Best April Simmons Podcasts (2024)

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Listen Now: Hysterical 6:53

2h ago6:53

6:53

Dan Taberski's new show, Hysterical, investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. What is causing their sudden, often violent symptoms? Is there something in the water or inside the school? Or is it “all in their head?” The series examines the outbreak in LeRoy, NY, believed by some to be th…

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Richard Simmons (1948-2024) 6:23

11d ago6:23

6:23

After Richard’s death, Dan Taberski shares some final thoughts on the legend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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04 | April Walker 56:53

25d ago56:53

56:53

For the fourth episode of Back To Reading Credits, Wes Jackson sat down with old friend and fashion legend April Walker to talk about her early years at The East and Uhuru Sasa Shule School, originating streetwear silhouettes, and her favorite print of all time. April Walker is a fashion icon, entrepreneur, educator, and author whose work has been …

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New Feature of Working: SMRpodcast 610 1:08:30

3M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

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 k…

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Greasy Tech: SMRpodcast 609 1:08:41

3M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

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…

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03 | Nadirah Simmons 52:58

3M ago52:58

52:58

** You’re Invited to a #BHeard Town Hall on Thursday, May 23rd! Be part of the audience for a town hall at BRIC House in Downtown Brooklyn about confronting misogynoir in Hip-Hop. Doors at 6:30PM, Show at 7:00PM.** For the third episode of Back To Reading Credits, Wes Jackson and Nadhirah Simmons met up at BRIC House to talk about the state of Hip-…

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Let Me Hold You Car Charger: SMRpodcast Episode 608 1:23:01

4M ago1:23:01

1:23:01

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 Tr…

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Thank You April: SMRpodcast Episode 607 1:25:25

4M ago1:25:25

1:25:25

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…

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The EU Fines Apple Nearly $2 Billion: SMRpodcast 606 1:09:06

5M ago1:09:06

1:09:06

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. …

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02 | Sophia Chang 53:33

5M ago53:33

53:33

For our second episode, Wes Jackson sat down with Sophia Chang live, onstage at BRIC House in Downtown Brooklyn as part of BRIC’s Hip-Hop Weekend in February. Sophia is a public speaker, mentor, screenwriter, and author of “The Baddest Bitch in the Room: A Memoir”. Sophia calls herself a “matriarchitect”. Over the course of her career in the music …

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Not Chicken Wings and Beer: SMRpodcast 605 1:15:55

6M ago1:15:55

1:15:55

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 h…

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01 | Kathy Iandoli 39:41

6M ago39:41

39:41

** You’re Invited to a live taping of Back To Reading Credits on Friday, 2/9 at 6pm! Be part of the audience for the second episode of Back To Reading Credits featuring Sophia Chang, a "matriarchitect" and visionary who managed legendary Hip-Hop and R&B artists like Ol’ Dirty Bastard (RIP), RZA, GZA, D’Angelo, Raphael Saadiq, Q Tip, and A Tribe Cal…

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The Apple Decision with Allison Sheridan: SMRpodcast 604 1:30:31

6M ago1:30:31

1:30:31

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 @rodsi…

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CES 2024 Picks: SMRpodcast Episode 603 1:27:22

6M ago1:27:22

1:27:22

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 m…

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Long Distance Towing with the F150 Lightning: SMRpodcast 602 1:32:11

7M ago1:32:11

1:32:11

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.…

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You Snooze You Lose: SMRpodcast 601 59:34

8M ago59:34

59:34

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 @rodsi…

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Six Double 0: SMRpodcast 600 1:02:38

9M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

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 & C…

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Do You Even Passkey: SMRpodcast 599 1:05:36

9M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

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 Yo…

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Seven Years With Android SMRpodcast Episode 598 1:16:24

10M ago1:16:24

1:16:24

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 on…

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Can't Trust It: SMRpodcast 597 1:13:51

10M ago1:13:51

1:13:51

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 se…

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The Gift That Keeps On Taking: SMRpodcast 596 1:00:57

11M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

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 …

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Starbucks ATM: SMRpodcast 595 59:49

11M ago59:49

59:49

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 app…

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Worst Example Ever: SMRpodcast 594 1:21:45

12M ago1:21:45

1:21:45

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…

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Chicken Wings and Beer Part 87: SMRpodcast 593 1:16:51

1y ago1:16:51

1:16:51

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…

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A Good Random Show: SMRpodcast 592 1:22:20

1y ago1:22:20

1:22:20

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 Chri…

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The Country of North Carolina: SMRpodcast 591 1:10:26

1y ago1:10:26

1:10:26

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'…

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Cutting The Line: SMRpodcast 590 1:05:15

1y ago1:05:15

1:05:15

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…

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Chicken Wings And Beer Part 86 : SMRpodcast 589 1:23:52

1y ago1:23:52

1:23:52

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 g…

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He Never Lit Up A Room: Part 4 Finale 31:41

1y ago31:41

31:41

*Warning: Explicit language and content* In this Four-Part series, we discuss the mysterious death of our estranged father: He Never Lit Up A Room. This is Part FOUR. All Cats is part of the Truthseekers Podcast Network. Host: April Simmons Co-Host: Sabrina Jones Theme + Editing by April Simmons Contact us at allcatspod@gmail.com Call us at 662-200…

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The Opening is the Ending: SMRpodcast 588 1:13:59

1y ago1:13:59

1:13:59

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…

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He Never Lit Up A Room: Part Three 27:39

1y ago27:39

27:39

*Warning: Explicit language and content* In this Four-Part series, we discuss the mysterious death of our estranged father: He Never Lit Up A Room. This is Part Three. All Cats is part of the Truthseekers Podcast Network. Host: April Simmons Co-Host: Sabrina Jones Theme + Editing by April Simmons Contact us at allcatspod@gmail.com Call us at 662-20…

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One Year With the Ford F150 Lightning: SMRpodcast 587 1:12:37

1y ago1:12:37

1:12:37

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 ar…

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He Never Lit Up A Room: Part Two 51:16

1y ago51:16

51:16

*Warning: Explicit language and content* In this Four-Part series, we discuss the mysterious death of our estranged father: He Never Lit Up A Room. This is Part Two. All Cats is part of the Truthseekers Podcast Network. Host: April Simmons Co-Host: Sabrina Jones Theme + Editing by April Simmons Contact us at allcatspod@gmail.com Call us at 662-200-…

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AI Is Just Self-Checkout In Disguise: SMRpodcast 586 1:16:05

1y ago1:16:05

1:16:05

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 C…

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He Never Lit Up A Room: Part One 32:09

1y ago32:09

32:09

*Warning: Explicit language and content* In this Four-Part series, we discuss the mysterious death of our estranged father: He Never Lit Up A Room. This is Part One. All Cats is part of the Truthseekers Podcast Network. Host: April Simmons Co-Host: Sabrina Jones Theme + Editing by April Simmons Contact us at allcatspod@gmail.com Call us at 662-200-…

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COMING SOON 0:39

1+ y ago0:39

0:39

A promo for our upcoming 4 part series on the mysterious death of our father. "He Never Lit Up A Room".--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/april-simmons/support

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It's in there: SMRpodcast 585 1:07:36

1+ y ago1:07:36

1:07:36

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 l…

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Tech Teams and Tesla Cameras: SMRpodcast 584 1:03:38

1+ y ago1:03:38

1:03:38

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 pos…

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Rethinking ChatGPT with Brandon Watson: SMRpodcast 583 1:10:09

1+ y ago1:10:09

1:10:09

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 inno…

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Solo Dolo With Chris: SMRpodcast 582 47:08

1+ y ago47:08

47:08

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 Informat…

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Just The Two Of Us: SMRpodcast 581 1:07:57

1+ y ago1:07:57

1:07:57

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 s…

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Bubble Bullies: SMRpodcast 580 1:14:02

1+ y ago1:14:02

1:14:02

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 Infor…

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A No Brainer: SMRpodcast 579 1:20:52

1+ y ago1:20:52

1:20:52

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 Ve…

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I’ve Been Telling You: SMRpodcast 578 1:11:41

1+ y ago1:11:41

1:11:41

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.…

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We Know What You Meant: SMRpodcast #577 1:00:34

1+ y ago1:00:34

1:00:34

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 Q…

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Switching From LastPass: SMRpodcast 576 1:18:23

1+ y ago1:18:23

1:18:23

Episode #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…

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New Year, New Passwords: SMRpodcast 575 1:03:58

1+ y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

SMRpodcast 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 se…