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Paul and Drew (maybe?) decide on a place to meet up for a Christmas dinner. Drew has an update on his quest to obtain his Nest data from Google, and a listener also provides some perspective. Drew buys some "licorice" and Paul provides some feedback. Drew tries his hand at emulating the PS3. Drew needs a new phone case and Paul hates his choices. Recorded 12/20/24 Show links: Agave and Rye Licoric...

Drew asks the question: how much thermostat is too much thermostat, and why can't Google just give him the data? Paul goes to Las Vegas for a conference and shares his experience, and why it's okay to gamble. Drew buys his Mac Mini. The boys discuss their favorite games of the yer 2024. Drew finds an acceptable use case for AI. Recorded 12/13/24 Show links: Google Takeout Craps Sphere - Postcards...

The boys recap their respective Thanksgiving break. Drew buys a handheld duster and vacuum. Drew goes Black Friday shopping and ends up with a new treat for himself, and Paul does the same. Drew needs Paul to explain the current state of Apple Intelligence. Paul was supposed to talk Drew out of buying a new Mac Mini. Paul backs a new "Voltron" Kickstarter campaign. Recorded 12/6/2024 Show Links: F...

Drew stops writing his performance review to record a podcast. Paul has a grievance with BlueSky. Drew hits a new milestone. The boys scratch their heads about the new "365 Link PC." Drew is watching something new (to him) again, and is playing "S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2." Recorded 11/21/24 Show links: Microsoft 365 Link PC Delta Platinum Medallion True Detective S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2

Drew asks the question "Why not BlueSky?" for the show's social media presence. Drew returns with a "Drew's Computer Corner" update on all the new things happening in PC building, and why he hasn't upgraded recently. Paul talks about how great is new M4 Pro MacBook is. Paul was really happy with how "The Penguin" wrapped up, and has some thoughts on the fourth season of "The Wire." The boys discus...

The boys get a listener question about handheld emulation, and Paul does his homework. The election happened. Drew watches "Reacher" on Amazon. Recorded 11/7/24 Show links: RG3XX Plus RG35XX H RG40XXV POWKIDDY V10 muOS ArkOS EmuDeck Retro Game Corps NPC (Next Portable Console) Gameboy Advance SP Retroid Pocket 5 AynTech "Reacher" (Amazon) Jack Reacher (2012)

It's Halloween time, and the boys talk candy a bit before Paul gives an update about his son. Drew went to Boston. Paul has more hipster browser news that is now very interesting to Drew (finally). Drew is playing this year's "Call of Duty" game which has a very interesting "business model", but got distracted by a Lego catalog. Paul quizzes Drew on which new Mac he bought. Recorded 10/31/24 Show...

It's that special time of year again where Paul goes to the Pumpkin Festival and eats a lot of stuff. Drew buys a new microphone(s). Drew asks Paul about repairing his own MacBook Pro. Drew gets upsold on a flight. Paul recommends "The Penguin" on Max. Recorded 10/17/24 Show links: Circleville Pumpkin Show 2024 RODE Wireless PRO Premium Wireless Microphone System iFixit MacBook Pro 15" Touch Bar 2...

Paul wants to know: is his favorite podcast app bad now, and Drew isn't sure but probably agrees. Paul gives an ode to the 9th generation iPad, and what made (and makes) it great still. Drew embraces the machine to solve a problem. The boys try to tackle a thorny question: how many friends is enough friends? Recorded 10/03/24 Show Links Pocket Casts Overcast iPad (9th generation) - Technical Speci...

Paul gets his new iPhone, and then, oh by the way, buys his car. Drew gets his Raspberry Pi 5, and makes a purchasing error. Drew needs ad blocking recommendations. Show Links Inland K67 Wireless RGB Mechanical Keyboard Tilde RK Royal Kludge R65 65% Wireless Gaming Keyboard (QMK/VIA) Keyboard Instructions referenced in the show Drop + biip MT3 Extended 2048 Dark Keycap Set

Surprising no one, Drew embarrasses himself again. Paul send Drew a concerning email. Paul is really, really enjoying "The Wire." Drew buys a drone, and then decides to change up his coffee game. Paul schools Drew in the new Apple products due out soon. Recorded 09/14/24 Show links: DJI Mini 4 Pro DJI drone ban passes in U.S. House — 'Countering CCP Drones Act' would ban all DJI sales in U.S. if p...

It's another one of "those" podcasts: Drew's on the road, Paul has to do all the work, and Erik Darling drops by again to solve a tricky problem: how do you let the haters know you still love them no matter what? Recorded 09/05/24 No notes! It's perfect.

Paul needs to go car shopping, and Drew's done his homework to talk about some of his options. Drew finds a new kind of "Nerds" candy. Drew says goodbye to his special boy. Recorded 08/24/24 Show Links Genesis G70 Sedan Honda Accord Sedan Acura TLX Toyota Camry BMW 3 Series Audi A4 Subaru Legacy Big Chewy Nerds

Drew kicks off the show reading a very interesting letter he received. Paul and Drew are excited to try the new "DREDGE" DLC, and Drew picks up "Cult of the Lamb" finally. The boys finished up their legacy game of "Ticket to Ride: Legends of the West" with their friends and share their thoughts. Drew recaps his shooting competition. Paul finished season 2 of "The Wire." Drew makes another importan...

Drew gets a late start due to a local festival. Paul follows-up on his ROG Ally X, including a case and a long journey that doesn't end where you think it does. Drew talks more about Intel. Drew tries to convince Paul to play "No Man's Sky" again after all the massive updates it's gotten over the years. Paul recommends a new "Batman" show, and Drew watched an interesting documentary on Netflix. Re...

Paul gets his new toys and tells Drew all about the ROG Ally X. Drew has some advice to anyone looking to upgrade their computers in the near future. Drew gets a forgotten Kickstarter package (again) and is in the market for a cheap non-iOS tablet and needs Paul's help in choosing. Recorded 7/27/24 Show links: ROG Ally X Review (The Verge) Intel Problems Summary (Gamers Nexus) Terraforming Mars Pr...

The boys talk about the big Crowdstrike kurfuffle earlier in the week. Paul updates Drew on his "The Wire" watching. Paul gets a notification on his Synology and has some decisions to make. Drew "builds" a rifle. Paul once again tries PC gaming and, well... Recorded 07/20/24 Show Links: Crowdstrike Issue, explained Synology DS1522+ Rimfire Ammunition CZ 457 Area 419 Base ACC Premier Chassis ELEY A...

Drew is back, and has some thoughts on last episode's antics. Drew provides an update with his experience with the TK-02 Espresso Machine, and tries a new coffee. Paul's favorite browser makes a... commercial? A quick update on Drew's search engine replacement, and what he's NOT using. Paul finishes "The Newsroom" and starts watching "The Wire" in earnest. Recorded 07/11/24 Show Links: Mind Tonic...

Once again, Paul is joined by Erik Darling. They catchup on Erik's Mac use and Paul share's his plans for his upcoming vacation. Erik gives us his espresso history and shares his thoughts on the TK-02. They finish up discussing Drew's new shooty-man hobby. Recorded 06/20/2024 Show links: Darling Data Terra Kaffee TK-02 Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters Santa Monica Lychee Macerated

Paul buys some new speakers for his living room. Drew embraces cosplay. Paul is re-re-re-watching "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" but with a very heartwarming twist. Drew shares a friend's business launch. Recorded 06/20/2024 Show links: Sonos Ultimate Immersive Set Sonos TruePlay Chesty Rig Wide Harness MOLLE Kangaroo Front Flap The Mini Dangler The Boys Built By Borda

Drew gets some nostalgia via a candy purchase. A friendly listener points out a show mistake. The boys review all the great new stuff coming out of this year's "Apple World Wide Developer Conference" and what they're excited for (and what they're not). Paul is still hooked on Diablo 4, and Drew tries streaming on TikTok. Recorded 06/13/204 Show Links Boston Stoker - Buna Fruta The Verge - Introduc...

Drew is looking forward to a "quieter" week with an important company event coming up. The boys discuss a bunch of AI-related topics, including the concerning "Windows Recall." Paul likes "The Newsroom" and Drew pushes his luck with another recommendation. Paul provides some more evidence that the Arc browser is, in fact, good. Drew is in the market for a new search engine. Drew likes the new "Des...

Drew has some social anxiety. Paul is going to teach Drew how to play Diablo 4. Paul likes his new iPad. Drew and Paul discuss some shows they've gotten into recently. Recorded 5/30/2024 Show Links Smart Casual Semi Formal Tailscale VNC The Newsroom X-Men 97 Modern X-Men Comics Reading Order Thread

The boys are back from a hiatus, and Paul has lots of stories to tell after his big week of concertgoing. Paul tells Drew all about the new Diablo 4 changes. Drew shoots a mile, and makes some legally treacherous purchases. Recorded 05/23/24 Show links Crew Stadium, Columbus OH Mr Bungle Kim Dracula Diablo 4: Loot Reborn Heatblur F4-E Phantom National Firearms Act SureFire SOCOM556-RC3 Rugged Obsi...

The boys talk about some video games: Paul like "Dave the Diver" (finally), and then they review some recent video game self-owns and wins. Paul buys a robot. The boys discuss the recent Apple event. Paul's big concert week is upon us. Recorded 05/09/2024 Show links: Dave the Diver Helldivers 2 Self-Implosion Destiny 2 Changes Xbox/Microsoft Nonsense Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra "Chaos and Carnage" @ Ki...