MacStories Unwind+
viticci@macstories.net (The MacStories Team)
A fun exploration of media and more
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Apr 23, 2021 • 35min
Viva L'Umarell
The Umarell Noam Blum on Twitter Umarell on Wikipedia Barn burners Viva La Focaccia Mafia Fugitive Caught After Posting YouTube Cooking Video Chicago's Untouchable Tours
Mar 12, 2021 • 29min
Where in America Would You Go to Buy New Dishes?
Apple Arcade Games Mentioned: Coming Soon Fantasian Wonderbox Older Games The Last Campfire The Pathless Sneaky Sasquatch What the Golf? Oceanhorn 2 Beyond a Steel Sky Newer Games Sp!ng NUTS Alba: A Wildlife Adventure Survival Z Other Old Games We're Playing Federico: Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions John: Pokémon Yellow
Feb 12, 2021 • 32min
A Productivity Parable, Boston Slang, and Accents
Mark Wahlberg Teaches You Boston Slang Note: Cursing alert. Jimmies vs. Sprinkles: Why Philly fights over what we call an ice cream topping Note: No Philly, you can't claim Jimmies. It's a Boston thing.
Jan 15, 2021 • 27min
Food, Travel, and Very Good Dogs
In this episode of MacStories Unplugged, Federico and John share the foods they miss from their past travels, discuss the frustrations with dining out and traveling with two very good dogs, and have some advice on stepping back from the brink before burnout takes hold.
Dec 11, 2020 • 28min
Craft for Work
In this episode, Federico and John expand on AppStories 197's discussion of note-taking app Craft with a look at how they are using the app to plan and manage projects at MacStories, plus a quick digression about Fabio.
Nov 27, 2020 • 27min
The Year in Music, 2020 Edition
Federico's Best of 2020 playlist John's 2020 Mix playlist Album of the Year picks Federico: how i'm feeling by Lauv Italian pick: Coraggio by Carl Brave Runner-Up: folklore by Taylor Swift John: folklore by Taylor Swift Runner-Up: Punisher by Phoebe Bridgers Five Bands That Define Our Tastes in Music Federico: Oasis Death Cab for Cutie My Chemical Romance Smashing Pumpkins The Cure Bonus Pick: Blink-182 John: REM The Clash New Order The Cure Prince Bonus Pick: U2
Nov 14, 2020 • 28min
Behind the Scenes: The MacStories Big Sur Review
Federico and John dive into a behind-the-scenes look at John's macOS Big Sur review including the tools used, making room for big projects, and finding the story line of OS updates.
Oct 30, 2020 • 31min
Bugs Along the Way
Samsung 1TB T7 External SSD Velop Tri-Band Mesh WiFi Router System with HomeKit support Netgear Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi System Control Ultimate Edition, Cloud Version Holedown 2112TD: Tower Defense Survival
Oct 17, 2020 • 45min
Federico's iOS and iPadOS 14 Review: Behind the Scenes
@ITrustJohnV iOS and iPadOS 14: The MacStories Review iOS and iPadOS 14 Review Extras: eBooks, Wallpapers, Shortcuts, Podcasts, and Newsletter
Sep 25, 2020 • 19min
It's Important Not Just to Be, but to Become
An update on Federico's iOS and iPadOS 14 review, plus a look back at a long strange summer John poses a question to Federico: One of these is your destiny, but you get to pick between them. Which do you choose and why? Click here to view the memes discussed
