davesquared
davesquared
David Kramer & Dave Blasco
Two 50-something dads talk about household technology and savings. Turn out that light - we're not made of money!
Well, this blows...
You could argue it sucks. What's a "whole house fan'" and why would you want one? Remember, thermodynamics - not just a good idea; it's the law.
Sep 21, 2020
39 min
Auto Maintenance, Zen Not Included
With a bit of help from youtube and Amazon, you can save hundreds of dollars on simple car repairs and upgrades. You might accidentally talk to your kids along the way.
Sep 6, 2020
35 min
HSA / FSA - Why are "spending" accounts almost the same as "savings" accounts?
Healthcare Saving and Flexible Spending accounts can be annoying and confusing. But, they might save you enough money to be worth the bother. (Note: we leave a question unanswered in the podcast. Probably, if you don't use up your HSA during your lifetime, your heirs will pay income tax on it. So, either a) spend it all or b) don't die. And remember, don't take financial advice from amateurs on a podcast)
Aug 15, 2020
39 min
PC Daves
Politically Correct? Not likely. One of the Daves needs a new computer, and we use our Socratic dialogue to find the platonic ideal home computer (sorry Apple fans!)
Aug 4, 2020
30 min
One Car to Rule Them All
Is it actually cheaper to have one car instead of two? You'll have to listen to find out the surprising answer....
Jul 20, 2020
30 min
Cutting edge 17th century tech - Newspapers!
The Daves talk about the pluses and minuses of genuine, made-from-wood-pulp newspapers, and why they might still be relevant in the 21st century. Or not.
Jul 6, 2020
30 min
Electric Luxury on a Budget
The Daves talk with Pat Quinn, who explains how to drive the best vehicles on the planet even if that MLB deal falls through.
Jun 22, 2020
36 min
The Mask of the Red Hat
The Daves talk influence again - this time, we are wondering how to influence others How do we get people to wear masks so they don't give US a terrible disease? We brought in the big guns to help. Diplomat Steve Royster returns, and marketing guru, Larry Taman, makes his debut.
Jun 7, 2020
53 min
Cut the Cord - Revisited
Kramer cut the chord on cable (finally!) so the Daves revisit the joys and challenges of being totally dependent on your internet connection..,
May 25, 2020
28 min
Working from Home - part II
The Daves revisit working from home after several weeks "sheltering in place."
May 10, 2020
33 min
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