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: Dust Right Floor Sweep with Blast Gate — Amazon Link Ocetea USB C to USB C Cable with LED — Amazon Link Anker 10,000mAh Power Bank (GaNPrime PowerCore 65W), 2-in-1 Hybrid Charger — Amazon Link Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

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 of SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Switch 24 — Amazon Link Yale Assure Lock - Wi-Fi Touchscreen Smart Lock — Amazon Link Samsers Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard — Amazon Link Support SMRpodcast by becoming Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

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 Picks: Free Villiage Countertop Ice Maker — Amazon Link Amazon Smart Soap Dispenser — Amazon Link Support SMRpodcast by becoming Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

Episode 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 coming back...  At least in the EU. We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode 592 of SMRpodcst. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: Logitech MX Master 2S — Amazon Link Peak Design Mobile Wall Mount — Amazon Link Godox SL-60W Video Light — Amazon Link Support SMRpodcast by becoming Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

SMRpodcast 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 Shannon, and Microsoft's Activision / Blizzard acquisition bid comes down to the decision of one judge. We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode 591 of SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: Festool Random Orbit Sander — Amazon Link 3M Pro-Protect + Gel Cushions Electronic Hearing Protector with Bluetooth — Amazon SuperCast -- Subscription podcasting platform Support SMRpodcast by becoming Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.  

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: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: Rodecaster Duo -- Amazon Link BenQ MOBIUZ 27" Gaming Monitor -- Amazon 3M Cubitron II Hookit Abrasive Sheet Roll -- Amazon   Support SMRpodcast by becoming Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

SMRpodcast 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 Picks: Frigidaire 18 Can OR 4 Wine Bottle Retro Beverage Fridge — Amazon Link TUMI Voyageur Kileen Convertible Sling — Amazon Link

Episode #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. We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode 588 of SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: U-Haul U-Box Service — You pack and U-Haul Delivers Sigma 16mm f/1.4 Lens for Sony E Mount — Amazon Link Rowenta Perfect Pro Steam Station — Amazon Link

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 seems to be a bit behind Open AI and Microsoft with ChatGPT, but, the company appears to be all in on the integration of Artificial Intelligence into all of its products. We've got all of this, our picks, and more in episode 587 of the SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: LONTAN Drawer Slides 16 Inch 10 Pairs — Amazon Link Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom LoYinLo Privacy Door Sign -- Amazon Link

After 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