Rich is up to his ankles in floodwater, The Duuude just dropped $900 on a new phone he barely understands, and the Duuude's earbuds are staging a full rebellion. This week's rabbit hole starts with relentless Gulf Coast rain and a possible "Super El Nino," then spirals into a Samsung S26 nightmare, a TRICARE billing fight, a taco night gone sideways, and a brand-new flip phone wearing the Commodore name. Somewhere in there: water drop photography, ugly Cybertrucks parked next to a mint 1970s Pacer, Uber's new bus business, a website with a name you shouldn't say out loud at work, and a phone that survived getting run over twice. Buckle up.On this episode:Rain, flooding, and Gulf storm falloutA costly new phone and tech frustrationsTRICARE bills, VA care, and colonoscopy storiesPaychecks, insurance costs, and feeling "hood rich"Taco seasoning fails and grocery store debatesVoice royalties, cigarettes, and phone choicesAndroid versus iPhone, and retro phone nostalgia (hello, Commodore)Uber buses, Cybertrucks, and classic ugly carsWater drop photography and turning art into printsPodcast ideas, OnlyFans jokes, and internet absurdityCurrent events, hot takes, and a Reddit ban storyElon Musk, SpaceX stock, crypto, and market talkWrap-up: value for value, and a phone that survived two tire tracksLinks & Resources Mentioned: Commodore Callback 8020 flip phone -- commodore.net/callback Rasterbator (turn any image into a giant wall poster) -- rasterbator.net Modern Podcasting 2.0 apps directory -- podcastapps.com TrueFans -- truefans.fm Podverse -- podverse.fm Podcast Guru -- podcastguru.ioEmail Us: Rich -- rchelson@gmail.com Bryan -- circlecast@gmail.com If you are struggling with life please reach out to The Suicide Life Line - Dial 988 The world needs you here. If you are struggling with life please reach out to The Suicide Life Line - Dial 988The world needs you here.