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Shifting Workflows and a Dark Comedy18 Jul 202500:21:57

This week, Federico’s return to Apple system apps has ended and new workflow experiments have begun. Plus, John shares a dark comedy, and Federico has an anti-pick.

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Federico’s Evolving Workflow: MCP and More

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  • Note: Sadly since recording, Zombieland has returned to $14.99 but is still available as a $3.99 rental.

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Our Updated Gear Setups11 Jul 202500:18:47

This week, Federico and John discuss the updates to their work and play tech gear setups.

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Our Gear Setups

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Tending Your HomeKit Garden04 Jul 202500:21:24

This week, automation crimes, HomeKit Gardens, tattoo crime shows, and videogames. It’s a packed episode, just in time for the long holiday weekend in the U.S.

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Automation and HomeKit Crimes

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The Big Update You Probably Didn't Even Notice27 Jun 202500:17:18

This week, Federico and John dig into MacStories’ big infrastructure update, John tours Wilmington, NC TV locations, and they both have TV, movie, and music picks, plus two movie deals.

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Beta Season and Crime Dramas20 Jun 202500:18:09

This week, John installs macOS Tahoe, he and Federico each recommend a recent crime drama, and we have a Daredevil Unwind deal.

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Daredevil, Seasons 1–3 – lowest price ever on Apple TV for $34.99

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Dropping Dropbox30 May 202500:20:37

This week, John quits Dropbox, Federico wraps up Friends, and John recommends a pair of movies and a Quentin Tarantino movie deal.

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John Quits Dropbox for Google Drive

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Pretty Much as You Remember Me: A French-Inspired RPG and 70s-Era Crime Drama23 May 202500:17:56

This week Federico and John, share the news that they’ll be at WWDC together for the first time since 2023. Then, Federico recommends Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, an RPG that has taken a lot of gamers by surprise, and John is into Duster, a new JJ Abrams TV show set in the 70s. All that, plus a Raiders of the Lost Ark deal.

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WWDC Here We Come!

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  • Indiana Jones 4-movie bundle, including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, The Last Crusade, and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
    • $20 instead of $50, an all time low

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Beverley Hills Blogger: Behind the Scenes at Airbnb's Media Event and More16 May 202500:20:54

This week, Federico quizzes John about Airbnb’s media event and how it compares to an Apple event, and John shares a superhero TV show and TV deal.

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John Enters the Influencer Ring at the Airbnb Media Event

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  • Fargo, Seasons 1–3 for $19.99, which is a 50% discount

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Voze and Iticci: The AI Spelling Challenge09 May 202500:17:05

This week, find out if we successfully podcasted our way to a new Pope. Learn just how poorly AI can spell Voorhees and Viticci. And, enjoy an audiobook pick, thoughts on Friends, and a Marvel movie bundle deal.

Also available on YouTube every Friday here.

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A Return to the Animal Kingdom and Outdoor Spaces02 May 202500:20:57

This week, John and Federico compare wildlife notes, John is set up to work outdoors, Federico has an album to share, and John recommends a movie about ancient Rome.

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He's Acting Like a Bird25 Apr 202500:18:58

This week, Federico gets silly with the Vision Pro, and John learns about crypto – typical Unwind stuff.

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Goodwill for Electronics

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You Look Great in OLED18 Apr 202500:26:11

This week, Federico shares all the details about his new 4K OLED display, and John is obsessed with documentaries about the Barkley Marathons.

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Bio Grifters and Side Quests11 Apr 202500:22:20

This week, we consider whether the dire wolf has actually been “de-extincted” and recommend a show on Apple TV+ and an excellent four-movie bundle.

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Switch 2 Tech, Games, and Cutting-Edge Battery Packs04 Apr 202500:18:34

This week, the latest on the NVIDIA tech driving the Switch 2 and a new Donkey Kong game brings back podcast memories, plus Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and a super-slim Qi battery pack for your iPhone.

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Nintendo Switch 2 and NVIDIA

Donkey Kong Bananza

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Summertime Drinks, A Tech Gear Update, Media Picks, and More28 Mar 202500:20:34

This week, Federico and John each share a couple of drink discoveries and John has updated his video recording and gaming setups, before they share a TV show, documentary, and movie deal.

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Vibe Coding in Another Life, a Live Album, and an Emo Tribute21 Mar 202500:16:53

This week, Federico wonders whether John would have been a vibe coder if he started building an app today, and they share music picks along with a movie trilogy deal.

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A Vibe Coder Before the Term Was Coined

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  • John’s Pick:
    • Rome by The National
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Escape From the Echo Chamber14 Mar 202500:20:26

This week John is tricked by Daylight Savings, Federico and he reflect on how to avoid getting stuck in a creative echo chamber, share movie and music picks, along with a movie deal, and digress into the world of European cartoon theme songs before calling it a day.

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Avoiding the Creative Echo Chamber

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  • A Real Pain - Jesse Eisenberg and Kirin Culkin movie
    • $7.99 - just $2 more than renting

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From Red Beans and NPC's Expansion to British Spies07 Mar 202500:20:08

This week, Cajun cooking, behind-the-scenes of the launch of NPC XL, another great British spy drama, and a classic sci-fi deal.

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John Cooks Red Beans and Rice

Introducing NPC XL - More NPC, Every Week

  • NPC: Next Portable Console is now weekly for everyone. Enjoy a new episode packed with handheld gaming news and other topics every Tuesday.
  • NPC has a new YouTube Channel. Please subscribe.
  • We introduced NPC XL, a brand-new, members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon at $5/month.
  • NPC has joined the TWG Discord server with a dedicated channel for community feedback and participation.

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A Question of Character28 Feb 202500:17:03

This week, Federico questions John’s character before discovering the joy of audiobooks, while John has been listening to more podcasts and has a question for listeners about which TV show he should watch next.

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  • Federico digs into John’s history as a sports fan.

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A Food Extremist21 Feb 202500:20:06

This week on Unwind, Federico and John offer a peek behind what it’s like to wait for an Apple press release to drop, Federico critiques an Italian’s recommendations of what to buy at Costco and shares a videogame pick, and John has a new movie for listeners.

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Not Cuddly at All14 Feb 202500:14:17

This week, John takes listeners back to the animal kingdom, before he and Federico share a couple of TV recommendations. Plus, John shows off a recent dream device acquisition.

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Never Bored07 Feb 202500:20:59

This week on Unwind, John makes a Kuzu discovery that may amuse Italian listeners, we explore bars and aperitivo, and we share a music and TV show pick, along with a great deal.

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Pursuing Pasta Perfection31 Jan 202500:19:53

This week, Federico and John do some regional grocery shopping, Federico pursues pasta perfection, plus a documentary and podcast recommendation.

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Uncooked24 Jan 202500:21:00

This week, a neighborhood explosion, oats, root vegetables, and coffee, plus a classic sitcom, a unique videogame, and an action-packed movie.

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MacStories Uncooked

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Trying to Reach All the Senses17 Jan 202500:17:11

This week, John judges Southerners’ handling of snow, Federico is a game streaming convert, and John has a new favorite series about the Troubles in Ireland. Plus, we found a great deal on a favorite sitcom.

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Weird CES10 Jan 202500:19:05

This week, John fills in Federico about pod people, creepy robots, light masks, AI BBQ, and other weird and wonderful sights from CES 2025.

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Weird CES

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The Best Videogames of 202420 Dec 202400:23:37

This week, Federico and John share their favorite videogames of 2024.

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The Best TV Shows and Movies of 202413 Dec 202400:28:45

This week, John shares a trio of his favorite movies of 2024 and he and Federico share several favorite TV shows from 2024.

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The Best Movies and TV Shows of 2024

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The Best Music of 202406 Dec 202400:22:42

This week on MacStories Unwind, kick off the first of our annual ‘best of’ Unwind recaps with the best music releases of 2024.

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Songs from our picks and more:

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The Infamous Cousin Dave29 Nov 202400:23:37

This week, a Thanksgiving guessing game, neighborly pies, NotebookLM, the Infamous Cousin Dave’s emoji habits, and getting started with retro gaming.

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Wandering Through The Woods With a Battery22 Nov 202400:21:17

This week, Netflix is making sexy holiday movies, Federico is warming himself with GaN chargers and batteries, and John checks out the latest Deadpool movie in the Vision Pro, shares a new Apple Music playlist, and has a movie deal for listeners.

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The Smell of Burning Plastic15 Nov 202400:22:07

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An Audio Unboxing08 Nov 202400:22:02

This week, Federico attempts to make audio unboxings a trend, plus he recommends a TV show and videogame, while John encourages listeners to try a decade-old cartoon.

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An Audio Unboxing

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That Ain't Spooky01 Nov 202400:22:07

This week, the differences between U.S. and Italian Halloween, plus game, app, and TV recommendations. We also share a spooky season movie bundle deal.

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How We're Using Our iPad minis25 Oct 202400:16:56

This week, Federico and John share how they use their iPad minis along with a couple of TV shows.

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How We’re Using Our iPad minis

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Paying in the Black18 Oct 202400:22:55

This week, Federico suspects his new vacuum cleaner is the victim of corporate foul play, and John is denied a donut and apple cider slushie thanks to his reliance on technology.

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A Vacuum Dilemma

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Hot Rabbi11 Oct 202400:15:40

This week, John shares a spooky story, Federico and he both have TV show picks, and they update listeners on their progress in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

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A Spooky Story

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I Look Like an Apple Promotional Photo04 Oct 202400:17:15

This week, Federico gets some help tackling cable management and John does hard time at the DMV, but still had time for a gritty new crime drama.

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Federico Gets Help with Cable Management

John Does Hard Time at the DMV

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'I Want to Be Friendly With All Animals'27 Sep 202400:20:20

This week, an unexpected return to the wild kingdom, John’s iPhone 16 Pro Max first impressions, and movie and videogame picks.

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A Return to the Animal Kingdom

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The Tail Unwinding the Dog20 Sep 202400:17:56

This week, Federico and John unwind on air about how they’re doing post-review week, preview Federico’s Playstation Portal theory, and share family members’ reactions to iOS 18.

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Are We There Yet?13 Sep 202400:19:10

This week, as we approach the release of Apple’s updated OSes, Federico and John check in on where their reviews stand and the one distraction they’ve both allowed themselves in the final stretch.

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An OS Review Vibe Check

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  • Federico and John’s Joint Pick:

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An Official Weather Apology06 Sep 202400:25:51

This week, a surprise apology for rain, an update on our annual OS reviews and what we plan to do with our free time once they’re finished, and a TV pick.

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Too Dive-y, Even for Me30 Aug 202400:20:37

This week, John researches a local dive bar, as you do, before recommending gadgets that aren’t computers or videogame consoles and chatting about Loot, Season 2.

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Too Dive-y

  • It doesn’t get much divier than .

Favorite Gadgets That Aren’t Computers or Videogame Consoles

Federico

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The Limits of Public Gadget Testing23 Aug 202400:21:42

This week, John and Federico discuss peanut butter, the limits of testing gadgets in public, and Federico’s latest Spotify experiment before turning to a movie and two music recommendations.

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Peanut Butter Sandwiches

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Revisiting Spotify

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They Can't Slalom, But They're Good at Downhill16 Aug 202400:22:25

This week, Federico and John discuss alligator races and distraction free E-Ink thermostats for writers, plus a TV show pick and three videogame recommendations.

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Alligator and E-Ink Follow-Up

Here are some more survival tips from various wildlife departments and other experts:

If you can escape on land, run away in a straight line. Experts debunk the advice to zig-zag. Gators can move really fast on land, but only in short bursts and distances before they tire out.

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Two Weeks Is an Eternity09 Aug 202400:20:35

This week, John and Federico return to the animal kingdom and share their E-ink device hot takes, along with a movie pick.

Snakes, Alligators, and Bears, Oh My!

E-Ink Readers

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Media Tracking Apps and Picks with Special Guest Devon Dundee02 Aug 202400:23:31

This week, John is joined by Devon Dundee to talk about media tracking strategies and share three TV series picks.

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Media Tracking Strategies

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Summer Travel Edition19 Jul 202400:20:29

This week, John decides to take the iPad-only travel plunge, and Federico advises on which gaming handhelds to bring on a trip.

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Summer Travel and Tech

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An 'H' But in the Wrong Place12 Jul 202400:26:19

This week, John is joined by Jonathan Reed for some travel picks for John’s upcoming trip to London, plus a movie, TV show, and Irish band.

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Jonathan’s London Travel Picks

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To Catch a Bay Leaf Thief05 Jul 202400:19:29

This week, the Umarell return and a bay leaf mystery must be solved with technology. Plus, we have summertime movie and TV picks.

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