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Designed in California

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Expertly-told stories about the 50-year history of Apple and the world it created, from Jason Snell and Myke Hurley. We cover the entire range of the last half-century, from Apple's earliest days in a garage, to the rise of the Mac, to the return of Steve Jobs and the creation of some of Apple's most iconic products. Apple's history is also our shared tech history, and these are all stories worth telling. Hosted by Jason Snell and Myke Hurley.

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4: Road to the Apple II: Computer Faire (Part 4)

The Apple II makes its public debut at a landmark event in the history of personal computers, and Steve Jobs truly comes into his own.

Aug 25
29 min

3: Road to the Apple II: A Complete Computer (Part 3)

Under the watchful eye of Steve Jobs, the Apple II takes form at last. It's an integrated color computer created by Steve Wozniak, powered by a groundbreaking power suppl

Aug 25
35 min

2: Road to the Apple II: The Partnership (Part 2)

We travel to the summer of 1976, as Apple travels to Atlantic City for a computer trade show, the Apple II begins to form, and the fellowship between the two Steves shows

Aug 25
32 min

1: Road to the Apple II: Apple for Sale (Part 1)

We take you back to 1976 and recount Steve Jobs's numerous attempts to sell Apple or, at the very least, get someone to make an investment in the fledgling company.

Aug 25
32 min

0: The Origin of Apple

Apple emerged from the unique environment of the Santa Clara valley suburbs of the '70s thanks to the particular genius of its two co-founders and some surprising help th

Aug 25
1 h 34 min

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#160 NEW Business US

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Jason & Myke do such a great job on this topic I don’t want it to ever end. If you are an Apple fan or a student of business, you will find this podcast a must listen. Jason Snell, long time Apple pundit & reporter, knows more about all things Apple than just about anyone & he continues this tradition on this podcast that covers the history of Apple, from the Apple 1 computer to today & everything between. The highs, the lows, the technology, the disagreements & the wins. An amazing story of one of the most amazing companies in business history. You will not be disappointed.

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