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Paul celebrates his daughter's birthday with the family. A listener question has Paul revisit his phone case decision. Paul is very interested in the new "ROG XBOX Ally X" and will likely purchase one. Drew replaces his DAC and headphone amplifier, and asks Paul for some headphone suggestions. Drew finally tests his new dishwasher. Recorded 08/30/25 Show Links The Minimalist Case - SLATE Armor.Mount Plate Carrier PALS/MOLLE (Phone) Punk Dunk: "How to Metal Gear" ROG XBOX Ally X Heretic Hexen Rise of the Triad S.M.S.L. RAW-MDA1 Drop + HIFIMAN HE5XX Planar Magnetic Headphones

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

Paul has some audio issues to kick the show off this week, after the boys were away. Paul shows Drew the new images of what will (probably) be his next handheld and Drew can't look at it. Paul raves about "Doom: The Dark Ages." Drew is TV shopping and needs Paul's help. Drew thinks Paul went to Sonic Temple this year (he didn't) but might have finally gotten Drew into one of his bands? Paul is a Good Dad (TM). Drew checks another gun off the list. Recorded 05/17/25 Show Links: SoundSource Tom's Guide: Asus ROG Ally 2 leak reveals what Xbox handheld may look like — and it comes with big upgrades Doom: The Dark Ages LG C4 Series Sony BRAVIA 8 Sony BRAVIA 7 Sonic Temple 2025 Lineup Dead, From Mayhem Benelli M4/XM1014 The Fat Electrician: Benelli M4 - The Greatest Combat Shotgun Of All Time

Drew thinks Windows is a terrible operating system and has a very specific example to prove it. Paul is happy with the change to Libsyn Connect and Drew is impressed with Paul's editing skills. Drew hates the city of Philadelphia. Paul goes to a metal show and a different type of concert broke out. Paul helps Drew spend $50 on Amazon. Paul asks Drew for advice on some very specific gaming controllers. Recorded 04/30/25 Show links: Escape from Tarkov Liminal Spaces.) SWARM Anker USB C Charger (Nano 65W), PPS 3-Port Fast Compact Foldable USB C Charger Block for MacBook, iPad Pro, Galaxy S24, iPhone 16 / 15 and more series Anker 20W USB C Charger Block, PIQ 3.0 Durable Compact Fast Charging with 6ft USB C to Lightning Cable (MFi Certified) for 14/13/iPad Pro and More Miyoo Mini Plus Retro Gaming Console with Portable Case, Handheld Game Console with 3000mAh Battery 3.5'' IPS Screen, Compatible with a Large Variety of Classic Games. Support WiFi & RTC, Gray RG35XX 2024 Retro Handheld Game Console Linux System HD and TV Output 3.5 Inch IPS Screen 64G TF Card 5500+ Classic Games 2600mAh Battery(RG35XX 2024-Gray-New) RG35XX H Retro Handheld Game with Linux System, 3.5 Inch IPS Screen Built-in 64G TF Card 5528 Games Support TV Output 5G WiFi Bluetooth 4.2 (Transparent Black-New) Logitech G29 Racing Wheel P4, PS3, PC) Next Level Racing

Listen in as the boys try to figure out the new podcast recording platform! Drew reads an ad for an Ohio company. Paul does some community service. Paul talks about his beloved handheld gaming industry reacting to the recent tariff news. Paul talks about the Switch 2 preorder game. Drew asks the question: "What computer would YOU buy for your Mother in Law?." Drew has a tough week by feeling sentimental and realizes something very sobering. Recorded 04/24/25 Show Links: Libsyn Platform CMT Components IGS Day of Service Mid-Ohio Food Collective The Verge: Game Boy clone maker Anbernic suspends all shipments to US Time Extension: Odin 2 Maker Ayn To Join Anbernic In Pausing US Shipments WIRED: Switch 2 Preorders

Drew drives to Chicago and doesn't realize it until it's too late, with butt-clinching implications. Drew gets a new air purifier. Paul tells Drew to go watch the new "The Sandman" Season 2 trailer, and they're both hyped. Paul suggests an alternative to the bitcoin hell chat of Skype. Paul gives some love to some developer tools he's using for his app. Recorded 04/17/24 Show Links: SpotHero BLUEAIR Air Purifiers for Small Rooms, Bedroom, Home, Cleans 926 sqft in one hour, HEPASilent Air Cleaner for Pets, Allergens, Virus, Dust, Mold, Smoke - Blue Pure 511i Max The Sandman: Season 2 | Date Announcement | Netflix Libysn Podcast Recording Interactful RocketSim