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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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.

Gavin Newsom trolling Trump

Rare bee spotted by Kiwi in Indonesia

World's oldest baby has been born

New sniper world record

Lithuania Drone Training

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!

Putin's Pooping Suitcase

River perks for vice president

Kickstart or Dropkick - G'AMI'E

Kickstart or Dropkick - Radiant II

Gained Eyesight With Tooth

Crowded House Releases Statement

Chimp Crazy Lady Sentenced

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!

Cat Fest

Leonardo De Pinchi

Forest fire started by a fish

Radioactive wasp nests

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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!

Hello Hamilton Catch Up

Banana art eaten off of the wall

NZ's first smishing attack

New mineral found

MIT water harvester

FBI office for NZ

Kiwi wins top board game award

Freddy Wong "We're all Going to Die'"

Astronomer PR campaign

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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!

Ostation 2 Series Battery

Manya Cynus - AI Chess Robotd

Coldplay Kiss Cam

Fyre Festival Rights Sold

Cat VideoFest

Final Destination Moment

Cyber Attack on Trucking Firm

Cyber Attackers got Password How?

New Dating App

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