Drew Furgiuele and Paul Bahler

I'm sure they're doing their best

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A podcast from Drew Furgiuele and Paul Bahler

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Drew Furgiuele and Paul Bahler

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Society

Podcast website

doingtheirbest.com

Latest episode

Jun 23, 2026

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Episodes

88 - I'm sure they've got fast shutter speeds 22.02.2021

Paul's smoke alarms are at it again. Drew buys a new camera and some other streaming accessories. Speaking of streaming, Drew is doing a live streaming series with Python and the Twitter APIs. Paul sees the light of higher frame rates in games. Recorded 02/18/2021 Show Links: Klein Tools NCVT-1 Voltage Tester, Non-Contact Voltage Detector for AC Voltage, Low Battery Indicator and Auto Shutdown, Ba...

87 - I'm sure they'll schwipp it 15.02.2021

Paul meets some fire fighters. Drew rocks a semi for Postman. The boys take a sharp turn into ASMR videos. Drew makes the case for Azure Managed Identities. Paul has some updates on his Raspberry Pi project. Recorded 02/11/2021 Show Links: Postman Postman Learning Guide ASMR 1 hour relaxing tapping NO TALKING ASMR Measuring your face ASMR School nurse lice check Azure Managed Identities Volumino.o...

86 - I'm sure they're big dumpy elephants 08.02.2021

It's tax season, and the boys (well, one of them) is getting started on filing. Drew buys a sound card. Paul succumbs to peer pressure and buys a desk lamp. The boys provide real, actual advice when it comes to moving between "master" to "main" branches in Git. Paul's Raspberry Pi doesn't go as planned. The boys weigh on the grim news for CentOS Linux. Recorded 02/04/2021 Show Links: TurboTax is s...

85 - I'm sure they're running on cocaine 01.02.2021

Drew finally gets what he wants out of his CPU cooling experience, but not before suffering a vinegar incident. Paul talks about the upcoming "The Sandman" Netflix series. Drew gets swept up in the stonks mania. Recorded 01/28/2021 Show Links: Artic Liquid Freezer II 280 Artic P14 PWM PST Fan "The Sandman" Netflix Cast Announcement - Ars Technica Lucifer - Netflix GME

84 - I'm sure they'll be competent podcasters 25.01.2021

Paul gets a standing desk. Drew didn't mess up his computer this week (sort of). Drew gets some new board games (but doesn't have anyone to play with) and the boys talk about some new/re-releases that they're itching to play. Paul has an encounter with a math teacher. Recorded 01/21/2021 Show Links Workstream by Monoprice Sit-Stand Dual-Motor Height Adjustable Table Desk Frame Workstream by Monopr...

83 - I'm sure they have a little divot 18.01.2021

Paul checks in on Drew's computer, and you won't believe the answer. Paul dives in to the world of the perfect MagSafe charger. Drew picks up a Raspberry Pi 400 computer and is smitten. Paul launches a new project online. Recorded 01/14/2021 Show Links Computer Fan Curves Precision Boost Overdrive 2 AMD PBO Curve Optimizer Apple MagSafe Charger Apple MagSafe Charger Duo Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE™ PRO 3-...

82 - I'm sure they'll await 11.01.2021

Paul is a quitter, but also not a quitter, when it come to Apple product updates. Drew secures an AMD 5900X processor... and hilarity ensues as we take a trip back to Drew's Computer Corner. The boys talk about comics, and Paul schools Drew on some .NET programming. Recorded 01/07/2021 Show Links: iPhone 12 | 12 Pro Leather Case with MagSafe - California Poppy AIRPODS MAX SHIELD CASE Noctua NH-D15...

81 - I'm sure they'll butter it up 04.01.2021

Paul gets a new board game, and Drew is very intrigued. Drew ups his coffee game. Paul's son gets a popcorn machine. Drew is almost done with all the comics Paul sent him; Paul is making progress on "The Sandman." Drew gets some new underwear with one very particular quirk. Drew gets a new monitor, for reasons. Finally, Paul sounds off on his Cyberpunk 2077, the boys talk about their favorite game...

80 - I'm sure they have slits in their bottoms 21.12.2020

The boys open the show with a sure fire way to decrease listenership. Paul gives a review of his AirPods Max. Drew shares words of hope for 2020. Paul and Drew discuss their time with Cyberpunk 2077 and promise not to talk about it any more. Drew is back working on his nutrition and diet. The boys exchange Christmas gifts. Recorded 12/17/2020 Show Links: Mantis Blades Preacher The Wicked and The D...

79 - I'm sure they'll get rambunctious at Bed Time 14.12.2020

The boys give some quick impressions of Cyberpunk: 2077. Apple releases some new headphones that OF COURSE our hosts are all-in on. Drew ups his sleep game. Recorded 12/10/2020 Show Links AirPods Max Thuma Bed

78 - I'm sure they've got thick margins 07.12.2020

Paul invests in the Podcast to "fix an audio problem." Drew is out of quarantine and glad. Paul reviews a new keyboard, and Drew is very surprised. Paul watched "The Queen's Gambit" and Drew makes a few other recommendations. Paul tries a Big Sur OS feature, to which Drew disagrees. Finally, the boys' hype is reaching a fever pitch for Cyberpunk 2077. Recorded 12/03/2020 Show Links: Izotope RX Ele...

77 - I'm sure that speed impresses them 30.11.2020

The boys recap a "2020 Thanksgiving." Paul describes how he brined a turkey. Paul gives impressions of his (wife's) MacBook Air with the new M1 chip. Drew isn't so sure about Mac OS Big Sur, but Paul is. Drew thanks Paul for the gift of MBMBaM. The boys talk about Cyberpunk, both the upcoming video game they're both excited for and the tabletop RPG. Drew binged "The Queen's Gambit" and has some op...

76 - I'm sure they'll find the perfect icons 23.11.2020

Paul has an adventure installing a new graphics card. Drew wants Paul's new MacBook Air review (which has to wait a week). Neither of the boys upgrade to Big Sur (yet). In what might be the worst idea this show has had yet, Drew asks for help with his Christmas List (Editors note: I need a shower after these links). Recorded 11/19/2020 Show Links: (NSFW) TITLE REMOVED. DON'T CLICK THIS. JUST DON'T...

75 - I'm sure something will go wrong 16.11.2020

Drew provides an update on his effort to curb swearing, and has a visit from the COVID-19 fairy. Paul talks about his PS5 and provides some initial impressions. Drew talks about ray tracing, and his upcoming hopes for the new Call of Duty game. Drew gets "free" Stadia from Google. Paul highly recommends "Batman: Three Jokers." Finally, the boys talk about the big Apple Silicon announcement, the M1...

74 - I'm sure their lamb lights up 09.11.2020

The boys try and mix up their podcast recording setup on the fly, with disastrous results. More politics and election night updates, in which Drew had a special work assignment. Drew has to assuage Paul's misgivings about an Apple product. One of the hosts secures a Nvidia 3090 video card, but not before almost succumbing to scalpers. Also, Drew's Computer Corner makes a dubious return to the prog...

73 - I'm sure they have the right number of holes 02.11.2020

The pre-order Gods smile upon Paul, who secured a hot commodity. Drew talks about how he's looking forward to the new AMD Radeon launch, mostly out of frustration with Nvidia, but also because they look very promising. Paul gets some new belts. Drew watched "The Punisher" on Netflix and has feelings. Paul gets his new iPhone. Drew tries to stop swearing. Recorded 10/29/2020 Show Links Nvidia 3070...

72 - I'm sure they'll bang their adapters 26.10.2020

The boys make up their minds about their hopeful phone purchases. Drew scores another victory against a mouse. Drew reviews his car purchase, the reasons behind the decision, and what he likes and doesn't like (yet) about his new wheels. Recorded 10/22/2020 Show Links Apple 20W USB-C Adapter Apple MagSafe Charger BMW 330i X-Drive BMW 330i production line, Germany Apple Car Play Roll on/Roll Off Ca...

71 - I'm sure the magnets go somewhere 19.10.2020

Paul asks Drew about his new car (or, specifically where it is, because Drew doesn't know). Apple announces the iPhone 12 and the boys share their thoughts around their individual upgrades. Then, they talk A LOT about cases and MagSafe accessories. Drew shows Paul a new Rorschach comic. Recorded 10/15/2020 Show Links iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini iPhone 12 Pro MagSafe Accessories HomePod Mini Rorsc...

70 - I'm sure they look like adults while videoconferencing 12.10.2020

Paul got some new audio gear! The boys talk about Schiit and Scarlett. Drew has an update on his "mouse situation." Paul also has some unwelcome houseguests. AMD is set to release some new processors. Drew attempts to seed his yard. Recorded 10/08/2020 Show Links Schiit Schiit Hel Schiit Jotunheim Scarlett 2i2 Pre Box S2 Digital TOMCAT Mouse Trap, 2-1/2 In. L, 5 In. W, PK2 TOMCAT Tamper Resistant...

69 - I'm sure they'll say "nice" 05.10.2020

Paul attempts to solve a mystery that occurs on September 15th, 2020. The boys, uh, "celebrate" Internal Podcast Day. Paul reads more "The Sandman." The boys talk about friend of the show Cory King. Drew visits cool stores around Columbus in search of comics. Paul finds some neat mixers, and Drew wants to try them. Drew's car is on a boat. Drew has an unwanted houseguest, and goes through some que...

68 - I'm sure they're not okay with harming pets 28.09.2020

Drew doesn't get his video card he's craving, but he's not alone. Paul is delighted to hear that Drew completed this homework and watched "Into the Spiderverse." Paul talks about his upcoming Dungeons and Dragons campaign, and how player safety and consent plays a critical role (see what I did there? -D). Paul walks through his tools and thought processes for setting up his new campaign, and Drew...

67 - I'm sure they don't mind the size 21.09.2020

The Nvidia 3080 launch was... something, as was Paul's Playstation 5 pre-order ordeal. Drew provides his thought on the KPH30iK headphones, and Paul shares a very interesting Amazon link that's very related. Drew revisits an NES classic game. Drew and Paul talk about iOS 14 widgets. Paul gives Drew Netflix homework. Drew continues his comic book adventure with more "Batman" and "The Sandman" comic...

66 - I'm sure they'll enjoy their knobs 14.09.2020

Paul attempts to buy Drew some headphones. Drew talks about shaving and shares some updated products he purchased. Paul is going to host another Dungeons and Dragons campaign and asks Drew to play (Drew says yes). The boys talk about getting a good night's sleep, and how they'll spend money to do it. Recorded 09/10/2020 Show Links VIKINGS BLADE The Emperor 'MEIJI' Adjustable Safety Razor HeadBlade...

65 - I'm sure they'll commemorate the occasion 08.09.2020

Drew asks Paul for a headphone update, to which Paul decides to get Drew a treat. Drew read some comics, and shares his thoughts on "The Long Halloween" and "The Sandman" but asks Paul if he's "reading them right." Paul buys "tickets" to some "concerts." Drew dishes on the new Nvidia RTX 30 series cards that were announced and gives Paul some advice on what to get his son. Recorded on 09/03/2020 S...

64 - I'm sure they'll play with their knobs 31.08.2020

Drew goes all in on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, and shares his love of the series (and cool hardware with Paul. The boys explore how deep this flight sim rabbit hole goes by looking at high-end options. Paul is optimistic about a new "Batman" comic. Glomming on as usual, Drew asks Paul for some comic book advice. Recorded 08/27/2020 Show Links: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Logitech Flight...

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