I'm sure they're doing their best

The boys are back this week, and Drew has (successfully?) moved into his new home, and is freaking out. Drew tries to figure out his irrigation system. Paul gives an update on his Switch lite, which leads to a first "on air taste test." The boys talk about some upcoming hand-held gaming devices, and what they ordered (and what they didn't).

Recorded 07/29/2021

Show Links:

• Rachio Irrigation Controllers
• Nintendo Switch Cartridge Bittering Agent
• Playdate
• Untitled Goose Game
• Firewatch

Drew records his what could be his last episode in his old home. Paul buys a Switch Lite, but hates Nintendo. The boys discuss the Steam Deck announcement, and Drew bought some security cameras.

Show Links

• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Switch Lite
• Primary and Non-Primary Switch Consoles
• Steam Deck
• Lorex 4K Ultra HD IP 8-Channel NVR System with 4 Smart Deterrence 4K 8MP IP Cameras

Paul gets his hands dirty with some iOS and iPadOS public betas. Drew resolves his "unemployment" issues. Drew is getting ready to close on his new house and is terrified. The boys discuss security cameras. Finally, Drew asks the question: should he move away from Audacity with the latest news of the acquisition?

Recorded 07/08/2021

Show Links:

• Apple Public Beta Programs
• Apollo
• DarkSky (Deprecated)
• Arlo Security Cameras
• Nest Security Cameras
• Audacity Open Source Acquisition (Panic Mode)
• Audacity Open Source Acquisition (Not So Panic Mode)
• Tenacity

The boys kick off the show arguing about fast food Mexican restaurants. Drew is apparently on unemployment? Paul needs Drew's help with his pocket situation. Drew tries to back up his NAS, again.

Recorded 07/01/2021

Show Links

• MKC Minimalist Key Holder Wallet with Pull Tab | All-In-One Leather Organizer for Keys, Cards, Cash (Vintage Brown)
• Aluminum Liquid Wallet Matte Black by Liquid Carry
• Armour Supply Co. Orange Aluminum Wallet
• RIDGE Bolt Action Pen

Paul had a special day? The boys talk about their childhood toys and how jealous they were of their friends that had ones they didn't. Drew gets his home inspected. Paul gets rid of his iPhone case. The boys talk about the Windows 11 announcement.

Recorded 06/24/2021

Show Links:

• (Netflix) He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
• M.A.S.K.
• Vanessa Warfield (M.A.S.K.)
• Micro Machines TGV Train Set
• Windows 11 Announcement (The Verge)
• TPM Module Technology Overview

Drew dips his toes into online backup services, and Paul has advice (both for Drew and the listeners). The mail carrier yells at Paul. Paul spoon feeds Drew all the World Wide Developer's Conference (WWDC) highlights.

Recorded 06/17/2021

Show Links

• Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
• Backblaze Storage pod
• Hard Drive Stats (via Backblaze)
• 3-2-1 Backup Strategy
• Paul's referral link for Backblaze
• Everything announced at WWDV (via TechCrunch)
• MacRumors WWDC Roundup
• How Universal Control on macOS Monterey works

The boys get together in-person for the first time... in a long time... and play a real board game! Paul checks in on Drew's computer corner, and also solves a pesky PC problem for his son on his own. Paul briefs Drew on the upcoming Robloxpocolypse and the looming lawsuit that he predicted.

Recorded on 06/12/2021

Show Links:

• Terraforming Mars Big Box
• Broken Token Organizer for Terraforming Mars
• Apex Legends
• Lian-Liu PC-011D-ROG Case
• Engadget - "Roblox hit with $200 million lawsuit for alleged music copyright infringement"

Drew cuts a hole in his PC case, to Paul's puzzlement and also amusement. Paul goes HAM on some Dots. Drew finally receives Paul's Christmas gift from 2020 in the mail. Paul gets a haircut. The podcast gets really weird at the end, and Drew receives 20 lbs of board game he forgot he ordered.

Recorded 06/03/2021

Music from bensound.com.

Show Links:

• JayzTwoCents - Every PC Should Have a Sensor Panel
• AIDA64
• ELECROW Raspberry Pi Touchscreen Monitor 5 inch HDMI Screen Display 800x480 Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4 3B+ 3B 2B BB Black Banana Pi Windows 10 8 7
• Micro Connectors S08-303-IA - Acrylic Internal USB 2.0 Hub with Magnetic Base - 5 USB 2.0 Ports Expansion

The boys have some follow-up from the Candy Tier list from last episode, with a strong emphasis on jelly beans. Paul wants to get a new car and Drew offers up opinions. The boys reflect back on the past two years since Paul and Drew stopped working at the same place, and provide some updates on life, in general.

Recorded 05/27/2021

Show Links

• Jellybelly
• Brach's Jelly Beans
• Starburst Jelly Beans
• Volkswagen Arteon
• Nissan Altima
• Acura TLX

The boys "celebrate" hitting 100 episodes not by talking about where they've been, but where they're going with the podcast. Paul debuts a new Podcast feature? Drew gets his second vaccine shot. Drew shares a new favorite podcast. Paul talks about "The Nevers." Finally, the boys rate their favorite candy.

Recorded 05/20/2021

Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Show Links:

• Farrago
• My Dad Wrote a Porno
• The Nevers
• The "I'm Sure They're Doing Their Best" Candy Tier List VOD