Which X Factor Contestant Stood Out for Us

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.

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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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm_W4N0npo0&list=RDqm_W4N0npo0&start_radio=1

Picks

• Federico's Pick:
• Nobody Wants This, Season 2 on Netflix
• John's Pick:
• Loot, Season 3 on Apple TV

Unwind Deals

With Vince Gilligan's Pluribus debuting on Apple TV this week, Apple has great deals on two of his other shows:

• Breaking Bad: The Complete Season is just $29.99 in the TV app
• Better Call Saul is on sale for $29.99 in the TV app, too.

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