Staying Relevant

This week, Giovanna Fletcher joins Pete for an episode that goes from heartfelt to completely unhinged - from their emotional CoppaFeel treks to Pete spiralling over his and Sam Thompson’s hypothetical daughters, Olive and Rose, Pete faces his worst nightmare: puberty, s*x, boyfriends… and a completely unhinged duck willy conversation no one was prepared for.Giovanna also tells the full story of falling in love with Tom Fletcher at just 13 years old, how they survived growing up in the spotlight, and the unexpected rule that’s kept their relationship strong for decades. She also delivers some brutally honest dating advice to Pete - and exposes exactly where he’s been going wrong.Plus, Giovanna reveals her link to Paddington Bear - and Pete announces he’s going to visit him himself…—(00:00) Introduction(01:29) Meeting Giovanna(05:46) CoppaFeel Treks and Giovanna's Experience(12:54) Giovanna's Footwear on the Trek(25:18) Giovanna and Tom Fletcher's Love Story(32:05) Advice for Pete(34:07) Giovanna's link to Paddington Bear(44:51) Tom Fletcher's Work on Paddington—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—💌 Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and first access to announcements: https://staying-relevant-newsletter-04a632.beehiiv.com—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—🎬 Follow SR Productions on Instagram for more from the team: https://www.instagram.com/stayingrelevantproductions/—📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook—🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a new episode which means one thing. A fresh rant. And this week it’s…Pancake Day.Pete is, unsurprisingly, not on board He’s never even had a pancake. He doesn’t get the hype, whilst Sam is fully invested. Lemon, sugar, Nutella, the lot.But there is something Pete can get behind…his own glow up. We’ve spoken about Sam’s transformation at length, but Pete has quietly levelled up without anyone clocking just how dramatic the shift has been. When you actually compare to last year… it’s a bigger jump than we remembered.Then it descends into a proper rant off as we hand the floor to both of them and ask the important question: who is the biggest Karen? From brushing your teeth in the office to people walking on a treadmill, we put the scenarios to the boys and let them see how comes out on top!—(00:00) Introduction(01:59) Pancake Day rant(04:11) Pete's been busy...(06:12) Pete's Glow Up(15:13) English Teacher's Crush on Digital Josh(21:04) Sam vs. Pete rant off(28:21) Tonsil Stone Experience—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—💌 Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and first access to announcements: https://staying-relevant-newsletter-04a632.beehiiv.com—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—🎬 Follow SR Productions on Instagram for more from the team: https://www.instagram.com/stayingrelevantproductions/—🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a BIG week at SR Productions! Our new Instagram and brand new newsletter are officially LIVE (link in bio 👀).Pete discovers Touch ID on his new MacBook (for the second time), debates a clean shaven era, and now has a brand new nemesis??? Meanwhile, the infamous Pete Dishy Cloth takes a criminal turn when an Instagram DM reveals it’s allegedly ended up in PRISON. Yes. Prison.Sam reacts to Molly Mae's pregnancy news, sparking a debate about how the boys would announce a baby themselves. They also unpack how men really handle getting dumped, Pete dives into scandalous office “water cooler” chat, and we touch back on Sam's unlikely new celeb OBSESSION.Oh and what would be their niche if they started a YouTube channel? You’re not ready.—(00:00) Introduction(00:55) Housekeeping and Business Updates(04:36) Pete's Award Loss and Virgin Island(09:25) Office life and Water Cooler Chat(12:25) Pete's Facial Hair Debate(18:46) The Laptop Setup Drama(22:13) Pete's Dishy Cloth in Police Custody(30:45) Sam reacts to Molly Mae's Pregnancy Announcement(33:32) How Would Pete Announce a Baby?(39:50) Dinner with Pippa(43:32) Sam's World War 2 Obsession(47:48) Sam's Youtube Channel Dreams(51:06) Dating Kendall Jenner?—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—💌 Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and first access to announcements: https://staying-relevant-newsletter-04a632.beehiiv.com—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—🎬 Follow SR Productions on Instagram for more from the team: https://www.instagram.com/stayingrelevantproductions/—📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook—🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the boys step into their most steamy era as they attempt their very best impressions of Nigella Lawson, now that she’s officially the new Bake Off judge.With Valentine’s Day creeping up, a listener asks the all important question: are Valentine’s cards romantic keepsakes or just aggressively soppy bits of folded paper? The boys weigh in with their honest opinions.And finally, we address a more serious topic. Following messages about Pete’s audiobook, the boys take a moment to respond and clear a few things up.—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook—🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, the boys lean way too hard into Valentine’s Day romance as Sam reveals his Valentines plans with his girlfriend whilst Pete immediately weighs in… and no, despite rumours, the romantic ski trip is officially off the table. The boys also pitch the perfect Valentine’s scenario, and one of our very lucky listeners gets a sensual message from Pete she most definitely did not ask for. Plus, Pete shares his own Valentine’s plans… and yes, Sam's balls were tingled.PLUS Pete discusses his TV choice award win (...and Bafta pending), the return of the NYE suit (less smelly than expected), Sam's oddly organised diary and Sam's new baking venture.... YES he's doing Celebrity Bake Off!! This is a recipe for disaster...—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook—🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s bonus episode, it’s a big, rant-y one. Not only do we get a classic Pete rant, but Sam officially pops his rant cherry with his very first pod rant. And it’s not just one, not two, but three separate rants from Sam, with Harry Styles even catching his wrath along the way.What sparks all this outrage? The age-old question: who is the male version of a Karen? Is it Pete or is it Sam? As we discover that a male Karen is actually called a Darren, the real debate begins. So who’s more Darren… Sam or Pete?We also get into Gen Z admin nights, which Pete is very much not happy about, leading to a surprisingly accurate and slightly terrifying impression of what he thinks Gen Z sounds like. The final and perhaps most important question of the episode is this: what era are the boys really in? Clean air, boss girl or soft girl?—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook—🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🚨 BIG NEWS FROM STAYING RELEVANT PRODUCTIONS 🚨We’ve only gone and acquired a new podcast. Yes, we are actual businessmen now. Please welcome He Said, She Said hosted by Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey. And yes, that is Sam’s sister joining the business! There’s a cheeky mention of Pete in episode one, a few uncomfortable truths about Sam, and the introduction of their four-year-old son Leo, who has somehow become Pete’s new best mate and the source of Sam’s jealousy.He Said, She Said is a podcast where Louise and Ryan open up about their fertility journey and the realities of growing their family, alongside the everyday chaos of life as parents, partners and individuals just trying to keep it together.🎧 Go listen now to He Said, She Said with Louise and Ryan HERE🗓 New episodes drop every Wednesday🩵 Follow He Said, She Said everywhere Instagram | TikTok | Youtube @hesaid.shesaid.podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Staying Relevant Productions family is officially expanding with the launch of the 'He Said She Said' podcast under the Staying Relevant umbrella - and that’s not the only big announcement... BIG NEWS: the Staying Relevant newsletter is coming, and did Sam and Pete make it to this weeks Monday meeting?Pete is more relevant than ever after being impersonated by Chris Pratt (yes, really), while Sam’s sister Louise admitted on her podcast that she fancies Pete 👀 And to add to that, Pete opens up about his new bond with Sam’s nephew Leo, much to Sam’s jealousy...Sam and Pete also break down the recent leaked picture of Heaven, give us the full run down of the recent Staying Relevant dinner party where the team met Sam’s new girlfriend Peep, and the boys share their take on the biggest tea of 2026: the Beckham family feud—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook—🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discover that it might not just be Sam who is love as Pete reveals that he might is allegedly engaged?! A listener has sent in photographic evidence of Pete popping the question… but who is the mystery woman he’s supposedly put a ring on, and more importantly, is it actually real?With romance everywhere, Pete also shares some surprisingly heartfelt advice for a listener who needs help breaking up with her boyfriend. And, the boys tackle a big question: do either of them think they’re top 10 at anything in the world?We also have a new podcast under Staying Relevant Productions. Go listen to He Said, She Said with Louise and Ryan HERE!—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook—🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!—Staying Relevant is sponsored by TUI! You pick it, they sort it. Stay tuned over the next few weeks, as Sam and Pete help two listeners with genuine holiday dilemmas they’re trying to crack, ahead of a real-life TUI holiday!  https://www.tui.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the pod, we welcome a brand new addition to the SR family as Pete introduces us to his new dog Rodney - and we’re already obsessed! That somehow leads us to imagining Pete in Titanic…Elsewhere, Sam’s been on babysitting duty this week, looking after Leo and discovering that bedtime with a four-year-old is not for the faint-hearted. That sparks some role play as Pete walks us through what he thinks he’d do if he were trying to get a kid to sleep. And of course, Love Island is back, which means Pete is fully locked in (not really). We dive into sun cream gate, get his very strong opinions on the situation and find out what he reckons he’d do if he were stuck in the middle of that villa drama. —📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook—🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We get a sneak peek into the real lives of Sam and Pete as we dive into their notes app…and let’s just say there are a few things they definitely wanted to delete before we got to them.There are also some slightly weird “inspirational” quotes from Sam for when you’re having a bad day, which may or may not actually help. And as we creep closer to February, the boys are asked whether they’ve started prepping for Valentine’s Day yet. This leads to a big reveal from Sam… he’s dropped the L bomb.Plus, it wouldn’t be an episode without a classic Pete rant, and this week he is not happy that Easter eggs are already appearing on the shelves!—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook—🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Blue Monday so Pete is on hand with his expert advice on how to beat the blues and cheer everyone up...in his classic Pete way of course!There’s also some very exciting news… we’re getting a brand new office! We’ll be bringing everyone along for the journey and revealing more details soon...The boys also dive into the all-important headlines of the week, including a Guinness World Record for Jellycats that Pete was extremely pleased to hear about. Meanwhile, Sam’s headline comes with one small issue… he’s unable to speak! And finally, the boys take a trip back to 2016. The looks, the vibes, the era. Let’s just say some fashion choices have definitely not aged well.—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook—🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sam and Pete react to some big news - Love Island legend Helena Ford name dropped SR in the All Stars promo video baby!They also share their take on New Year fitness goals (spoiler: new year, new Pete), and whether Manchester is the new IT city to meet single ladies....Sam’s new girlfriend is set to meet the team, we get an update on Sam's mission in getting Tom Hiddleston on the pod PLUS keep your eyes peeled for a HUGE announcement very soon.And we end on the most important question of all - Would you rather smell sh*t every time you eat or eat sh*t that tastes amazing?—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook—🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back in town! We hear all about their Christmas shenanigans which may or may not involve Sam's entire family messaging Pete...Pete's Christmas took a turn as he managed to knock himself unconscious and his New Year took an even BIGGER turn when Producer Pippa and co turned up, oops.Sam on the other hand is caught red handed in matching pjs, has started 2026 as a new man and responds to some interesting tiktok comments.Oh and we see the insanity that is Pete's fridge and freezer.—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook—🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam and Pete predict where they will be in 10 years time - from grey hair to daytime TV and even a shot at becoming the next Jonathan Ross.A listener question sparks a debate about future Staying Relevant trips abroad, before Sam drops a celibacy bombshell…Plus Pete also reveals meeting his “long-lost son” at a content house, and the boys wrap things up by deciding what’s getting left behind in 2026. GBU? Jellycats? Who knows…—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook—🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New year, new me, and new goals for Sam and Pete. Yes, that’s right. It’s time for the boys to sit down and set their goals for 2026! Sam and Pete unpack their personal goals for the year ahead, including a few ambitious ones that have rolled over from 2025. There’s reflection, there’s optimism, and yes, there’s another Pete hair transformation on the cards, but not in the way you might be expecting this time…The boys also set some predictions for each other for the year. Some are funny and some are surprisingly serious…what are your predictions for which ones get ticked off and which ones definitely don’t?! —📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook—🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎉 HAPPY NEW YEAR, RELEVANTERS! 🎉On this New Year’s Day bonus episode, the boys delve into their Spotify Wrapped and let’s just say… Sam’s top songs are NOT what you’re expecting (and they’re hilarious).Plus, Sam reveals his new life calling - and it involves sex education (yes, really).Sam and Pete also look back on their favourite guests of 2025, what they’re most proud of in each other, what the team has taught them this year…and somehow no one has quit....Yet.—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook—🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s our final episode of 2025 🎉The boys sit down to reflect on the year and honestly… what a year it’s been. We revisit the resolutions set at the start of 2025 and see who actually followed through. From Pete’s much discussed hair transformation to Sam’s rollercoaster of a year, including his attempt at becoming a Twitch streamer, we find out how many boxes were really ticked off along the way.We also look back at the year of the podcast itself. From merch to the book launch, hitting 100k subscribers on YouTube and of course the O2, Staying Relevant has had an incredible year! To finish things off, Pete is put to the ultimate relevance test as we run through some of the biggest trends of 2025 to see just how relevant he really stayed. And we wrap it all up with a heartfelt speech from Sam to send us into 2026.Thank you Relevanters for an amazing 2025 and we’ll see you in 2026 ❤️—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Christmas Day, and the boys are feeling festive… ish. 🎄We chat about when it’s acceptable to bring a new partner home for the holidays, while Sam teases his mysterious festive plans involving a certain Peep… 👀The boys pick presents for their imaginary daughters, Olive and Rose, and Pete delivers another classic Christmas rant.Plus, Pete spills the tea on crashing Pippa’s anniversary dinner, announces a compulsory “Pete Day” for 2026, and finally answers the most-asked question of all… what does he actually eat on Christmas Day?!Oh, and Staying Relevant merch is now available all year round. You’re welcome.Merry Christmas, Relevanters! From everyone at SR Productions 🎅✨—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook—🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Christmassss! It’s our annual Staying Relevant Christmas episode and this year we’ve swapped Santa and Rudolph costumes for something far more sophisticated. Matching pyjamassss. A choice Pete was NOT thrilled about, mainly because he doesn’t even own pyjamas.We’re spreading festive cheer as the boys compare their wildly different Christmases, quickly sparking a classic Pete rant on why he hates Christmas, why no one actually enjoys it, and why everyone suddenly pretends cheese only exists in December.To lighten the mood, we also take on Secret Santa, with a special extra present in store for Sam. 🎁Merry Christmas Relevanters, From everyone at SR Productions🎄✨—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook—And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.