<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2047516/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Twelve days, 112 hours, and a one‑day court battle later, we unpack the unvarnished playbook: why incorporating in Texas often beats Delaware once you count courtroom costs, and how big-company lawsuits reward remediation and settlement over cinematic wins. From there we pivot to a mileage run threading Chicago’s subzero risk and the strange logic of airline status: when award flights count, when buy‑ups make sense, and why short-haul heavy‑status routes can be upgrade deserts. The goal isn’t perks—it’s time, flexibility, and predictability for the year ahead. Then the stakes rise. We dissect the U.S. seizure of a sanctioned “ghost fleet” tanker and call it what it is—power, not clean legalism. That leads us through EU farmer protests, cultural fatigue, and a bracing definition of revolution as an “elite swap.” We push back on new U.S. visa demands for five years of social media history as another step toward a normalized digital ID regime that spreads fast through allied blocs. In U.S. politics, we scrutinize how public servants become millionaires on salaries that don’t match the math and why attempts to silence critics backfire in the age of receipts. Personal operating systems matter too. One host lays out a disciplined, annual water fast—salt, water, vitamins, and a tough day two and three—for a cognitive reset that outlasts any short-term weight drop. On foreign policy, we argue that funding Ukraine’s government operations without a clear cutoff extends stalemate; a firm date could force negotiations faster than speeches. And because resilience is built before you need it, we dive into off‑grid communications: Meshtastic at 900 MHz, encrypted, store‑and‑forward, even pinging ground nodes from 30,000 feet—no FCC license required. We contrast that with sat phones, Starlink-to-cell potential, and the AI squeeze inflating RAM prices while GPUs and CPUs guzzle power. It’s a wide‑angle episode with one throughline: sovereignty. Choose jurisdictions that protect you. Treat status as a tool, not a trophy. Guard privacy against creeping demands. Build communication that works when commercial networks don’t. If this hits home, follow and share with a friend who loves sharp takes and practical tactics—and drop a review to help others find the show. Want to hear old episodes? All subscribers have access to the full back catalog of episodes and specials! <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/subscribe'>Just Two Good Old Boys (Just Two Good Old Boys +)</a> Communicate with us directly on x.com by joining the Good Old Boys community! <a href='https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825'>https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825</a> Can&apos;t donate? Listen to <a href='https://open.spotify.com/album/314HERh3x2rs3lEmTDgiqe'>Amy Clare Smith Music</a> Check out Gene&apos;s other podcasts - <a href='http://podcast.sirgene.com/'>podcast.sirgene.com</a> and <a href='http://unrelenting.show/'>unrelenting.show</a> Read Ben&apos;s blog and see product links at <a href='http://namedben.com/'>namedben.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2047516/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twelve days, 112 hours, and a one‑day court battle later, we unpack the unvarnished playbook: why incorporating in Texas often beats Delaware once you count courtroom costs, and how big-company lawsuits reward remediation and settlement over cinematic wins. From there we pivot to a mileage run threading Chicago’s subzero risk and the strange logic of airline status: when award flights count, when buy‑ups make sense, and why short-haul heavy‑status routes can be upgrade deserts. The goal isn’t perks—it’s time, flexibility, and predictability for the year ahead.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Then the stakes rise. We dissect the U.S. seizure of a sanctioned “ghost fleet” tanker and call it what it is—power, not clean legalism. That leads us through EU farmer protests, cultural fatigue, and a bracing definition of revolution as an “elite swap.” We push back on new U.S. visa demands for five years of social media history as another step toward a normalized digital ID regime that spreads fast through allied blocs. In U.S. politics, we scrutinize how public servants become millionaires on salaries that don’t match the math and why attempts to silence critics backfire in the age of receipts.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Personal operating systems matter too. One host lays out a disciplined, annual water fast—salt, water, vitamins, and a tough day two and three—for a cognitive reset that outlasts any short-term weight drop. On foreign policy, we argue that funding Ukraine’s government operations without a clear cutoff extends stalemate; a firm date could force negotiations faster than speeches. And because resilience is built before you need it, we dive into off‑grid communications: Meshtastic at 900 MHz, encrypted, store‑and‑forward, even pinging ground nodes from 30,000 feet—no FCC license required. We contrast that with sat phones, Starlink-to-cell potential, and the AI squeeze inflating RAM prices while GPUs and CPUs guzzle power.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;It’s a wide‑angle episode with one throughline: sovereignty. Choose jurisdictions that protect you. Treat status as a tool, not a trophy. Guard privacy against creeping demands. Build communication that works when commercial networks don’t. If this hits home, follow and share with a friend who loves sharp takes and practical tactics—and drop a review to help others find the show.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Want to hear old episodes? All subscribers have access to the full back catalog of episodes and specials! &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/subscribe'&gt;Just Two Good Old Boys (Just Two Good Old Boys +)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Communicate with us directly on x.com by joining the Good Old Boys community! &lt;a href='https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825'&gt;https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Can&amp;apos;t donate? &lt;br/&gt;Listen to &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/album/314HERh3x2rs3lEmTDgiqe'&gt;Amy Clare Smith Music&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Check out Gene&amp;apos;s other podcasts -&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='http://podcast.sirgene.com/'&gt;podcast.sirgene.com&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='http://unrelenting.show/'&gt;unrelenting.show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Read Ben&amp;apos;s blog and see product links at &lt;a href='http://namedben.com/'&gt;namedben.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Twelve days, 112 hours, and a one‑day court battle later, we unpack the unvarnished playbook: why incorporating in Texas often beats Delaware once you count courtroom costs, and how big-company lawsuits reward remediation and settlement over cinematic wins. From there we pivot to a mileage run threading Chicago’s subzero risk and the strange logic of airline status: when award flights count, when buy‑ups make sense, and why short-haul heavy‑status routes can be upgrade deserts....

144 Mileage Runs, Lawsuits, And Late Flights

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2047516/open_sms">Send us a text</a>A five-hour drive for turkey sets the stage for a wide-open conversation that moves from family tables to fault lines of power. We start with late plates and banana pudding, then head straight into Minnesota’s political swirl—Mike Lindell’s run, Tim Walz backlash, and the deeper question of how fast a place can change when immigration, identity, and online personalities collide. From there, we dig into the machinery of influence most people never see: a 6–3 Supreme Court ruling upholding Texas maps, a Georgia case that’s losing steam, and the quiet rules that decide outcomes long before the outrage cycle kicks in. That pragmatism bleeds into trade and tech with the Toyota Hilux finally poised to return, and a frank look at how past regulations bent car design. We examine rising tensions in Ireland, the gap between viral protest and policy, and then go deep on war ethics—double taps, the myth of “international law” without enforcement, and why short, decisive conflicts are often the least bad option. Energy and geography take center stage as we assess Venezuela’s move against Guyana, the odds Maduro falls, and whether a Cuban collapse follows if the oil stops. Then comes the sleeper headline: massive lithium at the Salton Sea and what that could mean for U.S. battery supply chains if permitting, water handling, and capital move in sync. We also wrestle with secrecy around the Epstein files, arguing why neither party may want full sunlight if assets and operations are at stake. To cool the temperature, we hit gear talk—the PSA bullpup Jackal—and end on college football lore as Texas and A&amp;M stoke a rivalry older than most policy fights. It’s a ride from pies to power politics, where borders, courts, resources, and culture all pull weight. If you enjoy clear takes, messy truths, and a few laughs along the way, follow the show, share it with a friend, and drop a review with the moment that made you hit pause. Want to hear old episodes? All subscribers have access to the full back catalog of episodes and specials! <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/subscribe'>Just Two Good Old Boys (Just Two Good Old Boys +)</a> Communicate with us directly on x.com by joining the Good Old Boys community! <a href='https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825'>https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825</a> Can&apos;t donate? Listen to <a href='https://open.spotify.com/album/314HERh3x2rs3lEmTDgiqe'>Amy Clare Smith Music</a> Check out Gene&apos;s other podcasts - <a href='http://podcast.sirgene.com/'>podcast.sirgene.com</a> and <a href='http://unrelenting.show/'>unrelenting.show</a> Read Ben&apos;s blog and see product links at <a href='http://namedben.com/'>namedben.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2047516/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A five-hour drive for turkey sets the stage for a wide-open conversation that moves from family tables to fault lines of power. We start with late plates and banana pudding, then head straight into Minnesota’s political swirl—Mike Lindell’s run, Tim Walz backlash, and the deeper question of how fast a place can change when immigration, identity, and online personalities collide.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;From there, we dig into the machinery of influence most people never see: a 6–3 Supreme Court ruling upholding Texas maps, a Georgia case that’s losing steam, and the quiet rules that decide outcomes long before the outrage cycle kicks in. That pragmatism bleeds into trade and tech with the Toyota Hilux finally poised to return, and a frank look at how past regulations bent car design. We examine rising tensions in Ireland, the gap between viral protest and policy, and then go deep on war ethics—double taps, the myth of “international law” without enforcement, and why short, decisive conflicts are often the least bad option.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Energy and geography take center stage as we assess Venezuela’s move against Guyana, the odds Maduro falls, and whether a Cuban collapse follows if the oil stops. Then comes the sleeper headline: massive lithium at the Salton Sea and what that could mean for U.S. battery supply chains if permitting, water handling, and capital move in sync. We also wrestle with secrecy around the Epstein files, arguing why neither party may want full sunlight if assets and operations are at stake. To cool the temperature, we hit gear talk—the PSA bullpup Jackal—and end on college football lore as Texas and A&amp;amp;M stoke a rivalry older than most policy fights.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;It’s a ride from pies to power politics, where borders, courts, resources, and culture all pull weight. If you enjoy clear takes, messy truths, and a few laughs along the way, follow the show, share it with a friend, and drop a review with the moment that made you hit pause.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Want to hear old episodes? All subscribers have access to the full back catalog of episodes and specials! &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/subscribe'&gt;Just Two Good Old Boys (Just Two Good Old Boys +)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Communicate with us directly on x.com by joining the Good Old Boys community! &lt;a href='https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825'&gt;https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Can&amp;apos;t donate? &lt;br/&gt;Listen to &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/album/314HERh3x2rs3lEmTDgiqe'&gt;Amy Clare Smith Music&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Check out Gene&amp;apos;s other podcasts -&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='http://podcast.sirgene.com/'&gt;podcast.sirgene.com&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='http://unrelenting.show/'&gt;unrelenting.show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Read Ben&amp;apos;s blog and see product links at &lt;a href='http://namedben.com/'&gt;namedben.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text A five-hour drive for turkey sets the stage for a wide-open conversation that moves from family tables to fault lines of power. We start with late plates and banana pudding, then head straight into Minnesota’s political swirl—Mike Lindell’s run, Tim Walz backlash, and the deeper question of how fast a place can change when immigration, identity, and online personalities collide.  From there, we dig into the machinery of influence most people never see: a 6–3 Supreme Court rulin...

143 Come For The Turkey, Stay For The Pipe Bomb Suspect, Diesel Banter, And Giant Dildo Wrapping Paper

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2047516/open_sms">Send us a text</a>What if the files everyone wants won’t answer the questions that actually matter? We unpack why a headline-grabbing release rarely delivers systemic truth, and why politicians, media figures, and institutions close ranks when exposure threatens their own incentives. From there, we pivot to power in motion: MBS’s trip to Washington, trillion-dollar investment talk, the quiet erasure of Wahhabism, and the strategic pivot that aims to make Riyadh the next global hub. The Line may be off the table, but the capabilities it built—logistics, know-how, narrative—are very much alive. Energy runs like a spine through the conversation. We break down how new fracking techniques are squeezing more out of old wells with smarter proppants and refracks, reinforcing the US position as energy independent. Then we stretch the debate: is oil purely biogenic or also abiotic at depth? The answer shapes how we think about scarcity, exploration, and long-term strategy. Meanwhile, labs push plastic-to-fuel pathways that hint at circular hydrocarbon economies. It’s messy, promising, and very real. We also zoom into the courtroom, where bail reform and slow calendars can quietly punish the innocent long before a verdict. When a “speedy trial” is six months late, plea deals win and justice loses. On the culture side, we challenge the brittle modern instinct to bureaucratize every conflict, arguing that avoiding reality just raises the cost later. Then we scratch the tech itch: Star Citizen’s stunning ship show draws a billion-dollar lesson in hype and restraint, DJI’s little drone punches above its weight, and VR divides between open play and walled gardens. Finally, we step outside the noise with hunting stories, wild game, and a reminder that not everything worth knowing sits behind a screen. If this mix of geopolitics, energy, law, tech, and real life resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and drop us a review with the one moment you can’t stop thinking about. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/support">Support the show</a>Want to hear old episodes? All subscribers have access to the full back catalog of episodes and specials! <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/subscribe'>Just Two Good Old Boys (Just Two Good Old Boys +)</a> Communicate with us directly on x.com by joining the Good Old Boys community! <a href='https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825'>https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825</a> Can&apos;t donate? Listen to <a href='https://open.spotify.com/album/314HERh3x2rs3lEmTDgiqe'>Amy Clare Smith Music</a> Check out Gene&apos;s other podcasts - <a href='http://podcast.sirgene.com/'>podcast.sirgene.com</a> and <a href='http://unrelenting.show/'>unrelenting.show</a> Read Ben&apos;s blog and see product links at <a href='http://namedben.com/'>namedben.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2047516/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What if the files everyone wants won’t answer the questions that actually matter? We unpack why a headline-grabbing release rarely delivers systemic truth, and why politicians, media figures, and institutions close ranks when exposure threatens their own incentives. From there, we pivot to power in motion: MBS’s trip to Washington, trillion-dollar investment talk, the quiet erasure of Wahhabism, and the strategic pivot that aims to make Riyadh the next global hub. The Line may be off the table, but the capabilities it built—logistics, know-how, narrative—are very much alive.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Energy runs like a spine through the conversation. We break down how new fracking techniques are squeezing more out of old wells with smarter proppants and refracks, reinforcing the US position as energy independent. Then we stretch the debate: is oil purely biogenic or also abiotic at depth? The answer shapes how we think about scarcity, exploration, and long-term strategy. Meanwhile, labs push plastic-to-fuel pathways that hint at circular hydrocarbon economies. It’s messy, promising, and very real.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We also zoom into the courtroom, where bail reform and slow calendars can quietly punish the innocent long before a verdict. When a “speedy trial” is six months late, plea deals win and justice loses. On the culture side, we challenge the brittle modern instinct to bureaucratize every conflict, arguing that avoiding reality just raises the cost later. Then we scratch the tech itch: Star Citizen’s stunning ship show draws a billion-dollar lesson in hype and restraint, DJI’s little drone punches above its weight, and VR divides between open play and walled gardens. Finally, we step outside the noise with hunting stories, wild game, and a reminder that not everything worth knowing sits behind a screen.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If this mix of geopolitics, energy, law, tech, and real life resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and drop us a review with the one moment you can’t stop thinking about.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to hear old episodes? All subscribers have access to the full back catalog of episodes and specials! &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/subscribe'&gt;Just Two Good Old Boys (Just Two Good Old Boys +)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Communicate with us directly on x.com by joining the Good Old Boys community! &lt;a href='https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825'&gt;https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Can&amp;apos;t donate? &lt;br/&gt;Listen to &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/album/314HERh3x2rs3lEmTDgiqe'&gt;Amy Clare Smith Music&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Check out Gene&amp;apos;s other podcasts -&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='http://podcast.sirgene.com/'&gt;podcast.sirgene.com&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='http://unrelenting.show/'&gt;unrelenting.show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Read Ben&amp;apos;s blog and see product links at &lt;a href='http://namedben.com/'&gt;namedben.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text What if the files everyone wants won’t answer the questions that actually matter? We unpack why a headline-grabbing release rarely delivers systemic truth, and why politicians, media figures, and institutions close ranks when exposure threatens their own incentives. From there, we pivot to power in motion: MBS’s trip to Washington, trillion-dollar investment talk, the quiet erasure of Wahhabism, and the strategic pivot that aims to make Riyadh the next global hub. The Line may ...

142 What Holds A Country Together: Oil, Alliances, And Secrets

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2047516/open_sms">Send us a text</a>A quiet cube that runs your Steam library, a VR headset that ditches room beacons, and a controller that lasts through a marathon session—Steam just made living room PC gaming feel inevitable. We start by tuning our own tools, comparing Zoom, Cleanfeed, and Zencastr to squeeze cleaner sound out of the show, then zero in on the big drop: a compact, customizable console-class PC with standard M.2 storage and DIMMs. That open approach matters for upgraders, modders, and anyone tired of soldered limits. We unpack performance claims—Steam says four to five times the Deck—while grounding expectations in thermals, drivers, and real-world 4K settings. The win isn’t only FPS; it’s the PC version advantage: better draw distance, mod support, and fewer console compromises. The new VR headset leans lighter and sharper, with inside-out tracking and flexible modes. Play native on the go, or tether to the console, a gaming PC, or even a Steam Deck when you want full power. Add refined controllers and you get a clean on-ramp from couch gaming to cockpit sims without rebuilding your room. Practical tech makes the difference day to day. We share a reliable, open-source way to update drivers (Snappy Driver Installer) and a creator-friendly storage path using affordable hardware RAID over USB‑C. We also step into the week’s flashpoints: the shutdown extension that satisfied no one, selective edits that keep warping public memory of January 6, and why defamation law hinges on malice. Then we widen the lens to Venezuela and a revived Monroe Doctrine logic as China’s footprint grows—stability, industry, and clear endgames matter more than slogans. We close by scratching the PC build itch, eyeing a wildly capable “Godlike” motherboard packed with USB4, Wi‑Fi 7, 10GbE, and Gen5 NVMe for those chasing top-end rigs. Whether you’re ready to buy the box, try the headset, or just optimize your drivers and disks, the message is simple: choose your path, keep your freedom to tinker, and make your setup work for you. Like what you hear? Follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find us. What would you pick first: the console or the headset? <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/support">Support the show</a>Want to hear old episodes? All subscribers have access to the full back catalog of episodes and specials! <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/subscribe'>Just Two Good Old Boys (Just Two Good Old Boys +)</a> Communicate with us directly on x.com by joining the Good Old Boys community! <a href='https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825'>https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825</a> Can&apos;t donate? Listen to <a href='https://open.spotify.com/album/314HERh3x2rs3lEmTDgiqe'>Amy Clare Smith Music</a> Check out Gene&apos;s other podcasts - <a href='http://podcast.sirgene.com/'>podcast.sirgene.com</a> and <a href='http://unrelenting.show/'>unrelenting.show</a> Read Ben&apos;s blog and see product links at <a href='http://namedben.com/'>namedben.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2047516/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A quiet cube that runs your Steam library, a VR headset that ditches room beacons, and a controller that lasts through a marathon session—Steam just made living room PC gaming feel inevitable. We start by tuning our own tools, comparing Zoom, Cleanfeed, and Zencastr to squeeze cleaner sound out of the show, then zero in on the big drop: a compact, customizable console-class PC with standard M.2 storage and DIMMs. That open approach matters for upgraders, modders, and anyone tired of soldered limits.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We unpack performance claims—Steam says four to five times the Deck—while grounding expectations in thermals, drivers, and real-world 4K settings. The win isn’t only FPS; it’s the PC version advantage: better draw distance, mod support, and fewer console compromises. The new VR headset leans lighter and sharper, with inside-out tracking and flexible modes. Play native on the go, or tether to the console, a gaming PC, or even a Steam Deck when you want full power. Add refined controllers and you get a clean on-ramp from couch gaming to cockpit sims without rebuilding your room.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Practical tech makes the difference day to day. We share a reliable, open-source way to update drivers (Snappy Driver Installer) and a creator-friendly storage path using affordable hardware RAID over USB‑C. We also step into the week’s flashpoints: the shutdown extension that satisfied no one, selective edits that keep warping public memory of January 6, and why defamation law hinges on malice. Then we widen the lens to Venezuela and a revived Monroe Doctrine logic as China’s footprint grows—stability, industry, and clear endgames matter more than slogans.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We close by scratching the PC build itch, eyeing a wildly capable “Godlike” motherboard packed with USB4, Wi‑Fi 7, 10GbE, and Gen5 NVMe for those chasing top-end rigs. Whether you’re ready to buy the box, try the headset, or just optimize your drivers and disks, the message is simple: choose your path, keep your freedom to tinker, and make your setup work for you.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Like what you hear? Follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find us. What would you pick first: the console or the headset?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to hear old episodes? All subscribers have access to the full back catalog of episodes and specials! &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/subscribe'&gt;Just Two Good Old Boys (Just Two Good Old Boys +)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Communicate with us directly on x.com by joining the Good Old Boys community! &lt;a href='https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825'&gt;https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Can&amp;apos;t donate? &lt;br/&gt;Listen to &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/album/314HERh3x2rs3lEmTDgiqe'&gt;Amy Clare Smith Music&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Check out Gene&amp;apos;s other podcasts -&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='http://podcast.sirgene.com/'&gt;podcast.sirgene.com&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='http://unrelenting.show/'&gt;unrelenting.show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Read Ben&amp;apos;s blog and see product links at &lt;a href='http://namedben.com/'&gt;namedben.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text A quiet cube that runs your Steam library, a VR headset that ditches room beacons, and a controller that lasts through a marathon session—Steam just made living room PC gaming feel inevitable. We start by tuning our own tools, comparing Zoom, Cleanfeed, and Zencastr to squeeze cleaner sound out of the show, then zero in on the big drop: a compact, customizable console-class PC with standard M.2 storage and DIMMs. That open approach matters for upgraders, modders, and anyone tir...

141 Steam’s New Console Could Steal Xbox Buyers While VR Shrinks And Speeds Up

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