Andre Powell
Co-Host of The Chris and Andre Show
Andre Powell has hosted 118 Episodes.
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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.
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AI: Solving The Problems We Didn't Have
March 30th, 2026 | 11 mins 33 secs
ai bubble, ai hype, bad tech, tech
Chris and Andre agreed that AI is a useful but overhyped utility, and while it may be good for refining existing work, it's often misbranded as “intelligence,” driving a market bubble that is sure to burst.
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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Docker
March 30th, 2026 | 13 mins 39 secs
devops, docker, hype, postgres, redis, tech
Andre’s explains his shift from “Docker hate” to “Docker where it actually makes sense” is all about right tool, right context, not “Docker everywhere.”