93Transcript1h 3m
Mine is Free and Open Source, Baby!
Mar 26, 2026
Matt poisons the show with Android, Niléane brings us back with Forkflift, and everyone finds a really great Mac app they've never used before. This w...
Listen now
All Episodes
91 episodes of tech talk, app challenges, and good vibes
92Transcript1h 8m
The MacBook Neo is my Mistress
Mar 19, 2026
A budget laptop is the hot tech product of 2026, and the whole gang has thoughts. Then, everyone evangelizes Vivaldi with varying levels of success. T...
Listen now
91Transcript1h 24m
I Need My Turn to Pop Off
Mar 12, 2026
Niléane is replacing Discord with Slack, Chris has the new iPad Air in hand, and everyone found something nice to say about password managers. This we...
Listen now
90Transcript1h 23m
I Paid for Those Pixels
Mar 5, 2026
Matt demands we roast his home screen, Niléane drops some knowledge on SSDs, and (almost) everyone has fun with Pokémon. This week's Cozy Zone, we pla...
Listen now
89Transcript57:36
Pizza is an American Invention, and it Involves Pineapple
Feb 26, 2026
Chris has a Mac-related confession to make, Matt has to admit something about his Apple Watch, and Niléane is like, "boys, I don't think you can even...
Listen now
88Transcript1h 22m
Execute a Leveraged Takeover of MacStories
Feb 19, 2026
Chris wants to know what the heck is going on with Discord. Niléane has a massive backlog of things to talk about now that she's back. And everybody d...
Listen now
87Transcript1h 7m
I'm Holding Up Poop
Feb 12, 2026
Matt wants to do an AI check in, Chris serves a master class on getting started with 3D printing, and Niléane is away, so the dads talk a little Formu...
Listen now
86Transcript1h 31m
40% Sickos
Feb 5, 2026
Matt wants to talk about his (quick) notes, Niléane brings 3(!) topics, and everyone brings old(?) tech back from the dead. This week's Cozy Zone, we...
Listen now
85Transcript1h 19m
What is This, 1995?
Jan 29, 2026
Chris has a Creator Studio, Matt has a less official Creator Studio, and the whole gang shows off their Minecraft houses. This week's Cozy Zone, we ti...
Listen now
84Transcript28:15
Where is Everybody?
Jan 22, 2026
Matt's on his own for this one, as Chris and Niléane managed to both get sick at the same time. Fear not, we get to rant and rave about the latest "Xb...
Listen now
83Transcript1h 10m
Are You Predicting Doom?
Jan 15, 2026
Niléane battles the modern era of smart mice, Chris has a new way of keeping up with everything everywhere all at once, and the whole gang battles it...
Listen now
82Transcript1h 36m
Mine's Bigger than Matt's
Jan 8, 2026
Matt needs some help figuring out what browser to use, Niléane has a new game show, and Chris challenges the gang to clean up their desk area. This we...
Listen now
81Transcript1h 37m
Our 2026 Tech Predictions
Jan 1, 2026
It's the annual predictions episode! The gang reflects on their predictions from 2025 and then make their Guaranteed To Be Correct Predictions for 202...
Listen now
80Transcript1h 15m
My Pink Booties
Dec 18, 2025
Chris reflects on a big year of changes, Matt has turned his garage into a mini-factory, and the gang buys clothes, but in a techy way. On Cozy Zone,...
Listen now
79Transcript1h 33m
I Got a Flu From This Keyboard
Dec 11, 2025
Chris is making a bunch of changes going into 2026, Niléane has another snazzy audio app update, and everyone navigates the pain of trying to use a ne...
Listen now
78Transcript1h 24m
Entering My Dad Era
Dec 4, 2025
Matt wants to give the AirPods Pro 3 a piece of his mind, Niléane has another old school music app for the Mac, and everyone brings their best Black F...
Listen now
77Transcript1h 35m
It's Charlie Chapman's Fault
Nov 27, 2025
It's the window management episode! Chris has even more iPad news, and AeroSpace nearly tears the gang apart. This week's Cozy Zone was an Apple acces...
Listen now
76Transcript1h 16m
Sorry, Danielle
Nov 20, 2025
Niléane is getting bold with laptop appendages, Chris is nostalgic about the iPad Pro, and everyone gets weird with text files. This week's Cozy Zone...
Listen now
75Transcript1h 5m
Klack to the Extreme
Nov 13, 2025
Matt has a mouse that looks like a zebra, Niléane quotes some cool new stuff in the Mastodon world, and everyone pitches their dream app (one of them...
Listen now
74Transcript1h 9m
Freak'n Toad
Nov 6, 2025
Chris simplifies his backpack, Matt has complex feelings about the new Affinity Studio, and Niléane's challenge has her questioning the sanity of the...
Listen now
73Transcript59:54
Boom, Firefox Out of the Question
Oct 30, 2025
Niléane is experiencing the lowest lows with gaming, but Chris is full of joy. Meanwhile, the gang's attempts to use local LLMs ranges from similar lo...
Listen now
72Transcript1h 15m
You Have a Bean on Your Head
Oct 23, 2025
Matt reviews basically every phone of 2025, Chris has Apple silicon Christmas in October, and the whole gang gets creative on their phones. How would...
Listen now
71Transcript1h 18m
Macaroon
Oct 16, 2025
With Matt on Safari, Chris brings a brick, Niléane does an AMA, and they have a listening party with some groovy tunes. How would you have done our ch...
Listen now
70Transcript1h 12m
When Did You Guys do That?!
Oct 9, 2025
Chris tries to sell us some new Logitech gear, Matt tries to sell some old challenges, and both of them try to sell Niléane on something from IKEA. Ho...
Listen now
69Transcript1h 4m
Nice
Oct 2, 2025
Niléane gets sporty and frosty, Chris is drowning in new Apple products, and Matt oversees the battle for the nicest iPhone wallpaper (where everyone...
Listen now
68Transcript1h 6m
The Things That Pinch
Sep 25, 2025
Matt wants to wrap up conversation on Liquid Glass, Niléane has a music app that feels like it's from 2004 (and we mean that in a few good ways), and...
Listen now
67Transcript1h 15m
All of Comfort Zone Agrees
Sep 18, 2025
Matt brings a new phone (but it's not what you thiiiink), Chris finally got the iPadOS update of his dreams, and Niléane oversees the PopSockets chall...
Listen now
66Transcript1h 10m
Bruv
Sep 11, 2025
Niléane goes phone shopping for someone else, Chris conducts the iPhone 16 Pro exit interview, and the whole gang gets weird with inputs. How would yo...
Listen now
65Transcript1h 12m
It's Just Really Nice Paper
Sep 4, 2025
Matt really thinks he's cracked note taking, Niléane fixes every tech paper cut in her life she can find, and the whole gang pitches their new Apple p...
Listen now
64Transcript1h 18m
#1 Klack Affiliate
Aug 28, 2025
Chris has moved on from Ball and now loves Bean, Matt thinks he's finally happy with email, and Niléane creates one of the most controversial home scr...
Listen now
63Transcript1h 16m
Thread do be Like That
Aug 21, 2025
Niléane brings some "classic" headphones, Chris is in possession of The Big Ball, and everyone tries to go a little bit more European. How would you h...
Listen now
62Transcript1h 8m
I'd Like to Sell You a Big Ball
Aug 14, 2025
Matt wonders why there are so many face computers, Niléane has an awesome podcast app update, and Chris figures out which of two compelling pitches he...
Listen now
61Transcript59:20
Big Business Boi
Aug 7, 2025
Chris wants to talk about OS 26, but liquid glass is OFF LIMITS, Matt found a slick new security camera, and Niléane challenges the gang to downgrade...
Listen now
60Transcript1h 32m
And You Just Flick It!
Jul 31, 2025
Niléane has to let loose on Liquid Glass, Chris runs into the arms of the iPad, and Matt challenges the gang to bring their hottest takes. An episode...
Listen now
59Transcript1h 17m
I am Full-on Bananza
Jul 24, 2025
Someone has lost their bananas, Matt brings Perplexity back from the dead, Niléane has a fun way to use Mastodon, and Chris challenges everyone to up...
Listen now
58Transcript1h 10m
Birtchtree.co.uk.gov.edu.biz
Jul 17, 2025
Chris has some cool new apps, Matt made some cool new apps, and Niléane challenges the dads to do their best Shark Tank impression. How would you have...
Listen now
57Transcript1h 18m
Is This Podcast Real?
Jul 10, 2025
Everyone explains their gaming setups, Niléane went to war with her computer, and Matt is very impressed with how everyone integrated F1 into their wo...
Listen now
56Transcript1h 6m
If It's Not Space Black, It's Not Pro
Jul 3, 2025
Niléane is out on assignment, so Chris and Matt hold down the fort, discussing what "pro" tools look like, the most pro Thunderbolt dock you can buy,...
Listen now
55Transcript1h 21m
This Phone's Got Curves
Jun 26, 2025
Niléane hosts the next installment of the "Our Tech Stories" series, Chris has an iPad keyboard case with a kickstand, and everyone attempts to replac...
Listen now
54Transcript1h 9m
Better Stickies
Jun 19, 2025
Chris is back in his element in the iPadOS 26 world, Matt just wants to play some games, and Niléane oversees the hardest challenge in ages. The episo...
Listen now
53Transcript54:58
Touchy Grass
Jun 11, 2025
Comfort Zone does WWDC! Federico Viticci joins the show to talk about our favorite things revealed at Apple's developer conference. Let us know your f...
Listen now
52Transcript1h 15m
Browser Curious
Jun 5, 2025
Comfort Zone has completed its first year! Instead of doing a clip show or something, the gang gets right down to business doing what they do best: co...
Listen now
51Transcript53:57
Niléane's Favorite Dinosaur
May 29, 2025
The gang goes old school with media apps, Chris and Matt recall tales from their youth, and Niléane reminds everyone how young and hip she is in compa...
Listen now
50Transcript1h 19m
Shake the Keyboard and It Goes Away
May 22, 2025
Chris brings some new apps, Matt defends himself for another hardware purchase, and Niléane's no-dock challenge has brutal results. Then Matt and Nilé...
Listen now
49Transcript1h 10m
It's a French Thing
May 15, 2025
Matt's phone is folding more than usual, Niléane has blown up her window management system again, and the whole gang learns about themselves in the ch...
Listen now
48Transcript1h 20m
Raycast Does This
May 8, 2025
The gang gets to work defending their Mac login items. Who has the most minimal startup? Who's got the craziest apps? This episode has more new apps m...
Listen now
47Transcript1h 9m
Everything I Type is Quack
May 1, 2025
Chris achieves a new level of focus on the Mac with a familiar app, Matt finds comfort for his sore fingers, and Niléane leads the hardest challenge e...
Listen now
46Transcript1h 22m
Get Off My Turf, Lawley
Apr 24, 2025
Matt finally found a new use for the action button, Niléane is here to fix your Finder, and Chris raises the bar in the challenge in a way no one saw...
Listen now
45Transcript1h 20m
Oh My Gosh, I Can Try the Horse Browser
Apr 17, 2025
Niléane brings a spicy browser extension, Chris works through some iPad feelings, and Matt made the gang decide what app they consider "undefeated". W...
Listen now
44Transcript1h 20m
You Did Not Put a Lot of Time into This
Apr 10, 2025
Chris has an external drive faster than you've ever seen, Matt has a new email app he swears isn't his new favorite cult, and the whole gang does thei...
Listen now
43Transcript56:11
Maybe I'm Scrobbling and Don't Even Know It
Apr 3, 2025
Matt has built an Obsidian plugin with a fun name, Niléane is keeping the scrobbling dream alive, and everyone tries to find a great new Raycast exten...
Listen now
42Transcript1h 19m
Should We Do a Conclave?
Mar 27, 2025
Niléane insists she's not bringing another task manager, Chris has a new e-ink toy he loves, and the whole crew finds interesting ways to add some mor...
Listen now
41Transcript1h 10m
I'm Holding It Wrong? Really?!
Mar 20, 2025
Darth Chris makes an appearance, Niléane has an exclusive first look at…checks notes… the iPhone 16 Pro, Matt insists on talking about MacWhisper even...
Listen now
40Transcript1h 33m
This Challenge Escalated Quickly!
Mar 13, 2025
Matt and Chris have all the new Apple hardware, and Niléane takes the challenge to the next level. Weekly Topics iPhone 16e iPad Air (M3) MacBook Air...
Listen now
39Transcript1h 19m
I'm Sick, I Have a Sickness
Mar 6, 2025
Niléane has entered her keyboard era, Chris has a consumer warning as well as a really good macropad, and then we find the best games on the Mac. Week...
Listen now
38Transcript1h 8m
The Son of a U.S. Something-or-Other
Feb 27, 2025
Chris has a first look at a new iPad stand, Matt is ready to drop out and have some fun, and a our Coldplay challenges pushes some of the gang to thei...
Listen now
37Transcript1h 17m
Tot Notch 👌
Feb 20, 2025
Matt has a lot of feelings about podcast players, Niléane has gone on an adventure where the sounds are just warmer and somehow better but she can't q...
Listen now
36Transcript1h 12m
The "Blue" Icon
Feb 13, 2025
Niléane is developing an obsession with remotes, but she swears she's finally got The One, Chris has found a box that lets him store anything, and ano...
Listen now
35Transcript1h 11m
Switzerland is at the Top
Feb 6, 2025
Matt made an app and brings a very, very unbiased take on it, Chris has solved some of his tech paper cuts, and Niléane probably won yet another chall...
Listen now
34Transcript1h 35m
I'm the Pepper Daddy Now
Jan 30, 2025
Matt is unable to defend himself as he's on the lam, Chris is exploring that Mac life, and Niléane has some snazzy new headphones. Then Chris edited w...
Listen now
33Transcript1h 28m
Put a Bumper Case on That Thing
Jan 23, 2025
Matt has an announcement to make (and a cool app to talk about), Chris brought a bag of goodies, and Niléane brought a fun challenge around using our...
Listen now
32Transcript1h 25m
The Opposite of Snow Leopard
Jan 16, 2025
In this very special episode, the gang makes their "Pro" and "Pro Max" predictions for tech in 2025 and oh my, does it get wild! Who's best clued into...
Listen now
31Transcript1h 31m
OLED Dreams and Studio Display Realities
Jan 9, 2025
Niléane is out, so Chris and Matt are left to fend on their own. Chris steals like an artist and Matt defends a new purchase. Weekly Topics LG 32" Ul...
Listen now
30Transcript1h 13m
The California Guy is Cold
Dec 26, 2024
Chris has his own Mount Rushmore of iPad apps, Matt is trying to get to terms with Discord, and the gang figures out if they're moving the group chat...
Listen now
29Transcript1h 10m
I'm Not a Panda Person
Dec 19, 2024
Niléane has a new webcam, Chris is drowning in keyboards, and everyone installs some web-ass web apps. Weekly Topics Insta360 Link 2C Keychron Q1 HE...
Listen now
28Transcript1h 18m
Matt is a Mean Guy
Dec 12, 2024
Matt felt like bringing an intentionally controversial topic, Niléane refuses to admit she's created a sticky note-based task manager, and everyone gi...
Listen now
27Transcript1h 17m
I'm Knee-Deep in Turkey
Dec 5, 2024
Niléane has taken to the skies in Flight Simulator, Chris wants to talk about yet another Mac, and the gang all looks for the best open source app (or...
Listen now
26Transcript1h 9m
This One Time at Bandcamp
Nov 27, 2024
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 t...
Listen now
25Transcript1h 22m
I've Automated My Partner
Nov 21, 2024
Matt brings his latest obsession, Niléane wants to talk about Bluesky, and Chris challenges the gang to automate something. Weekly Topics Supercharge...
Listen now
24Transcript1h 8m
What Even is Orange?
Nov 14, 2024
Niléane has a fancy new way to block ads and annoyances, Chris has our first look at a bunch of Final Cut Pro updates, and then we all judge the best...
Listen now
23Transcript1h 16m
Is That Elvish?
Nov 7, 2024
Chris breaks down Apple Intelligence, and while Matt is under the weather, he brings the good Nintendo vibes. Then we all do our best to speak a diffe...
Listen now
22Transcript1h 16m
One Dad at a Time, Please!
Oct 31, 2024
Matt buys his first ereader, Niléane has moved to a new calendar app, and for the challenge everyone did something with Stage Manager. Weekly Topics...
Listen now
21Transcript1h 16m
There's Gold in That Computer!
Oct 22, 2024
Chris has the brand new iPad mini, Matt made a big change to his RSS, and Niléane introduces a new segment: Our Tech Stories. Then we get fun, weird,...
Listen now
20Transcript1h 34m
Get Me a Dr. Pepper Robot
Oct 17, 2024
Niléane is fired up about the state of tech, Chris is enjoying the sweet, sweet sounds of a V12 engine, and Matt is really into a new web browser. Wee...
Listen now
19Transcript1h 19m
Oh, I'm a Limb!
Oct 10, 2024
Niléane is back and she's brought the long-awaited Mastodon 4.3 update, Matt brought Omnivore, and Chris rounds out his new Apple product reviews with...
Listen now
18Transcript1h 19m
Ryan Gosling and Gladiator
Oct 3, 2024
Surprise! Matt got a new iPhone (you're shocked 😅) and Chris brings the new AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (yes, that's the name!). Then it...
Listen now
16Transcript1h 33m
Nicolas Cage Works Just Fine with MagSafe
Sep 19, 2024
Matt needs to praise the iPad, Chris drops some iPadOS knowledge, and Niléane is intrigued by what window management on other tablets looks like. Week...
Listen now
15Transcript1h 17m
Don't You Want to be Anxious?
Sep 12, 2024
It's all challenge this week as the gang brings (and defends) their phone home screens. Rules were followed by all, but of course there's a little twi...
Listen now
14Transcript1h 22m
That's How I Drive My Truck
Sep 5, 2024
Niléane and Chris have upgraded their desk setups, but Matt didn't get the memo and brought a hard drive or something. Then we see who can bend the ru...
Listen now
12Transcript1h 17m
The Statue of Liberty is Full of French People
Aug 22, 2024
The gang shares their very sane, and not at all controversial 👀 notification preferences. Then they explore some new and interesting Obsidian plugins...
Listen now
11Transcript1h 25m
This Is a Big Week for Apologies
Aug 15, 2024
Matt has to apologize for the things he said last week, Chris tries to find out if we're smarter than Apple Intelligence, and Niléane has a quiz nobod...
Listen now
10Transcript50:47
I like to Read My Podcasts
Aug 8, 2024
Chris is absent for mysterious reasons, Niléane finds clever ways to watch the Olympics, and Matt explores his podcast app feelings. Weekly Topics Pl...
Listen now
9Transcript1h 9m
I Need to Tell You Something
Aug 1, 2024
Matt is leaving you Unread, Chris is gaming on the go, and Niléane brings an addictive drug you can download from the App Store. Oh yeah, and there ar...
Listen now
8Transcript1h 24m
Have You Heard the Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?
Jul 25, 2024
Niléane reviews the AirPods Max, Matt got a new GPU, and Chris keeps things non-controversial by bringing up The Acolyte. Then we get into using the V...
Listen now
7Transcript1h 19m
I Win
Jul 18, 2024
Chris can finally talk about iPadOS 18, Niléane goes on a quest for great dynamic wallpapers, and Matt brought a tea kettle for some reason. Then they...
Listen now
6Transcript1h 12m
Who among Us Is Sane?
Jul 11, 2024
Niléane has a social media surprise, Matt tries to take his email to superhuman levels, and Chris blows his hair back with Wi-Fi speeds you wouldn't b...
Listen now
5Transcript1h 19m
I think it's pretty safe, and here's why
Jul 4, 2024
Matt goes Infinite, Chris embraces Nothing, and Niléane tries to make a Frame…work. Oh, and we discover two of the hosts have sane travel bags and the...
Listen now
4Transcript1h 12m
I'm Making It Cold
Jun 27, 2024
Niléane tests the gang on their French knowledge (it goes great...), Chris adds some goblins to this productivity system, and Matt tries to connect to...
Listen now
3Transcript1h 21m
Are You Matt, or Are You Matter?
Jun 20, 2024
Matt decides to stop being so grumpy, Chris may or may not have survived WWDC, and Niléane brings a strange robot to the party. Our thanks to ListenLa...
Listen now
2Transcript1h 20m
A Second Thing Plugged into the Mac Is a Disaster State
Jun 13, 2024
We're back! After surviving our first challenge together, the gang is back for more with new goodies, an unexpectedly heavy topic, and a new mysteriou...
Listen now
1Transcript1h 0m
I'm Known on My iPad as an iPad Guy
Jun 6, 2024
Welcome to Comfort Zone! This is a show about exploring new and interesting tech, and stepping outside your comfort zone to expand your horizons (whet...
Listen now