The Chris and Sam Podcast

Summary From our Fieldays 2021 interview series Chris talks to Kylie to learn about Spectre an AI quality control tool used to help grade fruit. Easy to use via a simple app with better results than traditional methods. Spectre is made by Hectre, the orchard management platform growers love to use. Website   Hectre Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary Sam talk to Logan and Tom from Shear Edge. A forward thinking company using wool with plastics to make new and exciting products. Find out how they got started and what the future holds for this fast growing startup. Website Shear Edge Website Shear Edge on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary From our Fieldays 2021 interview series Chris talks to Jake and James, and finds out about their invention they came up with as part of the Crocodile Pit at St Pauls Collegiate. Links   St Pauls Collegiate Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary From our Fieldays 2021 interview series Sam catches up with Nathan and Destine Hull to find out about their amazing work and sculptures. They were showcasing their work at the Duroweld tent at Fieldays. One eye-catching piece was a unicorn that took over 400 hours to make. Nathan Hull Sculpture Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary From our Fieldays 2021 interview series Chris talks to Grant and Derrick about Knowby. The simple platform that empowers people with the information they need, where and when they need them. Find out how Knowby came about and how it's helping companies big and small. Links Knowby Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary In this weeks podcast Chris has started packing his stuff to move out to his own place. He went to check out an independent NZ feature film called Buzzcut. Find out what he thought about it. Talking about movies, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory celebrates 50 years. Find out why some people think grandpa Jo is a villain. What has been going on with the Lord of the Rings TV show being...

Summary From our Fieldays 2021 interview series, Chris spoke to Deb from Vince, which is a plant based vegetable mince. In this interview you'll find out how Deb came to making Vince, what ingredients it contains and just how easy it is to make. Highlights Include: 3 Flavours in the range. Mexican, Italian and Classic Kiwi 1 year shelf life Ideal for campers, boaties and trampers Quick and easy to...

Summary We have a bit more coverage from Fieldays this week and have an important question. Could it be Sepsis? Sam got around to seeing Army of the Dead, and while he gives his review of that film, he was more interested in the behind the scenes he stumbled across. NZ Post is getting a new logo, for a reason that doesn't really exist, annoying people when they claim they have no money, and the lo...

We are back from Fieldays, and we are tired. How did it go? Who did we talk to, and what are the special interviews you can look forward to in the future? What happens if your country if ravaged by the Corona virus and you can't hold a large sporting event? You let another country that is even worse off take it off your hands, seems normal. Sam found an app called Orange Door Requests interesting....

Summary What does it take to get people to have a vaccine? We find out. Trump isn't happy with his new social media (blog) so decides to turn it off after a very short period of time, what was he promised? We talk movies, and cover Synchronic and Tammy and the T-Rex, as well as who has the rights to The Munsters movie. A couple of random apps / tools are mentioned this week, one that doesn't let y...

Summary We have an update on the Rode competition we had entered and weren't too happy with the winner they picked, find out why. We have a review on The Quiet Place 2, and the book I am Pilgrim. One of us went on a deep dive into the world of Ten Pin Bowling, which is a lot more interesting than you may think. What are Amazon up to, with their Sidewalk idea, and their Amazen box? Ransomware attac...

Summary This week we talk about Adam's movie night and the 4 films we watched. Some good, some not so good. A woman who might have mental health issues tries to get more Instagram followers really weirdly. We talk about the race into space, and just how many countries have got something to the moon? Would you rather have a large scale rodent problem? Or sex crazed salt shakers of death? Lower Hutt...

Summary Chris went to what they called a retreat this week, but in reality it was a pitch from some sort of predatory MLM scheme. Find out how it all went down, and did he sign up for it. Sam went and got the first of his Covid vaccinations shot earlier today. And he really likes a new drink brought out by Monster, called Super Fuel. Some crazy people are trying to have their own number plates, ho...

Summary Happy Mothers day to every mother out there, there is no better way to celebrate this day than listening to a podcast, maybe even this one. Sam had an interesting experience trying to rent a car via the internet this week, find out what happened. While he was doing that, Chris was asking a scammer the hard questions. A man found the number plate on his new car offensive. Find out why this...

Summary This week has been a busy one. We went to the cast and crew screening of a short film we helped create. Chris headed along to an interesting Improv show in Auckland. While Sam was helping get pumpkin seeds out of a giant pumpkin. He also sorted out a new fridge which was an interesting experience. We talk a bit about the Covid vaccine rollout, what we think about it all. What did Sam see a...

Summary This week the podcast is brought to you by a ringworm free Sam, and a semi grumpy Chris. You know it's going to be good. Chris was part of the Improv Sundae recently, how did it go and was it different to his other improv show he was involved with. Sam had an experience at Noel Leeming where the sales person didn't know how a piece of paper works. What was stuck in a tree recently? We talk...

Summary We talk about some gross fidget toys and find out if Chris is keen to get any of these. Sam is dealing with what he thinks is a case of ringworm, time will tell. And maybe he will find a new doctor as well. He also checked out a pumpkin talk at a Rose society meeting. While he was doing that, Chris went to the Internet of Things Network meeting, learned just how connected some things are,...

Summary Virgin has unveiled the VSS Imagine and it seems to have got Chris excited a little bit, find out why. Trumps been busy building a crappy idea of a website and ripping people off with his tax free loan. A local man has applied for over 3000 jobs, had a lot of interviews and still can't seem to find one. We discuss this and wonder what the actual problem is. A new video about animal testing...

Summary Lots to cover this week, from Russian ejector seats failing to Chris trying to get deals on Ebay. Who would send failing businesses emails, NZ Police have a good April Fools video. We catch you up on The Great Pumpkin Carnival and Grow Waikato. Will Hamilton get an underground railway station? What is pirate printing, and so much more. Have a listen and share with a friend. Hosted on Acast...

Summary We're back, we've moved out of the shit hole and ended up in the new place. Super busy as well, but managed to squeeze this episode out for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sickness, tiredness and being super busy right now has lead to me not writing these show notes.  It will be a surprise.  Come check it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks episode we get an update on the smashed windscreen, an update about the latest improv class Chris is taking. We have more on the transformer car from last week, and who is Jake Miller and what has he been doing lately? We have a movie review for you, discuss what non fungible tokens are, discuss the latest DJI drone and talk about Brazil and their mascots. All this and much more Link...

Summary Exciting stuff happening around here, we have a new place to move the podcast studio and everything else to, find out how we're recording this episode. Chris found out about the folding BMW transformer car, what or who is it for? We don't really know. We have a local vampire here in NZ, he speaks out about living the Dracula lifestyle, including getting some surgery Chris might be keen on....

Summary It seems everyone wants to be sending something to Mars, including the Arabs. The police have done one good thing by creating an official Hijab, while on the other hand creating a social media stuff up. Facebook have decided to ban Australian news sites from publishing on the platform, how will this work out for them? How are US cops counteracting being filmed while doing their job? The an...

Summary We cover everything this week. Captain Tom Moore died, what was the toll on the US capitol? The Monroes get their gear back. Trump has the “best” lawyers now. Wooden windows could be a thing. How small is the smallest reptile exactly? Do you really need to pepper spray a 9 year old? Landlords are getting rid of tenants fast, what is parliaments dress code and much more this week. Links Bye...