The Chris and Sam Podcast

SummaryChris is worried he might be getting scammed by a Nigerian contact, while we hear about a heart surgeon’s game, a tech battery that lasts 5,000 years, and a drone that takes out mosquitoes.There’s news on AI girlfriends, recycled plastic fence posts, and a possible cancer breakthrough, plus the usual Kickstarter dropkicks—including a Bible brick set and a finger massager.LinksChina launches 5000 year batteryScientists Cure Cancer With Frog BacteriaMosquito Killing DroneHeart Hero's GameFuture Post Give a LittleKickstart or Dropkick? - PnutRoll IIKickstart or Dropkick? - Daniel & the Lions' Den

SummaryJurassic Park memories resurface and Sam Neill gets a heartfelt send-off, while tech randomness brings nuking asteroids and orbiting space mirrors into the mix.There’s a wild story of a looksmax influencer injecting gold, and discussion of testosterone screenings in the military.A record-breaking T. rex fossil is sold, a 77-year-old gets a surprising number plate, and two Kickstarter projects go head-to-head.AI internships and LinkedIn lunatics round it out—plus plenty more.LinksNuking Asteroid in FlightSpace Mirror ApprovedAnnual Tetosterone Screening for US Servicemen Longest Surviving Polio Patient DiedLookmaxing Person Died from Ingesting GoldT-Rex Fossil Just Sold for a LotKickstart or Drop Kick - Elvis and the Last BiscuitKickstart or Drop Kick - BENIClaude Corps

SummaryThis 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

SummaryFrom 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

SummaryFrom 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

SummaryFrom 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

SummaryIt’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

SummaryA 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