Archive
Cryptic Sudoku
Improv mishaps, cryptic Sudoku obsessions, and oddly circular skipping stones—plus Sam gets a new TV remote and Chris drops acid in the world’s biggest toy store.
Astronaut Oxygen Scam
From radioactive shrimp recalls and a scammer selling oxygen to stranded astronauts, to quiz nights in hazmat suits and Chris’s improv comedy, we dive into the weirdest stories and local updates you didn’t know you needed.
Too Many Dead Bodies
Chris gears up for a whirlwind TEDx event, Sam discovers a clever last-minute booking site, and a funeral home with too many secrets sparks debate—plus, subscription cars and pigeon-delivered threats.
Cyborg Cockroaches
A wedding with Irish dancing, giant bees in Indonesia, world record sniper shots, and the wild world of cyborg cockroaches—plus a seriously random Russian motorbike giveaway.
Tooth Eyeball
A 42-year-old cockatoo, Putin’s poo suitcase, light gun nostalgia, and a woman who can see through her tooth—plus Kickstarter finds and AI fakes gone wild.
Fish Fire
Chris survives a bus trip full of odd delays, Sam spins through a haircut, LEGO shows and e-waste, plus a fish starts a wildfire and radioactive wasps cause a buzz.
New Mineral Found
A forgotten letter reveals the discovery of a rare mineral, duct-taped bananas make expensive art, and New Zealand’s first smishing attack is uncovered—plus, random tech, board games, and laugh-out-loud stories.
Bearded Nerd
Chris survives a frosty film shoot, Sam spots gadgets not yet on Kickstarter, and we learn about cat video fests, late-night TV shakeups, and a Disney dating app by “The Bearded Nerd.”
Creepy Teddy Bear
Chris survives a tooth extraction, Sam battles “mummy thumb,” and a creepy teddy bear prank causes chaos. Plus: jigsaw puzzle world records and bizarre Amazon delivery scams.
WETIT
From cow teat spraying tech to fart songs and field days banter, Chris and Sam chat with the WETIT guys about making life easier in the cowshed and share plenty of laughs along the way.
The Shear Space
A soundproof study pod made from New Zealand wool, school projects hitting the field days, and retrofitting quiet spaces—plus the challenge of turning a student idea into a real business.
The Angry Mexican
Food show mishaps, glaring food truck vendors, donkey guard dramas, bent bridges, and penguin poo saving the climate—plus AI bands and accidental emergency calls at metal concerts.
Respond Bio
A bold new approach to farming using fungi and bacteria aims to reduce chemicals in our food, as Chris discovers how RespondBio is shaking up traditional agriculture and winning over skeptical farmers.
Mara Bio
Turning dairy waste into high-protein mycelium, Mark from Mara Bio shares how they’re tackling sustainability with fungi, farmer buy-in, and plans to take their innovation global.
Kiwi-Econet
A world-first edible bale net aims to replace plastic on farms, as Sam chats with Grant about Kiwi-Econet’s journey from the brainstorm to global innovation. Cows can eat it, and the world’s taking notice.
Kiwi Leather Innovations
Turning wasted kiwifruit into leather, pasta machine mishaps, and New Zealand’s answer to vegan fashion. Find out how Kiwi Leather Innovations is wanting to change the world
EP538 – AI Going Rogue
AI goes rogue and starts blackmailing its creators, people spiral into “ChatGPT psychosis,” and a comedian gets jail time for his jokes—plus rogue cicadas and stolen wind in the North Sea.
GE Free
Sam chats with Jon from GE Free New Zealand at Field Days, diving into the hot debate around gene editing, the new Gene Technology Bill, and what losing Aotearoa’s GE Free status could mean for our exports and farmers.
Drone Trust
Chris catches up with Peter from Drone Trust to learn about how they can help drone pilots from all backgrounds.
Bader Innovative Wellbeing
Chris talks to Mike from Bader Innovative Wellbeing and the herbal supplements they have created to help everyday people.