The Chris and Sam Podcast

Summary In this weeks episode we have been really busy, Sam' back from a Wellington trip, find out what he learned. Chris has been editing things, sorting out a short film shoot and being part of this year's Cinema Improviso. We also both ended up in a Polestar 2 this week, find out how that went and everything else. Links Polestar 2 car Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary This week we discuss AI and some of the problems it has been causing us. Chris found something online to help with his mobility issues, find out how that went. Sam drove another electric car this week. A Hamilton coffee company is the only NZ one to appear on an international list. We talk about the changes to citizens arrest powers, the Red Bull Trolley Race came back, which leads us to a...

Summary This week we find out who Chris has been catching up with, how a drunk Lime scooter ride went and how his Karate class went. Jeep has brought out an innovation that is a bit crap, a New York Record is broken, we talk about the proper Destiny Church petition people should sign and so much more. Links New York 30 Year Record Broken Destiny Church petition Backlash to Jeeps "Innovation" Woman...

Summary This week we find out what new car Sam drove this week, what Chris is planning on getting back into. We learn about another shoplifting involving mayo, again and wonder what that is all about. We have kickstart or dropkicks for you. Have a listen to see if you would back them. Plus much more. Links Hamilton and it's hot weather breaking records Next step for man trying to find bitcoin What...

Summary This week catch up with Chris and find out how his trip to Wellington went. Who he caught up with and the sights he saw. We touch on the Manta5 again, this time about the potential millions in warranty claims for the liquidators. A special type of person goes to the human rights review tribunal over getting the wrong coke, we discuss the Government changes to the science and innovation sec...

Summary This week Chris is getting ready for his trip to Wellington, while Sam is dealing with a rooster. We talk about the Manu World Champs, the Wideluxx camera, Trumps press secretary and dive deep into deepseek. All this and more. So come have a listen. Links Supermarket staff threatened with a pineapple Manu Hamilton Heats Road signs changed to crude names Widelux - New Version Camera Coming...

Summary In this weeks episode we cover Trump, and all the craziness that's been going on since he became President again. We talk about UBCO a NZ company that went into receivership and give out hot take on failing businesses. A fat cat caused a school lock down as it was mistaken as a mountain lion. Which leads to a cat story from Chris. Sam found out about Hello Hamilton, a new email newsletter...

Summary Another famous person scammer, this time it is Brad Pitt. Chris encounters a strange rule at a bar, which makes us wonder what is going on. We learn about an auto catcher Pokemon keyring, a man attempting a new record when it comes to the Te Araroa Trail, and Chris has an encounter at the Uni. Another week of randomness, technology and life. Come have a listen. Links Brad Pitt Scams woman...

Summary This week we talk about the LA fires raging in the US. Trump gets a mention because his speech was weird, again. NZ"s only convicted saboteur has been released from jail, while a 9 year old gets 3 world records when it comes to frisbee. We learn of a bomb on a scooter taking out a general, and a woman gets scammed after warning others about the scam. All of this and more in your weekly fix...

Summary We're back for 2025 and it was a good start to the year we think, find out about the random things that happened to us. We love the Vanilla Ice beer promo that helps keep your drinks cold. We learn about the company that lets you return your Christmas tree. Find out what games we have been playing over the break. We have a couple of Kickstart or Dropkicks to get the year started. Find out...

Summary This week Chris has problems with a couple of transport apps, find out what the cause was. While Sam battled with crappy internet and waiting for Skinny Broadband to send a replacement modem. We're not sure what the drones are up to in New Jersey, but there are a lot of dumb theories out there. SpinLaunch has been testing recently which is awesome. We cover a bit about the US health CEO th...

Summary This week we have all the bases covered. From Trump, to Kickstart or Dropkick, an extraordinary Kiwi and a bunch of films we've seen. All this and much more. Come have a listen and tell a friend. Links Trumps New fragrance launched Trump Man of the Year New Zealander wins Spanish Scrabble Champs Cheddar cheese thief caught Kickstart or Dropkick this week: Kickstarter - Zefiro Kickstarter -...

Summary This week find out how Chris managed with no power. We talk about a world champion Kiwi, black Friday purchases, and a guy trying to find his long lost treasure in a dump. We also talk about Chris and his new niece he may have? And what's the deal with cops giving a gang some money back. All of this and much more crammed into this weeks episode. Links Maketu pies going into receivership Ki...

Summary After a week off we are back. We talk about the ant climatic fight that was Tyson VS Paul. We debrief about Misty Flicks Film Festival that we were part of this weekend. Trump's latest grift is selling guitars he's not licensed to, a former nurse in Australia has been ordered to hand back an inheritance they got and we get onto the topic of smugglers. All this and much more. Links Tyson VS...

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Summary On this weeks episode we talk a little about Trump and his victory. A Melbourne cup punter wins big. We discuss Fireball Whisky and their new PR plan and learn about a wooden satellite that is about to enter orbit. A cyclist gets hit by an ambulance and then gets charged for the trip. Another dumbass drug user and what was Tucker Carlson really attacked by? All this an more in episode 506....

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Summary Life update from Chris who is back into lurking around a park at 4:30am every morning. Sam wonders what Be TV is exactly. We get an update on the Wildberries story from last week, Elon is releasing new things we already have. A criminal lawyer reacts and rangers have to stop blowing up horses due to the fire risk. All this and much more. Links Wildberries update about what has actually bee...

Summary In this weeks episode we talk about the Air NZ lolly jar that has been making it's way around the country. We found out that VR in retirement homes is a thing. Chris learned all about Spike Ball this week and recommends the movie Get out. And we round things off with a talk about Trump and his latest expensive offerings and what he did during the pandemic. All this and more, ready for you....

Summary We catch up this week after not needing to record last week. Chris has been busy with the Waikato Uni TEDx, Improv Sunday and being at an awards ceremony. Sam saw a free movie this week. We have an update from our 500th episode. We talk about crazy Russians, a woman who allegedly stole a lot of mayo. What's the deal with the floating bomb. There's a new world record for the largest Haka an...

Summary Our 500th episode is here and it's a bumper episode. Recorded in front of a live audience we cover all your favourites. Randomness, technology and life the way we know how. From new stories, to old stories. Kickstart and dropkick makes an appearance and we talk to a bunch of our fans. Over 2 hours of Chris and Sam goodness. Have a listen and tell a friend. A huge thank you to everyone that...

Summary In this weeks episode Chris catches us up on the film project he's been working on. We talk about the movie Twisters and what they removed. A Tesla truck caught on fire, a man crashed his lawnmower in an uncommon way. We talk about dancing with the stars and learn Pizza Hut is helping people find a job in a unique way. Cows attacking people get a mention, why did someone get fined over as...

Summary A busy week for us as we give a very brief overview of our 500th episode recording which will be out in a couple of weeks. Chris has an update on how TEDx is going. Sam gets a movie review and we talk about if we would eat at a place that has had car crash through it's window. We talk about a counterfeiter and how they got caught. We also talk about the guy that is pleading self defense af...

Summary This week we learn about the creepy little covers Chris brought to cover his headphone ear cups. We also hear about Sam's cruise, so buckle in as he talks a lot about it in this episode. RFK has another batshit story about animals, and some Kiwi guys invent a great coffee bean roaster that is being sold around the world. All this and more. Links RFK Whale Head Story Kiwis Invent at Home Co...