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

Department of War

Denmark Zoo wants your old animals

Elon's potential payrise

Painted squirrels

Mobile Emissions Van

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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

US Lawyer Mark Zuckerberg

Radioactive refrigerated shrimp

Coffee Machine Scammer

Oxygen for Astronaut Scam

The Ultimate EDC USB Cable

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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

VW Subscription service

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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