I'm sure they're doing their best

Drew has a treat for Paul. The listeners get assigned some homework. Paul spills the beans on a recent purchase that is completely awesome and Drew is jealous he doesn't have yet. The boys break down the device, what it's capable of, and some general video game emulation talk. Finally, Paul provides a crucial update on a "Batman" comic.

Recorded on 07/25/2020

Show Links:

• Kevin Budnick
• Kevin Budnick on Twitter
• RG350M handheld video game console
• The "official" RG350M store
• Where Paul (and eventually Drew) bought his
• The RG350M subreddit
• The best guide for the device
• Dark Knights: Metal

We get an update on whether or not Drew messed with his computer, and we also get a "bonus" update on how Drew messed with his car. Paul's son celebrates an incredible milestone. Drew asks Paul to explain a complicated Batman comic to him. Paul is excited for Hockey. Paul teases Drew with a shiny new thing he bought and Drew is utterly transfixed (and has probably already bought one to talk about next week).

Recorded 07/16/2020

Show Links

• How Drew mounts his CPU cooler
• How Drew mounts his GPU cooler
• How Drew drains his cooling loop
• How Drew mounts radiators
• What Drew feels like after going through all this
• Car alignment
• Wheel repair
• Chickenpox vaccine
• A really weird Batman Comic
• Columbus Blue Jackets

Drew continues his "quest" of fine-tuning his custom PC cooling loop, to his obvious mental illness. Paul has some good news regarding his Amazon delivery issues. Paul talks about his TV. The boys discuss Cyberpunk "stuff," free to play video games and other random topics this week.

Recorded 07/09/2020

Show Links

• Thermal Grizzly
• HWInfo
• Proper Thermal Paste Application
• Does Thermal Paste Application matter?
• Cyberpunk Red Jumpstart Kit
• Neuromancer
• Burning Chrome
• Shadowrun Novellas (The Good Ones, aka the FASA books)
• World of Warships
• Elder Scrolls Online

Drew's quiet for a cooler computer continues, to Paul's glee and amazement so Drew breaks down his thermal breakdown. Paul wraps up his Dungeons and Distancing campaign for his friends (and Drew), and the boys talk about the experience. Fireworks explode during the podcast. Paul gives a shout-out to the "Last of Us Podcast" that's worth a listen. Paul installs some Apple betas (like literally all of them) and Drew is very jealous. Drew announces his Ali-like return to the public speaking circuit.

Recorded 07/04/2020

Show Links:

• Roll20
• DnD Beyond
• Astral Tabletop
• Official Last of Us Podcast
• Mac OS Big Sur Beta
• iOS 14 Beta
• watchOS 7 Beta
• Ohio North SQL Server User Group

Drew decides to work on his computer right before the show, and describes the incredibly dumb lengths he'll go through to get cooler temperatures. Paul gives an update on his vacation and impressions of "The Last of Us: Part 2." The boys spend the rest of the show discussing all the big Apple announcements made at the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), including the new Apple Silicon changes, Big Sur, and what that probably means for their workflows going forward. Drew shares a very important Kickstarter update.

Recorded 06/25/2020

Show Links

• Positive vs Negative Case Pressure
• High static pressure case fans vs High airflow case fans
• Cyberpunk is delayed again
• Apple Silicon announcement
• MacOS Big Sur preview
• Terraforming Mars Big Box Kickstarter

It's (almost!) Paul's birthday, and it's time to put his long term plans into action as he prepares to play "The Last of Us: Part II." Drew quizzes Paul on all the intricacies of his upcoming long weekend, and if he's excited (he is). The boys talk about some weird video game things. Drew talks about some unique computer designs from NZXT. Paul is startled by fireworks in real time. Drew gets a new green screen, and it sure is something.

Recorded 06/18/2020

Show Links:

• (Spoilers!) The Last of Us: Part II
• Naughty Dog Studios
• "Uncharted" Series
• Jack and Daxter Series
• PS3 Cell Processor
• PS3 Hairdryer Trick
• Xbox Oven Baking Fix
• NZXT H1 Mini ITX Case
• Elgato Green Screen
• Elgato Green Screen MT
• World of Warships

Drew rewatches "Fantastic Mr. Fox" which is also one of Paul's favorites, so the guys talk about it and why it's so great and also some bonus Wes Andrerson content. Paul has some... painful updates on his IKEA couch. Drew has questions about CBD and CBD-adjacent products. Paul almost drinks coffee and the boys talk about brewing the perfect cup. Drew talks about ants, and Paul talks about earwigs.

Recorded 06/11/2020

Show Links

• Fantastic Mr. Fox
• Cuss
• Isle of Dogs
• Wes Anderson
• CBD
• O2 CBD Recovery Drinks
• Inverted Aeropress
• Earwig

Drew has grievances with his landscapers, while Paul bemoans the lack of live music in his life. Paul teaches Drew a critical new trick in obtaining digital content. Paul orders a sofa from IKEA. Drew "celebrates" one year of not being Paul's employee, and reflects on his first year at his New Employer (caps for emphasis) and a not-year at his old job: what he likes, what he misses, and what he's looking forward to and what kind of work he's gravitating to.

Recorded 06/04/2020

• Metal Injecton Slay At Home Fest
• YouTube-DL
• FFMPEG
• IKEA Karlstad Sofa
• IKEA Hemnes TV Storage Combination White
• Data Engineering

Drew accidentally violates the Geneva Convention in his basement. The boys discuss the live stream: what they liked, what could have gone better, and if they plan to do it again (should they?). Paul's water had poop in it, so he had to boil it for a while and he has opinions. Paul gives a follow-up to his new TV, and also finally lets Drew know he finished the "Watchmen" series on HBO which the boys then discuss (with spoilers). Drew provides an anime review.

Recorded 05/31/2020

• Clorox
• Ashland Oil Spill
• More Ashland Oil Spill
• TCL 55" Class 6-Series 4K UHD QLED Dolby VISION HDR Roku Smart TV - 55R625
• Before Watchmen
• Psycho Pass
• 8 Great Anime Series For People Who Don't Like Anime

The boys celebrate 50 episodes of the podcast with a live stream! The boys recap their time be talking about their favorite moments from the show so far. Paul models his battle jacket. Drew ate pho again finally. Paul is happy comics are back, and tells Drew he's finally watching the "Watchmen" series on HBO. Drew gets a new leather notebook he adores. Finally, the boys talk about big purchase regrets they've had.

Recorded on 05/21/2020

Show Links:

• Our live recording, saved on YouTube
• Pho Chef
• Watchmen
• Grovemade Desk Notebook
• Snow Rakes
• No Man's Sky
• Control