I'm sure they're doing their best

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

Plex adds some new multi-streaming service solutions and Drew is here for it. Paul gets a new TV, and in the process says "goodbye" to a dear friend. Drew takes us on a trip to his (sad) computer corner. The boys talk about Severance (with heavy, meaty spoilers).

Recorded 04/21/22

Show Links:

• Plex adds a guide to what's on Netflix, HBO Max, and more (fastcompany.com)
• SAMSUNG QN90A-QLED
• woot.com
• Slickdeals
• ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-E GAMING
• WD BLACK SN850 NVMe
• RAID 0

Drew drinks nostalgia and has an important ice cream update. Paul buys an electric mower. Drew can't get enough "Severance" and Paul starts watching it too, however, Paul is re-re-watching "Buffy - The Vampire Slayer" and "Angel." Paul has another "Batman" comic recommendation for Drew.

Recorded 04/14/22

Show Links:

• Capri Sun
• Bagged Milk (not milk bags, don't search that, you pervert)
• RYOBI 40V HP Brushless 21 in. Cordless Battery Walk Behind Dual-Blade Self-Propelled Mower
• Stilh KM 91 R KombiMotor
• Severance
• Angel
• The Murphyverse

The boys follow-up on some Destiny 2 topics, and Drew "unlocks an achievement." The boys have a chance encounter with a brand on Twitter. Drew talks about "Return to Dark Tower" the board game, and is excited about the new "Monkey Island" announcement.

Recorded 04/07/2022

Show Links:

• Bungie Rewards
• Vault of Glass Raid Jacket
• Episode 110 - Where we talk about calculators
• Numworks
• Numworks Software
• Return to Dark Tower
• New Monkey Island Announcement

Paul's daughter gets a new instrument. Drew prepares to go the doctor. Paul has to explain Sony's new Game Pass thingie to Drew. No, Drew didn't buy a pen (yet). Paul is going to see some bands. Drew digs some holes.

Recorded 03/31/2022

• French Horn
• Xanax
• PlayStation Plus
• Gojira (ps they are French)
• Drum Solo
• Deftones
• French Drain

Paul follows-up on this Comixology experience, and the boys "read" DMZ. Paul is impressed with Universal Control. Drew is all-in on Tunic, Paul is less sure. Drew needs a new pen.

Recorded 03/24/2022

Show Links

• Universal Control
• The Resties/Besties: Tunic
• Pen Addict (Podcast)
• Studio Neat: Mark One
• Mark Two Preorders
• Top 5 Pens - Pen Addict

Paul finds an Apple Studio M1 Ultra review that questions the GPU benchmarks, and it isn't a good look. Drew asks about Paul's new iPad. Drew reads some comics and gets confused (again). Finally, Drew gets crushed when he shares his love for "Tunic" and Paul, well, doesn't.

Recorded 03/19/2022

Show Links:

• The Verge: Apple Studio M1 Ultra Max Review
• Asahi Linux
• nVidia 3090 Ti is $4000?
• Batman: Three Jokers
• Harleen
• DMZ
• Tunic
• Elden Ring
• THPS2
• SSX Tricky