I'm sure they're doing their best

I'm sure they're doing their best

By Drew Furgiuele and Paul BahlerSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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I'm sure they're doing their best episodes

  • 229 - I'm sure they'll go to the NASCAR game

    Drew travels to Vegas for work and makes a really painful mistake, and Paul visits a record store. Paul achieves the next tier in his CO2 battle pass. Drew chases an elusive Apple-branded cable.

    Recorded 02/10/2024

    Show Links:

    • Resorts World Las Vegas
    • Used Kids Records
    • Ninja Thirsti 24ox Travel Bottle
    • Thristi Quenchers
    • Bevi
    • Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Audio Cable
    • Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Jack Adapter
    1 hr 10 min
  • 228 - I'm sure they're aggressively carbonated

    Mr. Truck checks in with a truck status update, and all the cool accessories he's checking out. Paul's family gets a new truck (not a truck). Paul is thirsty for ninjas. Drew plays "Enshrouded."

    Recorded 02/01/24

    Show Links:

    • Taco Holder for Ford FITS (Ford Maverick)
    • Bullet Upfitters
    • TruXedo Sentry CT Tonneau Cover
    • DEE ZEE EZ TAILGATE ASSIST
    • 2024 Chevy Blazer
    • Ninja Thirsti Drink System
    • Enshrouded
    • The Finals
    54 min
  • 227 - I'm sure they are truck

    Drew adopts a new personality with a new purchase. Paul's son gets his license. Drew passes a tough certification exam, and still manages to finish "DREDGE." Paul recommends a podcast to listen to. The boys scramble to migrate some domain names.

    Recorded 01/27/2024

    • 2024 Ford Maverick XLT
    • AWS Solutions Architect Associate
    • Upgrade #496: 40th Anniversary of the Mac Draft
    • Google Domains Sold to SquareSpace
    • CloudFlare DNS Registrar
    • Hover DNS Registrar
    • DynamicDNS
    1 hr 3 min
  • 226 - I'm sure they have a list

    Drew is listening to a lot of Judas Priest, and has an unexpected piece of follow-up. The boys talk about the Apple Vision Pro and if they plan on getting it or not. Paul makes a bold lifestyle decision. Drew is playing DREDGE, and then he goes to the mall.

    Recorded 1/18/2024

    • Judas Priest
    • Apple Settlement
    • Apple Vision Pro
    • DREDGE
    • Sunglass Hut
    • Ray Ban Meta Smart Glasses
    • Centry III Mall YouTube Video
    1 hr 10 min
  • 225 - I'm sure they're full of sand

    Paul is recovering from being sick, and kicks the show off with "Paul's Computer Corner!" Drew plays the worst game ever while Paul ruminates on a board game on a computer. Drew buys a new charger. Paul upgrades his office with some new gear.

    Recorded 01/11/2024

    Show Links:

    • Infinite Chicken Nuggets (giphy)
    • Root Board Game
    • Asymmetric Board Games
    • Anker Power Bank, 60,000mAh Portable Charger 87W with Smart Digital Display, Retractable Auto Lighting and SOS Mode, (PowerCore Reserve 192Wh) for Laptop, Travel, and Outdoor Camping
    • Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station, 1800W (Peak 2400W) Solar Generator, Full Charge in 58 Min, 1056wh LiFePO4 Battery for Home Backup, Power Outages, and Outdoor Camping (Optional Solar Panel)
    • Onvis Smart Button, 5-Keys Smart Switch, Scene Controller, Compatible with Apple HomeKit, Automatically Trigger Accessories & Scenes-Thread
    • Pangea Audio DS200 All Steel Heavy Duty Floor Bookshelf Speaker Stands 100 lbs Capacity Pair (32 Inch)
    50 min
  • 224 - I'm sure they are bear

    Paul is watching some TV. Drew and Paul reflect on the most recent show, and what to do different next time. Paul quits Twitter/X. Drew gets an amazing birthday present. The boys guess each other's Steam year in review. Drew stops by his computer corner. The boys make good on their Christmas promises.

    Recorded 12/29/2023

    Show Links:

    • For All Mankind
    • Take Flight Ohio
    • Steam Year In Review (Drew)
    57 min
  • 223 - I'm sure they're being really safe

    Friend of the show Erik drops by for a special pre-Christmas podcast, and Paul tries to coach him through some Mac issues while Drew fights off some technical problems of trying to dial into the podcast from the car. Paul clarifies that he does not hate Erik. Drew tempts fate by drinking something dangerous while driving (and it's not what you think). The boys talk drivers ed.

    Recorded 12/21/2023

    Show Links

    Erik Darling

    1 hr 15 min
  • 222 - I'm sure they'll give it a good squeeze

    Paul explains the art of espresso machine maintenance. The boys give updates on the yearly Christmas challenge. Drew goes to Washington DC for the first time and needs Paul's advice for his (next) trip. Paul does a redo on his "Game Of The Year" nomination. Drew is trying to find some candy. The boys discuss what they had gratitude for in 2023.

    Recorded 12/14/2023

    Show Links:

    • The Smithsonian
    • Air and Space Museum
    • Holocaust Museum
    • International Spy Museum
    • Vietnam Memorial
    • Carnegie Library Apple Store
    • God of War: Valhalla DLC
    • Sour Punch
    56 min
  • 221 - I'm sure they're dollar butthole lickers

    The boys did a good thing for charity and so did the listeners. It's the most wonderful time of the year where Paul and Drew figure out this year's Christmas gift giving rules. Drew tries to rent a car. Paul gets his new raspberry pi 5 and needs inspiration. Paul is (maybe?) having issues with his iPhone. Paul is going to a music festival.

    Recorded 12/09/2123

    • piHole
    • PiAware - FlightAware
    • Pro Stick and Pro Stick Plus - FlightAware
    • Sonic Temple
    • Kittie
    • Alex Terrible
    1 hr 3 min
  • 220 - I'm sure they're hell adjacent

    Paul and Drew have opinions on "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" on Netflix. Drew isn't able to enjoy Call of Duty, and the reason may shock you. Drew has his candidate for "Game of the Year." Drew also might be brining back his famous "Computer Corner." Paul has some important news for Mac icons.

    Recorded 11/30/23

    Show Links:

    • Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
    • What is Shadowbanning?
    • Dave the Diver
    • AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
    • L1, L2, and L3 Cache
    • Replacicon
    55 min

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