26: I'm sure they'll stop pooping soon
Drew realizes he's been playing Oregon Trail in real life. Paul and Drew both got to write some DoTet Core and expose their affection for it: Paul is moving a bunch of production code over to it, and Drew is writing it for Cognitive Services integrations. Drew talks about his piecemeal acquisitions for a new home PC build, and Paul discusses the Apple Trade in Program and how it will ultimately lead him (and probably Drew) to a new MacBook Pro. Paul shares a story about an interesting sales pitch.
25: I'm sure they're here for the gravy
Drew disappoints Paul with some news. The boys talk about their Thanksgivings, and Drew has a gripe. Drew issues a Podcast challenge to Paul. Drew thinks he's stumbled onto a big conspiracy and need's Paul's advice on how to blow the whole thing wide open. Paul is looking to upgrade his son's computer and asks Drew for some advice.
24: I'm sure they'll activate your smart speakers in this podcast
Paul provides some follow-up to some recent things he shared on the show. Drew now has competing home automation tools, and the boys share what they use them for and what they like and don't like about them. Paul scolds Drew for not having a mesh network, and then Paul talks about his experiences with the technology. Drew talks a recent experience trying to use an optical drive in 2019. And then, the boys talk about Azure DevOps and YAML Pipelines vs. the classic editor, and it also leads them to talk about YAML, JSON, and even HasiCorp Control Language.
23: I’m sure they can’t talk with those things in their mouths
Drew recounts a harrowing driving experience during his travels this week and talks about using his awful presentation remote. Paul and Drew discuss the new MacBook Pro 16" and why they don't (yet) own one. Paul talks about his experience with the new Disney+ subscription service, and all the cool stuff it has. Paul is unsettled by a recent brush with his wife's reminder and to-do "system." Drew got a new collector's edition of a board game and gushes over all the bits it contains.
22: I'm sure they'll won't post a bunch of Amazon SEO links
Skype crashes on Drew during the pre-show, while Paul talks about his recovery from a recent bout of illness. Drew shares some recent working from home experiences. Paul is excited to talk a new device he just purchased. Paul (finally) ditches Evernote for Bear, and Drew recounts his time with this wonderful app. Drew talks about his quest for a decent presentation remote, and how the perfect device eludes him. Drew has a BitLocker conundrum. Paul and Drew then discuss electric cars: why they are (or aren't) excited about their prospects, what they'd look for in an electric car, and set some realistic expectations.
21: I'm sure they have strong enamel
Paul visited the dentist, and the boys talk about the history of their teeth. Drew's got some mouth pain, but he won't let that stop him from enjoying some Halloween candy that was meant for the neighborhood kids. Drew shows Paul the Purism line of laptops, phones and other accessories for the "security minded individual." Paul and Drew discuss the AirPods Pro, and why they haven't bought them (yet). Then the boys talk about their favorite TV shows for a while, which is just another excuse for Drew to not shut up about "The Wire" but they also mention a few other things they've been watching as well, including some niche YouTube channels.
20: I'm sure they'll remember their battle jackets
The boys aren't dead, just resting, after they both had some conflicts in recording last week. Drew's eager to hear about Paul's vacation. Paul talks about an amazing Tool show, a less-than-amazing bar visit, and a cool 80's themed store. Drew learns about Battle Jackets. Paul teaches Drew a new macOS Catalina feature that he's been using his Apple Watch to leverage. Drew can't remember what password manager he uses, and then talks about a new hard drive he "built" for his work and home use. Drew then talks about a recent work project around building DevOps pipelines for Azure Data Factory, and how he applies what he learned from Paul in working on it. Finally, the boys talk about the realities of friends and family IT "support" with honorable mention to the legend of John McAfee to MS-DOS manuals.
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"NewsSting" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
19: I'm sure they care about font kerning
Paul is in full vacation mode, and shares his plans to see one of his favorite bands live. Drew, always eager to learn more about Paul's musical tastes, asks Paul for his favorite Tool and Ghost songs. Drew is fascinated by the beers on offer at a bar Paul is going to visit. Paul came over to Drew's house to play some board games and ended up approving of his gaming table. The boys both upgraded to macOS Catalina (through various means), and share some feedback. Drew talks about moving to the zsh shell. Finally, the boys talk about what makes a good font for their terminals and IDEs.
18: I’m sure they won’t bring a gun to soccer practice
Paul surprises Drew with a "fan submitted" intro recording. Drew gets called out for his hand-me-down shenanigans, and is sad he can't get a new phone any time soon. Meanwhile, Paul (kind of laments) his green phone decision after buying a family member a white one. Drew talks about his stunted plans to build a new PC. Paul might have jury duty. Drew attempts to go web-based on all his work-related applications. Then, the boys talk about the practice of "Dogfooding:" what is means, where it comes from, and how it applies to the both of them. Finally, Paul talks about some interesting encounters with someone at soccer practice.
17: I'm sure they'll remember to say "thank you"
The boys are worn out after a busy week and it shows. Rob recorded an intro for the show and Drew is smitten. Drew talks about how he became a GWAR fan. Drew was traveling the past week, and talks a little about his "coping mechanisms" (editors note: do not do what Drew does). The guys then discuss (and ramble a little bit about) their personal and professional circles: who has made them into the workers they are today, who believed in them, and who taught them the most.