# Can You Hear Me? (That's A Shock)

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Podcast: [Two Grumpy Vets and a Duuude](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-grumpy-vets-and-a-duuude-6875853)
Published: 2026-02-16T05:59:00+00:00
Episode link: https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/two-grumpy-vets/can-you-hear-me-thats-a-shock
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## Resource

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://rchelson@gmail.com Bryan -- mailto://circlecast@gmail.com Email Us: Rich-- mailto://rchelson@gmail.com Bryan -- mailto://circlecast@gmail.com 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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