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$The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The Week\'s Tech News And How Tech Affects Black Culture$

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The Week's Tech News And How Tech Affects Black Culture The Black Podcasters Association Tech Stack With Founder Corey GumbsRobb hangs out with his friend Corey Gumbs, Founder of The Black Podcaster's Association and BlKPodNews.com, to chop it up and talk about the tech stack used to run one of the largest communities for Black podcast professionals.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechGuest: Corey Gumbs - @CoreyGumbsLinks:Black Podcaster's Association -- A community of diverse Black podcast creatives and professionals who are dedicated to reshaping the podcasting landscape and establishing a foundat...

2025-12-231h 05 $The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The Week\'s Tech News And How Tech Affects Black Culture$

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The Week's Tech News And How Tech Affects Black Culture Video Verification For 9 Year Olds?Roblox is now making kids as young as nine upload a video selfie or ID just to use the chat. The whole point is to keep minors safer by limiting who they can talk to, but in what world should a 9-year-old be uploading a video of themselves so that they can play a game?We also discuss people and companies holding on to tech longer than the makers of it intend for them to, Insurance companies claiming AI to be too much of a risk, and what tech Robb is picking up on sale over...

2025-11-251h 04 $The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The Week\'s Tech News And How Tech Affects Black Culture$

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The Week's Tech News And How Tech Affects Black Culture Show Your Elders How To Make Mobile PaymentsIn this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…If Mobile Payments Are Yet A Thing, Microsoft phasing out Auhthenticator's password manager, Apple no longer being able to collect 3rd party app store fees, and no more Temu items from China.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechStories Mentioned:Robb shows his Father-In-Law how to make mobile payments -- Read MoreMicrosoft phases out Authenticator's password manager — Read MoreApple can no longer collect 3rd party app...

2025-05-0656 min

SMRpodcast | SMRPodcast Chicken Wings and Beer Part 89 It's just the big fellas this week, so, for episode 620, Chris and Robb hit you with Chicken Wings and Beer, Part 89. Hosts:Chris Ashley @bigchrisashleyRobb Dunewood @robbdunewoodRod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: DJI Osmo Mobile 6 Gimbal — AmazonOBSbot UVC to HDMI adapter — Amazon Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

2025-03-1859 min

SMRPodcast Chicken Wings and Beer Part 89It's just the big fellas this week, so, for episode 620, Chris and Robb hit you with Chicken Wings and Beer, Part 89. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: DJI Osmo Mobile 6 Gimbal -- Amazon OBSbot UVC to HDMI adapter -- Amazon Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

2025-03-1859 min

SMRpodcast | SMRPodcast Just The Two Of Us: SMRpodcast 619 SMRpodcast 619 is online and ready for download. This week, it's just Rod and Robb, which almost didn't happen because someone whose name starts with R forgot to hit the record button twice. Hosts:Chris Ashley @bigchrisashleyRobb Dunewood @robbdunewoodRod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: Whoop Band: Wearable Fitness and Activity Tracker – AmazonBaseus 65W Flat Wall Charger – Amazon Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

2025-03-101h 01

SMRPodcast Just The Two Of Us: SMRpodcast 619SMRpodcast 619 is online and ready for download. It's just Rod and Robb this week which almost didn't happen because someone whose name starts with R forgot to hit the record button... Twice. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: Whoop Band: Wearable Fitness and Activity Tracker - Amazon Baseus 65W Flat Wall Charger - Amazon Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

2025-03-101h 01

SMRpodcast | SMRPodcast We’re Back – SMRpodcast 616 Due to popular demand, after nearly a 6 month hiatus, SMRpodcast is back with a new episode. Rod, Robb, and Chris are all hear to let you know whats been going on, and we find a way to weave a tech story or two into the hijinks and shenanigans.We've missed ya'll and appreciate that you've missed us, so sit back, strap in, and prepare yourselves for 90 minutes of nonsense. Hosts:Chris Ashley @bigchrisashleyRobb Dunewood @robbdunewoodRod Simmons @rodsimmons

2025-02-081h 15

SMRPodcast We're Back: SMRpodcast 616 Due to popular demand, after nearly a 6 month hiatus, SMRpodcast is back with a new episode. Rod, Robb, and Chris are all here to let you know what's been going on, and we find a way to weave a tech story or two into the hijinks and shenanigans. We've missed ya'll and appreciate that you've missed us, so sit back, strap in, and prepare yourselves for 75 minutes of nonsense. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons

2025-02-081h 15

SMRPodcast I Got The Power : SMRpodcast 615 Episode 615 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. Rod was on a road trip for work so the big fellas held it down this week. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD — Amazon Link Magnetpro Multipurpose Switch Magnet — Amazon Link Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

2024-08-2052 min

SMRpodcast | SMRPodcast I Got The Power: SMRpodcast 615 Episode 615 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. Rod was on a road trip for work so the big fellas held it down this week. Hosts:Chris Ashley @bigchrisashleyRobb Dunewood @robbdunewoodRod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD — Amazon Link Magnetpro Multipurpose Switch Magnet — Amazon Link Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

2024-08-2052 min

SMRpodcast | SMRPodcast Just The Two Of Us: SMRpodcast 614 SMRpodcast episode 614 is online and ready for download. Chris is out this week, so Rod and Robb hit you with a Just The Two of Us episode. Hosts:Chris Ashley @bigchrisashleyRobb Dunewood @robbdunewoodRod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: Fanttik Slim V8 Apex Car Vacuum — Amazon Link ULANZI VL120 RGB Video Light — Amazon Link Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

2024-08-191h 18

SMRPodcast Let Me Hold You Car Charger: SMRpodcast Episode 608 Episode 608 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This week, Rod and Robb kick the show off with talk about high school track before being joined by Chris and getting into a few of the tech topics. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) Supervised Trial -- Tesla Nuwave Pro Chef Induction Cooktop -- Amazon Link Opal Pocket Sized Travel Router -- Amazon...

2024-04-161h 23

SMRPodcast Thank You April: SMRpodcast Episode 607After a 4 week hiatus, the full crew of the SMRpodcast is back with episode 607. We catch you up on what's been going on, talk a bit of tech, and we've got some pretty cool picks. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: Elgato Prompter — Amazon Link Third Party Ego Battery Replacements — Amazon Link Water Bandit Faucet Adapter — Amazon Link Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

2024-04-091h 25

SMRpodcast | SMRPodcast The EU Fines Apple Nearly $2 Billion: SMRpodcast 606 Episode 606 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. Robb and Rod aren't feeling automated customer service calls, the European Union fines Apple nearly $2 billion for its unfair rules for developers of music-streaming apps, and Ford EVs can now use Telsa Superchargers to power up, Chris launched the BBQ and Tech food truck in February. We got all this, our picks, and more in episode 606 of the SMRpodcast. Hosts:Chris Ashley @bigchrisashleyRobb Dunewood @robbdunewoodRod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks:Seestar S50 Smart Telescope — Amazon LinkRode...

2024-03-041h 09

SMRPodcast The EU Fines Apple Nearly $2 Billion: SMRpodcast 606 Episode 606 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. Robb and Rod aren't feeling automated customer service calls, the European Union fines Apple nearly $2 billion for its unfair rules for developers of music-streaming apps, and Ford EVs can now use Telsa Superchargers to power up, Chris launched the BBQ and Tech food truck in February. We got all this, our picks, and more in episode 606 of the SMRpodcast. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: ...

2024-03-041h 09

SMRpodcast | SMRPodcast Not Chicken Wings and Beer: SMRpodcast 605 Episode 605 of SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. Only 2 of the crew are here this week, but, this is not a Chicken Wings and Beer episode as the two Rs, Robb and Rod bring you the tech they love. Hosts:Chris Ashley @bigchrisashleyRobb Dunewood @robbdunewoodRod Simmons @rodsimmons Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast. Picks: Neewer ER1 47.2 Inch Camera Slider — Amazon LinkApple Watch Series 9 — Amazon Link

2024-02-051h 15

SMRPodcast Not Chicken Wings and Beer: SMRpodcast 605Episode 605 of SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. Only 2 of the crew are here this week, but, this is not a Chicken Wings and Beer episode as the two Rs, Robb and Rod bring you the tech they love. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast. Picks: Neewer ER1 47.2 Inch Camera Slider -- Amazon Link Apple Watch Series 9 -- Amazon Link

2024-02-051h 15

SMRpodcast | SMRPodcast The Apple Decision With Allison Sheridan: SMRpodcast 604 Episode 604 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This week the crew is joined by Allison Sheridan of the Nosillacast Podast. We discuss Apple's alternative payment processor options in the United States and if Apple still taking up to 27% is justified. Hosts:Chris Ashley @bigchrisashleyRobb Dunewood @robbdunewoodRod Simmons @rodsimmons Guest Host:Allison Sheridan https://podfeet.com Picks:Desktop Vacuum Cleaner — Amazon LinkAnker 521 Portable Power Station — Amazon LinkOptimum No Rinse Wash and Shine — Amazon Link SmallRig Articulati...

2024-01-281h 30

SMRPodcast The Apple Decision with Allison Sheridan: SMRpodcast 604 Episode 604 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This week the crew is joined by Allison Sheridan of the Nosillacast Podast. We discuss Apple's alternative payment processor options in the United States and if Apple still taking up to 27% is justified. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Guest Host: Allison Sheridan https://podfeet.com Picks: Desktop Vacuum Cleaner — Amazon Link Anker 521 Portable Power Station — Amazon Link Optimum No Rinse Wash an...

2024-01-261h 30

SMRPodcast CES 2024 Picks: SMRpodcast Episode 603 After a long winter holiday hiatus, the fellas are back with episode 603 of the SMRpodcast. Rod has a long conversation with his Polestar driving Uber Driver, Robb's high-efficiency furnace makes popping sounds only when he podcasts, we discuss the changes to Apple Podcasts in iOS 17 and how it is wrecking some podcasters metrics, and it's only a matter of time before Chris acquires GE's indoor pellet smokers. We've got all this, our picks and more in episode 603 of the SMRpodcast. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons

2024-01-201h 27

2024-01-201h 27 $The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The Week\'s Tech News And How Tech Affects Black Culture$

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The Week's Tech News And How Tech Affects Black Culture The SnobOS / Tech Jawn Feed TakeoverHey Folks,Robb Dunewood from The Tech Jawn here.Let me first wish everyone a Happy New Year and let you know that the crew from the Tech Jawn is off this week with our normal recording day falling on Monday. We didn’t want your feeds to be empty so we’re doing a feed drop of @BrothaTech’s and @TechSavvyDiva’s SnobOS Podcast. In this clip, Terrance and Nica give you the lowdown on the new Apple Hotness that came out in 2023.We’ll be back with a...

2024-01-0225 min

SMRpodcast | SMRPodcast Long Distance Towing with the F150 Lightning: SMRpodcast 602 SMRpodcast episode 602 is online and ready for download. This week Chris tells us the saga of towing a heavy trailer through the mountains with his Ford F-150 Lightning. Hosts:Chris Ashley @bigchrisashleyRobb Dunewood @robbdunewoodRod Simmons @rodsimmons Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

2023-12-2400 min

SMRPodcast Long Distance Towing with the F150 Lightning: SMRpodcast 602 SMRpodcast episode 602 is online and ready for download. This week Chris tells us the saga of towing a heavy trailer through the mountains with his Ford F-150 Lightning. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

2023-12-211h 32

SMRpodcast | SMRPodcast You Snooze You Lose: SMRpodcast 601 After a brief hiatus, the fellas are back with episode 601 of SMRpodcast. While we were away, the big fella turned 50, Robb's and Rod's wives finally got to meet, and we actually talked a lot of tech. We had all this, our picks, and more in episode 601 of SMRpodcast. Hosts:Chris Ashley @bigchrisashleyRobb Dunewood @robbdunewoodRod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: MultiTimer: Multiple Timers for iOS Audio Technica ATR 2100x USB/XLR Dynamic Mic — Amazon Link Tips: Use generative AI to organize your grocery lists by st...

2023-12-0459 min

SMRPodcast You Snooze You Lose: SMRpodcast 601 After a brief hiatus, the fellas are back with episode 601 of SMRpodcast. While we were away, the big fella turned 50, Robb's and Rod's wives finally got to meet, and we actually talked a lot of tech. We had all this, our picks, and more in episode 601 of SMRpodcast. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: MultiTimer: Multiple Timers for iOS Audio Technica ATR 2100x USB/XLR Dynamic Mic -- Amazon Link

2023-12-0159 min

SMRpodcast | SMRPodcast Six Double 0: SMRpodcast 600 Episode 600 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. It's just the two big fellas this week and Chris and Robb hit you with that Chicken Wings and Beer Vibe even though we didn't office call this a CWB episode… Chris' guest appearance on Broward Counties Creation Station podcast. Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Hosts:Chris Ashley @bigchrisashleyRobb Dunewood @robbdunewoodRod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: AZFUNN Beverage Mug Cooling & Cup Cooler — Amazon Link Tips: iPhone Continuity Camera — Much b...

2023-11-101h 02

SMRPodcast Six Double 0: SMRpodcast 600 Episode 600 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. It's just the two big fellas this week and Chris and Robb hit you with that Chicken Wings and Beer Vibe even though we didn't office call this a CWB episode... Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: AZFUNN Beverage Mug Cooling & Cup Cooler — Amazon Link Tips: iPhone Continuity Camera -- Much better than the pinhole camera in your Macbook...

2023-11-061h 02

SMRpodcast | SMRPodcast Do You Even Passkey: SMRpodcast 599 Episode number 599 of SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The full crew gets together and discusses Enchroma glasses, Cruise losing its permit in California, 1Passwords getting hacked, but, not like LastPass, Passkeys kind of becoming a thing, and Google upsetting Podcasters after announcing what it really doing by adding RSS support to YouTube. We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode 599 of SMRpodcast. Hosts:Chris Ashley @bigchrisashleyRobb Dunewood @robbdunewoodRod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: Tile Slim — Amazon Link Zoom Phone — Virtual Phone Number Amar...

2023-10-271h 05

SMRPodcast Do You Even Passkey: SMRpodcast 599Episode number 599 of SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The full crew gets together and discusses Enchroma glasses, Cruise losing its permit in California, 1Passwords getting hacked, but, not like LastPass, Passkeys kind of becoming a thing, and Google upsetting Podcasters after announcing what it really doing by adding RSS support to YouTube. We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode 599 of SMRpodcast. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: Tile Slim — Amazon Link Zoom Phone — Virtual Phone Numbe...

2023-10-271h 05

SMRpodcast | SMRPodcast Seven Years With Android: SMRpodcast Episode 598 Episode 598 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This is another Saturday edition of the show, but, this week we've got a full crew and we waste no time getting into the tech stories. With the official announcement of the Google Pixel 8, the company announced that Pixels, going forward, will get 8 years of updates. A real question one has to ask, however, is whether the Pixel will be around that long. For good reason, we're not so sure. Tesla's electric trucks are reported to get as much as 1000 miles of range. Robb and...

2023-10-161h 16

SMRPodcast Seven Years With Android SMRpodcast Episode 598 Episode 598 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This is another Saturday edition of the show, but, this week we've got a full crew and we waste no time getting into the tech stories. With the official announcement of the Google Pixel 8, the company announced that Pixels, going forward, will get 8 years of updates. A real question one has to ask, however, is whether the Pixel will be around that long. For good reason, we're not so sure. Tesla's electric trucks are reported to get as much as 1000 miles...

2023-10-141h 16

SMRpodcast | SMRPodcast Can’t Trust It: SMRpodcast #597 Episode 597 of SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. It's just the big fellas this week so Chris and Robb hit you with a Chicken Wings and Beer “ish” style episode this week. We kick things off with talking about how repition and report are abig part of pulling off a good podcast. YouTube Music is replacing BlackBerry Podcasts but isn't a servicable podcast app. You can't trust what Google says on non core products and Linda Yaccarino has a testy interview at Code Conference. Hosts:Chris Ashley @bigchrisashleyRobb Dunewood @robbdunewoodRod Simmons @rodsimm...

2023-10-041h 13

SMRPodcast Can't Trust It: SMRpodcast 597Episode 597 of SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. It's just the big fellas this week so Chris and Robb hit you with a Chicken Wings and Beer "ish" style episode this week. We kick things off with talking about how repition and report are abig part of pulling off a good podcast. YouTube Music is replacing BlackBerry Podcasts but isn't a servicable podcast app. You can't trust what Google says on non core products and Linda Yaccarino has a testy interview at Code Conference. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmon...

2023-09-301h 13

SMRpodcast | SMRPodcast The Gift That Keeps On Taking: SMRpodcast 596 Episode 595 of SRMpodcast is online and ready for download. We covered a lot in this episode including, more bad news for LastPass users who stored their crypto encryption keys in their vault, all the information connected cars collect on drivers, and Robb and Chris this Starfield is kind of awesome. We got all this, our picks, and more in episode 595 of SMRpodcast. Hosts:Chris Ashley @bigchrisashleyRobb Dunewood @robbdunewoodRod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: YouTube NFL Sunday Ticket Starfield BTMETER BT-100 Handheld Anemometer — Amazon Link ...

2023-09-291h 00

SMRPodcast The Gift That Keeps On Taking: SMRpodcast 596 Episode 595 of SRMpodcast is online and ready for download. We covered a lot in this episode including, more bad news for LastPass users who stored their crypto encryption keys in their vault, all the information connected cars collect on drivers, and Robb and Chris this Starfield is kind of awesome. We got all this, our picks, and more in episode 595 of SMRpodcast. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: YouTube NFL Sunday Ticket Starfield B...

2023-09-131h 00

SMRPodcast Starbucks ATM: SMRpodcast 595 Episode 595 of SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. Rod just found out the new Starbucks Chris frequents so often that people inside call his name like Norm from Cheers, has been open for 6 months. Robb, finally, broke down and purchased Apple TV+. Microsoft is still trying to restructure its Activision / Blizzard takeover bid to get UK approval. We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode 595 of SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: ...

2023-08-3059 min

SMRPodcast Worst Example Ever: SMRpodcast 594 Episode 594 of SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The full crew is back and we kick the coversation talking about the all electiric Caddilac IQ, how big the frunk is, and how much this truck with its massive batter must weigh. Chris and Robb try to bring Rod up to speed on how Tesla, allegedly, has been faking range estimates for the last decade, Canadian news organizations believe Meta is displaying monopolistic tendancies by not linking to them, and Saudi Arabia mandates all devices use USB-C. We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode 594...

2023-08-121h 21

SMRPodcast Chicken Wings and Beer Part 87: SMRpodcast 593 Episode 593 is online and ready for download. It's just the big fellas this week, so Robb and Chris hit you with Chicken Wings and Beer, Part 87. For those who don't know, CWB episodes have no script, no rhyme nor reason. It's just the homies catching up and we talk about whatever. We did manage to touch on building humidors, Twitter's rebrand to X, the new season of Justified, and, Netflix's "They Cloned Tyrone". Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Pic...

2023-07-291h 16

SMRPodcast A Good Random Show: SMRpodcast 592Episode 592 of SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. We've got a full crew this week even though Chris feels under the weather. We kick our conversation of talking about Twitter and the threat of Threads. Robb also finds out that TweetDeck is now only for Twitter Blue subscribers. Rod gets some things off his chest about YouTube Red and Chris is not feeling AI-generated reaction videos. We talk about both the Writer's and Actor's Strikes and how the use of AI is a big pain problem point for both unions. And, user replaceable smartphone batteries are com...

2023-07-161h 22

SMRPodcast The Country of North Carolina: SMRpodcast 591SMRpodcast episode 591 is online and ready for download. We kick off the show by giving Chris gas for messing with the timing of our intro in the last few episodes. He was trying something new, but, Robb and a few of our listeners weren't having it. Meta's new Twitter competitor Threads takes the internet by storm. When we say by storm, we mean we've never seen anything adopted so quickly. UPS is poised to go on strike, Robb is bummed Tumi ended its lifetime warranty back in 2004, Rod misses Undisputed with Skip and Sha...

2023-07-071h 10

SMRPodcast Cutting The Line: SMRpodcast 590 Episode 590 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The entire crew is back this week and we waste no time talking about Netflix and Tesla stock, Chris getting fiber at the house with fast-fast download speeds, Rod getting his Maryland digital ID which he will never use in encounters with police, and we discuss the psychology of getting in front of people in line. We've got all this, our picks, and more in SMRpodast #590. Have a listen... Show Information Hosts:...

2023-06-291h 05

SMRPodcast Chicken Wings And Beer Part 86 : SMRpodcast 589SMRpodcast episode 589 is online and ready for download. It's just the big fellas this week, so, Chris and Robb bring you CWB Part 86. In this episode, we cover everything from Chris signing up for 2.3 Gb fiber at the house, to EV range anxiety and GM and Ford partnering with Tesla on charging, to the state XBox gaming on existing consoles. We've got all this, our picks, and more in Chicken Wings and Beer, Part 86. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons ...

2023-06-161h 23

SMRPodcast The Opening is the Ending: SMRpodcast 588Episode #588 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. We kick the show by giving Rod gas for his visual countdown which we cannot see in an audio file and Chris is making another CBS Appearance talking about his F-150 Lightning one year in. We ponder if Apple's mixed-reality which it is officially announcing at WWDC23 will become a thing, Twitter loses $30 billion in 7 months and has a new CEO coming in while other executives are walking out, and Twitter opening up its SuperChargers to Ford and possibly other car manufactures is a smart move.

2023-06-051h 13

SMRPodcast One Year With the Ford F150 Lightning: SMRpodcast 587 SMRpodcast episode #587 is online and ready for download. Rod no longer has a car payment on his Tesla, but, he is now in the phase of out-of-pocket repair costs. Chris, on the other hand, is one year in on his F-150 Lightning. GM has officially announced the Escalade IQ but, can, Robb hold out that long on getting a new whip? Streaming services are getting really expensive. Will we start seeing consumers getting rid of them the way they got rid of cable? Google I/O this year was all about AI. Google...

2023-05-251h 12

SMRPodcast AI Is Just Self-Checkout In Disguise: SMRpodcast 586After a brief hiatus, the full crew of the SMRpodcast is back with a brand new episode. We talk tech, AI, our picks, and more in episode 586. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: Sleep8 Sanitizing Filter Cleaner Replacement Bag for CPAP — Amazon Link MDLUU Leveling Machine Casters — Amazon Link Make.com — Visual workflow builder for App and Systems Automation

2023-05-061h 16

SMRPodcast It's in there: SMRpodcast 585Episode #585 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This week Robb figures out that resting your microphone on a fan makes your audio sound horrible, Chris has to take his F-150 Lightning in for service for the first time, GM is killing Car Play and Android Auto in new EVs, and Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, believes the government needs laws on AI. We have all this, our picks, and more in episode 585 of the SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Pick...

2023-04-201h 07

SMRPodcast Tech Teams and Tesla Cameras: SMRpodcast 584Episode #578 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The full crew is together for the first time in several weeks and we waste no time catching up, talking about Tesla, other tech goings on, and, of course we have our picks. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons The post Tech Teams and Tesla Cameras: SMRpodcast 584 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

2023-04-141h 03

SMRPodcast Rethinking ChatGPT with Brandon Watson: SMRpodcast 583Episode 583 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready to download. Rod is traveling this week however, friend of the show, Brandon Watson is here. Brandon having worked with VC's brought his perspective around the closing of SVB. This episode also features a great discussion around new avenues to think about ChatGPT as Brandon walks us through the innovative way he has been leveraging AI technology. All this and more, enjoy this episode of SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons The post Rethin...

2023-03-311h 10

SMRPodcast Solo Dolo With Chris: SMRpodcast 582 Episode 582 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready to download. Robb and Rod are out this week therefore, Chris brings you another solo dolo version of the SMRpodcast. On this episode he touches on an update with the boys, then gives thoughts on some of the latest tech stories. All this and more please enjoy this episode of SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts:Chris Ashley @bigchrisashleyRobb Dunewood @robbdunewoodRod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: As an Amazon Associate, we earn f...

2023-03-2747 min

SMRPodcast Solo Dolo With Chris: SMRpodcast 582Episode 582 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready to download. Robb and Rod are out this week therefore, Chris brings you another solo dolo version of the SMRpodcast. On this episode he touches on an update with the boys, then gives thoughts on some of the latest tech stories. All this and more please enjoy this episode of SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons The post Solo Dolo With Chris: SMRpodcast 582 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

2023-03-2647 min

SMRPodcast Solo Dolo With Chris: SMRpodcast 582Episode 582 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready to download. Robb and Rod are out this week therefore, Chris brings you another solo dolo version of the SMRpodcast. On this episode he touches on an update with the boys, then gives thoughts on some of the latest tech stories. All this and more please enjoy this episode of SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons The post Solo Dolo With Chris: SMRpodcast 582 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

2023-03-2647 min

SMRPodcast Just The Two Of Us: SMRpodcast 581Episode 581 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready to download. Robb and Rod hit you with a two-man show this week as Chris is out this week. We kick things off with Ford proposing tech that would allow cars to repossess themselves when payments are missed, Chris Rock's NetFlix special where he addresses The Slap, LastPass and its unacceptably lax security protocols, and, we've got our picks. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: OFOOS shoes — Amazon Link Festool ETS EC 150/5 EQ-Plus S...

2023-03-131h 07

SMRPodcast Bubble Bullies: SMRpodcast 580Episode #580 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This week's episode finds Rod showing appreciation to some of his favorite podcasters. The conversation pivots into tech talk with varying topics including gaming, woodworking, electric vehicles and more. We've got all this, or picks, and more in episode #580 of SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: — Amazon Link Spacekeeper caster kit– Amazon Link Tip: 1Password entries with MFA is a great way to improve se...

2023-03-031h 14

SMRPodcast A No Brainer: SMRpodcast 579Episode #579 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. Security was on all our minds and we talk, a lot about, 1PassWord, BitWarden, PassKeys, and getting to the point where this security stuff is just a no-brainer. We touch on Twitter getting rid of free SMS-based 2FA authentication and Meta bringing its Twitter Blue look-a-like, Meta Verified, to Facebook and Instagram. We've got all this, or picks, and more in episode #579 of SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: Joinus...

2023-02-241h 20

SMRPodcast I’ve Been Telling You: SMRpodcast 578Episode #578 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The full crew is here this week and we kick things off by talking about the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop celebration at the Grammys. Robb is really liking the new HBO series The Last of Us. We ponder how Netflix will handle all of the edge cases when they stop allowing account sharing. And autopilot cruise control is kind of slick. We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode #578 of the SMRpodcast. Have a listen… Show Information Hosts: Chris As...

2023-02-091h 11

SMRPodcast We Know What You Meant: SMRpodcast #577Episode #577 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The full crew is here and we talk a little bit about everything including Women's Basketball, New broadband companies laying fiber at Chris's house, and how much HOAs suck. We also discuss ChatGPT, why not being able to copy and paste in password reset UIs is problematic, how useful QR codes are, and we have our picks. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: 1Password Atomic Habits — Amazon Link Fol...

2023-01-311h 00

SMRPodcast Switching From LastPass: SMRpodcast 576Episode #576 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The entire crew is here this week and we kick off the conversation by talking about what each of us switched to after leaving LastPass. AI is here to stay, but, copyright law will be thoroughly tested. Tesla lowers its pricing as EVs approach conventional car pricing, and the Microsft acquisition of Activision/Blizzard will eventually be approved, but, Microsoft might have to “go through it” beforehand. We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode #576 of the SMRpodcast. Show Information Ho...

2023-01-231h 18

SMRPodcast New Year, New Passwords: SMRpodcast 575SMRpodcast episode #575 is online and ready for download. This is the first show of 2023 and Rod is traveling, but the big fellas have a good one for you. Gadget heads like Chris and Robb are difficult to surprise with good gifts, but, every now and again, even the hardest to buy for loved ones can get got with the perfect surprise. The LastPass security breach is way worse than initially thought, and, as far as SMR is concerned, we can no longer recommend it at this point. ChatGPT is taking the tech news...

2023-01-171h 03

SMRPodcast Come on Google: SMRpodcast #574SMRpodcast episode #574 is online and ready for download. The full crew is here in the last episode before the holidays, but, Rod is a bit sleepy after hours of baking hundreds of holiday cookies. EVs are getting to the point where Civil Engineers and Architects are going to have to come up with new designs for both electrical grids and the facilities on top of them. And, investors in various Elon Musk-run companies are ready for ole boy to hush up, hunker down, and have tired of all the Twitter drama. We’ve got...

2022-12-301h 21

SMRPodcast The Wrong Sweatshirt: SMRpodcast 573Episode ##573 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The full crew is here and we recap Chris's CBS appearance where he completely wore the wrong sweatshirt. We also talk about FTX, The FTC blocking the Microsoft / Activision acquisition, why we love Costco, and we've got our picks. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: Ecobee Smart Thermostat — Amazon Link Descript — All-in-one video & audio editing, as easy as a doc Global Entry — Trusted Traveler Program As an Amazon Assoc...

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