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Ep 2765G Causes ALL the Problems

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.

Apr 11, 202028 min

Ep 275Double Trouble Car Problems

SummaryThis week we had a few car troubles, find out what happened and how we got those fixed.We’re pretty certain that if you are going to catch the Corona virus from anywhere it will be a supermarket.You may be wondering what color the Corona virus actually is, we will tell you.A principle at a school dishes out some crazy advice. Tobacco could save us, a man with a drift track makes a drift kart so he is safer during this crisis.Plus lots more of the randomness you’ve come to expect.LinksDrift Kart for Drift TrackPrinciple at school gives out bad advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 202036 min

Ep 274Lots of Randomness

SummaryThis week we are coming to you from lockdown, where we have been consuming a whole bunch of different media, and by different we mean good and crappy.We’ve watched The Platform, Alien Warfare and are currently working out way through the crazy that is called The Tiger King.Sam has a 2 Kickstart or Dropkicks this week, which one would you rather have in your life? Chris isn’t drinking as he eases into this whole stay at home thing, how will that work out?We have random stories from around the world and Sam’s parent bought some chickens.LinksBabe ArsonistTiger KingThe PlatformAlien WarfareKickstarter – Desktop Lunar SurfaceKickstarter – The Undercover Version 2 Hilary Barry’s Formal FridaysKraft Dinners PlanVirtual Grand NationalShredded T-Shirts Causing ProblemsBritish Vicar Catches on FireFA Issues statement about lasagna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 202029 min

Ep 2732 Skull Kinda Episode

Another week and more stories about the Corona virus. Find out what’s been happening and how things have been going here for us.Sam went to the Kumeu A&P show which was great, and is in the process of cancelling The Great Pumpkin Carnival. But he’s managed to put together an online competition for people all around the country. Find out what that is all about.Chris went to Break and Escape and managed to get out of one of their rooms just in the nick of time. Find out what things they had in store for him.Due to the Corona virus, TEDx Ruajura is going to love stream their next salon, find out all the details about that.Sam talks about his Skinny TV ad that is about to come out. Check it out on the Chris and Sam Podcast Facebook page.What is Smart Hamilton? And what did Chris learn, and what was a man doing with not one but 2 skulls?One of the latest pieces of tech out there is the Escobar phone, a fancy folding phone that is at a great price. But not everything appears to be above board.Photo by Chris J Mitchell from PexelsLinksThe Great Pumpkin CarnivalPrice gouger upsetEscobar Folding phoneSmart HamiltonBreak and Escape Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 202031 min

S1 Ep 272My Corona

Lots of Corona virus talk on this weeks podcast, will it effect us? And what is Chris doing to help protect his family members?The scooter trial in Hamilton continues for another 6 months, meaning there will be more scooters around the place and the council has had a change of heart around skateboarders.A social media influencer in Mexico goes down the wrong path as he tries to fool authorities on what he had done.You may have heard a fact about tennis balls recently, well it could be wrong. Sam will put you right in this episode.How did kids in China bring down an app they were supposed to use while being housebound during the Corona Virus? And how has a kiwi startup capitalised on all of this news around the world.We have a date for the long awaited train from Hamilton to Auckland, how long will it take, how much will it cost and what other problems might they have, we talk about all of these points.A young man who apparently is a genius as floating barges that pick up rubbish, and you can help support these machines cleaning up waterways around the world.The European Union are wanting to get new rules put in place for manufacturers, which sound like a good idea to us. And we talk about the Russians who are apparently pranking people with their bad accents. How real was their latest caper.LinksMexican YouTuber Gets 50 YearsThe real tennis ball changerDingtalk App removed due to bad reviews from studentsKiwi app Kami helps students around the worldHamilton to Auckland Train Start Date SetDutch genius now cleaning the worlds rivers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 202030 min

S1 Ep 271Release the Ducks

SummaryNothing like starting off a podcast episode with some sad news. Find out who died recently.Sam was in a proper recording studio this week, find out what he was up to and how it compares to the world headquarters of The Chris and Sam Podcast.Jerry Springer was a mainstay on television for so long with his long running show named after himself. Find out what his new TV show is about.The Chinese have the solution and its a lot of ducks, a lot. But what is the problem they are solving with these winged creatures. Find out.Kickstart or Dropkick is back this week, we talk about 2 different accessories for your mobile phone, and Chris remembers another one he saw in an ad.What crazyness has been happening locally with the Corana virus?Everyone’s favourite cheeky parrot the Kea is even smarter then first thought.A hacker has been hacking the scammers and it’s amazing.We discuss who was actually the first person to reach the North Pole, and more in this episode.LinksRIP Clive CusslerMindset Today Podcast – Interview with ChrisJudge JerryChinese have the Ducks ReadyDockaroo – KickstarterSocial Holder – KickstarterWho got to the North Pole First?Kea are smarter than previously thoughtHacking the Scammers  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 202028 min

S1 Ep 270Hippo Trouble

SummaryGlobal warming continues as NZ has been in the media about it’s ability to cook mussels out in the sun. Is this a new thing?Boeing has had trouble with it’s latest planes, it turns out making a car and making an airplane are very different things.We talk about the Hamilton Council CEO who is making more than the Canadian Prime Minister, we compare the 2 locations and wonder if this pay rate is justified.Pablo Escobar may be long gone, but his hippos aren’t and they are breeding, causing problems as the wild herds keep appearing. What is the plan moving forward for them?Who were the notable people that died recently? The man who invented copy and paste, the woman who helped get man to the moon, and the guy that wanted to find out if the earth was flat in his team powered rocket, that’s who.We got email this week, with a link of a doco to watch. Very soon there might be an ultrasound bracelet coming out that will help stop smart speakers from listening all the time.An 18 year old defends his 148km he did in his car, saying it wasn’t dangerous, a judge agreed with him and we think it’s stupid. Find out what we thought about all of this.Trump is doing some questionable things in relationship to his fund raising efforts, and is the US really prepared for this Coronavirus thing?All this and more in this weeks episode.LinksMussels being cooked in the sunMore woes for the 737 MaxRIP Larry TeslarRIP Katherine G JohnsonRIP Mike HughsUltra sound bracelet to block smart speakersPablo Escobars hippos cause problems148km/hr not dangerous link 1148km/hr not dangerous link 2148km/hr not dangerous link 3148km/hr not dangerous link 4148km/hr not dangerous link 5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 29, 202034 min

S1 Ep 269Who Won Mini Golf?

SummarySam was busy this weekend and can’t really talk about it. Chris went and played mini golf, but who really won?The hunt for pre Polynesian giants is on out near Huntly, but do the people know what they are doing? And what have they really discovered while out there digging a tunnel?This week we’ve been watching Watchmen, and watched the Rock in another glorious film of his, this time it was the movie Skyscraper which seems to have been sponsored in some part by duct tape. Find out what we thought about this.Why hasn’t someone thought of a smart cane for blind people before? Will there be a flood of new things now that personal assistants and different apps are so widespread now?More technology news this week, when is a social media challenge not really a challenge and what is up with Google maps and their inability to show borders to people properly?Vietnam had it’s first ever cat show recently, and have only just banned eating them, we contemplate just how all of that went down for the Vietnamese.A shipwreck was recently found, and we learn of it’s history as it floated around the world, Holden is going to be no more and the Boy Scouts of America have had enough and are declaring bankruptcy, all of this plus more in this weeks episode.LinksConspiracy Theorists Digging in HuntlySmart cane for the blindThe Dark Side of Social Media ChallengesGoogle’s Problems with BordersJapan’s New Levitating TrainSkyscraper MovieWatchmen TV SeriesGhost Ship Ground in IrelandBoy Scouts of America Claim Bankruptcy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 202032 min

S1 Ep 268Cardboard Trafficking

SummaryThis week find out what has made Chris drink. We watched a bunch of movies this week, find out what we thought about Uncut Gems, The Velocipastor and Marjoe.How many companies have jumped on the cyber truck styling lately?We talk about some upcoming things, including Sam doing some acting work randomly, and while a large drug bust is a good thing, we think a cardboard trafficking ring that got busted is the bigger news.All this plus more of our witty banter, in this weeks roundup of randomness, technology and life.LinksKirk Douglas Dies at 103Tusker Tim dies at age 50The VelocipastorUncut GemsMarjoe DocoCyber BunkerCulinary OlympicsCardboard trafficking gang busted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 202030 min

Ep 267Spaghetti Problem Solved

SummaryThis week part of the Trumps amazing wall fell down due to wind. Sam finds out a character in a TV show does voice over work and is surprised to find what he actually voices.Yorkshire police soon discover the real importance of a ring, and the largest coin find in Britain as officially been recognised by the Guiness Book of World Records.A problem with how dry spaghetti breaks has finally been solved by a bunch of physicists, what are the real world applications for this?Sam has a kickstart or dropkick this week, it involves the worlds best survival shovel apparently.If you went to the effort of counterfeiting a million dollars worth of $1 notes, why wouldn’t you pick a larger denomination.With the recent outbreak of the Corona virus in China and other parts of the world, just how long did it take for China to build a new hospital? And what are the logistics behind that.More science news. Will lasers be able to make nuclear waste safer faster? And how good will cellular bots be when they can fix things from inside.And we talk a bit about the kick boxing age restrictions that may or may not be happening in Thailand.LinksTrumps Border Wall Falls OverYorkshire Police find the One Ring to Rule them All[Breaking Spaghetti Problem Solved](https://bigthink.com/scotty-hendricks/two-mit-students-just-solved-richard-feynmans-famed-physics-puzzleKickstart or Dropkick the Baha ShovelNew Facebook Feature, Off Facebook DataCounterfeiting $1 BillsLasers to make Nuclear Waste SafeHow to Build a Hospital the Chinese WayCellular RobotsKick Boxing age Restrictions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 202033 min

Ep 266Mmmm Iguana Meat

SummaryThis week we kick things off with celebrities that died recently.Iguana ave been falling out of trees which has lead to a surge in Iguana meat being available on everyone’s favourite place to buy meat, Facebook.A deer has gone for a record price locally, and there is no real reason it should have. Sam read a story about a man who went on a decades long crusade to liberate fish all over New Zealand.Chris appeared in a Dolly Parton type meme this week, find out if he knew this had happened.Snipers are getting their hands on a new tool to help them make sure their target is the right person, find out how that works.Chris went to a concert in the hot sun, and gives us some more interesting stories from his past. All this and more in your weekly does of randomness, technology and life.LinksTerry Jones DiesIguana from the SkiesDeer deerThe LiberatorDolly Parton Meme with ChrisKobe Bryant Helicopter CrashNew Tool for Snipers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 202032 min

Ep 265Famously Anti High Heels

SummaryThis week we recorded the podcast while we were down in Christchurch, the lengths we go to to make sure you get your weekly dose of randomness, technology and life.We went down to see the live show of the podcast My Dad Wrote a Porno, which we highly recommend you listen to. Find out how the show was and what other sights we have seen while down south.Sam forgot to mention something about metal detectors from last week, so catches up on that. He also managed to get some login details from an interesting source.We have a shout out for podcast fan Liam.Find out what Chris is famously outspoken on. We cover some author news that’s been happening lately, we watched the game changers doco and much more in this weeks episode, make sure to check it out.LinksPodcast for Dogs6 Year Old FundraisingBook Burning in a Modern AgeJack Reacher News75 Prisoners of PCC Cartel EscapeChristchurch Botanical GardensChristchurch LibraryMy Dad Wrote a PornoThe Game Changers DocoPhoto by Rodolfo Clix from Pexels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 202026 min

Ep 264The Ghost Left us a Gift

Welcome along to the podcast, this week we cover a wide range of topics. We discuss Finland’s plan for a four day work week, an event that wants to make woman great again.In the last episode we mentioned our flatmate the ghost was moving out. Find out what we discovered about this.When are you going to have a mid life crisis? Well we have the answer for you and also what to do if you have depressed cow.Chris came across a new flatpack kind of house that assembles just like a crane. The 4th annual meatstock is coming up soon.And Sam talks about going deep into the world of metal detecting, why is he drawn to this, what is it all about? And he doesn’t even have a metal detector. All this and more in this weeks round up of randomness, technology and life.LinksFinland Four Day Work WeekMake Woman Great Again EventMid Life CrisisTherapy Goat Reunited with Depressed CowFlat Packed Folding Home4th Annual Meatstock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 202029 min

Ep 263Chris Went on an Adventure

SummaryChris has been converting people to the podcast this week like a crazy pastor recruiting people for a church, find out how he’s been going.Sam’s been trying to cancel a trial to a website he signed up for after seeing them on Instagram, did he manage to cancel this trial or has he been charged for this service?We cover some of the worst data hacks that occurred during 2019. Have you been caught up in any of these?Chris went on an adventure on Sunday where he got a bit wet and found himself underground. Where did he go? And where did he think he was going?What is up with people who commit arson who are fire fighters or fire experts? We discuss this topic.LinksData Breaches in 2019Electric Plane Seeks Speed RecordNikau CaveAmericas Test Kitchen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 202032 min

Ep 262Tough Start to Crime Fighting

Welcome to 2020 and the first podcast episode of the new year. What have we been up to? Where have we been? All of those questions will be answered.Sam got some petrol before Christmas and it turned into a story, find out what happened when he decided to get some petrol.UN workers have been busy over the years in Haiti. Just not busy enough to stop fathering hundreds of children it appears.We talk about the crappy movie Cats and read out some of the amazing reviews that have come out about this piece of work.Chris has a shout out to Sash, Mary and Adam and Lee. Who he spent New Years Eve with watching Robocop.Miss America is still a think, and we wonder if it should be after they take away some of the normal categories and the talent section is a bit questionable these days.Bloody late shift, the last short film Chris produced and Adam directed is no available to watch online. Check it out and share it with your friends. * Note: Not child friendly. Video is below or use the link to see it on YouTube.Is Nigeria better than Boeing when it comes to the space race? Find out what has been happening lately with the race to get back into space.Kickstart and dropkick is back for the start of 2020, and has Sam finally found a product that broke Chris, just like 2 magnets and piece of tape still makes Sam angry all these years later. Find out what the product is, and have a think if it is something you would need?A mega church in the US started raising money for a little girl who recently passed away suddenly. The money is there just in case she gets resurrected.Phoenix Jones has decided to call it quits. Who is this person? What did they do? And why did it make Chris lose it with laughter? You’ll have to listen to find the answers.LinksUN Workers Father Hundreds of Children in HaitiRebranding Miss WorldKickstart or Dropkick – Draft Top 2.0Ethiopia doing Great in SpaceBoeing Space Shuttle Fails to Reach Space StationBloody Late ShiftMega Church Raises Money for Child who may be ResurrectedVideos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 4, 202043 min

Ep 261Third Nipple Removed

SummaryChris got his 3rd nipple removed this week, does this lessen his powers? The ghost is leaving us so we are after someone else to move into the bustling hub that is our podcast headquarters.Norwegian artist has made a lot of money from ratepayers by painting thing with his butt.We cover the news that’s just come out about Sir Ron Brierly, someone who Sam had never heard of, but someone Chris had heard a lot about when growing up.Monopoly has decided to make a version of the game that will anger anyone that plays, they have created the longest version of Monopoly.A man is arrested because he dressed as her mum to take her drivers test. Find out what the Rocket Lab Companion App is all about. How do you have a shipwreck with with a ship?How can DNA be fallible? Find this out plus more in this action packed morsel of an episode.LinksMan arrested for dressing as him for license testMonopoly and their longest game everDay trader robs banks on his lunchbreakSir Ron BrierlyWant to live with a millionaire?DNA can be changedSky to purchase Lightbox from Spark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 201930 min

Ep 260Cowboy Pigeons

SummaryThis week we start off talking about a couple of shows we have been watching. A huge figure in children’s television died this week.We talk about the art work that consists of a banana being taped to a wall, and the guy that decided to eat it.The apostrophe protection society is about to close. Why you may ask? Well basically people are dumb. And they have had enough.Someone has been putting little cowboy hats onto the heads of pigeons, while this looks really awesome, it’s probably not the best thing for the birds and people are trying to find out who is doing it.Do you take things from hotel rooms? What are some of the things that are taken? Find out what some enterprising thieves steal from high end hotel rooms.We discuss the White Island eruption that happened this past week, how much thought would you put into it if your tour guide said it was OK to go on the island?Are coffee grinds the answer to future better plastics?LinksApostrophe Protection Society to CloseCaroll Spinny Dies at 85Banana Art EatenWhite Island EruptionHigh Value Items Stolen from HotelsTiny Cowboy Hats put on Pigeons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 201926 min

Ep 259Throwing Knives Chris

SummaryThis week find out how Chris went with his trip to Wellington. Did his car get stolen this trip?Sam ended up at the new mall in Newmarket last week, find out what he saw there and what he lined up for to look at.We talk about the professional dungeon masters you can hire out to take your dungeons and dragons session to the next level.Vegemite seems to have a strong marketing game this year as their adverts have been appearing on Sam’s Instagram page.Lime scooters got removed out of Auckland recently. What is this all about and was it fair to do this?How are scientists bringing life back to a dying coral reef? By playing the sound of a live reef. Find out what all this means and just how cool this really is.Countdown is building a dark supermarket Sam found out this week. What does that mean? Well you’ll have to listen to find out.Chris got to shoot shotguns and throw throwing knives this week. Find out how he went.The bunny burglar in Auckland was caught. Find out what this crazy person has been up to.Brewing waste product being turned into activated carbon sounds like a good idea to us.LinksNZ DM’s Go ProVegemite MerchandiseLime Scooters out of AucklandCountdown Dark Store is ComingBunny Burglar CaughtBeer can Save the Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 201931 min

Ep 258Kebab World

SummaryWe start the show off discussing lifetime deals and how that might be affecting Chris and his budget recently.What if there was a competition for people with prosthetic limbs, but the real competitors are the engineers that make these limbs. We discuss the Cybathlon competition. Last weeks story about Rod Stewart and his train set made Sam remember a story from his childhood.Music made from car horns in Victoria tunnel in Wellington, are you a fan of this?Geraldine kebab shop owner is warned by McDonalds to remove the sign he has up for his shop. It doesn’t take a genius on why this needs to be removed. We talk about if this a good idea on his part or not.The village of idiots get a name change which has been a long time coming it seems.An exciting development in battery technology may soon be coming and if it does it will be a game changer.And how did a Yorkshire Chippie get really popular in China? You’ll have to listen to find outLinksCyberathoalonMusic from NuisanceWhat’s with Russians and CatsYorkshire Chippie in chinaMcDonalds Warns Geraldine Kebab Shop OwnerSpace SugarLithium Ion Battery TechVillage of Idiots gets a Name Change  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 201929 min

Ep 257Stockpiling Coffee

SummaryWelcome along to your weekly dose of randomness technology and life. This week Chris is not liking the cost of his Doctors visit, also will they ever be able to remove his weird 3rd nipple? If that is what it actually is?Rod Stewart has come out of his attic, and showed the world his giant model railway he’s been building for the last 26 years.The Swiss upset everyone when they question if they should be stockpiling coffee for a national emergency.Hamilton is getting wheelie bins for rubbish finally, and we are going to get a different kind of bin not a lot of other councils have. Find out what that is all about.Should laws be changed so a 14 year old lawnmower can ride his ride on around on the road? Find out just how busy this kid is.An Italian soccer coach loses his job and not for what you think, and Chris found himself in a Tesla the other day, what did he think of it? All this and more, so come check it out and remember to share it with your friend.LinksRod Stewart’s RailwaySwiss Concerned about their Emergency CoffeeWheelie Bins are Coming to HamiltonShould Laws be Changed for a 14 Year Old Lawnmowing KidItalian Soccer Coach Loses JobEbola Vaccines Available Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 201935 min

Ep 256Movie Review Time

SummaryThis week we get the low down on a couple of movies Chris has seen, talk about the new less creepy reworked Sonic the Hedgehog trailer that’s just come out. And what would you do if the actress playing a murderer in your film is actually a murderer in real life?We check in with podcast listener Jamie to hear how the Australian bush fires are affecting him.When you think of a therapy animal do you think of a world famous pig that hangs out at one of the worlds busiest airports?All this and more.LinksQuandary for Film Makers after Actress is Charged with MurderDisney streaming service launchesZombieland Double TapTerminator Dark FateLeelou the airport therapy pigSonic the Hedgehog MovieVideo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 201924 min

Ep 255Tetris Challenge

SummaryChris explains what the Tetris challenge is to Sam and who is taking part from all over the world.Some guy in Australia has been charging farmers up to $50,000 to make rain for them, is this a legit type of business or is he just playing the odds of it just raining randomly?Bird tracking leads for an expensive bill for scientists, make sure to check your roaming charges and Sam met a bird named Nana this week that only knows 2 different words.Chris went and did some pitch coaching at a startup weekend, find out what one of the top ideas was which seems really cool and seems like something that we all need.Hamilton City gets a fine for accidentally dumping raw sewage into he river. How big was the fine and how much water was accidentally dumped, you’ll have to listen to find out, see if your guess is better than the one Chris had.New tech to change DNA in plants has been developed.Sam is feeling super old with tired muscles, and Goodnight Kiwi is coming back, even if a lot of younger people have no idea what that is. All this and the usual banter, so make sure to check it out.Photos LinksTetris ChallengeMore Tetris Challenge PhotosKiwi Animation Coming Back – Goodnight KiwiCharging farmers $50,000 for some rainEagle Roaming Racks up the ChargesSpray on Gene Editing for PlantsHCC charged for some discharge into the River Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 201929 min

Nugget and Meat – Armageddon 2019

SummarySam caught up with Nugget and Meat at Armageddon. Both regulars at Spookers Nugget and Meat were enjoying Armageddon and looking forward to getting something to eat.PhotosLinksSpookers – Haunted Attratction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 20192 min

Stu Duval Skateboard Art – Armageddon 2019

SummaryChris got chatting with Stu Duval, an author and artist who had his own unique skateboard art on display at Armageddon. Find out about Stu and learn how long it took him to create the skateboard art.Photos LinksStu Duval WebsiteStu Duval on Instagram  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 20193 min

Dry Eye Lab – Armageddon 2019

SummaryWe came across people wanting to have a staring contest with us at Armageddon this year. It turns out it is all in the name of science. Sam caught up with Dr Phil Turnbull and learned all about the problem of Dry Eyes affecting our youth, especially those that game.Photos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 20193 min

Creatures of Chaos – Armageddon 2019

SummarySam catches up with Erin from Creatures of Chaos. Erin is a plush artist and makes Fruppets, Eye plants and Furries of the Teeth. Make sure to check out the awesome photos below.In this interview you’ll find out how Erin got started, how long she’s been making them for. And Sam chats to a potential customer who can’t seem to get enough of them.Photos LinksCreatures of Chaos Felt StoreCreatures of Chaos on FacebookCreatures of Chaos on Instagram  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 20195 min

Comics2Movies – Armageddon 2019

SummaryIn this interview Chris catches up with Shaun from Comics2movies, and Australian website/brand making amazing comic books and prints that are affordable and look amazing.Check out their website for all of the great things you can purchase, and have a listen to the interview.Photos LinksComics2movies WebsiteComics2movies Facebook PageComics2movies Instagram Account  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 20193 min

BotCraft NZ – Armageddon 2019

SummarySam caught up with Bailey from BotCraft NZ, maker of unique figurines from recycled e-waste. If you are after a unique handmade gift for someone that has everything then make sure to have a listen to this episode from Armageddon and check out BotCraft NZ.Photos LinksBotCraft NZ Facebook PageBotCraft NZ InstagramBotCraft NZ Felt Page  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 20193 min

Alex Savage – Armageddon 2019

SummarySam and Chris caught up with Alex Savage, close personal friend of Guy Pigden from The Guy and Harley Podcast. Find out what the IPW is all about and what it’s like to meet a WWE Hall of Famer.PhotosLinksIPW WrestlingAlex Savage’s Facebook PageThe Guy and Harley Podcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 20195 min

Ep 254Back from Armageddon & Camp

SummaryThis week we catch up on a bunch of things, like checking out Will Flemings new pilot he was filming very close to our podcast studio.We went along to Armageddon and has a mixed experience, with lots of laughs and wondering what was going on with something called the Merpington Dancers. Shout out to RJ’s Licorice for the free sample as well as Berocca and Nutra Grain.Russian drug mule escapes custody after being caught.Ex New York Mayor butt dials reporters and talks about shady deals, happens more than you would think apparently.Sam is back from school camp, something that pushed him physically and probably mentally, find out how it all went and what some of the activities were that he took part in.Chris has been super busy, find out what he’s been up to and what he has coming up the day this podcast comes out.All of this and moreLinksArmageddon ExpoPlease Blow my Mind PodcastRussian Drug MuleRudy Giuliani drops a dime on himself…Raglan Rock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 201932 min

Ep 2535 Years of Awesome

SummarySam got a sweet deal from Uber Eats, but who would be able to use it to it’s full potential? Come on Uber Eats, how about a more realistic deal for us.Chris has been busy this week with all sorts of projects and looks like it’s going to get even busier, Sam is still snowed under with pumpkin Carnival stuff this week.Excessive nipple twisting lands someone in jail, why did someone hack a school computer system?Terminator fans were in for a surprise when they got to see the latest movie instead of T2, we think this is a great marketing idea.And this week we have 3 different Kickstarter projects. Which ones will be funded and which ones should be dropkicked, find out what we think.And what did Chris get nominated for at his works awards night?All this and more in your weekly 30min dose of Randomness, Technology and Life.LinksTerminator fans had a surpriseExcessive nipple twisting leads to jailCalico KickstarterSwitchbot KickstarterBackspacer Kickstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 201925 min

Ep 252Alcohol Can Save You

SummaryPresident trump donates his actual pay for being president, which sounds like a good thing, until you find out how much his golfing has cost. Have a guess and then hear just how much it costs for his pastime.We went and saw a movie this with with Patreon supporter Adam, find out what we thought about Deadbeat at Dawn, and what the movie was about.What is the hashtag #justaskdontgrab all about? Chris gives us the run down.Sam had to track down some name tags for the pumpkin carnival committee and can’t say enough good things about Garry from Express Badges in Matamata. Great looking badges, at a great price and super fast service, big thumbs up and we fully recommend Express Badges if you need some for your work, or team or anything really.Will you be one of the depressed New Zealander’s if the All Blacks lose against Ireland? We find the whole idea crazy.Chris has a life lesson for the need for alcohol and how it can save you if you are trapped in a basement for 9 years as part of some weird cult thing. Turn it around, make a smile and drink alcohol.Police are trialling a new armed response team for the next 6 months, will it help? Only time will tell.What is happening with Media Works as they sell off the TV division? Could the whole network just be shut down? Who knows.Chris went to Spookers again this week, but this time he went as a member of the public, and got scared a few times, which is great to hear.Someone from Chris’s past died recently, Chris pays his respects to Rob and realised that he is old, just like everyone else.LinksPresident Donated his SalaryBasement Captive FreedExpress Badges WebsiteIf all Blacks Lose will you be depressedPolice trial Rapid Response TeamsMedia Works looking for a Buyer of their TV arm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 201927 min

Ep 251Apple Turned Russian Man Gay

Sam is back from a holiday this week, find out how he got on at the airport and who saw Patrick Gower for the second time.There is a new NZ Stats startup that is using mobile data to track population movements, an interesting idea but a little scary at the same time.How did a Russian man turn gay? And why was he blaming Apple for it? How much is he after to help ease this pain? Find out as we discuss this interesting story.Where do all the old Google products go to die? The G Cemetery of course.A measles outbreak in Hamilton, is that really a surprise? Social media giveth and taketh away in a heartwarming story and virgin and galactic partner in a deal that will help continue more commercial spaceflight.Big shout out to Ecology and Co, the alcohol free gin company who picked up the Excellence in Innovation award at this years Westpac Auckland Business Awards.LinksNZ Stats Startup Shows Population MovementRussian man Sues Apple for Making him GayMeasles Scare at Hamilton NightclubsG CemeterySocial Media Giveth and Taketh AwayVirgin Galactic and Boeing PartnerEcology and Co Gin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 201929 min

Ep 250250th Episode WOOHOO

Welcome to the 250th episode of the podcast, what an accomplishment, seems like only yesterday we were trying to figure out how to record audio and get it up onto the internet.What crazy ideas does Trump want investigated to make his border wall even better than it currently is?Sam had an incident at the gym this week, find out what happened and how bad it actually was.Chris has been talking to some other podcasters lately, and has learned about something we haven’t done previously, so had a surprise in store for Sam this episode. Talking about podcasts, the people’s choice podcast awards have come out, check out the list to find more great podcasts to listen to.The best election sign in the whole country has appeared in Tauranga, what did it say and would you get upset over it?Ken Ring the crazy Moon guy has come out with his own special kind of information about climate change, does any of it make sense, and do you agree with any of it?Scientists unexpectedly found a new use for some fancy new satellites which may be able to be used to predict when volcanoes are about to erupt.Chris ventured outside of the house to go find out about the Vrex experience, and Jacinda decided to write a letter to both of us.All this and more in your favourite podcast of randomness, technology and life. Wonder what the next 250 episodes with bring.LinksDonald Trump and his crazy wall ideasPodcast Awards – People’s ChoiceThe Best Election Sign in the CountryKen Rings Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 201930 min

Ep 249Hamilton Cherry Tree Festival Debacle

SummaryWhat have we been up to this week? Well Chris has been busy talking to people about creating a signature talk, and Sam has been updating giant pumpkin things.We learned this week about the Cherry Tree Festival being canceled here in Hamilton, apparently it was quite a big event. And as always there are always 2 sides to every story, find out about what has been happening with this.Lots of political stuff has been happening around the world, Chris gives the update on what has been going wrong for some of the worlds most powerful people.How well does a grim reaper statue work for slowing down people? Well it would work better if it didn’t get stolen almost straight away.We find out what won the local James Dyson award and the great name one of the runner ups has decided to use for their product.Chris has finally got a gig booked for something different which also includes him having to go get a fitting, it could be a great story and we can’t wait to hear how it all turns out.There was a standoff this week in central Hamilton, some guy didn’t want to get off a roof in town, find out what his demand was, which we didn’t think was a very good one to be honest.And India has been busy building it’s own aircraft carrier, so busy in fact that they didn’t realise when some important things got stolen from it.All this and more in this weeks roundup of Randomness, Technology and Life.LinksCheery Tree Festival Canceled in HamiltonGrim Reaper Statue to Slow Down TrafficElectric Trike Wins James Dyson AwardHamilton Roof StandoffTheft from Indian Aircraft CarrierSocial Media Instead of 111Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 201929 min

Ep 248The Milton Wainwright Experience

SummaryAn old white man was “doing gods work” this weeks when he took to a Maori sculpture with a chainsaw to remove it’s penis. Find out why this story just seems so crazy.Milton Wainwright who runs the Woodville Organ Museum tried to cut off the “obscene and immoral” penis with a handsaw but had to give up exhausted by the superior quality of the wood combined with being 78 years old, went back the next day and chopped it off with a chainsaw.Is vaping going to be a thing of the past? And is it more dangerous than just smoking normal cigarettes.Did the new iPhone really trigger people’s Trypophobia?Google helped maps solved a missing person case from years ago when a user noticed a submerged car in some water, turns out it was still there.What is the dirty secret the electrical industry doesn’t really talk about? And when did Sam have something to do with it?Columbia can be a rough place to live, so young people have come up with a new past time to help beat the boredom and maybe the drug dealers, with something called gravity cycling, hurling themselves down super steep parts of road. There is no surprise the death rate for such an activity is quite high.Is a solid gold toilet really a piece of artwork? And would you pay to use this piece of art? Well those are all great questions to ponder, but the solid gold toilet valued in the millions was recently stolen.The Squeeze, and Rotorua tourism attraction we had never heard of before. Find out what it is all about and see the video of it below.And some video has come out of some sort of UFO being followed by the US Navy, who has come out and said they do not know what it actually was.LinksMilton Wainwright Cut Phallus from Maori CarvingTiny Holes Scare Some PeopleColumbian Gravity CyclesElectricty Industries Dirty Little SecretGold Toilet StolenNavy Confirms UFO’sThe Squeeze RotoruaVideos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 201931 min

Ep 247Stupid Robot Fighting League

SummaryWe learned an important lesson from last week’s episode and have to issue an apology, find out what that was all about and we have some facts to help back up our position on that. Talking about learning stuff, the person that was making RockRoll toilet paper that Sam backed and was looking forward to receiving has learned a whole bunch of life lessons, find out just how bad all of that went.There are all sorts of things to be purchased from Aliexpress, including a bunch of authentic Donald Trump items.A Kiwi who was supposed to be managing an apartment complex in Australia ended up building a secret hideout so he could steal things from tenants in the building. And sticking with Australia how did a tradie get his genitals combined with a belt sander? The mind boggles.We learned all about Stupid Robot Fighting League this week, and it really grabbed Sam’s attention. The 2019 world champs were just held and was televised on ESPN, find out how they work, and the back story behind their creation.The people behind the hydraulic press channel on YouTube got some new toys and a new channel, using super slow mo cameras in a rig they are able to produce better results than what scientists can sometimes come up with.A monument to a glacier, Adam’s movie recommendation this week, and will electric planes become more common? All this and more in this weeks episode.LinksRockroll UpdateTrump Themed Items on AliexpressKiwi Apartment Manager and his Secret HideoutTradie VS Belt SanderStupidRobot Fighting LeagueBeyond the Press YouTube ChannelGlacier MonumentMidsommer MovieElectric Airplane Coming?Oklahoma man driving stolen vehicle caught with rattlesnake, uranium, whiskey and firearmMan Spends Life Savings Battling Speeding TicketVideos  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 201931 min

Ep 246The Otter Decline

SummaryChris went to a LinkedIn local event this week, find out what that is about and how it went, Sam has been busy making robot hands and a robot head this week, and find out how he almost locked himself out.We watched a bunch of stuff this week, we checked out the small documentary about the Kiwi that starred in the Rambu movies, find out what that is all about.And we just watched Sorry to Bother You, find out what we thought about that film.Big problems with people being recruited as spy’s via LinkedIn.Otters are in trouble, and it is due to Instagrammers sharing cute photos of these adorable creatures, which leads to other people taking them out of their environment and keeping them at home.A British teenager has gone partially blind due to the amount of chips he had been eating.We’ve discovered a podcast true crime junkies will like, True Crime Bullshit covers the serial killer Israel Keyes.Chris has been putting his name down for all sorts of upcoming extra work, find out what new type of roles he has picked.LinksOperation Rambu – DocumentaryRambu: The Intruder IntroSorry to Bother YouOtters in trouble due to InstagramBritish teenager goes blind from eating chipsTrue Crime Bullshit PodcastVideo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 201928 min

Ep 245Windy Times at a Dog Show

SummaryWe start this episode off reassuring you our lovely fans that as a podcast are not plagiarising any other podcast, which led us to talk about Jay Sheti, who is making millions from ripping off other people’s quotes it seems.Chris talks about some stick insects that we accidentally exported to the UK many years ago, and what happened to them in regards to breading, and what happened when they tried to bread them back in NZ, and interesting story indeed.Some clever people down south have come up with a way for cafe’s to reduce their use of plastic milk bottles, and it’s all done with a small keg like container that holds milk called spout. We think it is a great idea and can’t wait to see it being used in more places around the country.Pic from Pic’s Peanut butter (which we love and if they want to sponsor an episode or send us some samples we would be open to that, just saying ;)) is helping make the Nelson Food Factory, a place to help people out that have unique food products they want to test to see if they would make a viable product.Lime scooters are here in Hamilton now, find out what has happened in the first 48 hours of them being here.Sam went along to a dog show in Rotorua last weekend, find out what happened there and how he helped out.The first space hacker has been talked about this week, the story is less exciting then you might think, but it did involve an astronaut.We cover a couple of things Donald Trump has been doing lately, and has he really lost the plot this time? It is very hard to know.There is a last chance bid to save the Northern White Rhino, if this doesn’t work they will be extinct.Waikato District Council hopeful is in the news after referring to the Nazi party, which seems like a crazy idea, but if he had reworded it, it might have made more sense and be easier to understand.Craziness in the ultra marathon running world, when organisers weren’t expecting a woman to win the event, find out what they had to do to make things right for everyone.This week Adam recommends we should watch the movie, Sorry to Bother You, check it out and let us know what you think about it.And we have a new Patron, welcome to Jarred, a clever creative right here in the Waikato, make sure to check out his Facebook page linked below to see his great photos.LinksNZ Stick Insect Turns Gay in the UKSpout Milk Container Saves Using Plastic BottlesNelson Food Factory PlanLime Scooter are in HamiltonFirst Hacker in SpaceLast Chance for Northern White RhinoWaikato District Nazi PartyUltra Marathon Winner Takes all of the PrizesSorry to Bother You MovieJessi Combs DiesJT Wilson Photoworks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 201934 min

Ep 244Quasi Upsetting People

SummaryThis week we talk about the 2nd most used resource in the world, and it might surprise you to what that actually is.Deep fakes are a thing we should all be worried about when we watch things online, but some scientists might have the an answer using mice, apparently they can be trained to help spot these fake videos.A giant fossil of a previously unknown giant penguin has been found right here in NZ.Security worker at a US airport hands a man a mean note and finds herself without a job, what did the note say and was it worth it? This leads Chris to tell the story from years ago when he was too drunk to be let onto a plane.We have a Samuel L Jackson quote, which can only be read the way Samuel L Jackson talks.Wellington is upset about the new piece of artwork they have received, Quasi. The realistic hand with a face on it which we think looks really cool.We watched the movie booksmart this week after it was recommended by one of our patrons on Patreon. Sam uncovered a couple of facts about the two lead actresses as well.Micro plastics in large quantities have been found in an unexpected location on earth, so what does this mean for the rest of the planet?Lime scooters have a new version of their scooter coming out very soon, what are the new features and what does this mean for the people that charge them up over night.Ford have announced their plans to back an esports team, they see the value in this and the amount of money these teams can make.Youtube has removed a whole bunch of battle bot videos from their platform, as they have been marked as animals fighting.Two men took made a bet on if the world was flat or not, and one of them took it more seriously than the other, find out how this made it’s way to court here in NZ.What did Chris find when he cleaned out his bedroom this week?LinksSand, the 2nd most used resource in the world and the price that goes along with itMice used to find DeepfakesSamuel L Jackson Slams Trump SupportersWellington Upset about Latest ArtworkGiant penguin fossil found in NZAirport Worker Gives Man a Mean NoteBooksmart MovieLego Unveils New type of Plastic BrickMicro Plastics Found in Large QuantitiesLime Scooters Getting an UpgradeFord Backs a esports TeamWhy are Battle Bot Videos Being Removed from YouTubeBet over Flat Earth Turns Violent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 201930 min

Ep 243What is Wrong with Sport Culture?

SummarySam spoke to some old people this week about giant pumpkins which went well. Chris learned about Atomik Vodka which is made in Chernobyl, would you be keen to try this?A top gamer named Ninja moved to Twitch alternative Mixer, find out how Twitch has been dealing with that, which leads us onto a discussion around if esports is an actual sport because Hilary Barry doesn’t think it is.Why does sport in NZ seem to get so much news about it? Why do we care so much about it, and why does an upcoming sports star get off sexual assault just because it might ruin their career? This makes us angry.How was Disney on Ice? Sam gives his review of it.We have a movie review from on of our Patrons, Adam. He recommended the movie to Chris when they were both at a baby shower recently.We have am update on everything that has been happening in Hamilton recently.A woman stopped a train to kick of a racist person and we think that was a great decision.We now have NZ’s first carbon zero yogurt company which is not what Chris thought this story was about, find out what he thought he was going to talk about.What is the TV Santa and why has he been dropping off TV sets in the US? No one really knows.What is sexy pavement lichen? And should you be licking it? Find out as give you all the information you need about this potential new craze.And we round out this episode with some facts Chris has dug up about New Zealand, his great work he has been doing at one of his jobs, and we talk about all the random jobs he has had.LinksAtomik VodkaNinja Moved to MixerTwitch causes problems for NinjaYoung NZ Sport Star gets off Sexual Assault ChargesMan wearing TV on his head leaves old TV’s on porches in VirginiaHilary Barry doesn’t regard Esports as an actual sportBooksmartTrain Manager Stops Train and Kicks Racist Passenger OffMan with Helper Dog Kicked out of Hamilton StoreNo Breast Feeding at Hamilton VenueGymnastics FirstFirst Carbon Zero Yoghurt Company in NZSexy Pavement Lichen  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 201928 min

Ep 242Does this Look Infected to You?

SummaryThis week you will hear about Chris’s finger, where he got advice from and how he managed to use a brand new app to get free medical treatment.A landlord got upset with one of his tenants and took him to the Tenancy Tribunal over a 10 tonne rock he said wasn’t there, and the tenant had moved and then put back.A police officer from the US accidentally filmed himself putting cocaine into a suspects wallet. And we have another story where a man dies while being handcuffed and pinned down onto the ground.A professor has come out with a theory on why men don’t want to recycle, it might be because they will look like they are gay if they do.Man gets busted dumping a fridge out in the wild, find out what his punishment is, and what else he may be facing in the future.If you haven’t been online for a while, and people thing you are dead, what should you do to prove you are alive and well? Did you say burnouts in a rally car next to a volcanic hole? Well that’s what Turkmenistan's President did.Man gets denied a passport dude to his last name which he changed, now seems offensive, he isn’t backing down to change it back, so no passport for him.The idea of standup paddle board yoga makes Chris laugh, the bit that wasn’t funny was the woman that was doing it that died.Kids at a hackathon show how easy it is to hack into voting sites, and change the figures, the crazy thing is they made these sites for the kids harder to get into than the real life examples.LinksLAPD Offocer filmed himself putting cocaine into a suspects walletThe Boulder the Tenant Keeps MovingWhy Men don’t RecycleMario Busted for Dumping a FridgeTurkmenistan’s President is Not DeadMan denied Passport due to Stupid Name ChangeStandup Paddle Boarder DiesChildren easily hack voting websiteVideos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 201930 min

Rocky Horror Picture Show

SummaryChris had a bad day this week, find out how many things he broke. We learned this week an astroid came very close to the earth and if it had hit it could have destroyed a large city.How did out prime minister get onto the cover of a magazine recently.CoNZealand is on very soon and if you can figure what that name is for you deserve a medal. This leads on to a story about when Chris was a child and attended a science fiction convention which leads to one of the best stories we have heard in a very long time.See saws set up on the boarder of the US and Mexico seem like a great idea for a piece of art.Man in court in Australia for stealing a car gets busted for taking a stolen car as transport to get there.LinkedIn impressed Chris this week with their fast reaction to something Chris told them about.The Predicament is a short film starring friend of the show Harley Nevil, make sure to check it out below.Is electric ear tickling the answer to many of life’s problems, and what can it actually help with? We find out and can’t wait for a cheap Chinese knock of it to make to the market.Did Chris get up to something in Melbourne recently? We find out if the spate of graffiti is related to his last trip there.LinksCity Killer Close CallPrime Minister on Cover of MagazineCoNZealand AnnouncedThe Wall PlaygroundElectric Ear Tickling Could Change your LifeCar Thief ProblemsChris Graffiti Removed  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 201929 min

Ep 240How Long is too Long to Crap?

SummaryThis week we learned about the ancient Kauri tree holds a record of earths magnetic field reversal with in it, Bill Nye was not impressed by the Ark exhibit and had issue with the science involved.We have a nice story about some war medals being returned to their rightful owner, Rutger Hauer died this week.How did a man get caught with millions of dollars of drugs in Australia? And why was it so easy for the cops to bust him? This leads us onto some other facts about meth.It wouldn’t be a podcast episode without a crazy story from Hamilton, this time a security guard beats up another one for taking excessive toilet breaks.We have a shout out to Chris's cousin Mitch who is doing something with satellites being used to look at how farmers are using the land and their environmental impact.Chris updates us on who he was scaring this week at Spookers, and we found an old piece of newspaper talking about fake rocks, which was sort of tied Chris’s travels to Spain.All this and more in another action packed podcast episode.LinksAncient Kauri contains ancient informationBill Nye does not like the ArkWar medals returned to rightful ownerDope grower avoids jail due to crappy plantsRutger Hauer passes awayIs this the easiest drug bust ever?Shout out to MitchSecurity guard punch up over toilet breaks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 201930 min

Ep 23950th Anniversary of Man on the Moon

SummaryThis week we haven’t been around much so it is a catch up kind of episode, find out how Sam’s trip was and how Chris has been doing at Spookers.If you come up with enough predictions some of them are bound to come true, find out what a futurist believes is going to happen in the near future.The 50th anniversary of man on the moon has happened this week, Chris fondly remembers when it happened, or did he? Find out about his memory of this event.We talk about the real loss for NZ this week. Hint, it wasn’t the cricket result.How are the preparations going for storming Area 51?The new movie trailer is out for the upcoming Top Gun Maverick movie.Where are stupid instagrammers going now to get a great shot?And what would you do if you found a photo of yourself on a packet of cigarettes even if you never consented to it, and it has nothing to do with a smoking related illness?LinksMotion Entertainment RotoruaCrazy Predictions50 year Anniversary of Man on the MoonTop Gun Maverick TrailerStupid InstagrammersNZ’s real loss this weekFinding your stump on a cigarette packet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 201933 min

Ep 238First Lady of Wood

SummaryA young person in the US has picked up the nickname of the Lufkin Licker after picking up a tub of icecream, licking the top and putting it back, how much jail time will she serve for such an act, we’re not sure.With the increase in technology and new ways to communicate the use of emojis has cause problems in court cases as people debate the meaning of different icons.One African man was chosen to train to go into space, unfortunately he died in an accident before reaching his dream.A local rugby clubs fundraising event which involved a team member eating a pie as fast as they could ended in tragedy as one member choked to death on his pie while competing against his dad.The first lady of the US, Melania Trump has had a chainsawed wooden sculpture made of her in her home town, and it could be the worse piece of art ever commissioned.Is Hamilton the Florida on NZ? Well this week a man steals a persons car while only wearing his undies, then drove to the police station where he sat outside beeping the horn.We talk about the limited edition BP thankyou light and we also learn about the dogs of Chernobyl.LinksThe Lufkin LickerEmojis causing problems in court casesThe Afronaut diesMan chokes to death on pie while competing against his dadMelania Trump’s wooden sculpture sure to give nightmaresMan wearing only his undies steals a car in HamiltonBP thankyou lightDogs of Chernobyl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 201931 min

Ep 237Wine Bottle Heist

SummarySammies and Stuff opened in Hamilton this week, Sam manged to get a free sandwich out of them, find out what he thought about it, and what else he brought that maybe have been actually better.A new report has come out stating that obesity has overtaken smoking as the leading cause of cancer.Back in episode 210 we talked about the NZ woman that married a guy she had only just met on the internet, Chris said what could go wrong, and Sam said he couldn’t wait for a weird story to some out about this, guess what? It has.Chris finally made it to Spookers for his first nights trial, find out what he got up to and what his number one trait is, which should be no surprise to anyone that listens to this podcast.Chris got stung for a pricey bottle of wine this week, but nothing like the many bottles of wine in a heist that happened recently. Will this make Chris be dry for all of July? Only time will tell.Dominos have unveiled a new piece of technology that harnesses the power of AI to scan pizzas to make sure they are OK. We don’t really care about this at all.Are influencer's online ripping off people using the app Tik Tok?Donald Trump is gearing up for a 4th of July celebrations the only way he knows how, but saying how amazing it is all going to be. And iconic car designer Lee Iococca died this week.LinksSammies and StuffObesity has taken over smokingWedding to a stranger endsSpookersDominos Dom Pizza CheckerInfluencers ripping people off in Tik TokDonald Trump and his amazing 4th of July plansLee Iococca DiesPhoto by Medhat Ayad from Pexels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 201934 min

Ep 236Meatless Meat Pizza

SummaryChris has been busy as this week. We find out what he has been up to work wise, and he gives his rating abd brief review of what TEDx Tauranga was like.Sam went to the Hamilton Lego show put on by the HAMLUG group, find out what he thought of that.Corona beer has been thinking about the environment, and to save plastic to hold cans together they have worked out how to screw cans together.Chris finally made it to Spookers and found out it is way scarier than he thought it would be. He’s going back again this weekend for an audition.NZ Post got ripped off to the tune of $600,000 dollars, how did this happen and when did they realise? You might be surprised how all of this happened.Do you suffer from motion sickness and want to be able to read or work while traveling, Citreon has come up with a solution for this with a funky pair of glasses.Hell Pizza released a new burger pizza this week, but things didn’t appear as they were, find out if there was any backlash over using fake meat, and did they break any rules around their advertising?LinksTEDx TaurangaCorona Beer joining cansNZ Post got ripped offMotion Sickness Glasses SeetroenHell Pizza’s new meatless meat pizzaLove, Death & RobotsImage by nan nan from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 201934 min

Ep 235Bearded Ex

SummaryChris had a dream about his ex wife having a beard, what does this mean? Let us know your theories and see if it can help him make sense of it all.We find out who another one of our listeners is this week as well.We also spent a lot of time talking about a notebook for some reason, Hamilton City is about to trial something.And what is up with Xero at Fieldays? We have some advice for them.Oh and we have an update on how Spookers went, or didn’t plus the usual stuff you are accustomed to.Sam won something form Fieldays, why aren’t seatbelt covers with info on them a thing, and a Woman won a major prize n mathematics for the first time.So make sure to get comfy, maybe have a drink or two and have a listen to one or two of the people you are secretly stalking (I know you listen)LinksElfin Reusable NotebookPeter Jackson and James Cameron team up to fight meatRocket Lab had a secret payloadSeatbelt Cover IdeaWoman wins mathematics award Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 201930 min

Ārepa – Fieldays 2019

SummaryRealising there was more to life than copious amount of coffee and energy drinks, Angus Brown went about creating a new better product. Combining nature, neuroscience and nutrition he came up with Ārepa. A product designed to give you mental clarity during moments of pressure and stress.Chris talks to Angus to find out about the journey of Ārepa.LinksĀrepa Website  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 20198 min