The Chris and Sam Podcast

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...

Summary Chris and Mark explore the fascinating world of food biotech from the innovation tent at Field Days, where we hear all about how Mara Bio is turning dairy industry waste into sustainable mycoprotein. Mark explains the science behind their fermentation process, what makes their protein different from others on the market, and the challenges faced on the startup journey. Links Mara Bio Websi...

Summary In this episode of The Chris and Sam Podcast, Sam sits down with Grant from Kiwi Eco Net at Fieldays 2025 to talk about his game-changing invention: the world’s first edible bale net! 🚜🐄 Say goodbye to plastic waste and hello to safer, greener farming. Grant shares how years working on oil rigs inspired this eco-friendly innovation, the story behind its creation, and plans for global dom...

Summary This episode from Fieldays 2025 Sam chats with Chris from Kiwi Leather Innovations – the visionary team turning surplus kiwifruit into high-quality, eco-friendly vegan leather right here in New Zealand. 🥝👜 Discover how Kiwi Leather Innovations is tackling food industry waste, collaborating with scientists at Scion, and pushing the boundaries of sustainable materials with their creative a...

Summary Chris and Sam battle sore hands and relentless rain while diving into another week of tech-fueled randomness. This episode, AI goes rogue with some shockingly blackmail-y behavior, people spiral into "ChatGPT psychosis," and the perils of viral fame – including a comedian jailed for his jokes – are explored. There’s cicada chaos on rollercoasters, wind wars between Belgium and the Netherla...

Summary Sam chats with Jon from GE Free New Zealand at Field Days, diving into the hot debate around gene editing, the new Gene Technology Bill, and what losing Aotearoa’s GE Free status could mean for our exports and farmers. We hear why the government’s changes are raising eyebrows, explore the loss of local protections and there’s some real talk about patents, food safety, and who’s actually pa...

Summary Drones take centre stage in agriculture and beyond, as Chris talks with Peter from Drone Trust about certification, challenges, and the growing interest in drone tech—from crop spraying to filmmaking. Plus, can teenagers turn drone skills into careers? Links Drone Trust Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary Chris talks to Mike about Bader Innovative wellbeing. Key points are: Innovation Meets Efficacy: Bader prioritizes formulation strength and therapeutic dosages, going product-first to deliver tangible results in sleep and focus—helping people even transition off pharmaceuticals like sleeping pills. Startup Grit: The journey isn’t without challenges—manufacturing complexity, cash flow, and...

Summary This week Chris found a podcast with a very similar name and jacked up an interview with them next week. Can't wait to find out more about Sam & Chris the Podcast. We also learned about the stolen Mayonnaise we spoke about months ago. While Sam had an experience at McDonalds and also at Lonestar. The Ukraine war has brought a lot of innovations, including the Brave One Marketplace wher...

Summary Sam talks to Knuckles from Country Trucker Caps and finds out what makes their hats unique, all while finding out how big of a podcaster he is. Links Country Trucker Caps Proper True Yarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary Chris and Sam are back from Fieldays with upgraded podcast shirts and hoodies, thanks to Marvin Smith Apparel. They chat about the chaos of Fieldays, the infamous Cybertruck, wild content creators, and robots on America’s Got Talent. There’s discussion of gun seizures in Gore, assassination drones, lackluster parades, and what’s happening for Matariki around the country. All this, plus som...

Summary This is our yearly podcast from Fieldays, we cover how Fieldays was for us, plus we mix in our normal randomness, technology and life as well, which included: Sam and his trip to and from Fieldays, Spider Web 2.0 operation, a glacier collapse, robo centipedes and more. All the Fieldays interviews will be coming out individually very soon, so keep an eye out for them. Links Fieldays Kapiti...

Summary Fieldays is happening next week and we are gearing up for it. Chris won't be taking his bike as he broke that this week, while Sam had to deal with another rat. We talk about Final Destination Bloodlines, Ukraine and their Spider Web operation. A NZ Scientist is confident that the company they run can create a new type of reactor. While we learn that Builder.ai was really just using a lot...

Summary This week, Sam returns from Christchurch with tales of super-bright phone screens, three-wheeled scooters, and a speedy penny farthing sighting, while Chris issues an apology after getting fact-checked about the next James Bond. We hear about wild "run it" sports, a Trump watch mishap, robots kickboxing, and the wild world of shopping cart repo businesses. There's Red Bull lawnmower racing...