Join your hosts Rhydon and Rachael for a special holiday-themed bonus episode, blending North American BBQ talk with all the high-speed action from Austria and discussion and predictions for Formula 1’s 75th British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

What’s Inside:

Holiday BBQ Essentials (0:00–18:00)

• Happy Canada Day & July 4th shout-outs!
• Must-have tools and tips for your long week of cook-outs in upper North America.

Austrian GP Recap (18:00–32:00)

• Kimi’s clash with Max Verstappen
• Carlos On Fire
• McLaren’s class-leading performance
• Sauber double top 10

British GP at Silverstone Preview (32:00–48:00)

• Can Verstappen claw back into the title fight?
• Is this McLaren’s race to lose?
• All-British podium possible with Lando, Lewis & George?

Silverstone Bold Predictions (48:00–57:00)

• Our picks for who will shine (or suffer) at the Home of Formula 1

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Join your hosts Rhydon Atzenhoffer and Rachael Plein for another HVAC Zoomies bonus episode—catching up on industry news before diving into the aftermath of the Canadian Grand Prix and making bold predictions for the Red Bull Ring in Austria.

What’s Inside:

• HVAC Catch-Up & Industry News (0:00–20:00)

  • Rachel and Rhydon’s latest career updates

  • The $75 million Kroger settlement with an HVAC technician

  • Ongoing R-454B supply frustrations

• Canadian Grand Prix Recap (21:00–32:00)

  • Lando Norris’s dramatic crash-out

  • Max Verstappen secured crucial points

  • “Little Kimi” clinching his first podium

  • Lewis Hamilton’s unexpected ground-hog encounter

• Austrian Grand Prix Preview (32:00–41:00)

  • Can Lando secure that elusive win?

  • Max’s consistency keeping him in the fight

  • Mercedes and Ferrari’s hunger to claim 2nd spot

• Bold Predictions & Season Outlook (41:00–End)

  • Our picks from Canada

  • Predictions for Austria

  • Yearly Predictions review

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Episode 158: HVAC R&D Podcast – Ty Smith on Apprenticeships, Mentoring and Refrigeration

Join your host Rhydon Atzenhoffer and guest Ty Smith for an in-depth look at life on the racks, mastering commercial refrigeration, and shaping the next generation of techs.

What’s Inside:

• Life Catch-Up & Hobbies (0:00–17:00) • Balancing family time, fieldwork, and content creation • Highlights from his 2024 trade-year review video

• Career Path, Training & Trade Talk (17:00–46:00) • From day-one in HVAC/R to 15 years in commercial refrigeration • The unique challenges—and rewards—of the commercial sector • Mentorship moments, Skills Canada involvement, and bridging the classroom-to-field gap • Comparing Canadian vs. U.S. apprenticeship models and must-have “day one” skills

• Community, Collaboration & Giving Back (46:00–54:00) • How the online HVAC/R community has reshaped Ty’s perspective • Rewarding teaching moments and advice for getting involved • Simple ways every tech can start giving back—at home and across borders

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