The Chris and Sam Podcast

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

SummaryThis week, there’s a wild group interview at the BNZ Theatre, field days adventures including a run-in with the unofficial podcast sponsor Golden State Coffee, and a surprise golden coin scam that ends with chocolate coins and an arrest.The discussion explores winning two free pairs of glasses, metal detecting gold nuggets, and the mystery behind Riley’s Cookies. There’s also gadget talk with Kickstarter hits, outrageous news from Brazil, final rugby fever, and an $11 billion company’s shocking HR move.All this and so much more in this episode!LinksRileys CookiesThe Millionaire Speakers Summit - Free AI Course Creation ToolThe Millionaire Speakers Summit Free TicketG7 GiftsCommodore PhoneWoman Faked being a 12 year oldSwing of Death BrazilHospital Pick Up - Only in NZChocolate CoinsKickstart or Dropkick - Blast AirKickstart or Dropkick - UniPop

SummaryThis episode it's all about New Zealand lawn mower racing from Fieldays, where custom-built ride-ons are tearing up the paddock and the Red Bull Cut it event adds an epic jump and serious style points.We dive into the nicheness of mower mods, talk entry costs, and learn why LEDs and neons are all the rage in the pits. There's talk of VR racing, education with tech, and secret room dreams, plus how junior racers are getting involved.LinksNZLMRA WebsiteBazzas Garage YouTube Channel

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

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

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

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

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

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