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 what this means for what he's going to buy next. Paul talks about "Control: Resonant."
Recorded 10/1/2026
Show Links:
CalDigit TS5Plus+
MacStories: M5 Ultra Mac Studio Review: The Dream Mac for Local AI Agents
SimFab (https://simfab.com/)
WinCtrl Legend MIP 2
WinCtrl PTO 2 Panel of Take Off
High-End USB 3.2 Extender with Zero Latency up to 100m/330ft
The Next Chapter for Bungie
21 Sept 2026
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... in development?
Recorded 09/17/26
Show Links:
Apple iPhone Duo (https://www.apple.com/iphone-duo)
Mac Studio (https://www.apple.com/mac-studio/)
Qwen/Qwen3-Coder-Next
PowerSpec AI100 Workstation
AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700
Steam Frame
Arcturus Vision Camera (https://arcturus.vision/)
Diablo 4 Season 15: Everything you Need to Know About Season of Hell's Legacy - Diablo 4 Guide
7 Sept 2026
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 Castle" and "Beyond Dark Castle."
Recorded 9/3/26
Show Links:
Tempest Weather Station
Sig MCX Spear LT 9" 300BLK Upper
Sig Clutch-Lok Shouldered Flash Hider
Sig NG68SPEAR-QD Suppressor (https://www.sigsauer.com/ng68spear-qd-1.html)
Sig HEXIUM Suppressor (https://www.sigsauer.com/hexium.html)
Rocksett
Dark Castle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Castle)
Armor Alley (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armor_Alley)
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11 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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