The Chris and Sam Podcast

Summary We dive into a wild story where a pothole actually saves a life, plus talk about cutting-edge cancer treatment for dogs, scams involving counterfeit cash, and how an app helps volunteers assist blind people across the world. There's plenty of tech, laughs, and unbelievable news peppered throughout. Links Be My Eyes App Hit Pothole Brought Woman Back to Life Man Saves Dog with Science May p...

Summary Chris gets a cane and shares his hospital saga, Sam catches a “disease” at IKEA, and the hosts discuss Homegrown, butter-churning while running, Girl Scouts at dispensaries, and brain cells playing Doom. Links Homegrown Pokemon Trap Tough Cops in US Entrepreneurial Girl Scouts Running for Butter Brain Computing Mechanical Rhino for Sale Half Marathon Chaos Man Dies in the Exact Same Spot a...

Summary Chris recounts his Auckland trip, while Sam has a weird mail request. The episode dives into stories of robot vacuum cleaner hacks, AI mishaps—including priests using AI—and awkward burger CEO moments. Plus, there's talk of move-on orders, missing CIA data, and aliens. All this and much more in this week's episode! Links Move On Orders for Rough Sleepers Man Ends up Controlling 6700 Robot...

Summary We're tackling everything from funeral insurance frustrations in South Africa to over-engineered foldable beds and Pilates reformers on Kickstarter. We hear about radioactive pigs in Fukushima, chemtrail bans in the US Congress, and an Irish family’s creative attempt to skip a restaurant bill. There's also a disgruntled group of Chinese gold-diggers, fake prescription pills, and more. Link...

Summary Chris battles neighborly woodchippers and errant wasps, while Sam takes us inside a creative doco screening (and a memorable car-art project). We learn about wild Olympic helmet controversies, an AI safety exodus, and the Kickstarter craze for "tree"-flavored pocket sodas. Links Creative Waikato Doco - Creativity in Community Ukrainian athlete banned Kickstart or Dropkick - Pocket Soda Kic...

Summary Chris survives a mind-draining work retreat, while Sam juggles pumpkin sourcing for a mysterious film and fields rabid newsletter replies. We hear about Bad Bunny’s halftime show backlash, penis injections at the Olympics (sort of), and infrastructure fails both at home and in the US. Plus, Sam spotlights bizarre Kickstarter projects, and Chris breaks down a massive Bitcoin giveaway blunde...

Summary Ducks turn dodgy and start hunting other birds, a man survives being crushed twice in a garbage truck, plus finger-ripping hydroslide accidents and teetotal sailors in the Royal Navy. Links Whangarei Lawyer with Ultra Marathon World Record Man survives being crushed by garbage truck, twice Man loses finger on hydro slide NZ Rural Games Ducks killing other birds Safety at the British Royal...

Summary In this episode we cover AI being used with Google Health summaries and being inside Kindles. A beloved rock was returned, while the worlds best rock climber tries not to die on live TV. We have kickstart or dropkicks this week, a great podcast to check out and more. Links Google health AI Summary AI in Kindles Alex Hommel on Netflix Beloved Rock Returned Kickstart or Dropkick - Nisplay Y1...

Summary We chat about the fancy new Waikato Regional Theatre, take a look at stone skimming champs and a French tourist picking up rubbish across NZ, and dive into weird scam emails and even a company offering moon hotel bookings. There’s also some questionable Kickstarter gadgets and a classic dose of randomness along the way. All this and heaps more in this week’s episode! Links BNZ Theatre NZ S...

Summary Chris is back at work—sort of—and Sam uncovers the curious tale of a grave robbing hobbyist in Pennsylvania. We hear about Facebook fan pages gone astray, the challenges of modern computer upgrades, and monkeys causing chaos (real or AI-generated) in St. Louis. There’s also a Cybertruck deer incident, and a Kiwi mountain biker pulling a 24-hour McDonald’s drive-thru ride. All this and plen...

Summary Chris and Sam are back from their summer holidays, swapping bus and plane stories, including a YouTuber’s wild airport adventure and the mystery of “Coronation Gate.” We hear about solar farms at Christchurch Airport, fake cops causing trouble, and questionable hydrogen water bottles. There’s bonus content on AI paperwork headaches, self-landing planes, and Sam’s uncanny knack for winning...

Summary Sam shares highlights from two long-awaited work parties, while Chris gears up for a virtual Christmas bash and reveals some news about his new job. We learn about ground screws revolutionizing building foundations, a dash of TV troubleshooting for the older generation, and the strange world of maple syrup sneakers. There’s chat about heroic acts in Australia, OnlyFans and the IRS, Latvian...

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...