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Ep. #241 - OSA-Stick with Frank Niggemann

An open source project for retro computing joysticks? Frank Niggemann did exactly that with OSA-Stick, the joysticks support multiple systems and configurations. We learn all about this project from the creator himself in this very detailed interview. From the beginnings of developing the concept to the final hardware and why he decided to make the product open source, i.e. accessible to all! The interview section starts at minute 20:04.

Posted by Nafcom on Oct 03, 2026 // Read more »

Ep. #215 - Diskmags.de with Torsten Roeder

In this episode we are talking with and about diskmags.de - a catalog of disk magazines and on a mission to preserve them for future generations! Enjoy! (Interview begins at 27:36)

Posted by Nafcom on May 31, 2025 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #82 - Welle:Erdball

Welle:Erdball has been making music for almost 30 years, and the Commodore 64 has been an integral part of their unique sound since the beginning. Joerg and AJ talk to W:E members Honey and MissMoonlight about their musical process, what it means to them to be able to create art at this level, and the importance that the C64 plays in their music. (Interview begins at 35:49)

Posted by Derision on Jan 21, 2020 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #48 - Engineering a New C64 Keyboard with Lau Brix

Lau Brix has designed a modern, drop-in replacement for the C64's keyboard. Joerg and AJ talk to him about this awesome new hardware, and the story behind how it came to be.

Posted by Derision on Jun 15, 2018 // Read more »