Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:
Comfort Zone
“The gang has so much to be thankful for, including you, dear listeners. ❤️
Oh yeah, and they find new ways to listen to music before being revealing their absolute favorite Apple app.”
Magic Rays of Light
Sigmund and Devon discuss Steve McQueen’s Blitz, new Apple Original documentary Bread & Roses, and the first episode of Concert for One featuring an immersive performance by RAYE.
MacStories Unwind
This week, a Thanksgiving guessing game, neighborly pies, NotebookLM, the Infamous Cousin Dave’s emoji habits, and getting started with retro gaming.
Comfort Zone, Episode 26, ‘This One Time at Bandcamp’ Show Notes
”## Weekly Topics
M4 iPad Pro
M2 MacBook Air
Libby
hoopla
Legion Go
Steam Deck
AirPods Max
Sony WH-1000XM5
Peloton Row
Other Things Discussed
Meross
Find a library near you
YouTube Music
Bandcamp
Nintendo Music
Spotify
Follow the Hosts
Chris on YouTube
Matt on Birchtree
Niléane on Mastodon
Comfort Zone on Mastodon
Comfort Zone on Bluesky”
Magic Rays of Light, Episode 147, ‘Blitz, Bread & Roses, and RAYE’s Immersive Concert’ Show Notes
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Submit your question for episode 150 to magic@macstories.net.
Highlights
Blitz
Bread & Roses
Concert For One: RAYE
Apple TV News
Black Anodized Mac mini
New Plex Design Preview
Apple Announces 45 App Store Awards Finalists for 2024
Trailer Talk
Apple Original News
First Look at Dope Thief
First Look at Your Friends and Neighbors
Extras
Stories from World War II Blitz Survivors in London | Blitz
Bad Sisters (Season 2 Original Series Soundtrack)
Apple Music’s Best of 2024 featuring Artist of the Year Billie Eilish
Kendrick Lamar – GNX
TV App Highlights
Dear Santa
Conclave
Memoir of a Snail
Robot Dreams
Nutcrackers
Senna
Last Summer
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Black Friday Deals
The MacStories Holiday Gift Guide for the Apple Nerd in Your Life
Nanoleaf Essentials Smart LED Color-Changing Light Bulb
Nanoleaf Essentials Smart LED Color-Changing Light Bulb (Four-Pack)
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 5 Starter Kit PRO
Up Next
Send us a voice message all week via iMessage or email to magic@macstories.net.
Subscribe to Magic Rays of Light on YouTube and follow us on Mastodon and Bluesky.
Sigmund Judge | Follow Sigmund on X, Mastodon, Threads, or Bluesky
Devon Dundee | Follow Devon on Mastodon, Threads, or Bluesky”
MacStories Unwind, ‘The Infamous Cousin Dave’ Show Notes
Links and Show Notes
Unplugged Segment
A traditional Thanksgiving dinner guessing game
Do neighbors really welcome you with baked goods?
Picks
Federico’s Pick:
NotebookLM featuring the Infamous Cousin Dave, who is bad at iMessage
John’s Pick:
Nintendo Switch Online
MacStories Unwind Movie Deal
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (deal may not be available in all places) ($10, $5 off)
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MacStories launched its first podcast in 2017 with AppStories. Since then, the lineup has expanded to include a family of weekly shows that also includes MacStories Unwind, Magic Rays of Light, Ruminate, Comfort Zone, and NPC: Next Portable Console that collectively, cover a broad range of the modern media world from Apple’s streaming service and videogame hardware to apps for a growing audience that appreciates our thoughtful, in-depth approach to media.
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