Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This week, AppStories returns with details on the projects Federico and John worked on during their breaks.
On AppStories+, the importance of breaks and finding ways to unwind.
This episode is sponsored by:
• Steamclock – We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. – steamclock.com/appstories
• Xsolla – 🚀 Launch a high-performing branded Web Shop in minutes—or build a fully custom storefront without the hassle. Xsolla’s modular solution reduces platform fees, supports 1,000+ global payment methods, and ships with built-in LiveOps and customization tools—so every purchase puts more revenue back in your studio’s pocket. – xsolla.com/mobile-web-shop?utm_source=content-syndication&utm_medium=infuencer&utm_campaign=webshop2025&utm_content=AppStories
Links and Show Notes
Our Summer Break Projects
• Federico:
• Set up a Notion database for his work. – notion.com
• Also mentioned:
• Shortwave – shortwave.com
• Claude – claude.ai
• Drafts – getdrafts.com
• Nautomate – https://www.nautomate.app
• John:
• Updated his audio setup with the MOTU M4 audio interface – amzn.to/4mRBCi8
• Got organized with the help of IKEA’s Kallax – ikea.com/us/en/p/kallax-shelf-unit-black-brown-40275846/#content and Invallning – ikea.com/us/en/p/invallning-utility-cart-for-boxes-white-10569398
• Built automations for MacStories Deals that work with Mastodon – mastodon.macstories.net/@MacStoriesDeals and Bluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/macstoriesdeals.macstories.net
AppStories+ Post-Show
• Why we take breaks
Visit AppStories.net to learn more about the extended, high bitrate audio version of AppStories that is delivered early each week and subscribe – http://appstories.plus
Check out our Desk Setups – macstories.net/setups
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• Federico Viticci – mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci
• John Voorhees – mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorhees
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Timestamps:
This week, AppStories returns with details on the projects Federico and John worked on during their breaks.
On AppStories+, the importance of breaks and finding ways to unwind.
This episode is sponsored by:
• Steamclock – We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. – steamclock.com/appstories
• Xsolla – 🚀 Launch a high-performing branded Web Shop in minutes—or build a fully custom storefront without the hassle. Xsolla’s modular solution reduces platform fees, supports 1,000+ global payment methods, and ships with built-in LiveOps and customization tools—so every purchase puts more revenue back in your studio’s pocket. – xsolla.com/mobile-web-shop?utm_source=content-syndication&utm_medium=infuencer&utm_campaign=webshop2025&utm_content=AppStories
Links and Show Notes
Our Summer Break Projects
• Federico:
• Set up a Notion database for his work. – notion.com
• Also mentioned:
• Shortwave – shortwave.com
• Claude – claude.ai
• Drafts – getdrafts.com
• Nautomate – https://www.nautomate.app
• John:
• Updated his audio setup with the MOTU M4 audio interface – amzn.to/4mRBCi8
• Got organized with the help of IKEA’s Kallax – ikea.com/us/en/p/kallax-shelf-unit-black-brown-40275846/#content and Invallning – ikea.com/us/en/p/invallning-utility-cart-for-boxes-white-10569398
• Built automations for MacStories Deals that work with Mastodon – mastodon.macstories.net/@MacStoriesDeals and Bluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/macstoriesdeals.macstories.net
AppStories+ Post-Show
• Why we take breaks
Visit AppStories.net to learn more about the extended, high bitrate audio version of AppStories that is delivered early each week and subscribe – http://appstories.plus
Check out our Desk Setups – macstories.net/setups
Leave Feedback for John and Federico
• AppStories Feedback Form – https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9
Follow us on Mastodon
• AppStories – mastodon.macstories.net/@appstories
• Federico Viticci – mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci
• John Voorhees – mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorhees
Follow us on Bluesky
• AppStories – https://bsky.app/profile/appstories.macstories.net
• MacStories – https://bsky.app/profile/macstories.net
• Federico Viticci – https://bsky.app/profile/viticci.macstories.net
• John Voorhees – https://bsky.app/profile/johnvoorhees.macstories.net
Affiliate Linking Policy – macstories.net/privacy-policy
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