Drew finally gets his data from Google... or does he? Paul makes room on the Columbus Blue Jackets bandwagon for everyone. Drew talks about ammunition for a really long time.

Recorded 1/16/25

Show Links

• Johnny Gaudreau
• Sidney Crosby
• Alex Ovechkin
• Ohio Stadium Outdoor NHL Game Details
• 30-06 Springfield
• 7.62x51mm NATO
• 5.56x45mm NATO
• 6.5mm Creedmoor
• SAAMI
• Wildcat Cartridge
• Sig Sauer MCX-SPEAR 6.8x51
• .277 Fury / 6.8x51mm
• Sig Sauer NG68SPEAR - QD Suppressor

Paul makes a life-changing discovery, but Drew initially isn't so sure. Paul watches a "new" show. Paul asks the question: is Drew going to buy a new nVidia 5090 card with it's imminent launch? Paul talks about his special project he's been working on.

Recorded 01/09/25

Show links:

• Amazon Live TV Channels
• Superman and Lois
• Lois and Clark
• Smallville
• Gamer's Nexus: nVidia 50xx Announcement Recap

The boys recap the Christmas season, and talk about some cool Lego sets they built. Paul 'gifted' Drew his old PS5 and Drew still can't understand the UI. For his Birthday, Paul taught Drew and his friends how to play "Food Chain Magnate" and they talk a little about the game. Drew watches a movie that Paul previously mentioned, and now he wants more of it. Paul is playing the not-Mass Effect "Dragon Age: The Vielguard" and Drew is playing some modern takes on the "Resident Evil" franchise. Paul makes a breakthrough with the Swift programming language.

Recorded 1/3/24

Show links:

• Lego Bumblebee
• Lego JAWS
• Lego Notre Dame de Paris
• Sony Pulse Elite
• Food Chain Magnate (BGG)
• "The Batman" (2022)
• "The Batman" Deleted Scene - Arkham (2022)
• Resident Evil 4 Remake (2023)
• Resident Evil: The Village
• Swift Concurrency by Example

Paul and Drew (maybe?) decide on a place to meet up for a Christmas dinner. Drew has an update on his quest to obtain his Nest data from Google, and a listener also provides some perspective. Drew buys some "licorice" and Paul provides some feedback. Drew tries his hand at emulating the PS3. Drew needs a new phone case and Paul hates his choices.

Recorded 12/20/24

Show links:

• Agave and Rye
• Licorice.com
• Black Licorice Scotties (nuts.com)
• Dee Best Strawberry Flavored Red String Licorice Candy | Mouthwatering Soft, Chewy Extra Long Shoestring Licorice Vine Laces Old Fashioned Candy | Great For Decorating Too | 32 Ounces
• Kervan Candy Bebeto Strawberry Licorice Laces - Red Shoestring Licorice Laces for Braiding, Decorating Baked Goods & Making Knots - Soft & Chewy Candy (2 lbs)
• RPCS3
• Beats iPhone 16 Pro Max Case with MagSafe – Summit Stone
• Beats iPhone 16 Plus Case with MagSafe – Special Edition – Twilight Blue
• Pelican Shield - iPhone 16 Pro
• UAG Pathfinder Case
• UAG Magnetic Wallet With Stand
• ArsTechnica - New AA-powered AirTag case promises 10-year lifespan

Drew asks the question: how much thermostat is too much thermostat, and why can't Google just give him the data? Paul goes to Las Vegas for a conference and shares his experience, and why it's okay to gamble. Drew buys his Mac Mini. The boys discuss their favorite games of the yer 2024. Drew finds an acceptable use case for AI.

Recorded 12/13/24

Show links:

• Google Takeout
• Craps
• Sphere - Postcards From Earth
• Sonos Ace
• Anbernic RG-40XXV
• 100 Days of Swift
• 100 Days of SwiftUI
• OnlyFly Bird Feeder with Camera Solar Powered-Green & White

The boys recap their respective Thanksgiving break. Drew buys a handheld duster and vacuum. Drew goes Black Friday shopping and ends up with a new treat for himself, and Paul does the same. Drew needs Paul to explain the current state of Apple Intelligence. Paul was supposed to talk Drew out of buying a new Mac Mini. Paul backs a new "Voltron" Kickstarter campaign.

Recorded 12/6/2024

Show Links:

• Fulljion 2 in ONE Electric Air Duster
• Use the Hearing Aid feature on your AirPods Pro 2
• Hummingguru Nova
• Paul's Discogs Page
• DJI Osmo 6
• UBeesize DJI Magnetic Ring Clamp Holder for iPhone, Galaxy and Other Phones, Compatible with DJI OM Accessories and Gimbal Stabilizers
• Apple Intelligence Beta
• "Voltron" Role Playing Game
• Chummer

Drew stops writing his performance review to record a podcast. Paul has a grievance with BlueSky. Drew hits a new milestone. The boys scratch their heads about the new "365 Link PC." Drew is watching something new (to him) again, and is playing "S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2."

Recorded 11/21/24

Show links:

• Microsoft 365 Link PC
• Delta Platinum Medallion
• True Detective
• S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2

Drew asks the question "Why not BlueSky?" for the show's social media presence. Drew returns with a "Drew's Computer Corner" update on all the new things happening in PC building, and why he hasn't upgraded recently. Paul talks about how great is new M4 Pro MacBook is. Paul was really happy with how "The Penguin" wrapped up, and has some thoughts on the fourth season of "The Wire." The boys discuss this year's Christmas tradition plans and gift ideas.

Recorded 11/14/24

Show links:

• doing their best (Blue Sky)
• How To Set Up Your System with A New AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D Or Ryzen™ 9 7900X3D Processor
• CPU Benchmarks and Hierarchy 2024: CPU Rankings
• Lego: NASA Artemis Space Launch System

The boys get a listener question about handheld emulation, and Paul does his homework. The election happened. Drew watches "Reacher" on Amazon.

Recorded 11/7/24

Show links:

• RG3XX Plus
• RG35XX H
• RG40XXV
• POWKIDDY V10
• muOS
• ArkOS
• EmuDeck
• Retro Game Corps
• NPC (Next Portable Console)
• Gameboy Advance SP
• Retroid Pocket 5
• AynTech
• "Reacher" (Amazon)
• Jack Reacher (2012)

It's Halloween time, and the boys talk candy a bit before Paul gives an update about his son. Drew went to Boston. Paul has more hipster browser news that is now very interesting to Drew (finally). Drew is playing this year's "Call of Duty" game which has a very interesting "business model", but got distracted by a Lego catalog. Paul quizzes Drew on which new Mac he bought.

Recorded 10/31/24

Show links:

• The Browser Company: "What have we been up to? (CEO Update)"
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Has Built-in Support for Better Audio Tech That Costs $20 for 5 Years
• Lego: Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
• Lego: Jaws
• Lego: The Botanical Garden
• Lego: Retro Radio
• Apple introduces M4 Pro and M4 Max
• PS5 Pro