I'm sure they're doing their best

Paul's dishwasher dies. Drew gets some professional window cleaning done and has his mind blown. Paul visits "Activate" Columbus and shares his experience. Drew is excited about an upcoming video game release.

Recorded 08/23/25

Show Links

• Bob Cleans Windows (Columbus, OH)
• Activate
• System Shock 2 25th Anniversary
• Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
• Hollow Knight: Silksong

Paul shares a story about his daughter's tennis racket, and Drew has some home networking issues. Paul shares his experience as a "Big Beta Boy." The boys discuss the rumors of cellular Macs. Both Drew and Paul need a new dishwasher. And, it turns out that sometimes podcasting is hard.

Recorded 08/14/25

Show Links

• UniFi G4 Doorbell Pro PoE Kit
• UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max
• What's new with iPad app windows in iPadOS 26, and how they work
• Apple code confirms the first MacBook Pro with 5G is in development
• Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher

Drew tries to pay his water bill. Paul has a new athlete in the house! Drew hits the limit with one of his (formerly) favorite tools. Drew gets fiber internet service, faster than he thought (literally). Paul backs another new handheld and Drew is skeptical... at first. Drew builds his dream short barrel rifle, while also expanding his MilSim cosplay.

Recorded 07/31/25

Show Links

• The Mounds - Monongahela, PA
• altafiber
• City of Dublin Fiber Project
• ONEXSUGAR: 1st Dual-Screen Transformable Handheld
• The Verge: OneXSugar: Playing with the first dual-screen transforming handheld
• Asus ROG Xbox Ally releases August with high price, according to leaks
• FN SCAR® 16S NRCH
• WIEGEDOOD - FN SCAR 16 (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
• FN SCAR 16S Barrel Assembly 10"
• M-LOK
• PMM SCAR 16/17 Lower M-LOK Rail
• PMM SCAR 16/17 M-LOK Side Rail Panels
• GBRS Group Assaulter Belt System V3
• GBRS Pouches
• True North Concepts - Modular Holster Adaptor
• MY MEDIC TFAK Trauma First Aid Kit - Emergency Medical Rescue Gear Bag & Tactical Survival Supplies for Hunting, Hiking, Camping, The Gun Range or Car - Coyote

Drew went golfing, kind of. Drew talks about his newest family member, Vito! Paul buys a new chair (using AI). Paul talks about watching Season 2, Part 1 of "The Sandman" on Netflix (which Drew has yet to watch). Drew likes "Robocop."

Recorded 07/19/2025

Show Links

• Brock D. Comer Memorial Golf Outing
• AKC.org
• Steelcase Gesture Office Chair
• Anji Mountain Standard Bamboo Chair Mat
• Important Anker Product Recall Info
• "The Sandman" Season 2
• Robocop: Rogue City

Paul has a new phone case and Drew talks about his trip to Europe. Turns out, he's not the best flier.

Recorded 07/03/2025

Show links:

• The Minimalist Case
• Delta One
• Sagrada Familia
• Park Güel
• Serras Barcelona
• TGV INOUI
• Hôtel Elysia
• The Paris Catacombs
• Palace of Versailles
• Arc de triomphe
• Eurostar
• ETA
• Rosewood Hotels
• Tower of London
• Westminster Abbey

Drew re-watches a classic movie. Paul goes on a gameshow. Drew provides a final (?) update on his travel router experience, and does a consumer safety announcement. Paul bought another Mac, and might buy another one for Sims related activities.

Recorded 06/19/2025

Show links:

• Rear Window
• Game Show Battle Rooms
• The Sims 4 All DLC List
• Monos Alluminum Check-in Medium
• FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time

Drew decides on some travel gadgets, starting with a new travel router, and he gives his hands on impressions of it and another new thing. However, he needs Paul's help for one more piece of the puzzle, and Paul obliges. Paul watched the latest "World Wide Developer's Conference" and makes a snap decision after he adapts to a new way to write code. Drew, though, saw something else interesting in that presentation...

Recorded 06/12/25

Show Links:

• GL.iNet Slate 7 Travel Router
• MOGICS Power Bagel
• Anker Power Bank(PowerCore 10K)
• Anker Power Bank, 20,000mAh Travel Essential Portable Charger
• Apple WWDC 2025: the 13 biggest announcements
• macOS Tahoe is the last release for Intel Macs — Apple Silicon-exclusivity will mark end of Hackintoshes
• Steam beta gets native Apple Silicon support — the only public Arm version of Steam

Drew flakes out on his duties, because he was working with Enterprise Software (TM). A listener helps the boys solve a mystery. Drew has a trip coming up and picks Paul's brain on luggage, iPads (or, lack thereof), and travel routers. Paul gets his Switch 2, but not for lack of Target trying to screw it up, and he shares his initial impressions.

Recorded 06/07/2025

Show Links:

• GitHub Enterprise Server
• AirPods Pro Lanyard
• Away Travel
• Monos
• Briggs and Riley
• Tumi
• GL.iNet Slate 7 Travel Router

Drew found Paul's doppelganger. Paul attends college orientation with his son, and he's impressed by good it was. Drew buys his new TV, but is annoyed by setting it up. Drew also buys some new AirPods.

Recorded 05/30/25

Show Links:

• FERPA
• LG C4 OLED Review
• AirPods Pro 2
• A Nice YouTube Comment

Paul's son graduates high school and Drew wants to know how he's feeling about it. The boys talk about some handheld gaming. Paul wraps his play time with "Doom: The Dark Ages." Drew hasn't bought a TV yet. Drew buys some outdoor furniture.

Recorded 05/24/25

Show Links:

• Victor Viking (Instagram)
• "I've swapped Windows for the latest SteamOS build on my Legion Go S and I'm not going back" (PC Gamer)
• Neo Turf Masters
• Anbernic RG35XX Family Starter Guide
• DESCENT
• Polywood Furniture