The Chris and Sam Podcast

SummaryIn this weeks podcast Chris has started packing his stuff to move out to his own place.He went to check out an independent NZ feature film called Buzzcut. Find out what he thought about it.Talking about movies, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory celebrates 50 years. Find out why some people think grandpa Jo is a villain.What has been going on with the Lord of the Rings TV show being filmed in NZ? How many people are actually getting injured.2 tales of toaster fires this week, is it more common than you think, or it is people doing dumb stuff? You be the judge on that.Do you know what dial a driver means? Chris found someone that didn't and really should. All while he had a reunion.Billionaires are racing to go to space, who will actually win, and who are they taking with them?And what's with magnet in your teeth to help you lose some weight? We discuss this. Plus more randomness, technology and life just for you.LinksWilly Wonka Celebrates 50th YearIs Grandpa Jo a Villain?Injuries on Lord of the Rings SetToaster Fire Burns Down a HouseBillionaires Racing to Get Into SpaceDiet Control Via Magnets in Teeth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryFrom our Fieldays 2021 interview series, Chris spoke to Deb from Vince, which is a plant based vegetable mince.In this interview you'll find out how Deb came to making Vince, what ingredients it contains and just how easy it is to make.Highlights Include:3 Flavours in the range. Mexican, Italian and Classic Kiwi1 year shelf lifeIdeal for campers, boaties and trampersQuick and easy to makeFind out what we thought about Vince and why it is a great alternative to mince. ContactMeet Vince WebsiteMeet Vince on Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe have a bit more coverage from Fieldays this week and have an important question. Could it be Sepsis?Sam got around to seeing Army of the Dead, and while he gives his review of that film, he was more interested in the behind the scenes he stumbled across.NZ Post is getting a new logo, for a reason that doesn't really exist, annoying people when they claim they have no money, and the logo is a bit crappy looking as well.What is the deal with the ASB showgrounds and will that cause problems for Armageddon? We will find out.The NZ Black Caps are world champions, good for them.What's the deal with Amazon destroying products? The phallic shaped rocket Bezos has.Spiderman met the pope, we learn about the yoghurt Mafia, and saving Tasmanian Devils turns into problem when they wipe out a species of penguins.All this and more.LinksCould it be Sepsis?Army of the deadNZ Post and it's new logoASB Showgrounds in liquidationJohn Mcaffee DiedBlack Caps World ChampionsAmazon Destroying GoodsSpiderman meets the popeThe Yoghurt MafiaTasmanian Devil Destroys Penguins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back from Fieldays, and we are tired. How did it go? Who did we talk to, and what are the special interviews you can look forward to in the future?What happens if your country if ravaged by the Corona virus and you can't hold a large sporting event? You let another country that is even worse off take it off your hands, seems normal.Sam found an app called Orange Door Requests interesting. Find out what it does and what he's been doing with it.What is the point of some things at a career expo? Also, what was up with the MAI FM money giveaway?Sam gives his review of the film Cruella. We learn how Trump's book deal is going. A kiwi card game called flesh and blood is doing really well.We have a couple of interviews with friends of the show direct from Fieldays. Matt gives us his top tip for Fieldays. Ben and Paula tell us what it's like working with a very open brief from a client.A paper mill is shutting down, what does this mean for newspaper, and Paleton's can get hacked.All of this and more in this week's episode.Photos LinksFieldaysBrazil hosting pan america cupOrange door requestsHarvey Weinstein Extradited CruellaTrumps Book DealFlesh and Blood gamePaper Mill Shutting DownPaleton Can get Hacked Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWhat does it take to get people to have a vaccine? We find out.Trump isn't happy with his new social media (blog) so decides to turn it off after a very short period of time, what was he promised?We talk movies, and cover Synchronic and Tammy and the T-Rex, as well as who has the rights to The Munsters movie.A couple of random apps / tools are mentioned this week, one that doesn't let you take pictures of yourself and another that plays words you type from movies.Bezos is going to space, how will that go? Nigeria shuts down Twitter.From Belgium we learn about the sniper that got away, and the company that trains rats for a multitude of jobs. Talking of rats, we celebrate Magawa the mine detecting rat.All this and more in everyone's favourite 30 minute podcast.LinksVaccine initiatives Trump blog shut down after 29 daysPoparazzi appSynchronic Tammy and the T-RexThe Munsters Movie – Rob ZombiePlayphrase.meBezos is going to spaceSniper on RunNigeria shuts down TwitterG7 Global tax reformMagadwa Retirment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe have an update on the Rode competition we had entered and weren't too happy with the winner they picked, find out why.We have a review on The Quiet Place 2, and the book I am Pilgrim.One of us went on a deep dive into the world of Ten Pin Bowling, which is a lot more interesting than you may think.What are Amazon up to, with their Sidewalk idea, and their Amazen box?Ransomware attacks have been happening all around the world, and even locally, we discuss what's been happening, and just what might be causing problems with people tasked to protect these places.We have updates on what John Hinckley Jr and Steven Segal have been up to lately as well.All of this plus more. Come check it out for your weekly dose of randomness, technology and life.LinksA Quiet Place 2I am Pilgrim BookAmazon SidewalkAmazen – Despair ClosetOne Man’s Amazing Journey to the Center of the Bowling BallBowling this Month – WebsiteAlpine Parrot HypothesisRansomware attacksJohn Hinkley Jr UpdateWhat's Steven Segal been up to lately? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we talk about Adam's movie night and the 4 films we watched. Some good, some not so good.A woman who might have mental health issues tries to get more Instagram followers really weirdly. We talk about the race into space, and just how many countries have got something to the moon?Would you rather have a large scale rodent problem? Or sex crazed salt shakers of death?Lower Hutt has 7 new electric recycling trucks, and they let the public come up with the names for them. They are epic.Ever fancy carrying around your pet fish, or your super fresh soon to be sushi? Well now you can, thanks to the clever Japanese.We talk a bit about some movies, including the quiet place, and the Netflix show Startup.Is there anything Boris Johnson won't do for publicity? We talk about the stupid piece of junk mail sent to everyone in New Zealand, how a drug dealer got caught because of some cheese.And we round it off with the creepy story of a man hiding hidden cameras, something that makes our skin crawl.So join us as we discuss and discover this and more.LinksWoman gets influencers the wrong wayRodents causing problemsSex crazed salt shakers of deathNew names for electric recycling trucksJapanese fish container to take fish for a walksA Quiet PlaceStartupBoris JohnsonStupid fake news junk mailDrug dealer caught because of cheeseCreepy hidden cameras  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris went to what they called a retreat this week, but in reality it was a pitch from some sort of predatory MLM scheme. Find out how it all went down, and did he sign up for it.Sam went and got the first of his Covid vaccinations shot earlier today. And he really likes a new drink brought out by Monster, called Super Fuel.Some crazy people are trying to have their own number plates, how's that working for them. We discuss the growing area of Menu Engineers, and everyone's favourite NZ vampire is going to play Blackbeard.We cover all of this and much more, so come check it out and get your weekly dose of randomness, technology and life.LinksLivewire motorbikes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryHappy Mothers day to every mother out there, there is no better way to celebrate this day than listening to a podcast, maybe even this one.Sam had an interesting experience trying to rent a car via the internet this week, find out what happened. While he was doing that, Chris was asking a scammer the hard questions.A man found the number plate on his new car offensive. Find out why this story seems a little crazy as we come to a realisation as we record this.What is going on with all of this NFT stuff, and should more people be getting on board with it?We learn about a new social network called SchlinkedInWhat is the deal with the Russians and the vaccine they made? Do you need or want a straw to drink your coffee?New innovations around toothpaste tubes and the NZ passport, and we learn a bit about BitClout.All of this and more, all crammed into 30 mins of awesome. Check it out, and tell a friend.LinksOffensive number plateMexican train disasterSchlinkedinSputnik V VaccineJoGo Coffee StrawColgate shares informationNZ Passport is getting an updateBitclout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week has been a busy one. We went to the cast and crew screening of a short film we helped create.Chris headed along to an interesting Improv show in Auckland. While Sam was helping get pumpkin seeds out of a giant pumpkin.He also sorted out a new fridge which was an interesting experience.We talk a bit about the Covid vaccine rollout, what we think about it all.What did Sam see at the The Great NZ Food Show recently?What is Smooth My Balls and what are they offering us? And how many people need smooth balls now?We talk about an interesting website, a video we saw. A man who cured boredom by parking in every supermarkets car park, and just how crazy Indians love cricket.All of this and much more.LinksThe Great NZ Food ExpoNo 8 Wire Art Prize WinnerSmooth My BallsJoe Rogan's Covid Vaccine ClaimsStumbled.ccIndia's Cricket LoveMan Beats Boredom at SupermarketVideo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week the podcast is brought to you by a ringworm free Sam, and a semi grumpy Chris. You know it's going to be good.Chris was part of the Improv Sundae recently, how did it go and was it different to his other improv show he was involved with.Sam had an experience at Noel Leeming where the sales person didn't know how a piece of paper works.What was stuck in a tree recently?We talk a bit about random museums, growing wasabi, Uber commute and a stone paper notebook.All of this and our usual banter. So come check it out.LinksStone PaperDHB AnnouncementGrowing WasabiWhat was in the TreeBeach ResortUber Commute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe talk about some gross fidget toys and find out if Chris is keen to get any of these.Sam is dealing with what he thinks is a case of ringworm, time will tell. And maybe he will find a new doctor as well. He also checked out a pumpkin talk at a Rose society meeting.While he was doing that, Chris went to the Internet of Things Network meeting, learned just how connected some things are, and what hackers are doing with them. And found out about a new smart app to help disabled people get around.Spotify is bringing out the Car Thing.We talk a bit about a new podcast we've been listening to called My First Million.And we have a couple of Kickstart or dropkicks this week, as well as a creepy eyeball webcam, which you can make yourself if you feel like it.LinksGross fidget toysSpotify Car thingMy First Million podcastIntelligent Knee Bracehttps://h1ghf1ve.me/Twerking Dancers for Ship UnveilingCreepy Eyeball Webcam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryVirgin has unveiled the VSS Imagine and it seems to have got Chris excited a little bit, find out why.Trumps been busy building a crappy idea of a website and ripping people off with his tax free loan.A local man has applied for over 3000 jobs, had a lot of interviews and still can't seem to find one. We discuss this and wonder what the actual problem is.A new video about animal testing has come out, voiced by Taika Waititi. Check it out below.We have a couple of Kickstart or dropkicks this week, and begin to wonder what we should offer the world, as some of these ideas seems stupid.We talk about clubhouse and an electric air taxi.We talk about the Mifo true wireless earbuds, why you should get some and what we like about this particular brand. (near the end of the podcast Mifo, if your listening :D)Linkshttps://mifo.com.au/45 Office WebsiteMan Can't Find Job After 3000+ applicationsVSS Imagine UnveiledForever Pen – KickstarterThinking Egg II – KickstarterTrump Scams his Own SupportersVideos  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.