The Chris and Sam Podcast

SummaryThis week we have an update on how the podcast host move went. And Chris has a new life experiment which seems to be working out well for him.An Aliexpress seller has annoyed Sam this week.We talk about the suitcases in the news this week. SCOMO gets a mention.What's the deal with a co-pilot jumping out of a plane? And why is a Tesla fan doing his own experiment of trying to hit a child?More IRS agents are needed. With deadly force on the cards.And we learn all about splooting squirrels and what other animals sploot.All this and more packed into 28 minutes and 42 seconds.LinksSplooting AnimalsGrisly suitcase findSCOMO and PortfoliosCo-Pilot Jumps out of PlaneTesla Fan to Conduct Own TestMore IRS Agents NeededScottish Group Appoints Mas as First Ever Period Dignity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIn this latest episode we cover all the things you need to know about.Find out about our plans to change podcast hosting and what that means.Chris went to the Dr's this week. Find out where they examined him.The Tesla Model Pi is an actual thing.We learn what a knife missile is and what it can do and who it took out this week.Trumps raided by the FBI. What for and how hard is it to get that done?Chris recommends his favourite period drama this week. And we talk about the famous people that died this week.LinksTesla Model PiDiner discovers dinosaur footprintsKnife Missile ExplainedTrump raided by the FBIPride and Prejudice and ZombiesWildfire Started by Man Killing SpiderNichelle Nichols DiedOlivia Newton-John Died Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary:This week we find out how Sam went at the Dr's and where he's started to volunteer. Chris had some time off from work. Learn what he's been up to.We learn about Saudi Arabia and it's a new idea for a city. Sneaky scammers are around.And we bring you not one, not two, but three interesting Kickstarter projects.All this and so much more. Packaged into 30 minutes of magic for your brain.LinksSaudi Arabia's Plan for a New City Kickstarter – Abacus Computer Kickstater – PODMKR Kickstarter – Focus Timer Lost body still missing after 3 years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe are back this week. We talk about what we've been up to.This episode is a real mixed bag. We learn of 2 huge playgrounds being built in NZ.Did a chess robot really go on a rampage? Or was a kid just a bit impatient?Opossum world is closing. Find out how we feel about that. What is CANZUK and why does Chris like it so much?If you lost a lot of bitcoin. What lengths would you go to to find it?All this and so much more. Come check it out.LinksFirst all inclusive playground for NZ being built in Hamilton Chess robot breaks child's finger New planes for the Air Force Opossum World Closing Down CANZUK Auckland's ‘Robot Llama' shortlisted for an architectural award Motorsport to end at Pukekohe Christopher Luxon and his Social Media account Netflix Goof in Resident Evil Show High Court Case over Foam Tyres Man Tries to Find his Missing Bitcoin Weird Kmart Packaging  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryEpisode 387 is here. We powered through some technical difficulties to bring you this audio gold.This week we cover:The giant savage snails that can cause brain problems.How did Indian scammers scam Russian punters? And what's up with a Chinese ice-cream that doesn't melt?BMW has decided to start charging micro transactions for basic car functions. Which seems crazy to us.Mark Hamill replies to a tweet about Hamilton named after him. Caffeinated water is now a thing.And we talk about a mini pixel artboard that's on Kickstarter.LinksGiant Savage Snails Indians Scam Russian Punters Mark Hamill – Founder of Hamilton Chinese Ice Cream that Doesn't Melt Caffeinated Water for the Health Conscious BMW to Charge a Monthly Fee for Heated Seats Minbay Pixel Artboard Kickstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIn the latest episode of the podcast you're going to learn a lot.L&T is coming back. That's right. A drink you've probably never heard of it making a comeback.We talk about electric scooter racing and why we think it's awesome. And we explain how big wave surfing is judged.Who visited Chris this week?We cover some big companies in NZ doing some cool stuff.And a Brazilian influencer got into some medical issues by not farting. Turns out she's not the only one.All of this and more. Come listen and tell a friend.LinksElectric Scooter Racing L&T is Coming Back Biggest Waves in the World are Judged How? Online Pastor Liked Someone at Starbucks From Zero to $40 Million – FileInvite Story Qual IT Sold Offshore Brazlian Influencer Wheelchair Bound Can't use the Word Wheta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIn this week's episode. Chris gets all the US news out of his system. Find out about Trump and the Secret Service. And Rudy being assaulted while giving a speech.Sam got back from a trip to New Plymouth which means trips to museums. Find out what the highlights were for him.Windows 98 is still going strong… in space. Find out what got and update his week.We learn about Fat Bastard Pies and their plans for a subscription service.All this and so much more.LinksTATATM Museum Rocket Labs Moon Mission Rudy Giuliani Assaulted Fat Bastard Pies Fake Navy Seal Roe VS Wade Craziness Windows 98 update in space Wrong flag at KISS concert  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe get an update on what's going on with Sam's car repairs this week. And Chris has been learning to walk again. Find out what that means.Arepa's smart drink is expanding into new markets and has large companies keen to buy them out.NZ is going to be hit by a CO2 shortage. What does this mean and where were we getting our CO2 from?We talk about clothes that grow. Which looks pretty special, if you get what we mean.Christchurch council is embracing school e-sports which is great to see.We cover a dumb way of delivering drugs. An E-bike for surfers and a podiatrist that didn't know what they were doing.All of this and so much more in this week's episode. Have a listen, let us know what you think.LinksWorlds greatest con podcast Tauranga podiatrist deformed patients feet Arepa Smart Drink Expanding CO2 Shortage to hit New Zealand Mobile Drug Delivery E-Bike for Surfers Christchurch Council Embracing E-Sports  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we have your randomness technology and life.Sam got rear ended this week and the people took off. He's getting it fixed already due to the insurance company having their own repair shop.What does a R15 Wiggles show mean? We have no idea.We cover the latest in AI. Who want creepy images made for them by a computer? We do.Apparently there is a shortage of tampons and one person has the reason why. Transgender people. They also have a special take on global warmingAn elephant really didn't like an old lady. Find out what it did after it killed her.A bunch of kids and adults were given floor sealant instead of milk. How does that happen?And some guy was sick of buying shoes so got some tattooed on his feet. Which looked stupid and we're not sure it made any sense.All this and much more. Some check it out.LinksWiggles R15 Show DALL.E AI Image Tool Sentinent AI Tampon Shortage Explained Global Warming is Good for Us? Floor Sealent Given Instead of Milk Man Tattoos Shoes on his Feet  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris has been busy this week with opportunities being thrown at him from all fronts.He also gives us his in depth review of Top Gun Maverick.Sam went to a funeral since the last episode. And made a big mistake while at the after function. Find out what happened.Big congratulations to friend of the podcast Guy Pigdon. He picked up best oceanic actor award in Amsterdam.On the tech front this week we learn about solar panels that work at night. And the new accessory that will be coming with the electric Ford F150.We learn about some crazy gun facts.What is Morbius and why is it coming back?We learn about Madonna's latest art project which is NSFW.And will World Chase Tag be coming to Hamilton? We hope so. Find out how and why this is happening and how you can help.All this and much more all wrapped up in audio goodness for you to enjoy.Remember to share with a friend.LinksSolar panel that works at night Ford F150 to have Tesla charging cable Morbius is coming back Madonna's latest art project World Chase Tag – Boosted Sport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryOur weekly catch up with wonky internet this time. Fun for everyone.We talk about one of NZ's top youtubers. A guy that's been around almost since the start and you might not have heard of him.A cyclist almost loses an eye at the podium.We talk about a couple of helicopter records set many years ago and how crazy they were. Sticking with the record theme. A teenager in Auckland attempts to set a new world record for the most LEGO train carriages.Japans plans of dumping nuclear waste into the ocean might not be safe. Who knew.A man travels a crazy distance to go on a Tinder date.Another week which means more shootings in America. This time at a school.And we cover what a pair of kleptomaniac cats bring back home. After forming a gang to prowl the streets of Tauranga.All this and much more. So come and have a listen to the best podcast around. Covering randomness, technology and life every single week.LinksTop NZ YouTuberHelicopter records setLEGO train record broke in NZJapan might not be allowed to dump their nuclear waste into the oceanLongest Tinder date distance travelled More shootings in the USKleptomaniac Cats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIn this week's episode, find out who was having an interesting interaction at the post shop. And just how did Chris get home after work?We cover Adam's Birthday Movie Night. Always an enjoyable time.How many people are dying from sand collapses? More than you think it seems.We cover the Zoom job expo and just how it failed. What are their plans for it now?A seaglider demo has come out. Sam still isn't convinced this is a good idea.We celebrate the man who rescued a toddler in Kazakhstan this week. And we talk a little about kiwifruit licenses.All this and so much more. Come check it out and let us know what you think.LinksThe Thing Outland Sand collapses – No Deeper than Knee Height Zoom Job Expo Fails Digger Ram Raid – Nothing stolen Seaglider Demo has come out Kazakhstan toddler rescue Kiwifruit licenses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryHow does one mistake a woman for a hippo? Well we're not sure but that's the reasoning of a man in South Africa recently.Locally a man and son are found not guilty of chopping off an intruders finger. What led them to do this.Smoking can be hazardous for your health especially if you are flying a plane it seems.The worlds most remote post office is hiring for it's next season. What does this job entail and what would you get paid?We have the story of woman who loves her cat so much she's found a way to make sure she can rent a house with it. We're not so sure it is a good plan.A pet duck solves a murder case. And a woman drops her phone down the toilet. What happens next is amazing.All this and much more in this weeks podcast. Come check it out and tell a friend.LinksBlack South African Shoots woman he mistakes for a hippo Father and son not guilty of chopping off robbers finger Smoking on plane causes it to crash Worlds most remote post office hiring What to do if you want to rent with a cat Olivia Wile Served Papers Pet duck solves murder Woman drops phone down toilet  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week check in and find out how we are doing. Sam is over some sickness and Chris hurt his back.We talk about the US banning menthol cigarettes and why they do that. A millionaire got off a speeding ticket, find out just how quick he was going.Tourist take home the wrong souvenir.Local company Rocket Lab did something awesome with their booster rockets this week.We ponder if all city counsellors are dumb.The US army replaces a pie after 77 years which seems crazy, and we're very lucky we don't have bears in NZ.All this and so much more. Come along and have a listen.LinksMillionaire gets of speeding ticket Tourists take home the wrong souvenir Rocket lab catching a booster rocket with a helicopter Whangamata lost vacuum cleaner US Army Replaces Pie After 77 Years Lucky we don't have bears in NZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week Sam was sick and had to deal with the Stats NZ people, find out how that went.Chris busts out an impression this week, see if he nailed it or not.We cover a bunch of TV shows and a movie we've watched recently.Sam went down a rabbit hole of 911 conspiracy theories and found a new one he hadn't heard before.Royalty auctions are a thing. Find out how much one for Listerine is going for.Finding out if you have covid could be as easy as coughing into a phone app. And a Canadian wellness guru gets in trouble for doing a Haka on top of a sacred mountain in Bali.All this and much more.LinksRun Yellow Jackets Severance 911 Conspiracy theory – directed energy weapon How long is too long in solitary confinement Royalty Auctions – Listerine Covid app test Canadian wellness guru gets in trouble Pokie losses in the Waikato per day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week Sam is tired, and Chris went to get his puncture sorted out in Frankton. Find out how that wen.A makeshift school bell that seemed good for many years finally exploded, find out what it was.The once famous jetpack made right here in NZ is for sale. Without anything that can make it go. Seems like people want it.And a new form of transport is apparently coming to NZ in the next 3 years. Even if it is just an idea right now.Netflix seems to be stuffing up.Birds aren't real. We find out about the back story behind this movement. And when you are promoting a new book you might as well have a testicle tanning dude in a video.All this and much more. So come check it out.LinksJetpack for sale New mode of transport coming to NZ Netflix and their problems Birds aren't real Testicle tanning for book promo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummarySam ended up at a race track this week, find out what that was all about. While that was happening Chris had a dental check up and has been doing dental care well apparently.Lots of crypto scams have been happening recently. Just how onto are these scammers?A whole bridge got stolen in India. Do the locals even care?When is a potato not a potato? When it might be a grenade. Find out what happened when a local company found one.John Oliver has threatened to blackmail congress. All while Mark Zuckerberg thinks the name his employees give him is fun.What happens when you have 124 illegal snakes? Well nothing good.What's the deal with Russia's mobile crematorium?There is a group that wants to lower the voting age here in NZ. We're not sure on that idea. And a woman wins millions after accidentally being bumped while purchasing the tickets.LinksBridge stolen in India Potato Grenade John Oliver Blackmailing Congress Mark Zuckerberg's Nickname Mobile Crematorium Lowering the voting age Accidental Snake Envenomation Ukraine Machinery Bounty Opposition to Cycle Lanes Woman wins millions after accidental bump   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris is back from his retreat Sam and pumpkin drop Space force are called Anti Fog Drone for Airports Sheik builds largest hummer in the world 870 mountain climbs for 80 year old Renters should buy a house to fix their housing problems Micro Plastics is in Us Poisoned Russians Ants Detecting Cancer Fights at SchoolLinksSam and pumpkin drop Space force are called? Anti Fog Drone for Airports Sheik builds largest hummer in the world 870 mountain climbs for 81 year old Renters should buy a house to fix their housing problems Micro Plastics is in Us Poisoned Russians Ants Detecting Cancer Fights at School Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIn this week's episode, we start off talking about the Will Smith VS Chris Rock showdown at the Oscars.We learn about what could be the largest theft in history, all due to sanctions being placed on Russia.Mike Tyson has come out with his own gummy product and the marketing around it is genius.Sam covers a bunch of Kickstart projects this week. With awesome names like T1 Tomahwk, Incharge XL and CheerTok. Have a listen to find out what these things are.Sam found out what the biggest danger in the Scottish mountains is. Turns out Chris has been there and had his own experience.And Rod Stewart has had enough of potholes near his house. Find out what problems this caused him and what he did about it.All this and much more. So come along and join us.LinksWill Smith Oscar C List celebrities The biggest theft in history Mike Tysons Gummies T1 Tomahawk – Kickstarter Incharge XL – Kickstarter CheerTok – Kickstarter Biggest Danger in the Scottish Mountains is? Rod Stewart has had enough of pot holes  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week Chris has been busy and has a retreat coming up. While Sam tried to deal with a rat he instead got a giant hedgehog.One of us saw the Kanye West doco and give a rundown of it.Richard Branson is being sued and NASA is opening up some 50 year old samples from the moon.The creator of the GIF dies. And we talk about Bruce Willis and his memory supposed memory loss.Chris fondly remembers the website rathergood.com while Sam talks about a payment type app called Dosh.Making rocket fuel in a student dorm isn't a good idea. And we decide we are against juice cleanses.All this and much more in the episode.Linksjeen-yuhs doco3 Richard Branson is being sued NASA opening a 50 year old sample The creator of the GIF dies Bruce Willis with his memory loss? Rathergood.com Dosh NZ Making home made rocket fuel doesn't work out Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe're back this week. Find out how Covid has been for Sam.We talk about the Russians a bit.Chris gives an update of the wedding he attended last week. Shoutout to Liam the groom. Congratulations.We talk about some science stuff. And right about now my energy levels have dropped. So Make sure you are listening to get all the details.Links Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummarySam's feeling average this week. Could it be Covid? And Chris has some new work hours.We're happy the Wellington protest is over and we have some stories that have come out of the Ukraine.Scientists have been busy lately. From magpies to dolphins and even venus fly traps. Find out what exactly they have been up to.We have a Kickstarter this week. A motorised camera dolly. Chris is impressed. Sam has some questions. Check out the video in the link in the show notes.A Hamilton man has annoyed people online with his crappy looking artwork for an NFT game. He's made around $70 million US dollars from it.Hurdling is now banned in rugby apparently. We find out what that means, and Rainbow Springs in Rotorua has closed its doors.All this and much more wrapped up into 30 mins of audio goodness.LinksBob Semple Tank Magpies help each other out Scientists making music for Dolphins Scientists take over venus fly trap Kickstarter – Rover Cinema Dolly straighttospam.xyz Z Sharetank Hurdling Banned in Rugby Rainbow Springs Closing Hamilton Man Creates an NFT, is it a rip off? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris caught up on the Tinder Swindler and really like the Air NZ ad they put out.We have an update on the Wellington protestors. As well as NZ's richest person helping out Tonga.We talk about Hamilton startup Saveboard which is recycling plastic into building products, which we think is a great idea.An old woman falls over and blames free fruit and wants it banned.We learn that adults like to be breastfed. We also learned what jobfishing is.And if a meteorite hits something of yours you might be in the money. We talk about a dog house that is up for auction. All this plus so much more.LinksWellington protestors and their tine hatsNZ's richest person helps out TongaHamilton Startup – SaveboardOld woman says we should stop free fruit at supermarketsWoman now breastfeeding her boyfriendWhite Castle putting in more robotsDog house hit by meteorite up for auctionWe learned what jobfished was this week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week Chris went along to the Misty Flicks film showcase. Find out how it went and who got on the microphone.Chris had to get another phone this week, find out how that's going and if he likes the backup he's been using.Apple created Air Tag's for people to help find their stuff. Some creepy people are using them for other reasons.The Wellington protesters get a mention. GO HOME.The Zombie Research Society has done some research in how dogs will know the zombies are coming before humans. But will we understand what's going on.There is a new bionic pacemaker about to start human trials. It could help reverse some heart problems.We discuss a new way to clean river water. And how can pantyhose help you and your covid protection plan.All of this and much more. So strap yourselves in and get us into your ear holes.LinksZombie Research Society WebsiteMetamatesApple and their Air Tag ProblemDogs will know when the zombies are comingBionic Pacemaker NewsHow pantyhose can help your covid mask Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week Chris is sweaty and not because of all the humidity. Find out what he got on the Oculus to get his heartrate going.Sam's fallen down the rabbit hole of NFT and now owns some. Find out what he's got and what we think about it.The Tinder Swindler is out now on Netflix. Have you seen it yet?Back to NFT's a NZ company is combining this online trend with planting trees.We talk about the largest bitcoin robbery ever and how that all unraveled this week.No matter the technology you're going to have creepy people. The Metaverse has to deal with people being too hands on with other people.Book burning is back. Which is crazy.We learned about a new type of bike rack. Sam found out what all these people were doing running around the neighborhood.And someone calling themselves P4X takes down the North Korean internet.All this and the more.LinksNBA Top Shot Netflix's Tindler Swindler NZ conservation NFT with Duran Duran Socially distanced avatars are a thing after people got a bit too hands on in the Metaverse Book burning is back Revolutionary bike rack Waikato Orienteering P4X Revenge on North Korea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week everyone is in for a shock as Sam shaved off all his facial hair. Why did he do this and how does he feel about it?We have a couple of golf related Kickstarters this week.What do you do if you have large amount of cigarette butts messing up your city? Well you get some birds to help you out.We talk about the Irish fisherman who isn't going to let some pesky Russians and their boats upset their fishing season.All this and much more in this weeks episode.LinksGolf Boar – Kickstarter Birds used to help clean up cigarette butts Irish fisherman VS Russian military River Jetty Shuts Down Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe've been up some fresh stuff this week. Come find out.Is an alcohol free bar really a bar? What's a dumb way to get some dead person's pension/We learn about expanding foam and what to not use it for.A bunch of monkeys were all found after a crash, or were they?Google is working on some cool new tech, are haptic gloves any good and so much more.Come check it out and share it with a friend.LinksAlcohol free barDead man pensionExpanding foam used for impotenceFound all the lab monkeysFight Club China EditionHaptic Gloves  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIn this week's episode, we kick things off by talking about the upcoming Omicron outbreak that is sure to spread rapidly across NZ. Are we ready as a nation for this?Chris covers a bunch of biotech breakthroughs that will make our lives no doubt better in the future.Wellington has a new sign. Chris thinks it is a great idea for the cost, Sam isn't so sure. What do you think?There's a lot of dumb people out there, and we go through the top Not the Onion awards.What is the first video on YouTube to crack 10 billion views? Find out.We discuss some of the crypto and NFT things happening lately.9 year old's are apparently running DDOS attacks on their schools. So a video has come out persuading them not to.Starlink has been causing problems for astronomy photographers. And so much more jammed into this week of audio goodness.LinksOmicron Outbreak is Almost Upon Us Biotech breakthroughs Wellington's New Sign Not the Onion Awards Baby Shark Breaks 10 billion views on YouTube DDOS attacks being done by 9 year olds Starlink Photobombing Photgraphy Misty Flicks Short Film Showcase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryFind out how Chris has been getting along with his bike this week. We have an update on what we've been watching recently.We've got an update on some Trump stuff. Who died this week in the world of entertainment and our favourite rat died as well.There was a problem for car owners at The Base shopping centre this week, and problems for a man that crashed his plane in the US.KFC is rolling out fake chicken in the US. The world's largest pot brownie was made, but it can't be officiated.We talk Kickstarter, and we learn about the world's first pig to human heart transplant, all this and so much more.LinksBob Saget Died Sidney Portier Died Plane Train Crash Problems at the Base for Car owners Magawa the Rat Died KFC to role out fake chicken to all of it's US stores Scientists make an ice cube that won't melt Kitchen Witch Cannisters The Butthole Surfers Movie Make 100: Aotea Tea Worlds largest pot brownie First pig heart transplant happens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWelcome to the first episode of 2022.Sam told Chris to watch the Netflix film. Don't look up. What did he think of it?NASA is hiring priests so they can explain aliens to people. Is this some sort of giant cover up we don't know about?Scientists have been busy lately. One lot has been making a giant black box to record the end of times when it happens. Another lot has worked out how to launch satellites into space by flinging them upwards.In the death section of the podcast, we discuss the crazy amount of drownings that have happened so far over summer, and Betty White doesn't quite make it to 100.We also learn that patients that are in a coma and a vegetative state might actually be more responsive to what is going on around them.A bunch of necklaces that were supposed to protect people from Covid have turned out to be radioactive and they have issued a recall.LinksDon't look up film NASA Hiring Priests Black box to record end of times Spin launch Worlds Richest Freeloader Betty White's Death Coma patients might be more responsive Covid Necklaces are Radioactive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThe Christmas Bumper edition is here. Find out what we are up to. How Chris injured himself. You will never guess what he did.Sam has an update on some pumpkin related stuff and Chris has been looking into charities lately.We have a couple of random websites for you. These include: scan of the month, nuke map, an emoji to scale.We find out what problem astronauts have been having with their eyes and what the fix is.Just how far will people go to win a camel beauty pageant? You will be blown away. And why do scientists like making creepy things?All this and so much more in our bumper end-of-year episode.LinksScan of the Month Nuke Map Emoji to Scale A fix for astronaut's getting squished eyes Beauty Pageant for Camels Scandal Creepy Robot with Jetpack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we are so busy we've had to dust off the backup episode. Don't worry, it's full of randomness, technology and life.We talk about a bunch of questionable movies we've watched. Canon is getting sued because of their dodgy printer practices.There is a sleep bus for insomniacs now, we learn about the world's best preserved mummy. Scientists make some wood strong as steel.And you'll finally hear about why Chris ends the podcast the way he does.So come spend some time with us.LinksCatching up on squid gameCosmic SinThe Movies that made usMechanic ResurrectionOnly Fans account for museumCanon being sued cos of their printersSleep bus for insomniacsWorlds best preserved MummyWood as hard as steel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIn this weeks show, we find out why Chris was so sweaty, the interaction he had with some protesters, and what he brought himself as an early Christmas present.A woman wouldn't stop breast feeding her cat on an airplane, sounds about right.We discover a way to stop someone that is escaping on an electric scooter, we think there are better ways to do it.A CEO lays off 900 people at once, but doesn't do it in a good way.What has the Chinese rover spotted on the moon? Could it be something awesome, or is it just a rock?A man got the worlds first 3D printed eyeball, what does this mean? And what makes this better than the old way of doing it.Plus much more packed into 30 minutes of audio gold.LinksWoman breast feeding a cat How to stop a man in an electric scooter Man had mortar lodged in his butt Man get first 3D printed eyeball CEO Lays off 900 people at once Chinese rover spots thing on the moon  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week on the show we find out just how much Chris has immersed himself into the Metaverse. Will he ever come back?Sam got a bit of PTSD from another podcast, and has been putting up Christmas lights just to see how much he can blind the neighbours.After mentioning Armageddon last week, we heard from them this week. Will we be going this year?Chris busts out some facts about the Haast eagle, a beast of a bird.A woman shoots herself in her lady bits while trying to be sexy on a webcam with a gun.NZ's biggest solar farm has been announced, where will it be, and who is behind it?Amazon is gearing up for Christmas, but is running out of people to employ, find out how many they employed last week alone.Back to NZ, and we talk about Foundry Lab and what awesome innovation they get up to. A Kiwi has spent millions on a revolutionary way to set a diamond into a ring.And the head offices of a company have moved to Hamilton, find out who that is, and will the people that moved be happy here?All this and more in your weekly roundup of randomness, technology and life.LinksHaast Eagle Facts Lady shoots herself in her lady bits while doing a webcam show NZ's Biggest Solar Farm Foundry Lab startup Head Office Moved to Hamilton Kiwi Spends Millions Coming up with New Diamond Technology Toilet to Energy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we start with something visual which we know you all love. It's the super skinny waste of time Yellow Pages.Sam talks about his recent visit to Hamilton Zoo and who he managed to bump into there. Find out how all of that went.Chris “celebrated” a birthday this week, not sure how old he really is now.In the field of space, we're trying to hit a small moon of an astroid, is this for fun? Or some other reason. And would you want to be stuck in a place for a year? Well that's what's going to happen with the Mars simulation experiment.We touch on the Pike River bodies discovered recently.In our tech section this week we dive into Chrome on Android and why it's bad, and apple is allowing people to repair their own devices. Just how reliable is a Tesla? and just how much lab grown meat can you make in the most advanced facility in the world?All this and more, just for you.LinksDidymos Astroid Test Mars simulation experiment It's Time to Dump Chrome on Android Apple Allowing Repairs by Owners Tesla on Least Reliable List Finally and honest real estate ad Most advanced lab grown meat facility opened Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Chris a new man this week? Sam got a great deal for $1 this week, what exactly did he get and how did the pickup go?RIP to John WhittakerWho is this person that keeps stating they are human to Sam.Is there going to be problems with windows 11 and the browser you use with it? This leads Sam to start talking about MacBook Pros and just how powerful they are now.Sam's started to deal with Guiness world records, find out what they are after.Will Elon hand over the money now that the UN has come up with a detailed plan for 6 billion dollars to help end world hunger in 2022?LinksElon and his 6 Billion Dollar Challenge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris has just been on a retreat, will it make him a new person? We'll find out next week just how it went. He's also doing some work with Impact Hub.We have a listener shout out to Jamie, welcome to the podcast.In Covid talk we cover the African startup that is wanting to crack the Covid vaccine, and we cover the dumb protests happening in New Zealand currently.Peter Jackson sells the VFX division of WETA, for quite a lot. Find out what the new owners plans are.The upcoming New York mayor wants to get paid in bitcoin. Is that a good idea?We talk about how a house was sole illegally while the owner was away, and just how often this actually happens.Plus lots more of randomness, technology and life.LinksAfrican Startup to Crack Covid Vaccine When lost in the wilderness with a cell phone Losing your house while you are away in the UK Peter Jackson Selling Weta VFX division New York Mayor wants to be paid in Bitcoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do dairy sheep have to do with Covid19? And who drinks sheep's milk, we ponder these questions and more.Like what is the deal with Zuckerberg and the BBQ sauce bottle, did a Brazilian man actually die from a piranha attack.Joe Rogan got confused about an ad that mentioned him, Trump keeps changing some figures.We also find out where the cheapest house in NZ is, just how much Lego can someone steal, and so much more.Come along and join us in this piece of podcasting history.LinksDoco Milked Zuckerberg trying to make it look like he is human Brazilian man escaping bees gets into more bad luck Abducted child Cleo found after 18 days The Charismatic Voice Operation Mandalorganised Joe Rogan confused about an ad NZ's cheapest house listed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe're backFind out what kept Sam busy this week, and what almost happened to him at work. Diego, everyone's favourite Brazilian moved out this week also.Trumps trying to make a new social media network, and being as predictable as he is, it's already a shambles before it's even started.We have a great discussion about Alec Baldwin killing the DOP on the set of the movie Rust, who was at fault, what should have happened? Well we try and work it all out.The new DJI Ronin 4D camera has been announced and it's a beast of a camera with some crazy as features.Drone were going to be used for a dramatic dog rescue after they had been feeding the dogs for a while, but the plans changed when they found out the dogs had gone, we find out more about this story.Local power company looking for resource consent to build the largest batter bank in New Zealand.LinksTruth Social Turning into Complete Chaos DJI Ronin 4D Camera Dogs to be Rescued by Drones Facebook Name Change Alec Baldwin Kills his Director of Photography Bezos Interrupts Shatner WEL Networks wants to build NZ's Largest Storage Battery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Shatner went into space this week on Jeff Bezo's rocket. How did it go and how much of it was a publicity stunt.We have the run down this week of what has been happening with COVID here in New Zealand, and talk about Super Saturday.A thief has to surrender the gold he had on him while robbing other places as he didn't have a good enough reason to have it, very strange story.There are medical breakthroughs happening all the time, find out what happened this week that got researchers excited.A NZ connection gets mentioned on a behind the bastards episode, that can't be good.What do you do if drones are carrying explosives? Well you come up with a new targeting system allowing you to shoot them from the sky.We learn the reason Andrew Lloyd Weber got a therapy dog, and it has to do with cats.The record for the worlds fastest internet has been broken, just how many movies would we be able to download now?And we talk about some dumbasses that broke their legs while breaking into a place.All this and so much more, so come along and get your weekly fix on randomness, technology and life.LinksShatner in space Clown Shortage Thief has to surrender his gold A space shuttle for a skull New gun scope to shoot drones Andrew Lloyd Weber and his Therapy Dog Dumbasses breaking legs at a Waterpark New world record for fastest internet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe have the latest with the Covid news and how it is affecting us.Facebook and related properties went down this week, is this a good thing?How often do drunk people end up in their own search when they go missing? More than you think is our guess.Scam emails seem to have got more sophisticated for once, find out what almost caught Chris out this week.Chris gives a movie review, we find out what the Russians are up to to beat the US, and the expendables 4 is currently filming.Twitch got seriously hacked, disgruntled employee? Or something else.A man returns a moon rock he had in his possession, turns out a lot of moon rocks have gone missing over the years.There is talk the Zodiac killer may have finally been identified, and we learn about the origin story of the bullet proof vest. All of this and much more. Come check it out.LinksFacebook went down Missing man joins his own search Hamster buys and sells crypto Twitch got hacked Russia to beat the US at filming in Space Free Guy Expendables 4 Filming New cave found in gibralter Moon rock returned Has the Zodiac Killer Been Found? Chris's Talk Outline: Rapid Implementation Workshop Origin Story of bullet proof vests DeFi platform accidentally sends $89 million worth of crypto by mistake Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe catch up in person this week, which makes for a better podcast recording. Find out what Sam has been doing with pumpkin planning this week, and how many times Chris made it to the gym.We finally sit down and watch the amazing piece of film that is Samurai Cop. Find out what we thought about it and what we learned about the making of it.The french are upset about the Australians getting some new submarines, what is that all about.Sam got some free tiles this week for some ant bait stations he is building.BMW has been throwing hand grenades at cars on purpose, find out what the purpose of that is.What would it be like working in VR all the time, and is this something that will catch on? We talk about the Seeds of Change initiative that Singapore is bringing out.Civilization the game turns 30 years old.All this and much more in your weekly fix of randomness, technology and life.LinksSamurai Cop Artist Takes Money and Makes Different “art” BMW Throws hand Grenades at their cars F150 Lightning Tex Edwards to fix the supermarket duopoly Working in VR Civilisation 30 years old Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummarySince the last podcast we've been nominated for the NZ Podcast Awards, not really sure what category or what we need to do if we make it to the next round, or who nominated us, but we're nominated.Sam encountered a drive-in movie theater the other night. Find out what happened.Just how many car crashes happen because of wild boars in Rome? The number might surprise you.Herding sheep into a heart as a tribute.The world's oldest active torrent is a Kiwi made Matrix fan film.Are you keen on some new betting action? Check out the upcoming hurricane betting.Waipa district council go world famous recently. Everyone wants to check out their zoom meeting.A man claims burglars won't know what's in the safe, then goes on about the safe in great detail, which Sam finds suspicious.What is black Oxygen Organic and should we get some? Sir Clive Sinclair died this week. What is the NYC Bike Deliver Militia and the Mad Max cars are up for auction.All this and much more.VideoLinksRampaging wild boars in RomeHeartshaped Sheep HeardingWorld's Oldest Active TorrentWaipa District Council Zoom Meeting Goes ViralHurricane Betting is ComingNo one will know what's in the safeSir Clive Sinclair Died this weekMad Max Cars Up For AuctionNYC Bike Delivery Militia Black Oxygen Organic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummarySam had to deal with someone on their secure phone line for a refund this week.We discuss everyone's favourite Auckland couple that had to go to Wanaka recently. We also talk about what Florida man has been up to on your birthday.Australia is going to get some nuclear submarines, but the weapons won't be nuclear. And a man with an interesting name hands himself in after 30 years.We talk about if we are using emojis wrong, how man fixed his game after 40 years and some of the weird costumes from the Met Gala.There are some awesome new wind turbines available now.And we talk about the potential uses of Astronauts blood, when used in concrete.All this and much more.LinksAuckland Wanaka couple Florida Man Birthday Challenge Nuclear subs for Australia Man hands himself in after 30 years New Flower Wind Turbines Met Gala Outfits Man fixes game after 40 years Astronauts Blood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryHello and welcome to this week's podcast episode. We learn Chris may have given out an email address last week that doesn't work, and Sam has been binge watching Battle Bots recently.Michael K Williams died this week and Nigeria's Islamic Police have been cracking down on some stuff.The NZ podcast awards is happening really soon. So is Trump being a boxing announcer.We learn about a man that's been ripping people off with high priced printer ink for years. The Mars copter is doing better than expected.Chris has some art to show Sam, cos he loves random stuff being called art. We talk about the creepy Speights ad. And what could go wrong if you have an expensive diamond surgically attached to your forehead?All of this and much more in episode 347.LinksMicheal K Williams died this week Nigeria's Islamic Police Trump – Boxing Announcer NZ Podcast Awards NASA Mars Copter Still going Strong Man rips of people with high printer ink for years Amazing Art Creepy Speights Advertising Diamond In Forehead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe discuss the need for fast food this lockdown and the amount of traffic control needed to keep people safe.Chris has an update from his family.Our number 1 podcast fan Jeremy, has been busy making amazing artwork this week. Check out Chris' reaction to it.What is there to learn from a study is narcissism?A woman fought off a mountain lion attacking her child. How did the authorities know they had killed the right mountain lion?Has Elon spilled the beans on why Bezos retired?Tony Hawk has some special skateboards made with his blood.And Chris ponders what fans of our show should be called. Do you aAll this and more.Photos LinksNarcissism study Woman fight off mountain lion The Real Reason Bezos retired Tony Hawk and his blood decks Lead Chinese actress wiped from the internet Ivermectin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis weeks podcast has a bunch of stuff jammed inside it.Chris is back at work. Find out what that means during a Covid lockdown. We find out about some hurricane prep, including a common sense shutdown, which might not be that common.Sam found out about a website called Letterboxer where they will send you a sticker to help you stop receiving junk mail.We have an update on Brittany, the world's tallest man dies, Samsung locked a bunch of TV's and we learn about a giant robot built in the US for a specific task, but never used.How bad it bottled water? What and who are the Cyber Ninjas. What are inmates getting for a vaccination? We also learn what a meth addict did and what's a squid got to do with it.All this and more.LinksLetterboxerBrittany Spears UpdateTallest man in the world diesAirbnb Offering Houses for RefugeesAmericas mecha atomic robotLonely man gets conned into being a Brazilian drug muleStolen TV”s locked by SamsungThe Cyber NinjasAustralian meth addict disguises himself as a copHow bad is bottled waterInmates get noodles for a covid shot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryRound 2 of Covid time in New Zealand, how have we been coping with that. What happened this week that held Sam up for a couple of hours.Is Chris working during covid? Find out. Also, what has he been wearing lately? And what's a new podcast that he recommends?We have a Kickstart for you, involving Dragon Eye Dice.We have a discussion around Segg, a meat type product that apparently was only sold in the South Island. Did we miss out on something amazing?Robot news this week includes the Atlas robots able to do parkour now, and we discuss how a prototype inflatable hand is better than a solid one.How do we feel about Lord of the Rings TV show being moved away from New Zealand? And if you are a fan of old cassette tapes, Sam has a website for you.All of this plus much more.LinksI Spy podcastKickstart – Dragon Eye DiceAtlas robotInflatable HandLord of the Rings Leaving NZPepsi sued over Jet FighterThe Last of Us TV series comingGerman Nurse Swaps out Vaccine for SalineTapedeck.org WebsiteVideo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we find out why Chris had such a great time, and what did he do with a pink paperclip?We give our expert roundup of the olympics, covering things no one's really been thinking about.What's the deal with the power cut a lot of Hamilton faced recently?We discuss what is going to happen to Geronimo the Alpaca, who is Wilson Edwards, and just how much was the Amiga used to control things?All of this and more in your favourite 30 minute podcast.LinksOlympics Swimming Pool AccuracyMedals Made from Recycled ElectronicsPower Cut ProblemsGeronimo the AlpacaWilson EdwardsAmiga Used at NASA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Sam has had a lot of random pumpkin related stuff happening, while Chris has been busy teaching kids in Canada.We've both been dealing with trades people this week.We learn about Bill Gates and his obsession with toilets. What good will come out of this? And is there a conspiracy in there?An Israeli search team asked to join a search for people in a collapsed building in the US, we learn just how good they are and where else they have deployed.New Plymouth district council gets a shout-out this week, so does the guy making a better band aid / plaster. It's called Wool-Aid.It turns out many people work for Amazon, just how many Americans? Have a listen to find out.Doritos came to the party and gave an Australian teenager a bunch of money after she found a special chip.What's the deal with the O for Awesome that's been hounding David Tua for all of these years? We hear about the truth.The longest domain name in the world, and the 24 hour website, get a mention as well. All this plus more, packed into 30 mins of solid gold.LinksToilets and Bill GatesIsraeli Specialist Search TeamDoritos give teenager a lot of moneyLots of Amazon workersO Not for AwesomeLongest domain name ever24 hour website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.