The Chris and Sam Podcast

SummaryThis week was full of good stuff, we went and checked out Armageddon Auckland, find out how that went and who we saw on the way. When we were there we bumped into some people we knew.The John Barrowman panel was an experience and a half, find out what happened.We also managed to see Alex Savage do some wrestling moves with the IPW wrestling show, good friend of Guy from the Guy and Harley Podcast.After Armageddon we headed off the Dollop podcast live show, it was great, find out how it went, who was sitting next to us and have a listen to the special audio Dave and Gareth recorded for us when we shoved a recorder in their face.Amazon want to let themselves into your house now to deliver packages, what could go wrong with that idea? Would you use it? And we talk about a local Facebook page that is being sold, you might be surprised to hear how much money it is making each month.We talk about powerhoop.co.nz after learning about them this week, is this the tool Chris needs to lose weight? It could be.LinksArmageddon ExpoJohn BarrowmanImpact Pro WrestlingThe Dollop PodcastAmazons Latest Way into Your LifePowerhoop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryAnother week, and another long week for your two favorite podcast hosts, Chris has been super excited to tell Steves story and this week he finally remembered to do it, find out what that was all about and see if you agree to how amazing it is. We learn that urban polio is making its way to Hamilton, Chris had a chip emergency at work, the likes of which you will probably not care about.Chris went to the opening of the Wayward Pigeon, Hamilton's newest bar/restaurant.How did all the filming go for the final weekend of shooting on the latest short film Chris helped out with?Duncan Garner has been a dick lately and might get upset if he hears this, but we discuss what he's been up to lately.Sam was mentioned on a website this week, find out what it was for and what he was doing.LinksHeineken Urban Polo Coming to HamiltonPotato Chip Supplies not AffectedMum Fires back After Son Ripped her Off for DrugsElon Musk’s Latest Business IdeaTaika Waititi Responds to being Labelled Treasonous Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis episode we were both feeling a bit blah, but good news is we have a new flatmate.Chris got a new phone this week, after his old one died after being dropped one too many times.We found out this week that the world beard and moustache competition is going to be coming to NZ, has Sam got what it takes to enter? Luckily for him he has a few more years to grow more hair.We talk about another dumb art installation, this time it was a kayak filled with shells, which got stolen. Find out how long it took to put this amazing piece together, how longs it lasted before someone found something better to do with it.Downhill pumpkin rolling is in jeopardy for next year, but there might be a way around it, and Sam is vlogging again but this time under a different channel.LinksRed Kayak in Auckland Artweek StolenWorld Beard and Moustache ChampsGiant Pumpkins NZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryEpisode 150 is here, and what an awesome milestone that is, so much so we aren't doing anything for it, but we do have another great podcast for you.Chris is apparently is an admin for a very old Facebook page, but people still want to join it, so Sam helped him out and accepted all the people that requested to join the page, even if it was 5 years ago.Sam came across some more strange train enthusiasts this week, he went on a rather short train ride and sampled some of the fine food they had on offer, find out where he went and what happened.Chris's bed finally turned up and there was a little bit of a saga with it, of course, find out what he got which apparently wasn't even possible.Sam has a story about a beekeeper who has been taken advantage of that crack him up, find out how everything went wrong for this guy.Chris went to an awards night that was being run by customers of his work, find out how that went and what stories he has from that evening.Will Hamilton be an NZ base for Amazon when and if they decide to set up a warehouse here? One Hamilton Councillor is hoping so.Plastic bags are on the way out at Countdown, there is a new parking plan for Hamilton and a young local entrepreneur has started a business where he takes cheat day food into businesses once a monthLinksAmazon – Bring your Distribution Centre to HamiltonFrom West Coast Beekeeper to Acquitted Drug SmugglerNew Parking System hits the Streets here in Hamilton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we went through a quick and easy setup of the new router here at the international headquarters of the podcast.And on the way to get the new router Chris managed to vote after getting reminded voting was happening, and was pretty drunk.More spam stuff this week, one was legitimate one wasn't.The next short film Chris is helping with to produce is called Bloody Late Shift, we find out what is happening in the lead up to the filming days.Sam is selling pumpkin seeds on his website now, check out the link below to see more.Twitter is trialing tweets that will be 280 characters long now.Sam thought he would give Facebook Messenger another go, after about 20 seconds it pissed him off and he uninstalled, find out what happened.Chris bought a new bed and the delivery of this bed is very imminent.LinksGiant Pumpkins NZ Shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryAnother well-crafted podcast for your listening pleasure this week. Chris went along to the 48hr film finals where the standard of films was really high, and friends and ex-teammates did exceptionally well and picked up a bunch of awards, well-done everybody.Hamilton City Council is finally sorting out the Library here in town and is going to fix it up, it's going to take over 8 months though, why did they not start fixing it sooner we wonder?We talk about the TV show The Block and how the poor hard done by contestants are going on give a little to raise funds for them losing a game they signed up for.An extra bonus episode of the black hand's podcast came out this week, it made Sam ragey as the judge seemed like an idiot.We talk about a great app that has been picked up by big US sports teams, and you'll never guess where it had been made.And we discuss Chris's work situation, will he actually get better at his job? Or will he be forever working crazy hours? What is causing all of this? And Chris is using an app to help him learn where all his time is being spent.LinksTauranga Tech Business Strikes Million Dollar Deal in US Sports MarketNinja Gang Graffiti Bomb TrainThe Block DramaBlack Hands Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryAnother week another episode, Chris is full of food from eating a lot at his bosses place gave him, and we recorded in the morning so sober Chris this episode.Sam finally got his vacuum cleaner and he heard back from the guy he was trying to track down, so it's been shaping up as a great week around these parts.Sam had to cook up a trout after his daughter came home from a school camp with one.We talk about the tragic story of a woman and man that died while learning to drive, they ended up in a lake.The new iPhone got announced this week, we talk about how average it seems.Facebook is trialing a snooze button on their website, which we hope will become a reality as we have a bunch of people we would like to snooze.Chris has put down another topic which he didn't really do, we discuss the cost of sea level rise and how it won't affect Hamilton at all.Sam talks about the documentary Icarus and recommends you should go and see it.LinksBodies Found in Christchurch LakeCounting the Cost of Sea Level RiseIcarus Movie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris is stressed out this week and we discuss if he might have thrush. It turns out we have some tramping stories to tell as well.Sam's been looking into one of his YouTube channels and you'll never guess how many views his most viewed video has.Sam's trying to track down a council worker who may not exist or is just terrible at his job, look forward to updates on this.Possibly the best piece of art ever created in NZ of Nick Smith going for a crap has been unveiled, we think it's great and love the realism of it.We talk about a NZ food delivery service called LazyAs that is doing awesome stuff and going up against the big names in this space, we look forward to when it comes to Hamilton.We have the latest on the part time flatmate V2 and what happened around that.Sam talks about the amazing vacuum cleaner that he doesn't have but is paying for currently, one day it might turn up.Chris reconnects with someone from his past and thinks he has an amazing money making idea, if only he could pull it off, have a listen to see what you think about his idea.LinksEcan rejects statue of Nick Smith SquattingNZ Service Takes on Ubereats and Amazon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week's episode is brought to you by Canadian Club, it's been a tough week for Chris so drinks are involved in this episode.We get an update on how the 48hr film weekend went for Chris, and Chris explains how his cat sling has been working. Is this another failed item from China Chris and bought? Have a listen and find out.Are you after a way of making money? How about buying a bunch of single person sleeping pods and then trying to rent them out as single rooms? We discuss this business idea.We have a new part time flatmate moving in, this time around its version 2, and it's going to be one of Chris's new workmates, how long is he staying for? No one knows, what's he like? No one knows I'm sure there will be some sort of follow up in a future episode.Is Chris the only person around that doesn't have a Swiss Tech Utili Key on his key ring? While he waits for his to turn up from China, Sam used his one to break into his ex's house, for no weird reasons at all.After trawling through Kickstarter this week, Sam found one going for the New York Sorta Marathon, the worlds shortest marathon, a race where everyone can feel proud they finished, have a listen to find out how short this marathon is.We have a talk about North Korea firing missiles and the pointlessness of an app when you have no bomb shelters.Sam found a great website to get all your news from this week, it's called HVPER.COM and you should check it out if you are keen to keep up to date about current news from a huge range of resources all on one page.Plus, more, in this action packed semi drunk episode of the podcast.LinksSleeping Pods Advertised as $200 Auckland ApartmentsThe New York Sorta MarathonHvper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryAnother week, another great episode of everyone's favourite podcast.Another busy week, with Chris telling more enthralling stories about his work, he really does need better work stories. He went to Palmerston North for work and while it's hard to imagine, he managed to make a dick of himself while down there.We do a brief catch up about TEDx Ruakura, the HP48hr Film comp is on this weekend, find out who and what we are doing.Sam got ragey looking at art this week, find out what annoyed him.We discuss the Indian scammer that Sam recorded earlier on in the week, and discuss another spam email that was a lot better than last week's attempt.Sam fills us in on how his meeting with the Mayor went, all to with growing a giant pumpkin of course.One of our mighty podcast listeners made sure Chris is enrolled to vote in the upcoming election, big shout out to Quentin for sorting that out for Chris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummarySam got rung by one of those Indian scammers trying to fix his computer. The scammer got upset and hung up on him. Luckily, Sam recorded the conversation.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryYou'll never guess what Chris has bought for the cat now to keep it happy, we recieved some amazing spam offers this week.Sam had to deal with crazy man weilding some LED lights, we aren't too sure what that is all about, Chris feels old again that he can't joing the Rocket League collegiate team.Will the railway here in the Waikato ever be sorted, find out the story behind cat nuts, how Chris ended up naked at the gym once and Sam has an even more disturbing gym story.LinksHamilton City Councillor Accused of Using Homophobic InsultsSeagull Rips off Mans TesticleRocket LEague is invading College CampusesA Train to Hamilton Every 15 Minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummarySam had an accident in the kitchen and had to deal with a hot mouth, Chris left his phone upstairs and this led to us discussing him missing notifications, and we learnt how he went at the NZ Stage Combat School workshop he ended up finding himself at.Some asshole boy racers went and destroyed a track for lawn mower racing down in Taranaki.We talk about Rotorua’s plans to import $90,000 worth of mud from Korea for a mud festival.Sam has a meeting coming up with the Mayor who is apparently keen to grow a giant pumpkin.All this and more, make sure to check out the past episodes and say hi.LinksRotorua Lakes Council Backs down on Imported Korean MudVandels Cut Loose on Lawnmower Track Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week's podcast is bought to you by black heart rum, Chris consumed most of it the night before this was recorded, he was drinking and playing Dungeons and Dragons like a boss.We watched the movie Green Room this week, Chris had been wanting Sam to watch it for a while and it turns out it's a pretty good film, well worth a watch, and we also checked out the Spanish film Daemon.After this podcast was recorded Chris was off to Auckland to do a theatre fight class, what could go wrong? Expect a report back on that in next weeks episode.We discuss the Parkin drawing prize winner, and wonder if something shady was happening with the judges as some pieces of old carpet held up by string won it.Chris did a grown up thing this week and finally sorted out some insurance for his car, which is good as he doesn't want to pay out a bunch of money for damaging someone else's car like he did a couple of weeks ago.We heard about the dumbass trying to steal some tyres from a ute in Dundun this week, he got made to put them back on by the owner.LinksI’m No ViglilantePile of Carpet Wins $20,000 Drawing PrizeDaemonium: Soldier of the UnderworldGreen Room Movie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIn this latest episode of the podcast we talk about a couple of great podcasts you should check out, Chris has been location scouting for an upcoming short film.We learnt about an amazing maze that turned out to be super average.And while we are talking Chris reminisces about his time in London and we learn about his exceptional dating skills, which you don't want to miss.LinksThe Worst Maze EverMicrosoft Paint to be KilledBlack Hands Podcast – Blaine Mass Murder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryAn end of an era this week as Chris finishes off the last of his beloved Kingfisher beer, will the podcast ever be the same again? Our part time flatmate has also moved out. Cambridge has decided to get a new rebranded logo, some people aren't too happy with it and we put out two cents into the conversation around it.Chris hits us with some Bic pen facts he recently learnt, and some other fact which is really amazing and involves lighters.Sam had a strange interaction with a woman at the supermarket, find out what happened and what made it weird.No update this week on the share plum, maybe next week will be the week Sam tries it out and reports back on how well it worked.We get an update from Chris's small car accident he talked about last week, how much will he be paying out the ding he put into a fellow actors car, find out in this episode.The new Doctor Who got announced this week, which seems to have upset some people, and we talk a bit about the difference between patents and trademarks and how they have come up with recently.LinksCambridge gets a C after $11,000 re-brandingDoctor Who: Jodie Whittaker Named in Title Role Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis is a double length episode as we have had so much happening and we missed last week's episode, find out about Chris's acting gig where he was a gladiator, a dead body and more. We also all learnt about ASMR which seems a bit creepy, check out the video below and see what you think about it.Sam went down south and had to deal with a lot of snow, find out what happened and what other sites he saw in his travels.Chris didn't like a new product from Moro, and Sam is going to eat a random plum sometime in the future that he got for free from some Asian guy, apparently it should be interesting, find out why. All this plus more, come check it out.LinksEscape Artists ChristchurchRoman Empire: Reign of BloodTVNZ say Kiwis are Treating Netflix Like a Pet  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWhat excitement has been happening this week in the lives of your intrepid podcast hosts? Recording this podcast episode in freezing conditions. Well not too much actually, but never fear, we've got some stuff for you in this episode, like:Chris has been working a lot this week, and it may or may not have taken a toll on him, hence him drinking Desparados when recording this episode of the podcast.Nintendo launched another mini system this week, the Nintendo SNES mini with 21 games contained within it, it's available now for pre order and it comes out at the end of September, Sam jumped on the chance and pre ordered his through Mighty Ape without even knowing how much it was going to cost.We learnt about the Inspirobot website that makes awesome inspirational quotes using the power of AI.We learnt about an American YouTuber that thought it would be a good idea to get shot by a gun and try and stop the bullet with a book.Chris did a newspaper interview along with Adam about the short film Only Humane, and we are taking part in another 48hr film later on in the year with a newish team, find out who is also on the team that Chris is quite happy about.LinksDesporadosNintendo SNES Classic Edition ConsoldeInspirobotWould a Book Stop a Bullet? YouTube Star Now DeadDarwin Awards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryAnother week and another awesome podcast episode, listen to find out what we have been up to, highlights this week include:Chris had to deal with all the fog in Hamilton, find out how that affected his travel plans, and find out where he was going.Find out how Uber caused Chris some issues as well on his travels.Exciting news for broadcast TV here in NZ, and it means we can watch normal TV now, that is TV1 and TV2 are now going to broadcast their channels live online, we'll see how well that pans out.We learnt about the clock in the wall this week, it's been beeping every day for the last 13 years, how it got in there is an amusing story.Sam got the best spam email this week, it involves money and children and it's great.Chris had some good news, when a television production contacted him and wants him to do some more work on a show he's been on before.TEDx Ruakura is fast approaching, Chris as you know is the speaker coach, and TEDx Ruakura had a Salon event on Thursday which was great, and the speakers were all announced, including Sam, he'll be there doing a talk, you'll have to guess on what as it's all secret squirrel.LinksFamily Tormented by Alarm ClockRoman Empire: Reign of BloodTEDx WellingtonTEDx Ruakura Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week's episode is here a bit late, but not as late as the things Chris has been procrastinating with. Find out what he's supposed to be doing.Hamilton has Fieldays this week which means one thing, the busiest time of the year for escorts.We discuss the cat that has teeth problems that Chris is now the proud owner of.Sam went to Fieldays, so find out all about that, highlights include helping people to not get ripped off by fidget spinners, a chainsaw stuck in a log, interesting people and getting stuck in mud.Chris is heading off to Wellington to go to a TedX, find out what his travel plans entail, and next week we will no doubt hear about how that trip went.Homer Simpson thwarts Deep mind this week, find out how he confused one of the smartest computers around.Elon Musk interview is something you must watch according to Chris, find the link below.LinksHomer Simpson Thwarts DeepmindSunsky wholesale from ChinaElon Musk Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris is feeling flat this week, after his trip away he must now face reality and work hard, it might be getting him down.A TedX Ruakura Salon is coming up in Hamilton, find out what that is about.Trademe is launching by now pay later, find out how much you can by and what the repayments are going to be, is this a good idea for NZ?Chris got some bone conduction earphones, Sam isn't so sure they are the real deal, but they do fit comfortably.There is now 7 litres of sweet chilli sauce at home now, find out how that happened, and Sam had a tweet about Hamilton retweeted this week, find out what the surprising tweet was.We are now on the lookout for a new flatmate as our one wants a change and is moving out very soon, she's also offloaded her old cat off to Chris, which it's hard to tell if he is happy about or pissed.LinksCabbie War in Hamilton Sparked by UberTrademe Launches New Buy Now Pay Later Technology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris recalls all the awesome stories from his very recent trip to the US.We won't spoil what happened by putting it all here in the show notes, but highlights include:The flights out of NZ and how that all went, movies Chris watched, accommodation, sights he saw and how the film festival went.Of course, any episode like this wouldn't be complete without Chris doing some dumb stuff, have a listen, and find out what he did and didn't do while travelling around the globe.With the short film Only Humane now done it's festival run, we can now share it, check it out below. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week's episode isn't brought to you by Kingfisher beer, it is brought to you by some random bottle of port Chris is drinking, will this enhance the show? You'll have to listen to find out.Before Chris's trip to the real Las Vegas, we get to hear about how his trip to Rotovegas was, and Sam fills us in on what wheelie day was and what he was supervising.The NZ Sevens will now be held in Hamilton for the next 2 years, we discuss this and how we feel about this announcement.We run through the Why Hamilton is Cooler than Wellington list and get Chris's expert opinion on it, having lived in both places he is in a perfecA random bottle of port is helping Chris get through this episode, we hear how his trip was to Rotovegas, Sam had to help at wheelie day, and a music video Chris was in has come out.t place to know which is better.The music video that Chris appeared in as an extra came out this week, check out Sin from the band Merrin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe start this podcast with a talk about Facebook and the new thing they are bringing out. And then a new story has come out saying MP3 is now a dead format, is this just click bait headlines or is there something to it? We discuss it.Wannacry ransomware has been in the news a lot the last couple of weeks, what is it and how did some random dude slow down the spread of it? Find out in this episode.We got back to episode 10 of the podcast, the one where we had talked about the best restaurant in Hamilton to survive a zombie apocalypse, it has now been sold and is being turned into something else, we discuss a couple of businesses that keep cropping up more and more, one of them makes sense, the other we aren't too sure about.And while talking about Twitter, we stumble onto the complete story of how Chris's marriage fell apart, listen in to find out what went wrong, and how it all played out.LinksRIP MP3Wannacry Flaw Could Help Victims Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWelcome to another episode of everyone's favourite podcast, we start off with Chris talking about how unfit he feels, and how he's going to be sore after going to the gym, we went and saw John Wick 2, find out our thoughts on this film.Chris has possibly the worst rant ever, it makes no sense, find out what he is going on about.Chris talks about Tunde, and you'll have to listen if that is an actual word, or he mean Tinder.Sam got some emails about giant pumpkins this week, sounds like a normal week for him.We discuss the latest worldwide hacker attack, and Chris learnt about some new fancy computer security that is changing how things are done in regards to ransomware.LinksJohn Wick: Chapter 2Extortionists Mount Global Hacking Attack Seeking Ransom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris has had another full on week, which included house sitting and looking after a toothless cat. Chris has been watching Rick and Morty and now likes it. Sam watch a documentary called Silicon Cowboys and explains what that was about.YikYak is no more and is shutting down its services, we discuss that and find out if Chris knows what it is.Chris has been so busy that he hasn't been keeping up with his busy busy Tinder life, find out what he has been up to with that lately.Sam has a can of compressed air with some pretty impressive uses listed on the can, he get Chris to guess what they are, see how you go with this challenge.Fidget spinners are the next big thing apparently going to take over schools, Sam already has some and we learnt the woman that made them 20 years ago didn't have enough money to keep her patent on them going, she has lost out on a lot of money.Find out what the Dream Lab App is and what awesome things it can do while you sleep.Ever use the site/app stumbleupon? We talk about it and remember how it was a mainstay for us many years ago.The TEDx cinema experience happened this week, find out what was good about it and who were the standout speakers.And someone we know died unexpectedly recently, which was a shock to everyone.LinksSilicone CowboysThe Yik Yak App is Officially DeadFidget Spinner Inventor Isn’t Making a CentDeamlab – Android Apps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWelcome to episode 128, we touch on if ANZAC is a different thing to what it used to be, we heard about some more old people getting scammed, make sure you aren't one of them.Sam's in the early stages of entering a competition to win a new car, this leads onto a story from his past on how he gamed the system to win a pretty sweet prize.Chris found out about some sperm that is being targeted against tumors, find out what that is all about.Google has launched an online tool called Auto Draw, which looks pretty cool, it guesses what you are trying to draw and you can pick from its suggestions, ideal for people like us that can't draw at all.We talk about Juicero, a well funded juicer that no one really needs, find out how much it cost and what works better.Find out what the summit on content marketing is, and find out what Chris is doing with it.LinksSilicon Valley Juicer Juicero may be Feeling the SqueezeAutodraw – AI ExperiementsSilicon Valley TV Series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We are a bit busy this week to get together and record the podcast so we have fished out the backup episode we recorded WAY back in April 2015.We bring you the story of Trev a guy Sam worked with and some stories from when Chris was in Spain.We'll be back to regular programming next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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