The Chris and Sam Podcast

SummaryThis week, Sam returns from Christchurch with tales of super-bright phone screens, three-wheeled scooters, and a speedy penny farthing sighting, while Chris issues an apology after getting fact-checked about the next James Bond.We hear about wild "run it" sports, a Trump watch mishap, robots kickboxing, and the wild world of shopping cart repo businesses.There's Red Bull lawnmower racing, leaky leaker news, and the latest oddities in Harvard and Trumpland.All this and much more in this week's episode.Links3 Wheeled ScootersBond Story WrongTrump Watch problemRunit EventsRedbull Lawn Mower RacingPublic Service warning about leaks of information leakedHumanoid robots fightingCompany Finds Missing Shopping CartsHarvard medical school morgue manager gets busted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris is battling a lingering sickness while Sam's busy hunting down tiny plastic ducks hidden around the house. This week, the guys talk Barbie and Oppenheimer, binge HBO's Chimp Crazy, and discover the wild world of milking snails for ancient purple dye.There's tales of ocular cat bugs, a moon-bound nuclear plant courtesy of China and Russia, tourists snapping selfies via Chinese CCTV, and jailbirds with a flair for dramatic exits.All this and much more in this week's episode.LinksBarbieChimp CrazyMilking snailsHarvard Had Another WinCat's causing problems with Toxoplasmosis Tourist in China getting selfies a different wayWaste Management Team Leader in TroubleRussia and China to Build nuclear power plant on the moonPotential new TV show coming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris has man flu this week, while Sam is back from the NZ Podcasting Summit.We learn that the Russian spy whale died this week, while an inmate was lost and a suspect had a crap hiding spot.In AI things, we learn someone is in a relationship with their AI partner, AI is causing problems for some while an AI victim impact statement is used in court.We have listener feedback, and a rare NZ snail lays an egg.All this and much more in this weeks episode.LinksRussia's spy whale found deadMissing inmate finally foundMan's side hustle turns badAI Relationship AI fueled spiritual fantasiesAI victim impact statementRare NZ snail, finally recorded laying an egg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe watched a bunch of movies this week, while Sam sorted out the stupid parking ticket. We learn about a raccoon with a meth pipe, a long lost sausage dog is found and a weird guy keeps setting fire to his house.Just the usual really. Come have a listenLinksThe People We Love MovieMicky 17 The Long WalkNZ gets defense moneyHomegrown comes to HamiltonRaccoon with Meth PipeValerie the dog found after 540 daysπ0.5Man sets fire to house multiple time to see firefighters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummarySam has beef this week with Pak N Save Clarence St this week with their crazy car parking ticket they gave him for 26 hours.Chris has a shoutout this week to Ellen, not his ex wife Ellen, someone else it turns out.Carnival with fart spray causes chaos. While a Turkish town decide to burn a lot of weed, and Saudi Arabia has made a thing called beacons of hope.We talk about a dumbass who had to be rescued twice, while robots try and complete a half marathon. Plus we round out all of this with some tech news.LinksFart spray causes chaos at a Carnival in the USFirst humanoid robot half marathon held in BeijingTurkish town Lice has a problem getting rid of drugsSaudi Arabia has set up beacons of hopeMan gets rescued twice off of Mt Fuji in two daysGoogle Chrome to be sold off?Play Xbox on LG TVsNike backed NFT project has a problemPlease and thank you costing OpenAI millions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis episode is filled to the brim with stories. From a Cat flavoured Dog pie, to unique flooding protection, a bookshop move, the world's most bitter compound and Chris being weird.More on the stolen golden toilet, a Kiwi woman gets a brain implant, a new colour has been found, what's up with Fyre Festival 2 and so much more.LinksCat flavoured dog pieUnique flooding prevention solutionBookshop movePalmerston the cat is backThe world's most bitter compound has been foundNew colour has been foundNew way to stay in the USKiwi woman has brain implantMan denies stealing golden toiletWeird Guinness world recordKickstart or Dropkick - Fyre Festival 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis weeks episode we cover a bunch of things, from Sam being stuck in Easter traffic and getting customer easter eggs.To the renaming of an aircraft carrier, a wrestling Church and the chaos that is hte Minecraft movie.What is going on with the naming of people by NZ Health? How did a first aid course go this week, and we spend way too much time talking about how weird Elon Musk is.All this and more.LinksAircraft carrier to be renamed Musk Wrestling Church 7 Tigers seizedMinecraft movie chaos in theatresWeird Health NZ directiveMusk Trolling in Palo Alto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis weeks podcast Chris hears something about TEDx, while we learned what the deal with the fitted sheet in Wellington was all about.A kiwi gets busted with drugs in Thailand in a dumb way, while dire wolves have been brought back to life after extinction.We have a kickstart or dropkick for you. We talk about a car parking problem that sounds like it's been going on for far too long and much more.LinksFolded sheet event in WellingtonKiwi Gets Arrested Trying to Smuggle DrugsDire Wolf is now aliveKickstarter or Dropkick - Pocket CloudWoman scammer caught out again due to Netflix DocoCorleo Kawasaki AnnouncedProblem with robo car park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris has a hard time back at Karate and is getting his bike fixed this week. Sam was moving pumpkins, bumping into someone that knew him and experienced a weird thing with some lost keys.We talk a bit about the SignalGate thing in the US and the TarrifsWe also talk about the Mean Pies app for all the pie lovers in NZ.LinksSignalGateMean Pies App Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIn this weeks episode find out filming went for Chris in Auckland, while Sam went to the Balloons over Waikato Night Glow for the first time.We talk about the movie, The Substance, Gary's economics gets a mention and so does the new break through car chargers BYD is bringing out.We have a couple of Kickstart of Dropkick as well.Go have a listen and let us know what you liked.LinksKickstarter - MetMo Fractal ViceKickstarter - Doze - Micro GeigerThe SubstanceGary's EconomicsBYD's Latest Breakthrough Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 ScamBringing Back the MoaPyper Vision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 well and his yells for help sounded like a ghost. All this and much more in episode 511.LinksMevo car shareDrones and idiots in New Jersey Spin Launch has begun testingStupid health insurers in the USVillagers think man stuck in well is a ghost Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 trash dumpHeadhunters Gang get money back Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 300 tarantulas strapped to smuggler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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 satellite Cyclist hit by ambulance, then chargedDumbass drug peopleTucker Carlson attacked by a demon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SummaryLife update from Chris who is back into lurking around a park at 4:30am every morning.Sam wonders what Be TV is exactly. We get an update on the Wildberries story from last week, Elon is releasing new things we already have.A criminal lawyer reacts and rangers have to stop blowing up horses due to the fire risk.All this and much more.LinksWildberries update about what has actually been happening.Crappy art thrown away as it looked like rubbishElon Musk and his new Taxi with RobotsCriminal Lawyer reactsBlowing up a horse can't happen due to the fire risk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIn this weeks episode we talk about the Air NZ lolly jar that has been making it's way around the country. We found out that VR in retirement homes is a thing.Chris learned all about Spike Ball this week and recommends the movie Get out.And we round things off with a talk about Trump and his latest expensive offerings and what he did during the pandemic.All this and more, ready for you.LinksAIR NZ and their giant lolly containerChris learns about Spike BallGet OutTrumps new WatchTrump helping out Putin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe catch up this week after not needing to record last week. Chris has been busy with the Waikato Uni TEDx, Improv Sunday and being at an awards ceremony.Sam saw a free movie this week.We have an update from our 500th episode. We talk about crazy Russians, a woman who allegedly stole a lot of mayo.What's the deal with the floating bomb.There's a new world record for the largest Haka and we talk about the origami of death.All this and much more. Come check it out.LinksSpeak no evilCrazy RussiansWoman stealing MayoBoat FloatingNew world record for world's largest HakaOrigami of death Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryOur 500th episode is here and it's a bumper episode.Recorded in front of a live audience we cover all your favourites. Randomness, technology and life the way we know how.From new stories, to old stories. Kickstart and dropkick makes an appearance and we talk to a bunch of our fans.Over 2 hours of Chris and Sam goodness.Have a listen and tell a friend. A huge thank you to everyone that has listened, interacted with or supported the podcast over the last 10 years.LinksEvil DisneyWoman stole 1.5 million dollars worth of chicken wingsUgly LawsNot dead TedSpace MirrorWhere not to put a snakeKickstart or Dropkick - Momo Modular MowerKickstart or Dropkick - Modular Pillow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIn this weeks episode Chris catches us up on the film project he's been working on. We talk about the movie Twisters and what they removed.A Tesla truck caught on fire, a man crashed his lawnmower in an uncommon way. We talk about dancing with the stars and learn Pizza Hut is helping people find a job in a unique way.Cows attacking people get a mention, why did someone get fined over as million dollars and what trend is causing cucumber shortages in Iceland?All this and more. Come check it out and tell a friend.LinksTesla Truck FireLawmaker Crashes Ride on lawnmower into empty poolDancing with the stars contestantPizza Hut helping people with finding a jobMillion dollar ticket freaks out speedsterIceland and their love of cucumbers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryA busy week for us as we give a very brief overview of our 500th episode recording which will be out in a couple of weeks.Chris has an update on how TEDx is going. Sam gets a movie review and we talk about if we would eat at a place that has had car crash through it's window.We talk about a counterfeiter and how they got caught. We also talk about the guy that is pleading self defense after blending up part of his wife.Who are the princess and the Sharman? Find out what powers they have.JP Morgan has decided to cap the hours a junior banker can work now to a respectable 80 hours.Attorney general of Texas not happy about a ban on guns at the state fair.LinksThe Princess and the SharmanCounterfeiter makes a mistakeWould you Eat There?Texas AG suing State Fair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we learn about the creepy little covers Chris brought to cover his headphone ear cups.We also hear about Sam's cruise, so buckle in as he talks a lot about it in this episode.RFK has another batshit story about animals, and some Kiwi guys invent a great coffee bean roaster that is being sold around the world.All this and more.LinksRFK Whale Head StoryKiwis Invent at Home Coffee Roaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we have an update on Chris and his medical event. We checked out our 500th podcast recording location and it didn't go to plan.We learn about the best place to hide if you murder someone. How stinky feet caused a bullet to the face and how a couple sued a hospital over missing skull pieces.Can you guess why a Japanese airport shut down? How did buying Burger King with meth and just what is the right reaction in a haunted house?All this and so much more. Come have a listen and tell a friend.LinksBest place to hide if you murder someoneStinky feet causes someone to be shot in the faceCouple sues hospital because they lost some parts of a patients skullJapanese airport full shuts down due a missing itemBuy some burger king with methJapanese man kicks haunted house Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris and his medical event caused him to go to the doctor. Sam caught up with Diego and saw some of his work in an art gallery. We also talk about a crazy shooting, a snake attack, a doctor who doesn't care and so much more.LinksBlind New Plymouth man asked to show his drivers licenseSwiss giving reward to get rid of munitions in a lakeMan accused of shooting father over stinky feetMan kills python after is bites his testicalsNew York Mayor gets things wrongHamilton company Aware Group brought outAllergic to batting gloves Bottle found washed up from 1947Colonoscopy doctor doesn't careZombie knives are bannedSolar sheep grazing project Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week we have our final Olympics update, find out what's been happening and how delusional Britons are.Has Trump got Asylum seekers wrong this whole time?Also this week someone donated a bunch of meth lollies, Sam won some running shoes by doing the bare minimum and we talk about how self driving cars are being chaotic.We talk about an interesting art installation that involves fake graves. Social media is used to find a long lost missing painting and Chris gives his review of the new Aliens: Romulus movie.All this and much more packed into 30 minutes of randomness, technology and life.LinksOur last Olympics updateHow delusional are Britons when it comes to the Olympics?Getty and their goal at the OlympicsDonated meth lolliesSelf driving cars causing problemsSocial media post helps find missing paintingSpinning iceberg Dancing on graves art installationAlien Romulus Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have the Olympics round up which included:Missing out on weigh in by 100 gramsThe shooter from TurkeyItalian medalist with cheeseThe Kiwi canoe team sucksMan loses out a the high jumpWe learn about an argument over what came first, led to murder. To people swallowing bottle caps.How are Satanists going to help out schools. What are they going to do with the astronauts stuck in space. And we hear the story about RFK and the bear cub.All this and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SummarySam is getting jabs this week and sad news as Mac the dog has passed away.We talk a little about US politics and wonder how much of the recent things were pre planned. And is there sexism coming into play when talking about the Secret Service.Olympics are on right now. We talk about that, and the stupidity of some team members.We talk about the largest IT outage in the world, what caused it and were we impacted by it?Idiot gets pulled over with a lot of drugs because his lights weren't on.We talk about a new way to drill holes on a construction site using a robot.Chris catches us up about saline agriculture. Whole Sam talks about a cave on the moon.LinksStupidity at the OlympicsLargest IT outage in the world happenedIdiot with a lot of drugs gets pulled overRobot to drill 20,000 holes on a construction siteLot of people want to adopt a swearing parrotSaline AgricultureMoon caves found Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris reminisces about an old photo after watching the movie Terminator. We talk about the attempted assassination of Trump and just how lucky is was.Bungee jumping for cowards is a thing in China, while nudists to the rescue when a pirate robs people with a blowtorch.We learn about a prison innovation from Brazil involving geese.Vote for Epic Learning at the David AwardsWe also talk about an Australian weapons system. All this and much more.LinksTrump assassination attemptBunge jumping for cowardsNudists help take down a pirate with blow torchPrison innovation from Brazil involving geeseVote for Epic Learning at The David AwardsHow I write a podcastThe Slinger - Australian weapons system Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThis week Chris gives a vague review of a film called ButtBoy, while Sam has an update on his car window being fixed, he also answers a listeners question.Scientists have worked out that hippos can get airborne, ground breaking stuff. While the Japanese government has finally stopped using floppy disks.Has Chris found Sam's new business idol? Are ammunition vending machines a good thing? And what is up with a secret society involving gnoms?All this and much more. So come have a listen and tell a friend.LinksButtBoySpain trialing a new passportHippos can Become AirborneJapanese government finally stopped using floppy disksSam's new business idolGnomes get stolen and then returnedAmmunition Vending Machines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWe catch up with programme manager Steve from Fieldays. His job involves looking after the 7 different hubs as well as finding, attracting and interacting with all sorts of exhibitors.We learn how the visitor numbers are looking for Fieldays this year and how things can change depending on who is visiting.LinksFieldays Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris catches up with Aynslee at Fieldays this year to find out about what products they have on offer and what's on the horizon for this well known Waikato company.LinksGood George Brewing Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris talks to Shiann about No8 Distilleries who are based in Dunedin. He finds out about their products which include a range of rums, gins and other tasty liquor. He also finds out what the future holds for No8 Distilleries.Linkswww.no8distillery.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryChris learns all about Skilplane, The Land Based Thrill with Airborne Sensation.It's creator D'Arcy shares how this land based flight trainer has many advantages over traditional ways of learning to fly.Linksskliplane.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummarySam talks to Marcus and Kim about The Original Smoke and Spice Co after a free sample and the claim it is the best salt seasoning 5 years running as judged by Kim himself.With a claim like that we had to find out more.Linkssmokeandspice.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.