I'm sure they're doing their best

Drew gets a new microphone (does anyone notice?) and Paul gets more fussy about his coffee with some new coffee gadgets. Paul gives an update on his son's "Destiny 2" playtime, and Drew had a birthday where he played some board games again. The boys talk about some video games (again).

• Shure SM7B Dynamic Microphone
• Acacia Pearl
• Fellows 64mm flat brew burrs
• Flair Espresso Maker
• Hario Coffee Dripper
• Lego Porsche 911 Creator
• Lego Ghostbusters ECTO-1 Creator
• Underwater Cities
• Caverna
• Far Cry 6
• Best of Steam 2021

Drew asks Paul for some follow-up for Dicey Dungeons. The boys engage in merrymaking and gift giving for a third year. The conversation then turns to a quick "year in review" talk (that they'll revisit before the last show of the year). Drew talks about "Ready or Not" and some... problematic game development?

Recorded 12/23/2021

Show Links:

• LG C1 65 inch Class 4K Smart OLED TV w/AI ThinQ® (64.5'' Diag)
• VIZIO P Series Televisions
• "Game Loses Publisher Days After Devs Remind Fans About Apparent School Shooting Level"
• SWAT 4

The boys talk a lot about video games: Paul is enjoying "Halo Infinite" and Drew... likes "Dicey Dungeons" more. The boys review "The Video Game Awards" and talk about their best/favorite games of the year. Drew needs Paul's help optimizing his digital reading experience.

Recorded 12/16/2021

Show Links:

• Halo Infinite
• Dicey Dungeons
• Halo is important - Noodle
• Halo Anniversary: How NOT to do a remaster - Noodle
• The Game Awards 2021 Winners List

Drew recaps his trip to Vegas and his unmedicated flights. Paul tells Drew about Spotify lyrics, which begs the question: where DO these lyrics come from? Kickstarter is using the blockchain and the boys have no idea why. Paul explains Math Rock/Math Core to Drew.

Recorded 12/11/2021

Show Links:

• NFR
• Musixmatch.com
• Math Rock
• Pupil Slicer: L'appel Du Vide (Spotify)
• Kickstarter's Blockchain Thing
• @CoinersTakingLs

Drew's Apple Music is haunted. The boys talk about DEATHLOOP, and Drew is trying out VR again. Paul explains the way he's using Spotify with his HomePods mini, and Spotify Wrapped is discussed. Drew buys a chainsaw!

Recorded 12/4/2021

Show Links:

• Apple Music
• P-list files
• DEATHLOOP
• Dishonered
• Thief
• Oculus Quest 2
• Boneworks
• Robo Recall
• Paul's iPad Stand
• Car Thing
• King Woman - Celestial Blues
• Drew's Chainsaw

The show kicks off talking about the most wonderful of all podcast traditions. Paul raves about "Dopesick." Paul reports back on his stereo HomePod setup, and Drew was so impressed he bought one, too. The boys talk home automation through the lens of HomeKit. Drew hosts a party.

Recorded 11/24/2021

Show Links:

• "Dopesick"
• "Ohio jury holds CVS, Walgreens and Walmart liable for opioid crisis : NPR"
• 9 Best Smart Alarm Clocks
• This Amazon Listing
• DEVintersection

Drew has a public service announcement, and shares some interesting travel observations. Paul buys some HomePod minis, and Drew buys an iPad mini. Paul has feelings about Apple Music. Drew debuts a new game for Paul, and the boys mess up their Amazon algorithm (again).

Recorded 11/11/2021

Show Links:

• Apple HomePod mini
• Apple iPad mini
• Apple Music
• What The Golf
• First Choice: "Dr Love"
• "Fuckuation" by Mackenzie Lamont
• "Prison Snatch" by Cairo

Drew has breaking news! Paul talks about the new 3rd generation AirPods, and that he's thankful that they (Apple) "fixed" Safari on the Mac (and Drew feels left out). Drew talks about how he closed the loop (finally) on his home purchase. Paul backtracks on the Apple TV streaming device. Paul talks about "Dune." The boys talk about Ted Lasso season 2.

Recorded October 28th, 2021

Show Links:

• Chipotle Does a Roblox Thing
• AirPods 3rd Generation
• Loan Recast
• AppleTV Streaming Device
• Ted Lasso Season 3 Details

Paul has been busy with band stuff and talk about funnel cakes being awesome. The boys recap the "Apple Unleashed" event and talk about all the new stuff they want to buy. Paul attempts to get into Wireless CarPlay. Drew has a new hobby. The boys talk about calzones.

Recoded 10/23/2021

Show Links:

• Circleville Pumpkin Show
• NEW Apple Macbook Pro 14/16 inch computers
• NEW Apple AirPods 3rd Generation
• CPLAY2AIR (Wireless CarPlay Adapter)
• STILH Power Tools
• FSA57 Cordless Trimmer
• Local Roots, Powell OH

"Saga" is coming back and Drew is excited. Paul has grievances with a streaming service. Drew wants to back a board game but the Kickstarter gets cancelled (for now). Paul buys his coffee via text message. Drew's been playing "Back 4 Blood."

Recorded 10/14/2021

Show Links:

• "Saga" returns in 2022
• DirectTV Steam
• "Thunder Road: Vendetta"
• "Thunder Road" (1986)
• "Screaming Eagles"
• "Blood on the Clocktower"
• "Drop" By Fellow
• "Back 4 Blood"