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Discover the top films and series of 2025 as Federico and John share their favorites. John's picks include the action-packed 'Fantastic Four' and the intriguing 'Thunderbolts.' Federico reminisces about classic comfort shows like 'Friends' while recommending new gems like 'Running Point' and 'Nobody Wants This.' Dive into the dark twists of 'Severance' Season Two and the heartfelt closure of 'Hacks.' John spotlights 'Say Nothing,' exploring its gripping historical narrative. They tease future discussions on gaming and music!

This week, the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, Federico is curious about American TV and has a TV pick, while John follows up on a couple of TV shows and other media he's looking forward to in the coming weeks. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes U.S. TV Affiliate System Wikipedia Picks Federico's Pick: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel John's Follow Up Picks and Upcoming Media Plans: The Last Frontier and Loot - both on Apple TV Stranger Things Brooklyn Nine-Nine rewatch Metroid Prime 4 Unwind Deal Star Trek: The Next Generation Boxed Set Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

This week, Federico and John explore tech nostalgia and the importance of tech history before picking a new TV series and music artist. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Tech Nostalgia Versus Tech History NPC: Next Portable Console, GameCube To Go Picks John's Pick: Down Cemetery Road on Apple TV Federico's Pick: American Motor Sports (420 CC Edition) by Bilmuri Unwind Deal John's Favorite Christmas Movies (It's early, I know, but there are some great deals right now.) Classics White Christmas It's A Wonderful Life Comedy Christmas Vacation A Christmas Story Wait, That's a Christmas Movie: Die Hard Trading Places So Bad It's Good Hot Frosty on Netflix 8-Bit Christmas Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

Discover how weekend plans can be enhanced using Instagram and Apple Maps for local outings. Delve into dictation app experiments where Raycast outshines others. Explore the intriguing premise of the new Apple TV show, Pluribus, featuring a contagion that causes euphoria and a character's mysterious immunity. Tune in for insights on privacy trade-offs in tech and early impressions that hint at exciting themes ahead.

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 here. 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. Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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 here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Picks Federico's Pick: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Available from: Nintendo Amazon John's Pick: The Last Frontier on Apple TV Unwind Deal The Big Lebowski is just $4.99. 🎳🥛🕶️ A laid-back slacker gets dragged into a chaotic kidnapping caper after a case of mistaken identity. The Northman is $9.99 in the TV app. ⚔️🩸🌋 A Viking prince pursues a savage blood oath through myth and fire. Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

Discover how daily notes in Notion can transform your workflow, as hosts explore the switch from weekly to daily entries. They delve into organizing and reviewing notes, plus migrating tasks to apps like Todoist. The show also covers the intriguing world of AI browsers, discussing their unique features and the challenges they face in real-world use. Skepticism abounds around their practical benefits, with discussions on promising contenders like Comet and Perplexity. Get ready for insights into enhancing productivity and navigating new tech trends!

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 here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Greenville, South Carolina Fall Festival Narwhal Freo X10 Pro robot mop and vaccuum Picks Federico's Anti-Pick: The Residence on Netflix John's Pick: Task on HBO Max Unwind Deal Looper, a time-jumping mob movie, is just $4.99 in the TV app Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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 here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment John visits Florence, which is decorated with the Picks Federico's Pick: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles John's Pick: The Lost Bus on Apple TV+ Unwind Deal In honor of the release of Tron Ares… Tron Tron Legacy …both just $4.99 in the TV app Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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 here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Southern Cooking Pecan Pie Pimento Cheese Dip Fried Okra Picks Federico's Pick: Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Triple Click Tactics episode Hades II Donkey Kong Bananza Hollow Knight: Silksong Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Despelote Mika and the Witch's Mountain John's Pick: Slow Horses, Season 5 on Apple TV+ Michigander by Michigander Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy