The Chris and Sam Podcast

SummaryThis week, find out what happens when a Spanish bar forgets the mayo and things get fiery. There’s a billion-dollar sick day on the cards thanks to GTA 6, plus tales of brain-melting fungi and a 16-year-old tackling fire with sound.Kickstarter oddities return, from suspiciously fresh wipes to an all-in-one mega-monitor, and much more.LinksDodgy Meta and ElectionsBrain eating fungi infecting humansFire suppression toolBuddy - MovieWidows Bay - TV SeriesKickstart or Dropkick - FRSHieKickstart or Dropkick - PrismaMan angry after missing mayoExpensive sick day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week, Chris has been busy with summits and panel discussions, while Sam masters the art of low-risk traffic management.Crocodile chaos erupts in Singapore thanks to a fake AI photo, Mark Zuckerberg tries to be more human with a pint of Guinness, and the Queen of Thailand makes history as a fighter jet pilot.We dive into absurd Kickstarter products, discover what a telescope ranch really is, and marvel at the dangers of AI-generated girlfriends.All this and much more in this week’s episode.LinksSmelly GamersNo sitting for TSA agentsDrunk business man taken for frontlinePrison for using AIQueen of Thailand flies fighter jetPay to spin streamers chairTelescope ranchesMan travels to find AI girlfriend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris finally gets a surgery date and wonders if he could live podcast his hip operation, while Sam attends a wedding and survives work bowling.The duo dives into the wild world of flying roadsters and four-wheeled engineering stunts, debates the cult of designer drink bottles, and spotlights the Misty Flicks Film Festival.They review creepy movies, get hands-on with DIY event tech, and size up some ridiculous Kickstarter gadgets.LinksGood Juju SodaOwala Drink BottleFlying RoadsterKickstart or Dropkick - Nexus 64XKickstart or Dropkick - NeoPace G10 Pro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris survives next door demolition chaos and pulls an early-morning shift at a US-based mini Shark Tank, where sharp pitches and speedy feedback abound.We hear about the perils of cheap digging tools during the latest metal detecting adventure, while Sam celebrates a smooth online business sale.A couple of wild Kickstarter projects—Magic: The Gathering pens and the mysterious Sipper Seat—get the Kickstart or Dropkick treatment.Busy weeks, TEDx, Mistyflicks, and speculation about becoming NZ’s longest running podcast—plus much more.LinksKickstart or Dropkick - Magic: The Gathering™: The Mox Ink & Writing Collection Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIt’s episode 600 and things get random as always—no live audience this year, but there’s plenty to talk about. There’s tales from a metal detecting rally, TEDx speaker stories, and the chaos of dynamic burger pricing at McDonald’s. Listener messages roll in from around the globe, a skink gets life-saving surgery, and New Zealand fisheries crack down in epic fashion.LinksNoah's Ark Site Being DrilledSmart Fridges Get BrickedFiji CorruptionHelicopter Company has to Forfeit it's HelicoptersVet performs surgery on 4 gram patientMeta Muse being a DickMcDonalds AdvertisingMcDonalds Crazy Dynamic Pricing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.