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Episode 157: Jonathan Ive Apr 24, 2010

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James and John discuss the designs of Jonathan Ive. eBay Finds are an Apple clock, 128K Macintosh in the original box, and an Eddy with signed copy of iWoz. News includes the lost iPhone, close encounters with Steve Jobs, and a great retro iPad etching.Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on Flickr

Episode 156: Matt's Macintosh Apr 17, 2010

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James is joined by Matt Pearce of "Matt's Macintosh" fame. eBay Finds are a Newton MessagePad Production Magic kit, MacRecorder, and Think Different poster set. News includes the Classic Computing video podcast, WarGames IMSAI, and KansasFest.Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on Flickr Mark's Apple T-Shirts and his full collection

Episode 155: Eight Pound iPod Apr 10, 2010

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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Louvre Apple Store t-shirt, Apple notepad, and Apple sweat bands. James reviews his week with iPad, and news include iPhone OS 4 and things to do with old Macs.Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on Flickr Apple Easter Eggs Java for Apple II Matt's Macintosh DigitalRecycle

Episode 154: The Applegate Tapes Mar 27, 2010

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James and John discuss eBay Finds: gold Apple pin, Through the Looking Glass, and iPod Collection. They interview former Franklin Computer sofware engineer Bob Applegate. News includes an old interview with Steve Jobs on Paul Rand, steampunk iMac, and the cost of Apple products through the years.

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Episode 153: The Huston Brothers Mar 20, 2010

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James interviews Dick and Cliff Huston (Apple employees 25 and 27) about the early days at Apple Computer. eBay Finds are a sampling from the Huston auctions: Newton Cadillac Prototype, first Apple 2 disk drive, and Woz-commissioned Apple sunglasses.

Episode 152: Many Tricks of Rob Griffiths Mar 13, 2010

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James and John discuss eBay Finds: PowerCD, Apple Cube Tissue Box, and giant iPod Nano. They interview Rob Griffiths from Many Tricks. News includes iPad preorders, Welcome to Macintosh, and running Snow Leopard on an original Macintosh.

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Ironic Sans: They Don't Make Computer Manuals Like They Used To

Cult of Mac: Fabulous Pics Of The Apple Tablet That Never Was

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Instructables: Upgrade your original 1984 Macintosh to run OS X Snow Leopard

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Episode 151: Auto-Tune is so last decade Mar 06, 2010

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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Outbound laptop, Apple Olympic pins, and rare Steve Forbes signed Mac Plus. They look back at what was going on with the Mac in March 2000, and news includes iPad availability, interview with Jim Reekes, and Classilla.

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Anatomy of Apple Design

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Episode 150: Dreamers of Dreams Feb 27, 2010

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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Timex iMac clock, Picasso Think Different banner, and broken glass. John talks about the early days of Photoshop, and news includes 10 billion iTunes downloads, a Tokyo store full of old Macs, and Roller Derby fan Steve Wozniak.

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Macintosh Garden: Photoshop

Episode 149: Rocking the New Era Feb 20, 2010

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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple TechStep, Chilton's Guide to Macintosh Repair, and Apple 1 replica. James tells us about his trip to Macworld Expo, and news includes the 20th anniversary of Photoshop and a possible authorized Steve Jobs biography in the works

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Web Designer Depot: 20 Years of Adobe Photoshop

Ars Technica: Macworld Expo 2010 Photo Gallery

Bill Atkinson's Twenty Years with Mac

Instructables: Colorful Classic MacPlanters

Adobe TV: Startup Memories

Gizmodo: The Definitive Photoshop Timeline

YouTube: Photoshop 1.0 on the iPhone!

Cult of Mac: Power Macs and Apple Newton make up wonderfully retro home server

Blog.Spoongraphics: How to Create a Retro Apple Wallpaper in Photoshop