# rcr (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover rcr. Page: Feed: --- ## [RCR Episode 290: MiniDisc vs. 8-track](https://rcrpodcast.com/2026/08/11/rcr-episode-290-minidisc-vs-8-track/) _2026-08-11 · Paul · Retrocomputing Roundtable_ Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Kay Savetz Topic: 1990 1990 saw a decline of various personal computer magazines, as well as the introduction of the Video Toaster. Apple started misting the market with computer variants. Topic/Feedback links: Retro Computing News: Vintage Computer/discussion-related commercials: Retro Computing Gift Idea: Auction Picks: Closing notes: Other… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eb149a7a-044d-4f7f-b989-286a0b7cd29b/rcr290.mp3) ## [RCR Episode 289: ZIP me down to Maxis Sim City](https://rcrpodcast.com/2026/07/08/rcr-episode-289-zip-me-down-to-maxis-sim-city/) _2026-07-08 · The RCR Crew · Retrocomputing Roundtable_ Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Earl Evans Topic: 1989 Several things happened during the final year to begin prior to The Simpsons hitting the airwaves. For example, Sim City and PKZIP came out. Tim from CERN proposed an information sharing architecture. Everyone on the bus started playing with Game Boys. Topic/Feedback links: Retro … Continue reading RCR Episode 289: ZIP me… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eb149a7a-044d-4f7f-b989-286a0b7cd29b/rcr289.mp3) ## [RCR Episode 288: NeXT, Sound Blaster, and IRC](https://rcrpodcast.com/2026/01/25/rcr-episode-288-next-sound-blaster-and-irc/) _2026-01-25 · The RCR Crew · Retrocomputing Roundtable_ Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Earl Evans Topic: 1988 In 1988, NeXT introduced its cube, bundled with Mathematica 1.0. IRC was developed. Sound Blaster changed gaming. Microsoft Office was announced. Lots of software was developed, and hardware incrementally improved. Topic/Feedback links: Retro Computing News: Vintage Computer(-related) commercials: Retro Computing Gift… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eb149a7a-044d-4f7f-b989-286a0b7cd29b/rcr288.mp3) ## [RCR Episode 287: Eureka!](https://rcrpodcast.com/2026/01/09/rcr-episode-287-eureka/) _2026-01-09 · The RCR Crew · Retrocomputing Roundtable_ Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Blake Patterson Topic: 1987 The Acorn Archimedes became the first computer sold based on the ARM chip. Even today, the last does not appear to be in sight. 1987 also bought us Perl, the IBM PS/2, VGA, Hypercard. CompuServe gifted us GIF. Beyond 1987, we talk BBC BASIC, … Continue reading RCR Episode 287: Eureka! → [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eb149a7a-044d-4f7f-b989-286a0b7cd29b/rcr287.mp3) ## [RCR Episode 286: Somehow all Myst](https://rcrpodcast.com/2025/11/25/rcr-episode-286-somehow-all-myst/) _2025-11-25 · The RCR Crew · Retrocomputing Roundtable_ Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, Jack Nutting, and Blake Patterson Topic: 1986 IDE, IMAP, IIGS, and even some other things that do not begin with “I” were introduced in 1986. Topic/Feedback links: Retro Computing News: Vintage Computer(-related) commercials: Retro Computing Gift Idea: Auction Picks: Closing notes: Other ways to experience this episode: Feedback/Discussion: Intro …… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eb149a7a-044d-4f7f-b989-286a0b7cd29b/rcr286.mp3) ## [RCR Episode 285: You’ll Have Mail](https://rcrpodcast.com/2025/06/04/rcr-episode-285-youll-have-mail/) _2025-06-04 · The RCR Crew · Retrocomputing Roundtable_ Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Blake Patterson Topic: 1985 The year of the Amiga arrives, NeXT is founded, the first .com site appears, Quantum Computer Services begins its journey toward becoming AOL. Topic/Feedback links: Retro Computing News: Vintage Computer(-related) commercials: Retro Computing Gift Idea: Auction Picks: Closing notes: Other ways to experience this …… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eb149a7a-044d-4f7f-b989-286a0b7cd29b/rcr285.mp3) ## [RCR Episode 284: Hammer time](https://rcrpodcast.com/2025/05/26/rcr-episode-284-hammer-time/) _2025-05-26 · The RCR Crew · Retrocomputing Roundtable_ Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, Blake Patterson, and Kay Savetz Topic: 1984 Apple introduced the Macintosh and Apple //c in 1984, IBM introduced the PCjr, HP introduced the LaserJet, and FidoNet began distributing mail. Topic/Feedback links: Retro Computing News: Vintage Computer(-related) commercials: Retro Computing Gift Idea: Auction Picks: Closing notes: Other ways to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eb149a7a-044d-4f7f-b989-286a0b7cd29b/rcr284.mp3) ## [RCR Episode 283: A STRANGE GAME](https://rcrpodcast.com/2025/05/23/rcr-episode-283-a-strange-game/) _2025-05-23 · The RCR Crew · Retrocomputing Roundtable_ Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Kay Savetz, and Carrington Vanston Topic: 1983 In 1983, Apple gave us Lisa, the ImageWriter, and the Apple //e. Atari gave us the XL line, Microsoft gave us (Multi-Tool) Word, Lotus gave us 1-2-3, David Lightman gave us wardialing. The era of it being always DNS began. Topic/Feedback links: Retro Computing … Continue reading RCR Episode 283: A STRANGE GAME → [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eb149a7a-044d-4f7f-b989-286a0b7cd29b/rcr283.mp3) ## [RCR Episode 282: End of Line](https://rcrpodcast.com/2025/05/23/rcr-episode-282-end-of-line/) _2025-05-23 · The RCR Crew · Retrocomputing Roundtable_ Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, Michael Mulhern, and Kay Savetz Topic: 1982 In 1982, Commodore launched the Commodore 64, GCE launched the Vectrex, Brøderbund launched a rescue helicopter. Computers reached TV, and Flynn drove a light cycle. Topic/Feedback links: Retro Computing News: Vintage Computer(-related) commercials: Retro Computing Gift Idea: Auction Picks: Closing notes:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eb149a7a-044d-4f7f-b989-286a0b7cd29b/rcr282.mp3) ## [RCR Episode 281: The IBM PC and its sticks of ennui](https://rcrpodcast.com/2025/01/26/rcr-episode-281-the-ibm-pc-and-its-sticks-of-ennui/) _2025-01-26 · The RCR Crew · Retrocomputing Roundtable_ Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Blake Patterson Topic: 1981 In 1981, we started communicating with AT commands and Kermit. Timex/Sinclair released the 1000/ZX-81. We got the BBC Micro and the ABC 800. IBM introduced the PC, for business, no fun allowed. And MS-DOS. And more. Topic/Feedback links: Retro Computing News: Vintage Computer(-related) commercials: … Continue reading… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eb149a7a-044d-4f7f-b989-286a0b7cd29b/rcr281.mp3) ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cjhDRibz6luR) _2025-01-26 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [RCR Episode 280: Cheap home computers](https://rcrpodcast.com/2024/12/30/rcr-episode-280-cheap-home-computers/) _2024-12-30 · The RCR Crew · Retrocomputing Roundtable_ Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Carrington Vanston Topic: 1980 In 1980, Commodore introduced the VIC-20, Sinclair introduced the ZX80, Tandy introduced the Color Computer, and HP tried to breed a computer out of calculators. Also other things happened. Which we discuss! Topic/Feedback links: Retro Computing News: Vintage Computer(-related) commercials: Retro Computing Gift… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eb149a7a-044d-4f7f-b989-286a0b7cd29b/rcr280.mp3) ## [RCR Episode 279: A spree de Calc](https://rcrpodcast.com/2024/12/27/rcr-episode-279-a-spree-de-calc/) _2024-12-27 · The RCR Crew · Retrocomputing Roundtable_ Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Carrington Vanston Topic: 1979 In 1979, VisiCalc’s rampage began, and models 400, 800 (Atari), II (TRS-80), and 4 (TI 99) arrived. Topic/Feedback links: Retro Computing News: Vintage Computer(-related) commercials: Retro Computing Gift Idea: Auction Picks: A2Stream file: Feedback/Discussion: Intro / Closing Song: Back to Oz by John X … Continue… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eb149a7a-044d-4f7f-b989-286a0b7cd29b/rcr279.mp3) ## [RCR Episode 278: Words and Lasers](https://rcrpodcast.com/2024/11/18/rcr-episode-278-words-and-lasers/) _2024-11-18 · The RCR Crew · Retrocomputing Roundtable_ Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting) and Carrington Vanston Topic: 1978 In 1978, we got WordStar and LaserDisc. Not VisiCalc. Topic/Feedback links: Retro Computing News: Vintage Computer(-related) commercials: Retro Computing Gift Idea: Auction Picks: A2Stream file: Feedback/Discussion: Intro / Closing Song: Back to Oz by John XShow audio files hosted by CyberEars Listen/Download: [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eb149a7a-044d-4f7f-b989-286a0b7cd29b/rcr278.mp3) ## [RCR Episode 277: Trinity](https://rcrpodcast.com/2024/10/06/rcr-episode-277-trinity/) _2024-10-06 · The RCR Crew · Retrocomputing Roundtable_ Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Carrington Vanston Topic: 1977 In 1977, XMODEM, VAX, and FAT arrived. And the Atari VCS (2600). And the TRS-80 Model 1, Commodore PET, and Apple II. Topic/Feedback links: Retro Computing News: Vintage Computer(-related) commercials: Retro Computing Gift Idea: Auction Picks: A2Stream file: Feedback/Discussion: Intro / Closing Song: Back …… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eb149a7a-044d-4f7f-b989-286a0b7cd29b/rcr277.mp3) ## [RCR Episode 276: Press P to proceed](https://rcrpodcast.com/2024/09/27/rcr-episode-276-press-p-to-proceed/) _2024-09-27 · The RCR Crew · Retrocomputing Roundtable_ Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Blake Patterson, and Carrington Vanston Topic: 1976 In 1976, Bill Gates wrote a letter, and the Queen sent an e-mail. Two 1s (Apple- and Cray-) appeared on the scene. Topic/Feedback links: Retro Computing News: Vintage Computer(-related) commercials: Retro Computing Gift Idea: Auction Picks: A2Stream file: Feedback/Discussion: Intro / Closing Song: Back …… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eb149a7a-044d-4f7f-b989-286a0b7cd29b/rcr276.mp3)