I'm sure they're doing their best

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 Pro Alice Layout
• Pro-Ject Mais DS3 Amplifier
• Wiim Pro

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 Kitchen
• Stilh RE 110 PLUS
• Stilh Foam Nozzle
• Adam's Mega Foam
• Adam's Microfiber Wash Mitt
• Adam's Glass Cleaner
• Adam's Wheel & Tire Cleaner Complete Kit

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 Ravioli Store
• House of Blues - Cleveland
• Stefan Sanchez
• Alrosa Villa
• The King of Clubs
• Ghost's Viral Tiktok Thing
• M Drift Analyzer
• Arc Web Browser
• Baldur's Gate 3
• The Righteous Gemstones
• Bojack Horseman
• What We Do In The Shadows

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 Camera Arm Clamp Webcam Stand, Microphone Boom Arm for Blue Yeti Snowball Yeti Nano, Webcam, Camera, LED Light, Voice Recording, Podcasting
• ULANZI Camera Desk Mount Stand with Flexible Arm, Overhead Camera Mount, Articulated Arm with 360° Rotatable Ball Head, Aluminum Desk Mounting Stand for Ring Light/DSLR Camera/Webcam/Panel Light
• Lexus LC500
• BMW M4 Competition Convertible

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 07/13/2023

Show Links:

• RackStation RS422+
• Insta360 Link
• Hidden Systems
• Catalyst Game Labs Battletech Essentials Board Game (Target)
• BattleTech Centers
• Steel Battalion Controller
• Fundamentals of Azure Networking For the Data Professional (Brent Ozar Unlimited)
• 2024 RS 6 Avant performance
• 2023 RS 5 Sportback
• 2024 BMW M3 Sedan

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 Fryer
• Ooni Pizza Oven
• Installing Apple Beta Software
• The Castles of Burgundy (BGG)
• The Castles of Burgundy Special Edition

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: Reddit Blackout Made Search Worse (Gizmodo)
• Train Sim World 3 Bundle
• Hogwarts Legacy
• DREDGE
• BattleBit Remastered

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