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
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Coyote Fall
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This week, the weather has begun to change, coyotes are on the loose, and John shares his running tech. Plus Federico has a TV comedy for listeners, and John has a superhero movie pick. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes John’s Running Kit Picks Federico’s Pick: Hacks John’s Pick: Thunderbolts Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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Sports Comedies and the Return of MacStories Deals
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This week, John and Federico return from break to chat about how they spent their time off, the new MacStories Deals social accounts, two sports-related comedies, and a great deal on a favorite TV series. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes Summer Break and MacStories Deals MacStories Deals returns after seven years Follow it on Mastodon or Bluesky: Mastodon: . Bluesky: Picks John’s Pick: on Federico’s Pick: on Netflix Unwind Deal Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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Workout Buddies, Comedies, Videogame Podcasts, and Godzilla
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This week, John is joined by Jonathan Reed to recap the watchOS 26 public beta, and share a trio of comedies old an new, along with Brendon Bigley’s new project and a classic monster movie deal. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes A watchOS 26 Preview Picks Jonathan’s Picks: (original movie) and on Hulu/Disney+ on John’s Pick: Wavelengths Announcement Post: Unwind Deal (49.99 down from $14.99) Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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Oasis and Superheroes
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This week, Federico recounts his trip to London to see Oasis play Wembley Stadium, and John recommends the new Fantastic Four movie plus a great deal on a classic comedy. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Picks Federico’s Pick: John’s Pick: Unwind Deal Warm up for with the original: , released in 1996, is available in the TV app for just $7.99 Leave Feedback for John and Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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Banana!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
info_outlineThis 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 here.
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Two Beady Eyes Staring At Me
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- The Prestige for $4.99 in Apple’s TV app.
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