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The Chris and Sam Podcast

Airborne Hippos

Ep. 489
Summary

This 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.

Links

ButtBoy

Spain trialing a new passport

Hippos can Become Airborne

Japanese government finally stopped using floppy disks

Sam's new business idol

Gnomes get stolen and then returned

Ammunition Vending Machines

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