I'm sure they're doing their best

Drew experiences THE THAW, which prompts him to want to build a new house, and needs Paul's advice. Paul talks about Spotify HiFi, and the boys take on some homework for next show. Drew hawks a new protein bar. Paul and Drew discuss what it means to be a "Super Follower."

Recorded 02/25/2021

Show Links:

• Spotify HiFi
• "IS YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM REALLY READY FOR LOSSLESS SOUND?"
• Star Trek "Kobayashi Maru" Simulator
• Perfect Bar
• RX Bar
• Flap Jacked Protein Pancakes
• Krusteaz Protein Pancakes
• What's a Super Follower?

Paul's smoke alarms are at it again. Drew buys a new camera and some other streaming accessories. Speaking of streaming, Drew is doing a live streaming series with Python and the Twitter APIs. Paul sees the light of higher frame rates in games.

Recorded 02/18/2021

Show Links:

• Klein Tools NCVT-1 Voltage Tester, Non-Contact Voltage Detector for AC Voltage, Low Battery Indicator and Auto Shutdown, Batteries Included
• Desk Lamp with Clamp, Eye-Care Swing Arm Desk Lamp, Stepless Dimming & Adjustable Color Temperature Modern Architect Lamp with Memory & Timing Function for Study, Work, Home, Office, 10W
• Sony α6400 E-mount camera with APS-C Sensor
• Midwest Photo
• Elgato Ring Light
• Elgato Cam Link 4K
• Twitter Developer Portal
• List of 60fps games playable on PS5

Paul meets some fire fighters. Drew rocks a semi for Postman. The boys take a sharp turn into ASMR videos. Drew makes the case for Azure Managed Identities. Paul has some updates on his Raspberry Pi project.

Recorded 02/11/2021

Show Links:

• Postman
• Postman Learning Guide
• ASMR 1 hour relaxing tapping NO TALKING
• ASMR Measuring your face
• ASMR School nurse lice check
• Azure Managed Identities
• Volumino.org

It's tax season, and the boys (well, one of them) is getting started on filing. Drew buys a sound card. Paul succumbs to peer pressure and buys a desk lamp. The boys provide real, actual advice when it comes to moving between "master" to "main" branches in Git. Paul's Raspberry Pi doesn't go as planned. The boys weigh on the grim news for CentOS Linux.

Recorded 02/04/2021

Show Links:

• TurboTax is sometimes scummy
• SoundBlaster AE-7
• Desk Lamp with Clamp, Eye-Care Swing Arm Desk Lamp, Stepless Dimming & Adjustable Color Temperature Modern Architect Lamp with Memory & Timing Function for Study, Work, Home, Office, 10W
• main vs master
• Linux terminology changes
• volumino
• HiFiberry
• Intel NUC (pronounced 'nuck')
• AlmaLinux

Drew finally gets what he wants out of his CPU cooling experience, but not before suffering a vinegar incident. Paul talks about the upcoming "The Sandman" Netflix series. Drew gets swept up in the stonks mania.

Recorded 01/28/2021

Show Links:

• Artic Liquid Freezer II 280
• Artic P14 PWM PST Fan
• "The Sandman" Netflix Cast Announcement - Ars Technica
• Lucifer - Netflix
• GME

Paul gets a standing desk. Drew didn't mess up his computer this week (sort of). Drew gets some new board games (but doesn't have anyone to play with) and the boys talk about some new/re-releases that they're itching to play. Paul has an encounter with a math teacher.

Recorded 01/21/2021

Show Links

• Workstream by Monoprice Sit-Stand Dual-Motor Height Adjustable Table Desk Frame
• Workstream by Monoprice 3-piece Desktop for Motorized and Manual-Crank Height Adjustable Desks, White
• UPLIFT Standing Desk
• NTE Electronics 3/4" Split Loom Cable Organizer 10'
• Cable Box
• Inland Cable Clips 6 PK
• NZXT Kraken Z73
• NZXT H710i
• Castles of Mad King Ludwig Collector's Edition
• Rococo Deluxe

Paul checks in on Drew's computer, and you won't believe the answer. Paul dives in to the world of the perfect MagSafe charger. Drew picks up a Raspberry Pi 400 computer and is smitten. Paul launches a new project online.

Recorded 01/14/2021

Show Links

• Computer Fan Curves
• Precision Boost Overdrive 2
• AMD PBO Curve Optimizer
• Apple MagSafe Charger
• Apple MagSafe Charger Duo
• Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE™ PRO 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe
• Raspberry Pi 400
• Manjaro Linux
• paullovesmetal.com
• Digtal Ocean App Platform

Paul is a quitter, but also not a quitter, when it come to Apple product updates. Drew secures an AMD 5900X processor... and hilarity ensues as we take a trip back to Drew's Computer Corner. The boys talk about comics, and Paul schools Drew on some .NET programming.

Recorded 01/07/2021

• iPhone 12 | 12 Pro Leather Case with MagSafe - California Poppy
• AIRPODS MAX SHIELD CASE
• Noctua NH-D15
• LIQUID FREEZER II 280
• EK-AIO 360 D-RGB
• ROG RYUJIN 360
• Razor Pages Form/File Upload Example
• Razor Pages Model Binding Example

Paul gets a new board game, and Drew is very intrigued. Drew ups his coffee game. Paul's son gets a popcorn machine. Drew is almost done with all the comics Paul sent him; Paul is making progress on "The Sandman." Drew gets some new underwear with one very particular quirk. Drew gets a new monitor, for reasons. Finally, Paul sounds off on his Cyberpunk 2077, the boys talk about their favorite games of the year, and what they're looking forward to in 2021.

Recorded on 12/31/2020

Show Links:

• The Isle of Cats
• Smart Grinder Pro
• Bodum Copper French Press Coffee Maker
• Nostalgia Vintage 10-Ounce Professional Popcorn and Concession Cart
• Tommy John Underwear
• AURUS CV27Q 27" 165Hz 1440P monitor
• Ghost of Tsushima
• Hades

The boys open the show with a sure fire way to decrease listenership. Paul gives a review of his AirPods Max. Drew shares words of hope for 2020. Paul and Drew discuss their time with Cyberpunk 2077 and promise not to talk about it any more. Drew is back working on his nutrition and diet. The boys exchange Christmas gifts.

Recorded 12/17/2020

Show Links:

• Mantis Blades
• Preacher
• The Wicked and The Divine
• Saga