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

SORA 2 upgraded

Jail working from "home"

Youth just need to go get a job

Cough Medicine Problem

Mistaken for Squirrel

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!

Improv combat update

Blue Garden Bag Marketing

World's Highest Bridge Opens

Hamilton Night Market on the Move

Kickstarter - Snapmaker U1 Color 3d Printer

Kickstarter - Reekon T1R range

Presidential Walk of Fame

Bank Robber Stays in Bank

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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

Last Words of a President

50 year old time capsule opened

Statue outside the Whitehouse

Grifter tries to claim Graceland

Samsung Fridge Ads

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