The Chris and Sam Podcast

Hosted by Chris Hanlon & Sam Elton-Walters

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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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June 16, 202631 min

Bluetooth Problems

SummaryWe 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.

June 12, 20269 min

Forever Harvest - Fieldays 2026

SummaryIn this chat, Chris sits down with Mick from Forever Harvest to explore a new frontier in food production. They dive into the science of growing fruit and nuts without trees, the rise of lab-made ingredients, and what this means for the future of global food security.Mick also shares the agritech innovations driving their mission and the real-world startup journeys behind it all.LinksForever Harvest Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 12, 202612 min

Galvbike - Fieldays 2026

SummaryIt’s Fieldays 2026 and there’s a new electric farm bike on the scene—the GalvBike. The conversation focused on why this tough, no-nonsense machine isn’t in the innovation tent, what sets it apart for dairy farmers, and how the team’s past experience shaped the brutal simplicity of the design.A key theme that emerged was the value of validation from real farmers—and why the first production run is selling out fast. There’s advice for aspiring inventors and a random question thrown in as well.LinksGalvbike Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 12, 20267 min

PostMate - Fieldays 2026

SummarySam is onsite at Fieldays 2026, chatting with Harry from PostMate about their clever invention that makes fence post removal safer and faster.We hear the backstory of how a Kiwi farmer turned a simple idea into a global product, and learn how a once potentially dangerous and time consuming job of fence post removal has been transformed into a fast and safe process, with examples of fence lines being pulled out in minutes.There’s feedback from impressed farmers, talk of international expansion, and Harry answers one of our random questions.All this and much more in this week’s episode.Linksthepostmate.comThe PostMate Facebook Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 11, 20268 min

Enivo - Fieldays 2026

SummaryFrom our Fieldays 2026 coverage Sam talks to Elisa about her journey to make a biodegradable plant pot here in New Zealand.Discover how a teenage fundraiser became a full-time eco-entrepreneur, why dirty pots are such an issue, and what it takes to create a locally manufactured solution. There are awards, random questions, and some TikTok fame thrown in.All this and much more.Linksenivo.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 9, 202628 min

Microwaved Fish

SummaryThis week, Chris gears up for field days while plotting an unusual Auckland road trip with a mystery driver, and Sam sets off 24 days of birthday surprises with the help of a 24-sided die.There's talk of AI stealing podcast voices, disembodied brains being used in biotech startups, and a Kickstarter cooling blanket that costs more than a night out.The discussion explored sky-watching gadgets, rogue robots, and why microwaving fish at work might be the most dangerous move of all—just ask the cop who drew a gun over it.All this and much more in this week's episode.LinksWoman Jailed for Selling LandminesDrug Testing Revenue from BrainsGambling Addict Gets Screwed OverMicrowaved Fish Causes ProblemsMistaken BazookaKickstart or Dropkick - K-25 Cooling BlanketKickstart or Dropkick - SkySphereRobots Getting Fingernails AddedDouble Sonic Boom from Meteorite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 2, 202629 min

Get Over It

SummarySam loses a mouth guard in the night, while Chris navigates the aftermath of too much Captain Morgan. TEDx talks lead to surprise opportunities—and million-dollar phone calls—for a local speaker.A decades-old school rowing controversy resurfaces, Kickstarter projects get critiqued, and Sam reveals the wild world of the Enhanced Games. AI hijinks, swatted grandmothers, and blanket innovation for gamers round out this week's episode—plus plenty more.LinksBye bye ColbertVEXTAKI 9 in 1 EDC PenKickstart or Dropkick - Level Up WrapKickstart or Dropkick - Sond DreambudsEnhanced GamesGrandma SwattedAI Prompt Injection1988 Rowing Loss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 202632 min

It's a Longshot

SummaryThis 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.

May 23, 20269 min

Announcement and Kickstart and Dropkick

SummaryThis 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.

May 16, 202629 min

Ultrasonic Firefighting

SummaryChris 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.