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Two Grumpy Vets and a DuuudeRainbows, Unicorns, and a Finger Up My ButtIn 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 al...
2026-02-022h 15
Two Grumpy Vets and a DuuudeFirst Time Manager Of A Few Lopsided BoobsIn this week’s episode of Two Grumpy Vets and a Duuude, we kick things off with classic audio gremlins, shop talk, and a storm rolling across Texas, Mississippi, and beyond. We dive into trucking yard logistics, overtime headaches, HR-proof blunt honesty, and why common sense (and throat chops) still matter. From kale conspiracies to bagged salad betrayals, we keep the laughs rolling, then pivot hard into radio nerdery: contests, sunspots, solar flares, band conditions, and why upgrading from General to Extra unlocks the 80m playground. We also geek out on DIY audio fixes (shock mounts for the win) an...
2026-01-262h 56
Two Grumpy Vets and a DuuudeCandy-Fueled AI & Depleted Uranium FartsThis week on Two Grumpy Vets and a Duuude, we kick things off with some classic tech gremlins, button-mashing banter, and a lively dive into Linux setups, podcast rigs, and the eternal Zoom-is-weird struggle. From there, we roam through rising grocery costs, beef buying strategies, and the realities of food and fuel—from E85 to biodiesel and why regulations make ranching harder than it has to be. We also get tactical with a spirited discussion on evolving small-arms calibers, body armor, AK vs. AR history, and a few sea/airpower detours (CWIS and A-10 fans, you’ll smil...
2026-01-192h 36
Two Grumpy Vets and a DuuudeKO2s, Queef-Slappers, and the DX10: A Perfectly Normal WeekThis week on Two Grumpy Vets, the three of us catch up on life, weather swings, bills, and a deep dive into wood stoves and heating hacks—right down to firewood sizes and the best slow-burning woods. We roll into Jeep tire drama (RIP KO2s), price-versus-wear debates, and why research can change your mind about Patagonia's. From there, we veer through a spicy but civil Facebook dust-up about geopolitics and legality, then swing into radios: selling big rigs, unboxing a new contest-grade DX10, late-night France contacts on 40 meters, logging workflows, Linux toys, and prepping for upcoming contests. We ro...
2026-01-122h 38
Two Grumpy Vets and a DuuudeSlapping People Like an Old TV Set and Cocaine AmbulancesIn this New Year’s episode, I catch up with Bryan and The Duuude for a freewheeling, three-hour hang where we kick off 2026 with stories, laughs, and some real talk. We swap New Year’s Eve recaps—from solo fire-pit zen with a pack of 7% seltzers, to hot-chocolate-at-midnight serenity, to working oilfield staging pads while hunting for cell signal. From there, we wander delightfully through trucking and fracking loads, fireworks prices and city ordinances, drones-as-firework-viewers, dog thunder shirts, vertigo, and the odd places different states drop acorns, anchors, and balls at midnight. We even go deep on the surprising histor...
2026-01-052h 38
Two Grumpy Vets and a DuuudeTracer Rounds and RobitussinIn this week’s Two Grumpy Vets and a Duuude, we celebrate a birthday (the Duuude's) and dive into a lively, winding conversation about intentional living, service, and everyday grit. We kick off with retail rants (Walmart vs. H‑E‑B and the lost art of customer service), drift into wealth, power, and philanthropy, and spotlight the Bentonville/NW Arkansas boom. From there we hit military life—why a one‑time $1,776 payout matters to junior service members—then swap stories from the road: high‑wind trucking hazards, governed rigs, and the science of getting blown around at 70,000 lbs. We cover nicotine...
2025-12-222h 56
Two Grumpy Vets and a DuuudeThe Zambezi Zinger & Columbia Booger SugarIn this week’s Two Grumpy Vets and a Duuude, we kick off with post-Thanksgiving catch‑ups and a surprising win with the local post office. We riff on tech tinkering—expanding backup storage to 7TB, rediscovering years of photos, playing with Darktable on Linux, and dabbling in AI video experiments.Then, things get... grumpy. We discuss everyday life gear, specifically a $2,500 mattress that Bryan claims "just lays there and sweats."On the heart side, Ron shares a meaningful afternoon playing chess with veterans at a VA home—learning to match play to a person’s abilities (and dealin...
2025-12-152h 33
Two Grumpy Vets and a DuuudeThe Wide-Ass Dighny & The OrangeThis week on Two Grumpy Vets and a Duuude, we kick off with real life updates: Rich’s MRI reveals significant shoulder tendon tears, bursitis, and pain management ups and downs, plus Bella the dog’s hilarious water-glass heist. We wander into geeking out on Linux, local AI models, audio workflows, backups, and why permissions matter—complete with a near-disaster Gmail wipe and how he recovered it. From there, we dive into a spirited, good-natured brawl over AI: art quality, “brown and muddy” palettes, hallucinations, summary collapse, and the soul of human-made art. We compare classic works like the De Witt br...
2025-12-082h 48
Two Grumpy Vets and a DuuudeQuasi Moto's Thanksgiving SpecialThis week on Two Grumpy Vets, the crew gets real about everyday life, health hiccups, and the small joys that keep us going. Bryan kicks things off riding the struggle bus with a full-on tooth emergency and the saga of finding an in-network dentist, urgent care antibiotics, and insurance timing. From there we wander through the comforts (and crimes) of hot dog cooking methods, microwaved pot pies, and the eternal spam vs. Vienna sausage debate, with plenty of laughter and veteran-grade gallows humor along the way.We shift gears into road-life stories from the truck, AI dash-cam...
2025-11-242h 39
Two Grumpy Vets and a DuuudeSpontaneous Paper Towel CombustionIn this week’s Two Grumpy Vets and a Duuude, I open the mics with Bryan and the Duuude for a sprawling, honest hang that runs from health and MRIs to ham radio, Linux life, dogs, decluttering, and a heavy dose of real‑talk on politics and insurance. We kick off with Rich’s marathon MRI session, steroid shots, pain management, and the search for relief through acupuncture and even cupping. That flows right into ham radio world: solar flares, auroras, contest scores, chasing DX across the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia, and the ongoing quest for a clean sweep amid r...
2025-11-172h 45
Two Grumpy Vets and a DuuudeIt Went Meow and Split The MowhawkThe Duuude kicks things off by talking coins—specifically, the end of silver in quarters and the slow demise of the penny, which leads the guys down a rabbit hole of gas prices, taxes, and how rounding up or down might change... well, probably nothing.This somehow pivots to New York City's new "communist" mayor, free housing, and the logistics of delivering anything in a city that charges a fortune just to cross a bridge.But the real tech news? Rich got mad as hell at Windows and... (drumroll)... he switched to Linux! He shares his journey of...
2025-11-102h 39
Two Grumpy Vets and a DuuudeThe Booger Belt BrigadeIn this week’s candid, freewheeling hang with the Two Grumpy Vets, we riff on everything from cold season and culinary skirmishes (al dente vs. soggy noodles, cornbread the right way) to ham radio contest season—logging 155+ QSOs across the globe, multipliers, team stations, and the art of staying sharp over marathon operating sessions. We veer into cars and culture (Cybertruck camper shells, classic oddballs, off-roading mishaps), swap basic training and service stories across branches, and kick around tech tinkering—ditching Windows for Linux, GPU drivers, and the hunt for a solid contest logger. We round it out with life t...
2025-11-032h 42
Two Grumpy Vets and a Duuude50 Miles of Hot Rods and Plumber's CrackThis week on Two Grumpy Vets, the three of us catch up after a wild couple of weeks. I share the saga of my blue-screened laptop and migrating to Linux, plus a big ham radio win: new antenna, long-distance QSOs to Scotland, Russia, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, and even the North Cook Islands—all while gearing up for a 48-hour contest. We also swap stories from Cruisin’ The Coast, where 10,334 registered hot rods turned the Gulf Coast into a rolling car museum and we watched old-school gassers tear down the strip from 30 feet off the finish line. Bryan opens up a...
2025-10-272h 50
Two Grumpy Vets and a DuuudeStupid Didn't Take a Day OffThis week on Two Grumpy Vets, I sit down with Bryan and the Duuude for a meandering, laugh-out-loud catch‑up that runs from ham radio projects to hot rods, road rage, and real talk on military standards. We kick off with Rich’s Mississippi antenna build, WebSDR 101, and Raspberry Pi tinkering, then veer into highway headaches, CDL enforcement stories, and prep for Mississippi’s massive Cruisin’ the Coast car week. From gassers at the strip to shade-hunting curbside strategy, we map out our plan to soak in 10,000+ rides. We pivot into a serious segment on the state of the U...
2025-10-062h 38
Two Grumpy Vets and a DuuudeLump Sums, Lost Nuts, and Shuffle SkatesIn this week’s Two Grumpy Vets (and the Duuude), we kick back for a sprawling, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt hang. We start with life updates and a beloved dog named Bella, then meander into cooking wins (breakfast casseroles, 7-Up cake, and vintage church cookbooks), the Mandela Effect, and a triumphant return to roller skating—complete with hard vs. soft wheels and sore muscles. From there, we free-range into civil discourse, free speech, news fatigue, and how to stay grounded: focus on living well, learning openly, and disagreeing without being disagreeable. We also riff on podcast stats, listener shoutouts from...
2025-09-292h 46
Two Grumpy Vets and a DuuudeGetting Across Ron's CrackIn this week’s Two Grumpy Vets, the three of us catch up on real life: gaming detours (Fortnite, Helldivers, Mortal Kombat), home projects gone sideways (garage chaos and armored soffit vents vs. ninja squirrels), and shop talk from roofing to ham radio antennas. We wander through cooking adventures (DIY mixers, homemade rolls, bacon pancake bakes, Amish onion fritters), dog shenanigans (Bella’s water-bowl rebellion and Jeep-key sprints), and the never‑ending battle of fast‑food prices. We also get candid about heavy family matters—trauma bonds, safety plans, and choosing patience over vengeance—while reminding each other why conversation...
2025-09-222h 33
Two Grumpy Vets and a DuuudeMy Therapist Says...In this episode of Two Grumpy Vets and a Duuude, the hosts dive into a lively discussion about the challenges and humorous aspects of daily life, from dealing with broken partials and internet upgrades to the complexities of modern relationships. Bryan shares a personal story about his daughter's tumultuous relationship, highlighting the manipulative behaviors of narcissistic partners and the importance of recognizing red flags. The conversation also touches on the resilience required to navigate life's unexpected hurdles and the value of maintaining strong family bonds.The hosts also explore broader societal issues, such as the impact of...
2025-09-152h 40