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Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Join your hosts Rhydon and Rachael for a midsummer F1 special Zoomies bonus episode where we cover Brad Pitt taking our money, dissecting the British GP drama from Silverstone, and kick off the F1 silly season with some Red Bull upheaval.
What’s Inside:
HVAC Catch-Up (0:00–15:00)
Canada Day & July 4th round up
Summer sales and service hustle
Brad Pitt and the F1 movie…Take our Money!
British GP Recap (15:00–35:00)
Weather wreaks havoc
Oscar Piastri gets a dose of penalty pain
Max taken out by trickery
Nico Hülkenberg snaps his podium drought
McLaren lack of podium sportsmanship
F1 Silly Season Begins (35:00–End)
Is Verstappen’s title fight truly over?
Christian Horner Ousted from Red Bull?
Cadillac’s possible driver picks for 2026?
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📣 Hashtags: #HVAC #F1 #BritishGP #Silverstone #SillySeason #CanadaDay #July4th #HVACZoomies #Piastri #Verstappen #Horner #Mercedes #McLaren #RedBull
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
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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📣 Hashtags: #HVAC #BBQSeason #F1 #AustrianGP #SilverstoneGP #HVACZoomies #CanadaDay #July4th #BritishGP #F175
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
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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#HVAC #KrogerSettlement #HeatPumps #F1 #CanadianGP #AustrianGP #HVACZoomies #R454B #PodcastDrop
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
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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📣 Hashtags:#HVAC #Refrigeration #Apprenticeship #TradesCommunity #Mentorship #Podcast #HVACRND
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Bonus Episode 157: HVAC Zoomies Podcast – The Pains of Spain and the Canadian Grand Prix Preview
Join hosts Rhydon and Rachael for another high-energy HVAC Zoomies bonus episode, where they blend personal and industry updates on their lives in HVAC with Formula 1 deep dives and bold predictions.
What’s Inside:
HVAC Catch-Up (1:00–15:00)
Rachael’s latest apprentice updates
Summer’s surge in service calls—and juggling sales while on the job
Rhydon’s recent job transition adventures and catching rooftop changeouts in the wild.
Spanish Grand Prix Recap (15:00–27:00)
Key takeaways, tire strategy shifts and standout driver performances on the Barcelona circuit.
Canadian Grand Prix Preview (27:00–38:00)
Talking points to watch: High track evolution, unpredictable weather gambles and the “groundhog” conundrum at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Bold Predictions (38:00–End)
Our picks for who will shake up the standings in Montreal—and why this weekend could once again rewrite the championship narrative
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📣 Hashtags: #HVAC #SummerService #F1 #SpanishGP #CanadianGP #HVACZoomies #BoldPredictions #ApprenticeLife #Verstappen #Norris #Piastri #Leclerc #RedBull #Ferrari #McLaren #Williams
Friday May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
Join your hosts Rhydon and Rachael for another action-packed bonus episode where we dive into top HVAC headlines before taking you through the recent Imola & Monaco Grand Prix recaps and previewing the Spanish Grand Prix.
What’s Inside:
HVAC News & Industry Catch-Up (0:00–20:00)
Top Distributors of 2025: A look at ACHR’s Top-30 list and how Carrier Enterprise helped WATSCO, Inc. clinch the #1 spot.
Inside the Modern HVAC Work Van: Smart storage solutions, strong branding on the move—and Rachael’s go-to van setup and must-have tools.
Improper HVAC Installation Lawsuits: Why a wave of litigation is sweeping the industry as states ramp up enforcement—and how to avoid becoming the next headline.
Imola & Monaco Grand Prix Recaps (20:00–42:00)
Imola Highlights: Standout overtakes, tire strategies, and surprise performances on the historic Italian circuit.
Monaco Breakdown: Navigating the tight streets, key technical takeaways, and who emerged unscathed from the world’s most challenging street race.
Spanish Grand Prix Preview (42:00–End)
What to watch for at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya: team strategies, driver matchups, and how track evolution could shake up qualifying—and the race.
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📣 Hashtags: #HVAC #HeatPumps #F1 #ImolaGP #MonacoGP #SpanishGP #HVACZoomies #TopDistributors #SmartVan #InstallationLawsuits
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
Join your host Rhydon and special guest Jason Norman from Emerald Green Mechanical in Vancouver, BC, as they cover career journeys, their experiences with cutting-edge RLS-Rapid Locking System Press fittings technology and why locking it down matters.
What’s Inside:
Opening Catch-Up (2:00–12:00)Jason’s family updates, life in Vancouver, and early podcast memories.
Jason’s Path to HVAC (13:00–30:00)From hobbyist tinkerer to commercial service pro—lessons learned and career pivots.
RLS Deep Dive (30:00–47:00)How Rapid Locking System’s press-fit technology is transforming installations and saving time on the jobsite.
Closing Thoughts (47:00–56:00)Reflections on mentorship, community impact, and the future of mechanical contracting.
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📣 Hashtags:#HVAC #MechanicalContracting #RLS #PressFit #Podcast #HVACRND
Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
Join your hosts Rhydon and Rachael for a turbocharged bonus episode where we kick off with critical HVAC headlines before shifting into Formula 1 action.
What’s Inside:
HVAC News (0:00–11:00)
Carrier’s $1 B investment in U.S. manufacturing
The fight over federal tax credits—and what elimination could mean for your projects
R-454B topping: Trane’s surcharge vs. Carrier’s no-fee approach
Miami Grand Prix Review (12:00–28:00)
Key overtakes, standout performances, and technical takeaways from the street circuit
Imola Grand Prix Preview (28:00–40:00)
Track quirks, tire strategies, and where passing will be possible at the storied Italian venue
Bold Imola Predictions (40:00–End)
Who will challenge Verstappen at the front? Can Ferrari finally break their drought?
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📣 Hashtags: #HVAC #HeatPumps #F1 #MiamiGP #ImolaGP #HVACZoomies #R454B #Carrier
Saturday May 10, 2025
Saturday May 10, 2025
Join your host Rhydon and guest Keith Flores of HG Home Services and HG Home Guardian as they dive into family life, business growth, cutting-edge home automation, and the power of giving back.
What’s Inside:
Catch-Up & F1 Banter (0:00–14:00) – Keith’s family updates, new pups on the block, and a nod to the HVAC Zoomies Podcast with some F1 chat.
HG Home Services Evolution (14:00–38:00) – How Keith’s high-end niche business has grown since 2022: company culture, community involvement, key milestones, and why collaboration beats competition.
HG Home Guardian Smart Home System (38:00–75:00) – A deep dive into Keith’s home automation platform that diagnoses, predicts, and safeguards your home’s health.
Collaboration Over Competition (75:00–End) – Reflecting on how HVAC has empowered us—and why giving back is at the heart of what we do.
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📣 Hashtags: #HVAC #HomeAutomation #SmartHome #Podcast #HVACRND #CollaborationOverCompetition #HGHOMESERVICES #HGHOMEGUARDIAN #HVACGOD
Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
Bonus Episode: HVAC Zoomies Podcast – Saudi GP Recap & Miami GP Preview
Join your hosts Rhydon and Rachael for a high-octane bonus episode where we kick off with the latest HVAC headlines and then shift into the fast-paced world of Formula 1.
What’s Inside:
R-454B Shortage & Pricing Struggles – Why contractors are feeling the pinch on R-454B supply and what it means for your next install.
Copeland’s £4.6 M Grant – How this funding will supercharge heat-pump compressor manufacturing in Ireland.
Thomas Müller Named Viessmann HP Spokesman – What his new role signals for the industry’s heat-pump future.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Recap – We break down the podium finishers, surprise performances, and technical takeaways.
Miami Grand Prix Preview – Will Lando Norris take the fight back to Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen as the Red Bull vs. McLaren drivers’ championship battle continues to heat up?
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📣 Hashtags: #HVAC #HeatPumps #F1 #SaudiGP #MiamiGP #HVACZoomies #R454B #Viessmann #McLaren #RedBullRacing #OscarPiastri #MaxVerstappen #LandoNorris
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