In episode 648 of the popular podcast “RetroMacCast” (RMC), hosts James Savage and John Leake took a trip down memory lane as they discussed some fascinating finds on eBay, as well as revisiting a classic issue of MacAddict from April 2003.
The duo started the episode by discussing some exciting discoveries on eBay, including a large Macintosh banner, three banners from 1999, and five banners from 2023. Additionally, they talked about an Apple 2 clone that was up for sale.
Later on, the hosts looked back at the April 2003 issue of MacAddict, a popular magazine that focused on Apple products and culture. They also discussed some of the most noteworthy news stories, including a major iPhone theft, a Lisa video that was discovered after many years, and a Pascal poster from NanoRaptor.
One particularly interesting story from the issue was the revelation of a hidden bitcoin document in MacOS. At the time, bitcoin was still a relatively new concept, and the idea of a cryptocurrency being hidden within an operating system was groundbreaking.
As always, James and John provided entertaining and insightful commentary throughout the episode, showcasing their extensive knowledge of all things retro Mac. Fans of the podcast will undoubtedly enjoy this latest installment and the fascinating insights it offers into the world of vintage Apple products and culture.
You can download the latest episode through Apple or from the RetroMacCast website at:
https://retromaccast.libsyn.com/rmc-episode-648-macaddict-april-2003
