SummaryChris and Sam are back in the studio after some remote recording and illness, diving into everything from scams and AI deepfakes to the unusual world of remote work—from prison!Share what happens when a coffee truck leans a little too hard into its graveyard branding. Plus, there’s a wild story about cough syrup gone wrong, squirrel hunting mishaps, and a graphic novel Kickstarter smashing records.LinksCoffee Truck Banned from HospitalEntrepreneur Ripped off JP MorganSORA 2 upgradedJail working from "home"Youth just need to go get a jobCough Medicine ProblemMistaken for SquirrelDungeon Crawler Carl Crowdfunding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryChris pitches his improv comedy night (and shares tales of on-stage embarrassment), while Sam uncovers the saga of blue garden bags mysteriously appearing all over Hamilton.We discuss questionable marketing tactics, the world’s highest bridge opening in China, and local happenings from night markets to live-action role-playing. There’s listener feedback, some wild Kickstarter finds, and a bank robber who just wanted some peace and quiet. All this and much more in this week’s episode!LinksImprov combat updateBlue Garden Bag MarketingWorld's Highest Bridge OpensHamilton Night Market on the MoveKickstarter - Snapmaker U1 Color 3d PrinterKickstarter - Reekon T1R rangePresidential Walk of FameBank Robber Stays in Bank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummarySam hits up the New Zealand Motorhome and Caravan Show, while Chris narrowly dodges a bout of sickness with questionable remedies.We hear about Sam’s epic six-hour power cut saga, a remarkable breakthrough in Huntington’s disease treatment, and the opening of a massive time capsule in Nebraska.There’s also talk of odd public statues, stolen Graceland, and why ads might soon invade your fridge. All this and plenty of random banter in this week’s episode!LinksHuntington's Disease treated for the first timeLast Words of a President50 year old time capsule openedStatue outside the WhitehouseGrifter tries to claim GracelandSamsung Fridge Ads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryChris has updates about improv combat, while Sam learns about the mysterious world of cryptic Sudoku and questions reality itself.We talk bizarre cheating in stone skimming contests, a walking tree that wins a national award, and new TV remote woes. There’s chat about AI hacking bosses, Jimmy Kimmel’s abrupt cancellation, and all the local film action at Misty Flicks.All this and much more in this week’s episode!LinksCryptic SudokuWorld stone skimming championship cheatersPolice to stare at crosswalksNZ's mysterious walking tree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryChris is cast as a problematic patient in a mock medical exam, while Sam’s on top of the latest scams and wild world news—think painted squirrels, shootouts, and Netflix docos in the making.We hear about Elon Musk’s eye-watering trillion-dollar pay proposal, the quirks of world record chasers, and a new AI-powered Coke machine that’s got wondering how it could be scammed.There’s talk of unwanted pets at Danish zoos, atmospheric pollution vans, and all sorts of weird and wonderful updates from tech and life.All this and much more in this week’s episode!LinksTom Phillips saga came to an endNew scam happening in NZ that is low effortDepartment of WarDenmark Zoo wants your old animalsElon's potential payrisePainted squirrelsMobile Emissions Van Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryChris gears up for improv comedy while Sam and his team go all-in on an ET-themed quiz night.We hear about radioactive shrimp recalls, a Kiwi scammer with an impressively convoluted scheme, and the jaw-dropping tale of an astronaut oxygen scam.There's a look at presidential birthdays, viral yacht disasters, and the never-ending saga of unlucky falls and broken bones.All this plus everyday carry gadgets you probably shouldn’t trust with fire—don’t miss this week’s episode!LinksChris is taking part in Improv Combat the Jokes on YouUS Lawyer Mark Zuckerberg Radioactive refrigerated shrimpCoffee Machine ScammerOxygen for Astronaut ScamThe Ultimate EDC USB Cable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryChris juggles TEDx deadlines, a new acting gig as a fake patient, and some serious calendar stress, while Sam uncovers funeral home horrors and the downside of car subscription services.We learn about pigeons smuggling mystery notes, a woman racing AI by writing 34 books in 34 weeks, and how New Zealand wool makes its way to the US Open.There’s also a website filling last-minute salon gaps, and the bizarre tale of a man faking his own death for love.All this randomness—and so much more—in this week's episode!LinksHow many decomposing bodies is too many?NZ Wool used for US open tennis ballsVW Subscription serviceHairdresser makes Got A Gap websiteAuthor attempts to outwrite AIPakistani Pigeon Causes ProblemsMan tries to fake his own death Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryChris turns up in a bandana as the guys dive into random stories from cyborg cockroaches and giant bees to America’s latest political circus. Chris shares insights from a nerdy wedding, while Sam is fascinated by Ukraine’s record-breaking snipers and Lithuania’s mass drone training program. They also chat about frozen embryos, bizarre acts of kindness from Putin, and a Kiwi arrested for student debt.All this and much more in this week’s episode.LinksGavin Newsom trolling TrumpRare bee spotted by Kiwi in IndonesiaWorld's oldest baby has been bornNew sniper world recordLithuania Drone TrainingNZ airforce is getting some new planesPutin give random guy a motorbikeCyborg Cockroaches Assembly Line Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummarySam returns from a Lower Hutt conference with tales of old hotel birds, dodgy bars, and delicious Malaysian food, while Chris has been hunched over his computer with a sore hand.We learn about Putin’s poo suitcase, cortisone injections, political river perks, and some wild Kickstarter gadgets that catch the guys’ attention.Chris shares the incredible story of a woman who regained her sight using a tooth in her eye, and the duo dives into bizarre AI scams, true crime, and the fallout from Chimp Crazy. All this and much more in this week’s episode!LinksPutin's Pooping SuitcaseRiver perks for vice president Kickstart or Dropkick - G'AMI'EKickstart or Dropkick - Radiant IIGained Eyesight With ToothCrowded House Releases StatementChimp Crazy Lady Sentenced Homeless woman organ donation problem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryChris is back from a trip to Wellington where he masters the art of heat pump repair, while Sam gears up for a work conference and navigates the mysteries of barber chairs.We hear about a toddler found in a bus luggage compartment, a LEGO show packed with impressive displays, and a cat named Leonardo da Pinchy with a taste for stealing underwear. Plus, a fish starts a forest fire in Canada and radioactive wasp nests make the news.All this and much more in this week’s episode!LinksCat Fest Leonardo De PinchiForest fire started by a fishRadioactive wasp nests Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryThis week, the duo dive into the discovery of a rare mineral thanks to a decades-old letter, discuss NZ’s first smishing attack, and marvel at bananas taped to walls fetching millions.There’s also talk of atmospheric water harvesters, board game accolades, movie piracy with a twist, and Coldplay’s kiss cam fallout. All this randomness and more in this week’s episode!LinksHello Hamilton Catch UpBanana art eaten off of the wallNZ's first smishing attackNew mineral foundMIT water harvesterFBI office for NZKiwi wins top board game awardFreddy Wong "We're all Going to Die'"Astronomer PR campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryChris has been busy filming action scenes in Rotorua while Sam’s been getting bombarded with quirky Kickstarter ads, including a battery sorter and a robot chess coach.We hear about a man’s disastrous MRI mishap, why cat lovers are heading to cinemas, and how weak passwords can end a 158-year-old business. The boys break down the Late Show’s cancellation drama, celebrity podcasts, and a Disney dating app led by “The Bearded Nerd.”All this randomness and more in this week’s episode!LinksOstation 2 Series Battery Manya Cynus - AI Chess RobotdColdplay Kiss CamFyre Festival Rights SoldCat VideoFestFinal Destination MomentCyber Attack on Trucking FirmCyber Attackers got Password How?New Dating App Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryChris gets his tooth pulled and Sam battles “mummy thumb” in this week’s episode, as we dive into a marathon runner’s tragic end and a Guinness World Record jigsaw collection.We hear about a creepy teddy bear art prank that sparks police action, mysterious Amazon brush scams, and the biggest piece of Mars found on Earth is up for aucion.Plus: Kickstarters, a Commodore 64 comeback, and the curious world of Uno clubs in Vegas.All this and much more in this week’s episode!LinksWoman beats world record for amount of jigsaw puzzles Creepy teddy bear causing problemsBiggest piece of Mars up for auctionMcDonalds AI hiring tool security flawUnwanted packages being delivered The Turbaned TorpedoUNO is going to Las VegasDropkick or Kickstarter - Dead Lucky GameCommodore 64 Re-done Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryChris and Sam dive into the world of teat spraying technology with Matt and Trevor from Wetit at the Fieldays event.We learn why teat hygiene is crucial for dairy cows, how automation is changing the cowshed, and what makes Wetit’s solutions unique after 30 years in the industry. There’s chat about field days antics, technician woes, and even a random fart song from Spotify.LinksWETIT Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryChris sits down with Maddie from Iona College to talk about The Shear Space – an acoustically insulated pod made from New Zealand wool and designed for quiet study, work, or podcasting.We hear how the project started as a solution for a noisy school library and evolved into a potential business idea, plus the challenges of design, marketing, and learning on the fly at Fieldays.LinksIona College NZThe Shear Space - Award for Excellence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummarySam visits the Waikato Food Show and almost pays $210 for a food truck meal, while Chris recalls restaurant mishaps.We hear about permanent jewelry, a suspiciously glaring "Angry Mexican," and a Swiss startup putting solar panels between train tracks. There’s also a right-angle bridge in India, chemtrail bans in the US, AI-generated bands fooling Spotify, and how penguin poo might just save the planet.All this and much more in this week’s episode!LinksSwiss government has forbidden donkeys against wolf attacksSunways startup putting solar panels on railways tracksEngineers in India Suspended over Bridge designBreakthrough in Thorium FuelNew Zealander Wins Blue Marlin World Cup8 US States are seeking to outlaw chemtrailsFestival Goers setting off Smart WatchesThe Velvet Sundown BandPenguin poo helping keep things cool Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryIn this episode from Fieldays 2025 we dive into the world of sustainable farming with Dugald Hamilton and Jeff Brown from RespondBio.Discover how they’re shaking up agriculture by bringing living ecosystems back into our soil — and hear why farmers are finally “leaning forward” to listen! If you’re passionate about innovation, science, or simply want food that’s better for people and the planet, this one’s for you.Listen now and join the conversation.LinksRespondBio Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryChris and Mark explore the fascinating world of food biotech from the innovation tent at Field Days, where we hear all about how Mara Bio is turning dairy industry waste into sustainable mycoprotein.Mark explains the science behind their fermentation process, what makes their protein different from others on the market, and the challenges faced on the startup journey.LinksMara Bio WebsiteMara Bio LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryIn this episode of The Chris and Sam Podcast, Sam sits down with Grant from Kiwi Eco Net at Fieldays 2025 to talk about his game-changing invention: the world’s first edible bale net! 🚜🐄Say goodbye to plastic waste and hello to safer, greener farming. Grant shares how years working on oil rigs inspired this eco-friendly innovation, the story behind its creation, and plans for global domination.If you care about the environment, animal welfare, or just love a good Kiwi Innovation, you don’t want to miss this one!Tune in now and find out why everyone—from local farmers to folks in Europe and the US—is chasing after Kiwi Eco Net! 💚🌏LinksKiwi-Econet Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryThis episode from Fieldays 2025 Sam chats with Chris from Kiwi Leather Innovations – the visionary team turning surplus kiwifruit into high-quality, eco-friendly vegan leather right here in New Zealand. 🥝👜Discover how Kiwi Leather Innovations is tackling food industry waste, collaborating with scientists at Scion, and pushing the boundaries of sustainable materials with their creative approach. Chris gives us the inside scoop on the challenges (including breaking pasta machines!), the process, and their exciting plans for the year ahead. Plus, there’s talk of recycled paper mills, fashion, and a few TV show favorites for good measure!Curious about the future of sustainable products? Want to support local ingenuity? This episode is a must-listen.LinksKiwi Leather Innovations WebsiteKiwi Leather Innovations Facebook PageKiwi Leather Innovations Instagram PageKiwi Leather Innovations LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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