Workflows and TV: Weekend Excursions, Dictation Apps, and Pluribus
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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 . 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 Joint Pick on Unwind Deal is just $7.99 in the TV app Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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Reality Obsessions, Rom-Com Returns, and Seafood Comas
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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 . Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment X-Factor Italy Picks Federico’s Pick: , Season 2 on John’s Pick: , Season 3 on Unwind Deals With debuting on this week, Apple has great deals on two of his other shows: is just $29.99 in the TV app is on sale for $29.99 in the TV app, too. Leave Feedback for...
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From the Wilds of Alaska to Lumiose City
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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 . Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Picks Federico's Pick: Available from: John's Pick: on Unwind Deal is just $4.99. 🎳🥛🕶️ A laid-back slacker gets dragged into a chaotic kidnapping caper after a case of mistaken identity. is $9.99 in the TV app. ⚔️🩸🌋 A Viking prince pursues a savage blood oath through myth and fire. Leave Feedback for John and...
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Notion Daily Notes and AI Browsers
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Links and Show Notes Notion Daily Notes AI Browsers Also mentioned Picks No picks this week. We’ll have a couple for everyone next week. Unwind Deal is $4.99 in the TV app is $7.99 in the TV app Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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Dishwasher Dreams and Gritty Crime Scenes
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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 . Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment robot mop and vaccuum Picks Federico’s Anti-Pick: John’s Pick: Unwind Deal , a time-jumping mob movie, is just $4.99 in the TV app Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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Unwinding Delayed But Not Denied
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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 . Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment John visits , which is decorated with the Picks Federico’s Pick: John’s Pick: on Unwind Deal In honor of the release of … …both just $4.99 in the TV app Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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Nights, Weekends, and Holidays
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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 . Links and Show Notes Unplugged Southern Cooking Picks Federico’s Pick: John’s Pick: , Season 5 on by Michigander Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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Big Mike and the Extended Shower Lifestyle
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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 . Links and Show Notes Unplugged Big Mike’s Shipping Shoppe Charging the Apple Watch While Showering Picks Federico’s Pick: John’s Pick: on Hulu Unwind Deal TV Series, Complete Boxed Set in TV app for $11.99 for 4 seasons/40 episodes. Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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The Aftermath of Review Season: Recovery and Reflection
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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 . Links and Show Notes The Aftermath of Review Season Picks Federico’s Pick: on HBO Max John’s Picks: by Beach Bunny by HAIM Unwind Deal 🔨 for $19.99 Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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Two Beady Eyes Staring At Me
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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 . Links and Show Notes Two Beady Eyes Staring At Me Unwind Deal for $4.99 in Apple’s TV app. Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
info_outlineThis 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.
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Automation and HomeKit Crimes
- HomeKit-Compatible Kasa Smart Plugs
- HDHomeRun
- Love Island (USA and Italy)
Picks
- John’s Pick:
- Blindspot on Netflix
- Federico’s Picks:
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