The Chris and Sam Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SummaryIn this weeks podcast, some dickheads tried to steal Sam's car again. While Chris started another TEDx speaker coaching group.We talk about the random button we now have, open source software and the rising cost of things.When stealing chocolate goes too far, what's up with presidential immunity and God is sent to prison for doing what?LinksThe Chris and Sam WebsiteNAS.io community platformPikapods - for open sourceBudget with BucketsYNABActual BudgetWhittakers Chocolate Thief Presidential Immunity God Sent to Prison