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This week, Sam and Chris talk robot dogs with hyper-realistic Elon Musk faces that "poop" art at Miami’s Art Basel, a stolen $33,000 Fabergé egg locket that takes a wild trip through the digestive system, and a $10 million solid gold toilet up for grabs.
AI loopholes, a man with a world record for most T-shirts in a half marathon, and the great rare plant market crash also make appearances.
Plus, there's some bonus bowling, prediction market weirdness, and old-man quiz night stories. All this and plenty more randomness in this episode!
Half Marathon in How Many T-Shirts?
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Sam and Chris reflect on end-of-year exhaustion, tech projects, and the excitement of networking at Christmas parties.
We learn why RAM prices are skyrocketing, and hear stories about a gold-hunting prospector discovering a billion-year-old meteorite, a man stealing a Canadian bus and doing a surprisingly good job, and police confusing a toy reindeer for a lost dog.
There's talk of Pantone's color of the year and some wild corruption sentencing in Turkey, plus a rundown of a controversial drone strike in US news.
All this and much more in this week's episode.
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Chris is hobbling through the end-of-year slow-down, while Sam dishes out shout-outs to listeners and talks about scheduling chaos.
This week we dive into wild Kickstarter tech like a LEGO Game Boy you can actually play, and a pricey color e-ink picture frame. Plus, there's medical marvels like cryoablation for tumors, giant colonial spider webs, magician fails, and a PSA about password managers.
All this and much more in this week's episode!
Kickstart or dropkick - Brick Boy
Kickstart or Dropkick - Inkjoy
Worlds Largest Spiderweb Found
Jeffery Epsteins Emails in JMail
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Chris gets his long-awaited doctor’s results and battles osteoarthritis while recounting his adventure at the massive Metallica concert—complete with broken trains and flaming pyrotechnics. Sam deals with two things breaking: a car window regulator and a barely functional modem, going up against unhelpful tech support.
We hear tales of shared email addresses, old people using AI, and how chatbots and hacking are evolving. There’s discussion about local songs and questionable concert choices.
All this and much more in this week's episode!
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Chris has a doctor’s update after finally being put on medication, while Sam talks about freaky movies and getting ready for Round the Bridges in Hamilton.
We hear about robot fails, googly-eyed art scandals, and a box war madness from Australia. There’s bagpipe world records, buses with debatable etiquette, and social experiments around baby formula.
All this and much more in this week’s episode.
City council helps reduce fines by accepting food bank donations
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We dive into the packed Misty Flicks Film Festival weekend (with all its unexpected hiccups), talk about a front door left wide open on Halloween, review some standout Kiwi films, and share stories about collecting Settlers of Catan memorabilia. Listen for laughs, real-life chaos, and unique insights from the world of movies, events, and tech!
Netflix has rights to Settlers of Catan
NZ Man has World Record for the Most Settlers of Catan Items
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Chris is juggling an improv show, TEDx events, and a film festival, while Sam's busy giving out pumpkin seeds and updating his website.
We hear about wild weather in New Zealand, a hilarious AWS outage that left smart beds stuck and beer factories offline, and a mum in Austria who let her 12-year-old help in brain surgery.
There's also weird workplace blunders, fake babies, and a showdown between Cards Against Humanity and SpaceX.
Brain Surgeon on Trial for Letting Child Drill Skull
Bank Staff Not Culturally Appropriate
Cards Against Humanity VS SpaceX
Disconnected from God Because of Fluoride
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China tests a floating wind turbine that harnesses air power, Brazil opens the world’s largest mosquito factory, and a lost train is discovered buried on a beach—plus Halloween mischief and a marathon podcast farewell.
China tests floating wind turbine
Largest Mosquito factory opened in Brazil
Back Pain Home Remedy doesn't work
Reserving meat terms only for meat products
Marc Maron podcast WTF comes to an end
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Chris and Sam are back in the studio after some remote recording and illness, diving into everything from scams and AI deepfakes to the unusual world of remote work—from prison!
Share what happens when a coffee truck leans a little too hard into its graveyard branding. Plus, there’s a wild story about cough syrup gone wrong, squirrel hunting mishaps, and a graphic novel Kickstarter smashing records.
Coffee Truck Banned from Hospital
Entrepreneur Ripped off JP Morgan
Youth just need to go get a job
Dungeon Crawler Carl Crowdfunding
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Chris pitches his improv comedy night (and shares tales of on-stage embarrassment), while Sam uncovers the saga of blue garden bags mysteriously appearing all over Hamilton.
We discuss questionable marketing tactics, the world’s highest bridge opening in China, and local happenings from night markets to live-action role-playing. There’s listener feedback, some wild Kickstarter finds, and a bank robber who just wanted some peace and quiet. All this and much more in this week’s episode!
Hamilton Night Market on the Move
Kickstarter - Snapmaker U1 Color 3d Printer
Kickstarter - Reekon T1R range
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Sam hits up the New Zealand Motorhome and Caravan Show, while Chris narrowly dodges a bout of sickness with questionable remedies.
We hear about Sam’s epic six-hour power cut saga, a remarkable breakthrough in Huntington’s disease treatment, and the opening of a massive time capsule in Nebraska.
There’s also talk of odd public statues, stolen Graceland, and why ads might soon invade your fridge. All this and plenty of random banter in this week’s episode!
Huntington's Disease treated for the first time
50 year old time capsule opened
Grifter tries to claim Graceland
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Chris has updates about improv combat, while Sam learns about the mysterious world of cryptic Sudoku and questions reality itself.
We talk bizarre cheating in stone skimming contests, a walking tree that wins a national award, and new TV remote woes. There’s chat about AI hacking bosses, Jimmy Kimmel’s abrupt cancellation, and all the local film action at Misty Flicks.
All this and much more in this week’s episode!
World stone skimming championship cheaters
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Chris is cast as a problematic patient in a mock medical exam, while Sam’s on top of the latest scams and wild world news—think painted squirrels, shootouts, and Netflix docos in the making.
We hear about Elon Musk’s eye-watering trillion-dollar pay proposal, the quirks of world record chasers, and a new AI-powered Coke machine that’s got wondering how it could be scammed.
There’s talk of unwanted pets at Danish zoos, atmospheric pollution vans, and all sorts of weird and wonderful updates from tech and life.
All this and much more in this week’s episode!
Tom Phillips saga came to an end
New scam happening in NZ that is low effort
Denmark Zoo wants your old animals
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Chris gears up for improv comedy while Sam and his team go all-in on an ET-themed quiz night.
We hear about radioactive shrimp recalls, a Kiwi scammer with an impressively convoluted scheme, and the jaw-dropping tale of an astronaut oxygen scam.
There's a look at presidential birthdays, viral yacht disasters, and the never-ending saga of unlucky falls and broken bones.
All this plus everyday carry gadgets you probably shouldn’t trust with fire—don’t miss this week’s episode!
Chris is taking part in Improv Combat the Jokes on You
Radioactive refrigerated shrimp
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Chris juggles TEDx deadlines, a new acting gig as a fake patient, and some serious calendar stress, while Sam uncovers funeral home horrors and the downside of car subscription services.
We learn about pigeons smuggling mystery notes, a woman racing AI by writing 34 books in 34 weeks, and how New Zealand wool makes its way to the US Open.
There’s also a website filling last-minute salon gaps, and the bizarre tale of a man faking his own death for love.
All this randomness—and so much more—in this week's episode!
How many decomposing bodies is too many?
NZ Wool used for US open tennis balls
Hairdresser makes Got A Gap website
Author attempts to outwrite AI
Pakistani Pigeon Causes Problems
Man tries to fake his own death
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Chris turns up in a bandana as the guys dive into random stories from cyborg cockroaches and giant bees to America’s latest political circus. Chris shares insights from a nerdy wedding, while Sam is fascinated by Ukraine’s record-breaking snipers and Lithuania’s mass drone training program. They also chat about frozen embryos, bizarre acts of kindness from Putin, and a Kiwi arrested for student debt.
All this and much more in this week’s episode.
Rare bee spotted by Kiwi in Indonesia
World's oldest baby has been born
NZ airforce is getting some new planes
Putin give random guy a motorbike
Cyborg Cockroaches Assembly Line
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Sam returns from a Lower Hutt conference with tales of old hotel birds, dodgy bars, and delicious Malaysian food, while Chris has been hunched over his computer with a sore hand.
We learn about Putin’s poo suitcase, cortisone injections, political river perks, and some wild Kickstarter gadgets that catch the guys’ attention.
Chris shares the incredible story of a woman who regained her sight using a tooth in her eye, and the duo dives into bizarre AI scams, true crime, and the fallout from Chimp Crazy. All this and much more in this week’s episode!
River perks for vice president
Kickstart or Dropkick - G'AMI'E
Kickstart or Dropkick - Radiant II
Crowded House Releases Statement
Homeless woman organ donation problem
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Chris is back from a trip to Wellington where he masters the art of heat pump repair, while Sam gears up for a work conference and navigates the mysteries of barber chairs.
We hear about a toddler found in a bus luggage compartment, a LEGO show packed with impressive displays, and a cat named Leonardo da Pinchy with a taste for stealing underwear. Plus, a fish starts a forest fire in Canada and radioactive wasp nests make the news.
All this and much more in this week’s episode!
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This week, the duo dive into the discovery of a rare mineral thanks to a decades-old letter, discuss NZ’s first smishing attack, and marvel at bananas taped to walls fetching millions.
There’s also talk of atmospheric water harvesters, board game accolades, movie piracy with a twist, and Coldplay’s kiss cam fallout. All this randomness and more in this week’s episode!
Banana art eaten off of the wall
Kiwi wins top board game award
Freddy Wong "We're all Going to Die'"
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Chris has been busy filming action scenes in Rotorua while Sam’s been getting bombarded with quirky Kickstarter ads, including a battery sorter and a robot chess coach.
We hear about a man’s disastrous MRI mishap, why cat lovers are heading to cinemas, and how weak passwords can end a 158-year-old business. The boys break down the Late Show’s cancellation drama, celebrity podcasts, and a Disney dating app led by “The Bearded Nerd.”
All this randomness and more in this week’s episode!
Cyber Attackers got Password How?
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