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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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It's a Longshot
1w ago00:32:02Tap to summarizeSummaryThis week, podcast day moves to Wednesday and there’s plenty to catch up on. We hear about anti-snoring mouth guards that are life-changing, and the wild concept of launching bulldozers into orbit with a giant cannon.There’s a supermarket sending its freezer manager off in style (under the freezer), AI agents causing digital chaos, and a look at the latest in Kickstarter projects.LinksLongshot Space TechnologyTrump Mobile UpdateSupermarket Workers Ashes Went Where?RFK Did Not Operate on a Human HeartDigital ArsonsKickstart or Dropkick - Pen NKickstart or Dropkick - The Walking Dead Mini Museum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Announcement and Kickstart and Dropkick
2w ago00:09:28Tap to summarizeSummaryThis is a special announcement episode to say we will be moving to a Wednesday release schedule.You can find us on all good podcasting apps.We also cover to Kickstarter projects and try and work out if we would fund them or not.See you next Wednesday for a regular episode.LinksKickstarter - FlossrKickstarter - BookScan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ultrasonic Firefighting
3w ago00:29:55Tap to summarizeSummaryChris faces a tough week with job woes and family health drama, while Sam brings back insights and swag from the final NZ Podcasting Summit—including debate over the best day to publish podcasts.We discover an overlooked artistic prank involving Telecom, talk about ultrasonic fire suppression tech, and hear about robots taking over warehouse shifts.FIFA ticket prices spark outrage, James Cameron faces a lawsuit over facial likeness, and AI is blamed for taking jobs (and blowing budgets).LinksFIFA Ticketing ProblemsNZ Podcasting SummitUltrasonic Firefighting TechIndigenous Actor Sues James CameronPrank of the Year Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Robot Beats Human
4w ago00:29:56Tap to summarizeSummaryFrom butter chicken at the night market to robots beating humans at table tennis, plus sperm racing world championships, AI in the FBI, and a bizarre school fight club scandal.LinksTenants to keep paying rent after drug dealer goes to jailSteven Segal being a dick againSony makes expert table tennis robot2026 Sperm racing championshipTeacher arrested over fight clubFBI Using all of the AIKickstart or Dropkick - The World Cheese HubKickstart or Dropkick - Inkwon Tag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I'm a Beekeeper
May 200:29:02Tap to summarizeSummaryWe've got tales of cockroaches in rowing machines and a bizarre car insurance scam update.We hear about a woman weaponizing bees during an eviction, the world's biggest dinosaur costume gathering, and a deep dive into AI gone wrong with lost customer data.Plus, there's talk of rising condom prices, ridiculous Kickstarter gadgets, and the man who laughed himself into a lifesaving diagnosis.LinksCrazy St John's Youth EventKickstart or Dropkick - TurnulaKickstart or Dropkick - Razor Rinser 2.0Dinosaur World RecordAh AI You've Done it AgainBear Insurance Scam UpdateWeaponised BeesWaymo Anti BikersLaughing Saved Mans Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bank Scammers Scamming
Apr 2500:30:03Tap to summarizeSummaryThis week, Sam shares a real-life scammer story that hits close to home and reminds us how clever modern bank scams can be. Chris talks about a blind marathon runner using AI glasses and tech to run untethered, while Air New Zealand brings lie-flat bunks to economy class.We also laugh at FBI directors foiled by caps lock, high-stakes legal drama, warships tracked by Bluetooth, and some quirky Kickstarter projects. All this—and much more—in this week’s episode!LinksBlind runner uses Be My EyesAir NZ and their new bunkbeds Meta introduces mandatory program to train on how workers use computersThe Onion has agreed to a new deal to take over InfowarsMichael Myers Mannequin mistakenly shotKickstart or Dropkick - xLean TR1Kickstart or Dropkick - Red Walnut ButterKash Patel - Meltdown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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More Satellites
Apr 1800:28:52Tap to summarizeSummaryThis week, Chris and Sam dive into viral dog poo videos, Amazon dropping billions on satellites, and why Allbirds is pivoting hard to AI.There’s talk of chimpanzee civil wars, terrible passwords, and a CEO blaming his mum for a PR disaster, plus a look at the wild world of short content clips.Find out who’s buying GI Joe comics for thousands, the latest in Amazon warehouse drama, and what Meta’s new AI is called in Kiwi slang.LinksChimp Civil War has Broken OutKickstart or Drop Kick - RewindpixKickstart or Dropkick - G.I. Joe Compendium SetsMore Amazon Satellites on the WayMeta AI is ManusPhoto of the YearRFK Jr and More Dead AnimalsMcDonald's CEO's ExcuseAllbirds Pivot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bird Submarine
Apr 1100:26:45Tap to summarizeSummaryChris forgets his wallet and has to brave the cyclone for baked beans, while Sam declines a Civil Defense Centre gig ahead of a stormy weekend.We dive into the KitKat heist, ponder the wisdom of homemade bird submarines and skydiving parrots, and laugh at improv mishaps involving Swedish twins.There’s talk of AI nonsense, including caveman hacks and chatbot congressional grilling, plus politicians snorkeling in potholes and floating Nutella in space.Plus moreLinksCyclone Hitting New ZealandKitKat Protection DetailBernie Sanders Interviews ClaudeAI Caveman HackBird SubmarineGoogle Shipped More AI than anyone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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AI Got Wrong Grandma
Apr 400:29:49Tap to summarizeSummaryChris battles tech gremlins while Sam revels in April Fools pranks, with AI-generated gags leveling up the mischief this year.Thieves make off with 12 tons of Kit Kats, black market cigarettes are on the rise, and the world's only NZ Black Hawk helicopter makes a cameo.AI gets it wrong in a shocking wrongful arrest case, a goldfish sets a bizarre world record, and Chris recounts birthday party costume confusion.LinksCrappy Ballroom RedesignGrandma Misidentified by AIKahu - Blackhawk Helicopter ServicesKickstart or Dropkick - NoxTiKickstart or Dropkick - Yarbo MSecret Service Shoots Himself in the LegOnlyFarmsGoldfish Gets World RecordLongest Line at Philly Airport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Look No Hands
Mar 2800:30:52Tap to summarizeWe hear about boombox nostalgia, mysterious AI gadgets, and a honey recall with a cheeky side effect, before things get weird with toe-sucking burglars and stalkery exes.Plus, news from the world of Meta’s AI CEO ambitions, suspicious market moves, and attempts to make future AIs nicer to humans.LinksProfessional Cornhole Player Charged with MurderBoner Bear Honey RecalledKickstarter - BB-777 BoomBoxKickstarter - Tiiny AI Pocket LabSucked Toes gets Jail TimeCrappy Bank RobberMark Zuckerberg and his AI bot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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