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Jul 3, 2025 • 21min

Tending Your HomeKit Garden

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 here. Links and Show Notes Automation and HomeKit Crimes HomeKit-Compatible Kasa Smart Plugs HDHomeRun Love Island (USA and Italy) ‘Montoya, por favor!’ the viral Spanish clip that could change reality TV for ever Television The Guardian ‘Montoya Por Favor!’ Picks John’s Pick: Blindspot on Netflix Federico’s Picks: Mario Kart World Fast Fusion Fantasy Life i 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
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Jun 26, 2025 • 17min

The Big Update You Probably Didn't Even Notice

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 here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment MacStories gets an under-the-hood makeover Wilmington, NC TV Dawson’s Creek One Tree Hill The Waterfront on Netflix Picks Federico’s Pick: Idols by Yungblud And Just Like That, Season 3 on HBO John’s Pick: Mountainhead on HBO Unwind Deal Independence Day and Independence Day Resurgence 2-Pack $7.99 instead of $24.99 Furiosa Black and Chrome Edition - $4.99 usually $20 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
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Jun 19, 2025 • 18min

Beta Season and Crime Dramas

This week, John installs macOS Tahoe, he and Federico each recommend a recent crime drama, and we have a Daredevil Unwind deal. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment macOS Tahoe macOS Tahoe Press Release macOS Tahoe: The MacStories Overview Apple’s upcoming transcription API Hands-On How Apple’s New Speech APIs Outpace Whisper for Lightning-Fast Transcription - MacStories Yap Picks Federico’s Pick: Your Friends and Neighbors on Apple TV+ John’s Pick: Department Q on Netflix Unwind Deal Daredevil, Seasons 1–3 – lowest price ever on Apple TV for $34.99 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
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May 29, 2025 • 21min

Dropping Dropbox

This week, John quits Dropbox, Federico wraps up Friends, and John recommends a pair of movies and a Quentin Tarantino movie deal. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes John Quits Dropbox for Google Drive Picks Federico’s Picks: Friends Streaming on Max Box Set on Apple TV Friends: The Reunion John’s Double Feature Pick: The Order Fountain of Youth on Apple TV Unwind Deal Kill Bill, Vol. 1 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
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May 22, 2025 • 16min

Pretty Much as You Remember Me: A French-Inspired RPG and 70s-Era Crime Drama

This week Federico and John, share the news that they’ll be at WWDC together for the first time since 2023. Then, Federico recommends Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, an RPG that has taken a lot of gamers by surprise, and John is into Duster, a new JJ Abrams TV show set in the 70s. All that, plus a Raiders of the Lost Ark deal. Also available Fridays on YouTube here. This episode is sponsored by: Inoreader – Boost Productivity and Gain Insights with AI-Powered Intelligence Tools Links and Show Notes WWDC Here We Come! Picks Federico’s Pick: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 John’s Pick: Duster on HBO Max Trailer Unwind Deal Indiana Jones 4-movie bundle, including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, The Last Crusade, and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull $20 instead of $50, an all time low 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
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May 15, 2025 • 21min

Beverley Hills Blogger: Behind the Scenes at Airbnb's Media Event and More

This week, Federico quizzes John about Airbnb’s media event and how it compares to an Apple event, and John shares a superhero TV show and TV deal. Also available Fridays on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes John Enters the Influencer Ring at the Airbnb Media Event Airbnb’s Redesigned App Combines Stays with Services and Unique Experiences Stay tuned for a special Airbnb interview on AppStories Monday, May 19th. Picks John’s Pick: Daredevil: Born Again Unwind Deal Fargo, Seasons 1–3 for $19.99, which is a 50% discount 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
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May 8, 2025 • 17min

Voze and Iticci: The AI Spelling Challenge

This week, find out if we successfully podcasted our way to a new Pope. Learn just how poorly AI can spell Voorhees and Viticci. And, enjoy an audiobook pick, more thoughts on Friends, and a Marvel movie bundle deal. Also available on YouTube every Friday here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged: As the conclave continues, two seagulls steal the show on the Sistine Chapel roof A Poll on AI Misspellings Picks John’s Pick: The Wayward Pines Trilogy Book 1: Pines Audiobook and ebook on Apple Books TV show Federico’s Pick: Friends follow up Unwind Deal Guardians of the Galaxy 3-movie bundle $17.99 down from $40 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
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May 1, 2025 • 18min

A Return to the Animal Kingdom and Outdoor Spaces

This week, John and Federico compare wildlife notes, John is set up to work outdoors, Federico has an album to share, and John recommends a movie about ancient Rome. Also available on YouTube here. This episode is sponsored by: Textastic: The Powerful Code Editor for iPad and iPhone — Now Free to Try Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Groundhog, woodchuck – what’s the difference Picks Federico’s Pick: From Zero (Deluxe Edition) by Linkin Park John’s Pick: Gladiator II on Amazon Prime Video Also on the iTunes Store Trailer Unwind Deal Mission Impossible 1 - 3 movie bundle for $14.99 Mission Impossible 4 - 6 movie bundle for $14.99 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
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Apr 24, 2025 • 19min

He's Acting Like a Bird

This week, Federico gets silly with the Vision Pro, and John learns about crypto – typical Unwind stuff. Links and Show Notes Goodwill for Electronics The GRID Picks Federico’s Pick: ResMed Kontor Head Strap Forwardvia John’s Pick: Number Go Up by Zeke Faux 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
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Apr 17, 2025 • 26min

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: ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM John’s Pick: The Barkley Marathons The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young The Finisher: Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons “Make Peace With Your God” Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy  

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