Myles is FED UP With HVAC

Summary

Podcast Summary: You Betcha Radio – "Myles is FED Up With HVAC"

Release Date: June 30, 2025

In the June 30, 2025 episode of You Betcha Radio titled "Myles is FED Up With HVAC," host Myles, the You Betcha Guy, alongside co-hosts Ryan, Tyler, and Jerrod, dives into a blend of practical advice, humorous banter, and nostalgic conversations that embody the quintessential Midwestern spirit. This episode, rich with engaging discussions and comedic relief, covers everything from home maintenance woes to culinary preferences and sports antics. Below is a detailed breakdown of the key segments, notable quotes, and the dynamic interactions that make this episode a must-listen.

1. Tackling HVAC Troubles and the Air Filter Debate (00:00 – 02:16)

The episode kicks off with Rigatoni Haktua expressing gratitude for the HVAC training provided by the hosts, highlighting a common summertime issue: air conditioners failing to keep up with the heat. Rigatoni credits a simple solution—"Replace the air filter. It works great." (00:00)

Randy takes the mantle, turning HVAC woes into a mission to educate others about the often-overlooked importance of air filters. He passionately declares, "Why is no one in that industry talking about how important air filters are?" (00:22) Embracing the role of a martyr for HVAC education, he humorously vows to champion this cause, even contemplating opening an "H Vac Education community center" complete with luncheons and happy hours (01:32).

Ryan adds to the practical advice by suggesting a synchronized approach to home maintenance: "Every time you change thermostat batteries, smoke detector batteries, change your air filters at the same time." (00:58) The discussion underscores the significance of regular maintenance to prevent bigger issues, all while maintaining a lighthearted tone.

2. The Great Potato Skin Debate (02:23 – 04:07)

Transitioning from home maintenance, the conversation seamlessly shifts to culinary preferences, specifically the contentious topic of eating potato skins. Rigatoni initiates the debate by asking, "Randy, do you eat the skin of your baked potatoes?" (02:23) His Idahoan perspective of always eating the skin sparks varied responses.

Randy shares his selective approach: "If some skin gets in my mouth I'm not going to spit it out, but I'm not intentionally going after the skin. I usually scoop it out." (02:34) In contrast, Ryan enthusiastically defends potato skins, especially those of smaller red varieties, noting their superior taste and texture: "The smaller. The red potatoes, those little guys, the skin's way better." (03:11)

The group explores the textures and flavors, with Tyler highlighting creative uses for potato skins such as deep-frying them and adding cheddar cheese, a suggestion met with unanimous approval (03:50). This segment not only showcases their differing tastes but also brings a hearty dose of humor as they reminisce about favorite potato preparations.

3. Wiffle Ball Woes and Player Injuries (04:07 – 05:38)

Shifting gears to sports, the hosts delve into the intricacies of wiffle ball strategies and the inevitable injuries that come with it. Tyler humorously questions how many innings he can endure before a leg injury occurs, leading Randy to strategize on minimizing contacts and soft tissue injuries: "We've got to play defense." (04:24)

Tyler responds with a humorous nod to his playing style: "I'm gonna be like Meryl from the movie Signs. I'm either striking out or I'm hitting a dinger." (04:28) The conversation evolves into a playful exchange about defensive roles and player positions, with Rigatoni chiming in as they discuss the likelihood of being assigned to left or right field based on batter tendencies.

The camaraderie shines through as they joke about the ease of fielding in certain scenarios and Tyler's prowess as a right fielder: "I'm really good right fielder." (05:14) The segment not only entertains but also reflects the hosts' deep bond and shared experiences in backyard sports.

4. Musical Musings and Movie Soundtracks (05:38 – 07:24)

The final segment of the episode navigates through musical tastes and the presence of soundtracks in films. Tyler recommends listening to Sam Barber's top five songs, although he admits a preference for high-energy concerts over moody performances: "I don't know if I would love a Sam Barber concert because he's kind of like more slower, moody." (05:41)

This leads to a spirited debate about the ubiquity of soundtracks in movies. Rigatoni challenges Tyler's assertion by citing No Country for Old Men, prompting a nuanced discussion about what constitutes a soundtrack, especially in films that prioritize ambient sounds or have minimal musical accompaniment. Tyler counters, asserting, "Name one movie that doesn't have a soundtrack." (07:04) with Rigatoni noting exceptions like A Quiet Place, which relies heavily on silence.

Their exchange highlights differing perceptions of music's role in cinema, wrapped in their characteristic humor and friendly disagreements.

5. Closing Remarks and Patreon Promotion (07:24 – End)

As the episode nears its end, Randy encourages listeners to support the show through Patreon, highlighting exclusive content available to subscribers: "You gotta check out our Patreon. You betcha radio, baby." (07:35) This promotional segment serves as a seamless conclusion to an episode filled with valuable insights, laughter, and the authentic camaraderie that defines You Betcha Radio.

Notable Quotes:

• Randy (00:22): "Why is no one in that industry talking about how important air filters are?"
• Ryan (00:58): "Every time you change thermostat batteries, smoke detector batteries, change your air filters at the same time."
• Randy (01:32): "We could do air filters, the silent killer."
• Randy (02:34): "If some skin gets in my mouth I'm not going to spit it out, but I'm not intentionally going after the skin."
• Ryan (03:11): "The smaller. The red potatoes, those little guys, the skin's way better."
• Tyler (04:28): "I'm gonna be like Meryl from the movie Signs. I'm either striking out or I'm hitting a dinger."
• Randy (05:14): "I'm really good right fielder."
• Tyler (07:04): "Name one movie that doesn't have a soundtrack."

Conclusion

"You Betcha Radio" delivers yet another episode brimming with relatable discussions and infectious humor. From demystifying HVAC maintenance and debating the merits of potato skins to strategizing in wiffle ball and dissecting movie soundtracks, Myles and his crew encapsulate the heart and humor of Midwestern life. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to the show, this episode promises laughter, insights, and a sense of community that will leave you eagerly anticipating the next Wednesday release.

Transcript

[Rigatoni Haktua]

Rigatoni Haktua. Would just like to thank you boys for the H VAC training. AC wasn't keeping up in the. In the heat and past couple days. Replace the air filter. It works great.

[Randy]

Now let's go. We can turn my woes into positives for other people. That's what it's all about, folks.

[Tyler]

Oh, yeah.

[Randy]

I mean, yeah. I mean, I got. I'll do the work that the H Vac world should have been doing since the beginning of time. If I gotta be the martyr for this, if I gotta be the one person to, ah, just grinds my gears. Why is no one in that industry talking about how important air filters are? If this has got to be my stance, if this has got to be my platform, then I'll do it.

[Rigatoni Haktua]

Bully pulpit.

[Randy]

Yeah.

[Ryan]

Yeah.

[Randy]

When in doubt, change your air filters. All your problems go away in life. I'm going to go home tonight and change my air filters just for fun.

[Ryan]

Every. Every time you change thermostat batteries, smoke detector batteries, change your air filters at the same time. Do them all at once. You're done with it. You can do it in the next quarter.

[Randy]

If you wait till that though, it's. You're gonna miss your. You apparently need to be changing your air filters every three days just to keep a running system. You're gonna miss some stuff. You do it off of smoke detector batteries. Those suckers.

[Ryan]

That's true. Yeah. Yeah, they do. Yeah, they do.

[Randy]

So I'm. What's his name?

[Ryan]

Rigatoni.

[Randy]

Hawk to a rigatoni. I am. Hey, glad I could help. Glad I could bring awareness to this thing plaguing America. We could do air filters, the silent killer.

[Ryan]

We could start like a GoFundMe for you too, with all the money that you've drained into H Vac repairs. People who actually get benefit from us talking about it.

[Randy]

I'll be the little bit. I'll be the martyr. I'll die. I'll die for the air filter game.

[Ryan]

All your life's earnings going into H Vac Education.

[Randy]

Yeah. I might open up an H Vac Education community center and have awareness. Yeah. And have. Have luncheons and happy hours. And then we'll probably do a golf tournament once a year.

[Ryan]

That sounds sweet, actually.

[Rigatoni Haktua]

Face.

[Ryan]

And then you can come out with your own air filter with an alarm on it.

[Rigatoni Haktua]

Rim. Rim job. Randy, it's been a minute. Randy, do you eat the skin of your baked potatoes? As someone from Idaho, I eat the skin 100 of the time.

[Randy]

If some skin gets in my mouth I'm not going to spit it out, but I'm not intentionally going after the skin. I usually scoop it out.

[Tyler]

Yeah, Yeah.

[Ryan]

I eat all the skin.

[Rigatoni Haktua]

Yeah. I don't.

[Ryan]

I, I cut it up like a steak. Once all the insides is gone, it's the pulp.

[Randy]

Like a. Like a regular brown baked potato. I'm not. But like, you have, like, the smaller red potatoes. Yeah, I'm just. Yeah, I'll pop those things in my mouth. It's like. I don't know why that is. Like, I. I'll cut the slit in a baked potato, put the sour cream, all that stuff in there, and then scoop the potato out and leave the skin. But when they're smaller potatoes, I'll eat the whole thing. I don't understand it.

[Tyler]

The smaller. The red potatoes, those little guys, the skin's way better.

[Ryan]

I would agree. They're better on red, I think, too. With the. The baked potato, you probably get full from. You know, if it's loaded especially, you probably get full by the time you get to the skin.

[Randy]

Yeah, I just. I. Well, and when you bake it like that, I don't know, it, like, the texture just feels like I'm eating a brown paper bag.

[Tyler]

It's like, it's like, kind of leathery.

[Ryan]

Yeah.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Ryan]

You definitely need some sour cream and on the side to dip it in.

[Randy]

Now a steamed potato. I would eat the whole thing with.

[Ryan]

The skin a little bit softer.

[Randy]

I feel like when you bake it, this turns into a paper bag.

[Ryan]

I don't love that, like, leather skin almost.

[Tyler]

You take those skins, though, and you deep fry them and put some cheddar on there. I'm in.

[Randy]

Yeah.

[Tyler]

Potato skins.

[Ryan]

Fuck, yeah. Those are fire.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Rigatoni Haktua]

Wedges.

[Ryan]

Yeah. I'm not a big potato wedge guy.

[Randy]

Yeah. Just something about the brown paper bag feel of a baked potato.

[Rigatoni Haktua]

Yeah. I need a hand job. How many innings is Tyler making it during the wiffle ball game before his leg snaps?

[Randy]

Well, I've been thinking about that a little bit. We're going to need to mitigate the amount of contacts and. Or soft tissue injuries he may run into.

[Tyler]

I don't need to run home runs every time.

[Randy]

We got to play defense.

[Tyler]

I. I'm gonna be like Meryl from the movie Signs. I'm either striking out or I'm hitting a dinger. That's it.

[Randy]

What about defense?

[Tyler]

I'll pitch. Ryan's not going to be there.

[Randy]

Yeah. I mean, that's probably your least likely injury.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Randy]

Because you're playing first base. I mean, I got collisions with ankles left and right. Yeah.

[Tyler]

That is the foot. That'll be on the bag too.

[Randy]

Yeah. I don't think we can put you at first base.

[Rigatoni Haktua]

It just left.

[Tyler]

That's what I played in Legion. I can dig a ball.

[Randy]

This just in too. Jared is officially in on the whiff.

[Rigatoni Haktua]

Yeah, I confirmed.

[Tyler]

Yeah, Hell yeah.

[Ryan]

Way to confirm.

[Randy]

See how easy that is?

[Tyler]

Right field cover easy.

[Rigatoni Haktua]

I'm really good right fielder.

[Randy]

Yeah. When it's a left. When it's a right handed batter.

[Rigatoni Haktua]

Yeah.

[Randy]

It's a lefty batter. We're gonna flip you over left field.

[Tyler]

Just because of the batter's tendency. Not you.

[Randy]

Usually in wiffle ball and slow pitch stuff. They usually push it. They go oppo.

[Ryan]

Field oppo popo.

[Rigatoni Haktua]

It'd be fun if they're a switch hitter. They just follow me wherever I go.

[Randy]

Yeah, you're just exhausted from running back and forth.

[Rigatoni Haktua]

But update Tyler. Listen to Sam Barber. And he liked them.

[Tyler]

Yeah, I like Sam Barber's top five songs are good. I will say. I don't know if I would love a Sam Barber concert because he's kind of like more slower, moody. I really like the music, but I don't know, I don't like those kind of concerts. I like high energy, hype up stuff.

[Ryan]

Yeah. Like death metal.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Randy]

True Blood.

[Tyler]

Yeah, True Blood.

[Randy]

Yeah. I don't think we ever said that he wasn't good. We said we never heard him and I was just worried you're going to a fucking hairball or blenders.

[Ryan]

I'm not a cover band guy.

[Tyler]

Christmas in July, Blenders edition.

[Randy]

I thought maybe you're going to 32 below.

[Ryan]

Oh, God.

[Tyler]

Those guys still exist.

[Ryan]

I think they've. Yeah. I don't know.

[Randy]

The original crew, I think is all done, but I think the band still lives on.

[Tyler]

I have. We have a CD player in our kitchen. One of those under cabinet CD players. And I busted out my old CD case the other day and I have a 32 below CD.

[Randy]

That's sick. Yeah.

[Ryan]

Oh, yeah.

[Randy]

I think you pop it in.

[Tyler]

No, I. We listen to the Grease soundtrack instead. Spoiler alert. That's not a spoiler at all.

[Ryan]

Well, anytime.

[Randy]

I didn't know it was a musical.

[Ryan]

Anytime you talk.

[Tyler]

There's music in every movie.

[Rigatoni Haktua]

That's not true.

[Tyler]

Name one movie that doesn't have a soundtrack.

[Rigatoni Haktua]

No country for old man.

[Tyler]

Is that true? Yeah.

[Rigatoni Haktua]

There's no music. Well, there's one mariachi band.

[Tyler]

Oh, there's a song.

[Rigatoni Haktua]

It's not a soundtrack, though.

[Ryan]

A quiet place. I don't think that has a soundtrack.

[Tyler]

It does.

[Ryan]

And there's not a single word said in the whole movie.

[Tyler]

They talk in the movie.

[Ryan]

Anyway.

[Randy]

Anyways.

[Rigatoni Haktua]

Anyways. Iced Mount Stump miles, switch lives with Tyler or Ryan for 48 hours.

[Randy]

Ryan. Guys, if you want more, you bet your radio, you gotta check out our Patreon. You gotta go to patreon.com you bets radio, or look us up on the app. And we have hundreds of hours of other episodes on there that you can't get unless you're signed up. So you got to check us out on Patreon. You bet your radio, baby.