I'm sure they're doing their best
Drew wants to know what's wrong with his butt. The boys talk about what they miss about being in an office, and discuss "virtual whiteboards" and stumble upon a unique in-home-office opportunity. Microsoft buys Activision, and 50% of the hosts like this decision. Paul finishes "Mass Effect" and wants to talk about it with heavy spoilers as he treks into "Mass Effect 2."
Drew's Computer Corner makes a (unexpected) return at the start of the show. Paul keeps struggling to enjoy streaming music with his HomePods Mini. Drew talks up the "Mass Effect" games to Paul, who just started playing Mass Effect 1 (again).
Drew gets a lesson in AirPod management. Paul gets his COVID booster shot, while Drew struggles with websites. Paul comes in with a lot of media reviews of what he's been watching, and Drew gives a big thumbs-up to "The Crown."
Drew gets a new microphone (does anyone notice?) and Paul gets more fussy about his coffee with some new coffee gadgets. Paul gives an update on his son's "Destiny 2" playtime, and Drew had a birthday where he played some board games again. The boys talk about some video games (again).
Drew asks Paul for some follow-up for Dicey Dungeons. The boys engage in merrymaking and gift giving for a third year. The conversation then turns to a quick "year in review" talk (that they'll revisit before the last show of the year). Drew talks about "Ready or Not" and some... problematic game development?
The boys talk a lot about video games: Paul is enjoying "Halo Infinite" and Drew... likes "Dicey Dungeons" more. The boys review "The Video Game Awards" and talk about their best/favorite games of the year. Drew needs Paul's help optimizing his digital reading experience.
Drew recaps his trip to Vegas and his unmedicated flights. Paul tells Drew about Spotify lyrics, which begs the question: where DO these lyrics come from? Kickstarter is using the blockchain and the boys have no idea why. Paul explains Math Rock/Math Core to Drew.
Drew's Apple Music is haunted. The boys talk about DEATHLOOP, and Drew is trying out VR again. Paul explains the way he's using Spotify with his HomePods mini, and Spotify Wrapped is discussed. Drew buys a chainsaw!
The show kicks off talking about the most wonderful of all podcast traditions. Paul raves about "Dopesick." Paul reports back on his stereo HomePod setup, and Drew was so impressed he bought one, too. The boys talk home automation through the lens of HomeKit. Drew hosts a party.
Drew has a public service announcement, and shares some interesting travel observations. Paul buys some HomePod minis, and Drew buys an iPad mini. Paul has feelings about Apple Music. Drew debuts a new game for Paul, and the boys mess up their Amazon algorithm (again).