Can You Hear Me? (That's A Shock)
from Two Grumpy Vets and a Duuude Hosted by Richard Chelson and Bryan Goodwin
In this week’s Two Grumpy Vets and a Duuude, we settle in for a wide‑ranging catch‑up that feels like a late‑night porch talk. We open with last week’s tech gremlins and a mid‑show “rapture,” then roll into work shifts, weather, and the real cost of days off. From there, we get into practical life stuff: commissary vs. club memberships, budgeting and grocery hacks, and a spirited tangent on vacation hours and planning. A big chunk dives into dogs, structure, and training—why consistent rules help our four‑legged best friends thrive—plus how life changes (and gets better) with a canine companion. We bounce to AI and everyday tinkering: local vs. cloud models, how to coax better answers, Linux quirks, scripts and desktop tickers, and a quick crypto/markets check. We also swap takes on current headlines, winter sports tech (drones chasing skiers and sleds), and car/jeep tire choices headed into Moab. We wrap with a value‑for‑value reminder, how to participate live, and an open invite to email us with thoughts, questions, or chapter art. Resources and mentions (non-sponsored): - Podcasting 2.0 apps (live notifications/chapters): podcastapps.com - Archive utility for paywalled articles: archive.ph - OpenRouter (AI model router): openrouter.ai - CQ WW DX Contest (ham radio): cqww.com - Commissary and base access tips for savings - Dog training principle: consistency, simple commands, and shared structure. Email Us: Rich -- mailto://[email protected] Bryan -- mailto://[email protected] If you are struggling with life please reach out to The Suicide Life Line - Dial 988 The world needs you here.
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Chapters
- 0:00 Cold open, tech hiccups, and last weeks chaotic sign-off
- 5:45 Work shifts, snowpocalypse downtime, and schedules
- 10:05 Time off math: sick hours, vacations, and planning trips
- 14:45 Commissary vs. Costco: groceries, memberships, and meat prices
- 24:35 Richs rough week and retraining Bella the dog
- 41:20 Patriot talk: service, politics, and living abroad musings
- 53:45 AI chats, truth vs. pattern-matching, and the ELIZA effect
- 1:02:15 Books and movies: Homers Iliad and The Poseidon Adventure
- 1:05:35 Winter Olympics viewing: drones, POV shots, and events
- 1:12:45 TV tech: 4K, 8K, codecs, and real-world streaming limits
- 1:13:45 Extreme snow biking and a tip for AI model routing
- 1:16:35 Ham radio contest results: rankings and log checking
- 1:23:55 Tickers, markets, and crypto swings on homemade scripts
- 1:30:25 Linux tinkering: snaps, crashes, and Kubuntu workflows
- 1:36:15 Hardware counts, Pis, and Salt-N-Pepa comic relief
- 1:41:55 Neighborhood noise, pecker checker jokes, and banter
- 1:46:35 News diet, RSS, paywalls, and workarounds
- 1:56:05 Headlines: Canada school shooting and media language
- 2:01:45 Weather, KO2 tires vs. Patagonias, and Moab prep
- 2:10:05 Custom rides at Cruisin the Coast and wild builds
- 2:15:35 Side hustle update: AI voice clone earnings
- 2:26:20 Closing thanks and the Dudes tip of the day
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