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Mates Rates

Lifelong best mates Sammy, Kristo & Tom sit down each week to get serious. Seriously goofy (haha just a joke [there will be more of those]). Joined by their horn honking listeners, they’re ready to receive your correspondence and have some regulation ‘fun’. Have a great time guys. The end.

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40:36

Zambrero vs Guzman vs Mad Mex & Mark Bronson returns

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2025/11/19

We compared the burritos from Guzman Gomez, Mad Max and Zambrero to find out which is the ultimate Australian fast food Mexican. also Mark Bronson the famous interviewer makes his comeback with another searing interview of Robert Stellenbosch and Lachie Mann from blokesHurst College. Have a Great Time Guys! Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au Follow the pod on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok Follow us on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener

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23:56

'The World According To Me' With Mark Bronson

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2025/11/12

This week, we've been very busy making funny videos and had almost no time to plan the podcast, so we've had to licence an interview from another show, the classic 'The World According To Me With Mark Bronson'. In this episode he speaks to Britpop legends Smudge about rock'n'roll, their many controversies, and their coreys. Plus, we play another round of the Three Word Game, and discuss Canberra's very many special features. Don't forget to enter our nextOne Word Weirdcompetition for your chance to

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36:32

Tom's Nefarious New York Trip Revealed

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2025/11/05

So Tom decided to come back to Australia and rejoin his friends, but not without a big, throbbing package for us. Plus, Kristo turns 26 and gets some heartfelt girts, and we play a round of 'Chit Chat Champions' ...sorry we mean 'People Who Are Very Good At Talking'. Don't forget to enter our nextOne Word Weirdcompetition for your chance to win a case of Brookvale Union RTD's. Head to memo.fm/matesrates or dm us a voice note and tell us the weirdest birthday you've ever had. Have a Great Time Guys

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42:03

While Tom's Away, The Cats Will Play

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2025/10/29

Tom is in The Big Apple, and Sammy and Kristo have taken over the studio to enjoy a Tom-free episode, including a game full to the brim of topics he would absolutely hate. They also discuss a weird encounter at an event they recently went to, and listen to some entries to our latest Brookvale Union One Word Weird competition and they are wild. Don't forget to enter our next One Word Weirdcompetition for your chance to win a case of Brookvale Union RTD's. Head to memo.fm/matesrates or dm us a voice

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38:39

Tom’s Leaving (!!), Small Town News and Our Crystal...

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2025/10/22

Today on the podcast, the fella's are saying goodbye to their old pal Tom who is heading to New York. Will he be back? Only time will tell. Plus, we play a round of 'Guess Where This News Headline Is From' (working title) and stare into each other's crystal ballsacks to predict what is going to be hot this summer. Have a Great Time Guys! Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au Follow the pod on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok Follow us on

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33:59

The Victorious Theme Song, Our Successful Stake-Out...

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2025/10/15

The Mates Rates Podcast has finally levelled up and has a theme song, thanks to you, our listeners! Tune in to see who was victorious. Plus, Sammy, Tom and Kristo test local businesses discount policies with a stake-out, and test their own very, very niche knowledge with a quiz. Don't forget to enter our next One Word Weirdcompetition for your chance to win a case of Brookvale Union RTD's. Head to memo.fm/matesrates and tell us your weirdest story that happened on a plane. Have a Great Time Guys

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33:04

Sammy's Injury, Our New Theme Song and An Evening Of...

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2025/10/08

In this jam packed episode, Dave gets 'taken care of', Sammy breaks something very important, and we reflect on an evening of magic. There's packages of all shapes and sizes. Plus, we play our three theme song demos and need YOU to vote on which one you like, so head to our instagram now! Have a Great Time Guys! Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au Follow the pod on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok Follow us on InstagramSee

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43:23

Australia Vs New Zealand with Kind Of A Big Deal

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2025/10/01

This week we cram 5 people into the studio and welcome Ryan and Bryn aka Kind Of A Big Deal to the podcast. They read us a formal statement on how they met, play a rogue game of Good New Zealander/Shit Kiwi and design their perfect Aussie pub. Have a Great Time Guys! Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au Follow the pod on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok Follow us on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:59

Can Kristo Pass As An Old Man?

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2025/09/24

It's Mates Rates 2.0, and the podcast coach has advised the boys that they need a theme song (stay tuned for that). Plus, they play a round of the Three Word Game, get excited about An Evening Of Magic, get less excited about Kristo's potential handstand, and Sammy needs help solving his own personal financial crisis. Have a Great Time Guys! Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au Follow the pod on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok Follow us on

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20:57

We Hired A Podcast Coach And You Won't Believe How...

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2025/09/17

It's a new era for the Mates Rates podcast; we're being coached by a professional to make sure this podcast is the best on the market. However, like all good things, it may take a few episodes to really see the full effects of our investment. Also, we write an open letter to Europe despite potentially not knowing what an open letter entails, and hear an explicit message from our latest One Word Weird winner. Don't forget to enter our next One Word Weirdcompetition for your chance to win a case of

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35:12

We Stick Our Fingers In Tom's Birthday Present

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2025/09/10

The boys are back from Edinburgh and get straight back in the studio, where they belong. It's also young Tom's birthday, so Kristo and Sammy (and Producer Em) surprise him with presents that he reluctantly accepts and sticks his fingers into. Plus, Sammy's neighbour has served him with a new set of legal threats. Don't forget to enter our One Word Weirdcompetition for your chance to win a case of Brookvale Union RTD's. Head to memo.fm/matesrates and tell us your weirdest story involving the word

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36:45

Edinburgh: The Final Chronicle

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2025/09/03

It is with a heavy heart that, after what can only be described as a life-changing month, we must bid farewell to Edinburgh, the fringe festival and all the lovely people we’ve met along the way. From our snoring roommate to all the Mates Rates fans we’ve met, you’ll all be missed. In this ep we recap our last week while we’re in the middle of our staff party, as well as calling up some very friendly Scottish pubs to try find our non-existent friends. We’ve laughed,

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41:02

Edinburgh Part 3: The Biggest Bender Of Our Lives...

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2025/08/27

Week 3 of our Edinburgh experience and the boys are down but not out. Hostel work is taking its toll and a diet of supermarket sandwiches is probably not what’s needed to function on 4 hours of sleep. Nonetheless we persevere through inconsistent showers, magic shows, Oasis concerts and so much more. Don't forget to enter ourOne Word Weirdcompetition for your chance to win a case of Brookvale Union RTD's. Head to memo.fm/matesrates and tell us your weirdest story involving the word 'web.' Have

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35:29

Edinburgh Part 2: Tom’s Arrival, Hostel Work & The...

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2025/08/20

Tom has made his arrival and he’s looking as fashionable as ever. The boys talk through another week in Edinburgh working in the hostel, a loud snoring roommate, a trip to the highlands as well as confusing scottish food. Plus an unexpected guest threatens the position of Kristo and Sammy in the Mates Rates organisation. Don't forget to enter ourOne Word Weirdcompetition for your chance to win a case of Brookvale Union RTD's. Head to memo.fm/matesrates and tell us your weirdest story

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46:54

The Edinburgh Chronicles Part 1: Ibiza,...

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2025/08/13

The boys have flown to Scotland and boy are their arms tired! (just kidding of course). Tom is yet to arrive but Sammy and Kristo are here to take you through their adventures in London and their whirlwind trip to Ibiza including Sammy's once-in-a-lifetime experience seeing Calvin Harris. You don't want to miss this ep! Don't forget to enter ourOne Word Weirdcompetition for your chance to win a case of Brookvale Union RTD's. Head to memo.fm/matesrates and tell us your weirdest story involving the

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41:57

Maeeehts Raehhts are going to the Edinburgh Fringe

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2025/08/06

The boys are off to Scotland for the biggest Fringe Festival in the world! What is a fringe festival I hear you ask? Well we might answer that on this weeks show along with other questions such as: Will Kristo rescue his passport in time for the trip? Will Tom be packing clean or dirty clothes? And How many email addresses can Sammy recruit while he's over there. Don't forget to enter ourOne Word Weirdcompetition for your chance to win a case of Brookvale Union RTD's. Head to memo.fm/matesrates and

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37:52

Mates Rates Re-Education Camp

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2025/07/30

This week the boys swapped the comfy chairs of the podcast studio for the hard plastic with attached desk chairs of the classroom as they sought to expand their mindbrains and broaden the depths of their thinking powers. Sammy tried his hand at the ancient art of scrabble, Kristo sought IT assistance for a computer with a mysterious problem (no problem at all it turns out) and Tom was helped by a familiar sounding British man to learn more about one of his favourite hobbies - podcasting. Have a

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35:17

Who Will Be Crowned King Of Music? Ft. The Rions

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2025/07/23

Three of Australia's hottest new musicians were joined on the couch by Asher and Tom from The Rions to dissect what many are calling the 3 greatest songs since The Beatles final record. Despite the greatness of all 3, one has been chosen by our panel of experts as the greatest of the great, but who will it be? Will it be Kristo's Realty Rockstar, Sammy's Sh*t Stains (explicit version) or Tom's Praying on Paper? Listen to find out. Don't forget to enter ourOne Word Weirdcompetition for your chance

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42:31

The 3 Greatest Songs You’ll Ever Hear: For Your...

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2025/07/16

Prepare your earholes, you're about to witness some of the greatest songwriting and production since Mozart first put quill to parchment. Kristo, Sammy and Tom have all entered the studio as mere podcasters and emerged as accomplished musical artists. In this episode the boys each debut their original songs to each other and dissect the artistry behind each masterpiece. You will never be the same after this. Don't forget to enter ourOne Word Weirdcompetition for your chance to win a case of

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35:46

Mates Rates The Musical (We Don’t Actually Sing In...

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2025/07/09

What do Benson Boone, Will Smith, John Lennon, Russel Crowe and the Mates Rates have in common? Aside from all being world-famous and celebrated entertainers, they have also all dabbled in music. In this episode the boys chat about some of the best and worst musical exploits of otherwise famous celebrities. We also crown our first everOne Word Weirdchampion and announce this month'seggceptional weird word. Don't forget to enter ourOne Word Weirdcompetition for your chance to win a case of Brookvale

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