The Chris and Sam Podcast
We’re two Kiwis talking about randomness, technology and life, and whatever else pops into our heads.
Chris Hanlon & Sam Elton-Walters
Show overview
The Chris and Sam Podcast has been publishing since 2014, and across the 12 years since has built a catalogue of 668 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 320 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 29 min and 32 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 31 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Chris Hanlon & Sam Elton-Walters.
From the publisher
Randomness, technology and life brought to you each week in a 30 min podcast by two guys from New Zealand named Chris and Sam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 668 episodesDavid Henshaw Art - Fieldays 2026
Chocolate Coins
New Zealand Lawn Mower Racing Association - Fieldays 2026
Bluetooth Problems
Forever Harvest - Fieldays 2026
Galvbike - Fieldays 2026
PostMate - Fieldays 2026
Enivo - Fieldays 2026
Microwaved Fish
Get Over It
It's a Longshot
Announcement and Kickstart and Dropkick
Ultrasonic Firefighting
Robot Beats Human
I'm a Beekeeper
Bank Scammers Scamming
More Satellites
Ep 575Bird Submarine
SummaryChris forgets his wallet and has to brave the cyclone for baked beans, while Sam declines a Civil Defense Centre gig ahead of a stormy weekend.We dive into the KitKat heist, ponder the wisdom of homemade bird submarines and skydiving parrots, and laugh at improv mishaps involving Swedish twins.There’s talk of AI nonsense, including caveman hacks and chatbot congressional grilling, plus politicians snorkeling in potholes and floating Nutella in space.Plus moreLinksCyclone Hitting New ZealandKitKat Protection DetailBernie Sanders Interviews ClaudeAI Caveman HackBird SubmarineGoogle Shipped More AI than anyone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 574AI Got Wrong Grandma
SummaryChris battles tech gremlins while Sam revels in April Fools pranks, with AI-generated gags leveling up the mischief this year.Thieves make off with 12 tons of Kit Kats, black market cigarettes are on the rise, and the world's only NZ Black Hawk helicopter makes a cameo.AI gets it wrong in a shocking wrongful arrest case, a goldfish sets a bizarre world record, and Chris recounts birthday party costume confusion.LinksCrappy Ballroom RedesignGrandma Misidentified by AIKahu - Blackhawk Helicopter ServicesKickstart or Dropkick - NoxTiKickstart or Dropkick - Yarbo MSecret Service Shoots Himself in the LegOnlyFarmsGoldfish Gets World RecordLongest Line at Philly Airport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 573Look No Hands
We hear about boombox nostalgia, mysterious AI gadgets, and a honey recall with a cheeky side effect, before things get weird with toe-sucking burglars and stalkery exes.Plus, news from the world of Meta’s AI CEO ambitions, suspicious market moves, and attempts to make future AIs nicer to humans.LinksProfessional Cornhole Player Charged with MurderBoner Bear Honey RecalledKickstarter - BB-777 BoomBoxKickstarter - Tiiny AI Pocket LabSucked Toes gets Jail TimeCrappy Bank RobberMark Zuckerberg and his AI bot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.