

MacStories Unwind
Federico Viticci and John Voorhees
MacStories Unwind is a fun exploration of media and more.
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May 3, 2024 • 22min
An Ant BBQ
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.

Apr 26, 2024 • 22min
iOS Retro Gaming 5 Eva
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

Apr 19, 2024 • 32min
Cattywampus
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

Apr 12, 2024 • 46min
It's All Been Leading up to This
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.

Apr 5, 2024 • 29min
I Don't Believe This Website
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.

Mar 29, 2024 • 33min
Federico's Film Fest: Memento
Film enthusiast Jonathan Reed joins the hosts to dissect Christopher Nolan's 'Memento' discussing its intricate plot, manipulative characters, and exploration of memory. They also share their entertainment choices including the Steve Martin documentary on Apple TV Plus.

Mar 22, 2024 • 25min
Okay, I Have a Whole Thing
This podcast discusses Federico's movie recommendations like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, John's favorite new TV show The Gentlemen, exploring film narratives, memory erasure concept, and balancing public and private movie reviews. They also talk about shortcuts for creating artwork, setting movie preferences, and upcoming TV shows and movies in the queue.

Mar 15, 2024 • 23min
MacStories Unwind: A Videogame Doubleheader
In this podcast, they discuss the upcoming double brood emergence of cicadas, a new contextual functionality for iPhone shortcuts, and a unique card game with roguelike elements. They also explore the benefits of playing Final Fantasy VII Remake for newcomers.

Mar 8, 2024 • 35min
Live MacPad Q&A from the Club MacStories Town Hall
Join Federico, John, and Jonathan in a live Q&A session on MacPad setup. Topics include virtualization, iCloud Drive integration, BlackRock cover, productivity tips, and DIY hinge system for Mac-iPad hybrid.

Mar 1, 2024 • 24min
Obsessing over Wi-Fi
Hosts discuss upcoming projects at MacStories, share Wi-Fi setup obsessions, explore ASUS routers for better connectivity, introduce Collide Device Trust solution, optimize network setup with Ethernet backhaul, and navigate challenges of remote gaming over Wi-Fi.


