Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:
Comfort Zone
Surprise! Matt got a new iPhone (you’re shocked 😅) and Chris brings the new AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (yes, that’s the name!). Then it’s time for movie corner and a review of 2023’s film, Ferrari.
Magic Rays of Light
Sigmund and Devon highlight the much-anticipated debut of Wolfs, recap Women in Blue, and discuss a new tvOS “feature” impacting purchased content.
MacStories Unwind
This week, Federico gets some help tackling cable management and I did hard time at the DMV, but still had time for a gritty new crime drama.
Comfort Zone, Episode 18 ‘Ryan Gosling and Gladiator’ Show Notes
Weekly Topics
Other Stuff We Discussed
Chrome uses a ton more battery than Safari, right? Right???
Matt’s iPhone 16 Pro review on YouTube
Chris on Letterboxd
Matt on Letterboxd
Ferrari
Follow the Hosts
Chris on YouTube
Matt on Birchtree
Niléane on Mastodon
Comfort Zone on Mastodon
Magic Rays of Light, Episode 139, ‘Wolfs, Women in Blue, and the Sanctity of Credits’ Show Notes
Highlight
Apple TV News
Trailer Talk
Releases
Recap
Up Next
The Front Room
Mr. McMahon
Will & Harper
Babes
Evil Does Not Exist
Deadpool & Wolverine
Speak No Evil
Salem’s Lot
Gremlins: The Wild Batch
We Grown Now
Dìdi
It’s What’s Inside
The Franchise
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon: The Book of Carol
Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger
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MacStories Unwind, ‘I Look Like an Apple Promotional Photo’ Show Notes
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
Trailer
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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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