Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:
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.
Comfort Zone, Episode 49, ‘It’s a French Thing’ Show Notes
Main Topics
Other Things Discussed
- Schej
- Folder Preview
- Pinning
- Single-Space Challenge: Trying to Manage My macOS Windows All in One Virtual Desktop
Follow the Hosts
- Chris on YouTube
- Matt on Birchtree
- Niléane on Mastodon
- Comfort Zone on Mastodon
- Comfort Zone on Bluesky
MacStories Unwind, ‘Beverley Hills Blogger: Behind the Scenes at Airbnb’s Media Event and More’ Show Notes
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.
Also available on YouTube here.
Links and Show Notes
John Enters the Influencer Ring at the Airbnb Media Event
- Airbnb’s Redesigned App Combines Stays with Services and Unique Experiences
- Stay tuned for a special Airbnb interview on AppStories Monday, May 19th.
Picks
- John’s Pick:
Unwind Deal
- Fargo, Seasons 1-3 for $19.99, which is a 50% discount
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Magic Rays of Light, Episode 168, ‘Murderbot, Tariffs, and Trailers’ Show Notes
Highlight
Apple TV News
- Apple Previews a Wide Range of Upcoming Accessibility Features to Mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day
- Music Haptics Playlists | Apple Music
- Dance with Ben • Feat. Dancer Chelsie Hill | Apple Fitness+
- Deaf President Now! — An Inside Look
- Universal Music Group and Apple Music announce Sound Therapy
- PXPlay
- Apple introduces the 2025 Pride Collection
Trailer Talk
- What’s Coming in May 2025
- Bono: Stories of Surrender
- Stick
- Echo Valley
- F1
- Foundation
- Highest 2 Lowest
Apple Original News
- Preorder Wolfs on PVOD
- First Look at Acapulco Season 4
- Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy
- F1: The Album on Vinyl, CD, and Casette
- Bad Monkey - Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack on Vinyl
Releases
Extras
- There’s More Than One Way to Mother
- A Gift for Mom | Shot on iPhone in Spatial Video | Experienced on Apple Vision Pro
- Shot on iPhone 16 Pro | “Last Scene” A Film by Kore-eda Hirokazu
- Shot on iPhone 16 Pro | Behind the Last Scene
- Behind the Scenes with Blackmagic Camera and KoЯn
TV App Highlights
- Wick Is Pain
- Queen of the Ring
- Nonnas
- Poker Face
- A Minecraft Movie
- The Wedding Banquet
- Duster
- Overcompensating
- Bet
- The Brutalist
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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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