MacStories Unwind
MacStories Unwind is a podcast from the MacStories team. Hosts Federico Viticci and John Voorhees have fun, relaxed conversations about media, apps, and technology. Each episode explores a variety of topics in an entertaining way, offering a lighter take on the world of Apple and beyond.
Episodes
Coding Agents Revive Classic Games
This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico returns from the beach, he and John discuss the explosion of classic videogames being ported to the iPhone, iPad, and Android, and they share a couple of Apple TV picks. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes AI Assisted Ports and Homebrew Drama PC ports of old console games are the new AI vibe coding battleground (PC Gamer) AI-Coded Slop
Flooding the Wi-Fi Zone
This week on Unwind, John realizes that too much Wi-Fi is never enough, Federico wonders what he's going to do with a Linux PC, and John recommends Apple TV's Lucky. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Networking Projects John's existing setup TP-Link Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 BE22000 Whole Home Mesh System Added 2 TP-Link Deco 7 Pro BE63 Tri-Band WiFi 7 BE10000 routers Federico's B
A Long Journey Home
This week on MacStories Unwind, app launchers, universal truths about ISPs, and an epic movie. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment TinyStart Rocket Raycast Alfred LaunchBar Picks John's Pick: The Odyssey Unwind Deal Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga 9-Movie Collection - All 9 movies for $69.99 Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedba
Text Editor Experiments
This week on a special Saturday edition of MacStories Unwind, Federico and John talk live music, blockbuster movies, and their ongoing experiments with Markdown text editors. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Live Music Bruno Mars tour dates My Chemical Romance tour dates Phoebe Bridgers tour dates A Summer Blockbuster The Odyssey Text Editor Experiments Bear Lettera Ulys
Out in the Boonies
This week on MacStories Unwind, John heads to the mountains, while Federico cooks on a beach, the origin of "the boonies," and narrow mountain roads, plus a TV and movie pick. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Out in the Boonies Boone, NC The Boonies (or Boondocks) Gaeta, Italy Picks Federico's Pick The Bear on Hulu John's Pick Enola Holmes 3 on Netflix Leave Fee
Burning Tokens Before the Clock Runs Out
This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John are burning up Claude Fable 5 tokens as fast as they can, while Federico finds the time to try a brand new Switch 2 game. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Fable 5 Anthropic's Fable 5 is only available on Claude subscription plans for one week, so Federico and John are making the most of the time by tuning up ongoing projects.
Prime Day Deal Hunters
This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John share their Amazon Prime Day finds before Federico recommends a pair of videogames for the weekend. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Amazon Prime Finds John Anker Portable Power Station SOLIX C300 - to power my fiber router and Wi-Fi in power outages XTEINK X3 eBook Reader (Developer Edition) Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Wireless
Please Help, We Need Sitcoms
This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico learns about Philadelphia and college mascots before making a sitcom plea. Meanwhile, John's been listening to Olivia Rodrigo's new album and buying concert tickets. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Philadelphia The Best Cheese Steaks in Philly Picks Federico's Pick: Federico needs your help with sitcom and romcom picks. John's
Apple Park Anticipation
This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John talk about what makes WWDC special, share some memorable moments from past years, and think about how to spend their in-flight downtime. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Returning to WWDC A look at how the conference has changed, how we spend our days there, and how we plan to spend our long trips to California. Mentioned Wi
WWDC Packing Lists and Weekend Watches
This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John share their WWDC gear guides, John recommends a quirky indie movie, and Federico continues to tear his way through a trio of great TV comedies Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes WWDC 2026 Travel Gear AirPods Pro AirPods Max Beats Studio Pro iPad Pro MacBook Pro AYN Thor Nintendo Switch 2 Federico's Games The Legend of Zelda
Files, Folders, and the WWDC Sprint
This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John take listeners on a behind-the-scenes tour of how they plan to tackle WWDC and the summertime research and writing season as they look forward to their fall OS reviews. Also available on YouTube here. Sponsored by: Zero Duplicates — Find and remove duplicate files on your Mac, iPhone and iPad in seconds. Unwind listeners can use the code MACSTOR
Is It the Shoes?
This week on MacStories Unwind, an Italian movie dubbing controversy, the role of tech in the first-ever sub-two hour marathon, John's high-tech running shoes, and a jangle-pop EP for your listening pleasure. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The Italian Dubbing of The Devil Wears Prada 2 Has Stirred Up a Surprising Controversy Cheerwine Festival Is It the Shoes? Nike Comm
Screaming Peacocks and Roving Coyotes
This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico wins the wild kingdom award, John is defending against vultures and has a creepy new show to recommend, and Federico closes with a TV check-in. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes It's Springtime and the Animals Are Back North Carolina wildlife update The woodchuck (groundhog) is a relatively recent addition to North Carolina and is con
Bridges, Beaches, and Blockbusters
This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John get ready for the summer with a conversation about vacation bridging, bringing your dog to the beach, and cooling off in the mountains. Then John shares a blockbuster movie recommendation and a movie bundle deal. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Holiday bridging Liberation Day — Festa della Liberazione (Ital
Smoked Meats and Weekend Watches
This week on MacStories Unwind, John schools Federico on the differences between Eastern and Western North Carolina BBQ before they both share several TV show and album picks for the weekend. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes BBQ School Eastern versus Western, NC BBQ Lexington BBQ in Lexington, NC Picks John's Pick: Margo's Got Money Troubles Nick Offerman at the show's
Hue and Heist
This week on MacStories Unwind, pets, pints, Hue smart plugs, and a heist TV show. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Old English Sheepdog West Highland White Terrier Primal Brewing Picks John's Pick: Hue Smart Plugs Federico's Pick: Your Friends and Neighbors, Season 2 on Apple TV Unwind Deal No Country for Old Men is just $4.99 in the TV app right now.
Frames, Finales, and Foreign Drama
This week on Unwind, Federico has a sneak peak at a big update to his Apple Frames shortcut and they both share a couple of favorite Apple TV shows. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Apple Frames 4 stay tuned to MacStories next week for the Apple Frames 4 shortcut and CLI Picks Federico's Pick: Shrinking John's Pick: Drops of God on Apple TV Unwind Deal In Anora,
Moonshots, Time Machines, and Workflows
This week on MacStories Unwind, space exploration, workflow shakeups, a buddy movie, and more. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Artemis II NASA Artemis II Mission Workflows and Tools Claude FFmpeg Todoist Obsidian Notion Drafts Shortcuts Things iA Writer Picks Federico For All Mankind (Apple TV) John Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie Unwind Deal The Naked Gun
Foldables, Hubs, and Weekend Picks
This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John share the highlights of their recent MacStories Setups update. Plus, John has an offbeat movie pick and Federico is revisiting a game that's an old favorite. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes MacStories Setups Update MacStories Setups: Refining and Simplifying Our Setups Picks Federico's Pick: The Legend of Zelda: Tears o
Xcode for Mobile: It's Time
This week on MacStories Unwind, John argues that it's time to bring Xcode to the iPad and iPhone before he and Federico share a hardware and TV pick for the weekend. Plus, a quirky movie pick for your weekend unwind. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Xcode on Mobile First Look: Hands-On with Claude Code's New Telegram and Discord Integrations Picks Federico's Pick: MCON b
A Brave Neo World
This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico shares his hands-on impressions of the MacBook Neo, John whips up an iPhone app when Shortcuts fails, and they both have media picks and an Unwind deal to start the weekend off right. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Federico's First Days with the MacBook Neo MacBook Neo Review Roundup John Wonders About Shortcuts in an AI Coded Worl
From Press Releases to Pokopia
This week on MacStories Unwind, John explains the web app he built for covering Apple announcements, plus Emily winds up in Rome while John tends to his Pokémon. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes A Look at John's Apple Event Press Release Tool Picks Federico's Pick: Emily in Paris, Season 5 John's Pick: Pokémon Pokopia Unwind Deal The Godfather Trilogy is just $19.99
Cartridges, Vinyl, and Italian Rocky
This week on MacStories Unwind, John and Federico debate physical versus digital media and the Italian art of dubbing movies. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Digital Versus Physical Media Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version are now available Pokémon FireRed Pokémon LeafGreen Italian Dubbing of Hollywood Movies It's better in Italian. An American persp
Blues, Bloodsuckers, and Binge-Watching in Paris
This week on MacStories Unwind, John has an F1 racing theory about the Vision Pro and shares a vampire movie, while Federico has been binging a popular Netflix series. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment The Apple Vision Pro is getting foveated streaming One More Spitball Idea for Apple's March 4 Media Event 'Experience': Immersive F1 on Vision Pro? Picks F
Pizza, Marmalade Mysteries, and a Hulu Hack
This week on MacStories Unwind, Super Bowl traditions, Federico's very hungry plumber, some High Potential follow-up, and the latest season of Shrinking. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Super Bowl LX High Potential 'High Potential' Season 2 Ratings Hit Their Highest Level So Far Shrinking on Apple TV Unwind Deal Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is just $4.99 in
From Roman Parking Wars to Korean Kitchen Battles
This week on MacStories Unwind, John survived a bomb cyclone, Federico explains the fine art of parking in Rome, and John rounds out the episode with a reality TV show from Korea along with an Unwind deal you'll find in the show notes. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Bomb Cyclones A Roman Parking Wars Parcheggiatore abusivo John's Pick: Culinary Class Wars on Netflix U
Florida or Freeze, the Club Comes Home, and Idris Elba on Rails
This week on MacStories Unwind, John escaped the big freeze, the Club came home to MacStories, plus TV picks, and Brendon Bigley dropped in to say "hi" and share a pick. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Club MacStories is Now on MacStories.net Welcome to the New, Unified MacStories and Club MacStories The New Club MacStories: Re-Subscribing to Your RSS Feeds and What's Comi
Snowmageddon, Billionaire Blackmail, and Water Beds
This week on MacStories Unwind, John shrugs off a once-in-a-decade winter storm and watches a great movie, while Federico has a returning comedy series to share. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Snowmageddon Ice threat continues to grow as weekend winter storm nears Carolinas When was the last time Charlotte had a significant ice storm? Picks Federico's Pick: A Man on t
Clawdbot, Animal Crossing, and Mark Wahlberg
This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico unpacks Clawdbot, a Claude-based personal assistant and recommends an Apple TV move, while John revisits an old favorite on the Nintendo Switch. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Clawdbot ClawdHub Peter Steinberger on Bluesky Picks Federico's Pick: Family Plan 2 on Apple TV John's Pick: Animal Crossing New Horizon
The Wonderful Weirdness of CES
This week, Federico and John share how they unwound during their holiday break, John has a report on CES 2026, Federico recommends Avatar Fire and Ash, and John does a Parks and Rec rewatch and has a superhero movie deal for listeners. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes CES Weirdness My Favorite Gear From CES 2026 – and Some Weird and Wonderful Gadgets, Too Picks Federico'
The Best Music of 2025
This week, Federico and John close out the year by sharing their favorite music of 2025. The Best Albums of 2025 Federico's Picks Forgiving Spree by Slowly Slowly Idols by Youngblud NSFW by The Paradox Better Days by Yellowcard Qualifying Miles by We Are Scientists Album of the Year: Pruning of the Limbs by Moving Mountains John's Picks (my world is an) oyster by Chloe Moriando Modern Romance
Best Videogames of 2025
This week, Federico and John share their favorite videogames of 2025. Also available on YouTube here. This episode is sponsored by: Sequel – Track Now. Enjoy Later. Links and Show Notes 2025's Best Videogames Federico's Backlog: Ghost of Yōtei Hades II Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Hollow Knight: Silksong Despelote Shinobi: Art of Vengeance FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles John'
The Best TV Shows and Movies of 2025
This week, Federico and John share their favorite TV shows and movies of 2025. Also available on YouTube here. This episode is sponsored by: Sequel – Track Now. Enjoy Later. Links and Show Notes 2025's Best Movies and TV Shows John's Movie Pick: Fantastic Four: First Steps Thunderbolts Alien Romulus Federico's Picks: Pre–2025 Shows: Friends The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel 2025 Releases: Runni
Turkey Trots, TV Affiliates, and Holiday Watch Plans
This week, the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, Federico is curious about American TV and has a TV pick, while John follows up on a couple of TV shows and other media he's looking forward to in the coming weeks. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes U.S. TV Affiliate System Wikipedia Picks Federico's Pick: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel John's Follow Up Picks and Upcoming Media Plans: The
Tech Nostalgia
This week, Federico and John explore tech nostalgia and the importance of tech history before picking a new TV series and music artist. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Tech Nostalgia Versus Tech History NPC: Next Portable Console, GameCube To Go Picks John's Pick: Down Cemetery Road on Apple TV Federico's Pick: American Motor Sports (420 CC Edition) by Bilmuri Unwind
Workflows and TV: Weekend Excursions, Dictation Apps, and Pluribus
This week, John shares how he plans weekend activities with Instagram and Apple Maps, Federico tests dictation apps, and both share their first impressions of the new Apple TV show Pluribus. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes John's Weekend Excursion Workflow Instagram + Apple Maps Guides and the beta Places You've Been feature Federico's Dictation App Experiments Drafts Wisp
Reality Obsessions, Rom-Com Returns, and Seafood Comas
This week, Ticci Ticci jump scare videos, a seafood feast and Federico's latest fixation: X Factor Italy 2025. Plus, the return of a favorite Netflix rom-com series and an Apple TV comedy, and, of course, a special show-notes-only Unwind deal. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment X-Factor Italy Piercesare Fagioli | 'Die with a smile' | Esibizione Bootcamp | X
From the Wilds of Alaska to Lumiose City
This week, John explains why Notion is finally working for him, after which he and Federico share new Apple TV series and videogame picks. Plus, two Unwind deal picks. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Picks Federico's Pick: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Available from: Nintendo Amazon John's Pick: The Last Frontier on Apple TV Unwind Deal The Big Lebowski
Notion Daily Notes and AI Browsers
Links and Show Notes Notion Daily Notes Notion AI Browsers OpenAI Atlas Perplexity Comet Dia Deta Surf Microsoft Edge Strawberry Also mentioned Helium Vivaldi Picks No picks this week. We'll have a couple for everyone next week. Unwind Deal Blair Witch Project is $4.99 in the TV app 20 Days Later is $7.99 in the TV app Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form
Dishwasher Dreams and Gritty Crime Scenes
This week, weekend outings and the chores we wish robots could do for us, plus Federico shares an anti-pick, and John is hooked on a gritty crime drama. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Greenville, South Carolina Fall Festival Narwhal Freo X10 Pro robot mop and vaccuum Picks Federico's Anti-Pick: The Residence on Netflix John's Pick: Task on HBO Max U
Unwinding Delayed But Not Denied
This week, John stumbles upon a restaurant with a thing for the Italian navy, Federico explores the Final Fantasy Tactics remake, and John has a movie pick. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment John visits Florence, which is decorated with the Picks Federico's Pick: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles John's Pick: The Lost Bus on Apple TV+ Unwind D
Nights, Weekends, and Holidays
This week, Federico tries to recover from a rough week, John brings some Southern cooking to the show, Federico has a long backlog of videogames to attend to, and John has an Apple TV+ show and an album to share. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Southern Cooking Pecan Pie Pimento Cheese Dip Fried Okra Picks Federico's Pick: Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario
Big Mike and the Extended Shower Lifestyle
This week, John visits Mike the shipping guy, Federico's philosophy on hardware takes a turn, John declares Apple Watch charging in the shower a myth, and we share videogame and TV picks, plus a deal. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Big Mike's Shipping Shoppe Charging the Apple Watch While Showering Picks Federico's Pick: Portal RTX Portal with RTX Update Adds
The Aftermath of Review Season: Recovery and Reflection
This week Federico and John reflect on the toll of the review process and the annual recovery process before Federico follows up on a TV series and John recommends a pair of albums. Plus, we have a great Marvel movie bundle deal for listeners. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The Aftermath of Review Season iOS and iPadOS 26: The MacStories Review macOS 26 Tahoe: The MacStor
Two Beady Eyes Staring At Me
This week, John explains the art of the Southern storytelling with an example, reminding Federico to touch grass before sharing a classic movie deal and previewing some of the perks coming next week with his iOS and iPadOS 26 review. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Two Beady Eyes Staring At Me Skunks Unwind Deal The Prestige for $4.99 in Apple's TV app. Leave Feedback for
Coyote Fall
This week, the weather has begun to change, coyotes are on the loose, and John shares his running tech. Plus Federico has a TV comedy for listeners, and John has a superhero movie pick. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes John's Running Kit Apple Watch Ultra 1 Beats Fit Pro Picks Federico's Pick: Hacks Stream on HBO Max Buy John's Pick: Thunderbolts Stream on Disney+
Sports Comedies and the Return of MacStories Deals
This week, John and Federico return from break to chat about how they spent their time off, the new MacStories Deals social accounts, two sports-related comedies, and a great deal on a favorite TV series. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Summer Break and MacStories Deals MacStories Deals returns after seven years Follow it on Mastodon or Bluesky: Mastodon: https://mastodon.
Workout Buddies, Comedies, Videogame Podcasts, and Godzilla
This week, John is joined by Jonathan Reed to recap the watchOS 26 public beta, and share a trio of comedies old an new, along with Brendon Bigley's new project and a classic monster movie deal. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes A watchOS 26 Preview watchOS 26 The MacStories Public Beta Preview Picks Jonathan's Picks: The Naked Gun (original movie) and the new version star
Oasis and Superheroes
This week, Federico recounts his trip to London to see Oasis play Wembley Stadium, and John recommends the new Fantastic Four movie plus a great deal on a classic comedy. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Picks Federico's Pick: Oasis Live at Wembley Stadium John's Pick: Fantastic Four: First Steps Unwind Deal Warm up for Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix with t
Banana!
This week, John struggles to update an old Apple TV and two HomePod minis, Federico sets up OTA TV, and they both go bananas over Donkey Kong Bananza. Also available on YouTube here. This episode is sponsored by: Hello Weather: The Exceptionally Useful Weather App for iOS, Totally Redesigned for 2025 Links and Show Notes Unplugged Topics John struggles to update an Apple TV and HomePod minis F
Shifting Workflows and a Dark Comedy
This week, Federico's return to Apple system apps has ended and new workflow experiments have begun. Plus, John shares a dark comedy, and Federico has an anti-pick. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Federico's Evolving Workflow: MCP and More Mentioned: HyperContext Longplay Longplay for Mac Launches with Powerful AI and Shortcuts Integration Longplay comes to the Mac Pic
Our Updated Gear Setups
This week, Federico and John discuss the updates to their work and play tech gear setups. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Our Gear Setups Federico's Pick: ASUS ROG PG27UCDM monitor with built-in KVM Nintendo Switch 2 Mac Studio Coiled USB-C to USB-C Cable Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Controller Viture Pro XR glasses Viture Mobile dock John's Pick: Arylic LP10 AirPlay 2 Wirele
Tending Your HomeKit Garden
This week, automation crimes, HomeKit Gardens, tattoo crime shows, and videogames. It's a packed episode, just in time for the long holiday weekend in the U.S. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Automation and HomeKit Crimes HomeKit-Compatible Kasa Smart Plugs HDHomeRun Love Island (USA and Italy) 'Montoya, por favor!' the viral Spanish clip that could change reality TV for
The Big Update You Probably Didn't Even Notice
This week, Federico and John dig into MacStories' big infrastructure update, John tours Wilmington, NC TV locations, and they both have TV, movie, and music picks, plus two movie deals. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment MacStories gets an under-the-hood makeover Wilmington, NC TV Dawson's Creek One Tree Hill The Waterfront on Netflix Picks Federico's Pick
Beta Season and Crime Dramas
This week, John installs macOS Tahoe, he and Federico each recommend a recent crime drama, and we have a Daredevil Unwind deal. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment macOS Tahoe macOS Tahoe Press Release macOS Tahoe: The MacStories Overview Apple's upcoming transcription API Hands-On How Apple's New Speech APIs Outpace Whisper for Lightning-Fast Transcripti
Dropping Dropbox
This week, John quits Dropbox, Federico wraps up Friends, and John recommends a pair of movies and a Quentin Tarantino movie deal. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes John Quits Dropbox for Google Drive Picks Federico's Picks: Friends Streaming on Max Box Set on Apple TV Friends: The Reunion John's Double Feature Pick: The Order Fountain of Youth on Apple TV Unwind D
Pretty Much as You Remember Me: A French-Inspired RPG and 70s-Era Crime Drama
This week Federico and John, share the news that they'll be at WWDC together for the first time since 2023. Then, Federico recommends Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, an RPG that has taken a lot of gamers by surprise, and John is into Duster, a new JJ Abrams TV show set in the 70s. All that, plus a Raiders of the Lost Ark deal. Also available Fridays on YouTube here. This episode is sponsored by: I
Beverley Hills Blogger: Behind the Scenes at Airbnb's Media Event and More
This week, Federico quizzes John about Airbnb's media event and how it compares to an Apple event, and John shares a superhero TV show and TV deal. Also available Fridays on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes John Enters the Influencer Ring at the Airbnb Media Event Airbnb's Redesigned App Combines Stays with Services and Unique Experiences Stay tuned for a special Airbnb interview on AppStorie
Voze and Iticci: The AI Spelling Challenge
This week, find out if we successfully podcasted our way to a new Pope. Learn just how poorly AI can spell Voorhees and Viticci. And, enjoy an audiobook pick, thoughts on Friends, and a Marvel movie bundle deal. Also available on YouTube every Friday here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged: As the conclave continues, two seagulls steal the show on the Sistine Chapel roof A Poll on AI Misspellings
A Return to the Animal Kingdom and Outdoor Spaces
This week, John and Federico compare wildlife notes, John is set up to work outdoors, Federico has an album to share, and John recommends a movie about ancient Rome. Also available on YouTube here. This episode is sponsored by: Textastic: The Powerful Code Editor for iPad and iPhone — Now Free to Try Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Groundhog, woodchuck – what's the difference Picks Fe
He's Acting Like a Bird
This week, Federico gets silly with the Vision Pro, and John learns about crypto – typical Unwind stuff. Links and Show Notes Goodwill for Electronics The GRID Picks Federico's Pick: ResMed Kontor Head Strap Forwardvia John's Pick: Number Go Up by Zeke Faux Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees
You Look Great in OLED
This week, Federico shares all the details about his new 4K OLED display, and John is obsessed with documentaries about the Barkley Marathons. Links and Show Notes Picks Federico's Pick: ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM John's Pick: The Barkley Marathons The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young The Finisher: Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons "Make Peace With Your God" Follow us on M
Bio Grifters and Side Quests
This week, we consider whether the dire wolf has actually been "de-extincted" and recommend a show on Apple TV+ and an excellent four-movie bundle. This episode is sponsored by: Rogue Amoeba: Makers of incredibly useful audio tools for your Mac. Use the code MS2504 through the end of April to get 20% off Rogue Amoeba's apps. Links and Show Notes The Dire Wolf Dire wolf de-extinction Colossal
Switch 2 Tech, Games, and Cutting-Edge Battery Packs
This week, the latest on the NVIDIA tech driving the Switch 2 and a new Donkey Kong game brings back podcast memories, plus Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and a super-slim Qi battery pack for your iPhone. Links and Show Notes Nintendo Switch 2 and NVIDIA Nintendo Switch 2 Leveled Up With NVIDIA AI-Powered DLSS and 4K Gaming NVIDIA Blog Nvidia confirms the Nintendo Switch 2 has DLSS and real
Summertime Drinks, A Tech Gear Update, Media Picks, and More
This week, Federico and John each share a couple of drink discoveries and John has updated his video recording and gaming setups, before they share a TV show, documentary, and movie deal. This episode is sponsored by: Fello AI – All-In-One AI Chat Client for macOS. Download it on the App Store today. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Dropping the Drinks Hop Splash Sparkling Hop Water Re
Vibe Coding in Another Life, a Live Album, and an Emo Tribute
This week, Federico wonders whether John would have been a vibe coder if he started building an app today, and they share music picks along with a movie trilogy deal. Links and Show Notes A Vibe Coder Before the Term Was Coined Blink Effortless Affiliate Link Generation on iOS Blink 2.0 iPad Multitasking Support and Removing Small Frustrations A Comprehensive Guide to the iTunes Affiliate Prog
Escape From the Echo Chamber
This week John is tricked by Daylight Savings, Federico and he reflect on how to avoid getting stuck in a creative echo chamber, share movie and music picks, along with a movie deal, and digress into the world of European cartoon theme songs before calling it a day. Links and Show Notes Avoiding the Creative Echo Chamber Picks Federico's Pick: Live action remake of The Little Mermaid on Disney+
From Red Beans and NPC's Expansion to British Spies
This week, Cajun cooking, behind-the-scenes of the launch of NPC XL, another great British spy drama, and a classic sci-fi deal. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment John Cooks Red Beans and Rice Recipe Crock Pot Slow Cookers Introducing NPC XL - More NPC, Every Week NPC: Next Portable Console is now weekly for everyone. Enjoy a new episode packed with handheld gaming news and other topics e
A Question of Character
This week, Federico questions John's character before discovering the joy of audiobooks, while John has been listening to more podcasts and has a question for listeners about which TV show he should watch next. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Federico digs into John's history as a sports fan. Picks Federico's Pick: Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick Audiobook
A Food Extremist
This week on Unwind, Federico and John offer a peek behind what it's like to wait for an Apple press release to drop, Federico critiques an Italian's recommendations of what to buy at Costco and shares a videogame pick, and John has a new movie for listeners. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Apple Reveals New iPhone 16e with Face ID and 48MP Camera Costco recommendations from an Italian 👍👎? The
Not Cuddly at All
This week, John takes listeners back to the animal kingdom, before he and Federico share a couple of TV recommendations. Plus, John shows off a recent dream device acquisition. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Armadillos in the North Carolina mountains Armadillos are expanding in North Carolina. What to know How Armadillos Can Spread Leprosy Picks Federico's Pick: Severance, Season 2 John's
Never Bored
This week on Unwind, John makes a Kuzu discovery that may amuse Italian listeners, we explore bars and aperitivo, and we share a music and TV show pick, along with a great deal. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Follow-Up: Kuzu vs. Kudzu Bars, Coffee Shops, and Bottle Shops Understanding Italian Coffee Culture Aperitivo A Beginner's Guide to a Italian Tradition Tuscany Now & More Classi
Pursuing Pasta Perfection
This week, Federico and John do some regional grocery shopping, Federico pursues pasta perfection, plus a documentary and podcast recommendation. Show Notes Links and Show Notes Unplugged Shop the Pig: Grocery Store Names Regional Grocery Stores Piggly Wiggly Food Lion Harris Teeter Publix Perfect Handmade High Hydration Pizza e Mortazza Recipe NaturaSi Cacio e Pepe e Corn Starch – Pixel Envy
Uncooked
This week, a neighborhood explosion, oats, root vegetables, and coffee, plus a classic sitcom, a unique videogame, and an action-packed movie. Links and Show Notes MacStories Uncooked Coffee Overnight Oats Easy Overnight Oats Picks Federico's Picks: Friends Stream Buy 1000xRESIST John's Pick: Alien Romulus on Hulu Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Foll
Trying to Reach All the Senses
This week, John judges Southerners' handling of snow, Federico is a game streaming convert, and John has a new favorite series about the Troubles in Ireland. Plus, we found a great deal on a favorite sitcom. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment The South and snow This video captures it well Picks Federico's Pick: GeForce NOW John's Pick: Say Nothing Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder a
Weird CES
This week, John fills in Federico about pod people, creepy robots, light masks, AI BBQ, and other weird and wonderful sights from CES 2025. Links and Show Notes Weird CES Cute and Creepy Robots Mirumi Ropet Mirokaï Pod People Infrared saunas Full-body massage chairs Light Mask and Facial Recognition Mask Light Mask Facial Recognition Mask AI BBQ Holograms Example Follow Us In… MacStor
The Best Videogames of 2024
This week, Federico and John share their favorite videogames of 2024. Links and Show Notes The NPC: Next Portable Console Videogame News list on Bluesky NPC on Bluesky Picks Federico's Picks: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Learn More Buy Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Learn More Buy Dragon's Dogma II Learn More Buy Astro Bot Learn More Buy Game of the Other Years:GOTOYs: Dragon Quest XI Also m
The Best TV Shows and Movies of 2024
This week, John shares a trio of his favorite movies of 2024 and he and Federico share several favorite TV shows from 2024. Links and Show Notes The Best Movies and TV Shows of 2024 John's Pick: Movies Furiosa Civil War Godzilla Minus One Minus Color TV Shows Loot, Apple TV+ Fallout, Amazon Prime Slow Horses, Apple TV+ Dan Da Dan, Netflix The Gentlemen, Netflix Lessons in Chemistry, Apple TV+
The Best Music of 2024
This week on MacStories Unwind, kick off the first of our annual 'best of' Unwind recaps with the best music releases of 2024. Links and Show Notes Songs from our picks and more: The MacStories Unwind 2024 Apple Music Playlist Picks Federico's Pick 2024 Music Picks: Album of the Year: All Hell by Los Campesinos Top 5: All Hell by Los Campesinos Forever by Charly Bliss POST HUMAN: NeX GEn by
The Infamous Cousin Dave
This week, a Thanksgiving guessing game, neighborly pies, NotebookLM, the Infamous Cousin Dave's emoji habits, and getting started with retro gaming. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment A traditional Thanksgiving dinner guessing game Do neighbors really welcome you with baked goods? Picks Federico's Pick: NotebookLM featuring the Infamous Cousin Dave, who is bad at iMessage John's Pick: N
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