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#625: Road to the Apple II: Computer Faire (Part 4)
June 25th, 2026 · 33 minutes
The Apple II makes its public debut at a landmark event in the history of personal computers, and Steve Jobs truly comes into his own.
#624: The Memory Guys
June 22nd, 2026 · 115 minutes
In the spirit of the Summer of Fun (and Apple history Kickstarters), John Siracusa joins us to discuss when Apple was forced to replace the Classic Mac OS. Also, John Ternus gives some love to Apple's designers and Tim Cook says prices are going up!
#623: Road to the Apple II: A Complete Computer (Part 3)
June 18th, 2026 · 36 minutes
Under the watchful eye of Steve Jobs, the Apple II takes form at last. It's an integrated color computer created by Steve Wozniak, powered by a groundbreaking power supply designed by Rod Holt, and wrapped in a plastic shell designed by Jerry Manock.
#622: It's Doing It!
June 15th, 2026 · 105 minutes
Back from WWDC, Jason and Myke have had more time to think about Apple's announcements--and to try many of them in beta releases. Siri AI impresses, we have Snow Leopard vibes, and much more.
#621: Road to the Apple II: The Partnership (Part 2)
June 11th, 2026 · 33 minutes
In a preview of our new Designed in California podcast, we travel to the summer of 1976, as Apple travels to Atlantic City for a computer trade show, the Apple II begins to form, and the fellowship between the two Steves shows signs of breaking.
#620: Sweating the Details
June 8th, 2026 · 88 minutes
Live from Apple Park just hours after the WWDC keynote, Jason and Myke offer their in-person reactions to Apple's announcements, including Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, platform improvements and refinements, and features for kids.
#619: Road to the Apple II: Apple for Sale (Part 1)
June 4th, 2026 · 33 minutes
In a preview of our new Designed in California podcast, we take you back to 1976 and recount Steve Jobs's numerous attempts to sell Apple or, at the very least, get someone to make an investment in the fledgling company.
#618: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2026
June 1st, 2026 · 88 minutes
It's time for our 11th annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! What will be announced? For the third straight year, what will Apple's AI story be? We predict it all! Also, Myke and Jason are starting a new podcast!
#617: Image Playgrounds Is My Roman Empire
May 25th, 2026 · 96 minutes
WWDC is two weeks away, so it's time for us to consider what we'll be looking for from Apple in terms of features promised and promises delivered.
#616: Outmoded But Not Vintage
May 18th, 2026 · 109 minutes
Stephen Hackett joins Jason to talk old Macs, binned chips, and Apple AI. Then Jason discusses the darkest part of Steve Jobs's career with the author of "Steve Jobs In Exile", Geoffrey Cain.
