Paul is a good band dad. Drew completes "Elden Ring" and is ready for the next "Destiny" major expansion, while Paul enjoys his PSVR2. Drew buys some networking equipment.

Recorded 02/25/2023

Show Links

• Destiny 2: Lightfall
• Moss
• Horizon: Call of the Mountain
• Mad Men
• Dream Machine Special Edition
• Switch 24
• CHOGEAR 20U Open Frame Rack for Servers & AV Gear - Wall Mountable Design Includes 2x Vented Shelves, 25x Rack Mounting Screws, 4x Leveling Feet, 4x Shelf Stops, & 2x Securement Straps
• ECHOGEAR Rack Caster Kit - Add Wheels to Your Server Rack in Minutes - Compatible 15U & 20U Racks
• CyberPower OR500LCDRM1U Smart App LCD UPS, 500VA/300W, 6 Outlets, AVR, 1U Rackmount
• Jingchengmei 2 Pack-1U Disassembled Rack Mount Cable Management Panel with Brush for Cable Entry for 19-Inch Rack or Cabinet Black (BF01UAB2PC)

The boys get a listener question, and it gets them thinking about their mutual best person. Drew buys a new heater, and then talks about how AT&T still sucks. The boys discuss the MacBook Pro Keyboard class action lawsuit. Paul has a good idea. Drew has a less good idea, and then they break out their credit cards.

Recorded 02/16/2023

Show Links:

• Jon Kruger - Website
• Dyson Pure Hot+Cool
• Dyson Lightcycle
• Macbook Pro - Class Action Lawsuit
• mastohost
• https://doingtheir.best
• Poppin Candy

Drew gives an update on his progress in "ELDEN RING." Paul buys a new record-adjacent tool. Drew masters Java, and shares some of his other recent work. Paul buys the same iPhone case as Drew, and has thoughts. Drew has a dream about his childhood and realizes the price of nostalgia.

Recorded 2/11/2023

Show Links:

• Pro-Ject VC-E
• Gradle
• Apache Maven
• Spin-Clean Vinyl Record Washer Complete Kit
• Azure Architecture Center - Deploy IBM Sterling Order Management on Azure
• QuickStart Repo: Sterling Order Management on Azure
• Tyco US1 Electric Trucking

Drew is frustrated with "Elden Ring." Paul gets a new PlayStation controller. Paul shows Drew a cool new Mastodon app. Drew writes Java. Paul talks a little more about "The Last of Us" on HBO.

Recorded 01/25/2023

• DualSense Edge
• Hall Effect Switch
• Ivory by Tapbots
• Parquet Modular Encryption
• DBeaver
• Friendship Podcast

Drew gets a present. Apple release some new stuff and the boys are excited. Drew wants to "work" on his home network, and is "playing" Elden Ring. Paul enjoyed "The Last Of Us" and wants to see more. Drew talks about things going on at work.

Recorded 01/21/22

• Apple MacBook Pro M2
• Mac Mini M2
• HomePod Generation 2
• Apple Remote Desktop
• "The Perfect Drug"
• Tedgetal 15U Open Frame Rack for Servers & AV Gear - Wall Mountable Design Includes 2X Vented Shelves, 4X Leveling Feet, 4X Casters
• "Extremely Hardcore" Twitter

Drew goes to a new restaurant, with unexpected results. Paul wages war on static, and wins? Paul has a new show to watch. Drew builds a new "Lego" set.

Recorded 01/14/2022

Show Links:

• Subourbon Souther Kitchen
• Vintage Plastic Friction Sparkling Gun
• "The Last of Us (HBO)"
• Big Fudge Vinyl Record Cleaning Kit - Complete 4-in-1 - Includes Ultra-Soft Velvet Record Brush, XL Cleaning Liquid, Stylus Brush and Storage Pouch! Will NOT Scratch Your Records!
• Paul's Record Collection (Discogs)
• FUNWHOLE Train Lighting Building Bricks Set - Steampunk Ore Train LED Light Building Set 1056 Pieces for Adults and Teens
• FUNWHOLE Building Set with LED Lights - Ocean Adventure Ship Construction Building Blocks Model Set 824 PCS for Teen and Adults with LED Lighting Kit
• Lego Titanic
• "Frasier"
• Twitter Third Party API News

Drew tries a new take on his daily work life for 2023 with a new tech purchase. The boys learn a new word. Paul makes good on his plans to get a new turntable, but gets a lot more than that and shares all his purchases and learnings with Drew.

Recorded 01/07/2022

• Apple Siri Remote
• Apple Magic Trackpad
• Logitech MX Vertical MX Wireless Mouse
• Grippy - Urban Dictionary
• Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB Turntable
• Hudson Hi-Fi 9-in-1 Vinyl Cleaning Kit
• Milty 5036694022153 Zerostat 3 Anti-Static Gun
• Audio Technica AT618a Disc Stabilizer
• Audio Technica AT615a Turntable Level
• Audio Technica AT-PEQ30 Phono Equalizer
• Audio Technica AT-VM95Ml/H Headshell/Cartridge Combo Kit
• Hudson Hi-Fi Anti-Static Vinyl Record Inner Sleeves
• Hudson Hi-Fi Vinyl Record Outer Sleeves Covers
• Gatefold Outer LP Sleeves for 12 Inch Vinyl Record Storage
• TazStudio Premium slipmat - Cork Turntable Mat
• Record Player Stand, Turntable Stand with Record Storage, Vinyl Record Storage Cabinet with Metal Legs, Record Player Table Holds Up to 150 Albums for Living Room, Bedroom, Office (Black)

The boys recap how Christmas went. Paul was wrong about "Vampire Survivors." Drew reviews his new toaster. Recording on New Years Eve, both Paul and Drew reflect on 2022, and think forward to 2023, feelings and thoughts are shared. Paul wants to get into vinyl records.

Recorded 12/31/2022

Show Links:

• Rogue Plate Carrier
• What Is Rucking
• S.T.A.L.K.E.R series
• 'Castlevania: Symphony of the Night' Soundtrack on Vinyl
• Zeal & Ardor (White - Exclusive)
• Zeal & Ardor - Hellfest 2022
• Audio-Technica AT-LP120XBT-USB
• PRO-JECT Debut Carbon EVO Turntable - Satin Golden Yellow

With Ohio directly in the path of a big storm, the boys talk about preparing. Paul goes a GameStop and it makes him sad. Drew provides more updates on his gross foot, and raves about a new "Call of Duty" game type. Drew needs a toaster.

Recorded 12/22/2022

Show links:

• Eton - American Red Cross FRX3+ Emergency NOAA Weather Radio, Red, Digital Display, Hand Turbine, Solar Power, Red LED Flashing Beacon, 7 NOAA/Environment Canada Weather Bands, Phone Charger
• Kotaku - GameStop Employees Say They Have To Sell All Sorts Of Random Weird Junk Now
• Call of Duty: DMZ
• Escape From Tarkov
• Dark and Darker
• Oster 2-Slice Toaster
• Revolution InstaGLO® R180 Toaster

Paul has a public service announcement about backups. Drew reviews his new phone case. Paul tries to help Drew with his Always On display issues. Drew can't find any Raspberry Pis. Drew goes to the doctor. The boys exchange gifts for the fourth (!) time since starting the podcast with a new twist this year. Finally, the boys make a decision about the future of where to find them.

Recorded 12/17/2022

Show links:

• Time Machine
• Backblaze
• Backblaze Hard Drive Test Data
• Carbon Copy Cloner
• RPi Supply Chain Update
• Ronald McDonald House
• Gray Muzzle Organization
• Charles M Schulz Museum
• Charlie Brown Encyclopedia