{"podcast":{"title":"Two Grumpy Vets and a Duuude","slug":"two-grumpy-vets-and-a-duuude-6875853","podcast_index_feed_id":6875853,"rss_url":"https://serve.podhome.fm/rss/6d610788-42f7-4cc8-9184-7e651cf101e2","website_url":"https://serve.podhome.fm/two-grumpy-vets","image_url":"https://assets.podhome.fm/d85119fb-b5bf-437d-2ae7-08dc551f1aab/6384922031099147112GrumpyVet2.jpg","author":"Richard Chelson","episode_count":109,"summary":"This show is about two grumpy vets and a duuude who became friends and have been talking once a week for the last 4 or 5 years. These conversations result in many rabbit holes being chased. Finally, in our infinite wisdom, we decided to share this with you. To let you know that you can find someone to talk to about anything and still maintain your manly attitude. This show will talk about real subjects and real life, if that offends you, then change the channel. We are Podcast 2.0 compliant using the value-for-value model. So take a break and listen to 2 Grumpy Vets and a Duuude, solve the world's problems...and get nowhere!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T10:17:09.945023+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-grumpy-vets-and-a-duuude-6875853"},"episode":{"title":"Bryan’s Late, the FAA’s Great, and the Duuude’s Irate","slug":"bryan-s-late-the-faa-s-great-and-the-duuude-s-irate","published_at":"2026-03-30T04:59:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-grumpy-vets-and-a-duuude-6875853/bryan-s-late-the-faa-s-great-and-the-duuude-s-irate","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-grumpy-vets-and-a-duuude-6875853","url":"https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/two-grumpy-vets/bryans-late-the-faas-great-and-the-duuudes-irate","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/serve.podhome.fm/episode/d85119fb-b5bf-437d-2ae7-08dc551f1aab/639103958623680706067ae2bd-71c6-41d8-947c-24aa0187715b.mp3","summary":"In this week’s episode of Two Grumpy Vets and a Duuude, it’s just Rich and the Dude holding down the fort while Bryan’s delayed. We dive into a laid‑back but spirited conversation spanning FAA and congressional crackdowns on drones and RC aircraft, the state of American manufacturing versus overseas labor costs, power and politics, and why common sense seems rarer than ever. From nukes, Fukushima, and Chernobyl to the realities of stress, DOT rules, and the importance of living intentionally, we keep it real and relatable. We also veer into off‑roading culture (Jeeps vs. side‑by‑sides), ham radio contest strategy and propagation wins, CPAP life hacks (including a game‑changing pillow), and DIY car care—brakes, shocks, and transmission maintenance—sprinkled with our trademark humor and veteran grit. We close by inviting listener emails for topics, rants, and show collaborations, reminding everyone we’re Podcasting 2.0 and value‑for‑value: no ads, no censorship—just honest conversation among friends. 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. ","meta_description":"In this week’s episode of Two Grumpy Vets and a Duuude, it’s just Rich and the Dude holding down the fort while Bryan’s delayed. We dive into a laid‑back…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":9992,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/two-grumpy-vets-and-a-duuude-6875853/episodes/bryan-s-late-the-faa-s-great-and-the-duuude-s-irate/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-grumpy-vets-and-a-duuude-6875853/bryan-s-late-the-faa-s-great-and-the-duuude-s-irate.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}