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MacStories Unwind

Federico Viticci and John Voorhees

MacStories Unwind is a fun exploration of media and more.

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21:57

Shifting Workflows and a Dark Comedy

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/07/18

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 Picks John’s Pick: Friendship Federico’s Anti-Pick: The Bear, Season 4 Unwind Deal Note: Sadly since

18:47

Our Updated Gear Setups

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/07/11

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 Wireless Music Streamer GL.iNet GL-BE3600 (Slate 7) Portable Travel Router tomtoc Sling Bag Crossbody Backpack

21:24

Tending Your HomeKit Garden

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/07/04

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 ever Television The Guardian ‘Montoya Por Favor!’ Picks John’s Pick: Blindspot on Netflix

17:18

The Big Update You Probably Didn't Even Notice

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/06/27

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: Idols by Yungblud And Just Like That, Season 3 on HBO John’s Pick: Mountainhead on HBO Unwind

18:09

Beta Season and Crime Dramas

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/06/20

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 Transcription - MacStories Yap Picks Federico’s Pick: Your Friends and Neighbors on Apple TV+ John’s Pick:

20:37

Dropping Dropbox

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/05/30

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 Deal Kill Bill, Vol. 1 Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow

17:56

Pretty Much as You Remember Me: A French-Inspired RPG...

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/05/23

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: Inoreader – Boost Productivity and Gain Insights with AI-Powered Intelligence Tools Links and Show Notes

20:54

Beverley Hills Blogger: Behind the Scenes at Airbnb's...

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/05/16

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 AppStories Monday, May 19th. Picks John’s Pick: Daredevil: Born Again Unwind Deal Fargo, Seasons 1–3 for

17:05

Voze and Iticci: The AI Spelling Challenge

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/05/09

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 Picks John’s Pick: The Wayward Pines Trilogy Book 1: Pines Audiobook and ebook on Apple Books TV

20:57

A Return to the Animal Kingdom and Outdoor Spaces

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/05/02

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 Federico’s Pick: From Zero (Deluxe Edition) by Linkin Park John’s Pick: Gladiator II on Amazon Prime

18:58

He's Acting Like a Bird

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/04/25

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 Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking

26:11

You Look Great in OLED

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/04/18

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 Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories

22:20

Bio Grifters and Side Quests

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/04/11

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 Biosciences says it has resurrected an extinct animal for the first time Experts dispute Colossal claim

18:34

Switch 2 Tech, Games, and Cutting-Edge Battery Packs

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/04/04

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-time ray tracing Donkey Kong Bananza Trailer Bonanza on Relay Picks John’s Picks: Indiana Jones

20:34

Summertime Drinks, A Tech Gear Update, Media Picks,...

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/03/28

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 Recording Video and Gaming: A Setup Update iPhone 16e Elgato Prompter JSAUX 16” FlipGo Pro Dual Portable

16:53

Vibe Coding in Another Life, a Live Album, and an Emo...

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/03/21

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 Program Picks John’s Pick: Rome by The National Federico’s Pick: The End? by Your Broken Hero Unwind

20:26

Escape From the Echo Chamber

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/03/14

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+ Cast of the Italian version Mahmood performing as Sebastian in the Italian version of ‘Under the Sea’

20:08

From Red Beans and NPC's Expansion to British Spies

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/03/07

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 every Tuesday. NPC has a new YouTube Channel. Please subscribe. We introduced NPC XL, a brand-new,

17:03

A Question of Character

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/02/28

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 version Audiobook on Audible Apple Books Digital Kindle Apple Books Print John’s Pick: Channels

20:06

A Food Extremist

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/02/21

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 Italian Products You Should (and Shouldn’t) Buy at Costco, According to an Italian Picks John’s

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