for ya.Welcome to Show 057! This week's Topic: The Future of Vintage Computing! Topics and links d...
Show 056: Paper Tape and Punch Cards
14 Aug 2006
Contributed by Lukas
We used to program computers by punching them out.Welcome to Show 056! This week's Topic: Paper Tape and Punch Cards! Topics and links discusse...
Show 055: Retro Mix
09 Aug 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Add mixed retro. Stir and Serve.Welcome to Show 055! This week's Topic: Retro Mix (A Variety Episode)! Topics and links discussed in the podc...
Show 055 will be a day or two late...
07 Aug 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Hi everybody! Show 055 will be a day or two delayed this week. Sorry about that! Tune in Tuesday or Wednesday for this week's show! Chat w...
Show 054: The Tandy Model 100 Portable Computer
30 Jul 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Your retro computer runs on 4 AA batteries? Cool!Welcome to Show 054! This week's Topic: The Tandy 100 Portable Computer! Topics and links di...
Show 053: The 6502 Microprocessor, Part II
24 Jul 2006
Contributed by Lukas
65,536 memory locations - it's like a dream come true.Welcome to Show 053! This week's Topic: The 6502 Microprocessor, Part II. Topics and link...
Show 052: The 6502 Microprocessor, Part I
17 Jul 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Special bonus feature today! Don't touch that dial...Welcome to Show 052! This week's Topic: The 6502 Microprocessor, Part I. Topics and link...
Show 051: My PX-8 Virtual Disk Drive Adventure!
10 Jul 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Another retro adventure. It's a fun hobby!Welcome to Show 051! This week's Topic: My PX-8 Virtual Disk Drive Adventure! This week I cover the...
Show 050: The 2006 State of the Podcast
03 Jul 2006
Contributed by Lukas
I can tell you - time flies when you're having fun!Welcome to Show 050! This week's Topic: The 2006 State of the Podcast! Topics and links disc...
Show 049: The Epson PX-8 Laptop Computer
26 Jun 2006
Contributed by Lukas
CP/M in a laptop? And they said it couldn't be done...Welcome to Show 049! This week's Topic: The Epson PX-8 Laptop Computer! Topics and link...
Show 048: Book Review - Digital Retro
19 Jun 2006
Contributed by Lukas
I can't run Linux on my Atari 800. But it plays a mean game of Missile Command. 'Nuff said...Welcome to Show 048! This week's Topic: Book Re...
Show 047: The Z80 Microprocessor
14 Jun 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This witty comment intentionally left blank.Welcome to Show 047! This week's Topic: The Z80 Microprocessor! Topics and links discussed in the p...
Show 047 will be a little late - but it's coming...
12 Jun 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! Show 047 (The Z80 Microprocessor) will be a day or two late...sorry about that. I've been under the weather this weekend, and needed to rest. ...
Show 046: Live from the C4 Expo in Cincinnati, Ohio
05 Jun 2006
Contributed by Lukas
My other computer is a Commodore :-)Welcome to Show 046! This week's Topic: Live from the C4 Expo in Cincinnati, Ohio! Topics and links discuss...
Show 045: The IBM PC Junior
29 May 2006
Contributed by Lukas
It would take about 250 Atari 800s to hold this podcast MP3 file.(Honestly, I compressed it as much as I could.)Welcome to Show 045! This week'...
Show 044: Retro Assortment
22 May 2006
Contributed by Lukas
LOAD "RETROBITS",8,1RUNWelcome to Show 044! This week's Topic: Retro Assortment (Variety Show)! Topics and links discussed in the podcast... D...
Show 043: The Floppy Disk Drive
14 May 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week, take your favorite floppy drive out for a spin.Welcome to Show 043! This week's Topic: The Floppy Disk Drive! Topics and links discu...
Show 042: The TRS-80 Model I
08 May 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what the "TRS" in "TRS-80" stands for? Tune in, you'll find out here!Welcome to Show 042! This week's Topic: The TRS-80 Model I mi...
Show 041: The Logo programming language
01 May 2006
Contributed by Lukas
The past is a wonderful present.Welcome to Show 041! This week's Topic: The Logo programming language! Topics and links discussed in the podcas...
Show 040: My Classic Mac Adventure
24 Apr 2006
Contributed by Lukas
To Mac, or not to Mac. That is the question.Welcome to Show 040! This week's Topic: My Classic Mac Adventure! Topics and links discussed in t...
Spring Break this week - be back in a week! Stay tuned!
17 Apr 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Spring Break!Hi! I'm celebrating the Easter holiday with my family today, and taking a one-week spring break from the podcast. But stay tuned,...
Show 039: Random Access
10 Apr 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Variety is the spice of life!Welcome to Show 039! This week's Topic: Random Access (A Variety Show). Topics and links discussed in the podcast....
Show 038: The Apple III
03 Apr 2006
Contributed by Lukas
The Apple /// Personal Computer System. The Most Powerful Professional Computer System In Its Class.Welcome to Show 038! This week's Topic - y...
Show 037: The ARPANET
27 Mar 2006
Contributed by Lukas
HTTP. FTP. SMTP. NNTP. Many letters, one heritage... Welcome to Show 037! This week's Topic: The ARPANET! Topics and links discussed i...
Show 036: The Dot Matrix Printer
20 Mar 2006
Contributed by Lukas
I keep hitting the Control key, but I'm still not in control. Welcome to Show 036! This week's Topic: The Dot Matrix Printer! Topics and links...
Show 035: The TI 99/4A Microcomputer
13 Mar 2006
Contributed by Lukas
It's not 8 bits, but it's retro. And it talks... Welcome to Show 035! This week's Topic: The Texas Instruments 99/4A Microcomputer! Topics...
Show 034: Retro Du Jour (updated)
06 Mar 2006
Contributed by Lukas
One retro computer, over easy. Would you like some chips with that? Welcome to Show 034! This week's Topic: Retro Du Jour! Topics and links ...
Show 033: The Commodore 64 Demo Scene, Part II
27 Feb 2006
Contributed by Lukas
SID! VIC-II! 6510! 64K! It's demo writer heaven...part II... Welcome to Show 033! This week's topic: The Commodore 64 Demo Scene Pa...
Show 032: The Commodore 64 Demo Scene, Part I
20 Feb 2006
Contributed by Lukas
SID! VIC-II! 6510! 64K! It's demo writer heaven... Welcome to Show 032! This week's topic: The Commodore 64 Demo Scene Part I! Topic...
Show 031: A Book Review - Fire In The Valley
13 Feb 2006
Contributed by Lukas
01001000 01001001 ! Welcome to Show 031! This week's Topic: A book review - Fire In The Valley, The Collector's Edition Topics and links dis...
Show 030: The IBM PC Part II
06 Feb 2006
Contributed by Lukas
(A)bort, (R)etry, (I)gnore? Welcome to Show 030! This week's Topic: The IBM Personal Computer, Part II! Topics and links discussed in the po...
Show 029: The IBM PC, Part I
30 Jan 2006
Contributed by Lukas
640KB. RAM heaven. Welcome to Show 029! This week's Topic: The IBM Personal Computer, Part I. Thanks to my son, Joshua, for helping me out...
Show 028: Random Bits and Bytes
24 Jan 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Just flew in from LA, and boy are my arms tired... Welcome to Show 028! This week's Topic: Random Bits and Bytes! Topics and links discussed i...
Show 027: BASIC
15 Jan 2006
Contributed by Lukas
10 PRINT "Hello, Retrobits Listeners!" 20 GOTO 10 Welcome to Show 027! This week's Topic: The Beginner's All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Co...
Show 026: Book Review - On The Edge
09 Jan 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Welcome to Show 026! This week's Topic: A Book Review: On The Edge - The Spectacular Rise And Fall Of Commodore! Topics and ...
Happy Holidays 2005!
26 Dec 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays! Just a reminder that I'm on vacation this week, and I wanted to wish you and yours the happiest of holidays, and a safe and prosperou...
Sorry if you get Show 025 twice!
20 Dec 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Hi there, Sorry if you get show 025 twice. Libsyn did something strange with my RSS feed, and the end of the MP3 file got cut off, so I had to post ...
Show 025: Variety Show!
20 Dec 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays and a Wonderful New Year! Welcome to Show 025! This week is a variety show! Topics and links discussed in the podcast... Com...
Short Podcast Delay!
19 Dec 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Short Podcast Delay! Hi there! The Dec 18th podcast will be a bit late, and will be published sometime on Dec 19th. Sorry for the delay! Please ch...
Show 024: The Tandy MC-10 Micro Color Computer
12 Dec 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Four thousand and ninety-six bytes of RAM. Don't spend it all in one place! Welcome to Show 024! This week we cover the Tandy MC-10 Micro C...
Show 023: Recollections Of Big Iron
05 Dec 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Big Iron and Small Iron, living together in peace. It's a wonderful world. Welcome to Show 023! This week's topic: Recollections Of Big Iro...
Show 022: VisiCalc - The Killer Application
28 Nov 2005
Contributed by Lukas
VisiCalc was great! That sums it up. Welcome to Show 022! This week's topic: VisiCalc - The Killer Application Topics and links discussed ...
Show 021: Assembly Language
21 Nov 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Retro is in! News at 11! Welcome to Show 021! This week we cover Assembly Language, the Happy Place for many 8-bit programmers. Topics and...
Show 020: The Bad, The Worse, And The Ugly
14 Nov 2005
Contributed by Lukas
These show notes brought to you by the mighty Atari 800. Welcome to Show 020! This week: The Bad, The Worse, And The Ugly... Topics and links ...
Show 019: The ZX Spectrum +3
07 Nov 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Is it "Zee", or "Zed"? I am having letter anxiety. Welcome to Show 019! This week's topic: The ZX Spectrum +3! Topics and links discussed in...
Show 018: Retro Books and Movies
31 Oct 2005
Contributed by Lukas
[Insert witty retro reference here.] Welcome to Show 018! This week's topic: Retro Books and Movies! Topics and links discussed in the podcast...
Show 017: Mix and Match
24 Oct 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Formatting is such sweet sorrow... Welcome to Show 017! This week is a Mix and Match - various topics covered, including a sound byte [sic] f...
Show 016: Abandonware
17 Oct 2005
Contributed by Lukas
No - attaching floppy disks to the filing cabinet with a magnet is not - I repeat, not - a good way to store them. Welcome to Show 016! This ...
Show 015: The Bulletin Board System Part II
10 Oct 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Double Sided. Double Density. Guaranteed. Welcome to Show 015! This week's topic: The Bulletin Board System, Part II! Topics and links d...
Show 014: Retrobits Behind The Scenes
02 Oct 2005
Contributed by Lukas
8 bit computers aren't slower. They're just more relaxed. Welcome to Show 014! This week we go "behind the scenes" at Retrobits! Topics and ...
Show 013: QuantumLink Reloaded
26 Sep 2005
Contributed by Lukas
My Commodore 64 boots faster than your P4 @ 3 GHz. No contest. Welcome to Show 013! This week's topic - QuantumLink Reloaded! Topics and lin...
Show 012: Emulators vs The Real Thing - The Ultimate Face-off!
19 Sep 2005
Contributed by Lukas
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Show 011: The Atari 800 Home Computer
12 Sep 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to show #011, featuring the Atari 800 Home Computer! Topics and links discussed in the podcast... Demo Scene, including NTSC stuff for us No...
Show 010: Variety And Retro Retail
05 Sep 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Almost to level 5 on Jumpman...what? I've gotta do my podcast? Where's that pause button? Welcome to show #010! Double digits! This show is...
Show 009: The Bulletin Board System, Part I
29 Aug 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Aren't you glad you don't have to download this show at 300 baud? Welcome to show #009! Today we're focusing on computerized Bulletin Board Sys...
Show 008: The CP/M Operating System
22 Aug 2005
Contributed by Lukas
64 bits? Why, back in my day, we had to push our 8 bit computers uphill, 5 miles, in the snow... Welcome to show #008! The star of today's show...
Show 007: Connecting Old and New Computers
15 Aug 2005
Contributed by Lukas
AT DT retrobits podcast CONNECT 9600 Welcome to show #007! Today's podcast focuses on making the connection between retro computers and modern-d...
Show 006: The Commodore 128
08 Aug 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Who says 128K of RAM isn't enough? This is show #006! Today's podcast focuses on the Commodore 128 computer, a wonderful example of advanced 8-bi...
My computer collection...
01 Aug 2005
Contributed by Lukas
A List of My Computers A side note...here are the computers in my personal collection, in no particular order... Commodore... Vic-20 C64 C64c...
Show 005: Even Older Languages
01 Aug 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, lovers of computers old and new... This is show #005! Thanks for sticking around - hope you enjoy the program. In addition to covering yo...
Show 004: Potpourri
25 Jul 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Hi there everybody! Show #4 - We're on a roll... This episode of the Retrobits Podcast is a grab bag. There are several things I wanted to talk ...
Show 003: Languages, Yesterday and Today
17 Jul 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings, Retrocomputing Fans! Happy to have you here for show #3! This episode of the Retrobits Podcast focuses on a couple of popular languages...
Show 002: Retrocomputing! July 9, 2005
10 Jul 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Hello again! Glad to have you back for show #2! This episode of the Retrobits Podcast centers on the high-level view of vintage computing. We talk...
Show 001, June 30, 2005
02 Jul 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Hi there! Glad to have you aboard. This is the Blog entry for Show #001, our first effort! I hope you find the show interesting. Here are some s...