web02.fireside.fm Tue, 12 May 2026 13:38:38 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Chris and Andre Show - Episodes Tagged with “Hidden Recession” https://chrisandandrehsow.fireside.fm/tags/hidden%20recession Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 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! en episodic Two Best Friends Who Disagree Sometimes (oh, and Joe) The Chris and Andre 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! no Talk, Business, Politics, Movies, Pop Culture, TV, Sports, Technology, Music, Food, Comics The Chris and Andre Show thechrisandandreshow@gmail.com The Layoffs Will Continue Until Profits Improve https://chrisandandrehsow.fireside.fm/281 1478d835-5c56-47c4-9aa9-b554938aac82 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 The Chris and Andre Show 281 The Layoffs Will Continue Until Profits Improve full The Chris and Andre Show Chris and Andre break down what’s really going on with layoffs and the so‑called hidden recession. 28:41 yes <p>On paper, the economy looks “fine” – low unemployment, positive GDP, and solid job growth – but everyday people are feeling something very different.</p> <p>They dig into how mass layoffs at big companies are often driven by stock pressure, why underemployment and gig work distort the jobs data, and why it feels like we’ve been in a recession since COVID. They also share personal layoff stories, talk about job insecurity in tech, and why more workers with in-demand skills should think seriously about working for themselves.</p> <p>Get more of Chris and Andre at:<br> <a href="https://chrisandandreshow.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://chrisandandreshow.com</a></p> layoffs #techlayoffs #layoffs2026 #hiddenrecession #secretrecession #underemployment #gigeconomy #pendolayoffs #disneylayoffs #marvellayoffs Layoffs, Tech Layoffs, Hidden Recession, Underemployment, Gig Economy, Pendo, Disney, Marvel Layoffs On paper, the economy looks “fine” – low unemployment, positive GDP, and solid job growth – but everyday people are feeling something very different.

They dig into how mass layoffs at big companies are often driven by stock pressure, why underemployment and gig work distort the jobs data, and why it feels like we’ve been in a recession since COVID. They also share personal layoff stories, talk about job insecurity in tech, and why more workers with in-demand skills should think seriously about working for themselves.

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]]> On paper, the economy looks “fine” – low unemployment, positive GDP, and solid job growth – but everyday people are feeling something very different.

They dig into how mass layoffs at big companies are often driven by stock pressure, why underemployment and gig work distort the jobs data, and why it feels like we’ve been in a recession since COVID. They also share personal layoff stories, talk about job insecurity in tech, and why more workers with in-demand skills should think seriously about working for themselves.

Get more of Chris and Andre at:
https://chrisandandreshow.com

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]]> Allbirds Is Now an AI Company?! Tech Bubble, Desperation, and Data Centers https://chrisandandrehsow.fireside.fm/280 83f66913-2e7c-4198-af4d-d947a3dc1f94 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 The Chris and Andre Show 280 Allbirds Is Now an AI Company?! Tech Bubble, Desperation, and Data Centers full The Chris and Andre Show 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? 11:01 yes <p>They dig into why a footwear brand thinks it can jump into GPU-heavy AI infrastructure, how converting retail/warehouse space into data centers might be the real play, and why this smells like the AI hype bubble all over again—just like the dot-com era and the 2008 crash. They also talk about venture capital pressure, falling revenue, and why so many companies suddenly slap “AI” on everything.</p> <p>If you care about AI, tech bubbles, VC funding, or corporate pivots that make zero sense, this segment is for you.</p> <p>Get more Chris and Andre at:<br> <a href="https://chrisandandreshow.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://chrisandandreshow.com</a></p> allbirdsai #allbirds #pivot #aibubble #techbubble2020s #venturecapitalcrash #gpudatacenters #aiinfrastructure #recession2020s #hiddenrecession #vcfunding #startuphype #chrisandandreshow #techlayoffs #allbirdsstock #ai Allbirds, AI, Pivot, AI Bubble, Tech Bubble 2020s, Venture Capital Crash, Hidden Recession, Tech Podcast They dig into why a footwear brand thinks it can jump into GPU-heavy AI infrastructure, how converting retail/warehouse space into data centers might be the real play, and why this smells like the AI hype bubble all over again—just like the dot-com era and the 2008 crash. They also talk about venture capital pressure, falling revenue, and why so many companies suddenly slap “AI” on everything.

If you care about AI, tech bubbles, VC funding, or corporate pivots that make zero sense, this segment is for you.

Get more Chris and Andre at:
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]]> They dig into why a footwear brand thinks it can jump into GPU-heavy AI infrastructure, how converting retail/warehouse space into data centers might be the real play, and why this smells like the AI hype bubble all over again—just like the dot-com era and the 2008 crash. They also talk about venture capital pressure, falling revenue, and why so many companies suddenly slap “AI” on everything.

If you care about AI, tech bubbles, VC funding, or corporate pivots that make zero sense, this segment is for you.

Get more Chris and Andre at:
https://chrisandandreshow.com

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