All 'AppStories+' Episodes

With AppStories+, fans of the show get a variety of exclusive perks that aren’t available to listeners of the free, ad-supported version.

Each episode of AppStories+ will include more of the show you love, with longer episodes that expand on weekly topics, explore additional apps we’re using, and cover of current app events and what’s happening at MacStories.

AppStories+ episodes are delivered ad-free a day earlier than the free version most weeks, allowing you to listen before everyone else or make sure you’re ready to start your week with the show. Also, AppStories+ is delivered at a higher, better-sounding bitrate than the free version of the show.


The Fractal Fragmentation of AI Tools

This week on AppStories, Federico and John look at the confusing array of tools and naming conventions used by Anthropic and OpenAI. On AppStories+, John explains how he automated two unautomatable Mac apps. Also available on YouTube here. [[audio_player]] This episode is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair...

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Apple’s Big Neo Week

Apple’s Big Neo Week This week on AppStories, Federico and John discuss Apple’s latest hardware announcements. Then on AppStories+, Federico explains Notion Agents and Workers and how he’s using them. [[audio_player]]...

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Our Apple Hardware Wish List for 2026

This week on AppStories, Federico and John cast our wishes for Apple hardware in 2026, covering everything from the latest rumored gear to more outrageous hopes. On AppStories+, John and Federico share their top three everyday uses of AI tools. This episode is sponsored by: Claude – Ready to tackle bigger problems? Get started with...

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App Intents and the Road to a Smarter Siri

This week, Federico and John revisit App Intents to discuss where it came from, what it can do today, and the challenges Apple faces in integrating it with Apple Intelligence. On AppStories+, John and Federico migrated their server setups and found themselves playing IT administrator. [[audio_player]] Sponsored By: Insta360 – Introducing the Insta360 Wave and...

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Pick a Pair: New Apps We’re Using

This week, Federico and John share apps they’re trying for the first time, including a calendar app, a text editor, a snippets utility, and more. Then on AppStories+, John shares his first impressions of Xcode 26.3. This episode is sponsored by: Claude – Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code. Insta360 –...

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One Notion: Two Approaches

This week on AppStories, John and Federico share the very different ways they use Notion. On AppStories+, we follow up on OpenClaw security concerns and explore the ways Federico is using it. [[audio_player]]...

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The Future of Apps in an AI-Coded World

This week, Federico and John update listeners on the ClawdBot-MoltBot-OpenClaw saga before digging into how AI will affect apps and app developers. On AppStories+, John covers why Creator Studio is such a fundamental shift in Apple’s approach to ‘Pro’ apps. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high...

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Terminal Tips and Claude Code Workflows

This week, Federico and John share their workflows and tips on how they use Claud Code and Codex to build automations.

On AppStories+, John and Federico explore the Apple and Google Gemini deal and the end of Shortcuts as we know it.


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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

AppStories Episode 469 - Terminal Tips and Claude Code Workflows

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A Very ‘Just Build It’ Holiday

This week, Federico and John complete their tour of holiday projects with a look at the tools both of them built with the help of Claude Code, Codex, and other tools.

On AppStories+, John pushes Claude Code by building a Safari web extension that integrates with Notion.


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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

AppStories Episode 468 - A Very ‘Just Build It’ Holiday

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