Banana!
MacStories Unwind
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 . This episode is sponsored by: : 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 Federico installs an for OTA TV Picks John and Federico’s Joint Pick: Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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Shifting Workflows and a Dark Comedy
MacStories Unwind
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 . Links and Show Notes Federico’s Evolving Workflow: MCP and More Mentioned: Picks John’s Pick: Federico’s Anti-Pick: Unwind Deal Note: Sadly since recording, has returned to $14.99 but is still available as a $3.99 rental. Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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Our Updated Gear Setups
MacStories Unwind
This week, Federico and John discuss the updates to their work and play tech gear setups. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes Our Gear Setups Federico’s Pick: with built-in KVM John’s Pick: Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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Tending Your HomeKit Garden
MacStories Unwind
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 . Links and Show Notes Automation and HomeKit Crimes Love Island ( and ) Picks John’s Pick: on Netflix Federico’s Picks: Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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The Big Update You Probably Didn't Even Notice
MacStories Unwind
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 . Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment MacStories gets an under-the-hood makeover Wilmington, NC TV on Netflix Picks Federico’s Pick: by Yungblud , Season 3 on HBO John’s Pick: on HBO Unwind Deal $7.99 instead of $24.99 - $4.99 usually $20 Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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Beta Season and Crime Dramas
MacStories Unwind
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 . Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment macOS Tahoe Apple’s upcoming transcription API Picks Federico’s Pick: on Apple TV+ John’s Pick: on Netflix Unwind Deal – lowest price ever on Apple TV for $34.99 Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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Dropping Dropbox
MacStories Unwind
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 . Links and Show Notes John Quits Dropbox for Google Drive Picks Federico’s Picks: Friends John’s Double Feature Pick: Unwind Deal Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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Pretty Much as You Remember Me: A French-Inspired RPG and 70s-Era Crime Drama
MacStories Unwind
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 . This episode is sponsored by: – Boost Productivity and Gain Insights with AI-Powered Intelligence Tools Links and Show Notes WWDC Here We Come! Picks Federico’s Pick: John’s Pick: on HBO Max Unwind Deal , including...
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Beverley Hills Blogger: Behind the Scenes at Airbnb's Media Event and More
MacStories Unwind
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 . Links and Show Notes John Enters the Influencer Ring at the Airbnb Media Event Stay tuned for a special Airbnb interview on Monday, May 19th. Picks John’s Pick: Unwind Deal , Seasons 1–3 for $19.99, which is a 50% discount Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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Voze and Iticci: The AI Spelling Challenge
MacStories Unwind
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 . Links and Show Notes Unplugged: Picks John’s Pick: The Wayward Pines Trilogy Book 1: Pines and on Apple Books Federico’s Pick: follow up Unwind Deal $17.99 down from $40 Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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- Apple Reveals New iPhone 16e with Face ID and 48MP Camera
- Costco recommendations from an Italian 👍👎?
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