This week's podcast features discussions on preparing for WWDC, updates to the MacStories Unwind playlist, launch of new podcasts NPC and Comfort Zone, a sad story about delayed shipment of Anbernic's RG35XXSP, a thrilling parkour adventure in Paris, advanced music setup with Marvis Pro, and deep personal meanings behind a metal album pick.

This week, Federico and John take the wraps off the official MacStories Unwind 2024 Apple Music Playlist, tease upcoming projects, and recommend a recent Apple TV+ show and a cozy videogame. 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 John and Federico tease new projects coming to MacStories soon If you feel safe in the area you’re working in, you’re not working in the right area. Always go a little further into the water than you feel you’re capable of being in. Go a little bit out of your depth. And when you don’t feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you’re just about in the right place to do something exciting. – David Bowie The Official MacStories Unwind 2024 Apple Music Playlist Picks John’s Pick: Dark Matter on Apple TV+ Federico’s Pick: Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age 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

iPad Pro features, small fire scare, retro gaming reviews, TV show discussions, Paper Mario excitement

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

This week, Federico and John discuss how Apple crushed it at its iPad event, and Federico lets loose in London. Links and Show Notes Crushing It Apple's Crush! ad Hugh Grant, Justine Bateman and More Slam Apple for iPad Pro ‘Crush’ Ad: ‘Truly, What Is Wrong With You?’ Apple’s New iPad Ad Leaves Its Creative Audience Feeling … Flat Federico Lets Loose in London MacStories' 'Let Loose' event coverage Photos from Federico's trip With Myke on the Thames Apple's Battersea Station atrium John Ternus kicks off the event in London Federico and John Ternus Federico in the iPad hands-on area Up Next Dark Matter on Apple TV+ 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 discusses fire ant invasions, raccoons, and wild boar encounters. They recommend Paper Mario and the Fallout videogame series adaptation. Federico's pick is Paper Mario, while John's pick is Fallout.

This week, why game emulators on iOS are a big deal, Girls5eva, and Franklin. 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 The Wild World of iOS Retro Gaming Related MacStories articles: Game On: Speed Running Game Emulation on iOS How to Load Your Game Boy Games Onto the iPhone to Play in the Delta Emulator Emulators Will Change the App Store Forever The Delta Videogame Emulator Launches on the App Store Picks Federico’s Pick: Girls5eva on Peacock and Netflix Trailer John’s Pick: Franklin on Apple TV+ Trailer Based on the book, A Great Improvisation by Stacey Schiff 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, 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 topics like reaching the pinnacle of handheld gaming, exploring gaming gadgets and open source projects, reviewing Lenovo Legion Go, testing USB and Thunderbolt technologies for gaming setup, using fiber optic thunderbolt cables for eGPU, and discussing tech products and sponsors.

This podcast explores the invasion of cicadas on Italian TV, tasting espresso soda, discussing Dragon's Dogma 2 and The Creator, and sharing what's in their media queues. They delve into the unique RPG game mechanics of Dragon's Dogma 2, highlighting exploration and combat, and also touch on pickle-flavored almonds as a unique snack.