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The hosts discuss their new iPad Pro and a small fire incident. They recommend a retro gaming channel on YouTube, talk about the appeal of relaxing videos, and share insights on D-pad tests, Moonlight app, and Young Sheldon finale. Anticipation for Paper Mario release and Club Mac Stories promotion

This week, Federico proposes an iPad Pro experiment and he and John both recommend Steam Early Access games, one of which is also on iOS. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn’t secure it can’t access your apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo now. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Taking Another Run at Podcasting on the iPad Pro Revisiting this story from three years ago... Podcasting on iPad Pro and Mac: A Streamlined Approach with the Sound Devices MixPre-3 II ...and adding some Zoom magic based on Federico and Jason Snell's conversation this week on Upgrade Upgrade 512, Pros Are the Little Boats Picks John’s Pick: Peglin On iOS On Steam Also mentioned: Razer Kishi Ultra Federico’s Pick: Hades II Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Federico, one of the hosts, discusses Apple's iPad event and lets loose in London. Topics include Apple's controversial 'Crushed' ad, technology's impact on creativity, a trip to London's architectural wonders, event attendance numbers, and speculations about new Apple products.

This podcast discusses invading fire ants, raccoons, and wild boar encounters. They recommend Paper Mario classic and Amazon's Fallout TV series adaptation, diving into post-apocalyptic worlds and retro gaming nostalgia.

Exploring the world of game emulators on iOS, discussing the appeal of retro gaming and the impact on the App Store. Reviewing the TV show Girls5eva and the historical drama Franklin on Apple TV+. Recommendations for must-watch content.

This week, John is wired, we explore Southern expressions, share some Legion Go follow-up and have app, hardware, TV, and music picks. This episode is sponsored by: Listen Later – Listen to the Articles as Podcasts Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Southern Expressions Southern Phrases That Others Need A Dictionary For Are Southern accents disappearing? Linguists say yes Also mentioned: Markdownload Safari extension Legion Go Follow-Up Also mentioned: Espresso 17 Pro Picks John’s Pick: Delta Game Emulator GameSir X2S Controller for the iPhone and iPad mini Also mentioned: GameSir G8 Galileo iOS Gaming with the GameSir Galileo G8 Controller Turning the 11" iPad Pro into a Game Streaming Device Razer Kishi Ultra Federico’s Pick: Loot, Season 2 Trailer Fix You covered by Alex Melton Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

The podcast covers Federico's ultimate handheld gaming setup, including Linux projects and Thunderbolt 3 cables, while diving into the world of espresso sodas and gaming preferences on Lenovo Legion. The hosts share their journey of creating a cozy gaming environment in bed, powered by eGPUs and fiber optic thunderbolt cables, all culminating in excitement for a new product with a sponsor mention.

This week, cicadas invade Italian TV, John tries an espresso soda, Dragon's Dogma 2, The Creator, and what's next in our media queues. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Previous cicada coverage Espresso Sodas Coffee soda: a Calabrian soft drink A recipe Pickle Flavored Almonds from Ruminate 181 Picks Federico’s Pick: Dragon's Dogma 2 Launch Trailer Into the Aether, Dragon's Dogma: The Third Pillar (feat. Dragon's Dogma 2 I Love That Dragon’s Dogma 2 Doesn’t Let Me Save Scum John’s Pick: The Creator Trailer Streaming on Hulu For rent or purchase on Apple TV Also mentioned: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade On Deck John: Pepper Grinder Launch Trailer Ghost Trick Trailer Federico: Slice and Dice Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John are joined by Jonathan Reed to discuss Christopher Nolan's film, Memento and our weekly On Deck picks. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn't secure it can't access your apps.  It's Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo now. Links and Show Notes Federico's Film Fest Thanks to everyone who suggested films to Federico after last week's episode of MacStories Unwind. If you'd still like to recommend a movie to him please get in touch on Mastodon or Threads. Memento Trailer More about Memento: Chronological Edition Memento Mori by Nathan Nolan Christopher Nolan explaining Memento (Short Version and Long Version) Interpreting the Film Memento Let's Celebrate the Confusing As Hell 'Memento' Limited Edition DVD 20 Years Later On Deck What we're watching, playing, reading, or listening to soon: Federico: Dragon's Dogma II on PS5, Xbox, and Steam Trailer John: Steve on Apple TV+ Trailer Jonathan: Mr. Inbetween on FX Trailer Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Jonathan Reed Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Jonathan Reed Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico watched Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and has a request for listeners, and John's favorite new TV show is The Gentlemen. Links and Show Notes Picks Federico’s Pick: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Send Federico your movie recommendations on Mastodon or Threads Also mentioned: Eternal Sunshine by Ariana Grande Momento Letterboxd Day One Sequel Criterion Napoleon John’s Pick: The Gentlemen Trailer On Deck Federico: Your movie recommendations John: Palm Royale on TV+ The Holdovers Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees