The Chris and Sam Podcast

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.

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.

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.

SummaryWe dive into a wild story where a pothole actually saves a life, plus talk about cutting-edge cancer treatment for dogs, scams involving counterfeit cash, and how an app helps volunteers assist blind people across the world. There's plenty of tech, laughs, and unbelievable news peppered throughout.LinksBe My Eyes AppHit Pothole Brought Woman Back to LifeMan Saves Dog with ScienceMay pays bond with Fake Money Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris gets a cane and shares his hospital saga, Sam catches a “disease” at IKEA, and the hosts discuss Homegrown, butter-churning while running, Girl Scouts at dispensaries, and brain cells playing Doom.LinksHomegrownPokemon TrapTough Cops in USEntrepreneurial Girl ScoutsRunning for ButterBrain ComputingMechanical Rhino for SaleHalf Marathon ChaosMan Dies in the Exact Same Spot as Wife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris recounts his Auckland trip, while Sam has a weird mail request. The episode dives into stories of robot vacuum cleaner hacks, AI mishaps—including priests using AI—and awkward burger CEO moments. Plus, there's talk of move-on orders, missing CIA data, and aliens. All this and much more in this week's episode!LinksMove On Orders for Rough SleepersMan Ends up Controlling 6700 Robot VacuumsCIA World Fact Book GoneAre Aliens Real?McDonalds CEO VideoOpenClaw Doesn't CareEpstein Walk of ShamePriests Reminded to Not Use AI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe're tackling everything from funeral insurance frustrations in South Africa to over-engineered foldable beds and Pilates reformers on Kickstarter.We hear about radioactive pigs in Fukushima, chemtrail bans in the US Congress, and an Irish family’s creative attempt to skip a restaurant bill.There's also a disgruntled group of Chinese gold-diggers, fake prescription pills,and more.LinksSouth African Insurance ProblemYoungest person to build a nuclear fusion machineBill to Ban chemtrailsKickstart or Dropkick - RollKickstart or Dropkick - PavoArmpit Hair ScamDisgruntled Gold-diggers Radioactive PigsDrug Empire After Winning Lotto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris battles neighborly woodchippers and errant wasps, while Sam takes us inside a creative doco screening (and a memorable car-art project). We learn about wild Olympic helmet controversies, an AI safety exodus, and the Kickstarter craze for "tree"-flavored pocket sodas.LinksCreative Waikato Doco - Creativity in CommunityUkrainian athlete bannedKickstart or Dropkick - Pocket SodaKickstart or Dropkick - COiNRunning out of Condoms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris survives a mind-draining work retreat, while Sam juggles pumpkin sourcing for a mysterious film and fields rabid newsletter replies.We hear about Bad Bunny’s halftime show backlash, penis injections at the Olympics (sort of), and infrastructure fails both at home and in the US.Plus, Sam spotlights bizarre Kickstarter projects, and Chris breaks down a massive Bitcoin giveaway blunder.LinksBad Bunny Halftime ShowWinter Olympics Ski Jump ScandalCrypto WindfallKickstart or Dropkick - The SwiftKickstart or Dropkick - Happiness is Fleeting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryDucks turn dodgy and start hunting other birds, a man survives being crushed twice in a garbage truck, plus finger-ripping hydroslide accidents and teetotal sailors in the Royal Navy.LinksWhangarei Lawyer with Ultra Marathon World RecordMan survives being crushed by garbage truck, twiceMan loses finger on hydro slide NZ Rural GamesDucks killing other birdsSafety at the British Royal NavyClean fusion gets funding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIn this episode we cover AI being used with Google Health summaries and being inside Kindles. A beloved rock was returned, while the worlds best rock climber tries not to die on live TV.We have kickstart or dropkicks this week, a great podcast to check out and more.LinksGoogle health AI SummaryAI in KindlesAlex Hommel on NetflixBeloved Rock ReturnedKickstart or Dropkick - Nisplay Y1Kickstart or Dropkick - Tape Measure ProductivityFree Beer if "He" DiesCareer and Advice BarPICpatch LabelsExplosive Lies Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe chat about the fancy new Waikato Regional Theatre, take a look at stone skimming champs and a French tourist picking up rubbish across NZ, and dive into weird scam emails and even a company offering moon hotel bookings.There’s also some questionable Kickstarter gadgets and a classic dose of randomness along the way. All this and heaps more in this week’s episode!LinksBNZ TheatreNZ Stone Skimming ChampsAdventurer Carrying Rubbish Across NZMoon HotelKickstart or Dropkick - EthylokeyKickstart or Dropkick - OversleeperDavid Rush and the Balloon World RecordCreepylink Link Shortener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris is back at work—sort of—and Sam uncovers the curious tale of a grave robbing hobbyist in Pennsylvania.We hear about Facebook fan pages gone astray, the challenges of modern computer upgrades, and monkeys causing chaos (real or AI-generated) in St. Louis.There’s also a Cybertruck deer incident, and a Kiwi mountain biker pulling a 24-hour McDonald’s drive-thru ride.All this and plenty of randomness in this week’s episode!LinksSushi Shop FB PageGrave robber gets caughtCyber Truck SafetyMonkeys on the loose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris and Sam are back from their summer holidays, swapping bus and plane stories, including a YouTuber’s wild airport adventure and the mystery of “Coronation Gate.”We hear about solar farms at Christchurch Airport, fake cops causing trouble, and questionable hydrogen water bottles.There’s bonus content on AI paperwork headaches, self-landing planes, and Sam’s uncanny knack for winning Instagram giveaways.All this and much more in this week’s episode.LinksFake cop story 1Fake cop story 2Trademe Scam UpdateHydrotech NZTrump Kennedy Center Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummarySam shares highlights from two long-awaited work parties, while Chris gears up for a virtual Christmas bash and reveals some news about his new job. We learn about ground screws revolutionizing building foundations, a dash of TV troubleshooting for the older generation, and the strange world of maple syrup sneakers.There’s chat about heroic acts in Australia, OnlyFans and the IRS, Latvian “hourly husbands,” and much more randomness in this episode.LinksGround ScrewsBondi AttackDenny's ShoesMen with Golden HandsPeace PrizeRig 45Only Fans Job Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week, Sam and Chris talk robot dogs with hyper-realistic Elon Musk faces that "poop" art at Miami’s Art Basel, a stolen $33,000 Fabergé egg locket that takes a wild trip through the digestive system, and a $10 million solid gold toilet up for grabs.AI loopholes, a man with a world record for most T-shirts in a half marathon, and the great rare plant market crash also make appearances.Plus, there's some bonus bowling, prediction market weirdness, and old-man quiz night stories. All this and plenty more randomness in this episode!LinksPooping Elon Dog and OthersPage 2 Stage PodcastWho Watches the Watchers?Plants in Jars Broke a HobbyOptimus Robot FailSwallowing a Jeweled LocketIndian Income ExperimentKalshi Hits New LowsSolid Gold Toilet for SaleHalf Marathon in How Many T-Shirts? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummarySam and Chris reflect on end-of-year exhaustion, tech projects, and the excitement of networking at Christmas parties.We learn why RAM prices are skyrocketing, and hear stories about a gold-hunting prospector discovering a billion-year-old meteorite, a man stealing a Canadian bus and doing a surprisingly good job, and police confusing a toy reindeer for a lost dog.There's talk of Pantone's color of the year and some wild corruption sentencing in Turkey, plus a rundown of a controversial drone strike in US news.All this and much more in this week's episode.LinksAbandoned Dog?Expensive RAMMeteorite FoundStolen BusTurkey Strong on CorruptionProblem with USA Drone StrikeColour of the Year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris is hobbling through the end-of-year slow-down, while Sam dishes out shout-outs to listeners and talks about scheduling chaos.This week we dive into wild Kickstarter tech like a LEGO Game Boy you can actually play, and a pricey color e-ink picture frame. Plus, there's medical marvels like cryoablation for tumors, giant colonial spider webs, magician fails, and a PSA about password managers.All this and much more in this week's episode!LinksKickstart or dropkick - Brick BoyKickstart or Dropkick - InkjoyWorlds Largest Spiderweb FoundJeffery Epsteins Emails in JMailFreezing Tumors with an MRICardboard instead of concrete Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris gets his long-awaited doctor’s results and battles osteoarthritis while recounting his adventure at the massive Metallica concert—complete with broken trains and flaming pyrotechnics. Sam deals with two things breaking: a car window regulator and a barely functional modem, going up against unhelpful tech support.We hear tales of shared email addresses, old people using AI, and how chatbots and hacking are evolving. There’s discussion about local songs and questionable concert choices.All this and much more in this week's episode!LinksAI Used for Hacking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris has a doctor’s update after finally being put on medication, while Sam talks about freaky movies and getting ready for Round the Bridges in Hamilton.We hear about robot fails, googly-eyed art scandals, and a box war madness from Australia. There’s bagpipe world records, buses with debatable etiquette, and social experiments around baby formula.All this and much more in this week’s episode.LinksBring her Back FilmRussian Robot Unveiling FailBagpipe World RecordBlue blog gets defacedDog shoots manCity council helps reduce fines by accepting food bank donationsBaby formula experiment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe dive into the packed Misty Flicks Film Festival weekend (with all its unexpected hiccups), talk about a front door left wide open on Halloween, review some standout Kiwi films, and share stories about collecting Settlers of Catan memorabilia. Listen for laughs, real-life chaos, and unique insights from the world of movies, events, and tech!LinksMisty Flicks RundownTedX RundownNetflix has rights to Settlers of CatanNZ Man has World Record for the Most Settlers of Catan Items Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris is juggling an improv show, TEDx events, and a film festival, while Sam's busy giving out pumpkin seeds and updating his website.We hear about wild weather in New Zealand, a hilarious AWS outage that left smart beds stuck and beer factories offline, and a mum in Austria who let her 12-year-old help in brain surgery.There's also weird workplace blunders, fake babies, and a showdown between Cards Against Humanity and SpaceX.LinksAWS broke the internetBrain Surgeon on Trial for Letting Child Drill SkullBank Staff Not Culturally Appropriate Kira Cousin and her Fake BabyCards Against Humanity VS SpaceXDisconnected from God Because of Fluoride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChina tests a floating wind turbine that harnesses air power, Brazil opens the world’s largest mosquito factory, and a lost train is discovered buried on a beach—plus Halloween mischief and a marathon podcast farewell.LinksAI Mass Produced PodcastsChina tests floating wind turbineLargest Mosquito factory opened in BrazilTulsa KingThe StudioBack Pain Home Remedy doesn't workReserving meat terms only for meat productsLongest con uncoveredMarc Maron podcast WTF comes to an endHalloween decoration too realOld story about locks150 Year old train found Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.