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Paul is recovering from a fun work outing. Drew has an accident. Drew buys another Raspberry Pi case and Paul is baffled. Paul played some board games and talks about how good they were. Recorded 10/10/25 Show Links: Colonoscopy Prep Pironman 5 Raspberry Pi Case Blood on the Clocktower Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship Rebirth Foundations of Rome

Drew gives an update on his "Pull-up for Pets" numbers. Paul is really excited for Sonic Temple 2026, and maybe Drew is into one of the bands too? Drew watched "Day of the Jackal" on Peacock and really liked it. The boys talk about iOS 26, and Paul shares his initial impressions of his new iPhone 17 Pro. Drew buys a new toy. Recorded 08/26/25 Show Links: Sonic Temple 2026 Lineup The Day of the Jac...

Drew gets some news about his required pull-ups. Drew goes on a work trip to someplace new. Paul likes his new dishwasher. Drew is sick of Google's shit. Paul talks about the Apple event and talks about what he bought already. Drew tests some workouts and the boys talk about some high school reading. Recorded 09/13/25 Show Links Eppley Field, Omaha, NE Bosch 800 Series 24-in Top Control Built-in D...

Drew is celebrating the release of "Hollow Knight: Silksong" and apparently a lot of other people are too. Paul has some exciting(?) news regarding his favorite browser, but he's very conflicted, and Drew is... ambivalent? Paul asks Drew: "Would YOU buy a folding iPhone?" Drew issues a challenge to the listeners. Recorded 9/4/25 Show Links Hollow Knight: Silksong The Guardian - "Hollow Knight: Sil...

Paul celebrates his daughter's birthday with the family. A listener question has Paul revisit his phone case decision. Paul is very interested in the new "ROG XBOX Ally X" and will likely purchase one. Drew replaces his DAC and headphone amplifier, and asks Paul for some headphone suggestions. Drew finally tests his new dishwasher. Recorded 08/30/25 Show Links The Minimalist Case - SLATE Armor. Mo...

Paul's dishwasher dies. Drew gets some professional window cleaning done and has his mind blown. Paul visits "Activate" Columbus and shares his experience. Drew is excited about an upcoming video game release. Recorded 08/23/25 Show Links Bob Cleans Windows (Columbus, OH) Activate System Shock 2 25th Anniversary Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Hollow Knight: Silksong

Paul shares a story about his daughter's tennis racket, and Drew has some home networking issues. Paul shares his experience as a "Big Beta Boy." The boys discuss the rumors of cellular Macs. Both Drew and Paul need a new dishwasher. And, it turns out that sometimes podcasting is hard. Recorded 08/14/25 Show Links UniFi G4 Doorbell Pro PoE Kit UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max What's new with iPad app w...

Drew tries to pay his water bill. Paul has a new athlete in the house! Drew hits the limit with one of his (formerly) favorite tools. Drew gets fiber internet service, faster than he thought (literally). Paul backs another new handheld and Drew is skeptical... at first. Drew builds his dream short barrel rifle, while also expanding his MilSim cosplay. Recorded 07/31/25 Show Links The Mounds - Mono...

Drew went golfing, kind of. Drew talks about his newest family member, Vito! Paul buys a new chair (using AI). Paul talks about watching Season 2, Part 1 of "The Sandman" on Netflix (which Drew has yet to watch). Drew likes "Robocop." Recorded 07/19/2025 Show Links Brock D. Comer Memorial Golf Outing AKC.org Steelcase Gesture Office Chair Anji Mountain Standard Bamboo Chair Mat Important Anker Pro...

Paul has a new phone case and Drew talks about his trip to Europe. Turns out, he's not the best flier. Recorded 07/03/2025 Show links: The Minimalist Case Delta One Sagrada Familia Park Güel Serras Barcelona TGV INOUI Hôtel Elysia The Paris Catacombs Palace of Versailles Arc de triomphe Eurostar ETA Rosewood Hotels Tower of London Westminster Abbey

Drew re-watches a classic movie. Paul goes on a gameshow. Drew provides a final (?) update on his travel router experience, and does a consumer safety announcement. Paul bought another Mac, and might buy another one for Sims related activities. Recorded 06/19/2025 Show links: Rear Window Game Show Battle Rooms The Sims 4 All DLC List Monos Alluminum Check-in Medium FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Ste...

Drew decides on some travel gadgets, starting with a new travel router, and he gives his hands on impressions of it and another new thing. However, he needs Paul's help for one more piece of the puzzle, and Paul obliges. Paul watched the latest "World Wide Developer's Conference" and makes a snap decision after he adapts to a new way to write code. Drew, though, saw something else interesting in t...

Drew flakes out on his duties, because he was working with Enterprise Software (TM). A listener helps the boys solve a mystery. Drew has a trip coming up and picks Paul's brain on luggage, iPads (or, lack thereof), and travel routers. Paul gets his Switch 2, but not for lack of Target trying to screw it up, and he shares his initial impressions. Recorded 06/07/2025 Show Links: GitHub Enterprise Se...

Drew found Paul's doppelganger. Paul attends college orientation with his son, and he's impressed by good it was. Drew buys his new TV, but is annoyed by setting it up. Drew also buys some new AirPods. Recorded 05/30/25 Show Links: FERPA LG C4 OLED Review AirPods Pro 2 A Nice YouTube Comment

Paul's son graduates high school and Drew wants to know how he's feeling about it. The boys talk about some handheld gaming. Paul wraps his play time with "Doom: The Dark Ages." Drew hasn't bought a TV yet. Drew buys some outdoor furniture. Recorded 05/24/25 Show Links: Victor Viking (Instagram) "I've swapped Windows for the latest SteamOS build on my Legion Go S and I'm not going back" (PC Gamer)...

Paul has some audio issues to kick the show off this week, after the boys were away. Paul shows Drew the new images of what will (probably) be his next handheld and Drew can't look at it. Paul raves about "Doom: The Dark Ages." Drew is TV shopping and needs Paul's help. Drew thinks Paul went to Sonic Temple this year (he didn't) but might have finally gotten Drew into one of his bands? Paul is a G...

Drew thinks Windows is a terrible operating system and has a very specific example to prove it. Paul is happy with the change to Libsyn Connect and Drew is impressed with Paul's editing skills. Drew hates the city of Philadelphia. Paul goes to a metal show and a different type of concert broke out. Paul helps Drew spend $50 on Amazon. Paul asks Drew for advice on some very specific gaming controll...

Listen in as the boys try to figure out the new podcast recording platform! Drew reads an ad for an Ohio company. Paul does some community service. Paul talks about his beloved handheld gaming industry reacting to the recent tariff news. Paul talks about the Switch 2 preorder game. Drew asks the question: "What computer would YOU buy for your Mother in Law?." Drew has a tough week by feeling senti...

Drew drives to Chicago and doesn't realize it until it's too late, with butt-clinching implications. Drew gets a new air purifier. Paul tells Drew to go watch the new "The Sandman" Season 2 trailer, and they're both hyped. Paul suggests an alternative to the bitcoin hell chat of Skype. Paul gives some love to some developer tools he's using for his app. Recorded 04/17/24 Show Links: SpotHero BLUEA...

Drew takes a trip to Austin, Texas and is... confused? Paul tells a very personal story of personal growth and hardship. The boys talk about how they are going to take it on the chin with the tariff situation and their various hobbies. Paul talks about Nintendo's "Switch 2" console announcement. Drew is playing a new game and is smitten. Recorded 04/05/25 Show Links: Electric Shuffle Donatos Pizza...

Drew is really enjoying his AI bird feeder, but Paul can't help but laugh at him. Paul reads some new comics on a premium-premium subscription service, and he likes them very much. Drew gives up on a keyboard. Drew receives his THUNDER BEAST. Recorded 03/29/25 Show Links: OnlyFly Bird Feeder and Camera DC Universe Infinite Ultra Absolute Universe Absolute Batman Thunder Beast Arms Corporation - Ma...

Drew just loves concrete so much, he shares a bunch of interesting facts with Paul. Paul has a complicated relationship with his new handheld gaming device. Drew has an exciting new training announcement. Recorded 03/20/25 Show Links: Concrete Cement Rebar Reinforced Concrete Retroid Pocket 5 Handheld Video: Retroid Pocket 5 (and Mini) Starter Guide Retroid Pocket Starter Guide Retroid Pocket Flip...

The boys are back after a week off, and Paul is excited to talk about his time at the outdoor hockey game, where he also got to experience hockey cosplay. Drew was in Las Vegas at a conference for work, and managed to have a good time by looking at watches in his spare time. Drew once again asks the government if he has been a good boy with another ill-advised purchase. Recorded 03/13/25 Show Link...

Drew does some traveling and remembers how much he loves flying on airplanes. Paul is excited for the big game outdoor hockey match. Skype, the tool used by the boys to record, is going away, so they need to figure out a plan. Drew talks about his progress with his flight simming. Recorded 02/28/25 Show Links: FlightAware NHL Stadium Series Skype is going away DCS F-14 DCS F-16 Falcon 3.0 WINWING...

Drew provides an update on his flight sim equipment situation, and also talks about getting his new phone. Paul makes a new investment in his home, and finishes watching "The Wire." Drew news a new headphone amp and DAC, maybe? Recorded 2/22/25 Show links: Meza Mount-Set of 2 Hotas Desk Mount for The Flight Sim Joystick Mount Compatible with Thrustmaster Warthog/WinWing Orion 2,Adjustable height a...