The Chris and Sam Podcast

SummaryLots to cover this week, from Russian ejector seats failing to Chris trying to get deals on Ebay.Who would send failing businesses emails, NZ Police have a good April Fools video. We catch you up on The Great Pumpkin Carnival and Grow Waikato.Will Hamilton get an underground railway station? What is pirate printing, and so much more. Have a listen and share with a friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe're back, we've moved out of the shit hole and ended up in the new place. Super busy as well, but managed to squeeze this episode out for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sickness, tiredness and being super busy right now has lead to me not writing these show notes. It will be a surprise. Come check it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks episode we get an update on the smashed windscreen, an update about the latest improv class Chris is taking.We have more on the transformer car from last week, and who is Jake Miller and what has he been doing lately?We have a movie review for you, discuss what non fungible tokens are, discuss the latest DJI drone and talk about Brazil and their mascots.All this and much moreLinksLetronJake MillerPlastic surgeon operating while going to courtBoss Level MovieDeep Nostalgia VideosNon Fungible TokensDJI FPV DroneBrazilian MascotsPop up Penguin Auction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryExciting stuff happening around here, we have a new place to move the podcast studio and everything else to, find out how we're recording this episode.Chris found out about the folding BMW transformer car, what or who is it for? We don't really know.We have a local vampire here in NZ, he speaks out about living the Dracula lifestyle, including getting some surgery Chris might be keen on.There is new research out about cats, and how being nice to them may reduce the chances of them killing things in nature.Why did a couple get married on a plane? What was the reason, and were there normal passengers on there? All rather confusing if you ask us.Sam found something at a junk shop this week, and is happy about the price he paid for it. And just how do you sell a horse saddle if you are in Hamilton. All of this and more.LinksLe Tron – folding BMW transformer carThe Westport Vampire speaks outNew research on catsVirgin wedding on airplane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIt seems everyone wants to be sending something to Mars, including the Arabs. The police have done one good thing by creating an official Hijab, while on the other hand creating a social media stuff up.Facebook have decided to ban Australian news sites from publishing on the platform, how will this work out for them?How are US cops counteracting being filmed while doing their job? The answer may surprise you. Looking for a new way to fund raise for your school or community group? We may have the answer for you.There are blue dogs in Russia and no one really knows why, but we have some ideas.What's up with missing price labels? What is the impact hub, and how would you like it if you got caught on a ferry crossing in rough seas?All of this and much more.LinksArabs in spaceTe Huia Launch Date ConfirmedSocial media stuff up for copsHijab Created Facebook in Australia Bans Local NewsAnti lockdown protesters in AucklandUS Cops using music when being filmed Milk Ad Removed, Someone ComplainedNew Fundraising IdeaBlue Dogs in RussiaMulti Stop Route PlannerCook Straight Horror CruiseImpact HubFuneral Strippers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe cover everything this week.Captain Tom Moore died, what was the toll on the US capitol? The Monroes get their gear back.Trump has the “best” lawyers now. Wooden windows could be a thing. How small is the smallest reptile exactly?Do you really need to pepper spray a 9 year old? Landlords are getting rid of tenants fast, what is parliaments dress code and much more this week.LinksBye Jeff BezosCaptain Tom Moore Dies9 Year Old Pepper SprayedUS Capitol TollTrump's New Lawyers are AceWood WindowsMonroes Find their Band GearClubhouse Sign UpsSouth Africa has a new Web BrowserLandlords Getting Rid of TenantsParliament Dress Code Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we have a bit of local history for you, we find out who Henry Swan was and what is left of his legacy.What would you do to be part of a film festival? We find out. How much snow lands in the Sahara Desert?We have a robust discussion around the whole Gamestop shenanigans, and find out what amazing pieced of software is 20 years old this week.Another dinosaur discovery, a woman making lots of money with goats and what's the deal with gas BBQ's.All this and much more in everyone's favourite weekly podcast covering randomness, technology and life.LinksDrone Swarms too DangerousHenry Swans ArchCalifornia Water Futures on Wall StGothenberg Film Festival Reviewer CompetitionSkiing in the SaharaGoats for Zoom a SuccessVideolan is 20 Years OldFacebook Testing NotificationsNo More Gas BBQ's? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we cover the full spectrum of randomness technology and life, buckle in, it's going to be a good one.Some guy here in NZ is trying to copy the red paperclip guy from many years ago, by swapping a ceramic tomato to getting a house, how successful will he be? Find out our predictions on this.Who do you call if you have a problem with the drive through at McDonalds? And what would you do if you were trying to be nice then have a change of mind?How much does Ambergris go for? And what are you more likely to find on the beach when hunting this expensive whale by product? We find out.What award did we win at the iHeart podcast awards? Well nothing actually, but find out who did win the top honours, and we discuss just how long podcasting has been around? When is the first time you heard a podcast.Netflix is rolling out a new feature, basically I'm feeling lucky button, as well as telling everyone what their movies are for the year.Sam heard about another unfair dismissal claim, one that doesn't seem fair. Find out what you reckon.Everyone's favourite leaking lawyer is being sued, for how much and what does this mean for the other people involved in the craziness? We also talk about how one woman used the dating app Bumble as a type of honeypot to help the FBI track down people.All of this, plus what we've been up to lately. Come check it out, and tell a friend.LinksClay tomato to a houseProblems at the McDonalds Drive ThoughHow much does Ambergris go for?iHeart podcast of the year awardsPodcasting is now 20 Years OldNetflix announces the 70+ films it will be Releasing this YearRudy is Being SuedAnother Unfair Dismissal Claim ) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryTrump has left the building this week, how did that go and who went to it? What was one of the first things Biden did when he got into the White House? And what was Bernie Sanders up to that made him a meme?We learned a lot this week, like what the plan was when Joe Exotic got a pardon, are Elephants the missing link in the fight against cancer? If you could rent a guy to stand around would you?Wrong delivery means drug filled bananas ended up at the wrong location, a snail is named after a local musician, and so much more.LinksBiden Removed Coke ButtonLargest Private Land Owner in the USAmerica Airlines Selling Their Extra WineTeam Tiger Wait for JoeBananas Filled with Cocaine end up in CanadaItalian Police Recover Stolen PaintingSnail Named after MusicianBernie Sanders Meme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we talk about the crazyness that is the US right now, what has been happening and what’s happened to the app parler?We end up talking about communication apps, and why people are leaving WhatsApp and what you can use to replace that.We have some info about Hyundai, who isn’t sponsoring this episode, but if they’d like to, hit us up.We find out some interesting facts, find out what is up with Sam’s eyes, what did Chris order from China recently and what’s up with the crazy advertising.All this, a Flamingo flotilla and more, come check it out.LinksParlor Sign UpsExtra ThumbsKinetic Flip ToyBoston Dynamics SoldTelegramSignalManyverseVideo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWelcome to the first episode of 2021, WOOHOOWe cover how Christmas was for us, how did New Years go, and what is the shocking piece of news we received first thing this year?Chris was right about something, we talk about Monkeys involved in an experiment and what exactly is a mega megaphone and what do you use it for?All of this plus more in your favourite podcast covering randomness, technology and life.LinksChris was RightMonkey TimesBan Grease the Movie? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we welcome some new people to the podcasting world, hopefully they will be as succesful as we have been.Chris gives us the run down on the new Jim Jefferies podcast, and what makes it unique and why you should give it a listen.We learned that kitset assembly services is a thing, find out what keeps them busy in the lead up to Christmas. Talking about Christmas, a local legend called Sid Patel does some very good deeds for his local community.What happens when you forget about a pinhole camera you strapped to the side of an observatory?Sam remembers seeing some guy do a Tik Tok dance the other day, and Tik Tok teaming up with Walmart seems to be a huge success, will it transform how we buy things?Ruapehu is warming up, will we get to see it do someting by the end of 2020?Whats the deal with the Cyberpunk game and the problems they’ve been facing?We talk about an eye experiment that went wrong, but brought more questions about how the human body works, and gave better than expected results.LinksTrever Noah’s PodcastHarry and Meaghan’s PodcastJim Jefferies PodcastKitset Assembly ServicesSid Patel, Local LegendTikTok Trial with WalmartRuapehu Warming UpCyberpunk Game RecallEye Experiment Went Wrong with Great ResultsForgotten Pinhole Camera Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummarySam is back from a massive Rd trip. What was the reason for this large trip, and what did he see on the way?Indiana Jones 5 has been announced, but not everyone is super keen to be involved, what could go wrong? Talking about films, what made Tom Cruise go off on a rant recently?Chris got a package from China, and it turns out it was a good deal on a set of roof racks for his car. He can now transport his Kayak easily.We have an update on the DJI Osmo camera that died on Sam, find out what’s happening now.Is Chris getting so old now he doesn’t understand how retail works? Maybe. And we have a crazy spam email that seems to be some form of spam inception.LinksIndiana Jones 5ShakeOut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week find out what we have been up to, and just how much we are loving the humidity right now.Sam’s camera broke and he just got the quote to fix it, is it worth it and should something that isn’t that old break?Thunder snow scares some Scots, find out what this is all about.We have some fails this week, the biggest being the cash drop promotion by The Safety Warehouse, we figure out if there is any aspect of this idea that was good. The other fail is when TVNZ wish some serial killers a happy anniversary.A woman divorces her pirate ghost husband, find out what for. It all seems perfectly normal.Robotic taxis are here, and something called the Christmas Star is about to occur.LinksThunder SnowPersonalised SteaksFake Money Drop Causes ChaosJoe Exotic Reaches out for HelpSerial Killers Wish Happy Anniversary on TVNZRobo TaxisWoman Divorces her Pirate Ghost Husband Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryOn of your amazing hosts is sick this week, or it might be heatstroke, hard to tell.What do you do if your small dog is attacked by an Alligator? Well you jump in and wrestle it in the water.Sad news for people that like to travel, no more peacock’s or any animals that aren’t dogs, just how much will this make the airlines now.NZ’s oldest rock is found, in a drawer. Find out what that story is all about.We cover who has died this week.Just when you think Covid can’t get any worse, it does, and it’s affecting a whole industry we never really knew existed. The mistletoe farmers of America.We have 2 updates on the monolith structure from last weeks episode, and a new Margaret Thatcher statue is causing outrage, find out what the family event is that’s planned for it.NZ’s oldest drag strip has an accident. All of this plus so much more.LinksGunnar Rescued from AlligatorMistletoe Farmers Have a Hard TimeTony Hsieh DiedHugh Keays-Byrne DiedNo More Peacocks on AirplanesMonolith UpdateMargaret Thatcher Egg Throwing EventPort Rd DragsVideos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryAn Amazon server went down this week and caused problems for a lot of companies around the world, plus one that you might not have expected to be connected to the internet.We have an update on our shower situation and what our landlord has been up to.Is putting your mouth on some old relic and blowing on it a good idea?We talk a bit about the Scientology podcast, and just how batshit crazy it all seems. As well as a new concept for MRI’s for small children.Apparently Virgin has made a hyperloop and they are happy with the first test, and a monolith has been found randomly in the wild. Find out how long it took the internet to find out where it was located.LinksAmazon Server Went DownAztec Death WhistleScientology PodcastMRI Advancement for ChildrenVirgin’s HyperloopMonolith Found Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we have a problem with our shower, and we can see it from the podcast studio.What are robot wolves used for and why are they so weird looking. Why didn’t scientists work out the benefits of a breathing machine earlier?One of us had a health scare this week. Talking about a health scare what is with the dump fire that won’t go out and is forcing pregnant woman to leave their homes?How much will a covid vaccine cost? And how much money did George Clooney give away to his friends?All this and more in your weekly roundup of randomness, technology and life.LinksRobot WolvesDump Fire Wont Go OutProject DiscoveryCost of Covid VaccineGeorge Clooney Gives Friends Money Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we find out how Chris went at the Improv Sundae, with a review from Sam who was in the audience.Gwyneth Paltrow has come out with a new lamp which makes us wonder what things don’t make it to market.A time capsule that wasn’t expected to be found for around 40 years made a surprising appearance after only a couple of years, and climate change is to blame. Find out what happened, and what the people who found it thought it was.How good do you need to be at restoring art? Apparently not that good it seems. Another story of a bungled fix. Is this happening on purpose? What’s really going on here?Hamilton picked up a major award recently, but the real question is why hasn’t our podcast got an award?We get the run down on a Scientology podcast and doco that Chris has been consuming lately, and the short film we helped out with needs some money to help get it completed.We delve into the crazy world that is Brittany Spears and wonder just how all of that will end up? And we somehow have a brief discussion around icecream.So come along and join us for out weekly dose of randomness, technology and life.LinksImprov ClassTime CapsuleBread LampArt Restoration Gone BadHamilton, NZ’s most beautiful cityScientology DocoScientology PodcastDrink Up You’re Next Boosted CampaignBrittany SpearsIce Cream Awards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we find out how improv is going, and that there is going to be a show. How common is it for places to pay for air?The sausage king is murdered, find out what that is all about and would he have gone to a death cafe?Minks are being culled, there is a toilet problem closer to home and where in the world can you pay your tuition fees with coconuts?What famous mirror was found recently, how much did someone win from the TAB. We have a life pro tip if you are a train river.Crazy people are always crazy even if they are an expensive doctor, and what’s the deal with super white paint. All of this an much more in this weeks episode. Dive on in.LinksDeath CafePaying Rent for AirSausage King MurderedMinks being CulledTuition Fee payable with CoconutsFamous Mirror DiscoveredBiggest TAB payoutTrain Crash Save by SculptureCrazy Doctors SuggestionsSuper White Paint Could Save the World Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWhy are we so tired and what has been keeping us busy? Has it been exciting stuff, or the day to day grind that is life?Sam ended up doing a radio station interview randomly this week, find out how that went. We have an update on the asteroid we were talking about last week, just how well did NASA do with getting the space dust it wanted?We cover the diabolical iron clad beetle, 0% beer and talk about a Canadian woman Chris would have punched.What is the mascot for something called Safety Sam and what does it really look like? We also talk about the plan to take a Manta 5 across the cook straight.Voter turn out levels are going to reach record levels in the US, but they are still crap. And no buses for Trump supporters.All this and our usual banter, come check it out and tell a friend.VideoLinksThe Diabolical Ironclad BeetleGuiness 0.0Voter Turn OutOsiris Rex Door Wedged OpenCanadian Woman Pushed off the BusManta 5 Cook Straight CrossingFitness Class Upsets at CemeteryTrump Supporter Left out in the Cold Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWhy has Chris been growing a beard? And what plans fell through around said beard?Japan had a mascot competition, which worked really well, find out why they had to cancel it, and what would our local mascot be?A man loses the plot after seeing a Briscoes store, find out what he did.Scientists have been busy building a robot that can do more science, is the the start of the end for us? And talking of Scientists, NASA has landed a probe on an asteroid, how does it work and what are they hoping to achieve?Sam got stuck in a traffic jam in Rotorua, find out what that was all about. We also sat down and watched an episode of Grand Designs NZ, find out why we were yelling at the TV.LinksJapanese Mascot Competition to EndMark Brown has all the JobsMan Snaps after seeing a Briscoes StoreScientists Build a Robot to do more ScienceOsiris Rex on AsteroidGrand Designs NZHuman Challenge Trials for Covid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week Chris finally got to get his Kayak wet, find out how it’s maiden voyage went on the river.Just how much has Covid affected the billionaires in the US, and should we feel sad for them?We talk a bit about a fire fighting robot and wonder why this hasn’t been done before.How did some people get a very expensive scroll dirt cheap, and what did they do with it? Find out and have your mind blown.A couple that were married for 66 years are to be buried together, which isn’t a common occurrence apparently.A proposed tourist attraction can’t be built where it was originally planned for, so will it work if it is built in Hamilton? And will this finally put Hamilton on the worlds stage? We discuss it.And a tunnel boring machine is on it’s way over to NZ right now, how big is it and how many people does it take to operate? You might be surprised.All this and our usual banter, come check it out and tell a friend.LinksHow the US billionaires were affected during covidMao tse Dong’s ScrollDouble Funeral for Couple that Died 20 mins apartSky Garden Tower could be happening in HamiltonTunnel Boring Machine coming to NZFire fighting robot in California Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we cover a lot of topics. From someone getting upset about Maori language week and what happened to their cellphone. Through to Japan Airlines changing their greeting.Chris is back at Improv and we have a new Patron, which is awesome, and if you’d like to become out patron, make sure to check it out HEREWhat is the new world agenda? And does any of it make sense? One of us still hears from the conspiracy guy we know as it’s mildly entertaining.Chris went to the cast and crew screening of Minimally Invasive, Adam’s latest short film and is blown away by both the movie and one of the subtle but very cool special effects. Sam’s been helping out on another short film set as well.The proud boys hashtag has taken over social media, and it’s a great thing when it it overcomes the original proud boys.And what did a guy get for inadvertently advertising ocean spray? Find out about that, and everything else we cover.LinksMaori Language Week – The SpinoffProud Boys Trending on Social MediaJapan Airlines Gender Neutral GreetingEddie Van Helen DiesOcean Spray give TikTok star a Truck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryDaylight savings is here, did it cause any problems for your intrepid hosts this week?We have an update on the kayak situation we talked about in episode 300 and we watched The Social Dilemma Doco everyone seems to be talking about.Are we sad a Vietnamese used condom factory closed down? And what exactly does that mean?Ring the doorbell company has a new product that is coming out next year, on the face of it it sounds really cool, but when you start thinking about it, it might not be all that it is cracked up to be.How much was Westpac fined recently? And for what. A man shoots himself in the testicles, Chris has an insurance problem and what’s up with the wolves in Switzerland.All of this plus more, on everyone’s favourite half hour of randomness, technology and life.LinksThe Social Dilemma DocoVietnam used condom factory closes downRing Doorbell and their new DroneWestpac FineMan shoots himself in the crotchWolves in Switzerland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis is our 300th episode, 300 episodes of randomness, technology and life.We recorded this episode live for the first time with an actual audience as well as live streamed it to our Facebook page.We cover a couple of things we have been up to this past week. We then dive into how we got started, we cover some of our favourite bits of the podcast and have awards for our listeners.This episode is double the length of our normal episode, so buckle in and see what the 300th episode came out like.LinksTEDxRuakuraRBG DiesCarole Baskin DancingMisty Flicks Film FestivalPhotos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIt’s all go this week, from TEDx happening today live, to all sorts of other cool stuff, including the countdown to our 300th episode.We talk about some different police encounters in the US this week. Probably the largest 3D printed sculpture in the world has finally been put in place in Rotorua.What is a coffin confessor? And just how much money does he get paid to do this job?Microsoft had finished another trial with their underwater datacenters we talked about ages ago. Chris has a documentary recommendation for you and it involves an octopus.We have a couple of Kickstart or Dropkicks for you to check out, exciting news about Venus, fire management using old methods and so much more. Make sure to tell a friend.LinksTEDxRuakura LivePolice Officer in the US Didn’t Shoot a Black ManLargest 3D Printed Sculpture Installed in RotoruaCoffin ConfessorDiana Rig DiedMicrosoft’s Underwater Data Centers are ViableMy Octopus TeacherKickstart or Dropkick – Dude Looks Like a LadyKickstart or Dropkick – Nancy Pelosi Action FigureExciting Discovery on VenusFire Management Using Traditional Ways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWhat have we been up to this week? And how are the preparations for the 300th episode coming along? Find out.We learn a bit more about super black holes, not your regular black holes, the super kind. NZ is the 2nd safest place in the world, to do with COVID, but we’ll take it, find out where other places rank.Trump has a book coming out, and we’re still not sure if he is smart, or completely retarded in some way.Find out what Smile shelving is, why are people slashing horses in France? What is used to help focus the largest digital camera ever and the Academy Awards are making some changes to include more people.All this and our usual banter, come check it out.LinksTEDxRuakuraSuper Black HolesNZ 2nd Safest CountryMissing Man appears at his own press conferenceTrump Book Coming OutSmile ShelvingHorse Slashing in FranceDunbury and John OliverAcademy Awards changes for best film nominations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummarySam is currently carless as his almighty Vitz decided to stop working, how will he carry around 186kg pumpkins now?We give film reviews on the NZ film This Town, and a film by the name of How Jesus shows you the way to the highway, a film recommended to us by our patron Adam, which is still leaving us wondering about.How long have the worlds longest married couple been together? And why did Chris bring this up?We finally have a date for the upcoming 300th episode recording, get in touch if you would like to be there. 22nd of September 2020.The Government had a wahtsapp account for Covid, but what happened to it and how much did it cost?We talk about convalescent plasma, Akin City, how an ex cop is now a popular YouTube mushroom grower. What is a hot air concert? What did David Blaine do for his latest stunt, have you heard of new guinea singing dogs? and TEDxRuakura is coming up.LinksThe TownHow Jesus Shows you the way to the HighwayWorlds Longest Married CoupleCovid whatsapp group scrappedConvalescent PlasmaAkon CityEx Cop Now a Mushroom FarmerHot Air ConcertDavid Blaine Balloon StuntNew Guinea Singing DogsTEDxRuakura Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week Chris has a bunch of podcasts to check out, let us know if there are any you are a fan of, we love to hear about new podcasts.The NZ stock exchange has been under attack by Russian hackers, will they get this under control? Trump has been talking about how great QAnon is, how much crazier can he get? A lot more apparently.Like surrealist art? Check out Beeple_Crap on Instagram for a new image every single day.Scientists have been working on making arthritic mice, then they are making bones to regenerate, exciting stuff.A database is out for skin conditions of people with different coloured skin, this seems like it should be something that should have been around a long time.We get an update this week from Chris and his improv class, and how did the meeting go that Sam mentioned last week? Well you’ll have to find out to get all the details.And to round things out a US Teen has been updating the Scots Wikipedia, just how much did he change over the years?LinksDeep Cover PodcastBeeple_Crap on InstagramSkin Deep DatabaseStock Exchange Under AttackTrump and QuanonSkeletal Stem Cells Proven In MiceUS Teen Writes Most of Scots Wikipedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week find out what we have been up to, Sam was away for an emergency and Chris has been busy working on this coaching stuff.What has upset the fame Fortnite so much recently and why did they make the ad that they did? We exaplain it all.Want to break a world record? Might as well do it with souped up wheel barrow, just how fast can it go?What will be the ramifications of the special brain stuff being given to brain dead pigs? Will we have zombie pigs running around soon?Sam came across a man name John this week, who was on a mission to get his clothes, what does this mean? You’ll have to listen to find out.And Hamilton is being slightly crappy self again. Find out how an art installation is going in the center of Hamilton, and Chris went to use a new space at the library, find out how that went.All of this, plus the mind blowing (for Chris at least) discussion around The Little Shop of Horrors and the different ending.Links1980 FortniteBarrow of SpeedBrain Dead PigsOleandrilLittle Shop of HorrorsBlow up Mushrooms SlashedVideos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryGuess whose back? Back again? Corona, that’s who, find out what’s been happening now with the virus that won’t quit.We learn just how tough a South African Church is having right now, what they use to channel God, and how they are dealing with it all.One of the favourite shows for New Zealanders in 2020 so far is the daily COVID briefings, which are back for season 2, we discuss what people like and don’t like about them.A story of some famous gold glasses being found, and just how much did a coin sell for?Sick of Nerf guns, don’t want to use paintball guns, then we might have the next best thing, a gel blaster.There is a lot of things that old people shouldn’t really be doing, should ebikes be added to the list? We discuss.How could someone end up with a chair as their photo on a driver license? And what was Sam’s driver’s license story?All of this and more in this weeks packed episode. Check it out and tell a friend.LinksCorona is Back in NZSouth African Church Has TroublesNZ’s favourite show so far for 2020 is backFamous gold glasses foundGel BlasterEbikes and Old PeopleDrivers License Photo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we had to say goodbye to our producer on the show, Toffee the cat. Find out what happened and how it affected Chris as he trued to organise his first night of a 6 week improv class he is doing.A bit of space news this week with NASA’s Astronaut’s splashing down, and SpaceX is trialling a new type of spacecraft to take lots more cargo into space.Amazing footage has been coming out of the huge explosion in Beruit.We aren’t art people, but sometimes we can’t get our head around the winning entries in competitions, find out what the latest winning piece of art is that made Sam both mad and wanting to enter competitions in the future.Sex starved monkeys are eating themselves to death, and what exactly is the wrinkly scrotum of Lake Titicaca?It might take a while for humans to clean up all the plastic in waterways apparently, and what does a self healing fiber optic cable actually do? All this and more, come check it out.Photos LinksImprove Class at the MeteorNASA astronauts come back to earthHuge explosion in BeruitAnother Amazing piece of art wins an award and $25,000Sex Starved Monkeys are Eating Each OtherThe Wrinkly Scrotum of Lake Titicaca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIn this weeks catch up we learn how the Professional Speakers Association event went for Chris, and Sam went and checked out Armageddon in Tauranga. Where he spoke to some of the game creators who have taken their game To Marry for Love to Kickstarter. Find out what Sam thought it was initially, and all the details about this locally made game. He also bumped into one of our Patrons.Our 300th episode is coming up, plans are underway announced about what we are doing for that.Why would a rock found to have come from Mars be sent back to Mars? Do scientists have nothing better to do, or is there some actual reason behind it. Talking of scientists,will nuclear fusion be happening very soon?We also cover solar panels in Afghanistan, a NZ company fixing photos with AI, a toilet problem with COVID patients. How many emmy nominations did the HBO show Watchmen get, and what was the problem for some Kiwibank customers recently?LinksProfessional Speakers Association WebsiteTo Marry for Love KickstarterGame Centre WebsiteRock Sent Back to MarsNarrative Photo App gets Funding BoostArmageddon WebsiteHeatwave in SiberiaWatchmen Leads Emmy NominationsKiwibank Problem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we have been busy, Chris went to an audition for a role he thinks he is perfect for. And Sam went and visited Waitomo Caves, find out about that experience.In the COVID news this week, could a COVID breathalyser be coming out, it’s cheaper, faster and has good results. Also we never really thought about it, but testing buildings for COVID is a thing, and it can help out a lot.A Burger King ad with high production values has come out, it gives Chris a chuckle, check it out below.How did a brain injury lead a woman into making a business around dungeon and dragons figures? We find out.What would be a better name than camp fires for what was seen on the sun recently? We wonder.A lot of Australians could be effected by a toxic parasite that comes from cats, could this be the next big problem the world faces? Maybe.Back to NZ, we talk about the many many people that still have a learners or restricted license for the last 10 years, which is a crazy thought. And the largest lamington in thew world is made right here in NZ. How large was it, and what did they do with it after the record was broken?And we have a top tip of what not to do when a petrol tanker crashes, something that makes Chris laugh for all the wrong reasons. All this plus all the usual banter. Come check it out and share it with a friend.PhotosbshbshbshbshbshbshVideoLinksWaitomo Caves1COVID Breathalyser TestBurger King AdBrain Injury Leads to D&D BusinessCamp Fires on the SunPeople on Learners and Restricted Licenses for more than 10 YearsCat Parasite Infects AustraliansLargest Lamington Made in NZCOVID Testing BuildingsWhat Not to Do When a Petrol Tanker Crashes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWelcome to this weeks podcast show, this week we remembered a story from last week where a Samoan man spent an extra 5 years in prison, just because he didn’t know he could leave.We found out more information about the Corona virus.Fieldays had to move to online this year, and we’ve been checking out some of the online content, and reckon you should too, find out what videos we’ve seen and what innovations caught our eye.And there has been a couple of big celebrities deaths this week, Ennio Morricone and Grant Imahara. All this plus the usual banter, and maybe just one of us walked away from the microphones randomly in this episode.LinksSamoan Man Could have Left Prison 5 Years EarlierRent the corner of a room in AucklandFieldays OnlineEnnio MorriconeGrant ImaharaPhoto CreditPhoto by Randy Fath on Unsplash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe catch up with what we’ve been up to this week, Chris remembers just how good he is at helping people with written word, and Sam has been updating Op Shops.Fieldays is coming up, online that is, so make sure you sign up with a secure password, and if you are using the same password for everything, you really should get that sorted and use a password manager.4th of July just happened and with that we got a new hot dog eating world record, and the much beloved troll like statue of Melania Trump was set on fire, maybe it improved it.An Australian man has the best reason ever of why he was speeding, he was fighting off a snake.We can’t understand why people are leaving quarantine? It’s really simple to stay put, but some people just can’t seem to handle it.From the Kickstarter files this week, Sam found someone trying to sell a Heirloom tape measure, the idea sounds dumb and the Kickstarter page wasn’t that good.And to round off our podcast we have a couple that you should check out, Guru and Cautionary Tales. All of this plus our usual banter, come check it out.LinksAhikōmakoFieldaysHot Dog World Record BrokenMelania Trump Statue TorchedMan Fights off Snake While DrivingDumb People Leave QuarantineHeirloom Tape MeasureGuru PodcastCautionary Tales PodcastPhoto CreditPhoto by Laura Barry on Unsplash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris has been busy speaker coaching this week, Sam went to get a warrant for his car, and didn’t have a good time at VTNZ.We forgot to talk about it last week, but Chris really liked the design and the product that is called Snackachangi Chips, we honestly weren’t sponsored by them at all, we just like the copy on their packets.Facebook had an update this week for people that use it in a browser, it was pretty crap.There are some new movies coming out soon, see if you can guess what they are about by their title alone, or just keep listening to find out.Cardboard fans for sports events are a thing now, and lots of people are liking this. Would you do it? And find how out it all started, and how many people jumped on this chance initially.Deep fakes are here to help, find out how they can be useful in some situations.NASA have been talking about their space toilet competition again, which is coming to an end very soon. But didn’t we already talk about this at some point?LinksSnackachangi Chip LaunchCosmic Sin MovieWally’s Wonderland MovieAn American Pickle MovieThe Boys Season 2Cardboard FansPhotos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummarySam got back from a trip to Christchurch. He flew with Air NZ, and was able to go on a dream-liner. Find out what his experience was like.Fox news got caught out when they reported part of a very old Monty Python sketch, makes you wonder why they can be called news at all.We touch on Trump a bit this episode, from Melania striking a better deal, to what his daughter calls her, and the story coming out of how Trump was going to smooth things over with North Korea with a CD. Find out just how batshit that story sounded.Apparently Australia had some sort of dinosaur that was bigger than a T-Rex, all this from footprints.What happened when a hairdresser had covid in the US, and more of out weekly banter. Come check it out.LinksFox News Faux PasLarger than T Rex in AustraliaThe Princess and the PortraitTrumps little rocket man CD IdeaThe Hairdresser and CovidTulsa Rally TikTok ProtestCobra Kai MovingAudio Tweets for a Select FewPhoto CreditPhoto by Mike on Pexels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryAnother week, another episode of randomness, technology and life. Welcome to episode 286.This week we join the other 5 million members of fight against COVID that are annoyed with the 2 people that may cause us to have more cases. Sam explains what happened to get Chris up to speed on this crazy story.Places all over NZ are getting hacked, Lion Breweries and Fisher and Paykell are just 2 of these large companies. These hacks are causing them to grind to a halt as they can’t deal when technology lets them down.The longest running reality TV show ever, COPS has been cancelled.As a 22 year old, would you be contacting a dictionary to get them to update an entry? Find out what this is all about.And how much can you find out from a footprint? Well apparently a lot, we’re a bit skeptical on this story, have a listen and see what you think.When taking on another nations defense force what weapons do you choose to use? Well when it comes to India VS China, how about some old school hand to hand combat.Sam fixed a Kindle this week, find out how, and also got ripped off buying a random book from overseas.Ebay executives seems to have lost the plot over something they didn’t like, find out the lengths they went to to hassle 2 people, and how they got caught.Ever left something on public transport? What about a large amount of gold? Apparently this has happened and authorities are trying to track down the owner in Switzerland.And Diego the tortoise is allowed to retire after fathering a lot of tortoises, so many in fact he helped bring his species back from the brink of extinction.LinksCovid Travels Angers all of NZNZ Companies Getting HackedCOPS gets cancelledKennedy Mitchum Queries DictionaryNew Species Found In South KoreaGold Left on a TrainEbay Execs go CrazyHand to Hand CombatTortoise Helps Save SpeciesPhoto CreditPhoto by Magda Ehlers on Pexels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week Sam found a docking simulator to test your skills at docking a spacex craft with the ISS, it’s apparently not that easy, check out the link below to see how you fare with it.We learned about Nau Mai Ra power company, and the way they run their power company to help people in need during this current crisis, they have a Give a Little page to help.A treasure chest that was hidden away for 10 years has been found after one person cracked the clues. How many people died trying to find it? You’ll have to have a listen to find out.In content we have consumed this week, we watched a crappy Netflix movie with no real redeeming features at all, we read or shall we say listened to Kevin Pollak’s book How I Slept my way to the Middle.And talking about Netflix, find out how their show Space Force is moving faster and doing better than the actual Space Force in getting their name patented.Want to own a Delorean but don’t have much money, check out this home made conversion on a Mitsubishi, it might just be the thing you are looking for.And Chris went to the gym where he blew the old owners mind with his really old T-Shirt.All of this and much more in your favourite weekly podcast covering randomness, technology and life.LinksSpaceX Docking SimulatorNau Mai Ra power companyTreasure Chest Has Finally Been FoundCrappy Netflix MovieKevin Pollak’s BookBudget DeloreanFight for the Living DeadSpace Force Out Maneuvered by Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryEpisode 284 is out now and these are the show notes to go along with it.We discuss Trump and his need to inspect the bunker beneath the White House, why did he need to do this, or even come up with this story? What did this lead him to do?We have the much anticipated pigeon update from last weeks episode, as well as an update on the Musk baby’s name, it’s still crap.People are doing good work with COVID, while others are going around scamming people, would you fall this scam? Have a listen and let us know.A pie is too sexy for Facebook, find out what happened there, and something went wrong with the Dark Web this week.Who was allowed into the country recently, and what exactly does a mushroom technician do? Let us know. There’s also been a boom for bicycles, and Space X docked with the Internation Space Station, all of this plus more in this weeks episode.LinksBunker Baby TrumpPigeon UpdateMusk’s Baby Get a Name UpdateCOVID Bill ScamPie Too Sexy for FacebookMushroom Technician Allowed InSpace X Docks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIn episode 283 of the podcast we talk about the biggest podcast around The Joe Rogan Experience moving over to Spotify. The Some Good News YouTube channel has also been sold to a network, not sure if that will work now.We learned how efficient wireless charging is now, and how it could work for electric cars.A new Christopher Nolan film is coming out soon called Tenet, they brought a whole airplane as it was cheaper than doing special effects.Homegrown Shortland St celebrates it’s 28th year on being on air which is a huge achievement.What’s the deal with India and them stopping a pigoen?A drunk man has an encounter with a bear, find out what he got charged with, we have a couple of kickstart of dropkicks you may or may not be interested in, and some students are being tricked into working in Taiwan.All this plus our usual amazing banter and stories.LinksJoe Rogan to Move his PodcastChristopher Nolan Buys a PlaneFirst Question WrongKick Start or Dropkick – ImezingKick Start or Dropkick – Safe NukeFact Checking Trump in TwitterMan Wrestles a Bear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we cover a whole bunch of different thing, so buckle up and join us for 30 mins of randomness, technology and life.We have an update on last week’s covid game scoring, find out how Sam fared. Have you downloaded the Covid contact app? What do you think about this and other methods being used.Sam came across an interesting idea for brushing your teeth, seems it has been done a bit before on Kickstarter.A podcast would feel weird without some mention of Trump, this week he’s been taking something for Corona, the space force flag is unveiled and he talks about the Super Duper Missile they now have apparently.A cool robot “herds” some sheep, but how well is it actually doing?Facebook ups it’s game by introducing avatars and Facebook stores, but we don’t care. And we’ve been watching the Netflix doco, The Last Dance.LinksCovid GameSpace Force Flag AnnouncedTrump and his Hydroxy ChloroquineRansome UppedSpot the Robot Herds SheepFacebook AvatarsTongan Man Tries to Bribe CopFacebook StoresThe Last DanceWeta Workshop Dealing with Covid EarlyPhoto CreditPhoto by Sean Thoman on Unsplash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we welcome our latest Patreon supporter Jamie, if you want want to check out Patreon head on over to our patreon pageRemember the other week we heard the story about the old men getting large amounts of sugar from where Chris works, well he finally found out what they have been doing with it and Sam couldn’t be happier knowing the answer to this.Chris found interesting items for sale on Ali Express this week, why would you want any of this stuff?We talk a bit about Elon Musk and his new kid, how do you pronounce his name? Well we still aren’t sure after we heard the explanation. If you are creative and after some cheaper software to design things with, check out Affinity.Chris came across a cool online covid game, find out what his high score was, and see if you can beat it. Let us know how you go.Space friction causes some problems for a satellite with a very different mission, find out what it was supposed to do.Chris tells about how a unique restaurant for one works and how it went viral during this pandemic. Talking about the pandemic, what jobs are out of work pilots going to do? We find out.There’s an online market called Magbo, find out what exactly it sells.And Sam won a round of the MineLab Olympics competition, he got a bit too excited then found the terms and conditions. While he thought he might have won a metal detector from MineLab, find out what he actually won. His quest of acquiring a metal detector continues.LinksPatreon PageElon Musk’s Kids Name Explained?Online Covid Game – Can You Save the World?Affinity SoftwareSpace Friction Causing a ProblemAirplane Pilots Finding WorkMagbo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week on the podcast we cover a great film making initiative that our friend and podcast listener Adam was involved with, it’s called Transmission: The Distance Between us Matters.Sam has a new app to tell him about the weather, it also calls him a meatbag from time to time.There’s a few scams around at the moment, Chris got an email asking him to join the Illuminati fraternity, all sounds rather legit until you get to the email address. Sim jacking has been going on here in NZ, we talk about what that is and how it might work. And Trump seems to have been duped by some guy on Twitter, find out how much that cost the city of New York.Strippers get used to working in COVID-19 times and offer a driver through service for people. Tom Cruise has announced he will be filming in outer space. We hear about something that might be similar to something called the Kawasaki Rash, and just when you thought Nope was bad, there is a Nope 2.0.LinksTransmission: The Distance Between us MattersCarrot Weather AppSim JackingDonald Trump, Twitter and VentilatorsStrippers Go Go Drive ThroughTom Cruise in SpaceNope 2.0Videos  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe cover a lot in this episode, so strap yourself in and get ready for a random assortment of stuff.We talk briefly about the luxury underground bunkers that have been built here in NZ for the super rich, where would you expect some of these to be found?Team NZ had to come up with a solution to deal with social distancing, they turned to technology to give them a hand. Talking about the COVID-19 situation, what’s the deal with the all the people rushing out to get takeaways, and can they keep up with demand?Chris dived back into the conspiracy theory wormhole, and tried to talk sense to someone that believes all of the weird theories out there, turns out he just doesn’t know how to play 4D chess. All while meat packers in the US are given the go ahead to keep working. And a crazy church isn’t allowed to sell their miracle tonic any more.Tom Moore who we mentioned last week has picked up 2 world records.There are too many potatoes in Belgium now, so the only solution is to get the population to eat more of them. Talking about food, what are the top recipes people have been searching for on Google during this pandemic?We talk a but about the whole bunch of cars that got stolen recently, Chris watched a depressing documentary and Sam found some random bits of movie news, and Hamilton Council has a plan for Hamilton Zoo.All this and more crammed into this episode of awesome. Remember to tell a friend about the podcast.LinksUnderground Bunkers in NZAussie Profiteer Told to Bog OffTeam NZ use Tech for Social DistancingTom Moore Gets World RecordsTurkey has 4 Day LockdownMost Popular Recipes in LockdownGruffalo Artist Illustrates Free COVID-19 book for ChildrenPotato Surplus for BelgiumHamilton Zoo UpgradesFast Food CrazinessFlorida Church and their Miracle TreatmentIf you Need Help Please Contact one of These Serviceshttps://www.1737.org.nz/LifelineYouthlineSamaritansWhat’s Up ServiceThe LowdownSupporting Families Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start off this weeks podcast with Chris and his work story and how he managed to call someone a Boomer for the first and apparently only time.Sam stumbled across a piece of excercise equipment called the Jazasize, is it a good idea? A storytelling festival, or many of them have been cancelled and don’t seem to be embracing the new online world many people are using now.Tom Moore has been raising money for the NHS in Britain, find out how he has been doing this and just how much he has made so far.Sam came across a couple of new websites, one gives you free movies and doco’s if you have a library card – check out Beamafilm if that sounds like a bit of you. And there is a new newsletter/website/fan supported content thing, it’s called Substack.Of course we talk about Donald Trump and his stupid ideas he’s been spouting off about. Could medical detection dogs help with the Corona situation?Jerry Seinfeld has a new comedy special coming out soon, and much more in this weeks episode of randomness, technology and lifeLinksCrowd Funding in the UKJawzasizeStorytelling FestivalBeamafilmSubstackMedical Detection DogsDonald Trumps Latest TheoriesPhotos Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis weeks episode gives us a lot of laughs, hopefully it does for you. Fake corona stories, and fake stories in general are rife right now, we debunk some of them.Some tourists get turned around due to the Corona virus, they aren’t your normal tourists though.We watched the McMillions doco and the movie Parasite, find out what we thought and find out which one confused Chris for about 20 minutes.A man has a once in a lifetime experience in a fighter jet, even though he didn’t want it, find out what went wrong and what didn’t happen.A bit more on Covid, from here in NZ and the US.And just what happened in the Caribbean between two ships that made us laugh so much, you’ll have to check this out plus all the usual stuff in your weekly dose of randomness, technology and life.LinksFake Corona Stories Fact CheckedEaster Holiday Makers Turned AroundMcMillionsZoo Makes ListsCaribbean Navel BattleParasite MovieOnce in a Lifetime Experience with a Jet FighterBunnings Comes to the Party, Sort OfTime to Change Some ChequesCovid Card Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWelcome to another episode of the podcast. This week we start by talking about Tunisia and the technology they are using to make the streets safe. How many do they have, how much do they cost? And will anyone steal them?The Italian Mayors are spreading the word about the Corona virus in their own special way and talking about special, what is with all the people going on about 5G causing all the problems in the world?Are you missing sport right about now? Well why not make one up and rip people off before they realise, find out who has already done this in these dark times.You can sleep easy at night now knowing that NZ has claimed the record of worlds steepest street again, after measurements were checked, it turns out we were always the leader in this highly fought battle of the streets.What’s been happening with Joe Exotic this week?NASA has come up with a concept about using a giant crater on the dark side of the moon as a radio.A kid in the US designed and 3D printed something to help all the people that have to wear face masks during this global pandemic. Find out how it all works and how many e’s made so far.And as you loyal listeners will know, Chris is famously against high heels, so imagine his horror when he read the story about Japan and their insistence of woman wearing high heels. One lady has had enough, find out what she has started, and will it change anything?LinksTunisia and their Robots Patrolling the StreetsUkrainians and their Sporting Skills Italian Mayor using DroneNZ reclaims steepest St TitleIs another US pardon on the cardsNASA and their Radio Concept for the MoonSmart Kids 3D printing to help Essential WorkersMs Ishiklawa takes on Japan over High Heels-Video and PhotosPhoto CreditPhoto by Jack Sloop on Unsplash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.