145 episodes

This podcast features productivity software for the Atari 8 bit home computers. Some 16 bit (Atari ST), and portable (Atari Portfolio) thrown in too! And Antic Magazine coverage.

Inverse ATASCII - Atari Productivity Ripdubski

    • Technology
    • 4.8 • 13 Ratings

This podcast features productivity software for the Atari 8 bit home computers. Some 16 bit (Atari ST), and portable (Atari Portfolio) thrown in too! And Antic Magazine coverage.

    S8E08 Batteries Included B/Graph

    S8E08 Batteries Included B/Graph

    This episode features B/Graph, released in 1983 by Inhome Software as version 1.0, then later in 1984 by Batteries Included as version 1.1, and again in 1986 as version 1.1.1. It was developed by Michael Reichman and Robert Wilson.

    • 28 min
    The Antic Files Episode 013

    The Antic Files Episode 013

    This episode features Antic Magazine #013, Volume 2, Number 7, from October 1983.

    • 28 min
    S8E07 APX AtSpeller

    S8E07 APX AtSpeller

    This episode features AtSpeller, released in 1982 by APX (Atari Program Exchange), and in 1983 specifically as a version for AtariWriter. It was developed by R. Stanley Kistler.

    • 25 min
    The Antic Files Episode 012

    The Antic Files Episode 012

    This episode features Antic Magazine #012, Volume 2, Number 6, from September 1983.

    • 30 min
    S8E06 APX Atari Program Text Editor

    S8E06 APX Atari Program Text Editor

    This episode features Atari Program Text Editor, released in 1981 by APX. It was developed by Mike Lorenzen.

    • 13 min
    The Antic Files Episode 2441

    The Antic Files Episode 2441

    This episode features Antic Gazette #2441, Volume A, Number F, from April 1981.

    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

british1500 ,

Retrocomputing fascination

Normally for retro computing, you just hear coverage about games, but this one takes a risk, and it pays off. How would yesteryear's productivity software hold up to today? What if there was some apocalypse where we could only use classic computers?

Worry no more, Wade will fill you in on the details about programs on how to save for that yacht, or balancing out your checkbook with 30+ year old software. And the robot voice is pleasant to hear.

BackInTheDayMan ,

Great Podcast!

You’d think a podcast about productivity software for a personal home computer from 35 years ago would be rather dull. This one is not! The information is presented in a clear and concise manner. An added bonus is the interaction between the host, Wade Ripkowski, and his digital partner, Allison. If you have or had an Atari 8-bit, you’ll love this well-organized and well-presented podcast. I never miss it. Thanks, Wade!

georgestarcher ,

Brings old world back to life

I was a Commodore kid. But hearing such detailed descriptions of old non game programs for the Atari make me realize how much else I missed when I was a kid. Wade does an awesome job of researching each application, describing how it operates etc. Who knew hearing about productivity apps would be something you can’t wait for the next episode for.

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