The Chris and Sam Podcast

SummaryThis week, Chris and Sam dive into viral dog poo videos, Amazon dropping billions on satellites, and why Allbirds is pivoting hard to AI.There’s talk of chimpanzee civil wars, terrible passwords, and a CEO blaming his mum for a PR disaster, plus a look at the wild world of short content clips.Find out who’s buying GI Joe comics for thousands, the latest in Amazon warehouse drama, and what Meta’s new AI is called in Kiwi slang.LinksChimp Civil War has Broken OutKickstart or Drop Kick - RewindpixKickstart or Dropkick - G.I. Joe Compendium SetsMore Amazon Satellites on the WayMeta AI is ManusPhoto of the YearRFK Jr and More Dead AnimalsMcDonald's CEO's ExcuseAllbirds Pivot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris battles tech gremlins while Sam revels in April Fools pranks, with AI-generated gags leveling up the mischief this year.Thieves make off with 12 tons of Kit Kats, black market cigarettes are on the rise, and the world's only NZ Black Hawk helicopter makes a cameo.AI gets it wrong in a shocking wrongful arrest case, a goldfish sets a bizarre world record, and Chris recounts birthday party costume confusion.LinksCrappy Ballroom RedesignGrandma Misidentified by AIKahu - Blackhawk Helicopter ServicesKickstart or Dropkick - NoxTiKickstart or Dropkick - Yarbo MSecret Service Shoots Himself in the LegOnlyFarmsGoldfish Gets World RecordLongest Line at Philly Airport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe 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.LinksBe My Eyes AppHit Pothole Brought Woman Back to LifeMan Saves Dog with ScienceMay pays bond with Fake Money Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris 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!LinksMove On Orders for Rough SleepersMan Ends up Controlling 6700 Robot VacuumsCIA World Fact Book GoneAre Aliens Real?McDonalds CEO VideoOpenClaw Doesn't CareEpstein Walk of ShamePriests Reminded to Not Use AI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris 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.LinksCreative Waikato Doco - Creativity in CommunityUkrainian athlete bannedKickstart or Dropkick - Pocket SodaKickstart or Dropkick - COiNRunning out of Condoms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryDucks 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.LinksWhangarei Lawyer with Ultra Marathon World RecordMan survives being crushed by garbage truck, twiceMan loses finger on hydro slide NZ Rural GamesDucks killing other birdsSafety at the British Royal NavyClean fusion gets funding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe 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!LinksBNZ TheatreNZ Stone Skimming ChampsAdventurer Carrying Rubbish Across NZMoon HotelKickstart or Dropkick - EthylokeyKickstart or Dropkick - OversleeperDavid Rush and the Balloon World RecordCreepylink Link Shortener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris 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 Instagram giveaways.All this and much more in this week’s episode.LinksFake cop story 1Fake cop story 2Trademe Scam UpdateHydrotech NZTrump Kennedy Center Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis 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.Plus, there's some bonus bowling, prediction market weirdness, and old-man quiz night stories. All this and plenty more randomness in this episode!LinksPooping Elon Dog and OthersPage 2 Stage PodcastWho Watches the Watchers?Plants in Jars Broke a HobbyOptimus Robot FailSwallowing a Jeweled LocketIndian Income ExperimentKalshi Hits New LowsSolid Gold Toilet for SaleHalf Marathon in How Many T-Shirts? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris 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 managers.All this and much more in this week's episode!LinksKickstart or dropkick - Brick BoyKickstart or Dropkick - InkjoyWorlds Largest Spiderweb FoundJeffery Epsteins Emails in JMailFreezing Tumors with an MRICardboard instead of concrete Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris 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 episode.LinksBring her Back FilmRussian Robot Unveiling FailBagpipe World RecordBlue blog gets defacedDog shoots manCity council helps reduce fines by accepting food bank donationsBaby formula experiment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris 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 between Cards Against Humanity and SpaceX.LinksAWS broke the internetBrain Surgeon on Trial for Letting Child Drill SkullBank Staff Not Culturally Appropriate Kira Cousin and her Fake BabyCards Against Humanity VS SpaceXDisconnected from God Because of Fluoride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.