Topic: Apple Ii

The hosts discuss the nature of "plugs" in the value-for-value model, comparing it to the Howard Stern Show. They mention various products sent by producers, including Manuka honey and coffee. Dvorak shares anecdotes from his time at PC Magazine, including receiving an Apple II that Apple eventually asked for back and a Sun Voyager prototype that "blew up."

A segment dedicated to acknowledging high-tier "Executive Producer" donations. One producer, Sir 8-Bit Ben, triggers a nostalgic discussion about early home computers, including the Commodore VIC-20 and the Sinclair ZX80. Adam Curry recounts building an acoustic modem for his VIC-20 in the early 1980s.

A donor promotes "Metal Spirits," a new vodka and whiskey brand. The hosts discuss the release of the RODECaster Pro II, criticizing tech manufacturers for sending free units to "dipshit YouTubers" while ignoring established podcasters. The lack of honesty in tech journalism, specifically regarding Apple and Leo Laporte, is critiqued.