The Chris and Sam Podcast

Summary This week, Sam and Chris talk robot dogs with hyper-realistic Elon Musk faces that "poop" art at Miami’s Art Basel, a stolen $33,000 Fabergé egg locket that takes a wild trip through the digestive system, and a $10 million solid gold toilet up for grabs. AI loopholes, a man with a world record for most T-shirts in a half marathon, and the great rare plant market crash also make appearances...

Summary Sam and Chris reflect on end-of-year exhaustion, tech projects, and the excitement of networking at Christmas parties. We learn why RAM prices are skyrocketing, and hear stories about a gold-hunting prospector discovering a billion-year-old meteorite, a man stealing a Canadian bus and doing a surprisingly good job, and police confusing a toy reindeer for a lost dog. There's talk of Pantone...

Summary Chris is hobbling through the end-of-year slow-down, while Sam dishes out shout-outs to listeners and talks about scheduling chaos. This week we dive into wild Kickstarter tech like a LEGO Game Boy you can actually play, and a pricey color e-ink picture frame. Plus, there's medical marvels like cryoablation for tumors, giant colonial spider webs, magician fails, and a PSA about password ma...

Summary Chris gets his long-awaited doctor’s results and battles osteoarthritis while recounting his adventure at the massive Metallica concert—complete with broken trains and flaming pyrotechnics. Sam deals with two things breaking: a car window regulator and a barely functional modem, going up against unhelpful tech support. We hear tales of shared email addresses, old people using AI, and how c...

Summary Chris has a doctor’s update after finally being put on medication, while Sam talks about freaky movies and getting ready for Round the Bridges in Hamilton. We hear about robot fails, googly-eyed art scandals, and a box war madness from Australia. There’s bagpipe world records, buses with debatable etiquette, and social experiments around baby formula. All this and much more in this week’s...

Summary We dive into the packed Misty Flicks Film Festival weekend (with all its unexpected hiccups), talk about a front door left wide open on Halloween, review some standout Kiwi films, and share stories about collecting Settlers of Catan memorabilia. Listen for laughs, real-life chaos, and unique insights from the world of movies, events, and tech! Links Misty Flicks Rundown TedX Rundown Netfli...

Summary Chris is juggling an improv show, TEDx events, and a film festival, while Sam's busy giving out pumpkin seeds and updating his website. We hear about wild weather in New Zealand, a hilarious AWS outage that left smart beds stuck and beer factories offline, and a mum in Austria who let her 12-year-old help in brain surgery. There's also weird workplace blunders, fake babies, and a showdown...

Summary China tests a floating wind turbine that harnesses air power, Brazil opens the world’s largest mosquito factory, and a lost train is discovered buried on a beach—plus Halloween mischief and a marathon podcast farewell. Links AI Mass Produced Podcasts China tests floating wind turbine Largest Mosquito factory opened in Brazil Tulsa King The Studio Back Pain Home Remedy doesn't work Reservin...

Summary Chris and Sam are back in the studio after some remote recording and illness, diving into everything from scams and AI deepfakes to the unusual world of remote work— from prison ! Share what happens when a coffee truck leans a little too hard into its graveyard branding. Plus, there’s a wild story about cough syrup gone wrong, squirrel hunting mishaps, and a graphic novel Kickstarter smash...

Summary Chris pitches his improv comedy night (and shares tales of on-stage embarrassment), while Sam uncovers the saga of blue garden bags mysteriously appearing all over Hamilton. We discuss questionable marketing tactics, the world’s highest bridge opening in China, and local happenings from night markets to live-action role-playing. There’s listener feedback, some wild Kickstarter finds, and a...

Summary Sam hits up the New Zealand Motorhome and Caravan Show, while Chris narrowly dodges a bout of sickness with questionable remedies. We hear about Sam’s epic six-hour power cut saga, a remarkable breakthrough in Huntington’s disease treatment, and the opening of a massive time capsule in Nebraska. There’s also talk of odd public statues, stolen Graceland, and why ads might soon invade your f...

Summary Chris has updates about improv combat, while Sam learns about the mysterious world of cryptic Sudoku and questions reality itself. We talk bizarre cheating in stone skimming contests, a walking tree that wins a national award, and new TV remote woes. There’s chat about AI hacking bosses, Jimmy Kimmel’s abrupt cancellation, and all the local film action at Misty Flicks. All this and much mo...

Summary Chris is cast as a problematic patient in a mock medical exam, while Sam’s on top of the latest scams and wild world news—think painted squirrels, shootouts, and Netflix docos in the making. We hear about Elon Musk’s eye-watering trillion-dollar pay proposal, the quirks of world record chasers, and a new AI-powered Coke machine that’s got wondering how it could be scammed. There’s talk of...

Summary Chris gears up for improv comedy while Sam and his team go all-in on an ET-themed quiz night. We hear about radioactive shrimp recalls, a Kiwi scammer with an impressively convoluted scheme, and the jaw-dropping tale of an astronaut oxygen scam. There's a look at presidential birthdays, viral yacht disasters, and the never-ending saga of unlucky falls and broken bones. All this plus everyd...

Summary Chris juggles TEDx deadlines, a new acting gig as a fake patient, and some serious calendar stress, while Sam uncovers funeral home horrors and the downside of car subscription services. We learn about pigeons smuggling mystery notes, a woman racing AI by writing 34 books in 34 weeks, and how New Zealand wool makes its way to the US Open. There’s also a website filling last-minute salon ga...

Summary Chris turns up in a bandana as the guys dive into random stories from cyborg cockroaches and giant bees to America’s latest political circus. Chris shares insights from a nerdy wedding, while Sam is fascinated by Ukraine’s record-breaking snipers and Lithuania’s mass drone training program. They also chat about frozen embryos, bizarre acts of kindness from Putin, and a Kiwi arrested for st...

Summary Sam returns from a Lower Hutt conference with tales of old hotel birds, dodgy bars, and delicious Malaysian food, while Chris has been hunched over his computer with a sore hand. We learn about Putin’s poo suitcase, cortisone injections, political river perks, and some wild Kickstarter gadgets that catch the guys’ attention. Chris shares the incredible story of a woman who regained her sig...

Summary Chris is back from a trip to Wellington where he masters the art of heat pump repair, while Sam gears up for a work conference and navigates the mysteries of barber chairs. We hear about a toddler found in a bus luggage compartment, a LEGO show packed with impressive displays, and a cat named Leonardo da Pinchy with a taste for stealing underwear. Plus, a fish starts a forest fire in Canad...

Summary This week, the duo dive into the discovery of a rare mineral thanks to a decades-old letter, discuss NZ’s first smishing attack, and marvel at bananas taped to walls fetching millions. There’s also talk of atmospheric water harvesters, board game accolades, movie piracy with a twist, and Coldplay’s kiss cam fallout. All this randomness and more in this week’s episode! Links Hello Hamilton...

Summary Chris has been busy filming action scenes in Rotorua while Sam’s been getting bombarded with quirky Kickstarter ads, including a battery sorter and a robot chess coach. We hear about a man’s disastrous MRI mishap, why cat lovers are heading to cinemas, and how weak passwords can end a 158-year-old business. The boys break down the Late Show’s cancellation drama, celebrity podcasts, and a D...

Summary Chris gets his tooth pulled and Sam battles “mummy thumb” in this week’s episode, as we dive into a marathon runner’s tragic end and a Guinness World Record jigsaw collection. We hear about a creepy teddy bear art prank that sparks police action, mysterious Amazon brush scams, and the biggest piece of Mars found on Earth is up for aucion. Plus: Kickstarters, a Commodore 64 comeback, and th...

Summary Chris and Sam dive into the world of teat spraying technology with Matt and Trevor from Wetit at the Fieldays event. We learn why teat hygiene is crucial for dairy cows, how automation is changing the cowshed, and what makes Wetit’s solutions unique after 30 years in the industry. There’s chat about field days antics, technician woes, and even a random fart song from Spotify. Links WETIT W...

Summary Chris sits down with Maddie from Iona College to talk about The Shear Space – an acoustically insulated pod made from New Zealand wool and designed for quiet study, work, or podcasting. We hear how the project started as a solution for a noisy school library and evolved into a potential business idea, plus the challenges of design, marketing, and learning on the fly at Fieldays. Links Iona...

Summary Sam visits the Waikato Food Show and almost pays $210 for a food truck meal, while Chris recalls restaurant mishaps. We hear about permanent jewelry, a suspiciously glaring "Angry Mexican," and a Swiss startup putting solar panels between train tracks. There’s also a right-angle bridge in India, chemtrail bans in the US, AI-generated bands fooling Spotify, and how penguin poo might just sa...

Summary In this episode from Fieldays 2025 we dive into the world of sustainable farming with Dugald Hamilton and Jeff Brown from RespondBio. Discover how they’re shaking up agriculture by bringing living ecosystems back into our soil — and hear why farmers are finally “leaning forward” to listen! If you’re passionate about innovation, science, or simply want food that’s better for people and the...