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My guest grew up in Chicopee, MA, a mill town, textiles/paper, with hard working moms and dads just trying to provide for their families. The  large immigrant community was trying to develop new skills while developing new ties with their new neighbors.  Ken's father's family was from Quebec, Canada and his mom, Cindy, her family immigrated from Scotland. There's quite a bit to this story that Ken shared with me and I'm  not going to reveal all of it other than saying it was at times very difficult to navigate.  When things are left better off not spoken about, that leaves lots of unanswered  questions.Ken was often made to feel that he was the special son, the baby of the family, the youngest boy. His 2 older sisters were always there to help out but Ken definitely got his fair share of attention. However, there were 2 other  brothers that Ken  tells us about in our interview.  It's heartbreaking, yet at times maybe one can understand why the decision was made so many years ago.One of the hardest challenges for Ken as a young boy, was that he "didn't want to be the cause of any more pain for my parents. I grew up trying to do all the right things. My parents were so forgiving." Yet there was always the underlying feeling that "he and his sisters were born to  fill the void left by his brothers."I thought that this was overwhelming and exhausting for a little boy but Ken "thinks that this gave him a real purpose in life. "I turned myself into a person who always did my best, not a perfectionist. Mom just wanted us to do our best."  Ken never cut a class, didn't drink till he was of legal age and never got into trouble because he hoped he was helping his parents.When Ken started working as a  producer for the NBA (National Basketball Association), he basically walked through those doors as a lucky, young  ambitious kid.  Twenty nine years passed and he walked out as a talented, resolute adult with so many questions to answer.  He was determined to write about his life and his family and it's all captured in "You're Gonna Miss Me Some Day."Robert and David were the answer to lots of those questions. He couldn't turn back time but he has them to thank for giving him clarity and peace.Hope you enjoy our conversation.BOOK TITILE:"You're Gonna Miss Me Someday"   https://www.amazon.com/Ken-Gagne/e/B099TRH83L%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share           Jackie Tantillo and Should Have Listened To My Mother Podcast are honored to announce that they have been Nominated in three categories for the 2024 People's Choice Podcast Awards. The three categories are "Best Female Hosted" Podcast, Kids & Family Category and Society-Culture Category. We will keep you updated as to the final results for 2024."Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers/female role models and the roles they play in our lives. Jackie's guests were open and hones and answer the question, are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother and so much more. You'll be amazed at what the responses are.Gina Kunadian wrote this 5 Star review on Apple Podcast:SHLTMM TESTIMONIAL GINA KUNADIAN JUNE 18, 2024“A Heartfelt and Insightful Exploration of Maternal Love”Jackie Tantillo's “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast is a treasure and it's clear why it's a 2023 People's Choice Podcast Award Nominee. This show delves into the profound impact mother and maternal role models have on our lives through personal stories and reflections.Each episode offers a chance to learn how different individuals have been shaped by their mothers' actions and words. Jackie skillfully guides these conversations, revealing why guests with similar backgrounds have forged different paths.This podcast is a collection of timeless stories that highlight the powerful role of maternal figures in our society. Whether your mother influenced you positively or you thrived despite challenges, this show resonates deeply.I highly recommend “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast for its insightful, heartfelt and enriching content.Gina Kunadian"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In 2028/2019, in getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal stories of their relationship with their mother, for better or worse and what they learned from that maternal relationship. My guests and I Some of my guests include Nationally and Internationally recognized authors, Journalists, Columbia University Professors, Health Practitioners, Scientists, Artists, Attorneys, Baritone Singer, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Activists, Freighter Sea Captain, Film Production Manager, Professor of Writing Montclair State University, Attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Property Manager, Chefs, Self Help Advocates, therapists and so many more talented and insightful women and men.Jackie has worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. She has interviewed many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created the logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".Check out our website for more background information: https://www.jackietantillo.com/Or more demos of what's to come at https://soundcloud.com/jackie-tantilloFind audio versions of the podcast here: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/60j14qCcks4AP3JUrWrc2MLink to website and show notes: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Listen wherever you find podcastsApple PodcastsAmazon MusicGaanaIHeartRadio RadioDeezerSpotifyPandoraItunesFacebook:Should have listened to my motherJackie TantilloInstagram:Should have listened to my motherJackietantillo7LinkedIn:Jackie TantilloYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@ShouldHaveListenedToMyMotherShould have listened to my mother

Apple Computer Geek, Digital Nomad and co-host of Transporter Lock, Ken Gagne, drops in to chat about video game movie adaptations, Alexa Game Control and about his podcast journey through Polygamer. Plus, we google some interesting tidbits about the Sega Dreamcast game: Seaman. Find Ken on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kgagne Check out Transporter Lock: https://twitter.com/transporterlock Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian Intro music by Riki: https://twitter.com/DOG_NOISE Website: www.wkcooldown.com Twitter: @Kamijacegaming / @WkCooldown Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWeeklyCooldown/ Question? Comment? Concern? Want to tell me how great I am? Email me! - Kamijacegaming@gmail.com Humble Resident Evil Bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/resident-evil-decades-horror?partner=kamijacegaming --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wkcooldown/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wkcooldown/support

I missed ya'll. Almost didn't make it back thanks to yet another plague. We dive right into an ActBlizzy update now part of the Great Consolidation. Shout out to Ken Gagne of Polygamer podcast for a fun interview. Please check it out. https://www.polygamer.net/Check out segments: Listener Comments, Medicate MeditateDon't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE on your platform of choice!Do you have a question? A

My guest grew up in Chicopee, MA, a mill town, textiles/paper, with hard working moms and dads just trying to provide for their families. The  large immigrant community was trying to develop new skills while developing new ties with their new neighbors.  Ken's father's family was from Quebec, Canada and his mom's family immigrated from Scotland. There's quite a bit to this story that Ken shared with me and I'm  not going to reveal all of it other than saying it was at times very difficult to navigate.  When things are left better off not spoken about, that leaves lots of unanswered  questions.Ken was often made to feel that he was the special son, the baby of the family, the youngest boy. His 2 older sisters were always there to help out but Ken definitely got his fair share of attention. However, there were 2 other  brothers that Ken  tells us about in our interview.  It's heartbreaking, yet at times maybe one can understand why the decision was made so many years ago.One of the hardest challenges for Ken as a young boy, was that he "didn't want to be the cause of any more pain for my parents. I grew up trying to do all the right things. My parents were so forgiving." Yet there was always the underlying feeling that "he and his sisters were born to  fill the void left by his brothers."I thought that this was overwhelming and exhausting for a little boy but Ken "thinks that this gave him a real purpose in life. "I turned myself into a person who always did my best, not a perfectionist. Mom just wanted us to do our best."  Ken never cut a class, didn't drink till he was of legal age and never got into trouble because he hoped he was helping his parents.When Ken started working as a  producer for the NBA (National Basketball Association), he basically walked through those doors as a lucky, young  ambitious kid.  Twenty nine years passed and he walked out as a talented, resolute adult with so many questions to answer.  He was determined to write about his life and his family and it's all captured in "You're Gonna Miss Me Some Day."Robert and David were the answer to lots of those questions. He couldn't turn back time but he has them to thank for giving him clarity and peace.Hope you enjoy our conversation.BOOK TITILE:"You're Gonna Miss Me Someday"   https://www.amazon.com/Ken-Gagne/e/B099TRH83L%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share          

Ken is a podcaster teacher, freelance writer, digital nomad, and technical account manager at Automattic. Twitter: @kgagne WordPress Slack: KGagne Teams: Support, Community YouTube: https://www.gamebits.net/ Blog: https://roadbits.net/ Tumblr: https://kens.dog/ Freelance … Episode 3: Ken Gagne Read More » The post Episode 3: Ken Gagne appeared first on Christina Workman.

Panelists: Earl Evans (hosting), Ken Gagne, and Paul Hagstrom Topic: Bring on 2019 What plans are on the horizon for 2019? [Perhaps the same question as “What didn’t you manage to get to in 2018?”] There are some new products, new archives, any plans about things that are newly available as of 2019? Can we make it through this without making the New Year’s Resolution joke? No? Yeah, I didn’t really think so. Topic and feedback notes: Pods (WordPress plugin) Juiced.GS Gaming Patreon at PAX East 2018 (Polygamer podcast) Epic Apple II versus Commodore 64 Chess Match Chicken Lips Radio podcast Next Without For podcast Drop /// Inches podcast Transporter Lock - A Star Trek: Discovery podcast Strong Bad draws a diskette Accenture demos the "Pocket Supercomputer" Pocket Supercomputer video demo Video search makes phone a second pair of eyes (New Scientist) Puma is rereleasing its classic 1986 RS-Computer running shoe (The Verge) Puma Shoes for the Apple II (Apple II Bits blog) Apple II papercraft design Electronics is Fun Plipbox design and firmware C65 classroom computer prototype Retro Computing News: Apollo Guidance Computer Restoration (YouTube playlist) Restoring an Apollo Guidance Computer (Hackaday) Charles Mangin releases DROPBLOCKS and BLOCKCHAIN BLOCKCHAIN on Internet Archive Freeload/Ocean Loader tape speeder-upper-and-protector C74-6502, a 6502 in 7400 series logic chips Forum comments about C74-6502 project flashx20 for HX-20 Blurry photo of TRS-80 DVI in action Vintage Computer-related Commercial: Radio Shack TRS-80 Computer Commercial (1978) Retro Computing Gift Ideas: Robot Odyssey I: Escape from Robotropolis (Fred D’Ignazio) Hear also: Fred D’Ignazio interviewed on ANTIC Auction Picks: Earl: Commodore PET 4032 See also: Perspectives on PET Ken: Puma RS-Computer (2018) Snake Byte Paul: ALF’s Apple Music II demo record 3M Whisper Writer 1000 Memorex banner paper Commodore plus/4 and printer ZX-80s, ZX-81 Jingle Disk 1986 (Apple/PC) Jingle Disk 1985 (Apple/C64) See also: Jingle Disk video on YouTube Closing discussion notes: Blake Patterson’s helping of 8-bit holiday cheer Feedback/Discussion: @rcrpodcast on Twitter Vintage Computer Forum RCR Podcast on Facebook Throwback Network Throwback Network on Facebook Intro / Closing Song: Back to Oz by John X - link Show audio files hosted by CyberEars Listen/Download:

At Pax East 2018 I participated in a panel discussion on Patreon and some of the things I've learned using the crowd funding platform. Also on the panel were Tanya C. DePass from I Need Diverse Games, Ian Danskin from Innuendo Studios, and Ken Gagne host of Gamebits on YouTube and the Polygamer podcast. Links: I Need Diverse Games: https://ineeddiversegames.net/ Innuendo Studios: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrskimps/featured Gamebits: https://www.youtube.com/c/gamebitstv Polygamer: https://www.polygamer.net/

This month on Open Apple, we sit down with Ken Gagne and Andy Molloy of Juiced.GS, the longest running continuously published Apple II magazine (that you can still get in your mailbox to this day!). Juiced.GS is in its 23rd year, which has to be a record for magazines of almost any type. Ken and Andy […]

In this episode of Antic the Atari 8-bit podcast, we reminisce about Atari Party and KansasFest, we bemoan the fate of the Atari 1200XL, and talk about Nir Dary’s one-man traveling Atari show. Recurring Links Floppy Days Podcast AtariArchives.org AtariMagazines.com Kevin’s Book “Terrible Nerd” New Atari books scans at archive.org ANTIC feedback at AtariAge Atari interview discussion thread on AtariAge ANTIC Facebook Page AHCS What we’ve been up to Suburban Chicago Atarians (SCAT) - http://www.scatarians.org/ Compute’s Atari Collection Volume 2 Edladdin controllers - http://www.edladdin.com/ Paul Westphal at Eight Bit Fix - http://www.eightbitfix.com Excel Magazine - Robert Stuart - http://excel-retro-mag.co.uk KansasFest - https://www.kansasfest.org Apple II Crack Screens twitter bot - https://twitter.com/appleIIcracks [141 followers] Atari 800 Screenshots bot - http://twitter.com/atari800screens [49 followers] Mega Podcast “Chicken Missile” recorded, aired on Open Apple podcast Kaverns of Kfest download - https://github.com/savetz/Kaverns  Kaverns of Kfest play in browser - https://archive.org/details/Kaverns_of_Kfest_1.1 WUDSN IDE - http://www.wudsn.com Ken Gagne and Kevin’s presentation on how to do interviews All the kfest presentations Annual Atari Party in Davis, CA - http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/atariparty/2016/ Bill Interviewed by Ferg on 2600 Game by Game podcast (about Atari Party & more) News New Atari 5200 Podcast (David Protestari) - https://www.facebook.com/TheAtari5200Podcast/ Original “Superpodcast” archived over at Internet Archive 1632 Atari podcaST (Wade Ripkowski) - https://1632podcast.info ABBUC Software competition 2016 (AtariAge) , ABBUC Software Competition 2016 (ABBUC), ABBUC Hardware Competition 2016 “Easy to Learn, Hard to Master - The Fate of Atari” Jumpman Reverse Engineering Notes - http://www.playermissile.com/jumpman/ Level Editor in Omnivore - http://playermissile.com/omnivore Jumpman Level Design contest Deadline: Oct 22, 2016 (Portland Retro Gaming expo!) Video demoing how to use the level editor SIO2OSX now free - AtariMac on AtariAge New (alt) BIOS for Ultimate 1MB/Incognito - Flashjazzcat PRO(C) Atari magazine up to issue #10 - https://proc-atari.de/ What so-called “Atari” is up to New at Archive.org Joe Decuir Engineering Notebook 1978 On Parade - 1982 video games zine - https://archive.org/details/OnParade MPP Smart Terminal Source code - https://archive.org/details/MPPSmartTerminal Databar Magazine Atari Edition https://archive.org/details/StockAnalysisAtari https://archive.org/details/ValFORTHReferenceCard https://archive.org/details/ValFORTHDocumentation https://archive.org/details/MPP_Supra_pictures Of the Month (Atari 1064 Memory Module for the 600XL) 1064 Memory Module at Atari Museum  

We sat down with Ken Gagne and talked about so much! Chatted about sci-fi, pop culture, video games, journalism, multiple sclerosis, Apple 2, and much more? What more could you want? Well, it's probably in there! (CW: Small bit about the tragedy in Orlando at the beginning, if this isn't something that interests you, please skip to 2:15)

Ken Gagne joins NGP and shows off his extensive Apple II expertise.

"Tuvix" - Ken Gagne, gamer, youtuber, and polygamer, joins Scott to discuss VOY’s Tuvix (S2E24). Tuvok and Neelix: two great tastes that taste great together? Well.. at least Tuvix isn’t as annoying as Neelix. Topics discussed include the Apple II, inviting your parents onto your podcast (while you can), where you’d like to live in the Star Trek universe, and some Voyager episode. Next on Random Trek… something! Host Scott McNulty with Ken Gagne.

This week on the show with have special in studio guest, Ken Gagne. Ken is a writer, editor, and social media strategist on the subjects of IT, electronic entertainment, and human interest. Ken primarily writes for Computerworld about Apple, content management systems, and retrocomputing. Whenever possible, exploring writing, podcasting, and event management, personal interests in the Apple II, multiple sclerosis, and genre films and literature. I am sure we will be talking 8 bit gaming with Ken. There will be Weird News and Hot Topics too. www.kengagne.com http://www.gamebits.net/ https://www.polygamer.net/ https://www.youtube.com/user/gamebits

Ken and Aleen talk about diversity podcasting, gaming, and reading.

This month on Open Apple, we go deep on Lawless Legends with most of the team building it. We’ve managed to corner Seth Sternberger (of 8-bit Weapon fame), Martin Haye, and Brendan Robert (Dave Schmenk, we’re coming for you…) to grill them on this amazing effort. We also wish a fond farewell to co-host Ken Gagne, […]

Bonus episode this month. Interview with Apple II Enthusiast Ken Gagne about KFest, Open Apple Podcast, Juiced.GS and more.   Open Apple Podcast - http://www.open-apple.net/ KansasFest - http://www.kansasfest.org/ Juiced.GS - https://juiced.gs/  

Ken Gagne, producer of the popular Gamebits YouTube channel, talks about some of the many challenges faced by gaming content creators. Ken talks about monetizing content, keeping his audiences engaged, and his accidental rise to YouTube stardom. All that plus the week's news!

At the dawn of 2014, Open Apple engages in its annual tradition of reflecting on all that has transpired in the Apple II community in the past year. Ken Gagne moderates a panel of Mike Maginnis, Andy Molloy, Ivan Drucker, and David Schmenk to look at topics in news, emulation, hardware, software, conventions, and publications. […]

Mike Maginnis and Ken Gagne, the hosts of Open Apple, join forces with Carrington Vanston of 1 MHz and Kevin Savetz of ANTIC, for one massive retro computing roundtable at KansasFest 2013. We chat about the convention’s two surprise guests — Steve Wozniak and a working Apple-1 — and how both came to be there, […]

Didn't attend the Jumpstart Your Fundraising meeting on January 26? Not a problem! We recorded the best advice, inspiration, and success stories for how you can fundraise toward a cure for multiple sclerosis. In this audio recording, you'll hear from Michael Derick about why he does the walk and how to recruit for your team; Ken Gagne on how to expand your fundraising network; and Donn Hockman on how to host sustainable fundraising events. Stay tuned next week for more excerpts from this MS Challenge Walk brainstorming session!

Didn't attend the Jumpstart Your Fundraising meeting on January 26? Not a problem! We recorded the best advice, inspiration, and success stories for how you can fundraise toward a cure for multiple sclerosis. In this audio recording, you'll hear from Michael Derick about why he does the walk and how to recruit for your team; Ken Gagne on how to expand your fundraising network; and Donn Hockman on how to host sustainable fundraising events. Stay tuned next week for more excerpts from this MS Challenge Walk brainstorming session!

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with walkers and crew who participated in their first-ever MS Challenge Walk in 2012 about what brought them to the cause, how they trained for the undertaking, and their experiences on the trail. Those who spoke to Ken en route to the finish line include Rebecca Urquhart, Ashley Doyle, Trevor Fairbaugh, Rose Milefsky, Jodi Dwyer, Anne Marie Rogers, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Tigger, Sarah Matera, and Emily Flanders.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with walkers and crew who participated in their first-ever MS Challenge Walk in 2012 about what brought them to the cause, how they trained for the undertaking, and their experiences on the trail. Those who spoke to Ken en route to the finish line include Rebecca Urquhart, Ashley Doyle, Trevor Fairbaugh, Rose Milefsky, Jodi Dwyer, Anne Marie Rogers, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Tigger, Sarah Matera, and Emily Flanders.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Carolyn Rossi, captain of Walk With Wheels. When Carolyn was diagnosed with MS thirteen years ago, her friends wanted to do something to help. But how could she let them do something she wasn't willing to do herself? She signed up for MS Challenge Walk — and has been tackling it from her red wheelchair every year since. The only help she accepts is knowing her husband is on bicycle crew and her son Ethan is cheering her on; with that support, she tackles every hill herself, refusing to lie down on the job, determined to see a day when there is no more need for this event. This is the final episode of MS Challenge Talk. Thank you to all our guests and listeners for having been a part of this wonderful series of interviews!

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Carolyn Rossi, captain of Walk With Wheels. When Carolyn was diagnosed with MS thirteen years ago, her friends wanted to do something to help. But how could she let them do something she wasn't willing to do herself? She signed up for MS Challenge Walk — and has been tackling it from her red wheelchair every year since. The only help she accepts is knowing her husband is on bicycle crew and her son Ethan is cheering her on; with that support, she tackles every hill herself, refusing to lie down on the job, determined to see a day when there is no more need for this event. This is the final episode of MS Challenge Talk. Thank you to all our guests and listeners for having been a part of this wonderful series of interviews!

On July 18, 2007, David Szetela, founding editor of Nibble Magazine, delivered the keynote speech at KansasFest, an annual celebration of the Apple II. In this segment, he discusses the impact and legacy of John Sculley and Mike Harvey. Video by Ken Gagne. Recorded on 7/18/2007 by Ken Gagne and made available under a ,Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs […]

On July 18, 2007, David Szetela, founding editor of Nibble Magazine, delivered the keynote speech at KansasFest, an annual celebration of the Apple II. In this segment, he discusses the departmental politics at Apple Computer Inc. Recorded on 7/18/2007 by Ken Gagne and made available under a ,Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) Creative Commons […]

Bite the Bag is a party game that is also a KansasFest tradition. Long absent from our convention, Geoff Weiss gave this game its Rockhurst debut when he put it on the KansasFest 2010 schedule. Many dared and many fell in this battle of balance. Recorded on 7/21/2010 by Ken Gagne and made available under […]

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Sara Bromley, captain of Sara's Steele. Sara participated in her first MS Challenge Walk in 2011. Despite being an employee of the National MS Society's Connecticut chapter, she tackled the event with the same training and fundraising requirements as any walker. In this interview, hear her speak from the three perspectives of a patient with MS, a walker, and an NMSS employee.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Sara Bromley, captain of Sara's Steele. Sara participated in her first MS Challenge Walk in 2011. Despite being an employee of the National MS Society's Connecticut chapter, she tackled the event with the same training and fundraising requirements as any walker. In this interview, hear her speak from the three perspectives of a patient with MS, a walker, and an NMSS employee.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Debra Flanagan of Jerry's Jems. Deb walks every year in honor of her father, who has lived with MS since before Deb can remember. In this interview, she talks about what is "normal" for a family with MS, what she gets from her NMSS family and on Facebook that she can't find anywhere else, and why Jerry's Jems doesn't feel competitive with other teams — because we're all on the same team: "The ultimate goal is getting rid of MS. Getting a cure. Getting it gone — donezo — complete — put with the dinosaurs — seeya later." Also this week, hear from Brenda Barbour, the NMSS Greater New England Chapter's Associate Vice President of Volunteer Development, in an excerpt from last week's crew meeting as she prepares her volunteers for an amazing event.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Debra Flanagan of Jerry's Jems. Deb walks every year in honor of her father, who has lived with MS since before Deb can remember. In this interview, she talks about what is "normal" for a family with MS, what she gets from her NMSS family and on Facebook that she can't find anywhere else, and why Jerry's Jems doesn't feel competitive with other teams — because we're all on the same team: "The ultimate goal is getting rid of MS. Getting a cure. Getting it gone — donezo — complete — put with the dinosaurs — seeya later." Also this week, hear from Brenda Barbour, the NMSS Greater New England Chapter's Associate Vice President of Volunteer Development, in an excerpt from last week's crew meeting as she prepares her volunteers for an amazing event.

The Apple II was a fantastic gaming machine. You may not have daily access to this vintage hardware, but many of its best entertainment titles have been remade for the Macintosh. Ken Gagne revisits classics like Arkanoid, Ultima, and Dark Castle in this session that showcases the best of new and old. Find links to […]

Thanks to the Internet and social media, cultural artifacts can be disseminated in a distributed fashion faster than ever before. When something attains phenomenon status via viral means, it becomes a meme. But, just like a real virus, memes can quickly die off. What’s everyone talking about today that will be gone tomorrow? Ken Gagne […]

HackFest is an annual programming competition in which KansasFest attendees are challenged to write the coolest program possible for the Apple II while at KansasFest. Contestants Peter Neubauer, Martin Haye, Scott Miller, and Jeff Blakeney present their entries before Ivan Drucker announces the winners, as determined by Drucker, Ken Gagne, and Sean Fahey. Recorded on […]

Martin Haye’s Super-Mon is a set of fancy extensions to the Apple II system monitor. This fairly technical session follows the creation of a small but interesting assembly language program that demonstrates the concepts and capabilities of Super-Mon. Recorded on 7/23/2010 by Ken Gagne and made available under a ,Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) […]

This month on Open Apple, Ken Gagne speaks with Wayne Arthurton, who recently attended his first KansasFest since 2004, and Paul Hagstrom and Jeremy Rand, both first-time attendees at the world’s premier annual Apple II convention. In this panel-format discussion, the four veterans discuss their personal highlights from the show, what motivated them to attend, […]

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Judy Lecesse of Cocktails for a Cure. Having previously served on the crew as a member of the "lunch bunch", Judy is making MS Challenge Walk 2012 the first time she'll join her team's walkers in strolling 50 miles across Cape Cod. How does she go from no required fundraising to $1,500 minimum? By selling jewelry! Listen to her sales pitch and the interactions she has with her family-based team in this interview. Also check out the travel & information guide for details about the walk weekend and its logistics!

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Judy Lecesse of Cocktails for a Cure. Having previously served on the crew as a member of the "lunch bunch", Judy is making MS Challenge Walk 2012 the first time she'll join her team's walkers in strolling 50 miles across Cape Cod. How does she go from no required fundraising to $1,500 minimum? By selling jewelry! Listen to her sales pitch and the interactions she has with her family-based team in this interview. Also check out the travel & information guide for details about the walk weekend and its logistics!

Mike Maginnis provides an overview of the Apple III and a look at all those nasty rumors about its allegedly poor design and engineering. Download the slides at http://kansasfest.org/downloads/ and read clarifications from the presenter at http://wp.me/pJsxq-43 Recorded on 7/22/2010 by Ken Gagne and made available under a ,Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0) Creative […]

Creator of the popular ‘FishNDA’, Ryan Suenaga proves that he doesn’t suck by delivering this precorded video to KansasFest 2010, in which he announces the development of a send-only email NDA for the Apple IIGS, codenamed Melissa and officially named Emily II. This video was Ryan’s last KansasFest appearance. Recorded on 7/24/2010 by Ken Gagne.

Ever want to use your Apple II as a terminal for your Macintosh? Stavros Karatsoridis demonstrates what cables, adapters, and software are needed to connect your Apple II to the Terminal application in Mac OS X. Includes an ADTPro tutorial. Recorded on 7/23/2010 by Ken Gagne and made available under a ,Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC […]

Steve Weyhrich, curator of the Apple II History Web site, unveiled at KansasFest 2010 the redesign of his site to use WordPress. Presented remotely, this presentation was captured via a combination of screencast and external microphone. Find the history site at http://apple2history.org Recorded on 7/24/2010 by Ken Gagne and made available under a ,Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 […]

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Jodi Dwyer, captain of The Bean Team. When Jodi was diagnosed with MS just a few years ago, she immediately became an activist, walking the one-day Boston walk and becoming a crew captain at the MS Challenge Walk, where she organized events under the Big Top Tent. This year will mark her first as a walker. In this interview, Jodi discusses why she wasted no time in becoming involved in the NMSS, and how she and her team are transitioning from six miles to fifty. Remember to submit your mandatory online housing form, which is due today!

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Jodi Dwyer, captain of The Bean Team. When Jodi was diagnosed with MS just a few years ago, she immediately became an activist, walking the one-day Boston walk and becoming a crew captain at the MS Challenge Walk, where she organized events under the Big Top Tent. This year will mark her first as a walker. In this interview, Jodi discusses why she wasted no time in becoming involved in the NMSS, and how she and her team are transitioning from six miles to fifty. Remember to submit your mandatory online housing form, which is due today!

Keeping those disks a-spinnin’: How to make your 5.25″ and 3.5″ disk drives work like they never have before, and then some. Tony Diaz demonstrates how to disassemble and reassemble like a pro. Recorded on 7/24/2010 by Ken Gagne and made available under a ,Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) Creative Commons license.

For your amusement, Ken Gagne entertains with some of the latest Internet memes, demonstrating and tying together variations on three different cat themes: Keyboard Cat, Nyan Cat, and Debbie from eHarmony. Guaranteed to bring out the laughs. Recorded on 7/23/2011 by Ken Gagne and made available under a ,Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0) Creative […]

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Kim Tynan, captain of Gordon's Team, and her husband Tim. When Kim's brother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the family rallied by signing up for the first MS Challenge Walk in 2002. The intervening decade has seen the team and family grow in ways they never expected, with the spirit of the event becoming a part of their lives throughout the year. Learn why the Tynans look forward to being a part of the MS Challenge Walk family every September in this interview.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Kim Tynan, captain of Gordon's Team, and her husband Tim. When Kim's brother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the family rallied by signing up for the first MS Challenge Walk in 2002. The intervening decade has seen the team and family grow in ways they never expected, with the spirit of the event becoming a part of their lives throughout the year. Learn why the Tynans look forward to being a part of the MS Challenge Walk family every September in this interview.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with John Keefe, known to many as "The General". With his military garb and drill sergeant-like demeanor, The General (or sometimes "Sarge") has been rallying the troops of MS Challenge Walk for more than a decade. In this interview, John commends walkers for not resting on the sidelines and instead doing something to find a cure for his bride's MS, and reflects on the heroes who have inspired him along the trail and the unique challenges that caretakers experience.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with John Keefe, known to many as "The General". With his military garb and drill sergeant-like demeanor, The General (or sometimes "Sarge") has been rallying the troops of MS Challenge Walk for more than a decade. In this interview, John commends walkers for not resting on the sidelines and instead doing something to find a cure for his bride's MS, and reflects on the heroes who have inspired him along the trail and the unique challenges that caretakers experience.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Jenny McKenzie, captain of Team Hot Pack. This team of physical therapists made a colorful debut at MS Challenge Walk 2011, vibrantly strolling across the Cape with their hot pink sweat socks and shirts that screamed, "FEEL THE BURN!" Now in their second year, the Hot Pack will again be making the trek from upstate New York to participate in MS Challenge Walk. Listen to where they find their sense of community while residing outside the scope of the NMSS's Greater New England Chapter, and learn about their ... unorthodox fundraising events.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Jenny McKenzie, captain of Team Hot Pack. This team of physical therapists made a colorful debut at MS Challenge Walk 2011, vibrantly strolling across the Cape with their hot pink sweat socks and shirts that screamed, "FEEL THE BURN!" Now in their second year, the Hot Pack will again be making the trek from upstate New York to participate in MS Challenge Walk. Listen to where they find their sense of community while residing outside the scope of the NMSS's Greater New England Chapter, and learn about their ... unorthodox fundraising events.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with MaryAnn Rollings, otherwise known as "The Flag Lady". Every year, MaryAnn walks 50 miles, accompanied by a walking stick adorned with a growing number of bandannas. And each year, MaryAnn adds to the bandannas another name of someone who inspires her to complete MS Challenge Walk. Listen to her tell the story of how she came to the event and the heroes she's met along the way.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with MaryAnn Rollings, otherwise known as "The Flag Lady". Every year, MaryAnn walks 50 miles, accompanied by a walking stick adorned with a growing number of bandannas. And each year, MaryAnn adds to the bandannas another name of someone who inspires her to complete MS Challenge Walk. Listen to her tell the story of how she came to the event and the heroes she's met along the way.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Wendy Smith, captain of team Walk With Wendy. With the support of her husband and son and many friends, Wendy has both walked and crewed MS Challenge Walk. In this interview, she discusses the challenges of tackling 50 miles with MS and the joys of having a community and family supporting her.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Wendy Smith, captain of team Walk With Wendy. With the support of her husband and son and many friends, Wendy has both walked and crewed MS Challenge Walk. In this interview, she discusses the challenges of tackling 50 miles with MS and the joys of having a community and family supporting her.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Kathy Hannon and John Steinmann: siblings, former members of the Scrap Dogs, and now co-captains of Team Sole Train. These two energetic walkers have mastered the art of working with their community, collaborating with local businesses to run creative and mutually beneficial fundraisers. Listen as they share their tips and tricks for meeting and exceeding their goals.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Kathy Hannon and John Steinmann: siblings, former members of the Scrap Dogs, and now co-captains of Team Sole Train. These two energetic walkers have mastered the art of working with their community, collaborating with local businesses to run creative and mutually beneficial fundraisers. Listen as they share their tips and tricks for meeting and exceeding their goals.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Heather Hancock. Hancock first participated in MS Challenge Walk in 2003 in honor of her grandmother. A year later, Heather received her own diagnosis of MS. Her work as a physical therapist has given her a unique perspective on the trials of MS, yet she's never let it stop her from captaining team All Smiles for 50 Miles as she and her friends together walk the Cape Cod Rail Trail to defeat MS. Heather is a published author, having written "Choosing Life: One PT tells her own story of living with multiple sclerosis" for ADVANCE for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine journal, as well as several blog posts about MS Challenge Walk. Also in this episode: advice from steering committee co-chair Jack Enright, given to attendees at the Jumpstart your Fundraising brainstorming session on May 19, about how to conduct a letter-writing campaign. And be sure to check out the Training and Fundraising Guide to find a training schedule that works for you.

Over the past few years, there have been developments which allow greater support of disk images on the IIgs. Geoff Weiss demonstrates the latest technology with such products as MountIt by Brutal Deluxe and the SmartportVHD by Cédric Peltier. Recorded on July 21, 2011, by Ken Gagne and made available under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported […]

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Heather Hancock. Hancock first participated in MS Challenge Walk in 2003 in honor of her grandmother. A year later, Heather received her own diagnosis of MS. Her work as a physical therapist has given her a unique perspective on the trials of MS, yet she's never let it stop her from captaining team All Smiles for 50 Miles as she and her friends together walk the Cape Cod Rail Trail to defeat MS. Heather is a published author, having written "Choosing Life: One PT tells her own story of living with multiple sclerosis" for ADVANCE for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine journal, as well as several blog posts about MS Challenge Walk. Also in this episode: advice from steering committee co-chair Jack Enright, given to attendees at the Jumpstart your Fundraising brainstorming session on May 19, about how to conduct a letter-writing campaign. And be sure to check out the Training and Fundraising Guide to find a training schedule that works for you.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with crew person Marianne Dilworth. It took Marianne a few years to "come out" with her diagnosis of MS, but since she did, she has relentlessly supported any and all National MS Society events. "Pocahontas" can be found cheering, blasting music, and handing out hugs and kisses to walkers, bicyclists, motorists, and anyone else who needs support anywhere else on the route. In this podcast, you'll learn her reason for such passionate dedication — and her cause will become your cause, too.

Bite the Bag is a party game that is also a KansasFest tradition. For the second year in a row, Geoff Weiss hosted this event at Rockhurst University for KFest 2011 attendees. Many dared and many fell in this battle of balance. Recorded July 20, 2011, by Ken Gagne and made available under an Attribution-NonCommercial […]

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with crew person Marianne Dilworth. It took Marianne a few years to "come out" with her diagnosis of MS, but since she did, she has relentlessly supported any and all National MS Society events. "Pocahontas" can be found cheering, blasting music, and handing out hugs and kisses to walkers, bicyclists, motorists, and anyone else who needs support anywhere else on the route. In this podcast, you'll learn her reason for such passionate dedication — and her cause will become your cause, too.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Johanna Hising DiFabio. After being diagnosed with MS, Johanna fought back by signing up for Boston Walk MS. Having walked those three miles, she and her team decided to "kick it up a notch" and tackle MS Challenge Walk. With the minimum fundraising going from $25 to $1,500, Johanna learned to be persistent with her efforts, sharing her personal story and asking for support not just once but many times. Resources that Johanna recommends include the IcyHot Naturals rub, as well as the Boundless Fundraising application for Facebook. To install, go to your Participant Center and click the "Fundraise with Facebook" button. And while you're on Facebook, please help answer this first-year walker's questions about proper training and gear!

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Johanna Hising DiFabio. After being diagnosed with MS, Johanna fought back by signing up for Boston Walk MS. Having walked those three miles, she and her team decided to "kick it up a notch" and tackle MS Challenge Walk. With the minimum fundraising going from $25 to $1,500, Johanna learned to be persistent with her efforts, sharing her personal story and asking for support not just once but many times. Resources that Johanna recommends include the IcyHot Naturals rub, as well as the Boundless Fundraising application for Facebook. To install, go to your Participant Center and click the "Fundraise with Facebook" button. And while you're on Facebook, please help answer this first-year walker's questions about proper training and gear!

Rob Walch of the Today in iOS podcast joins us for a look at tips, tricks, and the latest in Apple’s iOS and related hardware in 2011. Recorded July 20, 2011, by Ken Gagne and made available under a Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) Creative Commons license.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Todd Krohne of team Krohne's Buzzards. Todd's involvement with MS Challenge Walk began shortly after he was diagnosed with MS. He then moved from participant to organizer as Director of Development for the Greater New England Chapter of the National MS Society, after years of which he is now again a walker. In this interview, Todd reflects on the changes to the walk and his relationship to it over the years, and the importance the event and its walkers play in the larger mission of the National MS Society.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Todd Krohne of team Krohne's Buzzards. Todd's involvement with MS Challenge Walk began shortly after he was diagnosed with MS. He then moved from participant to organizer as Director of Development for the Greater New England Chapter of the National MS Society, after years of which he is now again a walker. In this interview, Todd reflects on the changes to the walk and his relationship to it over the years, and the importance the event and its walkers play in the larger mission of the National MS Society.

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. In this inaugural episode, host Ken Gagne interviews Susan Cohn-Child, captain of team Lemon Aid. Susan was diagnosed with MS when she was 30 years old and has been using MS Challenge Walk as a way to fight back since the event's launch in 2002. From her son running a lemonade stand to her her husband donating his photography skills, Susan has rallied her family and her community around this personal cause. As a member of the event's steering committee, she has been outspoken about MS whenever given the opportunity. This show tells Susan's story, speaks briefly with the MS Challenge Walk coordinator about what's new with the event, and looks at upcoming fundraising and training events. Use the player below, or find the show in iTunes!

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. In this inaugural episode, host Ken Gagne interviews Susan Cohn-Child, captain of team Lemon Aid. Susan was diagnosed with MS when she was 30 years old and has been using MS Challenge Walk as a way to fight back since the event's launch in 2002. From her son running a lemonade stand to her her husband donating his photography skills, Susan has rallied her family and her community around this personal cause. As a member of the event's steering committee, she has been outspoken about MS whenever given the opportunity. This show tells Susan's story, speaks briefly with the MS Challenge Walk coordinator about what's new with the event, and looks at upcoming fundraising and training events. Use the player below, or find the show in iTunes!

Eric Shepherd of SheppyWare debuts and demonstrates v2.3 of Sweet16, the premiere Apple IIgs emulator for Mac OS X. Download Sweet16 from http://www.sheppyware.net/software-mac/sweet16/ Recorded on July 21, 2011, by Ken Gagne and made available under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) Creative Commons license.

A tour of a scale model of an Apple II Plus, built in the game Minecraft, by Steve Weyhrich. Find the videos used in this presentation on YouTube. Recorded July 21, 2011, by Ken Gagne and made available under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) Creative Commons license.

The growth of the personal computer made computer-controlled robots popular and accessible to hobbyists. "Turtles" are a style of small, mobile robot resembling cybernetic animals. Join Peter Neubauer at KansasFest 2011 for a photo tour and comparison of several turtle robots contemporary with the Apple II. Recorded July 22, 2011, by Ken Gagne and made […]

Recovered CompuServe addict and proprietor of the Open-Apple.net podcast, Ken Gagne, joins us for a chat about game music, DLC ethics, the Apple II, and Trine 2.

Recovered CompuServe addict and proprietor of the Open-Apple.net podcast, Ken Gagne, joins us for a chat about game music, DLC ethics, the Apple II, and Trine 2.

In this episode of Open Megahertz, KansasFest attendees Mike Maginnis, Ken Gagne, and Carrington Vanston join forces to reflect on the world’s greatest Apple II convention, as well as review a classic edutainment title. Links Felicia Day’s guide to surviving cons Vince Briel’s A2MP3 card Rich Dreher’s CFFA3000 card Robert MacNaughton Guest voiceovers by Melissa […]

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Open Apple, the Apple II community’s first co-hosted podcast. In this show, hosts Mike Maginnis and Ken Gagne reflect on their Apple II history before welcoming guest Andy Molloy. Segments include “II News”, a roundup of the latest events in the Apple II community, such as a CompactFlash adapter […]

Press Enter to exit...Welcome to Show #124!  This episode's topic: KansasFest 2009 Special Report! In this installment of Retrobits, Ken Gagne, Editor-In-Chief of Juiced.GS and longtime KansasFest attendee joins us from KansasFest 2009, an annual Apple II convention event.For more information on KansasFest, head over to www.kansasfest.org!Check out Sheppyware, home of much Apple goodness, including the Sweet16 Apple IIGS emulator...A Twitter client for the Apple IIGS?  And more, at ryansapplesoftware.com!And for all things Apple II, browse to A2Central!Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to retrobits@gmail.com. For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page! Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan. Thanks for listening! - Earl This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 License.