MacStories Unwind

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.

The hosts discuss the positive effects of a UPS package delivery and details about their ongoing Club Mac Stories membership event. They talk about a funny incident with a UPS guy picture, a versatile cable for AR glasses, and their experience with an internet outage. They also discuss finding a quiet space to record and their preferences for working in a distraction-free environment.

Renowned video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto discusses his creative process in the gaming industry. The hosts express their admiration for Miyamoto's ideas and sources of inspiration. They also talk about their preference for Nintendo games and recommend a puzzle game called Cocoon. Additionally, they discuss a captivating 1950s period piece TV show with an empowering twist.

The hosts discuss season three of 'Only Murders in the Building'including the murder mystery, introduction of Meryl Streep's character, and their thoughts on the red herrings. They delve into their suspicions, highlights of the latest season, and analyze the end of season three. They also talk about their thoughts on a play within the show, recommend watching the entire series, and suggest a musical movie and live show featuring Steve Martin and Martin Short.

Discussion includes a new Apple TV+ movie about a struggling woman and her journey to connect with her son through music, a realistic and authentic depiction of family relationships, a glimpse into the future of AR with X-REAL glasses, and a discussion on a new tech discovery and USB-C hubs.

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 today! Links and Show Notes Road Trips Federico, Pittsburgh, and The O.C. Anna from The O.C. University of Pittsburgh, Digital Narrative and Interactive Design Sanremo Music Festival Casino Sanremo Apple Music in Podcasts The Matt Wilkinson Show Alt Ctrl Radio Apple News in Podcasts News Today News+ Narrated News In Conversation Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci John Voorhees

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 today! Links and Show Notes Federico’s Season of Sci-Fi and Tech: Tech: ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme ASUS ROG XG Mobile external eGPU Media: Starfield Foundation, Season 2 For All Mankind, Season 4 Light Bringer by Pierce Brown Other Games Mentioned: Sea of Stars John’s Pick: John's Downtime Plans: Home Assistant Yellow Games Dave the Diver Super Mario Bros. Wonder Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Audiobook version on Apple Books) Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci John Voorhees

The hosts discuss their all-time favorite movies, including Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark and Memento. They delve into the production and impact of Raiders of the Lost Ark, compare age differences in films, and analyze the intricate narrative structure of Memento. They also speculate on upcoming Apple product releases and express their desire for more options in Apple Watch bands.