The Chris and Sam Podcast

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.

SummaryIn this week's episode, find out what's been keeping Chris busy, and why Sam doesn't like the pool people.A local town has come up with a slogan, and we think it's great. We also wonder what Hamilton slogan is and come up with one that might work for it.What could go wrong when a bunch of unknown viruses are found trapped in ice? Want rain, how about using lasers to zap rain clouds, it's a thing?A new frog has been discovered and we aren't impressed with the name scientists are throwing around for it.We learn Teslas can get confused by the moon, PB Tech had a sale, more air traffic controllers are wanted in the US.And we dive deep into the commerce commission report on supermarkets.All this and much more. Come check it out, say hi, and let us know what you are up to.LinksWoodville comes up with a sloganBunch of viruses trapped in iceLasers to burst rain cloudsTeslas get confused by the moonNew frog discovered, is it a zombie frog?Gamers being offered air traffic controller jobsCommerce Commission report on Supermarkets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris and his vacuum cleaner story make an appearance in this week's episode. Sam is back from Christchurch. He went to a Lego show, saw a Sunday Market, experienced a gem store, saw some random on roller blades and a lot more.How does a business owner in Christchurch keep the homeless away? By rickrolling them it seems.Sam saw the doco A Glitch in the Matrix. Find out what he thought about that.We get an update on how the summer school tutoring Chris has been doing. We also have a crazy Trademe auction which isn't as great as it sounds.And was the microwave we know today invented to microwave hamsters? Maybe.Come find out about all of this and much more.Videos LinksRickrolled in ChristchurchBezos Lands and Says Dumb ShitThrone Made of 10,000 Pieces of Junk MailA Glitch in the Matrix Doco Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWelcome along to the podcast, randomness, technology and life is what we are all about. This week we discuss the latest Colin McGregor Fight mixed in with the NZ Olympic crappy uniform.We talk about savvy Kiwis using scripts to nab rooms, crazy child names and demolition down under.Billionaires and rockets get a mention, and a firenado that threatens weed in Weed. Plus much more. Come check it out and tell a friend.LinksColin McGregor FightIceland has success with 4 day weekFirenado threatens a Weed Farm in WeedTech Savvy Kiwis Snapping Up MIQ RoomsDemolition down underSuperprof – Chris Gets WorkCrazy Child NamesThey are Ushttps://www.ft.com/content/621ddc59-11fe-4101-8abf-701a53b2475fThe Pod swap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris celebrates early for being consistent with the gym, marking those small wins can help you with your goals.Sam talks about how Amazon is no shipping to New Zealand.Trumps been busy putting together a class action lawsuit against technology companies, all while asking his supporters to fund it.A football final has drama with lasers.People in Bangladesh get excited about a small cow. While people in the US are upset about a peacock and put a hit out on it.We learn about how in demand criminal negotiators are, how a man had a foolproof way to win the lottery, and what does an 11 year old genius want to do? Find out in our latest episode of randomness, technology and life.LinksBill Cosby is Still a Piece of ShitAmazon shipping to NZ nowClass action law suit by TrumpLaser in the eyes SoccerBangladesh people going to look at a dwarf cowHit put out on a peacockMurder to Win the Lottery Criminal Negotiators 11 Year old genius wants to be immortal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryFrom our Fieldays 2021 interview series,Sam catches up with the Saucerer to find out about 2 new exciting products they have brought to the market.The Blazin' BBQ Sauce and the BBQ Blacksauce Whanau Favourite.Find out what makes these sauces unique and what goes into crafting such a fine product.Website Wild West Worcester Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryFrom our Fieldays 2021 interview series Sam talks to Scott from the University of Waikato Engineering department.They team up with different growers and organisations to overcome problems within industry. On display at this years Fieldays the University of Waikato team had on display a kiwifruit orchard survey robot, an grape vine pruner and a robotic asparagus harvester.Sam talks to Scott about the asparagus harvester to learn how involved he was with it, and the 2 different ways of approaching grape vine pruning.WebsiteUniversity of Waikato WebsiteLeading the Robotics Revolution at Fieldays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryFrom our Fieldays 2021 interview series, Sam talks to Glen from Truly Treasured, a complete pet loss business.Not matter the size of your pet Truly Treasured can help you with cremations, special keepsakes and much more.Find out how it all started, services offered and the area they cover.Website Truly Treasured Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryFrom our Fieldays 2021 interview series Chris talks to Kylie to learn about Spectre an AI quality control tool used to help grade fruit. Easy to use via a simple app with better results than traditional methods.Spectre is made by Hectre, the orchard management platform growers love to use.Website Hectre Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummarySam talk to Logan and Tom from Shear Edge. A forward thinking company using wool with plastics to make new and exciting products.Find out how they got started and what the future holds for this fast growing startup.WebsiteShear Edge WebsiteShear Edge on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryFrom our Fieldays 2021 interview series Chris talks to Jake and James, and finds out about their invention they came up with as part of the Crocodile Pit at St Pauls Collegiate.Links St Pauls Collegiate Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryFrom our Fieldays 2021 interview series Sam catches up with Nathan and Destine Hull to find out about their amazing work and sculptures.They were showcasing their work at the Duroweld tent at Fieldays. One eye-catching piece was a unicorn that took over 400 hours to make.Nathan Hull Sculpture Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryFrom our Fieldays 2021 interview series Chris talks to Grant and Derrick about Knowby.The simple platform that empowers people with the information they need, where and when they need them.Find out how Knowby came about and how it's helping companies big and small.LinksKnowby Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.