We reveal to the world the original name of the 8-bit Bookmobile podcast! In this episode we finally dive into the book. We go into detail about the Commodore Information Network on CompuServe, cover some history of the VICModem, get into some programming topics like bitmasking, and discuss Commodore’s quirky quote mode. Once you’ve finished this episode, read along with us to get ready for episode 3! We will be reading the first 30 pages of chapter 3, up to the section on sprites.

Welcome to the 8-bit Bookmobile Podcast, where each season we read a vintage programming book and argue about it the whole time. In the first season, we are covering the much-revered Commodore 64 Programmer’s Reference Guide! In our very first episode, we introduce the book, talk about what was going on in the world when it came out, and go on a wild goose chase to learn who wrote this iconic book.