Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:
Comfort Zone
Niléane is experiencing the lowest lows with gaming, but Chris is full of joy. Meanwhile, the gang’s attempts to use local LLMs ranges from similar low lows to joy as well.
In the Cozy Zone, Niléane challenges the dads to a wild mini game of Internet football (⚽ football, not 🏈 football).
MacStories Unwind
This week, John explains why Notion is finally working for him, after which he and Federico share new Apple TV series and videogame picks. Plus, two Unwind deal picks.
Magic Rays of Light
Sigmund and Devon discuss Apple TV+ rebranding as Apple TV, Apple’s exclusive deal with F1 in the U.S., and the possibility of Apple buying Warner Bros. Discovery.
Comfort Zone, Episode 73, ‘Boom, Firefox Out of the Question’ Show Notes
Main Topics
Shadow
Savage Raven by Skull & Co. GripCase
TomToc Travel Case
Other Stuff We Talked About
Matt’s Quick Notes app
Chris’s Shortcuts automation
Cozy Zone
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MacStories Unwind, ‘From the Wilds of Alaska to Lumiose City’ Show Notes
Picks
Federico’s Pick:
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Nintendo
Amazon
John’s Pick:
The Last Frontier on Apple TV
Unwind Deal
The Big Lebowski is just $4.99.
🎳🥛🕶️ A laid-back slacker gets dragged into a chaotic kidnapping caper after a case of mistaken identity.
The Northman is $9.99 in the TV app.
⚔️🩸🌋 A Viking prince pursues a savage blood oath through myth and fire.
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Magic Rays of Light, Episode 187, ‘Apple TV Rebrand, F1 on Apple TV, and a Potential Acquisition’ Show Notes
Main Topics
Apple Original Films’ “F1 The Movie” to make global streaming debut December 12
Apple is the exclusive new broadcast partner for Formula 1® in the U.S.
Warner Bros says Apple has shown interest in acquiring its TV and film library | 9to5Mac
Trailer Talk
Pluribus
Palm Royale
Come See Me In The Good Light
The Family Plan 2
Apple Original News
Hijack — Season 2 Date Announcement
Disclaimer Signed Vinyl
Releases
Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars
Mr. Scorsese
Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost
The Last Frontier
Loot
The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin: The Night of the Werebear
NBA 2K26 Arcade Edition
Down Cemetery Road
Apple Music Live: Gracie Abrams
Football Manager 2026 Touch
Extras
Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age — Season 3 First Look
The Lost Bus — An Inside Look
The Lost Bus — Jamie Lee Curtis & Cast Read Passages from Paradise
The Last Frontier — An Inside Look: Beyond the Crash
Jane — Jane Goodall on Giving New Hope | Season 3 Scene
Great ideas start on Mac
Invasion — Bringing the Apex Alien to Life in Season 3
The Morning Show | Another Take with Karen Pittman | Alex Confronts Mia
Pluribus — How’s the Flight, Carol?
Pluribus — Preparing For Takeoff
Fitness+ Artist Spotlight: Selena Gomez
Time to Walk with Phil Dunster
Up Next
IT: Welcome to Derry
Squid Game: The Challenge
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, Comfort Zone, NPC: Next Portable Console, and First, Last, Everything 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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