Antic The Atari 8-bit Podcast

Kevin’s interview with Dave Small. Dave was half of the prolific writing and software team Dave and Sandy Small. He wrote the Outpost: Atari column in Creative Computing magazine, and the book Creative Atari. He also wrote for ANALOG, Antic, and Current Notes magazines. He was co-founder of LE Systems, a company that made disk duplicating hardware and the Integrator hard drive interface; and Gadgets By Small. He created Magic Sac and Spectre GCR, emulators that let you run Mac software on the Atari ST. He and Sandy developed a pair of Atari computer games for Boeing to be shown at trade shows, which they described in the Nightmare Mission series in Antic magazine.   LINKS   Dave’s articles in Antic Dave's articles in Creative Computing Nightmare mission articles: part 1 part 2 part 3 part 4 The 1450XLD Is Not Dead article from Creative Computing The Creative Atari Book @ AtariArchives The Creative Atari Book @ Archive.org

Kevin interviews Mark Rustad, Mark worked at Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium (MECC) where he developed "Classroom Star", classroom networking hardware for the Atari 8-bits -- a product that was not released by Atari. Then he worked at Atari 1983-1984 as Systems Project Leader, where he troubleshooted the DTMF dialing on the Atari 1030 modem. We also talk about Mark’s work with the PLATO educational computer system.   LINKS   Software provided by Mark Classroom Star mentioned in Creative Computing magazine

Hello, welcome to Antic, the Atari 8-bit podcast.  My name is Randy Kindig and this is a special interview-only episode.  This is the third in an ongoing series of interviews with the people behind the companies that still provide hardware, software, or service today for our Atari 8-bit computers.  The interview is with Lance Ringquist, owner of the Video 61 and Atari Sales Website.  Lance has been in business selling Atari items and services for over 30 years and has a lot of great stories to share about his time in this business.  I hope you enjoy this interview as much I enjoyed talking with Lance.  Please let Lance know you appreciate everything he has done and continues to do for the Atari community.   Enjoy!   Links:   Video 61 and Atari Sales

Hello, welcome to a special interview-only episode of Antic, the Atari 8-bit podcast.  This interview is part of the ongoing set of interviews for the holiday season where I talk to many of the people still out there providing hardware, software, and/or support for our favorite computer.  This interview is with Bruce Carso, of B&C ComputerVisions.  As you will hear during the interview, Bruce has been in the Atari business for 34 years as of the recording of this episode and has many amazing stories to share.  Bruce not only has a website where he sells hardware, software and service, but he also has a store on ebay.  I hope you find this interview interesting and let Bruce know that you appreciate all he has done and continues to do for the Atari community.   Links:   B&C ComputerVisions

Kevin interviews Bill Wilkinson, of Optimized Systems Software fame!   Links:   Bill’s INSIGHT: Atari column in Compute! Magazine   INSIDE ATARI DOS book by Bill   The development of Atari Basic and Atari DOS, article by Bill

On this episode of ANTIC the atari 8-bit podcast: -Our Atari Holiday Gift Picks - which is apparently now a tradition on our show -Randy’s definitive roundup of virtual drive options -Bill plays three new, award-winning games -and lots of listener feedback about the Atari 850 interface Links mentioned in this episode: Recurring Links Floppy Days Podcast AtariArchives.org AtariMagazines.com Kevins Book “Terrible Nerd” New Atari books scans at archive.org ANTIC feedback at AtariAge the Atlanta Historical Computing SocietyWhat We’ve Been Up To Terry Stewart's Classic Computers Website Dig Dug variant discussion at AtariAge Another Dig Dug variant discussion at AtariAge FOIA request with the FBI looking for records about Mattel News ABBUC Software Competition results at AtariAge ABBUC Software Competition results at ABBUC “Game Over” movie (dump dig) at XBox Live The Capitalism of Late Archaeology: Alamogordo's Atari Games on Ebay NEW TURBO CARD for ATARI 8bit - RAPIDUS Web version of Preppie WUDSN The!Cart Stud

Diane Gaw, Managing editor of A.N.A.L.O.G. Computing Links: A.N.A.L.O.G. Computing magazine at AtariMagazines.com A.N.A.L.O.G. Computing magazine at archive.org   Juiced.GS magazine Solatrium House

Welcome to this special, interview-only episode of Antic the Atari 8-bit podcast.  This is the first of a few interviews we’re planning to air in the month of December, 2014, leading up to the traditional US holidays of Christmas and New Years.  As December tends to be a month where lots of purchases are made, I thought it might be a good idea to talk to each of the remaining Atari dealers in the US and to get their stories.  This interview is with Brad Koda, proprietor of Best Electronics, certainly one of THE most popular Atari 8-bit outlets still in existence.  Best Electronics is celebrating it’s 30TH year of business this year, which is absolutely amazing!  Brad has a lot of stories about what it’s been like over those 30 years, from working closely with Atari in the 80’s & 90’s to what it’s like now.   Please enjoy and let Brad know you appreciate what he provides for the Atari community.   Links:   Best Electronics

Randy interviews a long-time friend of the show, Chris Olson.  Chris is an Atari enthusiast from a very early age, as he discusses in this interview.  His father taught in the computer camps that Atari used to run in the 80’s.  Chris is known as CGOApps in the forums.   I hope you enjoy this interview with a general Atari 8-bit fan.   Links:   Aviation Careers Podcast episode with Chris as a guest (Episode 35, From Computers to the Cockpit)   DOS Nostalgia Podcast on flight simulators with Chris as a guest (mentions Atari 8-bit sims such as Flight Simulator II, Solo Flight, F-15 Strike Eagle)   Chris’ "Bingo Fuel" iOS Application (iPhone version)   Chris’ "Bingo Fuel" iOS Application (iPad version)   Rob Hubbard Soundtrack to Atari 8-bit version of Jet Set Willy (YouTube clip)   Chris’ Twitter: @CGOApps   Chris’ App Blog

On this episode of Antic, the Atari 8-bit PODCAST: We look at the Atari 850 interface, the SIO2SD device, and the right cartridge slot --- we strike out with Alan Alda --- and our friend Gray Chang sends us a care package of amazing previously-unreleased books and software. Also with a great segment by our good friend Bill Kendrick about games converted from the Atari 2600 to the computers.  And, a special segment by Chris Olson about Atari 8-bit emulation on IOS.  It’s an information-packed episode you won’t want to miss!   Links mentioned in this episode:   Recurring Links Floppy Days Podcast AtariArchives.org AtariMagazines.com Kevins Book “Terrible Nerd” New Atari books scans at archive.org ANTIC feedback at AtariAge the Atlanta Historical Computing Society   What We’ve Been Up To Atari ITalk II Owners Manual Commodore MOS FBI FOIA Response Halftime Battlin’ Bands record, audio-instructions for CBS Software carts AtariAge Forum - found pre-release versions of Atari documentation Atari Operating System Use

Kevin interviews John Henson - The New Aladdin Magazine   Download issues of The New Aladdin   Henson’s new venture, Nuvolibri

  Randy interviews Marty Goldberg, co-author of “Atari Inc.: Business is Fun” and Atari historian.   Atari Book Atari Book Facebook Atari Museum Atari Museum Facebook “Atari Inc.:Business is Fun” by Marty Goldberg and Curt Vendel at Amazon.com  

Kevin interviews Paul Laughton.   Paul Laughton is the author of Apple DOS 3.1, Atari BASIC, the Atari DOS filesystem, and co-founder of Optimized Systems Software.     The Atari 400/800 and OSS at Paul's web site   Atari BASIC Source Book   Paul's BASIC for Android

On this episode of Antic, the Atari 8-bit PODCAST: We delve into the SIDE2 compact flash interface, look at arcade games ported to the 8-bits, discuss another  new atari podcast,  and interviews with Gray Chang -- author of Claim Jumper -- and Jonathan Halliday, creator of the new Atari GUI.   Links mentioned in this episode:   Recurring Links Floppy Days Podcast AtariArchives.org AtariMagazines.com Kevins Book “Terrible Nerd” New Atari books scans at archive.org ANTIC feedback at AtariAge   What We’ve Been Up To VCF Midwest 9.0 Jim Brain Retro Innovations iTalk II Video on YouTube Atari 800 with Encore Video Productions Info Display System Covox VoiceMaster Video on YouTube ValForth SIO2PC Atlanta Maker Faire SpartaDOS   News Retro Gamer Magazine New Atari 8-bit Podcast Inverse Atascii Mini Atari 800XL with Atari 1050 disk drive (3D printed) at MakerBot Mini Atari 800XL with Atari 1050 disk drive (3D printed) Blog Mini Atari 400 (3D printed) at MakerBot Mini Atari 400 (3D printed) Blog ABBUC 2014 Hardware co

On this episode of Antic, the Atari 8-bit codpast: interviews with atari author and enthusiast Kieren Hawken; and Dale Yocum, the guy who thought up Atari Program Exchange. And Bill kendrick complains and ends up with his own segment, reviewing Space harrier. . . And we don’t talk about the Atari Dump Dig.   Links mentioned in this episode:   Recurring Links Floppy Days Podcast AtariArchives.org AtariMagazines.com Kevins Book “Terrible Nerd” New Atari books scans at archive.org ANTIC feedback at AtariAge   What We’ve Been Up To Maker Faire Atlanta Arduino KansasFest CC65 Briel Computers Ten Pence Arcade Defcon Pro(c) Magazine -Euro 5,00 / World incl. postage. Payment by PayPal to 8bit@proc-atari.de   News Nolan Bushnell interview on Retro Obscura - Discussion on AtariAge Nolan Bushnell interview on Retro Obscura Dump Dig movie trailer. movie to be titled “Atari: Game Over” RetroChallenge 2014 RetroChallenge 2014 - Earl Evans’ entry Atari SAP Music Archive Classic Gaming Expo VCF Midwest Portland Retro Gaming

On this one-year anniversary episode of Antic, the Atari 8-bit Podcast: we serve up a steaming pile of Hashteroids, Kevin reminisces about his first modem (it was blue and 300 baud!) , and we wax hopeful about a new Atari podcast, book, and magazine. Happy birthday to us.   Recurring Links Floppy Days Podcast AtariArchives.org AtariMagazines.com Kevins Book “Terrible Nerd” New Atari books scans at archive.org ANTIC feedback at AtariAge   Intro C64 Reloaded   What We’ve Been Up To Nautilus video game for the Atari Maker Faire Atlanta Atari 8-bit Demos Discussion on AtariAge Roguelike Radio podcast Enhancements to Graph-It Atari 7800 Multi-cart BASIC Tenliners - German Edition book   News Atari turns Asteroids into Hashteroids for Denny's Atari is teaming up with Denny’s Can Once Famous Gaming Giant Atari Turn a New Generation Onto Pong? New Atari 8-bit Podcast called Player/Missile Centron3D AtariAge Discussion of Centron3D Atari 800 - Best Game Pack "Atari Corp.: Business Is War” book pre-announced Lukas Ketn

On this episode of Antic, the Atari 8-bit Podcast: interviews with Fred Thorlin, former director of Atari Program Exchange; Bill Kendrick, father of Atari Party; and William Culver, co-host of the Colecovisions podcast . . . plus . . . will Atari be a hardware giant again?   Links mentioned in this episode:   Recurring Links Floppy Days Podcast AtariArchives.org AtariMagazines.com Kevins Book “Terrible Nerd” New Atari books scans at archive.org ANTIC feedback at AtariAge Atlanta Historical Computing Society   What We’ve Been Up To Eastern Front Material from Chris Crawford Eastern Front ATR’s from Chris Crawford Ground Kontrol Retro-Arcade in Portland, OR   News Jim Brain’s Store - Retro Innovations Dump Dig Update Nolan Bushnell interview with Oregon Public Broadcasting Alien Voice box prototype Top 10 Atari 7800 Games at RetroGamer Multi-Cart for 30th Anniversary of 7800 on Retro Collect Multi-Cart on AtariAge Dizzy - new homebrew ccTalk Mailing List Marcin Wichary Atari Collection for Sale Pro(c) Atari Pri

  On this episode of Antic, the Atari 8-bit podcast, we broadcast live from Vintage Computer Festival Southeast 2.0, interview attendees with Atari stories, find out who's going to win the grand prize for the quiz show (hint: It's someone you may know!), and answer questions from the audience.  Come join us for the most fun-packed show we've had yet!  READY Links mentioned in this episode: Recurring Links Floppy Days Podcast AtariArchives.org AtariMagazines.com Kevins Book “Terrible Nerd” New Atari books scans at archive.org ANTIC feedback at AtariAge Show Vintage Computer Festival Southeast 2.0 Serge's Boxed Atari Collection

On this episode of Antic, the Atari 8-bit Podcast: Randy does a horrible impersonation of Rod Serling, we talk with Darren Doyle of Atari Gamer Magazine, have a discussion with Michael Current of the Atari 8-bit FAQ AND give you the scoop on Vintage Computer Festival Southeast 2.0. Also Kevin gives excuses about why his alien voice box isn’t working...still. Links mentioned in this episode:   Recurring Links Floppy Days Podcast AtariArchives.org AtariMagazines.com Kevins Book “Terrible Nerd” New Atari books scans at archive.org ANTIC feedback at AtariAge   What We’ve Been Up To VCF Southeast 2.0 VCFSE 2.0 Kickstarter The Future Was Here: The Commodore Amiga by Jimmy Maher Finding The Next Steve Jobs by Nolan Bushnell and Gene Stone The Making of Karateka: Journals 1982-1985 by Jordan Mechner Kevin's 10-line Contest Entry: Abduction Kevin's 10-line Contest Entry: Joy Joy Revolution CoCoFest 2014 Atari 5200 Information on WikiPedia ShopGoodWill.com   News The Art of Atari: From Pixels to Paintbrush City Updates

  On this episode of Antic, the Atari 8-bit Podcast: an interview with JD Casten, Antic magazine’s prolific game author, an interview with Steve Wilds, editor of Atari User Magazine … and lots of retrogaming news and reviews.   Links mentioned in this episode:   Recurring Links Floppy Days Podcast AtariArchives.org AtariMagazines.com Kevins Book “Terrible Nerd” New Atari books scans at archive.org ANTIC feedback at AtariAge   What We’ve Been Up To Turbo-BASIC XL Turbo-BASIC XL at Page6.org Turbo-BASIC XL Expanded Documentation More Turbo-BASIC XL Information ShopGoodWill.com Retro Gamer Magazine Vintage Computer Festival Southeast (VCFSE) 2.0   News VCF East 9.1 Seattle Retro Gaming Expo Classic Gaming Expo Portland Retro Gaming Expo Retro Gamer Magazine picks top 10 Atari 8-bit games Floppy Bird Article Floppy Bird Download Stampede Article Stampede Download Perplexity Article Perplexity Download Retro Gaming Magazine Nolan Bushnell Article on using Games to Teach Atari Dump Dig Update Tablet-Friendly Revamp