The Chris and Andre Show

In this episode, Andre walks you through the budgeting tool, You Need A Budget (YNAB), and demonstrates some of the main features and capabilities while also highlighting the pros and cons of the tool. Along the way, Chris asks questions and tries to throw Andre off his game. (00:00:00) Managing Finances With Inflation (00:11:08) Getting Started With You Need A Budget (YNAB) (00:57:39) Credit Card...

Chris and Andre discuss the role of comedians in our current society, with a focus on Jon Stewart's evolving role over the years and a deep-dive on Chris Rock's latest stand-up special, Selective Outrage. They also talk about changes in the American Dream and whether or not everyone should want to own a home. Share your opinions with us at comments@chrisandandreshow.com , or on our social media ch...

Along the way they debate the impact of Dwayne Johnson’s promotion of the film, the overall quality, it’s place in the DCEU, and whether or not DC can ever capture what Marvel did in Phase 1. (00:02:45) Dwayne Johnson’s major push for the film and cross-promotional attempts (00:06:02) “It’s not The Marine.” (00:07:28) Answering questions from Shazam! (00:12:30) Is DC fighting a losing battle tryin...

Since Chris hasn’t seen the movie yet, Joe and Andre give their summary takes first (WARNING: Some spoilers present!), then Chris steps in to give his take on a film he hasn’t seen yet, based solely on the trailers and the hype surrounding it. Share your opinions with us at comments@chrisandandreshow.com , or on our social media channels: Instagram: @the_chris_and_andre_show Twitter: @ChrisAndAndr...

In this episode, Chris and Andre share their thoughts on Marvel's SHE-Hulk, now that the first season has wrapped. They also discuss the expectations for Black Adam and what the future of DC Studios might look like with James Gunn at the helm. (00:00:31) SHE-Hulk - It's actually a great show, not sure why so many people seemed to hate it. (00:03:17) Alamo Drafthouse - The best movie-viewing experi...

After months of trying to back out of his initial offer, Elon Musk was essentially forced to complete the purchase of Twitter for a cool $44 billion. Since then, he's fired half the staff, brought in some of his own people from Tesla, and released and unreleased a few "new" features that no one asked for. Does this spell the end of Twitter as we know it, and will The Chris and Andre Show stick aro...

Chris and Andre are back to discuss one of the things they disagree about most: James Gunn and the appeal of his films and tv shows. This conversation was spurred on by a comment left by John Vincent Eugenio on the WHO SUCKS MORE? James Gunn vs. Zack Snyder video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0edF4CaMB4 ). James couldn't understand why Andre wasn't a fan of James Gunn's creations and left lin...

In this edition of THE BIG RANT, Chris and Andre share their exhaustion over the midterm elections and the abundance of yard signs and political advertisements seemingly everywhere. The guys kick things off discussing how ridiculous political ads have become and the need to smear an opponent rather than informing the voters about your positions. Also, did you know that political ads are legally al...

In this edition of THE BIG RANT, Chris and Andre revisit their most popular video to date, "Why You Should Never Work With Synchrony Bank" and read through the comments they received from other people who had similar experiences to Chris. (00:09:40) T.M. Shamel’s Google Store experience (00:15:15) Ray Justice isn’t buying the “High Risk” excuse (00:22:22) Calliopi Vogiatzis’s car loan experience (...

In this edition of THE BIG RANT, Chris and Andre take on the latest controversies from both Kayne West and Herschel Walker. Kanye has poked his head out of hiding to announce his clothing line and that "White Lives Matter" while Herschel Walker is hit with an "October Surprise" when The Daily Beast reports he encouraged and later paid for a woman to have an abortion while he supports and all-out b...

In this edition of THE BIG RANT, Chris and Andre discuss political groups' targeting of local school boards in the upcoming 2022 election as a way of influencing the future of the United States of America. Along the way they bring up the threats of violence that stemmed from masks and Critical Race Theory, the push for less government interventions in schools, and the growing popularity of charter...

In this edition of THE BIG RANT, Chris, Andre, and friend-of-the-show Joe discuss the internet’s freak out over the Little Mermaid being played by Halle Bailey and the typical fury surrounding representation in pop culture. The guys kick things off discuss race representation, with The Little Mermaid, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Titans, Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon (GOT HOTD?),...

In this edition of THE BIG RANT, Andre provides his expertise in personal finance to try and help you get a handle on your finances by Keeping the Lights On and Managing Your Expenses. Chris sits back and learns from the best before diving in to ask some questions that come to mind. (00:08:13) Keeping the Lights On - What do you need to do to pay your bills in the coming weeks before you get paid,...

In this edition of THE BIG RANT, Chris and Andre go off on Cryptocurrency while doing their best to understand what is driving people's obsession with it and their inability to see the massive red flags waving in their faces. Along the way they discuss the death of the "American Dream," Rick Ross's request to crypto-bros, and the current state of the crypto market. Share your opinions with us at c...

In this edition of The Big Rant, Chris, Andre, and Joe discuss the announcement of the Discovery and Warner Bros. merger and the announcement that several projects are immediately being canned, including Batgirl, and share their opinions on what this could mean for the DCEU overall. Inspiration for this episode's discussion include: Kevin Smith says it's 'baffling' that Warner Bros. canceled Batgi...

In this episode, we get caught up on all the reviews we started and didn't finish, or ones that we should have done a while ago but are just now getting around to doing. (00:03:18) Obi-Wan Kenobi: We give our review of the first season now that it's finally over and take issue with some of the things the show did while also giving credit where credit is due. (00:15:22) Ms. Marvel: Two-thirds of us...

In this edition of THE BIG RANT, Chris and Andre focus in on the steady decline in news viewership and the seeming increase in the number of "info-tainment" shows designed to combine traditional news stories with humor. Along the way they discuss a recent Axios article highlighting the fall in cable news ratings, the shift from news anchors and traditional journalists to tv personalities as hosts...

In this edition of THE BIG RANT, Chris and Andre discuss the January 6th Committee's hearings so far and the revelations they have uncovered, but also why they both feel it will ultimately lead to nothing of substance happening to anyone beyond the rioters themselves. Along the way, they talk about gerrymandering and it's role in leading us to this point, the false concept of American Exceptionali...

In this edition of Is It GREAT or Does It SUCK? Chris and Andre review the first two episodes of the other new Disney+ Show, Ms. Marvel. The series follow the ultimate Avengers' Fan Girl and day-dreamer, Kamala Kahn, as she navigates the perils of high school with her best friends Bruno and Nakia. Along the way, she finds a mysterious bangle passed down from her grandmother in India and decides to...

In this edition of Is It Great or Does It Suck?, Chris and Andre review the first four episodes of Disney's new Obi-Wan Kenobi show, which follows the titular character 10 years after the end of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The guys talk in-depth about the characters they are really connecting to and what they truly love about the show so far, but also share their thoughts on what has fallen...

In this week's The Big Rant, we are sadly stuck on the same topic as last week: gun control. After yet another mass shooting in this country (247 overall and 27th school shooting and counting for the year), the guys are stuck trying to figure out what it will actually take for our politicians to pass meaningful gun control legislation. Along the way, they discuss the Second Amendment (again), the...

In this week's The Big Rant, we talk about the racistly-motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, New York a few weeks back. At the heart of the issue are two things: 1) How this level or racism continues to exist in this country and throughout the world. 2) How this country has failed at every opportunity to do something about gun violence. The Second Amendment to the Constitution states: A well regula...

We break down the latest, most interesting stories from across the globe... without being too serious about it and we try to do it in 15 minutes or less. The idea is to get you up to speed without wasting your time. This week, we talk about: Cash Stuffing: What It Is and Why It’s So Popular With Gen Z Raleigh and Durham fall on US News' 'Best Places to Live' 2022 list, but still rank high The Fed...

In this week's The Big Rant, Chris and Andre dive into the reports surrounding the supposed death of the Middle Class for future generations, namely Millennials and Gen-Z. They focus on the cost of living in their local areas, the "housing crisis" the news channels can't seem to stop reporting about, and how some basic financial literacy can go a long ways towards building a better future. Share y...

In this segment, we talk about the things in life that REALLY suck, whether that’s certain technologies, people, or sports teams, everything and ANYTHING is on the table! And yes, we know that some of the things we discuss have positive aspects, too, but we are here to focus on the SUCK. This week we're comparing three-time Starbucks CEO and well-known union hater, Howard Schultz, against Uber CEO...