The Latest from Comfort Zone, Magic Rays of Light, and MacStories Unwind

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

Wonder Pets: In the City

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

Wicked

A Man on the Inside

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Subscribe to Magic Rays of Light on YouTube and follow us on Mastodon and Bluesky.

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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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