I'm sure they're doing their best
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
The boys get a listener question about handheld emulation, and Paul does his homework. The election happened. Drew watches "Reacher" on Amazon.
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.
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.
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?
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.