# Rainbows, Unicorns, and a Finger Up My Butt

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Podcast: [Two Grumpy Vets and a Duuude](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-grumpy-vets-and-a-duuude-6875853)
Published: 2026-02-02T05:59:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 8155

## Resource

In this week’s Two Grumpy Vets and a Duuude, we kick things off battling cold weather and tech gremlins, then settle into a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation the way only old friends can. We swap CPAP upgrades and sleep-apnea war stories, debate movie nostalgia versus modern CGI, and pitch a monthly classic-film chat (yes, even A Christmas Carol). From there, we dive into cultural shifts, personal finance discipline, and why brewing coffee at home beats $7 sugar-bomb lattes. We chew on free speech, accountability for public officials, AI bias, and the value of being discerning with tech and news. We also detour through trucking economics, rugged individualism vs. collective action, immigration nuance, and why fewer ads and more listener-driven value keeps this show authentic. We wrap with job-site freeze-ups, sand-trailer shop talk, and the Dude’s timeless tip of the day: if it’s cold, wear a jacket and shoes. As always, we’re ad-free and value-for-value. If you got something from the show, share it, send feedback, help with chapters or art, or support the hosting bills. Email: circlecast@gmail.com (Bryan) or rchelson@gmail.com (Rich). 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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