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PODCAST

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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All Episodes

30:59

Back From Holidays

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2026/01/10

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

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29:39

Yelling TV

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/12/20

SummarySam shares highlights from two long-awaited work parties, while Chris gears up for a virtual Christmas bash and reveals some news about his new job. We learn about ground screws revolutionizing building foundations, a dash of TV troubleshooting for the older generation, and the strange world of maple syrup sneakers.There’s chat about heroic acts in Australia, OnlyFans and the IRS, Latvian “hourly husbands,” and much more randomness in this episode.LinksGround ScrewsBondi AttackDenny's

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30:06

Pooping Elon Dog

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/12/14

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

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27:16

Stealing a Bus

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/12/06

SummarySam and Chris reflect on end-of-year exhaustion, tech projects, and the excitement of networking at Christmas parties.We learn why RAM prices are skyrocketing, and hear stories about a gold-hunting prospector discovering a billion-year-old meteorite, a man stealing a Canadian bus and doing a surprisingly good job, and police confusing a toy reindeer for a lost dog.There's talk of Pantone's color of the year and some wild corruption sentencing in Turkey, plus a rundown of a controversial drone

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28:20

Lost Password

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/11/29

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

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28:20

Things Breaking

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/11/22

SummaryChris gets his long-awaited doctor’s results and battles osteoarthritis while recounting his adventure at the massive Metallica concert—complete with broken trains and flaming pyrotechnics. Sam deals with two things breaking: a car window regulator and a barely functional modem, going up against unhelpful tech support.We hear tales of shared email addresses, old people using AI, and how chatbots and hacking are evolving. There’s discussion about local songs and questionable concert

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28:45

Doctor Update Time

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/11/15

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

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27:26

Close the Door

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/11/08

SummaryWe dive into the packed Misty Flicks Film Festival weekend (with all its unexpected hiccups), talk about a front door left wide open on Halloween, review some standout Kiwi films, and share stories about collecting Settlers of Catan memorabilia. Listen for laughs, real-life chaos, and unique insights from the world of movies, events, and tech!LinksMisty Flicks RundownTedX RundownNetflix has rights to Settlers of CatanNZ Man has World Record for the Most Settlers of Catan Items Hosted on

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28:07

Broken Internet

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/10/25

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

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28:36

Floating Wind Turbine

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/10/18

SummaryChina tests a floating wind turbine that harnesses air power, Brazil opens the world’s largest mosquito factory, and a lost train is discovered buried on a beach—plus Halloween mischief and a marathon podcast farewell.LinksAI Mass Produced PodcastsChina tests floating wind turbineLargest Mosquito factory opened in BrazilTulsa KingThe StudioBack Pain Home Remedy doesn't workReserving meat terms only for meat productsLongest con uncoveredMarc Maron podcast WTF comes to an endHalloween

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29:48

Work From Home Jail

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/10/11

SummaryChris and Sam are back in the studio after some remote recording and illness, diving into everything from scams and AI deepfakes to the unusual world of remote work—from prison!Share what happens when a coffee truck leans a little too hard into its graveyard branding. Plus, there’s a wild story about cough syrup gone wrong, squirrel hunting mishaps, and a graphic novel Kickstarter smashing records.LinksCoffee Truck Banned from HospitalEntrepreneur Ripped off JP MorganSORA 2 upgradedJail

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27:40

Blue Garden Bags For All

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/10/04

SummaryChris pitches his improv comedy night (and shares tales of on-stage embarrassment), while Sam uncovers the saga of blue garden bags mysteriously appearing all over Hamilton.We discuss questionable marketing tactics, the world’s highest bridge opening in China, and local happenings from night markets to live-action role-playing. There’s listener feedback, some wild Kickstarter finds, and a bank robber who just wanted some peace and quiet. All this and much more in this week’s

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29:08

No Power

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/09/27

SummarySam hits up the New Zealand Motorhome and Caravan Show, while Chris narrowly dodges a bout of sickness with questionable remedies.We hear about Sam’s epic six-hour power cut saga, a remarkable breakthrough in Huntington’s disease treatment, and the opening of a massive time capsule in Nebraska.There’s also talk of odd public statues, stolen Graceland, and why ads might soon invade your fridge. All this and plenty of random banter in this week’s episode!LinksHuntington's Disease treated for

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32:46

Cryptic Sudoku

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/09/20

SummaryChris has updates about improv combat, while Sam learns about the mysterious world of cryptic Sudoku and questions reality itself.We talk bizarre cheating in stone skimming contests, a walking tree that wins a national award, and new TV remote woes. There’s chat about AI hacking bosses, Jimmy Kimmel’s abrupt cancellation, and all the local film action at Misty Flicks.All this and much more in this week’s episode!LinksCryptic SudokuWorld stone skimming championship cheatersPolice to stare at

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31:27

Give us your Pin

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/09/13

SummaryChris is cast as a problematic patient in a mock medical exam, while Sam’s on top of the latest scams and wild world news—think painted squirrels, shootouts, and Netflix docos in the making.We hear about Elon Musk’s eye-watering trillion-dollar pay proposal, the quirks of world record chasers, and a new AI-powered Coke machine that’s got wondering how it could be scammed.There’s talk of unwanted pets at Danish zoos, atmospheric pollution vans, and all sorts of weird and wonderful updates from

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31:06

Astronaut Oxygen Scam

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/09/06

SummaryChris gears up for improv comedy while Sam and his team go all-in on an ET-themed quiz night.We hear about radioactive shrimp recalls, a Kiwi scammer with an impressively convoluted scheme, and the jaw-dropping tale of an astronaut oxygen scam.There's a look at presidential birthdays, viral yacht disasters, and the never-ending saga of unlucky falls and broken bones.All this plus everyday carry gadgets you probably shouldn’t trust with fire—don’t miss this week’s episode!LinksChris is taking

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30:19

Too Many Dead Bodies

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/08/30

SummaryChris juggles TEDx deadlines, a new acting gig as a fake patient, and some serious calendar stress, while Sam uncovers funeral home horrors and the downside of car subscription services.We learn about pigeons smuggling mystery notes, a woman racing AI by writing 34 books in 34 weeks, and how New Zealand wool makes its way to the US Open.There’s also a website filling last-minute salon gaps, and the bizarre tale of a man faking his own death for love.All this randomness—and so much more—in

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33:37

Cyborg Cockroaches

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/08/23

SummaryChris turns up in a bandana as the guys dive into random stories from cyborg cockroaches and giant bees to America’s latest political circus. Chris shares insights from a nerdy wedding, while Sam is fascinated by Ukraine’s record-breaking snipers and Lithuania’s mass drone training program. They also chat about frozen embryos, bizarre acts of kindness from Putin, and a Kiwi arrested for student debt.All this and much more in this week’s episode.LinksGavin Newsom trolling TrumpRare bee spotted

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29:58

Tooth Eyeball

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/08/16

SummarySam returns from a Lower Hutt conference with tales of old hotel birds, dodgy bars, and delicious Malaysian food, while Chris has been hunched over his computer with a sore hand.We learn about Putin’s poo suitcase, cortisone injections, political river perks, and some wild Kickstarter gadgets that catch the guys’ attention.Chris shares the incredible story of a woman who regained her sight using a tooth in her eye, and the duo dives into bizarre AI scams, true crime, and the fallout from

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28:19

Fish Fire

The Chris and Sam Podcast ·

2025/08/09

SummaryChris is back from a trip to Wellington where he masters the art of heat pump repair, while Sam gears up for a work conference and navigates the mysteries of barber chairs.We hear about a toddler found in a bus luggage compartment, a LEGO show packed with impressive displays, and a cat named Leonardo da Pinchy with a taste for stealing underwear. Plus, a fish starts a forest fire in Canada and radioactive wasp nests make the news.All this and much more in this week’s episode!LinksCat Fest

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