MacStories Unwind

By Federico Viticci and John Voorhees

MacStories Unwind is a fun exploration of media and more.... more

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MacStories Unwind episodes:

November 22, 2024Wandering Through The Woods With a Battery
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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Unplugged

In _Hot Frosty_ and _The Merry Gentlemen,_ Netflix Makes Nice by Getting Naughty

Picks

Federico's Pick:

[ROG 140W USB-C GaN charger]((https://rog.asus.com/us/power-protection-gadgets/chargers-and-adapters/rog–140w-usb-c-gan-charger/)

UGREEN 300W 48000mAh Power Bank with Smart Digital Display

Also mentioned:

Anker SOLIX C200 DC Power Bank Station (60,000mAh)

Anker SOLIX C300 DC Power Bank Station, Outdoor 288Wh (90,000mAh)

John's Pick:

Deadpool & Wolverine in 3D on on Disney+

Excellent with the Vision Pro

ALT CTRL: Best of 2024 Apple Music Playlist

Unwind Movie Deal

Deadpool 3-Movie Collection (currently $18 off)

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November 15, 2024The Smell of Burning Plastic
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Picks

John's Pick:

Tetris Forever

Bonus Pick: Tetris, the movie

Trailer the movie on Apple TV+

Federico's Pick:

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

MacStories Unwind Movie Bargain

Top Gun Maverick - $4.99 to buy and $3.99 to rent

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November 08, 2024An Audio Unboxing
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.

Links and Show Notes

An Audio Unboxing

PlayStation 5 Pro

Picks

Federico's Picks:

How to Die Alone on Hulu

Dragon Age: The Veilguard

John's Pick:

Over the Garden Wall

Over the Garden Wall 10th Anniversary Stop Motion Short

Additional Reading:

Over the Garden Wall's stop-motion anniversary short is the perfect balm Polygon

Over the Garden Wall Perfectly capturing the loneliness of October Vox

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November 01, 2024That Ain't Spooky
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.

Links and Show Notes

Unplugged

Happy Halloween

FAQs About Halloween In Italy

National Park of Abruzzo

Interested in Falconry?

Picks

John's Pick:

Pokémon TCG Pocket

Nintendo Music

Federico's Picks:

Metaphor Re:Fantazio

Launch Trailer

Only Murders in the Building, Season 4

Trailer

The Neighborhood

Trailer

Shrinking

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MacStories Unwind Deal of the Week

Scream and Scream (remake) Bundle

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October 25, 2024How We're Using Our iPad minis
This week, Federico and John share how they use their iPad minis along with a couple of TV shows.

Links and Show Notes

How We're Using Our iPad minis

Apps Discussed

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GoodLinks

Readwise Reader

Lire

TV Picks

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Dan Da Dan

Federico

Hijack

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October 18, 2024Paying in the Black
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.

Links and Show Notes

A Vacuum Dilemma

Dyson Gen5detect cordless vacuum cleaner

Dyson Gen5detect Accessories sold out

John's solution for Federico's balcony

Paying in the Black

Italy to allow larger cash payments despite central bank objections

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October 11, 2024Hot Rabbi
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.

Links and Show Notes

A Spooky Story

Brightwurks Debuts 'Here's to the Crazy Ones' Letterpress Poster for Charity [Update: Pulled]

Picks

John's Pick:

Slow Horses on Apple TV

Trailer

The Legend of Zelda: Echos of Wisdom Check In

Federico's Pick

Nobody Wants This on Netflix

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October 04, 2024I Look Like an Apple Promotional Photo
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.

Links and Show Notes

Federico Gets Help with Cable Management

Federico's new white microphone arm:

TONOR Microphone Boom Arm

John Does Hard Time at the DMV

As complaints mount over long waits, DMV head questioned by NC lawmakers

Pick

John's Pick:

The Penguin on Max

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September 27, 2024'I Want to Be Friendly With All Animals'
This week, an unexpected return to the wild kingdom, John's iPhone 16 Pro Max first impressions, and movie and videogame picks.

Show Notes

Links and Show Notes

A Return to the Animal Kingdom

Black vultures

A wolf in Rome

Picks

John's Pick:

The Fall Guy

Trailer

Rent on Amazon Prime and Apple TV

Stream on Peacock

Federico's Pick:

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

On Amazon

Launch Trailer

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September 20, 2024The Tail Unwinding the Dog
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.

Links and Show Notes

PlayStation Portal

Astro Bot

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

The Tail Wagging the Dog

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