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The Chris and Sam Podcast

Chris Hanlon & Sam Elton-Walters

Randomness, technology and life brought to you each week in a 30 min podcast by two guys from New Zealand named Chris and Sam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:19

The Charismatic Voice

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/11/06

What do dairy sheep have to do with Covid19? And who drinks sheep's milk, we ponder these questions and more.Like what is the deal with Zuckerberg and the BBQ sauce bottle, did a Brazilian man actually die from a piranha attack.Joe Rogan got confused about an ad that mentioned him, Trump keeps changing some figures.We also find out where the cheapest house in NZ is, just how much Lego can someone steal, and so much more.Come along and join us in this piece of podcasting history.LinksDoco Milked

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31:16

Close Call at Work

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/10/30

SummaryWe're backFind out what kept Sam busy this week, and what almost happened to him at work. Diego, everyone's favourite Brazilian moved out this week also.Trumps trying to make a new social media network, and being as predictable as he is, it's already a shambles before it's even started.We have a great discussion about Alec Baldwin killing the DOP on the set of the movie Rust, who was at fault, what should have happened? Well we try and work it all out.The new DJI Ronin 4D camera has been

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31:56

Space Shuttle for a Skull

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/10/16

William Shatner went into space this week on Jeff Bezo's rocket. How did it go and how much of it was a publicity stunt.We have the run down this week of what has been happening with COVID here in New Zealand, and talk about Super Saturday.A thief has to surrender the gold he had on him while robbing other places as he didn't have a good enough reason to have it, very strange story.There are medical breakthroughs happening all the time, find out what happened this week that got researchers excited.A

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29:37

Return the Moon Rock

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/10/09

SummaryWe have the latest with the Covid news and how it is affecting us.Facebook and related properties went down this week, is this a good thing?How often do drunk people end up in their own search when they go missing? More than you think is our guess.Scam emails seem to have got more sophisticated for once, find out what almost caught Chris out this week.Chris gives a movie review, we find out what the Russians are up to to beat the US, and the expendables 4 is currently filming.Twitch got

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34:11

Samurai Cop Time

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/10/02

SummaryWe catch up in person this week, which makes for a better podcast recording. Find out what Sam has been doing with pumpkin planning this week, and how many times Chris made it to the gym.We finally sit down and watch the amazing piece of film that is Samurai Cop. Find out what we thought about it and what we learned about the making of it.The french are upset about the Australians getting some new submarines, what is that all about.Sam got some free tiles this week for some ant bait stations

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32:12

Rampaging Wild Boars

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/09/25

SummarySince the last podcast we've been nominated for the NZ Podcast Awards, not really sure what category or what we need to do if we make it to the next round, or who nominated us, but we're nominated.Sam encountered a drive-in movie theater the other night. Find out what happened.Just how many car crashes happen because of wild boars in Rome? The number might surprise you.Herding sheep into a heart as a tribute.The world's oldest active torrent is a Kiwi made Matrix fan film.Are you keen on some

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29:17

Astronauts Blood

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/09/18

SummarySam had to deal with someone on their secure phone line for a refund this week.We discuss everyone's favourite Auckland couple that had to go to Wanaka recently. We also talk about what Florida man has been up to on your birthday.Australia is going to get some nuclear submarines, but the weapons won't be nuclear. And a man with an interesting name hands himself in after 30 years.We talk about if we are using emojis wrong, how man fixed his game after 40 years and some of the weird costumes

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34:12

Diamond in the Forehead

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/09/11

SummaryHello and welcome to this week's podcast episode. We learn Chris may have given out an email address last week that doesn't work, and Sam has been binge watching Battle Bots recently.Michael K Williams died this week and Nigeria's Islamic Police have been cracking down on some stuff.The NZ podcast awards is happening really soon. So is Trump being a boxing announcer.We learn about a man that's been ripping people off with high priced printer ink for years. The Mars copter is doing better than

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30:14

No 1 Podcast Fan

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/09/04

SummaryWe discuss the need for fast food this lockdown and the amount of traffic control needed to keep people safe.Chris has an update from his family.Our number 1 podcast fan Jeremy, has been busy making amazing artwork this week. Check out Chris' reaction to it.What is there to learn from a study is narcissism?A woman fought off a mountain lion attacking her child. How did the authorities know they had killed the right mountain lion?Has Elon spilled the beans on why Bezos retired?Tony Hawk has

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31:31

Hurricane Prep

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/08/28

SummaryThis weeks podcast has a bunch of stuff jammed inside it.Chris is back at work. Find out what that means during a Covid lockdown. We find out about some hurricane prep, including a common sense shutdown, which might not be that common.Sam found out about a website called Letterboxer where they will send you a sticker to help you stop receiving junk mail.We have an update on Brittany, the world's tallest man dies, Samsung locked a bunch of TV's and we learn about a giant robot built in the US

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36:39

It’s Onesie Time

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/08/21

SummaryRound 2 of Covid time in New Zealand, how have we been coping with that. What happened this week that held Sam up for a couple of hours.Is Chris working during covid? Find out. Also, what has he been wearing lately? And what's a new podcast that he recommends?We have a Kickstart for you, involving Dragon Eye Dice.We have a discussion around Segg, a meat type product that apparently was only sold in the South Island. Did we miss out on something amazing?Robot news this week includes the Atlas

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32:57

Pink Paperclip Fixes

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/08/14

SummaryThis week we find out why Chris had such a great time, and what did he do with a pink paperclip?We give our expert roundup of the olympics, covering things no one's really been thinking about.What's the deal with the power cut a lot of Hamilton faced recently?We discuss what is going to happen to Geronimo the Alpaca, who is Wilson Edwards, and just how much was the Amiga used to control things?All of this and more in your favourite 30 minute podcast.LinksOlympics Swimming Pool AccuracyMedals

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31:24

Puffy Chip

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/08/07

This week Sam has had a lot of random pumpkin related stuff happening, while Chris has been busy teaching kids in Canada.We've both been dealing with trades people this week.We learn about Bill Gates and his obsession with toilets. What good will come out of this? And is there a conspiracy in there?An Israeli search team asked to join a search for people in a collapsed building in the US, we learn just how good they are and where else they have deployed.New Plymouth district council gets a shout-out

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32:44

Not a Zombie Frog

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/07/31

SummaryIn this week's episode, find out what's been keeping Chris busy, and why Sam doesn't like the pool people.A local town has come up with a slogan, and we think it's great. We also wonder what Hamilton slogan is and come up with one that might work for it.What could go wrong when a bunch of unknown viruses are found trapped in ice? Want rain, how about using lasers to zap rain clouds, it's a thing?A new frog has been discovered and we aren't impressed with the name scientists are throwing

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31:11

Microwaving Hamsters

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/07/24

SummaryChris and his vacuum cleaner story make an appearance in this week's episode. Sam is back from Christchurch. He went to a Lego show, saw a Sunday Market, experienced a gem store, saw some random on roller blades and a lot more.How does a business owner in Christchurch keep the homeless away? By rickrolling them it seems.Sam saw the doco A Glitch in the Matrix. Find out what he thought about that.We get an update on how the summer school tutoring Chris has been doing. We also have a crazy

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32:10

Summer School Teaching

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/07/17

SummaryWelcome along to the podcast, randomness, technology and life is what we are all about. This week we discuss the latest Colin McGregor Fight mixed in with the NZ Olympic crappy uniform.We talk about savvy Kiwis using scripts to nab rooms, crazy child names and demolition down under.Billionaires and rockets get a mention, and a firenado that threatens weed in Weed. Plus much more. Come check it out and tell a friend.LinksColin McGregor FightIceland has success with 4 day weekFirenado threatens

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28:30

Tragic Yet Amusing

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/07/10

SummaryChris celebrates early for being consistent with the gym, marking those small wins can help you with your goals.Sam talks about how Amazon is no shipping to New Zealand.Trumps been busy putting together a class action lawsuit against technology companies, all while asking his supporters to fund it.A football final has drama with lasers.People in Bangladesh get excited about a small cow. While people in the US are upset about a peacock and put a hit out on it.We learn about how in demand

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3:41

Wild West Worcester – Fieldays 2021 Interview

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/07/07

SummaryFrom our Fieldays 2021 interview series,Sam catches up with the Saucerer to find out about 2 new exciting products they have brought to the market.The Blazin' BBQ Sauce and the BBQ Blacksauce Whanau Favourite.Find out what makes these sauces unique and what goes into crafting such a fine product.WebsiteWild West Worcester Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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13:42

University of Waikato Engineering – Fieldays 2021...

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/07/07

SummaryFrom our Fieldays 2021 interview series Sam talks to Scott from the University of Waikato Engineering department.They team up with different growers and organisations to overcome problems within industry. On display at this years Fieldays the University of Waikato team had on display a kiwifruit orchard survey robot, an grape vine pruner and a robotic asparagus harvester.Sam talks to Scott about the asparagus harvester to learn how involved he was with it, and the 2 different ways of

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4:52

Truly Treasured – Fieldays 2021 Interview

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2021/07/07

SummaryFrom our Fieldays 2021 interview series, Sam talks to Glen from Truly Treasured, a complete pet loss business.Not matter the size of your pet Truly Treasured can help you with cremations, special keepsakes and much more.Find out how it all started, services offered and the area they cover.Website Truly Treasured Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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