{"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":"Kick Your Doctor in the Ding-Ding","slug":"kick-your-doctor-in-the-ding-ding","published_at":"2026-03-09T04:59:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-grumpy-vets-and-a-duuude-6875853/kick-your-doctor-in-the-ding-ding","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-grumpy-vets-and-a-duuude-6875853","url":"https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/two-grumpy-vets/kick-your-doctor-in-the-ding-ding","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/serve.podhome.fm/episode/d85119fb-b5bf-437d-2ae7-08dc551f1aab/639085855756339894f8367706-0ce2-4559-b5d6-57cdcbed029b.mp3","summary":"This week on Two Grumpy Vets and a Dude, we go full porch-talk with a real life catch‑up: sagging floor joists, swampy crawlspaces, and $24k foundation quotes; overtime work and hotel living; and a Moab off‑road vacation countdown that’s complicated by pharmacy logistics and dog drama. We veer from DIY fixes, French drains, and soundproofing walls to brisket sticker shock and grocery prices, then careen through politics, coaching as a business, and what happens when the grind meets real life. Along the way we trade shop talk on podcast gear (Zoom PodTrak P4 Next vs. RØDECaster), ham radio contests, Linux distros, mortgage math, HOAs, and old trucking stories from Chicago to LA—complete with lumpers, late‑night knocks, and hard lessons in boundaries and budgeting.  It’s three friends being real about midlife, family obligations, masculinity, goals, and keeping your sense of humor when the floors—and plans—start to dip. We close with a reminder of our value‑for‑value model: if this hangout brought you some laughs, perspective, or company on a long drive, consider supporting with time, talent, treasure—or just tell a friend. Hit the email links in the show notes to say hi, send topic ideas, or share cover art. See you next week—unless Moab steals the Duuude a little longer. 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":"This week on Two Grumpy Vets and a Dude, we go full porch-talk with a real life catch‑up: sagging floor joists, swampy crawlspaces, and $24k foundation qu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":10315,"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/kick-your-doctor-in-the-ding-ding/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/kick-your-doctor-in-the-ding-ding.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}