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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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20:29

Summer Travel Edition

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/07/19

This week, John decides to take the iPad-only travel plunge, and Federico advises on which gaming handhelds to bring on a trip. Links and Show Notes Summer Travel and Tech John’s Tavel Setup 11" iPad Pro Magic Keyboad Case EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter with GaN 75W Charger Airalo eSIMs (Use JOHN64205 for $3 off) Nintendo Switch OLED Miyoo Mini A30 Federico’s Travel Setup Waterfield City Slicker for the Steam Deck Plugable 5-in–1 Thunderbolt 4 Hub XREAL Air AR Glasses The latest update to the

26:19

An 'H' But in the Wrong Place

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/07/12

This week, John is joined by Jonathan Reed for some travel picks for John’s upcoming trip to London, plus a movie, TV show, and Irish band. Links and Show Notes Jonathan’s London Travel Picks Walk down the Southbank, from Greenwich to Westminster Introducing London: a walk along the South Bank Thames Clipper, from Greenwich to Westminster Official website The view from Primrose Hill Apple Maps location The Royal Parks: Primrose Hill Abbey Road Apple Maps location Wikipedia Tate Modern

19:29

To Catch a Bay Leaf Thief

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/07/05

This week, the Umarell return and a bay leaf mystery must be solved with technology. Plus, we have summertime movie and TV picks. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment The Umarell Eufy Cameras Home Base 3 Eufy Cam 2C Eufy Cam 2C Pro Eufy Cam 2 Pro Picks John’s Pick: Trigger Warning on Netflix Trailer Federico’s Pick: The Bear, Season 3 on Hulu Trailer Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

27:14

Mid-Year Top Picks

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/06/28

This week, Federico and John look back at the first half of 2024 and pick their favorite TV shows, movies, videogames, music, and gadgets. This episode is sponsored by: Sofa – Be More Intentional with Your Downtime Best Mid-Year Picks Our Mid-Year 2024 Top Media Picks TV John Fallout Season 1 on Amazon Prime Dark Matter on Apple TV+ - The Gentlemen Criminal Record Federico Young Sheldon, final season Games Federico Dragon’s Dogma II Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Like a Dragon:

19:31

A Feature, Not a Product

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/06/20

This week, John and Federico explain how they unwind after WWDC and how they think about MacStories’ family of podcasts before recommending a comedy series, action movie, and album. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Unwinding after WWDC Raleigh Retro Gamers Summer Expo 2024 Limited Run Games Limited Run Games is opening an ’80s-themed physical game store A Feature Not a Product MacStories’ family of podcasts Sigmund Judge’s Apple TV Go story Related episode of Magic Rays of Light

28:48

Trapped Inside Apple Park

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/06/14

This week, John is joined by Jonathan Reed and Sigmund Judge for an explanation of how John missed his first episode of AppStories in seven years this week, an update from Sigmund on what’s coming to tvOS and Apple TV+, plus a bunch of picks from everyone. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment You can enter Apple Park, but you may never leave WWDC 2024: Keynote First Impressions WWDC 2024: Intelligence Briefings tvOS and TV+ with Sigmund Judge tvOS 18: The MacStories Overview Picks

27:08

A USPS RG35XXSP Tale

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/06/07

This week, John’s off to WWDC, our MacStories Unwind playlist gets updated, two new podcasts join the MacStories podcast family, and a sad story about the USPS and Anbernic’s RG35XXSP. Plus an immersive video pick for the Vision Pro and a music pick. This episode is sponsored by: Listen Later – Listen to the Articles as Podcasts Links and Show Notes Unplugged Updates to the MacStories Unwind 2024 playlist on Apple Music Two New MacStories Podcasts [https://www.macstories.net/npc/](NPC: Next

30:11

The MacStories Unwind 2024 Apple Music Playlist

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/05/31

This week, Federico and John take the wraps off the official MacStories Unwind 2024 Apple Music Playlist, tease upcoming projects, and recommend a recent Apple TV+ show and a cozy videogame. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn’t secure it can’t access your apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo now. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment John and Federico tease new projects coming to MacStories soon If you feel safe in the area you’re working in,

22:47

A Small Fire at 3AM

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/05/24

This week, John updates listeners on his new 11" iPad Pro and Federico lights a fire, plus YouTube, app, and TV recommendations. Links and Show Notes The 11" iPad Pro Blowing fuses in power supplies Picks John’s Pick: Retro Game Corps Videos mentioned: I’m Starting to Love the Legion Go Emulation on the Lenovo Legion Go Who is “Russ from Retro Game Corps”? Federico’s Picks: Moonlight Young Sheldon CBS Apple TV app Up Next: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Follow us on Mastodon

20:14

So, I Was Thinking About the iPad Pro...

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/05/16

This week, Federico proposes an iPad Pro experiment and he and John both recommend Steam Early Access games, one of which is also on iOS. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn’t secure it can’t access your apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo now. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Taking Another Run at Podcasting on the iPad Pro Revisiting this story from three years ago... Podcasting on iPad Pro and Mac: A Streamlined Approach with the Sound

24:15

Federico Visits Medium Ben

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/05/10

This week, Federico and John discuss how Apple crushed it at its iPad event, and Federico lets loose in London. Links and Show Notes Crushing It Apple's Crush! ad Hugh Grant, Justine Bateman and More Slam Apple for iPad Pro ‘Crush’ Ad: ‘Truly, What Is Wrong With You?’ Apple’s New iPad Ad Leaves Its Creative Audience Feeling … Flat Federico Lets Loose in London MacStories' 'Let Loose' event coverage Photos from Federico's trip With Myke on the Thames Apple's Battersea Station atrium John Ternus

22:26

An Ant BBQ

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/05/03

This week, we return to an animal kingdom to discuss invading fire ants, raccoons, and wild boar before recommending a Mario classic and Amazon's TV adaptation of the Fallout videogame series. Links and Show Notes Ghost in the TV John Versus the Fire Ants Red Imported Fire Ant in North Carolina “Controlling Fire Ants, Pests That Seems to Always Be Present” Image Picks Federico’s Pick: Paper Mario and the Thousand Year Door (GameCube version) Original Trailer Remake Trailer John’s

21:46

iOS Retro Gaming 5 Eva

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/04/26

This week, why game emulators on iOS are a big deal, Girls5eva, and Franklin. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn’t secure it can’t access your apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo now. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment The Wild World of iOS Retro Gaming Related MacStories articles: Game On: Speed Running Game Emulation on iOS How to Load Your Game Boy Games Onto the iPhone to Play in the Delta Emulator Emulators Will Change the App Store

32:23

Cattywampus

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/04/19

This week, John is wired, we explore Southern expressions, share some Legion Go follow-up and have app, hardware, TV, and music picks. This episode is sponsored by: Listen Later – Listen to the Articles as Podcasts Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Southern Expressions Southern Phrases That Others Need A Dictionary For Are Southern accents disappearing? Linguists say yes Also mentioned: Markdownload Safari extension Legion Go Follow-Up Also mentioned: Espresso 17 Pro Picks

46:24

It's All Been Leading up to This

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/04/12

This week, at long last, Federico has reached the pinnacle of handheld gaming with a setup that he's been working toward for years. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn't secure it can't access your apps. It's Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo now. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Espresso soda follow-up Moka Drink from Cosenza Brasilena A Federico Videogame Surprise SteamOS-like Linux Projects Nobara Linux Bazzite Dual Boot Guide - BazziteOS and

29:03

I Don't Believe This Website

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/04/05

This week, cicadas invade Italian TV, John tries an espresso soda, Dragon's Dogma 2, The Creator, and what's next in our media queues. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Previous cicada coverage Espresso Sodas Coffee soda: a Calabrian soft drink A recipe Pickle Flavored Almonds from Ruminate 181 Picks Federico’s Pick: Dragon's Dogma 2 Launch Trailer Into the Aether, Dragon's Dogma: The Third Pillar (feat. Dragon's Dogma 2 I Love That Dragon’s Dogma 2 Doesn’t Let Me Save Scum John’s

32:40

Federico's Film Fest: Memento

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/03/29

This week, Federico and John are joined by Jonathan Reed to discuss Christopher Nolan's film, Memento and our weekly On Deck picks. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn't secure it can't access your apps. It's Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo now. Links and Show Notes Federico's Film Fest Thanks to everyone who suggested films to Federico after last week's episode of MacStories Unwind. If you'd still like to recommend a movie to him please get in touch on

25:03

Okay, I Have a Whole Thing

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/03/22

This week, Federico watched Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind and has a request for listeners, and John's favorite new TV show is The Gentlemen. Links and Show Notes Picks Federico’s Pick: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Also mentioned: Eternal Sunshine by Ariana Grande Momento Letterboxd Day One Sequel Criterion Napoleon Magic Rays of Light: Napoleon and Oscars Predictions Send Federico your movie recommendations on Mastodon or Threads John’s Pick: The Gentlemen Trailer

23:12

MacStories Unwind: A Videogame Doubleheader

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/03/15

Spring is in the air, the cicadas are coming, and Federico is teasing a bigger and better MultiButton shortcut. That makes it the perfect time for a videogame doubleheader with Balatro and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – Ensure that if a device isn't secure it can't access your apps. It's Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo now. Links and Show Notes Double Brood Invasion Imminent Billions of cicadas are set to appear in a rare ‘double brood emergence,’

34:37

Live MacPad Q&A from the Club MacStories Town Hall

MacStories Unwind ·

2024/03/08

This week, Federico and John are joined by Jonathan Reed in the Club MacStories Discord community for a live question and answer session about Federico's MacPad setup. Links and Show Notes MacPad: How I Created the Hybrid Mac-iPad Laptop and Tablet That Apple Won’t Make AppStories, Episode 373 – Introducing the MacPad Hypervisor visualization on the iPad Black Rock Kickstand Cover Cover Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico

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