MacStories Unwind

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You Look Great in OLED 04/18/2025

You Look Great in OLED This week, Federico shares all the details about his new 4K OLED display, and John is obsessed with documentaries about the Barkley Marathons. Links and Show Notes Picks Federico’s Pick: John’s Pick: The Barkley Marathons Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/36225345

Bio Grifters and Side Quests 04/11/2025

Bio Grifters and Side Quests This week, we consider whether the dire wolf has actually been “de-extincted” and recommend a show on Apple TV+ and an excellent four-movie bundle. This episode is sponsored by: : Makers of incredibly useful audio tools for your Mac. Use the code MS2504 through the end of April to get 20% off Rogue Amoeba’s apps. Links and Show Notes The Dire Wolf Picks John’s Pick: Unwind Deal on Apple TV in 4K 50% off ($14.99 instead of $29.99) Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/36095635

Switch 2 Tech, Games, and Cutting-Edge Battery Packs 04/04/2025

Switch 2 Tech, Games, and Cutting-Edge Battery Packs This week, the latest on the NVIDIA tech driving the Switch 2 and a new Donkey Kong game brings back podcast memories, plus Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and a super-slim Qi battery pack for your iPhone. Links and Show Notes Nintendo Switch 2 and NVIDIA Donkey Kong Bananza on Relay Picks John’s Picks: Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/36007960

Summertime Drinks, A Tech Gear Update, Media Picks, and More 03/28/2025

Summertime Drinks, A Tech Gear Update, Media Picks, and More This week, Federico and John each share a couple of drink discoveries and John has updated his video recording and gaming setups, before they share a TV show, documentary, and movie deal. This episode is sponsored by: – All-In-One AI Chat Client for macOS. Download it on the today. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Dropping the Drinks Picks Federico’s Pick: John’s Pick: Unwind Deal Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/35911880

Vibe Coding in Another Life, a Live Album, and an Emo Tribute 03/21/2025

Vibe Coding in Another Life, a Live Album, and an Emo Tribute This week, Federico wonders whether John would have been a vibe coder if he started building an app today, and they share music picks along with a movie trilogy deal. Links and Show Notes A Vibe Coder Before the Term Was Coined Picks John’s Pick: by The National Federico’s Pick: by Your Broken Hero Unwind Deal $12.99 down from $30 Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/35807535

Escape From the Echo Chamber 03/14/2025

Escape From the Echo Chamber This week John is tricked by Daylight Savings, Federico and he reflect on how to avoid getting stuck in a creative echo chamber, share movie and music picks, along with a movie deal, and digress into the world of European cartoon theme songs before calling it a day. Links and Show Notes Avoiding the Creative Echo Chamber Picks Federico’s Pick: Live action remake of on Disney+ in the Italian version of ‘Under the Sea’ who plays Sebastian in the Italian version of The Little Mermaid John’s Pick: by Grace Enger Also: Compare the theme songs of to Unwind Deal - Jesse Eisenberg and Kirin Culkin movie $7.99 - just $2 more than renting Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/35699980

From Red Beans and NPC's Expansion to British Spies 03/07/2025

From Red Beans and NPC's Expansion to British Spies This week, Cajun cooking, behind-the-scenes of the launch of NPC XL, another great British spy drama, and a classic sci-fi deal. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment John Cooks Red Beans and Rice Introducing NPC XL - More NPC, Every Week is now weekly for everyone. Enjoy a new episode packed with handheld gaming news and other topics every Tuesday. NPC has . Please subscribe. We introduced , a brand-new, members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon at $5/month. NPC has joined the with a dedicated channel for community feedback and participation. Picks John’s Pick: on Peacock Unwind Deals ($19.99 -> $9.99) 2-movie bundle: for $11.99 Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/35578120

A Question of Character 02/28/2025

A Question of Character This week, Federico questions John’s character before discovering the joy of audiobooks, while John has been listening to more podcasts and has a question for listeners about which TV show he should watch next. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Federico digs into John’s history as a sports fan. Picks Federico’s Pick: Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick Audiobook version on Audible Digital John’s Pick: Which should I watch: Unwind Deal Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/35482765

A Food Extremist 02/21/2025

A Food Extremist This week on Unwind, Federico and John offer a peek behind what it’s like to wait for an Apple press release to drop, Federico critiques an Italian’s recommendations of what to buy at Costco and shares a videogame pick, and John has a new movie for listeners. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Costco recommendations from an Italian 👍👎? Picks John’s Pick: on Apple TV+ Federico’s Pick: Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/ /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/35377645

Not Cuddly at All 02/14/2025

Not Cuddly at All This week, John takes listeners back to the animal kingdom, before he and Federico share a couple of TV recommendations. Plus, John shows off a recent dream device acquisition. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Armadillos in the North Carolina mountains Picks Federico’s Pick: , Season 2 John’s Pick: , Season 4 John’s Surprise Transparent Follow us on Mastodon - Follow us on Bluesky /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/35287345

Never Bored 02/07/2025

Never Bored This week on Unwind, John makes a Kuzu discovery that may amuse Italian listeners, we explore bars and aperitivo, and we share a music and TV show pick, along with a great deal. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Follow-Up: Bars, Coffee Shops, and Bottle Shops A decent definition of Picks Federico’s Pick: by John’s Pick: on Apple TV+ Unwind Deal Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/ /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/35192735

Pursuing Pasta Perfection 01/31/2025

Pursuing Pasta Perfection This week, Federico and John do some regional grocery shopping, Federico pursues pasta perfection, plus a documentary and podcast recommendation. Show Notes Links and Show Notes Unplugged Shop the Pig: Grocery Store Names Regional Grocery Stores Kuzu Picks John’s Pick: on Max Federico’s Pick: Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/ /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/35098165

Uncooked 01/24/2025

Uncooked This week, a neighborhood explosion, oats, root vegetables, and coffee, plus a classic sitcom, a unique videogame, and an action-packed movie. Links and Show Notes MacStories Uncooked Picks Federico’s Picks: Friends John’s Pick: Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/ /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/34998630

Trying to Reach All the Senses 01/17/2025

Trying to Reach All the Senses This week, John judges Southerners’ handling of snow, Federico is a game streaming convert, and John has a new favorite series about the Troubles in Ireland. Plus, we found a great deal on a favorite sitcom. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment The South and snow captures it well Picks Federico’s Pick: John’s Pick: The book MacStories Unwind Deal of the Week Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/ /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/34895385

Weird CES 01/10/2025

Weird CES This week, John fills in Federico about pod people, creepy robots, light masks, AI BBQ, and other weird and wonderful sights from CES 2025. Links and Show Notes Weird CES Cute and Creepy Robots Pod People Light Mask and Facial Recognition Mask Holograms Follow Us In… Plus, Federico is a co-host on , John a co-host on , and you can find us on social media as ‘viticci’ and ‘johnvoorhees’ /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/34807325

The Best Videogames of 2024 12/20/2024

The Best Videogames of 2024 This week, Federico and John share their favorite videogames of 2024. Links and Show Notes The Picks Federico’s Picks: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Dragon’s Dogma II Astro Bot Game of the Other Years:GOTOYs: Also mentioned episode of NPC John’s Picks: Buy Buy Peglin Dragon’s Dogma II The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Astro Bot GOTOY: Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/34551840

The Best TV Shows and Movies of 2024 12/13/2024

The Best TV Shows and Movies of 2024 This week, John shares a trio of his favorite movies of 2024 and he and Federico share several favorite TV shows from 2024. Links and Show Notes The Best Movies and TV Shows of 2024 John’s Pick: Movies TV Shows , Apple TV+ , Amazon Prime , Apple TV+ , Netflix , Netflix , Apple TV+ Federico’s Pick: TV Shows , Apple TV+ , season 4 , season 2 on CBS on Netflix Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Follow us on Bluesky Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/ /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/34432500

The Best Music of 2024 12/06/2024

The Best Music of 2024 This week on MacStories Unwind, kick off the first of our annual ‘best of’ Unwind recaps with the best music releases of 2024. Links and Show Notes Songs from our picks and more: Picks Federico’s Pick 2024 Music Picks: Album of the Year: Top 5: Honorable Mentions: John’s Pick: Album of the Year: Top 5: Honorable Mentions: Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/34320765

The Infamous Cousin Dave 11/29/2024

The Infamous Cousin Dave This week, a Thanksgiving guessing game, neighborly pies, NotebookLM, the Infamous Cousin Dave’s emoji habits, and getting started with retro gaming. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment A traditional guessing game Do neighbors really ? Picks Federico’s Pick: featuring the Infamous Cousin Dave, who is bad at iMessage John’s Pick: MacStories Unwind Movie Deal (deal may not be available in all places) ($10, $5 off) Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/34204135

Wandering Through The Woods With a Battery 11/22/2024

Wandering Through The Woods With a Battery This week, Netflix is making sexy holiday movies, Federico is warming himself with GaN chargers and batteries, and John checks out the latest Deadpool movie in the Vision Pro, shares a new Apple Music playlist, and has a movie deal for listeners. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Picks Federico’s Pick: [ROG 140W USB-C GaN charger]((https://rog.asus.com/us/power-protection-gadgets/chargers-and-adapters/rog–140w-usb-c-gan-charger/) Also mentioned: John’s Pick: Excellent with the Vision Pro Apple Music Playlist Unwind Movie Deal (currently $18 off) Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/34109706

The Smell of Burning Plastic 11/15/2024

The Smell of Burning Plastic Links and Show Notes Picks John’s Pick: Bonus Pick: , the movie the movie on Apple TV+ Federico’s Pick: MacStories Unwind Movie Bargain - $4.99 to buy and $3.99 to rent Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/33945132

An Audio Unboxing 11/08/2024

An Audio Unboxing This week, Federico attempts to make audio unboxings a trend, plus he recommends a TV show and videogame, while John encourages listeners to try a decade-old cartoon. Links and Show Notes An Audio Unboxing Picks Federico’s Picks: on Hulu John’s Pick: Additional Reading: Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/33851897

That Ain't Spooky 11/01/2024

That Ain't Spooky This week, the differences between U.S. and Italian Halloween, plus game, app, and TV recommendations. We also share a spooky season movie bundle deal. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Happy Halloween Picks John’s Pick: Federico’s Picks: , Season 4 MacStories Unwind Deal of the Week Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/33737177

How We're Using Our iPad minis 10/25/2024

How We're Using Our iPad minis This week, Federico and John share how they use their iPad minis along with a couple of TV shows. Links and Show Notes How We’re Using Our iPad minis Apps Discussed TV Picks John Federico Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/33614117

Paying in the Black 10/18/2024

Paying in the Black This week, Federico suspects his new vacuum cleaner is the victim of corporate foul play, and John is denied a donut and apple cider slushie thanks to his reliance on technology. Links and Show Notes A Vacuum Dilemma cordless vacuum cleaner sold out for Federico’s balcony Paying in the Black Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/33515517

Hot Rabbi 10/11/2024

Hot Rabbi This week, John shares a spooky story, Federico and he both have TV show picks, and they update listeners on their progress in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Links and Show Notes A Spooky Story Picks John’s Pick: on Apple TV Check In Federico’s Pick on Netflix Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/33422157

I Look Like an Apple Promotional Photo 10/04/2024

I Look Like an Apple Promotional Photo This week, Federico gets some help tackling cable management and John does hard time at the DMV, but still had time for a gritty new crime drama. Links and Show Notes Federico Gets Help with Cable Management Federico’s new white microphone arm: John Does Hard Time at the DMV Pick John’s Pick: Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/33330207

'I Want to Be Friendly With All Animals' 09/27/2024

'I Want to Be Friendly With All Animals' This week, an unexpected return to the wild kingdom, John’s iPhone 16 Pro Max first impressions, and movie and videogame picks. Show Notes Links and Show Notes A Return to the Animal Kingdom Picks John’s Pick: Rent on and Stream on Federico’s Pick: On Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/33233722

The Tail Unwinding the Dog 09/20/2024

The Tail Unwinding the Dog This week, Federico and John unwind on air about how they’re doing post-review week, preview Federico’s Playstation Portal theory, and share family members’ reactions to iOS 18. Links and Show Notes Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/33145497

Are We There Yet? 09/13/2024

Are We There Yet? This week, as we approach the release of Apple’s updated OSes, Federico and John check in on where their reviews stand and the one distraction they’ve both allowed themselves in the final stretch. Links and Show Notes An OS Review Vibe Check Picks Federico and John’s Joint Pick: on the PS5 Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram /episode/index/show/4a9c6b5a-ec38-4b0d-a27a-8bcc69e44dd7/id/33046212

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