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The Chris and Sam Podcast
Hosted by Chris Hanlon & Sam Elton-Walters · EN
Randomness, technology and life brought to you each week in a 30 min podcast by two guys from New Zealand named Chris and Sam.
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Bottled Wedding Air
4d ago00:28:47Tap to summarizeSummaryThis week, all the Field Days interviews are out, and there's a big uptick in podcast traffic. Physical media gets the axe as Sony goes digital-only, while Germany’s massive game archive suddenly shuts down.Discover why wedding air is selling for $50,000, inside tales from a colonoscopy, a vigilante taping suspects to lampposts, and the mystery behind microwaving stainless steel.LinksTrump Ruins World CupDirty RussiansMexican VigilanteUV Light for CarsKelly Slater Wave CoGaming Problems in GermanyKickstart or Dropkick - SproutKickstart or Dropkick - Misenware Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rehire Workers
2w ago00:31:36Tap to summarizeSummaryFrom AI replacing — then rehiring — human workers to luxury wool wall coverings, solar-powered aircraft, and the curious fate of digital movie ownership. Plus, the latest in quirky Kickstarters and tech nostalgia.LinksMeasuring Volcanic Emissions with Drone TechnologyKea AerospaceGreat American State FairSony Deleting ItemsFord Rehires WorkersKickstart or Dropkick - Sony 80Kickstart or Dropkick - Ruixin Pro Omni Sharpener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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HiFe Plants - Fieldays 2026
2w ago00:09:22Tap to summarizeSummaryFrom Fieldays 2026 Sam chats with Jacob from the UK delegation about HiFe Plants and their high iron, high zinc crops that could change how we feed people and animals.There’s talk of long nights in the lab, GM vs natural plant breeding, the shocking realities of zinc deficiency in cows, and a missed pitch to Fonterra.Red kiwifruit gets a mention, and there’s some debate about who actually gets to eat them.LinksHiFe Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cleobury - Fieldays 2026
2w ago00:13:19Tap to summarizeSummaryAt Fieldays 2026 Sam catch up with Ali from Mid Wales, who's part of a global incubator program supported by Innovate UK and Sprout.We dive into spray drying, microencapsulation, and turning agricultural and animal waste into high-value products like fertiliser. There’s talk of food security, waste valorization, and unexpected Olympic sports.Farm visits, New Zealand connections, and the challenges of liquid waste management.LinksCleobury Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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GyroPlant - Fieldays 2026
2w ago00:15:29Tap to summarizeSummaryFrom Fieldays 2026 Sam chats with Marcus from Gyroplant about their innovative reusable root zone architecture for growing plants without single-use substrates.\There’s talk of growing food for space missions, geothermal greenhouses in New Zealand, and the challenges of changing farming mindsets. Vertical farms, space agency research, and pilot projects all pop up in the conversation.LinksGyroPlant Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trillionaire Problems
3w ago00:28:39Tap to summarizeSummaryIt’s a sunny day in Hamilton as discussion turns from the Chiefs rugby game and New Zealand’s run in the Football World Cup to wild Aussie chants and America’s awkward attempts at football fandom.There’s talk of robot mowers at Brisbane Airport, UV robot pest control, and Hamilton’s future $100 million skyscraper. Elsewhere, a record Aussie cocaine bust, crazy government apps, and the mind-blowing maths of becoming a trillionaire take centre stage.There’s also a cautionary tale about massage guns and eye trauma, plus much more in this week's episode.LinksHamilton's First Skyscraper All Whites FIFA world CupTricroboticsReflecting Pool ProblemsGovernment App CrazinessMassager on the Eye is a Bad IdeaLots of Cocaine found in AustraliaMowers for Airport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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David Henshaw Art - Fieldays 2026
3w ago00:07:56Tap to summarizeSummaryA creative shed at Field Days becomes the backdrop for a look into the legacy of David Henshaw, the cartoonist behind the rural favourite "Jock". There’s talk of iconic farming cartoons, the famous calendars, and a peek into a treasure trove of watercolor landscapes and pen-and-ink sketches.The discussion covers curating a lifetime’s worth of art, the “skipped generation” of artistic genes, and what’s next for the collection.LinksDavid Henshaw Art Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chocolate Coins
4w ago00:29:34Tap to summarizeSummaryThis 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.
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New Zealand Lawn Mower Racing Association - Fieldays 2026
Jun 1700:14:48Tap to summarizeSummaryThis episode it's all about New Zealand lawn mower racing from Fieldays, where custom-built ride-ons are tearing up the paddock and the Red Bull Cut it event adds an epic jump and serious style points.We dive into the nicheness of mower mods, talk entry costs, and learn why LEDs and neons are all the rage in the pits. There's talk of VR racing, education with tech, and secret room dreams, plus how junior racers are getting involved.LinksNZLMRA WebsiteBazzas Garage YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bluetooth Problems
Jun 1600:31:17Tap to summarizeSummaryWe 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.
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