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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

Episode #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 Picks: Allen & Heath Qu-32 Digital Mixer — Amazon Link Woodpeckers Precision Woodworking Tools SG-WP Saw Gauge and Alignment Tool — Amazon Link Google Keep — Lightweight digital note-taking at its finest.

Episode #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.

Episode 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 Rethinking ChatGPT with Brandon Watson: SMRpodcast 583 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

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  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons The post Solo Dolo With Chris: SMRpodcast 582 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

Episode 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 Sander –- Amazon Link As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The post Just The Two Of Us: SMRpodcast 581 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

Episode #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 security but also share MFA with family so everyone has the credentials and MFA codes. Use clothing detergent to clean saw blades. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The post Bubble Bullies: SMRpodcast 580 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

Episode #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 amplified HD Digital Indoor HDTV Antenna — Amazon Link TopDirect Lock Extension Support Bracket Foldable Self Lock Hinges — Amazon Link Tip: Opt out of having your personal information sold in the Best Buy mobile app. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The post A No Brainer: SMRpodcast 579 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

Episode #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 Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: Wagner SprayTech Large Spray Shelter — Amazon Link Filtrete AC/Furnace Air Filter — Amazon Link Koopman 5RCA RGB to HDMI Converter Adapter — Amazon Link As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The post I’ve Been Telling You: SMRpodcast 578 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

Episode #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 Folding Shelf Brackets — Amazon Link As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The post We Know What You Meant: SMRpodcast #577 appeared first on SMRPodcast.