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Paul and Drew discuss how they connect (or try to connect) peripherals to their Macs. Paul has a quick follow-up on using an M5 Ultra as an AI machine. Paul talks about "The Smashing Pumpkins" concert he and his daughter attended. Drew talks about his (brief) time with the Steam Frame so far, and what this means for what he's going to buy next. Paul talks about "Control: Resonant." Recorded 10/1/2...

Drew and Paul vent about work, a little bit. Drew asks Paul for his opinion on the new iPhone Duo... and do they think it will be "for them?" A listener has a question about local AI machine purchasing advice. Drew actually gets lucky? Paul is still enjoying Diablo 4, even though Diablo 5 is... in development? Recorded 09/17/26 Show Links: Apple iPhone Duo Mac Studio Qwen/Qwen3-Coder-Next PowerSpe...

Drew tries Paul's dirty soda. Paul talks about the game "Public Access" that he is running as a GM for Drew and some friends, and discuss how AI has helped him plan an run his sessions. Drew buys a weather station. Drew gets mad at Sig Sauer. Drew reminisces about some old Mac Games: "Dark Castle" and "Beyond Dark Castle." Recorded 9/3/26 Show Links: Tempest Weather Station Sig MCX Spear LT 9" 300...

Drew has an incident in his garage. Paul has an incident in his office. Paul discovers that YouTube is mad at the Podcast, thanks to Drew. Drew tries streaming on TikTok. Paul really likes "Splatoon Raiders." Drew has to go buy a printer thanks to his HOA. Drew is cautiously optimistic about the end of NFA rules. Recorded 08/13/26 Show Links: YouTube Firearms Policy Drew's TikTok Splatoon™ Raiders...

Paul finds a new cable testing application and he's really excited. Drew has big feelings about the season finale of "Star City" and so does Paul, it turns out. Drew buys some chargers. Drew wants Paul's help with some Playstation 5 recomendations to pick up on sale. Recorded 07/23/26 Show Links: WhatCable Anker Nano Charger (45W, Smart Display, 180° Foldable) Anker Charger (140W, 4-Port, PD 3.1)...

Drew competes in a shooting event, which means he needs more guns. Paul has a new soda obsession. Paul tries the new iOS 27 beta. Paul updates the audience on his NAS. Recorded 07/09/26 Show Links: Glock 17 Gen6 Sig Spear LT 3-Gun Competition Dirty Mountain Dew Siri AI TrueNAS Unraid Thermaltake Core W200

Paul had a blast at HellmouthCon! The boys talk about DubDub, and Paul is worried about his NAS. Drew gives an update on his local LLM setup and his never ending quest for more VRAM. Recorded 06/18/26 Show Links: Doug Jones Everything Apple Announced at WWDC 2026 in 10 Minutes SWE-Bench Opencode Qwen3-Coder-Next Gigabyte AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 LM Studio llama.cpp AMD Radeon™ AI PRO Graphics Razer...

Drew kicks this off with some more Diablo 4 questions for Paul, but then, Drew has a game for Paul to play too! The boys are watching media again, with both of them recomending some Apple TV shows. Paul spies a new handheld, but is disappointed with the "pricing." Drew might be investing in more local AI hardware. Recorded 06/05/26 Show Links: Jason Statham Filmography Liam Neeson Filmography Marg...

Drew discusses an end of an era as Destiny 2 is no longer getting updates. Drew is playing Diablo 4, which Paul provides some guidance on in excruciating detail. Paul talks about his experience at Sonic Temple, and Drew has a new hobby. Recorded 05/21/26 Show Links: Destiny 2 is Officially Over Drew's Diablo 4 Leveling Build Jesmonite Vacuum Chamber Soy Wax Beads Candle Wax Melter

Drew has a message to the developers of the "Unreal" game engine. Drew had to fly again, and it wasn't great. Paul says goodbye (for now?) to his cellular internet backup, but it wasn't his choice. Paul talks about the new "Lord of Hatred" expansion for "Diablo 4." The boys LOVE Claude Code, but Drew has been cheating on him with a different tool. Drew finds a new graphing calculator but Paul has...

Drew was overstimulated today. Paul is playing the new video game "Pragmata." Paul finds a new table top role playing game to play... and how he found it is just as interesting as the game itself. Drew and Paul respond to a listener question on the air. Drew buys a new new spotting scope (and accessories). Recorded 04/18/26 Show Links: Pragmata Public Access Kickstarter: Public Access Analog Horro...

Paul has been sick all week. Drew gets his house filled with foam. Paul is caught up on some shows. Drew doesn't just want a gaming chair, he was a GAMING CHAIR. Drew gives an update on his coffee brewing situation, and Paul has advice for him. Recorded 04/03/26 Show Links Blusky Roofing (Columbus, OH) Spray Foam Insulation Shrinking Invincible Next Level Racing: Flight Simulator Boeing Military E...

Drew broke Linux, and is mad at his 3D Printer. Paul shares some exciting news about the Podcast. Drew sends his car in for a spa day, and Paul has some thoughts on the current season of Diablo 4. Drew wraps up by sharing his frustration with his HOA. Recorded 03/12/26 Show links: Podcast Duration Calculator MacWhisper Parakeet Doing Their Best Performance Auto Spa Adam's Polishes Car Bonnet Hood...

Paul starts out by talking about getting his haircut. Paul told Drew something so special last week after recording, that they had to talk about it this week: Paul is going to a "Buffy" convention and Drew wants to learn more. Drew asks Paul how he dries his filament. Paul buys a new smart lock and Drew gets mad about the numbers. Finally, the boys discuss the new Mac laptop lineups (hint: they're...

It's a Drew-heavy episode as he details some recent "upgrades" around the house. First, the boys visit the ol' Drew's Computer Corner for a new "build" update, and Drew talks about some of the new tools and workflows he's experimenting with. But it turns out, that's not the only thing Drew brought home this week. Paul's psychic: his Eero Signal saves the day. Paul doesn't love Drew anymore and is...

This week, Paul is drinking bottled water for the foreseeable future, and Drew just wants to be like Paul in more than one way, and talks about his new 3D printer, and how he also used Claude to build something (but not as ambitious or useful). Paul considers the Riverside experiment a success and looks to migrate the podcast over to it completely. Drew starts watching a "new" show. Paul tries out...

Paul gets left out of a campus visit. Drew is still enjoying Meshtastic and is constantly finding new nodes. Drew gives an update on his home heating (or lack thereof) situation. Paul wants to start a business. Drew tries out a new VR headset. Recorded 02/06/2026 Show Links: OU - Little Sibs Duct Aerosealing How to start an LLC in Ohio LLC FinCEN BOI Update Pimax Crystal Super Dynamic Foveated Ren...

It's been really cold here in Ohio, and Drew's mental illnesses are causing him to make "logical" purchases. Paul's water heater breaks. Paul talks about his latest AI obsession: Claude Code. Drew flirts with the idea of a new VR headset. Drew explores classic Macintosh emulation. Recorded 01/30/2026 Show Links: Flir One - Thermal Imaging Camera for iOS Smartphones (iPhone 15 and Newer w/USB-C), 2...

Drew sends Paul a present, in the form of a radio that runs the Meshtastic firmware. The boys gear up for the big snow storm. Paul gives an update on his daughter's burn. Paul gets some new audio gear, and tells Drew about his has a new hobby. Show Links: Meshtastic What Drew sent Paul: Wio Tracker L1 Pro Drew also sent a better antenna: 915Mhz Whip Antenna for LoRa and Meshtastic 17cm, Black What...

Paul kicks off the Podcast with some emergency news. The boys hit an episode milestone and... don't do anything special (yet). Over the hiatus, Paul taught Drew a new game and he loved it. Paul finds a new piece of media. As the first podcast of 2026, Drew and Paul recap some of their "favorites" in categories they love, such as video games, music, and gadgets. The end the show talking about the f...

The boys recap their first session using Riverside, and Paul informs Drew of the show's new social media presence. Paul was in Vegas, and experiences a new (to him) travel experience. Drew provides an update on his new computer setup, and talks about his own cable testing hell. Paul informs Drew of an upcoming game that they are (now) both excited about. Drew needs new smoke detectors. Recorded 12...

The boys are back on a new podcasting platform. Paul talks about attempting to edit the previous show (technical problems and all), and during it, we have a special company reach out to us to talk about something Paul made. Paul buys a USB-C cable tester (again). Drew returns with a new Computer Corner, and takes things... horizontal. Paul hates static electricity... again. Recorded 12/4/2025 Show...

The boys get off to a rough start with their usual podcasting software, and, well... other topics include an update about Paul's son, and how Drew and Paul react to being sick. Paul purchases a "TRMNL" device, and raves about it, while also being a developer for it. The boys discuss some new Steam hardware they are both excited about. Drew wants a new Apple thing, while seemingly the rest of the w...

The boys are back after short hiatus due to reasons. Drew continues his 2nd amendment degeneracy. Paul reminds Drew they are coming up on 300 episodes, and they are wondering what they can do special to mark the occasion. Paul gives an update on whether or not he plans to keep his ASUS ROG X Ally X. Drew returns with a new "Drew's Computer Corner." Vito gets a tutor. Recorded 11/06/2025 Show Links...

Paul battles some invasive pests. Drew finds a new keyboard, maybe? Paul reviews his two newest handhelds. Recorded 10/17/25 Show Links: Mud Dauber Keychron Q16 HE 8K: World's First Fully Ceramic Keyboard Keychron Web-Based Programming Tool ONEXSUGAR Sugar 1 – The World's First Transformable Dual-Screen Handheld Console AYN Thor ROG Xbox Ally X (2025) RC73XA Gaming Handheld PC Youtube - Gamer's Ne...