Advent of Computing
@adventofcomp.bsky.social
A podcast about the history of computing
https://adventofcomputing.com/
https://adventofcomputing.com/
New episode is a little late, but finally out! Enjoy me waxing about the strange beauty/madness of SNOBOL:
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Advent of Computing: Episode 175 - SNOBOL? That's Disgusting!
Today we are talking about one of the most unique languages I've ever come across. SNOBOL emerges from the early days of programming. It's first compiler is implemented on the back of an envelope. It ...
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January 28, 2026 at 5:16 AM
New episode is a little late, but finally out! Enjoy me waxing about the strange beauty/madness of SNOBOL:
adventofcomputing.libsyn.com/episode-175-...
adventofcomputing.libsyn.com/episode-175-...
Just finished recording the next episode. It's already out on Patreon. This time we're talking Stibitz and the Bell Model I.
January 10, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Just finished recording the next episode. It's already out on Patreon. This time we're talking Stibitz and the Bell Model I.
Oh man! I remember this one! There was also a game where you had to drive around busytown without hitting trash cans.
Richard Scarry's How Things Work in Busytown (Novotrade International/Computer Curriculum, 1994) #DOSGaming
January 10, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Oh man! I remember this one! There was also a game where you had to drive around busytown without hitting trash cans.
I need to update this chart. I think I can make it more unhinged now.
January 10, 2026 at 5:44 PM
I need to update this chart. I think I can make it more unhinged now.
Was just reminded about Konrad Zuse's autobiography. This is your reminder to read The Computer - My Life. The English translation is really good!
January 4, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Was just reminded about Konrad Zuse's autobiography. This is your reminder to read The Computer - My Life. The English translation is really good!
It seems like all old computer books are dedicated to one of these nerds.
December 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM
It seems like all old computer books are dedicated to one of these nerds.
Anyone else notice how ACM recently locked their advanced search behind a membership?
December 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Anyone else notice how ACM recently locked their advanced search behind a membership?
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Christmas Retro Jigsaw 2025 - Completed it Mate! 👍
December 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Christmas Retro Jigsaw 2025 - Completed it Mate! 👍
Booked everything for @vcfsocal.bsky.social this coming February. Who else is going?
December 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Booked everything for @vcfsocal.bsky.social this coming February. Who else is going?
Oh no. I've found a rabbit hole. The delayed episode is coming out this weekend, but it's also becoming a 2-part series. Anyone ever used a hybrid programming language?
December 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Oh no. I've found a rabbit hole. The delayed episode is coming out this weekend, but it's also becoming a 2-part series. Anyone ever used a hybrid programming language?
This is some of the most cool manual art I've seen in a while
December 13, 2025 at 1:21 AM
This is some of the most cool manual art I've seen in a while
What was ARPA doing with my guy!??!
December 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
What was ARPA doing with my guy!??!
The choice is... clear?
December 9, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The choice is... clear?
Ya boy is currently at a trade show... And utterly exhausted. Some of you may be in the same boat. As such, next episode will be a week late.
December 3, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Ya boy is currently at a trade show... And utterly exhausted. Some of you may be in the same boat. As such, next episode will be a week late.
One of these components is not like the others.
November 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
One of these components is not like the others.
Go ahead. Attach the device. You deserve it.
November 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Go ahead. Attach the device. You deserve it.
I keep finding weird diagrams. So I'm going to keep posting them without context.
November 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I keep finding weird diagrams. So I'm going to keep posting them without context.
Tag yourself on the incomprehensible RAND computer diagram. I'm team calculating gas pump.
November 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Tag yourself on the incomprehensible RAND computer diagram. I'm team calculating gas pump.
Stolen from reddit... But WinCo is an important part of the pod
November 16, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Stolen from reddit... But WinCo is an important part of the pod
Dropping a surprise episode! I got the chance to interview Ben Zotto, who is publishing a book I'm very excited to read!
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Advent of Computing: Episode 169.5 - Ben Zotto and the Story of Sphere Computers
I recently had the chance to talk to Ben Zotto about his upcoming book: Go Computer Now! - The Story of Sphere Computers. It's all about an obscure machine powered by the Motorola 6800 that released i...
adventofcomputing.libsyn.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Dropping a surprise episode! I got the chance to interview Ben Zotto, who is publishing a book I'm very excited to read!
adventofcomputing.libsyn.com/episode-1695...
adventofcomputing.libsyn.com/episode-1695...
Understanding your Fortune System (1982)
October 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Understanding your Fortune System (1982)
Big news! This month the show passed 500,000 all time downloads!
October 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Big news! This month the show passed 500,000 all time downloads!
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If you are unsure about the first part of this, I recommend listening to Sean Haas’ @adventofcomp.bsky.social podcast. He has a few episodes on the subject.
October 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
If you are unsure about the first part of this, I recommend listening to Sean Haas’ @adventofcomp.bsky.social podcast. He has a few episodes on the subject.