I'm sure they're doing their best

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

It's that special time of year again where Paul goes to the Pumpkin Festival and eats a lot of stuff. Drew buys a new microphone(s). Drew asks Paul about repairing his own MacBook Pro. Drew gets upsold on a flight. Paul recommends "The Penguin" on Max.

Recorded 10/17/24

Show links:

• Circleville Pumpkin Show 2024
• RODE Wireless PRO Premium Wireless Microphone System
• iFixit MacBook Pro 15" Touch Bar 2018 Screen Replacement
• Southwest Early Bird Checkin
• The Creator of The Wire Says Buffy Was The Better Show
• Mad Men Season 4, Episode 9 "The Suitcase"

Paul wants to know: is his favorite podcast app bad now, and Drew isn't sure but probably agrees. Paul gives an ode to the 9th generation iPad, and what made (and makes) it great still. Drew embraces the machine to solve a problem. The boys try to tackle a thorny question: how many friends is enough friends?

Recorded 10/03/24

Show Links

• Pocket Casts
• Overcast
• iPad (9th generation) - Technical Specifications
• Apple iPad (9th Generation): with A13 Bionic chip, 10.2-inch Retina Display, 64GB, Wi-Fi, 12MP front/8MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life – Silver
• Fortress Obetz
• Columbus Buddy Walk
• LLaVa (Hugging Face)

Paul gets his new iPhone, and then, oh by the way, buys his car. Drew gets his Raspberry Pi 5, and makes a purchasing error. Drew needs ad blocking recommendations.

Show Links

• Inland K67 Wireless RGB Mechanical Keyboard
• Tilde
• RK Royal Kludge R65 65% Wireless Gaming Keyboard (QMK/VIA)
• Keyboard Instructions referenced in the show
• Drop + biip MT3 Extended 2048 Dark Keycap Set

Surprising no one, Drew embarrasses himself again. Paul send Drew a concerning email. Paul is really, really enjoying "The Wire." Drew buys a drone, and then decides to change up his coffee game. Paul schools Drew in the new Apple products due out soon.

Recorded 09/14/24

Show links:

• DJI Mini 4 Pro
• DJI drone ban passes in U.S. House — 'Countering CCP Drones Act' would ban all DJI sales in U.S. if passed in Senate (Tom's Hardware)
• Nespresso Virtuo Pop+
• 49mm Natural Titanium Milanese Loop - Small
• Beats iPhone 16 Pro Max Case with MagSafe - Summit Stone

It's another one of "those" podcasts: Drew's on the road, Paul has to do all the work, and Erik Darling drops by again to solve a tricky problem: how do you let the haters know you still love them no matter what?

Recorded 09/05/24

No notes! It's perfect.

Paul needs to go car shopping, and Drew's done his homework to talk about some of his options. Drew finds a new kind of "Nerds" candy. Drew says goodbye to his special boy.

Recorded 08/24/24

Show Links

• Genesis G70 Sedan
• Honda Accord Sedan
• Acura TLX
• Toyota Camry
• BMW 3 Series
• Audi A4
• Subaru Legacy
• Big Chewy Nerds

Drew kicks off the show reading a very interesting letter he received. Paul and Drew are excited to try the new "DREDGE" DLC, and Drew picks up "Cult of the Lamb" finally. The boys finished up their legacy game of "Ticket to Ride: Legends of the West" with their friends and share their thoughts. Drew recaps his shooting competition. Paul finished season 2 of "The Wire." Drew makes another important financial decision, and evolves in the process.

Recorded 08/15/2024

Show Links

• Apple Keyboard Settlement News
• DREDGE: The Iron Rig
• The Design of Dredge - Noclip Documentary
• Cult of the Lamb
• Precision Rifle Series
• 2024 Ford Maverick
• 2024 Toyota Tacoma