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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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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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31:44

No Beers for You

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/01/18

SummaryAnother famous person scammer, this time it is Brad Pitt. Chris encounters a strange rule at a bar, which makes us wonder what is going on.We learn about an auto catcher Pokemon keyring, a man attempting a new record when it comes to the Te Araroa Trail, and Chris has an encounter at the Uni.Another week of randomness, technology and life. Come have a listen.LinksBrad Pitt Scams womanMaketu pies was soldPokemon Keyring auto catcherRecord attempt of running the Te Araroa Trail Hosted on Acast

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30:55

Scooter Bomb

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/01/11

SummaryThis week we talk about the LA fires raging in the US. Trump gets a mention because his speech was weird, again.NZ"s only convicted saboteur has been released from jail, while a 9 year old gets 3 world records when it comes to frisbee.We learn of a bomb on a scooter taking out a general, and a woman gets scammed after warning others about the scam.All of this and more in your weekly fix of randomness, technology and life.LinksLA firesTrump and his crazy speech Christchurch 9 Year Old Gets 3rd

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30:59

Good Start to 2025

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/01/04

SummaryWe're back for 2025 and it was a good start to the year we think, find out about the random things that happened to us.We love the Vanilla Ice beer promo that helps keep your drinks cold. We learn about the company that lets you return your Christmas tree.Find out what games we have been playing over the break. We have a couple of Kickstart or Dropkicks to get the year started.Find out how Sam went with the Getting Lost game.All this and much more.LinksVanilla Ice looking after your

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31:05

No Data

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2024/12/21

SummaryThis week Chris has problems with a couple of transport apps, find out what the cause was. While Sam battled with crappy internet and waiting for Skinny Broadband to send a replacement modem.We're not sure what the drones are up to in New Jersey, but there are a lot of dumb theories out there.SpinLaunch has been testing recently which is awesome.We cover a bit about the US health CEO that was murdered and other dumb health stuff that's been in the news.We also talk about a man who fell into a

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31:19

Kiwi Scrabble Master

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2024/12/14

SummaryThis week we have all the bases covered. From Trump, to Kickstart or Dropkick, an extraordinary Kiwi and a bunch of films we've seen.All this and much more. Come have a listen and tell a friend.LinksTrumps New fragrance launchedTrump Man of the YearNew Zealander wins Spanish Scrabble ChampsCheddar cheese thief caughtKickstart or Dropkick this week:Kickstarter - ZefiroKickstarter - CardyedronSam has a movie wrap up and mentions:Get outOn the LineHot FrostyWoundsThe Open HouseThe SwarmWicked

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29:57

Treasure Hunting

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2024/12/07

SummaryThis week find out how Chris managed with no power. We talk about a world champion Kiwi, black Friday purchases, and a guy trying to find his long lost treasure in a dump.We also talk about Chris and his new niece he may have? And what's the deal with cops giving a gang some money back.All of this and much more crammed into this weeks episode.LinksMaketu pies going into receivershipKiwi woman world champion speed golfer for 10 yearsBlinking or Breathing what do you chooseTreasure Hunt in the

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30:19

Smugglers

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2024/11/30

SummaryAfter a week off we are back. We talk about the ant climatic fight that was Tyson VS Paul.We debrief about Misty Flicks Film Festival that we were part of this weekend.Trump's latest grift is selling guitars he's not licensed to, a former nurse in Australia has been ordered to hand back an inheritance they got and we get onto the topic of smugglers.All this and much more.LinksTyson VS Paul fightMisty Flicks Film FestivalTrump selling guitarsFormer Australian Nurse to Return InheritanceOver

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31:59

Scared of Bananas

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2024/11/16

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29:13

Wooden Satellite

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2024/11/09

SummaryOn this weeks episode we talk a little about Trump and his victory. A Melbourne cup punter wins big.We discuss Fireball Whisky and their new PR plan and learn about a wooden satellite that is about to enter orbit.A cyclist gets hit by an ambulance and then gets charged for the trip. Another dumbass drug user and what was Tucker Carlson really attacked by?All this an more in episode 506.LinksTrump victory and search volume Big Melbourne Cup winFireball Whisky and their PR PlanFirst wooden

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29:10

Pizza Hut for One

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2024/11/02

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