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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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30:23

Penny-farthing Speed

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/05/31

SummaryThis 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, leaky leaker news, and the latest oddities in Harvard and Trumpland.All this and much more in this week's

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29:56

Nuclear Moon

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/05/24

SummaryChris is battling a lingering sickness while Sam’s busy hunting down tiny plastic ducks hidden around the house. This week, the guys talk Barbie and Oppenheimer, binge HBO’s Chimp Crazy, and discover the wild world of milking snails for ancient purple dye.There’s tales of ocular cat bugs, a moon-bound nuclear plant courtesy of China and Russia, tourists snapping selfies via Chinese CCTV, and jailbirds with a flair for dramatic exits.All this and much more in this week’s

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29:55

Missing Inmate Found

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/05/17

SummaryChris has man flu this week, while Sam is back from the NZ Podcasting Summit.We learn that the Russian spy whale died this week, while an inmate was lost and a suspect had a crap hiding spot.In AI things, we learn someone is in a relationship with their AI partner, AI is causing problems for some while an AI victim impact statement is used in court.We have listener feedback, and a rare NZ snail lays an egg.All this and much more in this weeks episode.LinksRussia's spy whale found deadMissing

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30:14

Meth Pipe Raccoon

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/05/10

SummaryWe watched a bunch of movies this week, while Sam sorted out the stupid parking ticket. We learn about a raccoon with a meth pipe, a long lost sausage dog is found and a weird guy keeps setting fire to his house.Just the usual really. Come have a listenLinksThe People We Love MovieMicky 17 The Long WalkNZ gets defense moneyHomegrown comes to HamiltonRaccoon with Meth PipeValerie the dog found after 540 daysπ0.5Man sets fire to house multiple time to see firefighters Hosted on Acast. See

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31:30

Robot Half Marathon

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/05/03

SummarySam has beef this week with Pak N Save Clarence St this week with their crazy car parking ticket they gave him for 26 hours.Chris has a shoutout this week to Ellen, not his ex wife Ellen, someone else it turns out.Carnival with fart spray causes chaos. While a Turkish town decide to burn a lot of weed, and Saudi Arabia has made a thing called beacons of hope.We talk about a dumbass who had to be rescued twice, while robots try and complete a half marathon. Plus we round out all of this with

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32:04

Cat Flavoured Dog Pie

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/04/26

SummaryThis episode is filled to the brim with stories. From a Cat flavoured Dog pie, to unique flooding protection, a bookshop move, the world's most bitter compound and Chris being weird.More on the stolen golden toilet, a Kiwi woman gets a brain implant, a new colour has been found, what's up with Fyre Festival 2 and so much more.LinksCat flavoured dog pieUnique flooding prevention solutionBookshop movePalmerston the cat is backThe world's most bitter compound has been foundNew colour has been

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28:56

Wrestling Church

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/04/19

SummaryThis weeks episode we cover a bunch of things, from Sam being stuck in Easter traffic and getting customer easter eggs.To the renaming of an aircraft carrier, a wrestling Church and the chaos that is hte Minecraft movie.What is going on with the naming of people by NZ Health? How did a first aid course go this week, and we spend way too much time talking about how weird Elon Musk is.All this and more.LinksAircraft carrier to be renamed Musk Wrestling Church 7 Tigers seizedMinecraft movie

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31:25

Robo Carpark

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/04/12

SummaryThis weeks podcast Chris hears something about TEDx, while we learned what the deal with the fitted sheet in Wellington was all about.A kiwi gets busted with drugs in Thailand in a dumb way, while dire wolves have been brought back to life after extinction.We have a kickstart or dropkick for you. We talk about a car parking problem that sounds like it's been going on for far too long and much more.LinksFolded sheet event in WellingtonKiwi Gets Arrested Trying to Smuggle DrugsDire Wolf is now

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32:37

Lost Keys

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/04/05

SummaryChris has a hard time back at Karate and is getting his bike fixed this week. Sam was moving pumpkins, bumping into someone that knew him and experienced a weird thing with some lost keys.We talk a bit about the SignalGate thing in the US and the TarrifsWe also talk about the Mean Pies app for all the pie lovers in NZ.LinksSignalGateMean Pies App Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:46

Super Fast Charging

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/03/29

SummaryIn this weeks episode find out filming went for Chris in Auckland, while Sam went to the Balloons over Waikato Night Glow for the first time.We talk about the movie, The Substance, Gary's economics gets a mention and so does the new break through car chargers BYD is bringing out.We have a couple of Kickstart of Dropkick as well.Go have a listen and let us know what you liked.LinksKickstarter - MetMo Fractal ViceKickstarter - Doze - Micro GeigerThe SubstanceGary's EconomicsBYD's Latest

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28:47

Fighting Fog

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/03/22

SummaryThis week Sam is feeling old and did a Civil Defence training scenario while Chris goes through his performance review.Chris catches us up on the short film he has been helping out with. Sam remembers to talking about the Martin Henderson scam that's been going on.Sam has a couple of Kickstart or Dropkicks this episode.We discuss Pyper Vision, a Kiwi tech firm aiming to help with flights and fog at airports.We round this episode out talking about reviving the Moa.LinksMartin Henderson

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9:36

Megawillbot Interview - Armageddon 2024

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/03/18

SummaryIn this special interview from Armageddon 2024 (sorry it's late) Sam talks to Will from Megawillbot about his 3d printed products, learn how he thinks about designing them and more.Products include:Pumpkin spiderBread catCastle dragonWill recommends the Bambu Lab A1 Mini as a great starter machine and hopes to be sponsored by them in the future.LinksMegawillbot Store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:39

Oh Canada

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/03/15

SummaryIn this episode, Chris got some compliments while Sam missed out on some Facebook notifications.We talk about people diving off of high things, and then we get into the weeds of talking about the USA and their dream of taking over Canada.All this and maybe a little bit more.LinksDods DivingCanada Statement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:31

How Many Dead Ducks?

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/03/08

SummaryIn this weeks episode we have been really busy, Sam' back from a Wellington trip, find out what he learned. Chris has been editing things, sorting out a short film shoot and being part of this year's Cinema Improviso.We also both ended up in a Polestar 2 this week, find out how that went and everything else.LinksPolestar 2 car Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:37

Dumb Rafting Idea

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/03/01

SummaryThis week we discuss AI and some of the problems it has been causing us. Chris found something online to help with his mobility issues, find out how that went.Sam drove another electric car this week. A Hamilton coffee company is the only NZ one to appear on an international list.We talk about the changes to citizens arrest powers, the Red Bull Trolley Race came back, which leads us to a random story from Chris's youth.The Hamilton Festival of Weird is back on soon, Chris is taking part, find

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29:26

It's Karate Time Again

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/02/22

SummaryThis week we find out who Chris has been catching up with, how a drunk Lime scooter ride went and how his Karate class went.Jeep has brought out an innovation that is a bit crap, a New York Record is broken, we talk about the proper Destiny Church petition people should sign and so much more.LinksNew York 30 Year Record BrokenDestiny Church petitionBacklash to Jeeps "Innovation"Woman sued by Tesla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:13

Why Mayo?

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/02/15

SummaryThis week we find out what new car Sam drove this week, what Chris is planning on getting back into.We learn about another shoplifting involving mayo, again and wonder what that is all about.We have kickstart or dropkicks for you. Have a listen to see if you would back them. Plus much more.LinksHamilton and it's hot weather breaking recordsNext step for man trying to find bitcoinWhat is up with people stealing Mayo from supermarkets?Crime in Hamilton has gone upKickstart or Dropkick -

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30:00

Human Rights Over Coke

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/02/08

SummaryThis week catch up with Chris and find out how his trip to Wellington went. Who he caught up with and the sights he saw.We touch on the Manta5 again, this time about the potential millions in warranty claims for the liquidators.A special type of person goes to the human rights review tribunal over getting the wrong coke, we discuss the Government changes to the science and innovation sector.A drug dealer gets caught when his wife takes selfie on holiday, and we have some Trump in the mix as

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30:33

Bloody Rooster

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/02/01

SummaryThis week Chris is getting ready for his trip to Wellington, while Sam is dealing with a rooster.We talk about the Manu World Champs, the Wideluxx camera, Trumps press secretary and dive deep into deepseek.All this and more. So come have a listen.LinksSupermarket staff threatened with a pineappleManu Hamilton HeatsRoad signs changed to crude namesWidelux - New Version Camera ComingDeepseek is out now so we go deep on itTrumps new press secretary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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30:33

Fat Cat or Mountain Lion?

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/01/25

SummaryIn this weeks episode we cover Trump, and all the craziness that's been going on since he became President again.We talk about UBCO a NZ company that went into receivership and give out hot take on failing businesses.A fat cat caused a school lock down as it was mistaken as a mountain lion. Which leads to a cat story from Chris.Sam found out about Hello Hamilton, a new email newsletter to tell you what is happening in Hamilton.Global Game Jam is on this weekend and it sounds epic, and we

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