The Chris and Sam Podcast

SummaryThis week, there’s a wild group interview at the BNZ Theatre, field days adventures including a run-in with the unofficial podcast sponsor Golden State Coffee, and a surprise golden coin scam that ends with chocolate coins and an arrest.The discussion explores winning two free pairs of glasses, metal detecting gold nuggets, and the mystery behind Riley’s Cookies. There’s also gadget talk with Kickstarter hits, outrageous news from Brazil, final rugby fever, and an $11 billion company’s shocking HR move.All this and so much more in this episode!LinksRileys CookiesThe Millionaire Speakers Summit - Free AI Course Creation ToolThe Millionaire Speakers Summit Free TicketG7 GiftsCommodore PhoneWoman Faked being a 12 year oldSwing of Death BrazilHospital Pick Up - Only in NZChocolate CoinsKickstart or Dropkick - Blast AirKickstart or Dropkick - UniPop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe catch up after Fieldays, swapping stories about lost phones, near misses with golf carts, and what we saw while we were there.There's a crazy ride with a non-English speaking driver, a Bluetooth speaker that turns a plane around, and the discovery of Christian energy drinks.We dig into weird AI graduation fails, Red Bull-fueled haircut chaos, and plenty of random laughs along the way.LinksAI Issue at GraduationBluetooth Problem on a Plane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week, Sam shares a real-life scammer story that hits close to home and reminds us how clever modern bank scams can be. Chris talks about a blind marathon runner using AI glasses and tech to run untethered, while Air New Zealand brings lie-flat bunks to economy class.We also laugh at FBI directors foiled by caps lock, high-stakes legal drama, warships tracked by Bluetooth, and some quirky Kickstarter projects. All this—and much more—in this week’s episode!LinksBlind runner uses Be My EyesAir NZ and their new bunkbeds Meta introduces mandatory program to train on how workers use computersThe Onion has agreed to a new deal to take over InfowarsMichael Myers Mannequin mistakenly shotKickstart or Dropkick - xLean TR1Kickstart or Dropkick - Red Walnut ButterKash Patel - Meltdown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris forgets his wallet and has to brave the cyclone for baked beans, while Sam declines a Civil Defense Centre gig ahead of a stormy weekend.We dive into the KitKat heist, ponder the wisdom of homemade bird submarines and skydiving parrots, and laugh at improv mishaps involving Swedish twins.There’s talk of AI nonsense, including caveman hacks and chatbot congressional grilling, plus politicians snorkeling in potholes and floating Nutella in space.Plus moreLinksCyclone Hitting New ZealandKitKat Protection DetailBernie Sanders Interviews ClaudeAI Caveman HackBird SubmarineGoogle Shipped More AI than anyone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear about boombox nostalgia, mysterious AI gadgets, and a honey recall with a cheeky side effect, before things get weird with toe-sucking burglars and stalkery exes.Plus, news from the world of Meta’s AI CEO ambitions, suspicious market moves, and attempts to make future AIs nicer to humans.LinksProfessional Cornhole Player Charged with MurderBoner Bear Honey RecalledKickstarter - BB-777 BoomBoxKickstarter - Tiiny AI Pocket LabSucked Toes gets Jail TimeCrappy Bank RobberMark Zuckerberg and his AI bot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris 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.LinksHomegrownPokemon TrapTough Cops in USEntrepreneurial Girl ScoutsRunning for ButterBrain ComputingMechanical Rhino for SaleHalf Marathon ChaosMan Dies in the Exact Same Spot as Wife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe'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.LinksSouth African Insurance ProblemYoungest person to build a nuclear fusion machineBill to Ban chemtrailsKickstart or Dropkick - RollKickstart or Dropkick - PavoArmpit Hair ScamDisgruntled Gold-diggers Radioactive PigsDrug Empire After Winning Lotto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris 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 blunder.LinksBad Bunny Halftime ShowWinter Olympics Ski Jump ScandalCrypto WindfallKickstart or Dropkick - The SwiftKickstart or Dropkick - Happiness is Fleeting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.