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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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23:04

Foldables, Hubs, and Weekend Picks

MacStories Unwind ·

2026/03/27

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 of the Kingdom John's Pick: Anna and the Apocalypse Unwind Deal The Nice Guys. A funny private

17:18

Xcode for Mobile: It's Time

MacStories Unwind ·

2026/03/20

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 by OhSnap Currently $50 off John's Pick: The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins on NBC/Peacock

19:43

A Brave Neo World

MacStories Unwind ·

2026/03/13

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 World Tools mentioned Defuddle Superpowers 5 Kokoro TTS: Advanced AI Text-to-Speech A look at John's

21:33

From Press Releases to Pokopia

MacStories Unwind ·

2026/03/06

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 in the TV app. Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on

16:26

Cartridges, Vinyl, and Italian Rocky

MacStories Unwind ·

2026/02/27

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 perspective on the Italian industry of dubbing The Rise of the Italian Dubbing Industry Emily in Paris,

19:15

Blues, Bloodsuckers, and Binge-Watching in Paris

MacStories Unwind ·

2026/02/20

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 Federico's Pick: Emily in Paris on Netflix John's Pick: Sinners "Trying to leave their troubled lives

15:30

Title: Pizza, Marmalade Mysteries, and a Hulu Hack

MacStories Unwind ·

2026/02/13

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 the TV app. Marvel's epic martial arts adventure introducing a new hero is a steal. Affiliate link:

15:39

From Roman Parking Wars to Korean Kitchen Battles

MacStories Unwind ·

2026/02/06

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 Unwind Deal 🏎️ The Fast and the Furious: 10 Movie Bundle is just $49.99 in the TV app. Get the complete

21:24

Florida or Freeze, the Club Comes Home, and Idris...

MacStories Unwind ·

2026/01/30

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 Coming Next Picks Federico's Pick: High Potential John's Pick: Hijack on Apple TV Brendon Bigley's

18:16

Snowmageddon, Billionaire Blackmail, and Water Beds

MacStories Unwind ·

2026/01/23

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 the Inside on Netflix A Man on the Inside Season 2 Cast. Plot, Release Date: Meet the Stars Joining Ted

21:15

Clawdbot, Animal Crossing, and Mark Wahlberg

MacStories Unwind ·

2026/01/16

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 Horizons Unwind Deal Licorice Pizza: Paul Thomas Anderson's critically acclaimed coming-of-age tale follows

21:05

The Wonderful Weirdness of CES

MacStories Unwind ·

2026/01/09

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's Pick: Avatar: Fire and Ash Add to your Apple TV Watch List John's Pick: Parks and Recreation: The

23:06

The Best Music of 2025

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/12/19

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 by Chloe Qisha Ego Death at the Bachelorette Party by Hayley Williams Cosmic Selector Vol. 1 by Lord

24:31

Best Videogames of 2025

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/12/12

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's Backlog: Metroid Prime 4 Hades II Dispatch Ghost of Yōtei Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Unbeatable

22:16

The Best TV Shows and Movies of 2025

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/12/05

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: Running Point Nobody Wants This Severance on Apple TV Hacks John's TV Picks: Task Slow Horses on Apple TV

16:06

Turkey Trots, TV Affiliates, and Holiday Watch Plans

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/11/28

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 Last Frontier and Loot - both on Apple TV Stranger Things Brooklyn Nine-Nine rewatch Metroid Prime

16:45

Tech Nostalgia

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/11/21

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 Deal John's Favorite Christmas Movies (It's early, I know, but there are some great deals right now.)

21:38

Workflows and TV: Weekend Excursions, Dictation Apps,...

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/11/14

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 Wispr Flow Raycast for iOS Joint Pick Pluribus on Apple TV Unwind Deal Dunkirk is just $7.99 in the TV

13:33

Reality Obsessions, Rom-Com Returns, and Seafood Comas

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/11/07

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 Factor 2025 Piercesare Fagioli canta "Chandelier" di SIA | X Factor 2025 Audizioni 1

16:48

From the Wilds of Alaska to Lumiose City

MacStories Unwind ·

2025/10/31

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 is just $4.99. 🎳🥛🕶️ A laid-back slacker gets dragged into a chaotic kidnapping caper after a case of

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