Staying Relevant

With Pete away, Producer Pippa has finally been promoted from the producer seat to the big chair as she joins Sam for this week’s episode. And with no Pete around to keep us in check, there’s quite a lot to catch up on.

We have a big debrief on Bongo’s Bingo and just how much Pete enjoyed himself…turns out, he loved it so much he even got his top off.

While Pete’s been away, Sam’s been loving the girly chat in the office, so naturally we get onto dating...

With Pete away, Sam is joined by Iain Stirling! We hear about his unlikely journey from studying law to becoming one of the biggest voices in British TV.

Sam also begins fanboying (shock) when Iain tells us about his twitch channel. Of course Sam has now asked (forced) Iain to game with him.

The conversation then turns to all things Love Island, with Iain revealing what it’s really been like taking the show to the US and sharing some of his favourite contestants from across the years.

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After taste-testing their fair share of viral M&S products, Sam and Pete reveal what product they would develop uf they worked there.Pete’s creation is predictably sweet, while Sam has taken things in a slightly more rogue direction. And the food chat doesn’t stop there, as the boys discuss the possibility of a Staying Relevant Come Dine With Me….

Elsewhere, Pete gives us a glimpse inside his flat, including the all-important question of what’s actually in his bedroom.

Plus, if Sam and Pete could invent their own countries, what would th...

Paul Sinha, best known as one of the Chasers on The Chase, joins Sam and Pete this week!

The boys chat to Paul about his varied career, from starting out as a GP before realising he much preferred the idea of being a stand-up comedian, to becoming one of the country’s best-known quizzers and, of course, a Chaser.

With Paul as our resident quizmaster, we had to put Sam and Pete’s general knowledge to the test as they go head-to-head to find out who really knows more. 

Plus, there...

It’s a very special guest on Staying Relevant this week whilst Pete is away… Tally is here!

Tally reveals what Sam is ACTUALLY like behind closed doors, away from the podcast and all the chaos of Staying Relevant. They chat about how they first met, their early dating days and the story of their first kiss, which took a lot longer than expected...

They also tackle some classic dating dilemmas such as whether partners should have each other on Find My Friends on each other’s phones and how long is too long t...

This week, Pete discusses why he's leaving us... Before he heads off, the boys tackle one of life's biggest debates: should Christmas decorations ever go up in July? And, are flip flops acceptable in the city, or should they stay at the beach?

Sam also shares some exciting news as he lands a brand new presenting job, which means a whole new fresh style!!

PLUS, Pete and Sam take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about all the firsts that shaped their friendship... which Sam has no recollection of...

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Pete’s nicknames for Liv lead to a realisation that Sam might be seriously lacking in the pet-name department with Tally. So Pete puts him to the test with a little role play to see whether Sam can naturally pull off a few new pet names…

Sam and Pete are getting nostalgic this week as they debate which iconic fashion trends they’d bring back, from skinny jeans and flat caps to Pete’s infamous fedora era and Sam’s questionable surfer-dude phase.

Sam also puts his memory to the test as a listener a...

It's Sam's birthday, and he's revealing some unexpected plans involving a special girls' day out, taking up gymnastics, and reacting to a birthday message from his gaming mates that didn't quite go to plan. Plus, a very special surprise guest joins him as co host!!!

Pete shares the story of the moment he was attacked, why he embarrassingly still had to make it to a photoshoot afterwards...

Also, old school pigs and cows are back, and the boys are getting ready for Bongo's Bingo, where things are guaranteed to get messy.

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Pete and Sam dive into love languages this week to find out whether they're more alike than they thought or complete opposites. Plus from their penalty shoot-out last week, the boys also debate whether either of them could genuinely compete at a national level in a sport, with Sam's chosen event raising more than a few eyebrows.

Elsewhere, Sam and Pete put each other to the test with a round of animal-themed this or that and reveal the last thing they typed into their phone calculators. Then the biggest challenge until last... seeing who can hold...

This week, Pete explains the social media hard launch everyone's been talking about... before casually revealing he can backflip?

Sam makes a public plea to a very special guest to finally come on the podcast, opens up about his surprising new dream job, and reveals the birthday plans he's determined to make happen.

Sam and Pete hold nothing back as they reveal what they really thought during England's crushing defeat, and give their honest take on the half time show.

Plus, the boys take on the latest trend by revealing the...

Queue jumpers, consider yourselves warned... Pete's on yet another rant about people who push in, before completely losing it over Sam queuing for the cinema.

Elsewhere, the boys reveal which kitchen appliance they'd be and which day of the week sums them up best, with in depth reasonings

Plus, a listener tells Sam it's finally time to embrace the bald patch, the boys take an unexpected direction when discussing dinosaur noises, and the pair discover what type of "-aholic" they really are... with Pete's answer perhaps being a little too literal.

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Guys... it's finally happened. Pete breaks his silence on THAT Ibiza video. And we even get a few name drops. Our time has come.

Plus, the boys relive the team prank that went spectacularly wrong, the disastrous game of bums nobody wants to remember, and celebrate England's World Cup win... that never actually happened.

And as Sam's big birthday approaches, the boys discuss some big birthday plans.. but what does that entail...?

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The Thomas brothers stick around with Sam for the bonus, where they chat about their arguments, who’s the most stubborn when it comes to breaking the silence, and how long they can actually go without speaking to each other.

They also put their Gen Z knowledge to the test, finding out who’s the most out of touch, before getting into dating and the realities of being a dad. With Ryan and Adam as parents, and Sam as a hypothetical one, they discuss how they’d handle the day their daughters start dating. From boys coming...

This week, Sam is joined by the Thomas brothers where Scott opens up about his time on Love Island, the boys look back at life before fame and share the hilarious moments they realised they were all officially famous.

PLUS, Adam reflects on his iconic I’m a Celebrity live TV moment, and Ryan shares a jaw dropping revelation about Pete from a very special someone.

Ryan also opens up about fatherhood and the challenges that come with the next chapter of family life... and the Thomas brothers also discuss their shared experiences with...

How many children would it actually take to bring Pete down in a fight? It's the important question that's dividing the boys this week, alongside another heated debate over whether eggs belong in the fridge.

Elsewhere, Sam puts Pete's knowledge of Gen Z dating to the test, from breadcrumbing to zombie-ing, before throwing out a question of his own: does anyone genuinely want to spend time with their partner's family?

Plus, Pete calls Sam out over a few little white lies he's been caught telling, leaving Sam with plenty of explaining to do...<...

This week, the boys deep dive into all things football, from Pete's "football hooligan" reputation and favourite England players to some questionable school football memories.

Sam reveals the truth about meeting certain A listers, shared what really happens when interviewing at Staying Relevant Productions, and opens up about home life now that a certain someone has moved in...

Plus, Pete takes on a surprise M&S pistachio taste test, Sam gives his verdict on the huge GTA 6 launch, and they finish with one of their most chaotic games yet... featuring pigeons, football chants...

Sam is still feeling a bit worse for wear from the TRICs on this bonus episode, which might explain some of the more baffling answers he gives to your questions. From the stat he’d most like floating above everyone’s head to whether he’d make a decent Prime Minister, Pete is left questioning whether he’s actually alright.

The boys also compare screen time, with Pete shocked by his usage and attempting to justify it. This naturally leads into a chat about the 10 minutes of their lives they’d relive if they could. Sam’s answer som...

You are now listening to a TWO-TIME TRIC Award winning podcast! Oh yeah!

From arriving at the ceremony on a pedibus (with BuzzBalls, Sam on the AUX and an unexpected fish and chips stop) to Sam's QUESTIONABLE victory speech and a slightly chaotic drive home... we relive every moment of an unforgettable night.

Pete even got to hang out with the Made In Chelsea cast!

It also turns out he can see the future as he made a terrifyingly accurate prediction about Molly Mae's baby name. Yes we are turning...

The Staying Relevant x Bongos Bingo summer party is officially happening, and there’s also some brand-new merch on the way to make sure the Relevanter family is fully kitted out for summer.

The boys explain why they’d be absolutely terrible Love Islanders, from surviving villa life without alcohol to Sam's big toenails - oh and his questionable posture.

Plus, Nicole spots a suspicious grey hair on Pete and asks the all-important question: what’s the last photo on their camera rolls, and is it safe enough to share with the world?

This week, the boys reveal their most questionable holiday habits, settle the ultimate sunbed wars debate, and discuss whether a holiday romance is ever on the cards. Pete shares stories from his recent trip and explains exactly how he likes to unwind, while Sam's latest obsession with barbecues takes a bizarre turn involving candy.

The boys also discuss the new social media ban for under 16s, Pete gives his unfiltered take on Molly Mae's baby name, and Sam drops a big announcement. PLUS, Sam's forfeit goes horribly wrong....you won't want to miss.

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Pete and Sam compare their driving skills and reveal whether they passed their tests first time, before moving on to Molly-Mae's baby name reveal. The boys debate whether they'd ever change their own children's names if other people didn't like them, but the conversation takes an unexpected turn when Sam drops an announcement that leaves everyone stunned, including Pete. Could he finally be turning into Pete?!

And of course, it's time for some classic Question Time. Would the boys rather have a nose that keeps growing or ears that never stop getting bigger? And have they...

This week, Sam’s long-awaited Soccer Aid punishment is finally revealed - and it involves one of the most disgusting foods on the planet. Pete gives us his honest review of Sam’s lavish new Mediterranean inspired garden and Sam spills all on the teams' beer fuelled journey to the TRIC Awards.

PLUS, Pete drops some surprising stories from his pre-fame jobs, Sam unveils his outrageous plan to become a Sir, and after a viral Bob Mortimer prediction took over the internet, the boys attempt to predict the next big thing...

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With the World Cup fast approaching, the boys discuss whether they’re getting excited for staying up and watching the matches... and more importantly, whether Pete would give the team a day off if England went all the way and won it?!

We also dish out some festival outfit advice, which spirals into a conversation about stag dos. What would Sam do if he was put in charge of planning Pete’s perfect stag, and would Pete actually trust him with the responsibility?

Plus, the boys tackle some hypotheticals, including what object they’d be a...

This week, Sam is fresh from Soccer Aid, so we unpack his performance albeit short but sweet! But more importantly, after confidently guaranteeing he’d score, we get into exactly why that didn’t happen and what forfeit he’ll now have to face 👀

Meanwhile, Pete unpacks his turn at a to the Palace as well as returning to Gogglebox with Vicky Pattison. While he’s thrilled to be back on our screens, he’s less enthusiastic about some of the TV he’s watched, particularly Britain’s Got Talent. The conversation takes an unexpected turn when Pete reveals...

This week’s bonus episode sees Pete needing to explain himself after the team have caught him liking a very unexpected Instagram post…

We also get into past lives, debating which alternate life they’d most want to experience, from surviving American high school to a fashion student in Paris.

Plus, the boys discover they couldn’t be further apart on their dream stag dos, before diving into a listener dilemma, including one very important question: does liking an Instagram Story actually mean a boy is in love with you? The team have some rea...

This week, Pete’s favourite season is officially back... Love Island season. With the new line-up revealed, the boys waste no time picking the islanders they’ll be backing, with absolutely no knowledge at all on any of them.

The heatwave also sparks a very important debate: if temperatures hit a certain level, should the team be allowed to refuse to come into work? Pete and Sam reveal exactly what kind of bosses they’d be when if faced with a workplace rebellion. Plus, with Sam rubbing shoulders with some famous faces at Soccer Aid, Danny Dyer's...

This week’s bonus episode sees the boys testing out a viral trend where they have to say the same phrase in their happy, nervous and flirty voices… with some far more convincing than others.

We also get into one of the most ridiculous dilemmas yet, debate how they’d haunt each other if they came back as ghosts, and compare intrusive thoughts… with nobody being surprised by how differently Sam and Pete’s brains work.

And finally, one listener asks how to win back a girl after seriously annoying her, which leads to Pete in...

This week, Sam’s been spotted at the Palace THREE times in one week… has he moved in or just stalking at this point?

PLUS, Sam admits he’s secretly jealous of Pete and Grime Gran’s relationship, relives the moment he nearly poo’d himself during the Hackney Half, and celebrates becoming a Sunday Times Best Seller!!!!

AND the boys give their real take on the new Strictly Come Dancing presenters, Sam discusses his awkward blunder live on Lorraine, and the boys give their chaotic predictions for Molly-Mae’s baby gender and baby names...

This week’s bonus episode kicks off with some unexpected ASMR from Pete featuring chocolate limes…

Then, with the new Spotify update, we ask the boys what their most played song ever is, and Sam’s answer genuinely surprises us,with no one expecting that to be his top track. The team also teach Pete some Gen Z slang, breaking down everything from “peng” to “butters” 

Plus, we cover innies vs outies, the perfect number of pints before things start to go downhill, and whether you would rather date someone unattractive or someone who is just rea...

This week, Pete reveals the bizarre reason he ended up at the airport👀 Plus, Sam and Pete give the inside scoop on the brand new Strictly host and who they REALLY think is next in line… and is Sam’s secretly eyeing up a spot on the dancefloor himself?? 🕺

Sam also opens up about his painfully awkward encounter with The Queen - and trust us, it’s every bit as uncomfortable as you’d imagine.

AND things take a dark turn when the boys debate the ultimate relationship test: what would they actually do if their pa...

This week’s bonus episode we ask the boys what’s the biggest thing they have learnt about themselves? Pete reckons he’s become way more patient, while Sam’s biggest lesson is simple: trust your gut. 

Then we go onto the BIG questions…what kind of dessert they would be and also what kind of egg? Pete was potentially slightly offended at Producer Pippa’s choice for him.. 

We also get into the ultimate hacks for escaping a hangover, plus the best advice for genuinely not giving a f*ck what people think. 

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This week, the boys headed to a party where Sam made it his personal mission to embarrass Pete at every possible opportunity… and somehow, Pete once again ended the night covered in sick. Some things never change...

Plus, Sam and Pete’s hypothetical daughters, Olive & Rose, are a big talking point as the girls take on their GCSEs… but the real question is whether Pete and Sam could actually pass an exam themselves?

Sam’s “Mediterranean paradise” garden makeover is already ruffling his neighbour's feathers, while the boys relive the chaos of the FIRST EVER S...

This week we had to get into the I’m a Celeb reunion… Sam’s first ever live TV appearance and straight in at the deep end as the drama kicked off. What was it actually like being there in person? And we get both Sam and Pete’s take on the Adam vs Jimmy situation… 

In other news, Hailey Bieber reposted Sam’s post… so, collab pending? Next pod guest?

Also, we ask the boys if they were a woman for a day, what would be their fashion vibe? This then leads to Producer Pip...

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Myles Smith… and things get awkward when we expose the fact that Sam has been fully GHOSTING him 👀

Sam attempts to showcase his “singing career” (brace yourselves) whilst Pete and Myles bond over their jobs prior to fame... Myles takes us through his insane rise in music and reveals Ed Sheeran's secret to success...

PLUS, Myles spills ALL on his encounters with Snoop Dogg and Eminem, and reveals his dream collab… but the real question is - is Sam finally getting that call up?

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This week we unpack a recent style choice made by Sam and are left with many questions - is he trying something new, is it a cry for help, or has he simply found his colour?

Then things get properly existential. If Sam and Pete were locked in a room with 999 strangers, what’s the one thing they’d back themselves to be the absolute best at? Unfortunately for Sam... this leads to some information that was probably best kept private.

And of course the chaos continues as Question Time pits the boys again...

Sam went viral after a listener call live on radio left him completely speechless… and it might have had something to do with a certain boy band member...

Meanwhile, Justin Bieber’s pink hoodies are causing another viral moment… but Pete doesn’t quite share the internet’s enthusiasm, as you can imagine. We also test him on the ‘hallelujah’ trend, which leaves him very VERY confused but the team is in stitches from his confusion.

And we reveal a bit of a surprise as the podcast has had a glow up… what do you think of...

Louise is back for the bonus episode and we’re diving into your questions. We talk about whether they’ve always been close, how much of that goes back to their Made in Chelsea days, and who was actually in the cool group back then. 

Sam’s Botox era gets a full review too, from glow up to glow down, plus they reveal what actually annoys them most about each other… and let’s just say, Sam gets a few home truths he wasn’t quite ready for.

Then advice for Sam as a potential f...

With Pete away this week, Sam is joined by his sister, Louise Thompson - and she does not go easy on him.

Louise dives straight in, letting us all in on Sam’s past dating life and reminding everyone exactly what he was like before he met Peep.

They also chat about Sam’s relationship with Tally, including their recent family trip and how she’s been fitting into the chaos of the Thompson family. We also hear a few revelations from Sam - big news!

Louise also reflects difficult fertilit...

Sam is fully in his cooking era and so Pete gives his verdict on Sam’s fridge stocking, and let’s just say… opinions are strong.

Also the boys also reveal what their perfect self-care day really looks like, which leads into wellness chat, from lymphatic drainage to colonics… and whether Pete would ever actually go there.

The boys also rate their current selves vs their 18-year-old selves, and then they answer the all-important question… if they were girls, what would their names be?

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We have some news....we’re launching the SR Run Club!! You come join us on the 1st May where you can see for yourself how Pippa and Sam’s training has been going.

There’s also a full Love Island debrief as the cracks start to show and couples begin uncoupling… Pete is fully hooked and shares his thoughts. Sam also talks through his bank holiday, from date nights (including one that involved gaming) to what it was actually like meeting the in-laws for the first time.

And finally, a big announcement, Sam is off...