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Drew had a little too much to drink at dinner. Paul talks about the new Batman/DC Universe game that was recently announced. Drew liked the Suicide Squad movie. Paul hated the Batman vs. Superman movie. Drew goes car shopping. Paul buys Bumpr. Paul tries to get Drew to spend 30 dollars on "headphones." Recorded 08/22/2020 Show Links Gotham Knights Suicide Squad Henry Cavill's Mustache Problem 2021...

Drew (finally) receives his RG350M and offers up his opinion, as well as a few interesting hurdles he had to jump through to get things working. Drew talks about the Windows Sandbox feature and how it helped him with his RG350 onboarding experience. Paul dives into the "Apple vs Epic" topic, and the boys offer up their opinions on who's going to "win." Recorded on 08/13/2020 Show Links: FAT32 gpar...

Drew's up to no good in his home development lab, and talks about his recent experiences with SQL Server 2019 Big Data Clusters. The boys talk about FreeNAS. The Bumpr app changes Drew's life, and Paul offers up a few more app suggestions for Drew. Paul not only finished "Ghost of Tsushima" but he REALLY finished it. Paul shares his love for "Fall Guys" and Drew talks about diving back into "No Ma...

Drew starts the show with a bunch of browser crashing issues. Drew gets offended by a $2 application. The boys discuss the show art follow-up from the listeners. Drew still hasn't received his RG350M and it's literally killing him. The boys spend some time discussing the board game "Pandemic," the Legacy game format, and what's coming in "Pandemic Legacy: Season 0." Paul gushes about "Ghost of Tsu...

Drew has a treat for Paul. The listeners get assigned some homework. Paul spills the beans on a recent purchase that is completely awesome and Drew is jealous he doesn't have yet. The boys break down the device, what it's capable of, and some general video game emulation talk. Finally, Paul provides a crucial update on a "Batman" comic. Recorded on 07/25/2020 Show Links: Kevin Budnick Kevin Budnic...

We get an update on whether or not Drew messed with his computer, and we also get a "bonus" update on how Drew messed with his car. Paul's son celebrates an incredible milestone. Drew asks Paul to explain a complicated Batman comic to him. Paul is excited for Hockey. Paul teases Drew with a shiny new thing he bought and Drew is utterly transfixed (and has probably already bought one to talk about...

Drew continues his "quest" of fine-tuning his custom PC cooling loop, to his obvious mental illness. Paul has some good news regarding his Amazon delivery issues. Paul talks about his TV. The boys discuss Cyberpunk "stuff," free to play video games and other random topics this week. Recorded 07/09/2020 Show Links Thermal Grizzly HWInfo Proper Thermal Paste Application Does Thermal Paste Applicatio...

Drew's quiet for a cooler computer continues, to Paul's glee and amazement so Drew breaks down his thermal breakdown. Paul wraps up his Dungeons and Distancing campaign for his friends (and Drew), and the boys talk about the experience. Fireworks explode during the podcast. Paul gives a shout-out to the "Last of Us Podcast" that's worth a listen. Paul installs some Apple betas (like literally all...

Drew decides to work on his computer right before the show, and describes the incredibly dumb lengths he'll go through to get cooler temperatures. Paul gives an update on his vacation and impressions of "The Last of Us: Part 2." The boys spend the rest of the show discussing all the big Apple announcements made at the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), including the new Apple Silicon changes...

It's (almost!) Paul's birthday, and it's time to put his long term plans into action as he prepares to play "The Last of Us: Part II." Drew quizzes Paul on all the intricacies of his upcoming long weekend, and if he's excited (he is). The boys talk about some weird video game things. Drew talks about some unique computer designs from NZXT. Paul is startled by fireworks in real time. Drew gets a ne...

Drew rewatches "Fantastic Mr. Fox" which is also one of Paul's favorites, so the guys talk about it and why it's so great and also some bonus Wes Andrerson content. Paul has some... painful updates on his IKEA couch. Drew has questions about CBD and CBD-adjacent products. Paul almost drinks coffee and the boys talk about brewing the perfect cup. Drew talks about ants, and Paul talks about earwigs....

Drew has grievances with his landscapers, while Paul bemoans the lack of live music in his life. Paul teaches Drew a critical new trick in obtaining digital content. Paul orders a sofa from IKEA. Drew "celebrates" one year of not being Paul's employee, and reflects on his first year at his New Employer (caps for emphasis) and a not-year at his old job: what he likes, what he misses, and what he's...

Drew accidentally violates the Geneva Convention in his basement. The boys discuss the live stream: what they liked, what could have gone better, and if they plan to do it again (should they?). Paul's water had poop in it, so he had to boil it for a while and he has opinions. Paul gives a follow-up to his new TV, and also finally lets Drew know he finished the "Watchmen" series on HBO which the bo...

The boys celebrate 50 episodes of the podcast with a live stream! The boys recap their time be talking about their favorite moments from the show so far. Paul models his battle jacket. Drew ate pho again finally. Paul is happy comics are back, and tells Drew he's finally watching the "Watchmen" series on HBO. Drew gets a new leather notebook he adores. Finally, the boys talk about big purchase reg...

Drew buys some new LED lights for his streaming/meeting/broadcasting needs, and he's ashamed of what he's done and tries to think of ways to get them to mount to his desk. Meanwhile, Paul switches to the good microphone for actual work use and it's a game changer. Paul starts the planning (and spending) early for his big birthday bash. Paul is also concerned about some upcoming lab work for his so...

Drew makes a social faux pas at Target. The boys discuss masking up. Drew has realized he might be addicted to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, while Paul talks about his current gaming habits and those of his son. The MacBook Pro 13" drops, with the new keyboard, and Drew might just have to get one. Paul continues to wage war against Amazon and vows to never give up and to never surrender. Drew talk...

Paul celebrates a Doing Their Best Podcast milestone. Drew shares a domain name he owns and got notified about. The boys check to see how their creepy government front hotel is holding up amidst a pandemic (it's available!). Paul watched Waco and was enthralled, which leads the boys to break down the show and compare its presentation to other sources and other facts. Finally, the boys talk about o...

Drew talks about working with PowerBI for a work "project." Paul provides some banana-related follow-up. Drew reviews some fruit snacks. The boys discuss some media they are ingesting, starting with "Waco" on Netflix, "Batman: White Knight" (which Paul HIGHLY recommends), "Operation Odessa," and "Bob's Burgees." Drew shares some info about his current stress level, and wonders if he isn't okay. Fi...

Drew makes sure Paul got his bananas, which leads the boys to make some spicy hot takes on various banana-capable recipes. Drew didn't get his fruit sacks. Paul talks about his home address and his decorative mailbox. Drew talks about farming spiders in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Paul discusses his new gaming obsession. Recorded 04/16/2020 Show Links Banana Recipes Postmaster General Spider Is...

Paul makes Drew order some fruit snacks from Amazon that "contain Gushers technology." Drew dunks on the Amazon SEO page for said fruit snacks. Drew talks about some upcoming time off. Drew hurt his foot, and his mental health takes a hit as well. Paul promotes the new podcast "California King" starring the duo's favorite podcaster, Merlin Mann. Drew provides a retrospective on his water cooling e...

Paul teaches Drew more tips and tricks for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which leads the discussion into more video games that the boys are playing (or will be playing). Then, it's Corona virus update time, and Paul finds some unexpected disruptions. Paul gives drew a recommendation in "Tiger King." Drew gives an update on his computer building journey, and might, finally, have all his parts repl...

Paul and Drew discuss their nasty, filthy nail biting habits, and the steps they take to combat them (Paul) or the steps they take to not (Drew). The boys give their Coronavirus related updates, and how they're managing: from VPN issues, using Microsoft Teams for collaboration, and how they buy their guns. Paul gives a campaign update to the Dungeons and Dragons game he's running, and discussing t...

The boys talk remote work, and how they're adjusting their workflows (and how they aren't). Drew talks about his Bawls, and his new ultra-powerful handheld vacuum. Paul and Drew talk Columbus pizza, and what they like. Drew laments the (temporary?) closure of some of his favorite local restaurants. Paul decides to run an online Dungeons and Dragons campaign, so Drew decides to create a character l...

Paul talks about what weird day it was. The boys share their current global pandemic thoughts, feelings, fears, and plans. Drew buys new AirPods to replace the ones he "cleaned." Drew tries a 10-keyless keyboard, and is... cautiously optimistic. Paul debates using fabric glue to finish his battle jacket. Paul has to explain "Batman" comics to Drew. Recorded 3/10/2020 Show Links: HyperX Alloy Origi...

Drew's been overdoing it and it's starting to take a toll. Drew talks about his now third attempt at building a computer, and what happened to the last two, as well as an explanation around processor boosting technology and manual overclocking. Paul and Drew praise Lian Li computer cases. Paul gives follow-up on his Tom Bihn storage situation. Paul and Drew discuss presentation prep, and what make...