TRS-80 Trash Talk

pete@pski.net (Peter Cetinski)

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TRS-80 Trash Talk

Covers all things related to the TRS-80 Microcomputer line.

24/12/2022

Episode 45 - Make it a Tandy Holiday

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!

1h 51m
05/09/2022

Episode 44 - Tandy Assembly 2022 and the Floppy-80

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.

1h 51m
12/06/2022

Episode 43 - TRS-IO and PocketTRS with Arno Puder

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.

1h 42m
06/03/2022

Episode 42 - The Ultimate Answer: TRS-80 Muscle Micros

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.

1h 54m
19/12/2021

Episode 41 - TRS-80 Hard Drives

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.

1h 39m
31/10/2021

Episode 40 - We're Back!

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.

1h 39m
08/02/2021

Episode 39 - TRS-80 Newsletters

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.

1h 39m
01/12/2020

Episode 38 - To Paint Or Not To Paint Your TRS-80 and Tim Mann

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.

2h 32m

Covers all things related to the TRS-80 Microcomputer line.

Creator

pete@pski.net (Peter Cetinski)
Years Active

2016 - 2022
Episodes

45
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© 2022
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