Best Rockhurst Podcasts (2026)

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Inside Rockhurst: Finals, Newsies, And The Jesuit Edge 26:59

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A projected gap became a real fight, and everyone in the stands felt it. Jack Messick and Declan Griggs walk us through Rockhurst’s state meet story—how dominant diving from the favorites put them down early, how steady points from the board kept it close, and how a surge in the pool made second place feel like a statement. We talk about the 500 fr…

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Coding, Community, And A Comeback 30:17

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A senior’s year can feel like a sprint, but Jeremy Smith shows how to turn it into a purposeful stride. We meet a student who mixes AV production, revived music culture, and serious computer science chops—and somehow finds time to serve Kansas City by narrowing the digital divide. His story moves from the soundboard to the code editor to the servic…

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Running Toward More At Rockhurst 27:46

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A single early loss lit the fuse. From that moment, Jack McGovern—a Rockhurst sophomore balancing student government, chamber choir, and a love for photography—built a season that leapt from local promise to national proof: a Missouri soil record, a 12-second state championship, fourth at Nike Cross Regionals, and 10th at Nike Cross Nationals. We d…

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Two Seniors: Our Last First Semester Reflections 22:43

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The mics are hot and the pace is real: We sit down with our SGA president and senior class president to unpack a semester that never touched the brakes. From a raucous district championship turnout to a weekly video series that became appointment viewing, they share how school spirit turned into a campus movement—and why that energy matters when yo…

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Thanksgiving Gratitude From The Rock 10:44

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Gratitude changes how a community breathes. On Thanksgiving, Steve Redmond, our Director of Admissions and Marketing, steps behind the mic to offer a heartfelt thank-you to the people who make Rockhurst High School’s mission real—faculty, staff, parents, and alumni. This special message trades the usual format for a reflective pause: a look back on…

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Inside Rockhurst: How Jesuit Education Forms Men With Purpose 34:48

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What if the best measure of a school isn’t just where graduates go, but who they become? We sit down with President David Laughlin to unpack how Rockhurst High School forms young men who work hard, love well, and aim their gifts toward something bigger than themselves. Across four decades in Catholic education, David maps the Jesuit DNA that powers…

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Home That Never Leaves You 39:33

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A school’s true test isn’t just grades or trophies—it’s whether the people it forms keep coming back to lift the next class. That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with executive leader and alum parent, Diane Marty, who shares how Rockhurst strengthens access, care, and real-world learning while holding tight to its Jesuit mission. From meeting 1…

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From Class Of ’67 To Freshman Mentors: How Alumni Keep Rockhurst’s Mission Alive 37:54

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A small choice can define a lifetime: Jim Kopp and John Oades, two friends from the Class of ’67 sit down with us to share how Rockhurst formed their faith, sharpened their character, and gave them a brotherhood that still shows up—at service sites, retreats, tailgates, and alumni events. They talk about arriving as kids, becoming men for others, a…

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A Legacy of Giving: Why Parent Involvement Shapes Young Men 33:39

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What if a few hours of your time could unlock a scholarship, spark a student’s purpose, and strengthen a community for years? We invited two Parents Club leaders, Lyndy Volker and Julie Walker Browne, to share how Rockhurst’s culture of service comes alive through everyday actions—greeting at the hospitality desk, baking for faculty, making auction…

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Inside Rockhurst: Community, Faith, and the Engine of Giving 38:44

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Doors open wider when a community decides they should—and that belief is on full display at Rockhurst. We sit down with Director of Engagement Moira Healy and Director of Community Engagement (and alumnus) Martin Radosevic Jr. to explore how parents, students, alumni, and staff turn Jesuit ideals into everyday action. From team Masses and days of r…

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Barbecue, Bible, and Brotherhoood: Yes, That’s A Class 27:44

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A humming activity period sets the scene as we sit down with three alumni who chose to come back to Rockhurst High School and teach theology. What unfolds is a grounded, energizing look at how faith formation actually works in a Jesuit college prep: mentors who shaped their vocation, a curriculum that moves from Scripture to social justice and voca…

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Seeing God in All Things: Adult Formation at The Rock 31:51

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By Steve Redmond & Beth VanDyke

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Beyond the Classroom: Where Faith Meets Action 38:45

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Alan Ratermann's journey from Alumni Service Corps volunteer to Director of Ignatian Service at Rockhurst High School embodies the school's mission of forming men for others. In this revealing conversation, Alan takes us behind the scenes of a comprehensive service program that transforms young men through meaningful encounters with community needs…

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Anchored in Rock: How Student-Led Retreats Shape Brotherhood 35:52

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What does it take to transform awkward freshmen into confident, faith-filled leaders? At Rockhurst High School, the journey begins with the Freshman Retreat—but this experience impacts far more than just the new students. Senior co-chairs Joe Pitzl and Andrew Hayes reveal how their own freshman retreat experiences inspired them to lead the program …

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The Spiritual Foundation of Brotherhood 42:40

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What makes a truly good leader in today's world? Is it enough to be powerful, or must power be guided by something greater? In this profound conversation with Father Stephen Kramer, Rockhurst High School's new principal, we explore the heart of Jesuit education and its focus on forming "men for others." Father Kramer brings a unique perspective sha…

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Forging Futures: The Camino Ignaciano Project 40:48

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Have you ever wondered what truly sets exceptional students apart in today's competitive world? It's not just grades or test scores—it's the ability to articulate who they are and what they stand for. In this eye-opening episode of Rock Talk, we dive deep into Rockhurst High School's revolutionary Camino Ignaciano Project with Director of Experient…

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Brotherhood Begins: Welcoming Freshmen to Rockhurst High 37:01

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Step inside the thoughtful, intentional process of welcoming freshmen to Rockhurst High School through this revealing conversation with Chris Bosco, Assistant Principal for Student Life. Discover how this Jesuit college preparatory school has carefully crafted a freshman transition experience that begins months before the first day of school and co…

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Student Government: Energizing Rockhurst High School 26:38

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In this episode, we welcome Student Government President Brendan Ortbals and Senior Class President Jack McShane for a conversation about the unique brotherhood that defines Rockhurst High School. They share insights on the traditions, values, and connections that shape the student body, and reflect on how the Freshman Experience sets the tone for …

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Welcome to Rock Talk! 19:29

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Discover the heart and soul of Rockhurst High School through our brand-new podcast, Rock Talk! In this premiere episode, meet your hosts Beth Van Dyke and Steve Redmond from the Admissions and Marketing team as they share their personal connections to "The Rock" and set the stage for what promises to be an enlightening journey into Jesuit education…

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From Classmates to Workplace Colleagues - An MSBIA Success Story 42:28

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Paul Kauffman and Julian Furrow met in Rockhurst's MS-BIA program. A budding friendship led to eventually become co-workers at Imperial PFS. On this podcast episode Paul and Julian tell the story of how they transitioned into analytics careers and give insights on how to data science well.By Rockhurst University

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Fanalytics at FanThreeSixty 35:07

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FanThreeSixty's Caleb Overman and Emily Dale describe how data science is benefitting the fan experience for sports teams and venues across the world. Professor Xuan Pham joins.FanThreeSixty is a Kansas City-based fan analytics ("fanalytics") company dedicated to helping sports teams and venues better engage with their fans.…

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Imagine Yourself in Carpi, italy 31:28

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Janelle Dempsey has gone on multiple study abroad trips and has the language chops to match. If you're not convinced that study abroad is for you, Janelle will convince you. Janelle is an undergraduate student in the School of Education at Rockhurst University. She is joined on this episode by Hilary Logan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education.…

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You've Heard Of DACA, But What Is TPS? 26:24

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Iliana Guardado is a shoe-in for medical school, says her former adviser Annie Lee, but things will not be so simple, unfortunately. Iliana was born in El Salvador, and came to the United States with her family under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Learn about TPS and how Iliana is doing everything she can to care for others and make an impact in…

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Reflection and Discernment: Where to for the Helzberg School of Management 31:40

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Cheryl McConnell and Myles Gartland close out season 1 of Analyze This, discussing where the Helzberg School of Management has been and where it's going.By Rockhurst University

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Don't Let Movies Make You Into a Misogynist 24:45

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Erin Backhaus and Allison Vermiglio have discovered a common trope in the films we love that is tacitly affirming male hegemony. As a part of the Deans' Undergraduate Research Fellowship, this summer they will be preparing a video essay to call attention to this trope and encourage viewers to more critically consume.Music provided by Night Owl.…

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Harlen Hays Wants to Use Analytics to Eliminate the Social Determinants of Health 37:16

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Cerner's Harlen Hays is using machine learning to decrease the social determinants of health. He says that if we band together to securely share healthcare data, we could see drastic improvements in population health in the coming years.By Rockhurst University

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Are Essential Oils Hurting or Helping Humans? 29:47

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Rockhurst students Anna Galligos and Mac Dumsky may not be heading to breezy shores for their summer vacations, but they are pursuing their passions and doing some fascinating research. Hear how they are looking into some unexpected consequences of essential oils and the possibility of organ regeneration. Music provided by Night Owl.…

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Why Having a Combined Department of Theology and Religious Studies is as Jesuit-y as it Gets 37:32

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Dr. Craig Prentiss and Dr. Maureen Walsh discuss what it means to be faculty in a department of Theology and Religious Studies. They discuss their research and how their work fits into a Jesuit education. Music provided by Night Owl.By Rockhurst University

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David Szetela on John Sculley and Mike Harvey 1:53

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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 by KansasFest, Inc., under an Attributi…

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David Szetela on the Apple II 3:05

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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 by KansasFest, Inc., under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs …

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KansasFest 2009 Keynote with Jason Scott 46:34

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Jason Scott — digital archivist, proprietor of textfiles.com, and producer of the BBS and Get Lamp documentaries — delivered this keynote speech at KansasFest 2009 on July 21. This 20th annual Apple II convention was attended by retrocomputing enthusiasts from across North America, celebrating their favorite creation of Steve Wozniak. Recorded on 7…

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Off-platform Apple II development 58:10

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In this session, Dagen Brock deals with using modern development tools and languages to create code and assets for use in Apple II software, including definitions and comparisons of off-platform and cross-platform development; creating build pipelines; using modern tools to create audio and visual assets; and tying it all together, as well as conje…

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Bite the Bag 2010 1:18:13

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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 by KansasFest, Inc., under an Attribution-NonComme…

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You’re happy if you GNO it 1:35:37

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GNO/ME is an open source UNIX-like extension for the Apple IIgs. Version 2.0.6 was released in 1999 (presented at KFest for the very first time in 2020) and has been often described as a central component to what would be included if GS/OS would have advanced. Topics covered by Geoff Weiss include how it compares with modern UNIX operating systems …

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Introducing NuInput: A superior INPUT 27:55

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If you’ve programmed in Applesoft, then you know that its INPUT command is not very capable. But now you don’t need it! NuInput, by Ivan Drucker, is a powerful and flexible replacement for INPUT which makes it easy for any Applesoft programmer to specify maximum entry length and permitted keys, automatically convert lowercase, refuse blank entry, p…

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Introducing Slammer: A New Way of Using Machine Language from Applesoft 48:28

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Wouldn’t it be great if you could put whatever machine language you wanted into a standard Applesoft program with practically no performance, dependency, or stability issues? With Ivan Drucker’s Slammer, you can! Slammer is a new method for installing and executing machine language routines, at machine language speed, using 100% legal Applesoft. Th…

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Apple’s Growing Divide Between Users and Programmers 55:16

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The incredibly open nature of the Apple II for development, down to the inclusion of schematics in every box, encouraged a generation of users who were also programmers. By contrast, today we have the walled garden of iPhone OS, where Apple judges all. Between these polar positions is the Macintosh. How have Apple – and Apple users – evolved over t…

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KansasFest 1995 2:03:33

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This montage of highlights from KansasFest 1995 is a tour de force of one of the earliest conventions to celebrate the Apple II personal computer. Features include the keynote address by Roger Wagner; the party game Bite the Bag; the roast of Steve Disbrow; sessions by Tony Diaz and Mike Westerfield; and a cavalcade of cameos by Margaret Anderson, …

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Classic Gaming Inspirations, Part Deux 48:00

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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 the games and YouTube videos shown…

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Know Your Meme 19:40

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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 demonstrates …

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HackFest 2010 40:40

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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…

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NakedOS 32:29

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Martin Haye’s NakedOS is a new Disk II operating system for the entire Apple II line of computers. In this session, its creator covers the project’s rationale, design goals, API, disk format, Super-Mon integration and finally a few decision points and caveats for programmers considering NakedOS for their projects. Find it online at bitbucket.org/ma…

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Super-Mon 32:53

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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 by KansasFest, Inc., under an Attribution 3.0…

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73H 0r3g0n 7r41L Game Mod 34:06

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Through custom coding and modification, Melissa Barron has modified the classic Oregon Trail to use in-game text that’s a blend of l337, chatspeak, and LOLcats syntax. Learn about the process of hacking this game and see it in action on an Apple IIc. Learn more at http://melissabarron.net/ or see her similar presentation at Notacon 7 at http://nota…

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Magic with Macrosoft 50:06

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Once upon a time, only advanced programmers could achieve machine language speed. Learn how to use Macrosoft, a programming language from the same folks who brought us Nibble Magazine, to write Applesoft-like programs that achieve machine language speed, in this introduction to obtaining, using, and setting up Macrosoft and the companion Assembler.…

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Apple III: A Closer Look 39:18

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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 https://www.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 by KansasFest, Inc., under an…

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iPhone 4.0 and iPad 1:05:19

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In April, Apple released the iPad, a tablet computer compatible with the iPhone’s App Store. In June, the iPhone and iPod Touch received the iOS 4 firmware upgrade. Rob Walch of the Today in iOS (formerly Today in iPhone) podcast, brings us both these devices with tips, tricks, and critiques of Apple’s new mobile hardware and software. The slides R…

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Suck free from a distance 14:14

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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. Th…

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How to Use Your Apple II as a Dumb Terminal for Mac OS X 48:16

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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 by KansasFest, Inc., under an Attribution-NonCommercial…

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Apple II History redesign unveiling

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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 by Kansas…