Category: The Ali and Macara Show Podcast
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“Playing the Long Game”, Sunday, Nov 9, 2025
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Keyboard preferences and technology Ali shared thoughts about keyboard preferences and braille display technology. Christine Sinclair’s “Playing the Long Game” book review Ali and Macara discussed the memoir “Playing the Long Game” by Christine Sinclair, focusing on its portrayal of sports during pandemic shutdowns. Current events and societal trends The discussion of the book led…
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“Lady Macbeth”, Sunday, Nov 2, 2025
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Show name change and network rebranding Discussion about upcoming changes to show and network names Book discussion: “Lady Macbeth” by Ava Reid Discussion of this week’s book selection with differing opinions Next week’s book selection Brief discussion about the next book to read Show format and content expansion Discussion about the show’s format and new…
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“The Truths We Hold”, Sunday, Oct 26, 2025
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Gratitude and thankfulness segment The hosts took time to express gratitude despite Thanksgiving having passed two weeks prior. Discussion of Kamala Harris’s “The Truths We Hold” The hosts analyzed Harris’s book focusing on her messaging, policy positions, and political journey. Book selection for next episode The hosts discussed and selected their next book to read…
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“Burke’s Law”, Monday, Oct 20, 2025
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iOS Notification Issues and Solutions Discussion of ongoing problems with iOS notifications being unreliable and missing important alerts. Tech Tips for iOS Users The hosts shared several practical tips for improving iOS experience, branding them as “Ali and Macara tips” to be shared later on Techstravaganza show. iMessage App Criticism Strong criticism of Apple’s Messages…
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“My Oxford Year”, Monday, Oct 13, 2025
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Reflections on Daily Gratitude Macara and Ali shared personal reflections on gratitude, expressing thankfulness for their friendships, community, and shared activities. They discussed the freedoms and opportunities they enjoy, including hobbies like sports and reading, and emphasized the importance of being grateful every day.
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“The Sporty One”, Sunday, Oct 5, 2025
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iOS 2026 Features Discussion Ali and Macara discussed their favorite features of iOS 2026, with Ali highlighting the speech history and input device management features. They agreed to include a link to Ali’s tutorial on iOS 2026 features in the show notes, and Macara mentioned that the preview app demonstration was also useful for VoiceOver…
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Alanis Morissette Book Chat, Sunday, Sept 28, 2025
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Project Integration and Operational Efficiency Ali and Macara discussed the progress and milestones achieved with their projects, including the integration of various shows under a single umbrella. They highlighted the efficiency gained from streamlining operations and ensuring all team members have access to the same platforms and resources. Ali mentioned the positive impact of incorporating…
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“Slow Down: How Doing Nothing Makes Us Better Humans”, Sunday, Sept 21, 2025
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iOS 26 Feature Overview Ali shared his experience with iOS 26, highlighting new features like direct ringtone creation and a speech copying history in the rotor. They discussed the evolution of device connectivity and file transfer methods, noting how wireless and app-based methods have replaced traditional plug-and-play. Ali mentioned plans to demonstrate these iOS 26…
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“I Might Regret This”, for Monday, Sept, 15, 2025
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iOS and OS Updates Discussion Ali and Macara discussed the recent iOS and OS updates, with Ali expressing satisfaction with the improvements made to iPad functionality after initial beta issues. They highlighted Apple’s quick response in addressing problems as a key strength, and noted the interdependence between Apple and Google services. Ali shared excitement about…
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Books We Have Been Reading, Sunday, September 7, 2025
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Sunday Show Launch and Plans Ali and Macara launched their first Sunday show, discussing their reading plans for the week and sharing listener shoutouts. They briefly mentioned their favorite songs, including Bryan Adams’ “Run to You” and “Summer of ’69,” and planned to play a few commercials during the break. The hosts also teased upcoming…
