web02.fireside.fm Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:10:24 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Chris and Andre Show - Episodes Tagged with “Layoffs” https://chrisandandrehsow.fireside.fm/tags/layoffs 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 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 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.

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

layoffs #techlayoffs #layoffs2026 #hiddenrecession #secretrecession #underemployment #gigeconomy #pendolayoffs #disneylayoffs #marvellayoffs

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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

layoffs #techlayoffs #layoffs2026 #hiddenrecession #secretrecession #underemployment #gigeconomy #pendolayoffs #disneylayoffs #marvellayoffs

]]> Allbirds, AI Grifts, and the Secret Recession Nobody Will Admit https://chrisandandrehsow.fireside.fm/279 69ff31ad-05f4-4ef3-a71e-98e100c0f144 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0400 The Chris and Andre Show 279 Allbirds, AI Grifts, and the Secret Recession Nobody Will Admit full The Chris and Andre Show 1:23:19 yes In this episode of The Chris and Andre Show, the guys dive into the chaos of the modern economy, the AI gold rush, and why everything feels broken even when the official numbers say everything is fine. Andre kicks things off with a look at Allbirds’ bizarre pivot from shoes to AI and data centers, and what that says about the current VC-fueled AI bubble. From there, they connect the dots between AI hype, market fragility, and a “hidden recession” that most people are already living through. We also talk about: - Layoffs and the illusion of job creation (underemployment, gig work, and bad labor stats) - Tariffs, supply chain pain, and the everyday cost of living (including $95 gas fill-ups) - Local economics in North Carolina (data centers, tax breaks, sports complexes, Apple’s RTP campus) - Corporate loyalty vs. reality and why so many workers should be thinking about working for themselves - The mess in college sports: coaching changes, NIL money, conference realignment, and whether the ACC is even the ACC anymore - A candid segment on parenting, sports, and pressure—how our own upbringings shaped us, and how we’re trying not to repeat the same mistakes with our kids Quick hits on Tiger Woods, The Rock, Kiss/Gene Simmons, and the Olympics as examples of exploitation, fame, and getting paid (or not) for your value. The guys wrap by talking about the importance of having a small circle of people you can be real with, why these conversations matter for their sanity, and why they keep hitting “record". TheChrisAndAndreShow #Podcast #Economy #Recession #HiddenRecession #Layoffs #JobMarket #Underemployment Economy, Recession, Layoffs, Underemployment, College Sports, Parenting In this episode of The Chris and Andre Show, the guys dive into the chaos of the modern economy, the AI gold rush, and why everything feels broken even when the official numbers say everything is fine.

Andre kicks things off with a look at Allbirds’ bizarre pivot from shoes to AI and data centers, and what that says about the current VC-fueled AI bubble. From there, they connect the dots between AI hype, market fragility, and a “hidden recession” that most people are already living through.

We also talk about:

  • Layoffs and the illusion of job creation (underemployment, gig work, and bad labor stats)
  • Tariffs, supply chain pain, and the everyday cost of living (including $95 gas fill-ups)
  • Local economics in North Carolina (data centers, tax breaks, sports complexes, Apple’s RTP campus)
  • Corporate loyalty vs. reality and why so many workers should be thinking about working for themselves
  • The mess in college sports: coaching changes, NIL money, conference realignment, and whether the ACC is even the ACC anymore
  • A candid segment on parenting, sports, and pressure—how our own upbringings shaped us, and how we’re trying not to repeat the same mistakes with our kids

Quick hits on Tiger Woods, The Rock, Kiss/Gene Simmons, and the Olympics as examples of exploitation, fame, and getting paid (or not) for your value.
The guys wrap by talking about the importance of having a small circle of people you can be real with, why these conversations matter for their sanity, and why they keep hitting “record".

TheChrisAndAndreShow #Podcast #Economy #Recession #HiddenRecession #Layoffs #JobMarket #Underemployment

]]> In this episode of The Chris and Andre Show, the guys dive into the chaos of the modern economy, the AI gold rush, and why everything feels broken even when the official numbers say everything is fine.

Andre kicks things off with a look at Allbirds’ bizarre pivot from shoes to AI and data centers, and what that says about the current VC-fueled AI bubble. From there, they connect the dots between AI hype, market fragility, and a “hidden recession” that most people are already living through.

We also talk about:

  • Layoffs and the illusion of job creation (underemployment, gig work, and bad labor stats)
  • Tariffs, supply chain pain, and the everyday cost of living (including $95 gas fill-ups)
  • Local economics in North Carolina (data centers, tax breaks, sports complexes, Apple’s RTP campus)
  • Corporate loyalty vs. reality and why so many workers should be thinking about working for themselves
  • The mess in college sports: coaching changes, NIL money, conference realignment, and whether the ACC is even the ACC anymore
  • A candid segment on parenting, sports, and pressure—how our own upbringings shaped us, and how we’re trying not to repeat the same mistakes with our kids

Quick hits on Tiger Woods, The Rock, Kiss/Gene Simmons, and the Olympics as examples of exploitation, fame, and getting paid (or not) for your value.
The guys wrap by talking about the importance of having a small circle of people you can be real with, why these conversations matter for their sanity, and why they keep hitting “record".

TheChrisAndAndreShow #Podcast #Economy #Recession #HiddenRecession #Layoffs #JobMarket #Underemployment

]]> Tech Layoffs Are A Golden Opportunity https://chrisandandrehsow.fireside.fm/257 da9e08dc-f654-4af5-ae2d-8255b20cdbec Fri, 31 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The Chris and Andre Show 257 Tech Layoffs Are A Golden Opportunity full The Chris and Andre Show The tech industry has been experiencing massive layoffs over the past several months and some of the biggest companies like Meta, Google, and even Apple are falling victim to this trend. In this video, Andre and I share our own experiences in the tech industry, talk about the real driving force behind these layoffs, and share what unemployed developers should be doing right now. 25:09 yes (00:00) What's Really Driving Tech Layoffs (12:03) What Unemployed Devs Need to Do Now Share your opinions with us at comments@chrisandandreshow.com, or on our social media channels: Instagram: @thechrisandandreshow Facebook: The Chris and Andre Show And be sure to visit our website: https://chrisandandreshow.com for more great content like this! tech, tech industry, tech layoffs, layoffs, social media, software, software development, developers (00:00) What's Really Driving Tech Layoffs
(12:03) What Unemployed Devs Need to Do Now

Share your opinions with us at comments@chrisandandreshow.com, or on our social media channels:

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(12:03) What Unemployed Devs Need to Do Now

Share your opinions with us at comments@chrisandandreshow.com, or on our social media channels:

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