

MacStories Unwind
Federico Viticci and John Voorhees
MacStories Unwind is a fun exploration of media and more.
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Dec 15, 2023 • 33min
The Best TV Shows and Movies of 2023
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.

Dec 8, 2023 • 32min
The Best Music of 2023
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.

Dec 1, 2023 • 35min
Streaming Games at Home
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.

Nov 24, 2023 • 35min
The Untold Story of Turkey Pardons
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.
Nov 17, 2023 • 35min
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
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.

Nov 10, 2023 • 35min
A Trip to Flavortown
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.

Nov 3, 2023 • 35min
You Know I Have a Problem with Controllers
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.

Oct 27, 2023 • 19min
Don't Bend the Fiber
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.

Oct 20, 2023 • 22min
A Nintendo Boy at Heart
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.
Oct 13, 2023 • 35min
AV Club Edition, Only Murders in the Building
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.


