The Chris and Andre Show
Two Best Friends Who Disagree Sometimes (oh, and Joe)
About the show
The only way to solve the problems we face as humans is to listen and address the root cause of the issues. In this podcast, we have real conversations about everyday topics that affect our lives.
Listen in as hosts Chris and Andre share their perspectives on everything from politics to pop culture, from cars to cooking, from racism to religion, and much, much more!
Visit our website at https://chrisandandreshow.com and be sure to check out our YouTube channel!
Episodes
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Carolina Beach Is Broke: Local Budgets, Tax Hikes & a $435K Scam
May 15th, 2026 | 24 mins 19 secs
budget crisis, carolina beach, community issues, cyber security, local government, local politics, municipal finance, nc politics, north carolina, property taxes, public spending, small town usa, tax hike, the chris and andre show, town budget
If you’ve ever wondered where your local tax dollars actually go, and why your small town suddenly feels broke, this conversation is for you.
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4 Stars Still Hurts: How Broken App Store Ratings Punish Indie Devs
May 13th, 2026 | 27 mins 24 secs
app store, app store ratings, apple ecosystem, developer life, indie dev, mobile apps, mrr, software business, subscriptions, tech podcast, the chris and andre show
Andre pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to ship apps on the App Store, explaining how a “good” 4‑star review can still tank your ranking and motivation.
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From Tim Cook to John Ternus: Apple’s Next Era
May 12th, 2026 | 23 mins 6 secs
ai on device, apple, apple ceo, apple event, apple news, apple silicon, hardware design, john ternus, m series, on device ai, tech analysis, tech podcast, tech strategy
In this segment, Chris and Andre break down John Ternus stepping in as Apple’s new CEO, contrasting his hardware-first, engineering background with Tim Cook’s operations-driven leadership, highlighting his role in the M-series chips and Neural Engine, and exploring how his vision could shape Apple’s future on-device AI strategy, product design, and balance between premium hardware and broader accessibility.
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Apple’s AI Gamble, Broken App Ratings & Local Government Money Pits Smaller
May 10th, 2026 | 1 hr 26 mins
ai discussion, app store, apple, carolina beach, chris and andre show, community podcast, indiedev, john ternus, local politics, mrr, north carolina, small town politics, subscriptions, tech podcast
Apple’s new CEO, broken App Store ratings, and a small-town budget crisis collide as Chris and Andre unpack how big tech decisions and local politics quietly hit your wallet.
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Tiger Woods, Pressure, and Parenting in Youth Sports
April 28th, 2026 | 14 mins 53 secs
chris and andre show, dad life, family talk, kids and sports, mental health, parenting, parenting talk, sports culture, sports injuries, sports parents, sports pressure, tiger woods, youth sports
Is Tiger Wood's struggle a cry for help? How has the passing of his parents affected him? And what lessons can we learn and apply to the way we support our own children when its comes to participating in sports?
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Is The Rock's Hollywood Career Cursed?
April 26th, 2026 | 4 mins 33 secs
danhausen, dwayne johnson, movies, pro wrestling, the rock, wwe
Andre explains why he's done with Dwayne Johnson movies since Black Adam, and Chris admits he's still a kid at heart and explains why he's become a big FANhausen.
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Can New Coaches Bring Back the ACC?
April 25th, 2026 | 20 mins 26 secs
acc, college basketball, college sports, nc state, nil, recruiting, sports talk, transfer portal, unc
Chris and Andre break down the new coaching hires at UNC and NC State.
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The Layoffs Will Continue Until Profits Improve
April 23rd, 2026 | 28 mins 41 secs
disney, gig economy, hidden recession, layoffs, marvel layoffs, pendo, tech layoffs, underemployment
Chris and Andre break down what’s really going on with layoffs and the so‑called hidden recession.
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Allbirds Is Now an AI Company?! Tech Bubble, Desperation, and Data Centers
April 21st, 2026 | 11 mins 1 sec
ai, ai bubble, allbirds, hidden recession, pivot, tech bubble 2020s, tech podcast, venture capital crash
Chris and Andre react to the wild news that Allbirds, the eco-friendly shoe company, is pivoting into AI. Is this a legit strategy or just a desperate move to chase investor money?
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Allbirds, AI Grifts, and the Secret Recession Nobody Will Admit
April 19th, 2026 | 1 hr 23 mins
college sports, economy, layoffs, parenting, recession, underemployment
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When Free Isn’t Enough: Open Source vs. Pro Tools
April 18th, 2026 | 19 mins 4 secs
design tools, dev tools, free software, open source, open source software, paid software
Chris and Andre dig into the trade-offs between open source tools (like GIMP, Inkscape, and GNUCash) and paid apps (like Sketch, Pixelmator, and Final Cut), arguing that while “free” is great for access, professional work often demands better UX, reliability, and support than most open source projects can consistently deliver.
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Affordability and Budgeting - Introducing Actual Budget
April 17th, 2026 | 34 mins 20 secs
affordability crisis, budgeting, cost of living, money management, personal finances
Chris and Andre talk about affordability and the importance of intentional budgeting, which includes Andre giving a walkthrough of his new budgeting tool of choice: Actual Budget.