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TRS-80 Trash Talk

pete@pski.net (Peter Cetinski)trs80trashtalk.com
Covers all things related to the TRS-80 Microcomputer line.
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Episodes

Episode 15 - TRS-80 Software Development

Join the Trash Talkers as we discuss various ways to write software for your TRS-80. Whether you're looking for a truly vintage software development experience or you're looking to write a modern integration using the latest tools, we have you covered.

May 30, 20171 hr 37 min

Episode 14 - TRSVID and George Phillips

We start this episode with the news and current event segment where we first discuss the Vintage Computer Festival East 2017 and the winning TRS-80 exhibit. We also talk about Tandy Assembly. Then, we talk about two new TRS-80 software projects that were recently released: TRSVID, a TRS-80 video player and Sharp-80, a new Model III emulator. Following that is an obituary for Bernie Appel, aka ''Mr. Radio Shack''. Then, we talk about the Line Printer I and the Quick Printer II printers a bit. The...

Apr 21, 20171 hr 54 min

Episode 13 - VCFE 2017 and Jim McGinley

The Trash Talkers start the show by discussing a bunch of TRS-80 related items such as the Exatron Stringy Floppy and Mailgrams. Then, Peter Cetinski interviews team members from the TRS-80, Apple II and Commodore PET mega-exhibits at this year's VCF East. Finally, Randy Kindig interviews Jim McGinley about his well received TRS-80 games presentations.

Mar 04, 20172 hr 27 min

Episode 12 - Model 4 Buyer's Guide

The Trash Talkers tell you everything you need to know when considering the purchase of a TRS-80 Model 4, 4P or 4D.

Jan 16, 20171 hr 51 min

Episode 11 - Pulling TRS-80s Out of the Attic

Pete C. and Mav are joined by several guest Trash Talkers from the Coco world, Mike Rowen and Neil Blanchard. We discuss a number of TRS-80 related news items and current events. We wrap up with a discussion of what you need to do when pulling your old TRS-80 out of the attic, basement, closet...wherever.

Nov 24, 20161 hr 33 min

Episode 10 - Lance Micklus and VCFMW 2016

The Trash Talkers discuss some of new TRS-80 items they have recently released. Then, Peter Bartlett and Randy Kindig discuss their experiences at VCFMW 2016. Finally, Peter Cetinski interviews well-known TRS-80 programmer, Lance Micklus.

Oct 15, 20161 hr 20 min

Episode 9 - Scott Adams and Adventure International

Join Trash Talkers Peter Cetinski and Ian Mavric as we interview legendary game programmer Scott Adams and also discuss the text adventure genre and its place in the history of the TRS-80.

Sep 08, 20161 hr 19 min

Episode 8 - Model III Buyer's Guide

In this episode the Trash Talkers first review a number of news items, including Peter Cetinski's release of TRS-Box Serial. Then, in the main Model III Buyer's Guide segment, Ian Mavric, Peter Cetinski and Peter Bartlett take the listeners on an informative tour of the TRS-80 Model III and what to look for when considering the purchase of one of these legendary computers. We wrap up the show with a technical segment on the Buffered Interface cable for the Model I Expansion Interface.

Aug 03, 20161 hr 46 min

Episode 7 - CoCo Crew Crossover

The Trash Talkers welcome the hosts of the CoCo Crew Podcast, John Linville and Neil Blanchard, to discuss the Coco and its relationship with the other TRS-80s that we normally cover in the show.

Jul 09, 20161 hr 52 min

Episode 6 - PILOT Plus and DEBUG

In this episode, the TRS-80 Trash Talkers reminisce about VCFE XI, discuss some recent Model I purchases and review the PILOT Plus and DEBUG software packages.

Jun 08, 20161 hr 17 min

Episode 5 - Big Five Software

The Trash Talkers discuss Big Five Software, one of the most significant and influential game development companies for the TRS-80. Peter Cetinski interviews Bill Hogue, the founder of the company and programmer of most of Big Five's games. Then, Peter Bartlett interviews Arthur Gleckler, the author of Big Five's final TRS-80 game, Weerd. We wrap up the show by playing and evaluating in real-time a number of Big Five games on the TRS-80.

May 07, 20161 hr 33 min

Episode 4 - Model I Buyer's Guide

In this episode, the Trash Talkers discuss impressions of VCFSE, preparations for VCFE and offer guidance for purchasing a Model I in the Model I Buyer's Guide.

Apr 14, 20161 hr 29 min

Episode 3 - The Model II

Peter Cetinski and Myles Wakeham take the listeners on trip through Model II history, from its genesis up to the computer's status as a current day collectable vintage computer.

Mar 27, 20161 hr 1 min

Episode 2 - Voice Synthesizer

In this episode we go in-depth with a detailed review of voice synthesizer options for the TRS-80.

Mar 13, 20161 hr 16 min
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