Episode
Can You Hear Me? (That's A Shock)
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- Two Grumpy Vets and a Duuude
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- Feb 16, 2026
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- 8991
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Summary
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] 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.