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Join us for this interesting episode where we discuss how to judge good advice from bad, and what you can do to get advice! And then the power blacked out.....

Wow we've got to catch up!!! We jump ahead a few episodes (and 8 months) and explain our hiatus - don't worry, more content to come!!!

The boys talk about how they would explain difficult concepts in life to a child...and how would ChatGPT do it?

The boys discuss their favorite dipping sauces from our favorite fast food restaurants.

In this episode we save society from pointless arguments. Your welcome world, we saved you!

Could you convince your friends that it's still you if you were Freaky Friday'd into another person's body? We think we could.

Join us for a special guest episode with the ever entertaining Doctor Mike

The boys catch up after a month of not podding with a bonus Mak story at the end ... or is there a bonus story ... who knows, you will just have to listen and find out.

Do you want a VERY basic introduction of what crypto is and should you get into it? Neither did we, but you should at least listen for the funny jokes and stories of our crypto failures....

The boys conquer improv comedy again with devastatingly hilarious results.

It has been awhile since we caught up on games, books, TV shows, and more. Join us as we open up our raven snatches and discuss everything from Katy Perry to progression fantasy web novels (?)

It's your favorite - what petty/minute things really grind your gears? Are YOU guilty of these small infractions??!?!?

In this episode we reflect on our deep friendship by discussing what we admire about one another. If you enjoy watching 3 guys stroke each other off (egos), then this is the episode for you!

Three white males with headphones and mics in front of their faces give completely informed and definitive takes on the recent Millie Bobby Brown controversy. Seriously if you have two X chromosomes please weigh in. We want to hear other people's takes in the comments!

Our beloved friends and listeners, all good things must come to an end. 

The boys embark on a classic choose your own adventure campaign where they explore an abandoned spaceship of mysterious and deadly origin. Will they make it out alive? Listen and find out.

Join the boys for a great episode where we talk about things that make us cringe. Public freak-outs? Sucking down a glizzy? The Office? Come find out on another cringepisode of Direct Upgrade.

Happy 50th! In this episode we celebrate our 50s and the birth of Derek's child with the childless hosts giving the new father some parenting advice....

A little mix for you, dear listener. For starters, skincare a la Mak. Your entree will be story time with Derek about and discussion about tipping on the side. For dessert, Patrick brings us home with the lengthy gaps between TV show seasons.

They boys talk about some of their favorite fictional characters. What made these characters so amazing? Why do we resonate with them? Who even are they? Find out on another episode of Direct Upgrade. And don't forget to stay after the credits for some sweet sweet bonus content.

In a more serious episode, your hosts share some recent tearful moments and sad memories.

Join the boys for some record shattering stories. What is the longest you've gone without sleep? Drunkest you have ever been? We talk about some of our personal records on another episode of Direct Upgrade.

You thought you knew about Derek, heck, even we thought we knew everything there was to know about him. Turns out our dear Derek lives a life full of mysteries. Listen as we discover his secret past, present, and future.

In this episode we learn all about the sordid past of the Most Interesting Man in the World - our host Patrick. Peek behind the curtain at his life to glimpse scenes of a bustling city in Zimbabwe, a quiet cliffside castle in Wales, and exploration of the jungles of Vietnam! 

Today we celebrate our millions and millions of listeners around the world. We also invite you tell us what you want to hear moving forward, we're here for YOU dear listener!