SMRPodcast

Episode 610 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This week we talk about it being cool to be a vegan, but, not cool to be intolerant of people who are not vegans. Hell must have frozen over because Chris "I'll never use Android" Ashley, is now using Android. And connecting two pairs of headphones to the same device via Bluetooth is kind of cool. We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode 610 of SMRpodcast. Picks: Freefly Apparel — Long sleeve summer apparel   — Amazon Link Readwise Reader — Read It Later app Ecoflow River 2 Portable Power Station  — Amazon Link Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

Episode 609 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. Robb and Chris tell stories of how they destroy the same gadgets multiple times. Apple Care is awesome and Best Buy Total Tech is awesome-er. ByteDance must divest TikTok in the U.S. or be banned. Be a parent to your children and don't worry about being their friend. We've got all this, our picks and more in episode 609 of SMRpodcast. Picks: Ulanzi MT 79 Extendable Tripod  — Amazon Link Tips: Don't leave the battery in the camera while in the camera bag. Don't drop your battery power banks in vats of grease. Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

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 Link   Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

After 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.

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: Seestar S50 Smart Telescope — Amazon Link Rode Wireless Go II -- Compact Digital Wireless Microphone System — Amazon Link Tip: Use an old iPhone for a mobile hotspot instead of buying a dedicated MiFi when you need broadband connectivity for just a device or two. It costs less and may provide more data.   Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

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 @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

This week, the SMRpodcast crew is joined by Allison Sheridan. They discuss Apple's alternative payment processors and whether Apple's 27% cut is justified. They also explore the controversy surrounding Apple's App Store fees and the recent changes in their policies. Additionally, they share their ongoing problem with Apple customer support and talk about recording phone calls and cleaning devices for electronics and cars.

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 Picks: | NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Hotspot Router -- Amazon Link Jo Chef Pro Butane Torch - Refillable Torch Lighter Head -- Amazon Link Readwise.io Reader -- Read it Later app on steroids Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

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.