We Couldn’t Afford the "Poor," We Were Just "Puh"

We Couldn’t Afford the "Poor," We Were Just "Puh"

From Two Grumpy Vets and a Duuude by Richard Chelson and Bryan Goodwin

April 27, 2026 · 2h 44m · Episode 97

About this episode

The episode features a mix of personal anecdotes, discussions on technology, and reflections on societal issues.

In this week’s episode of Two Grumpy Vets and a Dude, we kick off with some classic tech gremlins as we fight Zoom, virtual audio cables, and Linux updates before settling in for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation. We trade road-warrior stories about trucks, cruise control, and maddening drivers; diagnose a Jeep’s mystery dash-light fiasco that turns out to be a seven-year-old battery; and debate bass lines, suspenders, Crocs, and whether peanut butter and honey belongs anywhere near bread. We also wade into heavier ground: media narratives, COVID-era policy overreach, digital IDs, and why anonymity still matters. On the home front, Bryan share's updates on his daughter’s situation, the power of emotional steadiness, and a push to turn her cleaning superpowers into a business. We wrap with food talk—gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice—and a reminder to be kind and help your fellow man, because ten minutes of your time can be priceless to someone else. Value-for-Value: If we made you laugh, think, nod, or groan, consider returning value with your time (share the show), talent (send in cover art), or treasure (hit the funding link). Email us: circlecast@gmail.com or…

People in this episode

Hosts: Richard Chelson, Bryan Goodwin

Topics covered

  • technology issues
  • personal stories
  • media narratives
  • COVID-19
  • emotional health
  • food discussion

Keywords

  • Zoom
  • Linux
  • Jeep
  • COVID-19
  • emotional steadiness
  • food
  • anonymity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zoom, Linux

Products: Jeep, Crocs, peanut butter, honey

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