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In this lively discussion, a new AI personal assistant called Clawdbot is introduced, revealing its surprising capabilities and unique single-thread model. The hosts explore its practical uses across messaging and automation. John shares his delightful return to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, highlighting the game's cozy charm. Federico recommends Family Plan 2, featuring Mark Wahlberg’s action-packed role in a heartwarming story. Tune in for tech insights, nostalgic gaming, and movie recommendations!

Get the inside scoop on the quirks of CES 2026, where bizarre gadgets like novelty cat toys and breathing pillows steal the show. John shares why he skipped the event, critiquing the overwhelming AI hype. Meanwhile, Federico reviews Avatar: Fire and Ash, highlighting its stunning visuals. John embarks on a nostalgic journey through Parks and Recreation and teases an exciting superhero movie pick. Join the fun as they explore the weirdness of tech and entertainment!

Federico and John celebrate the best music of 2025 with exciting album picks from both sides. They debate Spotify vs. Apple Music and share their listening habits, contrasting singles with full albums. Highlights include Federico's praise for rock and punk influences from Slowly Slowly and NSFW, while John champions catchy pop from Chloe Moriando. They both name powerful albums of the year: Federico lauds Moving Mountains' post-rock sound, while John applauds fanclubwallet's layered pop-punk vibes. Tune in for a nostalgic musical journey!

Join a lively discussion about the standout video games of 2025! Federico dives into his growing backlog, featuring gems like Ghost of Yōtei and Hades II. John shares his excitement over top titles including Metroid Prime 4 and Donkey Kong Bananza. The hosts debate the allure of casual play in Mario Kart World. Don't miss Federico's ultimate game of the year pick, along with John's favorites that include sneaky indies! It's a celebration of gaming in 2025 with lots of laughs and insights.

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