PODCAST · society
I'm sure they're doing their best
by Drew Furgiuele and Paul Bahler
A podcast from Drew Furgiuele and Paul Bahler
Episodes
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320 - I'm sure it won't go where they want it
Drew builds his sim rig for his flight simulator, and shares his experience building the seat, and installing the components (so far). Drew learns a hard lesson about USB power and bandwidth, and the folly of USB extenders. Paul finishes "Control: Resonant" and gives a spoiler-free review of his...
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319 - I'm sure they have too many inputs
Paul and Drew discuss how they connect (or try to connect) peripherals to their Macs. Paul has a quick follow-up on using an M5 Ultra as an AI machine. Paul talks about "The Smashing Pumpkins" concert he and his daughter attended. Drew talks about his (brief) time with the Steam Frame so far, and...
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318 - I'm sure they are sensitive about their ears
Drew and Paul vent about work, a little bit. Drew asks Paul for his opinion on the new iPhone Duo... and do they think it will be "for them?" A listener has a question about local AI machine purchasing advice. Drew actually gets lucky? Paul is still enjoying Diablo 4, even though Diablo 5 is...…
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317 - I'm sure they'll climax
Drew tries Paul's dirty soda. Paul talks about the game "Public Access" that he is running as a GM for Drew and some friends, and discuss how AI has helped him plan an run his sessions. Drew buys a weather station. Drew gets mad at Sig Sauer. Drew reminisces about some old Mac Games: "Dark…
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316 - I'm sure they'll get another strike
Drew has an incident in his garage. Paul has an incident in his office. Paul discovers that YouTube is mad at the Podcast, thanks to Drew. Drew tries streaming on TikTok. Paul really likes "Splatoon Raiders." Drew has to go buy a printer thanks to his HOA. Drew is cautiously optimistic about the...
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315 - I'm sure they're little charger guys
Paul finds a new cable testing application and he's really excited. Drew has big feelings about the season finale of "Star City" and so does Paul, it turns out. Drew buys some chargers. Drew wants Paul's help with some Playstation 5 recomendations to pick up on sale. Recorded 07/23/26 Show Links:...
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314 - I'm sure they have Mormon soda rules
Drew competes in a shooting event, which means he needs more guns. Paul has a new soda obsession. Paul tries the new iOS 27 beta. Paul updates the audience on his NAS. Recorded 07/09/26 Show Links: Glock 17 Gen6 Sig Spear LT 3-Gun Competition Dirty Mountain Dew Siri AI TrueNAS Unraid Thermaltake...
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313 - I'm sure they'll wait for that dude to finish
Paul had a blast at HellmouthCon! The boys talk about DubDub, and Paul is worried about his NAS. Drew gives an update on his local LLM setup and his never ending quest for more VRAM. Recorded 06/18/26 Show Links: Doug Jones Everything Apple Announced at WWDC 2026 in 10 Minutes SWE-Bench Opencode...
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312 - I'm sure they're angry and white
Drew kicks this off with some more Diablo 4 questions for Paul, but then, Drew has a game for Paul to play too! The boys are watching media again, with both of them recomending some Apple TV shows. Paul spies a new handheld, but is disappointed with the "pricing." Drew might be investing in more...
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311 - I'm sure they're blasting
Drew discusses an end of an era as Destiny 2 is no longer getting updates. Drew is playing Diablo 4, which Paul provides some guidance on in excruciating detail. Paul talks about his experience at Sonic Temple, and Drew has a new hobby. Recorded 05/21/26 Show Links: Destiny 2 is Officially Over...
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310 - I'm sure they walk with a limp now
Drew has a message to the developers of the "Unreal" game engine. Drew had to fly again, and it wasn't great. Paul says goodbye (for now?) to his cellular internet backup, but it wasn't his choice. Paul talks about the new "Lord of Hatred" expansion for "Diablo 4." The boys LOVE Claude Code, but...
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309 - I'm sure they're working on their nights moves
Drew was overstimulated today. Paul is playing the new video game "Pragmata." Paul finds a new table top role playing game to play... and how he found it is just as interesting as the game itself. Drew and Paul respond to a listener question on the air. Drew buys a new new spotting scope (and...
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308 - I'm sure they have good water
Paul has been sick all week. Drew gets his house filled with foam. Paul is caught up on some shows. Drew doesn't just want a gaming chair, he was a GAMING CHAIR. Drew gives an update on his coffee brewing situation, and Paul has advice for him. Recorded 04/03/26 Show Links Blusky Roofing…
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307 - I'm sure they are in the middle of the screen
Drew broke Linux, and is mad at his 3D Printer. Paul shares some exciting news about the Podcast. Drew sends his car in for a spa day, and Paul has some thoughts on the current season of Diablo 4. Drew wraps up by sharing his frustration with his HOA. Recorded 03/12/26 Show links: Podcast…
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306 - I'm sure they are the monster of the week
Paul starts out by talking about getting his haircut. Paul told Drew something so special last week after recording, that they had to talk about it this week: Paul is going to a "Buffy" convention and Drew wants to learn more. Drew asks Paul how he dries his filament. Paul buys a new smart lock…
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305 - I'm sure they'll financially recover from this
It's a Drew-heavy episode as he details some recent "upgrades" around the house. First, the boys visit the ol' Drew's Computer Corner for a new "build" update, and Drew talks about some of the new tools and workflows he's experimenting with. But it turns out, that's not the only thing Drew…
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304 - I'm sure they'll ignore Preston Garvey
This week, Paul is drinking bottled water for the foreseeable future, and Drew just wants to be like Paul in more than one way, and talks about his new 3D printer, and how he also used Claude to build something (but not as ambitious or useful). Paul considers the Riverside experiment a success…
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303 - I'm sure they'll put it where they want it
Paul gets left out of a campus visit. Drew is still enjoying Meshtastic and is constantly finding new nodes. Drew gives an update on his home heating (or lack thereof) situation. Paul wants to start a business. Drew tries out a new VR headset. Recorded 02/06/2026 Show Links: OU - Little Sibs Duct...
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302 - I'm sure they flush once
It's been really cold here in Ohio, and Drew's mental illnesses are causing him to make "logical" purchases. Paul's water heater breaks. Paul talks about his latest AI obsession: Claude Code. Drew flirts with the idea of a new VR headset. Drew explores classic Macintosh emulation. Recorded...
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301 - I'm sure they have listening fatigue
Drew sends Paul a present, in the form of a radio that runs the Meshtastic firmware. The boys gear up for the big snow storm. Paul gives an update on his daughter's burn. Paul gets some new audio gear, and tells Drew about his has a new hobby. Show Links: Meshtastic What Drew sent Paul: Wio…
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300 - I'm sure no one is going to die
Paul kicks off the Podcast with some emergency news. The boys hit an episode milestone and... don't do anything special (yet). Over the hiatus, Paul taught Drew a new game and he loved it. Paul finds a new piece of media. As the first podcast of 2026, Drew and Paul recap some of their "favorites"...
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299 - I'm sure they're good at this by now
The boys recap their first session using Riverside, and Paul informs Drew of the show's new social media presence. Paul was in Vegas, and experiences a new (to him) travel experience. Drew provides an update on his new computer setup, and talks about his own cable testing hell. Paul informs Drew…
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298 - I'm sure they measure by foreheads
The boys are back on a new podcasting platform. Paul talks about attempting to edit the previous show (technical problems and all), and during it, we have a special company reach out to us to talk about something Paul made. Paul buys a USB-C cable tester (again). Drew returns with a new Computer...
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297 - I'm sure Paul will figure it out
The boys get off to a rough start with their usual podcasting software, and, well... other topics include an update about Paul's son, and how Drew and Paul react to being sick. Paul purchases a "TRMNL" device, and raves about it, while also being a developer for it. The boys discuss some new…
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296 - I'm sure they've got the grip switches
The boys are back after short hiatus due to reasons. Drew continues his 2nd amendment degeneracy. Paul reminds Drew they are coming up on 300 episodes, and they are wondering what they can do special to mark the occasion. Paul gives an update on whether or not he plans to keep his ASUS ROG X Ally...
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295 - I'm sure they have a warm place to die
Paul battles some invasive pests. Drew finds a new keyboard, maybe? Paul reviews his two newest handhelds. Recorded 10/17/25 Show Links: Mud Dauber Keychron Q16 HE 8K: World's First Fully Ceramic Keyboard Keychron Web-Based Programming Tool ONEXSUGAR Sugar 1 – The World's First Transformable...
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294 - I'm sure they got the stain out
Paul is recovering from a fun work outing. Drew has an accident. Drew buys another Raspberry Pi case and Paul is baffled. Paul played some board games and talks about how good they were. Recorded 10/10/25 Show Links: Colonoscopy Prep Pironman 5 Raspberry Pi Case Blood on the Clocktower Lord of…
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293 - I'm sure it feels good on their thumb
Drew gives an update on his "Pull-up for Pets" numbers. Paul is really excited for Sonic Temple 2026, and maybe Drew is into one of the bands too? Drew watched "Day of the Jackal" on Peacock and really liked it. The boys talk about iOS 26, and Paul shares his initial impressions of his new iPhone...
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292 - I'm sure they're a sucker for orange
Drew gets some news about his required pull-ups. Drew goes on a work trip to someplace new. Paul likes his new dishwasher. Drew is sick of Google's shit. Paul talks about the Apple event and talks about what he bought already. Drew tests some workouts and the boys talk about some high school...
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291 - I'm sure they're afraid of the mouse
Drew is celebrating the release of "Hollow Knight: Silksong" and apparently a lot of other people are too. Paul has some exciting(?) news regarding his favorite browser, but he's very conflicted, and Drew is... ambivalent? Paul asks Drew: "Would YOU buy a folding iPhone?" Drew issues a challenge…
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290 - I'm sure they like lips on their bottoms
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.…
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289 - I'm sure they'll go the bedbug convention
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...
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288 - I'm sure they'll manage the chunks
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...
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287 - I'm sure they have a hiccup fetish
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…
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286 - I'm sure they'll make the cushion smushy
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...
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285 - I'm sure they'll swipe the bottoms
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...
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284 - I'm sure there's two poops together
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…
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283 - I'm sure they're way too transparent
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...
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282 - I'm sure they have podcast luggage
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...
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281 - I'm sure they'll design their own experiences
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
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280 - I'm sure they'll get weird with it
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)...
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279 - I'm sure their units are pre-production
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...
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278 - I'm sure they'll upload the chunks
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…
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277 - I'm sure they'll swipe and insert
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...
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276 - I'm sure they'll fart into it
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...
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275 - I'm sure they'll get a senior discount
Drew takes a trip to Austin, Texas and is... confused? Paul tells a very personal story of personal growth and hardship. The boys talk about how they are going to take it on the chin with the tariff situation and their various hobbies. Paul talks about Nintendo's "Switch 2" console announcement....
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274 - I'm sure they are more than infinite
Drew is really enjoying his AI bird feeder, but Paul can't help but laugh at him. Paul reads some new comics on a premium-premium subscription service, and he likes them very much. Drew gives up on a keyboard. Drew receives his THUNDER BEAST. Recorded 03/29/25 Show Links: OnlyFly Bird Feeder and...
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273 - I'm sure they're heavier than a bag of cheese
Drew just loves concrete so much, he shares a bunch of interesting facts with Paul. Paul has a complicated relationship with his new handheld gaming device. Drew has an exciting new training announcement. Recorded 03/20/25 Show Links: Concrete Cement Rebar Reinforced Concrete Retroid Pocket 5...
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272 - I'm sure it's all in their wrists
The boys are back after a week off, and Paul is excited to talk about his time at the outdoor hockey game, where he also got to experience hockey cosplay. Drew was in Las Vegas at a conference for work, and managed to have a good time by looking at watches in his spare time. Drew once again asks...
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271 - I'm sure they're full of concrete
Drew does some traveling and remembers how much he loves flying on airplanes. Paul is excited for the big game outdoor hockey match. Skype, the tool used by the boys to record, is going away, so they need to figure out a plan. Drew talks about his progress with his flight simming. Recorded…
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