MacStories Unwind

The hosts discuss 'Magic Raising Light' joining Mac Stories, recommend 'Godzilla minus one', and tease a surprise. They review the Asus Z13 gaming tablet and its features. They talk about limitations with USB-C power delivery and issues with finding alternative solutions. They discuss device performance, graphics quality, and disappointments with RAM limitations. They delve into the limited edition Z13 Acronym and its unique design elements. They recount challenges in seeking support for the Z 13 device and express surprise at the great support received.

In this episode, the hosts discuss Nintendo Switch emulation, the challenges of switch hacking and modding, and the process of ripping games and transferring save data.

The hosts discuss gaming hardware including the Asus ROG AllyXG Mobile 4090 and OLED Steam Deck. They talk about their experiences with gaming hardware and their enthusiasm for the Asus ecosystem. They praise the game 'Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' and discuss various exciting video games such as 'Sea of Stars' and 'Blasphemous 2'. They also share their holiday gaming plans including playing 'Spider-Man 2', 'Dave the Diver', and 'Dredge'.

The hosts discuss their favorite TV shows and movies of 2023, including 'Suburræterna' and 'Ted Lasso'. They also talk about the TV+ show 'For All Mankind' and a British spy drama called 'Slow Horses'. The chapter includes a sponsored segment featuring Television Time, an app for TV show tracking and discovery.

The hosts discuss their favorite music releases of 2023, including albums by Boy Genius, Fallout Boy, Blink 182, and Olivia Rodrigo. They praise the sound, lyrics, and atmosphere of these albums. They also mention their frustrations with a keyboard, plans for music discussions, and their favorite albums of the year so far. They highlight the Long Play app and its unique features. Sponsored by Long Play and Kolide.

The podcast discusses streaming games at home, including optimizing Wi-Fi reception, third-party remote play clients for PlayStation gaming, limitations of gaming devices, exploring game streaming with Intel NUC and eGPUs, and a discussion on Lenovo Legion, Steam Deck, and ROG ALA.

The podcast discusses the tradition of pardoning turkeys by the president, Thanksgiving lunch plans, Black Friday shopping experiences, and a murder mystery series set in Iceland.

The hosts reflect on their childhood experiences playing Super Mario games. They discuss their preference for 3D Mario games and their enjoyment of titles like Super Mario Sunshine, the Galaxy games, and Odyssey. They also discuss the graphics, sound, and gameplay of Super Mario Bros. and its recent return on the Nintendo Switch. They highlight the exciting changes in Super Mario Bros. Wonder and its accessibility. The hosts also have a humorous discussion about Bowser being a castle and Nintendo's obsession with castles in their games.

The hosts discuss Guy Fieri, memes featuring him, and the impact of his show. They explore the concept of Flavortown and Guy Fieri's positive approach to food. They also talk about a device trust solution called Collide and their experience at a burger place with unique ordering. Finally, they discuss a barbecue joint in Chicago and different styles of barbecue sauces.

Federico Viticci discusses capturing ideas and tasks with Things by Cultured Code, while John Voorhees shares his pick of the Crkd Nitro Deck, Purple Limited Edition gaming controller case. Topics include the challenges of note-taking apps, using the inbox feature in task managers, the creation of the 'Get Back' documentary and the blending of old tracks for a powerful Beatles song, and exploring a unique Nintendo Switch controller case with low latency connection and programmable buttons.