This episode is sponsored by: Longplay – Rediscover, enjoy and organize your album collection. 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 Top 5: the record by boygenius So Much for Stardust by Fallout Boy One More Time by Blink 182 The Maine by The Maine Lobes by We are Scientists Federico's Album of the Year the record by boygenius Federico’s Honorable Mentions: Guts by Olivia Rod...
Dec 08, 2023•32 min•Ep 181•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Gaming gear Sony PlayStation Portal Digital Foundry Portal review Valve Steam Deck OLED ROG Ally Lenovo Legion Go Wi-Fi gear Eero Pro 6 Federico's Apple Watch charging puck Linksys Atlas 6E router GL.iNet GL-MT1300 wireless travel router Working On the Go with the GL.iNet GL-MT3000 WiFi 6 Travel Router Streaming software...
Dec 01, 2023•32 min•Ep 180•Transcript available on Metacast Federico Has Questions About Thanksgiving The president once again pardons turkeys who did nothing wrong, but why? Federico’s Pick: Suburræterna on Netflix Trailer Previous Recommendation: Suburra: Blood on Rome on Netflix John’s Pick: A Murder at the End of the World on Hulu - Trailer...
Nov 24, 2023•20 min•Ep 179•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Show Notes Watch: Trailer Read: IGN - Super Mario Bros. the Fastest Selling Mario Game Polygon Review An excellent breakdown of the design of the game from Eurogamer . Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Jonathan Reed Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci John Voorhees...
Nov 17, 2023•30 min•Ep 178•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives on Max Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burgers Season 2, Episode 12. Starts at 00:13:02. Smoque BBQ Season 2, Episode 6. Starts at 00:07:23. Del Rhea's Chicken Basket Season 5, Episode 9. Starts at 00:13:00. Food Network page Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram Fede...
Nov 10, 2023•26 min•Ep 177•Transcript available on Metacast Links and Show Notes Capturing ideas and tasks with Things Things by Cultured Code Connected, Episode 474 , Redesigned Into a Butterfly Federico’s Pick: Now and Then by The Beatles John’s Pick: Crkd Nitro Deck , Purple Limited Edition with carrying case Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees...
Nov 03, 2023•21 min•Ep 176•Transcript available on Metacast Links and Show Notes Gadgets Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera review: bigger view, fewer notifications Nubia RedMagic Adapter for Red Magic 7 Food Pulled Pork Hushpuppies Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci John Voorhees...
Oct 27, 2023•19 min•Ep 175•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Unplugged If you could interview one creative person, who would it be? Shigeru Miyamoto Phoebe Bridgers If you could play games from just one console maker, which would it be? Nintendo Also mentioned: Analogue is making a 4K Nintendo 64 Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Super Mario Bros. Wonder Media Picks Federico’s Pick: Cocoon Tr...
Oct 20, 2023•22 min•Ep 174•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is sponsored by: iMazing 3 is coming, macOS and the public beta is available now. Links and Show Notes Watch Season 3 Trailer No one roasts Conan O'Brien like Martin Short Read: Why We Keep Putting Up With Martin Short Martin Short Defended by Fans and Celebrities After Critic Calls Him ‘Desperately Unfunny' Additional recommendations: Federico - The Greatest Showman on Apple TV Jonathan - Steve Martin & Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life on Netflix F...
Oct 13, 2023•31 min•Ep 173•Transcript available on Metacast 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 John's Pick Flora and Son , on Apple TV+ Trailer Federico's Pick XREAL Air XREAL Beam Also mentioned: Genki Convert Dock Mini Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci John Voorhees...
Oct 06, 2023•23 min•Ep 172•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Mastod...
Sep 29, 2023•24 min•Ep 171•Transcript available on Metacast 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 M...
Sep 22, 2023•22 min•Ep 170•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is sponsored by: Daylite CRM : Spend less time managing your business and spend more time doing what you love. Regain control now! Links and Show Notes John’s Pick Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark: Watch the Trailer Watch in the Apple TV App Jonathan's Pick Memento: Watch the Trailer Watch in the Apple TV App Read Memento Mori (Short Story written by Christopher Nolan’s brother Jonathan, upon which the film was based.) Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhee...
Sep 15, 2023•26 min•Ep 169•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Game Boy Webcam for iPad I Used a Game Boy Camera for FaceTime Video Calls in iPadOS 17 and It Was Glorious Game Boy Camera Analogue Pocket Analogue Pocket Dock Elgato Cam Link Capture Pro: UVC Viewer John’s Picks: Grits Plane Trailer Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram ...
Sep 08, 2023•24 min•Ep 168•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Simultaneous Invention, but for shopping Audient EVO 4 Ticci's Travels Formentera Ibiza Cala Sant Vicenç, Mallorca John's Pick: Run Across America App Store Website How I Tricked Myself Into Liking Running Anyone interested in forming a Run Across America team, get in touch on Mastodon or Threads . Follow us on Mastodon ...
Sep 01, 2023•25 min•Ep 167•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Show Notes Links and Show Notes John's Old Tech Pick: Danger Hiptop T-Mobile Sidekick retrospective (photos) The History of the Sidekick: The Coolest Smartphone of All Time Alex's Old Tech Pick: Review: Apple iPod shuffle (Fourth-Generation ) Behold, the iPod shuffle Curtain: Who would believe that this unassuming curtain: Hides one of the m...
Aug 25, 2023•25 min•Ep 166•Transcript available on Metacast Links and Show Notes Vacations, OS Updates, and Widgets iOS and iPadOS 17 After One Month: It’s All About Widgets, Apps, and Stage Manager macOS Sonoma: The MacStories Preview Hot Dogs Hot Dog History Real Italians Put Hot Dogs and French Fries on Their Pizza Ed. Note: We have reached out to Mr. Viticci for comment, who failed to respond before publication. John’s Pick: The First Two Pages of Frankenstein by The National Federico's Pick Only Murders in the Building , Season 3 Trailer Follow us o...
Aug 18, 2023•24 min•Ep 165•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Show Notes Links and Show Notes Universal Control macOS 12.3: The Magic of Universal Control and More Club MacStories Sample: Federico Achieves His Universal Control Dream and John Reflects on Indie Life John’s Pick : The Beanie Bubble on Apple TV+ Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci J...
Aug 11, 2023•22 min•Ep 164•Transcript available on Metacast Links and Show Notes Silo Watch the show: Official Trailer Silo Apple TV Show Page Read the books: Silo Book Series on Goodreads Silo Series Review on Wired...
Aug 04, 2023•35 min•Ep 163•Transcript available on Metacast 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 MacStories Unplugged Blue-Tailed Skinks Pickle Juice Phosphate Phosphate Sodas Pickle juice as a beverage The purported health benefits of pickle juice You Can Now Buy Pickle Juice Soda John: Imagine this but without any sugar, just salty carbonated pickle juice with a lot of garlic and dill Obsidian versus Notes Obsidia...
Jul 28, 2023•29 min•Ep 162•Transcript available on Metacast Links and Show Notes Ticci's Spanish churros from Xurreria Trebol Federico’s Picks : Music the record by boygenius (So Much For) Stardust by Fall Out Boy TV Shows Shrinking Platonic Silo Videogames The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom John’s Picks : Music First Two Pages of Frankenstein by The National the record by boygenius Movies Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse TV Shows Shrinking Videogames The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees...
Jul 21, 2023•24 min•Ep 161•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Show Notes Links and Show Notes Federico’s Pick : Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo John’s Pick : Hijack on Apple TV+ Trailer Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci John Voorhees...
Jul 14, 2023•25 min•Ep 160•Transcript available on Metacast Links and Show Notes The Fourth of July Where to Watch the Chicago Fourth of July Fireworks 2023 Fireworks regulations in the US McGuire Nuclear Station sirens sounded accidentally. No emergency at plant. iOS 17-Compatible MagSafe Chargers and Battery Packs Federico’s Picks: Anker 633 Magnetic Battery (MagGo), 10,000mAh Foldable Wireless Portable Charger Anker Nano Power Bank with Built-in Lightning Connector, Portable Charger 5,000mAh MFi Certified 12W John’s Picks: Belkin BoostCharge Pro Belki...
Jul 07, 2023•23 min•Ep 158•Transcript available on Metacast Ice Cream Gelato Ellie May's Dang Good Ice Cream Frozen Custard Dairy Queen Blizzard Cornetto Maritozzo Affogato Italian Ice Granita Grattachecca Platonic Available on Apple TV+ Trailer Vengeance Available on Netflix Trailer...
Jun 30, 2023•27 min•Ep 157•Transcript available on Metacast Links and Show Notes Watch: Game Trailer Nintendo’s Ask the Developer interview for Tears of the Kingdom Read: MacStories Review of TOTK Travel Guide App Available on the App Store here Listen: Remaster Ep. 118: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Check out Roman's App Sequel Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Jonathan Reed Roman Lefebvre Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci John Voorhees...
Jun 23, 2023•40 min•Ep 156•Transcript available on Metacast Links and Show Notes Wilmington, North Carolina Why Federico knows Wilmington Dawson's Creek One Tree Hill boygenius the record boygenius tour dates Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci John Voorhees...
Jun 16, 2023•24 min•Ep 155•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is sponsored by: iMazing – The Powerful Local Tool for iPhone and iPad Management Links and Show Notes A Decade at Dub Dub Cortex 143, Apple Vision Pro: Experiencing the Future The Prompt Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Myke Hurley Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci John Voorhees Myke Hurley...
Jun 09, 2023•29 min•Ep 154•Transcript available on Metacast Links and Show Notes John’s Pick : Laya's Horizon by Snowman Website Trailer MacStories review Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci John Voorhees...
Jun 01, 2023•24 min•Ep 153•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is sponsored by: SaneBox – Clean up Your Inbox Today and Keep It That Way Forever Links and Show Notes Play: The Last of Us Part I Watch: The Last of Us (Apple TV app) Game and TV Show Comparisons: THE LAST OF US Episode 1 Side By Side Scene Comparison THE LAST OF US Episode 2 Side By Side Scene Comparison THE LAST OF US Episode 3 Side By Side Scene Comparison THE LAST OF US Episode 4 Side By Side Scene Comparison THE LAST OF US Episode 5 Side By Side Scene Comparison THE LAST OF US...
May 26, 2023•34 min•Ep 152•Transcript available on Metacast Links and Show Notes Coming to America Coming to America is a recurring MacStories Unwind quiz where John tests Federico's knowledge of American geography, history, culture, and more. Geography What States would you pass through driving from Chicago, Illinois to Charlotte, North Carolina? Map Name three states that start with 'W' If you were in West Virginia, how would you get to East Virginia? The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Our Portable, Upscaled Nintendo Switch Setups More on AppSto...
May 19, 2023•24 min•Ep 151•Transcript available on Metacast 
