Episodes

  • Episode 45 - Make it a Tandy Holiday

    Episode 45 - Make it a Tandy Holiday
    Dec 24 2022

    In this episode the Trash Talkers discuss what they want for Christmas this year.  Then, we review the wildly successful Tandy Assembly 2022 event.  We then review the book "Teach Your TRS-80 to Program Itself."  Finally, we do in an depth review of the first ever issue of 80 Micro magazine from January 1980.  Join us on yet another trip through Tandy Radio Shack computing history!
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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Episode 44 - Tandy Assembly 2022 and the Floppy-80

    Episode 44 - Tandy Assembly 2022 and the Floppy-80
    Sep 5 2022
    In this episode, as usual, we update you with the latest news and current events in the world of the TRS-80. George tells us how trs80gp now emulates the MC-10. We have a preview of the exhibits appearing at the upcoming 2022 Tandy Assembly. We then cover a bunch of interesting recent TRS-80 related acquisitions, including items from the collection of Mike Yetsko. Finally, in our main segment, we introduce the Floppy-80, a new floppy emulation product. We talk to its main promoter Patrick Bureau and its creator Michael McCarrick to get all the details of this exciting new product.
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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Episode 43 - TRS-IO and PocketTRS with Arno Puder

    Episode 43 - TRS-IO and PocketTRS with Arno Puder
    Jun 12 2022
    In this episode we update you with the latest news and current events in the world of the TRS-80. We cover some recent acquisitions by the Trash Talkers. We discuss some of the upcoming vintage computer shows happening later this year. We review the book To Catch a Mouse Make a Noise Like a Cheese by Lew Korfeld. We the discuss the March 1982 issue of ''80 Micro'' magazine. Finally, we talk to Arno Puder about his latest projects, including TRS-IO and PocketTRS.
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Episode 42 - The Ultimate Answer: TRS-80 Muscle Micros

    Episode 42 - The Ultimate Answer: TRS-80 Muscle Micros
    Mar 6 2022
    In this episode, as usual, we discuss the latest news and current events in the world of the TRS-80. We cover some recent acquisitions by the Trash Talkers. We discuss some of the upcoming vintage computer shows happening this year. We review the book 33 Adult Computer Games in BASIC by David Chance. We wrap up by perusing the April 1983 issue of ''80 Micro'' magazine, including a discussion of the article ''The Muscle Micros'' and the hot-rod Model IIIs described therein.
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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • Episode 41 - TRS-80 Hard Drives

    Episode 41 - TRS-80 Hard Drives
    Dec 19 2021
    In this episode we start with the usual news and current events in the world of the TRS-80. After that, we discuss a bunch of recent acquisitions. We also review the book ''Learning Level II'' by David A. Lien. Then, we review the June 1980 issue of ''80 Microcomputing''. Finally, we discuss the history of hard drive solutions for the TRS-80 and offer recommendations to enthusiasts looking to use a hard drive on their TRS-80s today.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Episode 40 - We're Back!

    Episode 40 - We're Back!
    Oct 31 2021
    In this episode we explain where we've been for the last 10 months since the last episode. We then go ahead and discuss the usual news and current events in the world of the TRS-80. We review Tandy Assembly 2021 and welcome George Phillips as a full-time Trash Talker. Then, we discuss a bunch of recent acquisitions. We also review the book ''TRS-80 Color Computer Interfacing'' and present some new calls for projects.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Episode 39 - TRS-80 Newsletters

    Episode 39 - TRS-80 Newsletters
    Feb 8 2021
    In this episode we discuss the usual news and current events in the world of the TRS-80. We discuss a bunch of recent acquisitions. We also review the book ''TRS-80 More Than BASIC'' and present a new segment ''Call for Projects''. Then, we wrap up with a discussion of TRS-80 newsletters, which can be an interesting historical addition to your TRS-80 collecting hobby.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Episode 38 - To Paint Or Not To Paint Your TRS-80 and Tim Mann

    Episode 38 - To Paint Or Not To Paint Your TRS-80 and Tim Mann
    Dec 1 2020
    In this episode we're joined by guest host Patrick Bureau from Texas Tandy Restorations. Patrick leads us through the controversial topic of whether or not to repaint your TRS-80. We also discuss lots of TRS-80 news and several interesting acquisitions, including a TRS-80 voice control device known as the Scott Instruments VET-2. Finally, in our interview segment, Pete interviews the well known TRS-80 hacker Tim Mann.
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    2 hrs and 32 mins