What’s Up #TradeCrew and HVAC Zoomie Nation! This week on the HVAC R&D Podcast Bonus Show, the HVAC Zoomies Podcast, Rhydon and Rachael finally get to catch up after not having talked Formula 1 since the summer break.

From the British Grand Prix the two pick where they left off with insights to the results of the Belgian GP, Hungarian GP, Dutch GP, Italian GP, Azerbaijan GP, Singapore Night Race, the US Grand Prix at COTA, Mexico GP, another Max Verstappen masterclass at the Brazilian GP and Las Vegas GP and through the Sprint Race at Qatar.

Following their recaps they take a look at what's about to happen in Qatar and if Red Bull can give Max a strategy to try and keep the Formula 1 World Drivers Championship alive till the season finale in Abu Dhabi as well as a few insights into some of the latest news off the track. In this show you will hear:

👉 Second half recap of the 2025 Formula 1 campaign

👉 Will McLaren bottle the championship for Lando or Oscar

👉 Can Max ride out everyone else's lack of inconsistency to poach his 5th world title

👉 Checo and Valterri Bottas hope to drive Cadillac to the front 

👉 Adrian Newey takes the helm at Aston Martin and will Christian Horner return to the grid in Red

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What’s Up #TradeCrew! This week on the HVAC R&D Podcast we’re joined by Tyler Dreisbach, a Louisville Kentucky based installer and journeyman and a rising star in the social media HVAC scene. Tyler has been making a name for himself with his trademark refrigerant line bends and clean install videos and posts on Instagram and is now even branching out into YouTube.

From his move from the restaurant industry to HVAC, Tyler shares his story and brings real world perspective on:

👉 Getting to know social media HVAC culture

👉 How he got into the Trade and who his speed dial phone a friend is

👉 How an old set of benders led him to be the first Hilmor Highlight from Diversitech

👉 Weird jars in crawlspaces and WWII era papers in the attic

👉 Mentorship & building pathways for the next generation of HVAC apprentices

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Today #TradeCrew, we’re joined by Justin Heller, an HVAC Install Lead with six years in the trenches and a passion for all things mechanical. From motorcycles to mini splits, Justin brings the same energy and intensity—and he’s not afraid to share his perspective on where the HVAC trade is headed.

Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:

Segment 1 – Life Catch-Up, Hobbies & Family

Segment 2 – From Wrenching to Leading: The HVAC Journey

Segment 3 – HVAC Hot Takes & Trade Talk

Segment 4 – Community, Business Mindset & Giving Back

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Hey #TradeCrew, Rhydon here, This week on the HVAC R&D Podcast we’re joined by Victoria Garcia Massimo, Director of North American Operations at Airzone and a rising voice in sustainable HVAC. Victoria was also just named the 2025 ACHR News Top 40 under 40.

From her move across the country to her leadership in ASHRAE, Victoria brings a sharp perspective on:

👉 East Coast vs. West Coast HVAC culture

👉 How zoning & inverter tech are reshaping efficiency

👉 Why ROI & comfort can win over price-driven clients

👉 Airzone’s vision for smarter, sustainable design in North America

👉 Mentorship & building pathways for the next generation of HVAC leaders

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Hey #TradeCrew, Rhydon here, a massive thank you to Ben Poole and all of the HVAC Tactical team for the invite to be a part of their video series, Behind the Mindset. Ben graciously allowed me to repurpose the show as the full audio version here for all of you and I hope you enjoy our discussion of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness in the world of HVAC.

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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.

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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)

Austrian GP Recap (18:00–32:00)

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

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

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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)

Career Path, Training & Trade Talk (17:00–46:00)

Community, Collaboration & Giving Back (46:00–54:00)

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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.

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