The Chris and Sam Podcast

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

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