This week friend of the show Erik Darling returns, this time filling in for Paul who is on vacation. Drew starts off teasing Erik with a surprise, and then the two talk about their travels. Erik really wants Drew to buy a watch, and Drew DOES want to really buy a watch so they kick around some options. Erik wants Drew to come visit him. Then, they walk about working out, cigars, and scotch.

Recorded 07/14/2022

Show Links:

• Chrono24
• Tag Hauer: Carerra
• Rolex Submariner
• Omega
• Rogue Dog Sled
• La Casa Del Tabaco

Drew gets a new lamp, and Paul is mortified. Drew goes on a trip... actually, more than one trip it turns out. Paul wants to know: how do you disconnect on vacation?

Recorded 06/30/2022

Show Links:

• Govee Smart Table Lamp, Dimmable App Wi-Fi Control Lamp with 43 Scene Modes and Music Mode, Warm White Light RGBIC Bedside Lamp for Bedrooms and Living Room, Works with Alexa & Google Assistant
• Alaska Airlines
• Exclusive: Apple Plans to Launch MacBook Air With M2 Chip on July 15

Drew is late because he was fiddling with this Nest products. The boys talk about some upcoming summer travel and it stresses Paul out. The boys FINALLY receive their copies of "Blood on the Clocktower" and they disagree on a lot about it. Drew asks Paul about "The Summer of Shadowrun." Paul is sold on Playstation Plus. Drew provides some quick game recommendations to Paul.

Recorded 06/23/2022

Show Links:

• Blood on the Clocktower
• Roll 20 Shadowrun 6E Announcement
• Shadowrun New Releases
• Chorus
• Vampire Survivors

The boys are sweltering under an oppressive heatwave. Paul loses power, and needs a couple new UPS units(uninterrupted power supplies), of which Drew has opinions. Drew reviews his new garage door opener. There's some more Mac-related rumors. Paul is going to Waffle House. Paul provides an update on "The Post-It Note Situation."

Recorded 06/17/2022

Show Links:

• APC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M 1500VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector, AVR, Dataline Protection and LCD Display, Uninterruptible Power Supply
• APC 1500VA Back-Up UPS w/ Coaxial and Data Line Protection, 10 Outlets
• Miady Short Power Extension Cord Outlet Saver, 16AWG/13A, 3 Prong (10 Pack, Black, 8 Inch)
• LiftMaster 87504 Secure View™ Ultra-Quiet Belt Drive Smart Opener with Camera, LED Corner to Corner Lighting™ and Battery Backup
• Apple Plans 15-Inch MacBook Air for 2023 and New 12-Inch Laptop
• All-Star Special (Waffle House)

Paul is recovering from COVID. Drew "contracts a brain eating amoeba." The boys talk about WWDC (dob dob!) and talk about allll the money they are probably (probably?) going to spend. Drew watched "Slow Horses." Sorbet is still not ice cream. Drew reads a statement.

Recorded 06/11/2022

• COVID-19 Quarantine & Isolation Guidelines
• Apple M2
• New M2 MacBook Air
• MacOS Ventura
• Stage Manager
• iOS Lock Screen Widgets
• Slow Horses
• Is Sorbet Ice Cream?

The boys celebrate their 150th episode! Paul talks about seeing a Broadway show while Drew talks about going to a golf tournament. They then chat about Netrunner, a card game that isn't as dead as they believed. Drew shares some news about his dog.

Recorded 06/05/2022

Show links:

• Wicked
• Watermelon Sherbet
• NISEI
• Keychron K8 Pro

The boys provide an update on what they have going on: Paul goes to a concert, and Drew has brunch. Drew get an Internet Mattress. Paul gets a new mouse. Drew wants a custom mechanical keyboard. Drew learns a lesson about light switches and dimmable LED flood lights. Drew talks about "The Unknowns" and his upcoming Memorial Day workout.

Recorded 05/29/2022

Show links:

• Catalyst Ranch, Chicago
• Casper Original Mattress
• Casper Foundation
• Logitech MX Master 3S
• Drop CTRL High-Porfile Mechanical Keyboard
• My $863 Endgame Keyboard is Perfect, For Now (Tomshardware.com)
• RAMA WORKS
• Keychron K8 Pro
• Friendship Fitness Podcast Episode 66: The Unknowns

Drew is back from his trip, and has several topics: his new luggage experience, his plane rides, and his time overseas. Paul is experiencing pre-Disney angst.

Recorded 05/19/22

Show Links:

• Away Travel: The Medium
• McDonalds Israel: Crunchies

In a very special episode, Paul talks to Erik Darling. They chat about Erik's experiences with a Mac, and if being a DBA is still a valid career.

Recorded 05/12/2022

Show Links:

• Erik Darling Data
• Is DBA Still a Good Job?
• Rolex
• 1985 Panosh Place Voltron

Paul finds a solution to his audio problems of late. Paul gets his PlayDate and provides a quick review. Drew declares himself a Node.js developer (he is not) and Paul gives him some advice. Drew and Paul plan some trips. Drew has a new maker purchase in mind.

Recorded 04/28/2022

Show Links:

• Airfoil
• PlayDate
• PlayDate Review (Ars Technica)
• Node.js
• Kepler.gl
• CORS
• Disney Fast Pass History
• Glowforge