web01.fireside.fm Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:01:27 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Chris and Andre Show - Episodes Tagged with “The Chris And Andre Show” https://chrisandandrehsow.fireside.fm/tags/the%20chris%20and%20andre%20show Tue, 02 Jun 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 Private Equity and the Death of Rec League Sports https://chrisandandrehsow.fireside.fm/290 558810d1-fd8e-459b-8b40-7e648931a4f3 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 The Chris and Andre Show 290 Private Equity and the Death of Rec League Sports full The Chris and Andre Show Parents are paying tens of thousands of dollars a year so their kids can play “elite” youth sports, while private equity quietly buys up rinks, fields, and leagues. Chris and Andre break down how pay‑to‑play culture is squeezing out rec leagues, turning childhood into a high-priced investment strategy, and deepening the gap between the haves and have-nots. 22:28 yes <p>Parents are paying tens of thousands of dollars a year so their kids can play “elite” youth sports, while private equity quietly buys up rinks, fields, and leagues. Chris and Andre break down how pay‑to‑play culture is squeezing out rec leagues, turning childhood into a high-priced investment strategy, and deepening the gap between the haves and have-nots.</p> YouthSports #PrivateEquity #PayToPlay #YouthSportsCrisis #RecLeagues #CollegeCosts #AthleticScholarships #Inequality #KidsAndSports #TheChrisAndAndreShow Youth Sports,Private Equity,Pay to Play,Youth Sports Crisis,Rec Leagues,College Costs,Athletic Scholarships,Inequality,Kids and Sports,The Chris and Andre Show Parents are paying tens of thousands of dollars a year so their kids can play “elite” youth sports, while private equity quietly buys up rinks, fields, and leagues. Chris and Andre break down how pay‑to‑play culture is squeezing out rec leagues, turning childhood into a high-priced investment strategy, and deepening the gap between the haves and have-nots.

YouthSports #PrivateEquity #PayToPlay #YouthSportsCrisis #RecLeagues #CollegeCosts #AthleticScholarships #Inequality #KidsAndSports #TheChrisAndAndreShow]]> Parents are paying tens of thousands of dollars a year so their kids can play “elite” youth sports, while private equity quietly buys up rinks, fields, and leagues. Chris and Andre break down how pay‑to‑play culture is squeezing out rec leagues, turning childhood into a high-priced investment strategy, and deepening the gap between the haves and have-nots.

YouthSports #PrivateEquity #PayToPlay #YouthSportsCrisis #RecLeagues #CollegeCosts #AthleticScholarships #Inequality #KidsAndSports #TheChrisAndAndreShow]]> How Private Equity is Killing Youth Sports (and Everything Fun) https://chrisandandrehsow.fireside.fm/289 c7bdcbf9-e731-4308-93d5-38ed9b901d8e Sun, 31 May 2026 20:00:00 -0400 The Chris and Andre Show 289 How Private Equity is Killing Youth Sports (and Everything Fun) full The Chris and Andre Show Youth sports are getting swallowed by private equity, Chinese EVs are eating Detroit’s lunch, and meme-stock heroes are starting to look a lot like old-school Wall Street villains. In this episode of The Chris and Andre Show, Chris and Andre dive into everything that feels broken in the U.S. right now—and what it says about our priorities. 1:39:34 yes <p>Youth sports are getting swallowed by private equity, Chinese EVs are eating Detroit’s lunch, and meme-stock heroes are starting to look a lot like old-school Wall Street villains. In this episode of The Chris and Andre Show, Chris and Andre dive into everything that feels broken in the U.S. right now—and what it says about our priorities.</p> <p>We cover:</p> <p>(00:00:00) Private Equity is Destroying Youth Sports<br> (00:21:57) Why U.S. Automakers Are Terrified of China’s EVs<br> (00:48:28) GameStop CEO Makes eBay Takeover Bid<br> (00:48:58) A Quick Aside About Political Commentators<br> (00:57:20) Ryan Cohen Proves He’s Unserious<br> (01:12:06) Kalshi and Polymarket are Gambling<br> (01:16:40) Why There’s Hope for the Future<br> (01:23:12) Closing Thoughts</p> <p>If you care about kids, cars, the economy, and the future of democracy, this one’s for you.</p> YouthSports #PrivateEquity #CollegeCosts #Scholarships #EVs #ChinaEVs #USAutomakers #PublicTransit #IndustrialPolicy #GameStop #RyanCohen #StockMarket #PredictionMarkets #Gambling #EconomicInequality #ProgressivePolitics #TheChrisAndAndreShow The Chris and Andre Show,youth sports,private equity,travel ball,club sports,athletic scholarships,college affordability,Norway youth sports,EV market,Chinese EVs,BYD,US auto industry,tariffs,public transportation,oil dependency,climate change,GameStop,meme stocks,Ryan Cohen,CNBC interview,prediction markets,Kalshi,Polymarket,sports betting,South Carolina politics,Supreme Court,political commentary podcast,tech and politics podcast Youth sports are getting swallowed by private equity, Chinese EVs are eating Detroit’s lunch, and meme-stock heroes are starting to look a lot like old-school Wall Street villains. In this episode of The Chris and Andre Show, Chris and Andre dive into everything that feels broken in the U.S. right now—and what it says about our priorities.

We cover:

(00:00:00) Private Equity is Destroying Youth Sports
(00:21:57) Why U.S. Automakers Are Terrified of China’s EVs
(00:48:28) GameStop CEO Makes eBay Takeover Bid
(00:48:58) A Quick Aside About Political Commentators
(00:57:20) Ryan Cohen Proves He’s Unserious
(01:12:06) Kalshi and Polymarket are Gambling
(01:16:40) Why There’s Hope for the Future
(01:23:12) Closing Thoughts

If you care about kids, cars, the economy, and the future of democracy, this one’s for you.

YouthSports #PrivateEquity #CollegeCosts #Scholarships #EVs #ChinaEVs #USAutomakers #PublicTransit #IndustrialPolicy #GameStop #RyanCohen #StockMarket #PredictionMarkets #Gambling #EconomicInequality #ProgressivePolitics #TheChrisAndAndreShow]]> Youth sports are getting swallowed by private equity, Chinese EVs are eating Detroit’s lunch, and meme-stock heroes are starting to look a lot like old-school Wall Street villains. In this episode of The Chris and Andre Show, Chris and Andre dive into everything that feels broken in the U.S. right now—and what it says about our priorities.

We cover:

(00:00:00) Private Equity is Destroying Youth Sports
(00:21:57) Why U.S. Automakers Are Terrified of China’s EVs
(00:48:28) GameStop CEO Makes eBay Takeover Bid
(00:48:58) A Quick Aside About Political Commentators
(00:57:20) Ryan Cohen Proves He’s Unserious
(01:12:06) Kalshi and Polymarket are Gambling
(01:16:40) Why There’s Hope for the Future
(01:23:12) Closing Thoughts

If you care about kids, cars, the economy, and the future of democracy, this one’s for you.

YouthSports #PrivateEquity #CollegeCosts #Scholarships #EVs #ChinaEVs #USAutomakers #PublicTransit #IndustrialPolicy #GameStop #RyanCohen #StockMarket #PredictionMarkets #Gambling #EconomicInequality #ProgressivePolitics #TheChrisAndAndreShow]]> Carolina Beach Is Broke: Local Budgets, Tax Hikes & a $435K Scam https://chrisandandrehsow.fireside.fm/288 0f5b4a74-735c-41cb-af3e-ae4e34214213 Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 The Chris and Andre Show 288 Carolina Beach Is Broke: Local Budgets, Tax Hikes & a $435K Scam full The Chris and Andre Show 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. 24:19 yes <p>Chris and Andre dig into how local governments in Carolina Beach and across North Carolina are quietly running into money problems: from a $435K cybersecurity loss and hiring freezes to proposed property tax and utility rate hikes. They question puff‑piece coverage, break down what those budget numbers really mean, and connect it to bigger state issues like underfunded schools, teacher pay, and agricultural subsidies. </p> <p>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.</p> CarolinaBeach #NorthCarolina #LocalPolitics #LocalGovernment #TownBudget #PropertyTaxes #TaxHike #SmallTownUSA #MunicipalFinance #PublicSpending #CyberSecurity #BudgetCrisis #NCPolitics #CommunityIssues #TheChrisAndAndreShow Carolina Beach,North Carolina,Local Politics,Local Government,Town Budget,Property Taxes,Tax Hike,Small Town USA,Municipal Finance,Public Spending,Cyber Security,Budget Crisis,NC Politics,Community Issues,The Chris and Andre Show Chris and Andre dig into how local governments in Carolina Beach and across North Carolina are quietly running into money problems: from a $435K cybersecurity loss and hiring freezes to proposed property tax and utility rate hikes. They question puff‑piece coverage, break down what those budget numbers really mean, and connect it to bigger state issues like underfunded schools, teacher pay, and agricultural subsidies.

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.

CarolinaBeach #NorthCarolina #LocalPolitics #LocalGovernment #TownBudget #PropertyTaxes #TaxHike #SmallTownUSA #MunicipalFinance #PublicSpending #CyberSecurity #BudgetCrisis #NCPolitics #CommunityIssues #TheChrisAndAndreShow]]> Chris and Andre dig into how local governments in Carolina Beach and across North Carolina are quietly running into money problems: from a $435K cybersecurity loss and hiring freezes to proposed property tax and utility rate hikes. They question puff‑piece coverage, break down what those budget numbers really mean, and connect it to bigger state issues like underfunded schools, teacher pay, and agricultural subsidies.

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.

CarolinaBeach #NorthCarolina #LocalPolitics #LocalGovernment #TownBudget #PropertyTaxes #TaxHike #SmallTownUSA #MunicipalFinance #PublicSpending #CyberSecurity #BudgetCrisis #NCPolitics #CommunityIssues #TheChrisAndAndreShow]]> 4 Stars Still Hurts: How Broken App Store Ratings Punish Indie Devs https://chrisandandrehsow.fireside.fm/287 736b1d98-1a07-4f30-96fa-06c2b68189b3 Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 The Chris and Andre Show 287 4 Stars Still Hurts: How Broken App Store Ratings Punish Indie Devs full 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. 27:24 yes <p>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. Chris and Andre break down why Apple’s rating algorithm feels stacked against small developers, why “everything is a subscription” is a trap, and how indie devs can protect themselves by owning their platform instead of relying only on Apple and Google. If you’re building apps or just leaving ratings, this will change how you see the App Store.</p> AppStore #IndieDev #MobileApps #AppStoreRatings #AppleEcosystem #DeveloperLife #Subscriptions #MRR #SaaS #TechPodcast #SoftwareBusiness #TheChrisAndAndreShow App Store,Indie Dev,Mobile Apps,App Store Ratings,Apple Ecosystem,Developer Life,Subscriptions,MRR,Tech Podcast,Software Business,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. Chris and Andre break down why Apple’s rating algorithm feels stacked against small developers, why “everything is a subscription” is a trap, and how indie devs can protect themselves by owning their platform instead of relying only on Apple and Google. If you’re building apps or just leaving ratings, this will change how you see the App Store.

AppStore #IndieDev #MobileApps #AppStoreRatings #AppleEcosystem #DeveloperLife #Subscriptions #MRR #SaaS #TechPodcast #SoftwareBusiness #TheChrisAndAndreShow]]> 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. Chris and Andre break down why Apple’s rating algorithm feels stacked against small developers, why “everything is a subscription” is a trap, and how indie devs can protect themselves by owning their platform instead of relying only on Apple and Google. If you’re building apps or just leaving ratings, this will change how you see the App Store.

AppStore #IndieDev #MobileApps #AppStoreRatings #AppleEcosystem #DeveloperLife #Subscriptions #MRR #SaaS #TechPodcast #SoftwareBusiness #TheChrisAndAndreShow]]> What Trump Indictments Say About GOP https://chrisandandrehsow.fireside.fm/248 6d4f7059-ded3-4101-a384-56b99556dd49 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 The Chris and Andre Show 248 What Trump Indictments Say About GOP full The Chris and Andre Show In this video, Chris and Andre discuss the latest of former President Donald J. Trump's four indictments and how the GOP's reaction to them tells you everything you need to know about the direction that party is headed in. 21:46 yes <p>WE'RE BACK! After a brief summer hiatus, Chris is finally back to editing episodes!</p> <p>In this video, Chris and Andre discuss the latest of former President Donald J. Trump's four indictments and how the GOP's reaction to them tells you everything you need to know about the direction that party is headed in.</p> <p>Share your opinions with us at <a href="mailto:comments@chrisandandreshow.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">comments@chrisandandreshow.com</a>, or on our social media channels:</p> <ul> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_chris_and_andre_show/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@the_chris_and_andre_show</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisAndAndre" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@ChrisAndAndre</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheChrisAndAndreShow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Chris and Andre Show</a></li> </ul> <p>Be sure to subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY8ClCFudijU4JVLLa2Psrg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube Channel</a>!</p> <p>And visit <a href="https://chrisandandreshow.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://chrisandandreshow.com</a> for more content!</p> donaldtrump #indictments #politics #thechrisandandreshow Donald Trump, Indictments, Politics, The Chris and Andre Show WE'RE BACK! After a brief summer hiatus, Chris is finally back to editing episodes!

In this video, Chris and Andre discuss the latest of former President Donald J. Trump's four indictments and how the GOP's reaction to them tells you everything you need to know about the direction that party is headed in.

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

Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

And visit https://chrisandandreshow.com for more content!

donaldtrump #indictments #politics #thechrisandandreshow]]> WE'RE BACK! After a brief summer hiatus, Chris is finally back to editing episodes!

In this video, Chris and Andre discuss the latest of former President Donald J. Trump's four indictments and how the GOP's reaction to them tells you everything you need to know about the direction that party is headed in.

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

Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

And visit https://chrisandandreshow.com for more content!

donaldtrump #indictments #politics #thechrisandandreshow]]>