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Join Sam Thompson & Pete Wicks on their weekly quest for fame. Whether that's the public appearances gone wrong, the brand campaigns we'd rather forget, or the reality TV that still haunts us - nothing is off the cards. With the occasional special guest, join the pair as they discover what it really takes to stay relevant in the public eye today.


Please note this series contains explicit language, adult themes and the consumption of alcohol.


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On this week’s bonus episode, Parking Wars make a dramatic return - tensions are high, but not as high as Sam’s heart rate after Sam reads his own fan fiction novel from listener Lila… let’s just say, it’s seriously spicy. The boys also dive into the Kim K bush revival, debate if people would actually buy a Pete Wicks beard wig, and they discuss the question that is on everyones mind... Is Pete entering the I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here jungle?Plus, Question Time returns with a forfeit for Sam and a groundbreaking dilemma: would you rather sneeze confetti or burp glitter?—📩📮 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.
Las Vegas was on the horizon when we recorded this episode so the boys chat all Vegas planning with casinos, cowboys, pool parties and Sam annoying Pete on the plane.The boys get a bit reflective too, sharing the advice they’d give their 25-year-old selves. It got way deeper than expected.Then it’s dating talk. When do you actually delete the apps in a relationship? Plus, it’s officially cuffing season! As we get into the winter months we want to hear YOUR cuffing stories…whether you’re single and ready to cuff, already coupled up, or taking someone special to Winter Wonderland. Pete and Sam are here to dish out some cuffing advice.Oh, and Producer Pippa and Digital Josh make their first podcast appearance. The boys aren’t happy about it.—📩📮 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.
In this bonus episode, Sam & Pete appear on a brand new podcast, ‘And The Award Goes To….’. It’s the awards show that’s also a podcast, where guests dish out five awards across five categories created especially for herSo join the boys as they hand out a whole host of awards, including the GOAT haircut, the WORST airplane etiquette, and the best way to start a Saturday morning!00:00 Intro3:18 Awards Talk5:15 Worst Aeroplane Etiquette14:43 The G.O.A.T Haircut24:21 The Ultimate Essential for an All-Night Gaming Marathon31:32 - The Best Way to Start a Saturday Morning40:45 - The Absolute Best Feeling in the WorldOn Spotify: link https://tinyurl.com/spotify-and-the-award-goes-to On Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/and-the-award-goes-to On Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/amazon-and-the-award-goes-to On TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/tiktok-and-the-award-goes-to On Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/Insta-And-The-Award-Goes-To On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTube-And-The-Award-Goes-To Brand new episodes of ‘And The Award Goes To’ drop every Friday. Subscribe to ‘And The Award Goes To…’ here: https://tinyurl.com/and-the-award-goes-to Brought to you by Argos and Acast Creative. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view or position of Argos or any of its group companies. Descriptions of the products mentioned in this podcast are accurate as at the time of recording. Check your local store or argos.co.uk for product availability, which may vary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The wait is officially over because it’s release day! The Staying Relevant book is officially out!!!AND we’re back on tour again... some places Sam can’t remember, but grab your tickets and come see us (Liverpool and Birmingham btw). We’re also asking the BIG question: can we be a Sunday Times Bestseller?!Plus we chat fainters and squirters (no context needed), our take on Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter, and how Pete somehow got into a fight this week…Oh, and what do a Mary, a flower, and Captain Winkie all have in common? One of our listeners has the answer. And in light of the Louvre scandal, Sam and Pete plan the perfect heist.—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 PRE-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.
This week, Sam missed the Monday meeting… again. Which led to a full team vote on who we’d rather trust with the company: Pete or Sam.With Tess and Claudia leaving Strictly, the boys’ names have somehow been thrown into the mix, so Sam gets his very own glitterball audition. Also Christmas chat is creeping in too and Pete’s already annoyed, but we rope him into reviewing meal deals with a bit of Mariah Carey singing thrown in. Plus, Sam’s been pumpkin picking with the family and Peep, who’s just been hard-launched by his sister on Instagram. We get his thoughts on that one.And finally… Group 7. Pete just didn’t get it. Didn’t want to get it. Still doesn’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—📚 PRE-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.
On this week's spoooooky Halloween bonus episode we discover the boys are off to Vegas! What are they up to? No one knows - but expect pure CHAOS. The team finally headed off to Harry Potter for Sam's belated birthday celebrations and Pete was way too excited to wave his wand around.PLUS... there's a quick GBU update (spoiler: they lost… again) and sponsor Pete is not a happy man. And... listener Jessica emails in and asks Sam and Pete to reveal their baby's gender which sparks some questionable baby names... You'll have to listen to find out.—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 PRE-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.
This week’s episode was recorded the morning after our book launch event, the one that Sam supposedly organised! Pete ended up having a much better time than expected, and the boys chat all about what it was like hosting a room full of influencers. How did their speeches go? Any memorable conversations to report?They also relive the Pride of Britain Awards, where the boys made quite the entrance on a tandem bike. Sam even made headlines with one of his interviews and got a little embarrassed by Anne Marie on stage! We also get an update on Peep too... has Sam finally introduced her to Pete? And has the girlfriend question been popped yet?Plus, Pete Wicks Icks are back, featuring his latest obsession: a pistachio iced latte. And there’s a little prank on Pete as we get him to rate red flags… that are actually all about him. Let’s see if he realises he might just be a walking red flag himself.—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 PRE-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.
Our trip to Harry Potter Studios has finally arrived, and Pete couldn’t be more thrilled to wave his wand around. Meanwhile, something else he might be even more excited for… Jellycat Airlines has officially taken off!The boys also debate what roles they’d take on if they ever lived together, and reminisce about their old pet names from Fox to Treacle Tart.Plus, King Kylie is back and inspiring some… let’s say questionable song recreations, and the early Christmas party planning has begun (Winter Wonderland, anyone?).—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 PRE-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.
150: Sam's HARD Launch...

150: Sam's HARD Launch...

2025-10-1901:01:38

This week, For Dogs’ Sake Season 2 is officially back, and Pete’s back on our screens too. But that’s not the only show he’s appearing on. He’s also been on TV with his mum, showing off some surprisingly spicy celeb ex knowledge. So, does Pete secretly love a bit of gossip?Meanwhile, Sam went viral, but not for the reason he’d hoped. Let’s just say the wrong NFL shirt caused a stir, and he was not impressed. And that wasn’t even his only viral moment this week, as Sam was spotted out with Peep, and the hard launch finally hit Instagram (even if he disagrees). Naturally, we got Pete to put him in the hot seat for all the details...We also chat about Molly-Mae’s new series and get Pete’s very unbothered reaction, especially when it comes to the whole nanny controversy.Plus, tickets for our upcoming book shows are live! If you fancy hanging out with us in real life, grab your tickets now before they’re gone.—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 PRE-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.
Pete FAILED a test??

Pete FAILED a test??

2025-10-1548:24

On this week’s bonus episode, we find out if Sam has finally made it to the Monday meeting - only a year into running the business! Plus, we’ve got some big news… there’s now an official fan podcast! So, are we actually relevant now?Pete’s brand new show For Dog’s Sake has finally aired - and it might just be some of his best work yet. Meanwhile, Sam gives us a surprising biology lesson after discovering that the brain controls the body.And with Halloween creeping closer, Sam’s in for a fright of his own when he finds out Maya Jama’s famous Halloween party isn’t happening this year… PLUS q.q.q.q.question time is back and we discover Sam and Pete's driving test FAILS and imagine which actors would play the Staying Relevant team in the a Staying Relevant movie.—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 PRE-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.
This week, the boys are joined by returning guest, the hilarious and brilliantly talented Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland!A year on from his glitterball glory, Chris is back to chat all things Strictly. From his early hesitations and training mishaps to his unexpected bromance with Pete, he spills all. He also opens up about life after the show, his partnership with Dianne, and who he’s backing to win this year.Chris also shares insight into his brand-new book 'Keep Laughing' and his powerful journey of gradually losing his eyesight over 25 years.And of course we couldn't not revisit the infamous AI app to see how much Pete’s “aged” (or possibly de-aged?) since last year, and yes, Sam gets his AI age revealed too. Plus, there’s a live prank call inspired by Chris’s past… and let’s just say, it does not go as planned.—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—📚 PRE-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.
This week, Sam and Pete check in on GBU’s wobbly performance: from losses to one draw, have they taken their eye off the ball??Meanwhile, Sam’s picked up a rather questionable new hobby - sending piles of poo to people... and Pete’s just received a special delivery in the post. Coincidence? We think not.There’s office parking drama, strongly worded reviews, and Sam’s big leap into the literary world with his audiobook debut (Sunday Times Best Seller incoming?). Plus, Q.Q.Q.Question Time returns and we dive deep into Sam’s unhealthy HP sauce obsession, Pete’s secret love for Disney, and the shocking revelation that Sam might actually be able to pull.And in the biggest cliffhanger of all - will Sam actually run a Monday meeting?—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—🎟️ Missed the O2?! Catch it on demand HERE—📚 PRE-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.
148: Sam gets PIED!

148: Sam gets PIED!

2025-10-0558:541

This week Sam has clearly had a meeting with a spray tan as he is looking suspiciously orange. Pete isn’t letting it slide…it’s giving Oompa Loompa. Meanwhile poor Pete is ill, but still soldiers on we pit Pete and Sam against each other as traitor versus faithful. The boys also question if they would survive Race Across the World, and Pete’s 66 to 1 odds of becoming the next James Bond spark a debate full of dodgy accents, dreams and unlikely 007s. Elsewhere Pete’s series ‘For Dog’s Sake’ is about to drop with another award nomination in the bag. Sam shares his Halloween plans, relives the moment he got pied off by a Gallagher brother, and admits Louise heard a little too much of his bathroom soundtrack.—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—🎟️ Missed the O2?! Catch it on demand HERE—📚 PRE-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.
Sam tries S*xting...

Sam tries S*xting...

2025-10-0141:47

This week the boys tackle how old is too old when it comes to dating? And could Pete and Sam really land themselves sugar mummies… or would it all come down to how much someone would pay to get with Sam?Sam also has a go at sexting, which goes about as well as you’d expect. We also get sent, in Pete’s own words, “his favourite email so far,” which, surprisingly, is Great Barr United themed. Plus, the boys plot how they’d fake their own deaths if it ever came to it and what would Sam actually do if Pete went missing? Oh, and when are we finally getting some Staying Relevant merch?—📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—🎟️ Missed the O2?! Catch it on demand HERE—📚 PRE-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.
147: The O2 Show Debrief!

147: The O2 Show Debrief!

2025-09-2801:01:29

Fresh off the back of the O2 (and yes, we actually pulled it off), we’re debriefing all the highs and lows. From Sam hiding in fear to screens breaking and zero run-throughs, it was pure chaos… but somehow we smashed it and even picked up a seventh world record along the way. We also can’t not talk about Pete and Jowita’s big dance ending. A massive thank you to everyone who came, supported, and to all our brilliant guests for making it such a night to remember.And moving on from the O2, it’s straight into the Staying Relevant book. Pete reveals some exciting potential plans, and there may even be a chance to meet us in real life soon, so keep your eyes peeled.MAFS UK is back, which sparks the question of what Pete and Sam would actually want in a future wife. And after Molly-Mae revealed that baby Bambi has started saying she wants to bite people, we put our own parenting skills to the test by imagining how we’d handle Olive and Rose if they suddenly wanted to bite other kids.📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—🎟️ Missed the O2?! Catch it on demand HERE—📚 PRE-ORDER the Staying Relevant Book HERE—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 receive an unexpected delivery… a box of sex toys. But the real question is: will Pete actually dare to test out a sex swing?From there, the conversation spirals into a big debate: If Staying Relevant wasn’t the name, what would it be? In the process, we uncover Sam and Pete’s “hear me outs,” and yes, Mary Berry maybe is Pete's secret crush. And of course, Strictly fever is in full swing. Who’s going to take the crown this year? The boys share their predictions and throw their support behind Vicky Pattison and Jowita.📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—🎟️ Missed the O2?! Catch it on demand HERE—📚 PRE-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.
We’d just come off the back of the O2 (well… technically, we recorded this before it happened), so by the time you’re listening it either went down as the best night ever or completely t*ts up.Sam’s mullet is the talk of the town, but the big question is whether he’s finally ready to say goodbye to it. Meanwhile, Pete admits he once rocked a full-on skinhead. With autumn rolling in, we’re chatting UGGs, pumpkin spice lattes and Sam’s highly questionable Halloween outfit.Since it’s the start of uni season, we imagine what kind of students we’d have been if we’d actually gone and whether we’d have even been friends. To top it off, Pete roleplays meeting a uni girlfriend’s parents, which leads to a few stories from past encounters with girlfriends’ families.📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—🎟️ Missed the O2?! Catch it on demand HERE—📚 PRE-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.
We kick start this week’s episode with a curveball for Sam as one of his so-called enemies dials in live on the pod. Sean from Hinge, the guy who once listed Sam as his irrational fear on his profile, joins us to confront him head-on! From there, things take another turn with a big question: what actually makes a MILF? That innocent query quickly spirals into some eye-opening revelations from Pete, who casually admits he’s dated not one but two MILFs. We’ve also got a fresh Great Barr United update as the long-awaited shirts finally arrive, though Sam’s comes with a surprise of its own. And to wrap things up, Question Time sparks a fiery debate that splits the room: would you rather never kiss again, or never have sex again?📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—🎟️ Experience the O2 Show live from your screen! Secure your stream HERE—📚 PRE-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.
The boys hosted the NTAs red carpet this week - but Sam wasn't twinning with Pete as planned?! Daytime TV Sam also made his return and Pete had some strong opinions about that beaded necklace.Next up was Pete’s favourite segment: The Summer I Turned Pretty UPDATE! But we turn the tables and ask if Pete and Sam were in their own Conrad vs. Jeremiah love triangle, who do they think Belly would actually pick?!Sam also admitted he’s feeling the pressure ahead of his Lily James interview. She’s famously not a fan of Hinge voice notes, and with Sam having a not-so-secret crush, the boys ran some role-play practice to help his nerves. And then there was Pete’s take on Zoë Kravitz... very much his type, but possibly out of reach if the Harry Styles rumours are true.And to round things off, the boys revealed their best attempt at “nonchalant” animal impressions.📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—🎟️ Experience the O2 Show live from your screen! Secure your stream HERE—📚 PRE-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.
This week, Pete’s making bold predictions on the GBU scorecard given their upcoming first game of the season, Sam’s in bits after the Back to Hogwarts event at King’s Cross Station gets cancelled for the first time ever, and somehow… Sam & Pete are now officially on birthday cards.This episode has screams, a brutally honest check-in on how Sam and Pete feel towards their One Night Only at the O2 AND a desert island survival challenge that nearly tore the team apart.📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)—🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast—🎟️ Experience the O2 Show live from your screen! Secure your stream HERE—📚 PRE-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.
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