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Podcast Rewind: A Dock-Free Experiment, WWDC Reunion Plans, and an International Treasure Hunt

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Comfort Zone

Chris brings some new apps, Matt defends himself for another hardware purchase, and Niléane’s no-dock challenge has brutal results. Then, Matt and Niléane really let Chris down with his end-of-show question. Like really, really let down.

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MacStories Unwind

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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Magic Rays of Light

Sigmund and Devon highlight Apple Original film Fountain of Youth from Guy Ritchie, break down the new features of CarPlay Ultra, and revisit feature documentary Deaf President Now! upon its streaming release.

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Podcast Rewind: Folding Phones, Window Management, Unwind Goes Hollywood, Murderbot, and Movie Tariffs

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Comfort Zone

Matt’s phone is folding more than usual, Niléane has blown up her window management system again, and the whole gang learns about themselves in the challenge.

MacStories Unwind

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.

Magic Rays of Light

Sigmund and Devon highlight the premiere of sci-fi series Murderbot, discuss the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on international film productions, and catch up on tons of Apple Original trailers.

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Podcast Rewind: An App Extravaganza, a Pair of Famous Seagulls, and an Audiobook Pick

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Comfort Zone

The gang gets to work defending their Mac login items. Who has the most minimal startup? Who has the craziest apps? This episode has more new apps mentioned in any episode of Comfort Zone ever!

MacStories Unwind

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.

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Podcast Rewind: Focus, Groundhogs, Gladiators, and an Apple Watch Anniversary

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Comfort Zone

Chris achieves a new level of focus on the Mac with a familiar app, Matt finds comfort for his sore fingers, and Niléane leads the hardest challenge ever put forth on the show.

MacStories Unwind

This week, Federico and I compare wildlife notes, I get set up to work outdoors, Federico has an album to share, and I recommend a movie about ancient Rome.

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Magic Rays of Light

Sigmund and Devon highlight the premiere of French-language Apple Original series Carême, discuss the Apple Watch’s tenth anniversary and how the device plays into their TV-viewing, and recap Dope Thief.

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Podcast Rewind: The Action Button, Fixing Finder, Vision Pro Antics, Crypto, and the Siri Remote

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Comfort Zone

Matt finally found a new use for the action button, Niléane is here to fix your Finder, and Chris raises the bar in the challenge in a way no one saw coming.

MacStories Unwind

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

Magic Rays of Light

Sigmund and Devon share their hopes for the next Siri Remote and recap Apple Original medical drama Berlin ER.

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Podcast Rewind: A Spicy Browser Extension, iPad Feels, a Fancy 4K OLED Display, Marathoning in the Mountains, and Government Cheese

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Comfort Zone

Niléane brings a spicy browser extension, Chris works through some iPad feelings, and Matt made the gang decide what app they consider “undefeated”.

MacStories Unwind

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

Magic Rays of Light

Sigmund and Devon highlight new Apple Original series Government Cheese, discuss streaming series cancellations in light of recent Mythic Quest news, and recap the second season of Surface.

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Podcast Rewind: Speedy Drives, Dire Wolves, Jon Hamm, and Cameras

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Comfort Zone

Chris has an external drive faster than you’ve ever seen, Matt has a new email app he swears isn’t his new favorite cult, and the whole gang does their best to redesign iOS and iPadOS.

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MacStories Unwind

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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Magic Rays of Light

Sigmund and Devon highlight Your Friends & Neighbors starring Jon Hamm, share early highlights from Blackmagic Design at NAB 2025, and recap their immersive VIP tours of Yankee Stadium.

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Podcast Rewind: Vibe Coding, Scrobbling, Mythic Quest, and Switch 2 Game Tech

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Comfort Zone

Matt has built an Obsidian plugin with a fun name, Niléane is keeping the scrobbling dream alive, and everyone tries to find a great new Raycast extension.

MacStories Unwind

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.

Magic Rays of Light

Sigmund and Devon highlight new Apple Original anthology series Side Quest and recap the recently wrapped season of its parent series Mythic Quest.

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Podcast Rewind: Task Managers, E-Ink Toys, Kombucha, Twitter, The Studio, and Severance

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Comfort Zone

Niléane insists she’s not bringing another task manager, Chris has a new e-ink toy he loves, and the whole crew finds interesting ways to add some more text expansion to their lives.

MacStories Unwind

This week, Federico and I each share a couple of drink discoveries and I have an update on my video recording and gaming setups, before we share a TV show, documentary, and movie deal.

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Magic Rays of Light

Sigmund and Devon highlight the premiere of Seth Rogan-led Apple Original comedy The Studio and recap the captivating second season of Severance.

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