The Chris and Sam Podcast

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 out how.All this and more in the weeks episode.LinksHamilton Coffee company gets on global listChange coming for citizens arrest powersRed Bull Trolley Came Back with WinnersHamilton Festival of Weird

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

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 - HallidayKickstart of Dropkick - Tiny EdgeDanish petition

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 well.LinksMantis 5 Warrantee Claims for LiquidatorsHuman Rights Complaint over Wrong CokeCallaghan Innovation ChangesDrug Dealer Caught in a SelfieFar North TV Show

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

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 finish things off by talking about a German man who clung to a high speed train.All this and more.LinksTikTok ban led to increase in learning ChineseTrump is back in, we cover some of itTrumps Meme CoinUBCO goes into receivershipFat cat caused a scareHello Hamilton NewsletterGlobal Game JamHigh Speed Train Ride

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

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 World Record for FrisbeeNZ's only convicted saboteur has been released from prisonGeneral killed in interesting wayWarning about social media scam, then gets the woman warning peopleBear kills man from falling out of a tree

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 beersGoogle street car solves murderSam's been playing Kiwi developed game dredgeKickstart or Dropkick - AdaptulaKickstart or Dropkick - MufeeSam tried out the Getting Lost game