add episode 958 (#2120)

Author: w3cj

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+---
+number: 958
+title: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
+date: 1764158400000
+url: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/FSI1409561011.mp3
+youtube_url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHr8H-xhZxs
+hosts:
+  - stolinski
+  - wesbos
+  - w3cj
+guest:
+  - name: Randy Rektor
+    github: randyrektor
+    twitter: randyrektor
+    of: Syntax
+    url: https://syntax.fm
+    social: https://www.youtube.com/@randyrektor
+  - name: Kaitlin Bloom
+    github: bl0om
+    twitter: kaitlinblooom
+    of: Syntax
+    url: https://syntax.fm
+  - name: Niki Brandner
+    twitter: brandner_niki
+    of: Syntax
+    url: https://syntax.fm
+---
+
+The Syntax team brings us their annual Holiday Gift Guide! They’ve curated the best gadgets, tools, food, and even kitchen essentials for the dev in your life — plus a few treats anyone would love to unwrap.
+
+### Show Notes
+
+* **[00:00](#t=00:00)**  Welcome to Syntax
+* **[00:54](#t=00:54)**  Our Favorite Things
+* **[01:03](#t=01:03)**  Wes - [Bambu Lab 3d Printers](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bambu+lab+printer&tag=webo080-20)
+* **[01:50](#t=01:50)**  Wes - [Leatherman Arc Multi-tool](https://ca.leatherman.com/products/arc)
+* **[03:07](#t=03:07)**  Kaitlin - [Ruffwear Roamer Bungee Dog Leash](https://ruffwear.com/products/roamer-bungee-dog-leash)
+* **[04:49](#t=04:49)**  Niki - [Magic Mirror Home Screen](https://magicmirror.builders/)
+* **[06:42](#t=06:42)**  Randy - [Everything Presence Light](https://shop.everythingsmart.io/products/everything-presence-lite)
+* **[08:22](#t=08:22)**  Randy - [Henson Safety Razor](https://hensonshaving.com/)
+* **[10:24](#t=10:24)**  CJ - [Viltrox 28mm Pancake Lens](https://amzn.to/3K9Mg5N)
+* **[11:17](#t=11:17)**  Scott - 3D Printers
+* **[11:37](#t=11:37)**  Scott - [Anker 4-Port Charger](https://amzn.to/3X7kCJR)
+* **[12:45](#t=12:45)**  Randy - [DJI Mic Mini](https://www.dji.com/mic-mini)
+* **[13:37](#t=13:37)**  Randy - Velcro Cable Ties
+* **[14:22](#t=14:22)**  Kaitlin - [Prequel Skin Care](https://prequelskin.com/)
+* **[16:18](#t=16:18)**  Kaitlin - [Coros Pace 3 Running Watch](https://us.coros.com/pace3)
+* **[17:30](#t=17:30)**  Niki - [Steam Machine](https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steammachine)
+* **[18:02](#t=18:02)**  Niki - VR Headset
+* **[18:18](#t=18:18)**  Under $30
+* **[18:25](#t=18:25)**  Wes - [ESP32](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=esp32&tag=webo080-20)
+* **[18:45](#t=18:45)**  Wes - [WS2811 LED Strips](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=WS2811+LED+Strips&tag=webo080-20)
+* **[19:44](#t=19:44)**  CJ - [Precision Screw Driver Set](https://amzn.to/43JEqqp)
+* **[20:42](#t=20:42)**  Scott - [Magsafe Popsocket](https://amzn.to/4poSPk2)
+* **[21:23](#t=21:23)**  Wes - [Digital Calipers](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Digital+Calipers&tag=webo080-20)
+* **[22:45](#t=22:45)**  CJ - [Microfiber Device Cloth](https://amzn.to/3JYhLQp)
+* **[23:33](#t=23:33)**  Scott - [Candle Warmer](https://amzn.to/47UR1tl)
+* **[25:30](#t=25:30)**  Wes - [Matte Screen Protectors](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Matte+Screen+Protector&tag=webo080-20)
+* **[25:38](#t=25:38)**  Desk Items
+* **[25:46](#t=25:46)**  Wes - [MX Master 4 Logitech Mouse](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=MX+Master+4&tag=webo080-20)
+* **[26:40](#t=26:40)**  Scott - [Elgato Stream Deck](https://amzn.to/4oehFlM)
+* **[29:12](#t=29:12)**  CJ - [Magsafe Phone Stand](https://amzn.to/4oRiou1)
+* **[30:13](#t=30:13)**  Office Items
+* **[30:21](#t=30:21)**  Wes - Heated Vest
+* **[31:33](#t=31:33)**  CJ - [USB Hand Warmers](https://amzn.to/4r7Qvzv)
+* **[32:23](#t=32:23)**  Tech / Storage
+* **[32:32](#t=32:32)**  Scott - [MoCa Ethernet Adapter](https://amzn.to/48fyOFK)
+* **[33:41](#t=33:41)**  CJ - [4TB Drive](https://amzn.to/47SjBLQ) and [1TB SD Card](https://amzn.to/4pqG60h)
+* **[35:06](#t=35:06)**  Wes - [BenQ Programming Monitors](https://benqurl.biz/44dy4QN)
+* **[37:28](#t=37:28)**  Food
+* **[37:37](#t=37:37)**  Scott - Biena Edamame
+* **[38:08](#t=38:08)**  Wes - [Heartbeat Hot Sauce](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Heartbeat+Hot+Sauce&tag=webo080-20)
+* **[39:11](#t=39:11)**  Wes - Seoul Sisters Kimchi Mix
+* **[39:32](#t=39:32)**  CJ - [Clif Protein Bars](https://amzn.to/48romfo)
+* **[39:55](#t=39:55)**  CJ - [Z Energy Strips](https://amzn.to/48c2mUM)
+* **[40:51](#t=40:51)**  Kitchen Gadgets
+* **[41:00](#t=41:00)**  Wes - [Carbon Steel Frying Pan](https://amzn.to/3UiTXIY)
+* **[42:35](#t=42:35)**  CJ - [Air Fryer](https://amzn.to/4pjNURf)
+* **[44:45](#t=44:45)**  Scott - [Zojirushi Water Boiler](https://amzn.to/3XdJNua)
+* **[45:43](#t=45:43)**  Scott - [Teak Cutting Board](https://amzn.to/44cnkS4)
+* **[47:36](#t=47:36)**  Clothes
+* **[48:26](#t=48:26)**  Wes - [Hooke](https://hooke.com/) / [Naked and Famous](https://nakedandfamousdenim.com/)
+* **[49:24](#t=49:24)**  Scott - [Octobre Clothing](https://www.octobre-editions.com/us-en)
+* **[50:31](#t=50:31)**  Scott - [Sezane Clothing](https://www.sezane.com/us-en/new-in)
+* **[52:11](#t=52:11)**  CJ - [Blank Mineral Wash Shirts](https://amzn.to/4oa9h6Q)
+* **[53:10](#t=53:10)**  Kids
+* **[53:17](#t=53:17)**  Wes - [Yoto Player](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Yoto+Player&tag=webo080-20)
+* **[54:47](#t=54:47)**  Scott - [Tonie Box](https://amzn.to/4pnwjbh)
+* **[56:06](#t=56:06)**  CJ - [Large Hedgehog Plush](https://amzn.to/43HQckZ)
+* **[56:43](#t=56:43)**  CJ - [Tortilla Blanket](https://amzn.to/3LZ1ET8)
+* **[57:04](#t=57:04)**  Smarthome
+* **[57:08](#t=57:08)**  Scott - [Lutron Caseta](https://amzn.to/4ijHwre)
+* **[57:38](#t=57:38)**  Wes - [Meross](https://www.meross.com/en-gc) and [Refoss](https://refoss.net/)
+* **[01:00:41](#t=01:00:41)**  Scott - [Apollo Automation](https://apolloautomation.com/)
+* **[01:01:29](#t=01:01:29)**  CJ - [Kauf Smart Home](https://amzn.to/43E8gws)
+* **[01:02:52](#t=01:02:52)**  CJ - [Plant LED Bulb](https://amzn.to/47UWwbt)
+* **[01:04:03](#t=01:04:03)**  Scott - [Roland Electronic Drum Set](https://amzn.to/48rGPIS)
+* **[01:04:58](#t=01:04:58)**  Thanks!
+
+### Hit us up on Socials!
+
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+
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+
+Scott: [X](https://twitter.com/stolinski) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stolinski/) [Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@stolinski) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stolinski/) [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@stolinski)
+
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