The Chris and Sam Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SummaryWhat to do with the ever growing amount of plastic in the world is a question a lot of people have, but for Jerome Wenzlick it provided and opportunity to make a better performing longer lasting fence post out of recycled plastic.Chris catches up with Jerome to find out how they are made, what makes Future Post a better alternative to standard wooden postsLinksFuture Post Website   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryAfter creating a documentary about a river dying on his dad’s farm, James Muir set out on a journey to help protect water in NZ by co-founding River Watch, the fitbit for our water.This innovative device provides real time feedback about the quality of freshwater.Sam talks to James and learns some astounding facts, and the some of the challenges of creating a product that will help people protect their water before it is too late.LinksRiverwatch Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWhat would you say if you could have an alcoholic free gin that tastes great? Well lucky for you Ecology and Co have made just that. Chris catches up with Di to learn about the two different gins they currently produce and how they got started.A great idea for people that like gin but without the headaches of alcohol.LinksEcology and Co Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryOne of the more interesting stands at Fieldays this year was Dung Beetle Innovations. Sam caught up with Shaun Forgie, the foremost expert on dung beetles in NZ.We learn how these beetles are natures solution to sustainable farming, why they haven’t been used in NZ for very long compared to other parts of the world, and just how easy it is to apply dung beetles to your own farm. A fascinating story.LinksDung Beetle Innovations Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe were at Fieldays for another year. As well as bringing you great interviews and stories from Fieldays, we decided to record our normal podcast while there.We find out what the audition Chris went for was all about. Plastic is being used in an exciting trial in New Plymouth.How easy is it to mix up doors on an airplane? And one of us gets ragey about the TV Mini Series Chernobyl.LinksSpookersRecycled plastic used in roading trialWrong door on airplaneChernobyl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris caught up with Peter who along with his wife Donna have been touring the country with their Inzone careers coach helping young people find out what careers are out there that they might not have known about.This is such an inspirational idea and story we wanted to share. We wish there was something like this available to us when we were younger.LinksInzone Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWhen you are after a blender based on a stationary bike there is only one that we recommend. Cycle Blend make beautiful blender bikes you can hire or buy.Sam talks to Cycle Blend owner Jane, to find out how this venture started and where Cycle Blend had been used here and around the world.This was an unexpected fun interview we had at Fieldays at the Zespri stand.LinksCycle Blend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe caught up with Brent and learned all about the very tasty batch10 honey bourbon. A smooth drink with the perfect blend of bourbon and NZ honey makes this a drink you’ll want to share with your friends.As well as the honey bourbon, batch10 also produces a Manuka smoked bourbon, a London dry gin, and just released at Fieldays 2019 a pink gin which combines a London dry gin with pomegranate and bitters.To see the whole product range, and where to buy locally, or online make sure to visit the batch10 website.LinksBatch10 Bourbon Website  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWhile looking around the 2019 Fieldays we came across Chris who installs solar panels onto tiny houses, we found out a lot about solar panels and so can you in this entertaining chat we had.LinksNZ Tiny Home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryAnother week and another app we have learned about, this time it is one called Giveahoy, which makes donating to causes on the street easy for the charity and random people walking around.Rockroll is a new type of toilet paper, softer and better for the environment is the claim. We talk about this new product, and one of us has backed it via it’s crowd funding, find out what we get for our money.Chris has some bluetooth headphones he is selling on Trademe, hit him up if you are after a pair.Sam went to the the Zirka circus this week, find out what he thought and how one act in the show compared to the other circus he went to.Apple is changing things with iTunes, does this effect us and do we even care?Which US cities public services have ground to a halt due to some ransomware?Murapara has run out of money due to some people stealing the only ATM, will they get any more? And what was Sam’s experience the one time he visited?There is a new stupid internet challenge out there, it seems harmless, but the experts are warning against it, Chris is keen to give it a go.And apparently we have been using mouthwash wrong, according to Chris’s dental hygienist, have a listen to see what they reckon.LinksGiveahoy AppRockroll Toilet PaperZirka CicusApple is getting rid of iTunes finallyBaltimore is held to ransomMurapara loses it’s ATMNew potentially harmful internet challengeImage by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week on the podcast Chris is quite excited as it is last day of work and he begins to live his dream, whatever that is.We talk about an app that is destined for great things apparently, Dropit. Would you invest in this?How people have managed to make their own Harriet Tubman bank note with the help of a stamp.We have a bunch of interesting animal facts for some reason this week, one about goats and a couple about chickens.Elon Musk hasn’t really delivered on a vision he had, does this make him a scam artist or not? We discuss.And a weird signal has been baffling some scientists for nearly 17 years. They have finally found the source and it might just surprise you.So sit down and catch up with our week.LinksDropit AppHarriet Tubman StampWhere to buy, or details on making your own Harriet Tubman StampElon Musk ScamChicken Farm StatsSource of strange signal finally found after almost 17 years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we cover Adams birthday movie marathon we went to, where we saw a bunch of great films.Someone tried to dropkick Arnie this week and it didn’t work, the last Game of Thrones episode came out, find out what we thought about it as well as what Sam is going to do with his Huawei phone if the newly announced ban from Google comes into play.We learned about a special type of chip sold in prisons in the US, a new political party is announced in NZ and it is sure to fail, and a man has been caught sending counterfeit phones to Apple saying they won’t turn on. Find out how many he sent in and how many they actually replaced.And… we have possibly the creepiest ending to any podcast we have ever recorded, you be the judge.LinksFright NightBrazilThe Plague DogsIsle of DogsThe EndlessOne Cut of the DeadArnie DropkickTerrorism Joke gone Wrong?Coalition Party NZFake phones sent to Apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe find out how the diet is going for Chris and just how much he is loving cheat day this week.Sam is back from Christchurch, find out what sights he saw and how he went on a Lime Scooter.A new bridge is being built here in Hamilton, and while people don’t really care what it looks like, would a bungy jump make it better? And with only 5 month to go until the local body elections, a new contender for Mayor has thrown their name into the public ring.There was another punch up after a netball game, stay classy Hamilton.In crazy law stuff a man was in jail for 28 years as a woman had a dream, he just got out. And a Harvard law professor was fired because he was on teh Harvey Weinstein defense team.Elder abuse is a big problem with the aging community, and it is sad to hear that Stan Lee also suffered from it, his manager is currently being charge with it.And Kickstart or Dropkick is back this week, would you want a reusable cotton bud?LinksLime ScootersHamilton’s New Bridge & Potential Tourism IdeaNew Mayoralty Candidate AnnouncedPunch Up After Netball GameMan gets free KFC for years28 Years in Prison Due to a DreamWhats App VulnerabilityHarvard Law Professor FiredElder Abuse Charges Against Stan Lee’s ManagerKickstart or Drop Kick for a Reusable Cotton Bud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe have an update on how Chris is going with his diet and working out this week, he’s been eating a lot including no chicken chicken. He might also have a problem with his car and we learned where transmission fluid goes in a car.Back on the death talk from last week, turns out you can be buried in a mushroom suit and one recent celebrity was super excited about it and did just that, and would you save your ink? Or would you rather take it with you.Everyone’s favourite topic comes up this week, Trumps tax losses have come up in the news and they are quite staggering.Wendy’s is using the power of social media to validate bringing back a product.We find out how much of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Sam has watched in the last week, and how fast the latest movie cracked a record. Game of Thrones comes up in conversation, is it about to stuff up the last couple of episodes?Olio is a growing app in NZ where you can get rid of food items you don’t want anymore, check it out an see what is being offered in your area, or use it yourself and help stop food wastage.LinksMushroom Suit for Luke PerrySaving your ink after you DieSpicy Chicken Nuggets are back thanks to a rapper we have never heard of Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris is on a diet and doing well, he is combining the slow carb diet from The 4 Hour Body and the Body for Life program for the gym, find out what body part he’s been having trouble with.Talking of diets, we learned about a man who is on a 46 day beer diet for Lent, find out how that has been going for him.One of the major new publications here in NZ has decided to put a pay wall up on their website. We think some of the articles they have put as “premium” is a but stupid, and the pricing seems crazy.A 30 million counterfeit Lego ring has been busted, instead of making something similar and working with Lego, it looks like they straight out copied lego designs.Our overlord Mark Zuckerberg put his brains to making what he calls a sleep box to help his wife sleep better, it is nowhere near as amazing as it sounds.A teenage Holocaust victim’s diary comes to life on Instagram.Chris went to Harvey Norman and learned they didn’t have a tape measure apparently, so he had to use his own method of measuring something.In sad news this week, the actor Peter Mayhew who played the original Chewbacca dies at age 74.And we talk about the new plan to recompost bodies, is this a better alternative to cremation or burial?PhotosA measuring tape replacementChris with his new T ShirtLinks46 Days on a Beer Diet30 Million Dollars worth of Counterfeit Lego SeizedMark Zuckerbergs Sleep BoxEva, Holocaust Teenager on InstagramComposting Bodies Might be a Thing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryLots of public holidays this week for some of us, and we start off the podcast with a good news story for a change. In fact it is about the best teacher in the world, Peter Tabichi won a million dollars by taking out the Global Teacher Prize.Our prime minister Jacinda Ardern gets ranked as the 2nd best leader in the world, which is no surprise to us, but we would have never guessed the first place or the third place winner in this list.Can’t get enough of Keanu Reeves, well you are in luck with a film festival honoring his work, it’s called Keanucon.Ever wanted to stay in a giant potato? Well now you can with an Airbnb in Idaho.Social media influencer's really shouldn’t be a thing according to us, but one has gone out of her way to show how she faked going to Coachella and how you shouldn’t believe everything you see on the internet.Kickstart or dropkick is back this week, this time we talk about puppet guts, the guts that you put inside your hand puppet when not using them to make them seem more alive?Taiwanese presidential hopeful Terry Gou upsets people with what he said when discussing his future plans.Sam mentions a new app he is using called Pulse, it’s for Android and has a host of features including text messaging from other devices without using your phone. It works great, has heaps of features and the pricing is really good.Time travelling buskers cause problems for people trying to understand what is going on, check out the video below to see how it unfolds.And to round out this episode we have a couple of podcast recommendations, one is Wild Thing Podcast which is about the hunt for bigfoot, the other is It could happen here podcast, which talks about how bad things could get in the USA.Video LinksPeter Tabichi wins Global Teacher PrizeFortune name Jacinda Ardern 2nd greatest leader in the worldKeanucon is HappeningStay inside a giant potatoSocial media influencer fakes an entire trip to CoachellaPuppet Guts KickstarterTerry Gou Upsets people with Harem CommentPulse SMS appTime travelling buskers on a NYC SubwayWildthing podcastIt Could Happen Here Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week Chris is stressed because it Easter, Sam has a sore mouth and spoke to a gardening group.Chris went and saw the movie Us recently, find out what he thought about it.What ads do you expect to see before a film? If you said NZ Bridge you would be correct. How much do they pay for this? How successful are these ads? Why are they being played, all of these questions go unanswered.How hard do things need to be until you get to the level of Caracas in Venezuela? Find out what people have been doing to make extra cash.Jessie Taylor has been upset as her main source of income has been wiped out as she gets kicked off of Instagram and realises she has no real no value.A baby T-Rex is for sale on Ebay and apparently it is one of the best baby dinosaurs you can ever buy. And for a cool 3 million dollars you could be proud owner of it.A man who apparently had never placed a bet before on sports walked away with 1.2 million dollars after placing an $85k bet on Tiger Woods to win the Masters. Find out what he plans to do with his winnings.The end of times is almost upon us, yet again. So don’t bother with anything important, it was nice to know you.A slight oversight meant that the Auckland event center painted on some helpful braille dots for blind people, but didn’t realise that braille needs to be felt by blind people, otherwise it is pointless and useless.How unlucky is Drake? We will never really know, but find out how he is owning this belief and showing it’s all about how you look at the situation.Lush the company known for hand made cosmetics, bath bombs and other smelly stuff that some people seem to like has had enough of Social Media, the algorithms and the need to pay a lot of money to reach their audience and have decided to just stop using social media. Will this work for them? Will others follow suit?Netflix is hitting a slump recently, does this mean their plans aren’t working? More competition in the veryu near future, or something else? Should people be worried?Scientists have worked out that Mosquito's don’t like Electronica music, what other animals won’t like this music? Is there uncapped potential in this area?The world record for the longest time spent on a swing swinging has just been broken by a 16 year old here in NZ, we are super proud of this accomplishment and want to see more things like this.This week we finally get to look into the inner workings of Chris from 22 years ago, by looking into a notebook he wrote his goals that he wanted to achieve back then, find out how many of those he has accomplished.Chris went to a workshop last week all about an introduction to producing which was really good and a shout out to the Waikato Film Hub for organising such a great event.LinksUS – MovieCaracas Grave RobbersJessie Taylor get upsetBaby T-Rex is for saleBraille no good for Blind PeopleMosquitos don’t like Electronic musicSwing record broken Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryMinecraft dramas this week and one of us drove over 850km just to end up seeing one pumpkin, was it worth it?Brazil has some problems with a set of identical twins, find out what they have been up to and what they have got away with.We learn what you can and can’t do in a DOC hut, and find out what upset some woman named Lyn recently.Hamilton has come in as the top spot to stay apparently according to a batch booking website, find out what our amazing Mayor had to say about this exciting news.We have a bit of a follow up from last weeks episode where we talked about Dub FX.Netflix still has a large DVD business operating.A crazy story about a social media post that has landed a woman in jail in Dubai.A woman who went on an expedition manages to find an unknown ancient city.Is it right that Instagram takes over someones account just to give it to members of the Royal Family?LinksIdentical Brazilian Twins Cause ProblemsDOC Hut used to brew beerHorse Face in DubaiBest Summer Bach is in HamiltonLost City Found by Explorer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe get the rundown on everyone’s favourite pumpkin event, The Great Pumpkin Carnival and we find out just how busy Chris got over the weekend.Chris talks about how to sell a massacre and it’s a lot better than what it sounds like, trust us.What is Dub FX and why is it in Chris’s car? Have a listen and find out.LinksHow to Sell a MassacreEU Car Safety PlanDub FX Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris had some “fun” spam this week, he was impressed with how it was written and wants to share it.We get the run down on the Arohanui film festival, find out how it was and what movies Chris liked.Sam somehow ended up having a photo shoot with his giant pumpkin, we look forward to seeing how that turns out.We’ve started watching the TV series, Happy and recommend it if you are into dark weird shows.A kid uses his parents for being born, one guess what part of the world this happened in.Nasa first all woman space walk couldn’t go ahead, we find out why that was.We also learned about breast ironing which sounds terrible.Links Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryShout out to one of our fans, Jamie who along with his wife had welcomed a new podcast listener to this world.Chris has a functioning face this episode after not being able to move his top lip at all recently.We got our hands on some free tickets to go see the Kiwi romantic music Daffodils, find out what we thought about this film.Chris went and saw the film Alita this week as well, hear what his thoughts are on that, and he’s going to some movie events very soon as well.A NZ company has started expanding their reach with their very unique wheelchair built on Segway technology called Omeo.This week we learned about how Berlin has gender tickets for their Metro service.How much would you expect to pay for a top racing pigeon? A lot more than you would think it turns out.What would an episode be without an update about some pumpkins.What happens when you don’t normally drink coffee then have a lot of it in a short space of time? Well one man found out and ended up going to court over it.LinksOmeo WheelchairRecord Breaking Pigeon AuctionCaffeine Fuelled RageMen to Report every release of sperm to Law Enforcement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week has been a mixed bag of things happening, the big story is the mass shooting in Christchurch, all our thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone else affected by this tragedy.Sam spoke to the Prime Minister briefly last weekend about the one thing that he is always talking about, giant pumpkins.The Waikato rover has now been fully mapped with Google Maps street view.Should a robot doctor be delivering bad news, or should Doctors be doing this kind of thing in person.Catch pit grates have been stolen in Hamilton, keep an eye on those around your local area.Which common Italian dish has been labeled fake news?We learn about what is happening with Chris and his employment situation.PhotosLinksWaikato River Mapped in GoogleCatchpit Grates being StolenSpaghetti Bolognase Fake News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris went to the dental hygienist this week, find out how that went.We cover the whole bunch of famous people dying this week including the man that invented gaffa tape.A story that reminds us of checking your email came out this week, a man lost his rather large amount of air points.Find out what a really common email password is, and see if you have the same one.The bumbling Jihadi gets a mention as he’s a Kiwi stumbling around in a war torn country.We watched the doco behind the curve which is all about the flat earth believers, did it change our minds? What did we think of it, and why did Sam get very excited in this podcast around flat earthers.Sam got asked to tell pumpkin stories this week, and Crocodiles are branching out as their is no room for them at home. All this plus much more.LinksGaffa Tape Inventor DiesDumb Jihadi is a KiwiSuper Common Password Doesn’t Sound CommonBehind the Curve Flat Earth Doco  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week finds Chris dealing with the biggest stuff up he has ever created at his work.We test out some new straws that are made entirely of sugar, we’ll let you know our thoughts on these alternatives to plastic straws.YouTube has decided to crack down on super creepy people by turning off comments on any videos that feature children, is this enough?And Chris went on what he calls “a hot date” this week, find out just how sad that statement is, plus much more.Photos LinksYouTube to block comments on videos featuring children Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris is off to Wellington straight after we recorded this podcast to pick up all the stuff he left there the other week, he’s hoping to actually come back with his car this trip.Chris is surprised Sam didn’t hear about the Cook Straight swim by WIlliam Trubridge this week, Sam doesn’t really care about it to be honest.Bruno Gants passed away recently, and you might not know who he is, but you might know the memes he appeared in. Find out if you do.Sam is down to help out with a school event this week, find out what the put him down for.And this week Sam has been reading more of a book called Digital Minimalism, something he has sort of been doing already it turns out. He also won something by logging into Twitter at the exact right moment.Are people getting angry on Social Media justified, or is it a culture of people the just feel left out now and want to feel a little special.Ever wondered why Zebras actually have stripes? Well wonder no more as genetics has the answer and somehow Chris learned about it and shares his new found knowledge on the subject in this weeks episode.Do you suffer from Misiphonia? Find out what it is and how it could affect you.Samsungs new foldable phone has been announced, what will these mean for people now.Chris learned all about Evie the electric car and even sat in it for a virtual drive. It’s a very cool idea put together with MercuryLinksWilliam Trubridge swims Cook StraightBruno Gants DiesMisiphoniaEvie the Electric CarBreak Dancing at the Olympics?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryLast week we talked about the refridgerdating website, after a bit of research, Sam signed Chris up to it.Everyone’s favorite president to hate, Donald Trump has come up with a new plan for a celebration parade on the exact same day as another parade, has he lost his mind?Sam found himself agreeing with Mike Hosking this week over a employment relations authority decision and a crazy payout they have ordered.A Christchurch woman asks for someone to photograph her wedding for free. We discuss if this is OK and talk about the crazy “professional” that took exception to this and seemed to have gone crazy.We talk about the Jeff Bezos scandel currently happening in the US, and realise this might be the most researched story Chris has ever spoken about.And with Valentines day upon us, will Chris get lucky this week? And what’s the deal with Zoo’s allowing you to name animals after your ex’s?LinksRefidgerdating WebsiteDonald Trump’s plans for a new celebrationMike Hosking has a point about a crazy payoutJeff Bezos scandel seems to be crazyBuy a cockroach and name it after your ex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.