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Drew teaches people how to play Destiny. Paul installs MacOS Sonoma and likes it, a lot. Drew, meanwhile, struggles to upgrade his watch. The boys order a new computer. Drew needs Paul to teach him beard upkeep, and discuss beard balms. Drew is going to helping stream a live event again. Recorded 09/28/2023 Show links Crota's End Raid macOS Sonoma Rasperry Pi 5 Beard Balm GRAVE BEFORE SHAVE Leathe...

We talk about Starfield with spoilers from 00:14:38 to 00:19:04. Drew talks about how "Destiny" was (and still is as of this show), broken. Paul stops playing "Starfield" but Drew spoils the plot for him. "Cyberpunk: 2077" gets a big update that both the boys are excited to play. Paul finally gets his HEAVYS and does a review, and Drew is part of yet another board game Kickstarter campaign. Paul l...

Drew struggles against Audacity again, and then provides a beard update. Paul plays "Starfield" and has notes to share with Drew, who is also still playing. Paul gives Apple more money. Drew reviews a tool. Recorded 09/14/2023 Show Links: Apple Watch Ultra Olive Alpine Loop Apple Watch Ultra Orange Beige Trail Loop Klein Ratcheting Cable Crimper / Stripper / Cutter, for Pass-Thru RJ45 Passthrough

Drew reads an apology for embracing a lifestyle change. Drew is still playing "Starfield." Paul reminds Drew of an Apple event that is coming up. Drew tries to remember how to crimp network cables. Recorded 09/07/2023 NOYAFA New Upgraded Network Cable Tester with Optical Power Meter VFL, RJ45 Wire Cable Tracer for Telephone, Ethernet, Video, Tone Generator,CAT5 CAT6 Cable Toner Ethernet Cable Test...

Paul updates Drew on his shoulder. Drew has a weed problem, and not the fun kind. Drew plays STARFIELD, and also updates his VR flight sim toys. Paul buys another keyboard, and also buys a new amplifier for his records. Recorded 08/31/2023 Show Links: Nutsedge Starfield Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Boeing Edition Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Pack Boeing Edition Keychron K15 P...

Paul asks Drew: Is he a jerk (Drew doesn't think so). Paul rants about icons. Drew goes on a trip, and has what is probably the WORST possible experience of his adult life. Paul talks about his shoulder. Recorded 08/24/2023 Show Links: macOSicons

Paul has a problem in the kitchen. It's back to school season! Paul explains the concept of a ghost restaurant to Drew. Drew buys a pressure washer and other cleaning-adjacent things. Drew wins an award. Recorded 08/17/2023 Show Links: Samsung Bespoke 3-Door French Door Refrigerator (24 cu. ft.) with Beverage Center™ in Stainless Steel Frigidaire 30 in. 18.3 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator Ghost...

Drew and Paul like Ravioli. Paul didn't see GWAR, but his daughter has an upcoming concert she's going to attend. Paul talks about his favorite local clubs. Drew really likes his car, but has concerns about one of the included "apps." Paul tries a new web browser. Drew wants to play "Baldur's Gate 3" and wants Paul's take. Drew needs a new TV show to binge. Recorded 08/05/2023 Show Links: The Ravi...

Paul buys another pair of headphones. A listener recommends a game to Drew, and Paul wants to know what he thinks about it. Drew buys a car, but he also buys something else. Another forgotten Kickstarter project arrives. Recorded 07/30/2023 Show Links: Beats Studio Pro PC Building Simulator BMW M4 Competition Convertible Rolex Datejust Kingdom Death: Monster Kingdom Death: Gambler's Chest

Paul gets an important update about his local post office in the mail. Drew upgrades his Synology to great success, with an unexpected benefit. Paul reviews his new camera. Drew's car shopping continues. Recorded 06/20/2023 Show Links: Synology RS422+ Surveillance Station Synology License Pack Insta360 Link Camera Logitech Litra Beam PICTRON Live Broadcast Boom Arm, ULANZI Flexible Desk Mount Came...

Prime Day comes and goes, and what (if anything) did the boys get? Drew orders his Synology, and Paul orders a new web cam. Drew bought a cool new book but Paul isn't having any of it. Paul went to Target and saw something confusing. After that, he went to the Apple store and saw something even weirder. Drew publishes some new online training content, and as a treat, goes car shopping. Recorded 07...

Drew and Paul recap what they did for the Fourth of July. Drew buys a grill, and Paul wants an upgrade too. Paul asks Drew about Apple Betas, and his plans (if any) to install one. Drew gets another kickstarter project he forgot about. The boys discuss the new "Threads" app from Meta. Recorded 07/07/2023 Show Links: Ohio Fireworks Law Weber GENESIS S-325s Gas Grill Blackstone Patio Grill with Air...

Drew's had a lot of sugar tonight. Paul hates spinning hard drives, but the boys spend time planning their next Synology upgrades. Paul is in search for a new Reddit app, and he's discouraged. Drew gets the new version of Train Simulator, and Paul plays a game for a listener request. Recorded 6/29/2023 Pez Downie Synology Rackstation RS422+ Synology Diskstation DS1522+ Synology DX1222 Google: Redd...

EPISODE 200! The boys celebrate by recording in person, eating corndogs, and reminiscing about the show. Paul thinks Diablo 4 is good, and Drew got a Steam Deck. Paul learned that switching cell providers via eSIM isn't the happy path. Finally, Drew explains how he pets the virtual doggo. Recorded 06/15/2023 Show links: Culvers Episode 1 Diablo 4 Non-Steam Launchers

The boys ride the struggle bus getting the podcast going this week, but it turns out it was Paul's fault. Speaking of Paul, he has a medical condition Drew was unaware of. The boys recap WWDC: Apple Vision Pro and other announcements that THEY care about. The boys pour one out for Apollo (and probably Reddit). Recorded 06/08/2023 Show links: Apple Vision Pro Announcement Apple 70W Power Adapter? m...

The boys have a big milestone coming up, and are trying to plan a way to celebrate it. Drew's teeth hurt. Apollo, which is what both Paul and Drew adore for browsing Reddit, is in trouble. Paul really liked the third season of Ted Lasso. Drew prepares for a test. WWDC is around the corner, and what are the boys excited about? Drew really likes the new System Shock remake on the PC, and recommends...

Drew has a video game problem that only professionals can help with. Paul has a lot of Ks worth of monitor. Paul kinda-sorta builds a computer. The boys are loving "What the Car" on iOS. Paul updates his record collection. Recorded 05/27/2023 Show Links: Destiny 2: Trials of Osiris Dell UltraSharp 32 6K Monitor - U3224KB Elgato Ring Light iFixIt: Steam Deck SSD Replacement Paul's Record Collection

Drew has something in his eyes. Paul has some sad news. Drew live streams an event for his gym, and reviews some gear and his goes over the setup he used. Paul really wants a new monitor. Drew upgrades his home WiFi. Thunder Road: Vendetta is actually pretty fun! Recorded 05/18/2023 Show links: Friendship Fitness: Generations Competition Stream NDI NGINX RTMP Module Wyze Cam V3 Github: wz_mini_hac...

Drew is finally getting some Kickstarters fulfilled. Drew doesn't freak out on an airplane. Paul has a problem. Drew recommends a documentary. Paul is excited to play the new "Legend of Zelda" game. Drew has a weekend project. Recorded 05/11/2023 Thunder Road: Vendetta Dr. Zevia Cream Soda Dr. Pepper The Vietnam War Prohibition Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Dead Island 2 Tape 2 Tape Friend...

The boys are joined this episode by THE Jon Kruger, and they get caught up. Drew wants to walk down memory lane about important computers. Recorded 05/05/2023 Show links: Jon Kruger Power Grid Commodore 64 Apple IIGS Apple IIc Barren Realms Elite MUSH/MOO/MUDD ZIP Drive Falcon 3.0/3.1 Mega Race "That Guy" The Secret of Monkey Island Compuserve History That Doesn't Suck (Podcast) Chuck Yeager Gene...

Drew learns a new technology term, and needs Paul's blessing on it. Drew makes 14 dollars. Paul wraps up a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Drew needs display purchasing advice. Recorded 04/20/2023 Show Links Hamburger Menu Facebook Class Action Lawsuit Cyberpunk RED Studio Display Pro Display XDR Samsung Viewfinity sS9 5K

It's tax time, and the boys are winding up their filings. Drew wants to know what Paul's summer vacation plans are. Paul plays "Food Chain Magnate" and shares the joy of the game with Drew, who now HAS to play it. Drew updates the besties on his week with his new apps. The boys discuss Large Language Models with an interesting use case. Recorded 04/13/2023 Show links: Food Chain Magnate Mohican St...

Drew is late due to some gastrointestinal issues, and the boys talk about pizza. Drew talks about his first week on the new job, and describes his new workflows to Paul. Paul has some app advice for Drew. Drew doesn't listen to Paul's advice on a purchase, but DOES take his inspiration for an unrelated one. Recorded 04/06/2023 Show links: Rotolos Pizza YubiKey Mimestream Fantastical Raycast Obsidi...

Paul's family is going to Disney, so Drew is curious how he packs for it. Drew is coming to the end of his work hiatus. There's a new Scott Pilgrim anime? Paul follows-up on some Steam Deck open questions. Drew gets involved in a local program. Drew is looking at new 3D printers. The boys get a shout-out on a popular YouTube channel. Recorded 03/30/2023 Show Links Scott Pilgrim Anime Diablo 4 Wolf...

Drew needs a sanity check. Drew starts his "funemployment" week off before his new job. Paul provides some notes on his new Steam Deck. Drew preorders an espresso machine. Inflation bites the boys. Recorded 03/23/2023 Show Links: Accidental Tech Podcast Episode 527 ProtonDB EmuDeck Steam Deck Emulation Starter Guide Terra Kafe TK-02 AEP Price Increase