Chris Smith

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?

Allbirds, AI Grifts, and the Secret Recession Nobody Will Admit

April 19th, 2026  |  1 hr 23 mins

college sports, economy, layoffs, parenting, recession, underemployment

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.

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.