Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This week, Federico’s return to Apple system apps has ended and new workflow experiments have begun. Plus, John shares a dark comedy, and Federico has an anti-pick.

Also available on YouTube – youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDSpdP6G2mHtEeoFHglHN-L1YpKal24RO

Links and Show Notes:

Federico’s Evolving Workflow: MCP and More
• Mentioned:
• HyperContext – https://hypercontext.eu
• Longplay – apps.apple.com/us/app/longplay-album-player/id1599401757
– macstories.net/reviews/longplay-for-mac-launches-with-powerful-ai-and-shortcuts-integration
– adrian.schoenig.me/blog/2025/07/15/longplay-for-mac

Picks
• John’s Pick:
• Friendship – apple.co/4lFJGSS
• Federico’s Anti-Pick:
• The Bear, Season 4 – apple.co/4lC13E0

Unwind Deal:
• Note: Sadly since recording, Zombieland has returned to $14.99 but is still available as a $3.99 rental – apple.co/4lL9ahL

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Federico's Evolving Workflows
10:27 - Perplexity's Comet Browser
14:36 - John's Pick: Friendship
18:10 - Federico Finished Season 4 of The Bear
20:35 - Unwind Deal: Zombieland