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PODCAST

Old Mates New Laughs Podcast

BMA Productions

Welcome to the Old Mates, New Laughs Podcast page – a place for those of us who grew up in the 80s, survived the 90s, and are now wondering how the hell we got to middle age so fast!We’ve been mates for 40 years, which means we’ve seen it all – from dodgy 80s haircuts and 90s Britpop, to the joys (and struggles) of being responsible adults (sort of). Our podcast is all about looking back, laughing at ourselves, and figuring out how we got here. Expect nostalgia, bad jokes, and a healthy dose of

comedy improv

All Episodes

1:31:22

Guilty Pleasures – The Things We (not so) Secretly...

Old Mates New Laughs Podcast ·

2025/11/14

This week, the Old Mates are getting dangerously honest.We’re diving into our guilty pleasures — the movies, songs, TV shows, snacks, and habits that make us grin even though we absolutely shouldn’t. From Mike’s suspiciously detailed love of musicals, to Andy’s secret menu item that should not exist!, to Brendan’s questionable social distancing confession... it’s all coming out.Expect:💿 Embarrassing admissions galore📺 Retro references that’ll make you blush😂 Merciless roasting (mainly Andy)🎧 A

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1:22:55

90s Movies: Best of the Rest

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2025/11/07

We’re back in the 90s!After realising one episode wasn’t nearly enough to contain the denim, dial-up and blockbuster brilliance of the decade, we return with the movies we missed the first time around — the cult classics, forgotten gems, guilty rewatches and “wait… THAT was a 90s film?” surprises.Whether you grew up renting films from the local shop or wearing out tapes taped off the telly, this one’s pure nostalgia.Got a 90s favourite we still missed? Message us — we want your hot takes 🔥 (Unless

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1:33:55

Halloween Special!

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2025/10/31

It’s spooky season! 🎃 This week, the lads dive into Halloween memories, dodgy costumes, and the bizarre origins of the holiday itself. Brendan and Mike brave the cinematic disaster that is Thankskilling (2009) — a film that proves not all turkeys are meant for dinner, meaning Andy sits this one out (the lucky git).Expect scares, laughs, and a few “what the hell did we just hear?” moments.So light your pumpkins, lock your doors, and join us for a Halloween episode that’s more trick than treat!Follow

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1:13:09

The 90s Movie Showdown: Our Top 5 Favourites!

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2025/10/23

Grab your popcorn and rewind the VHS, because this week the lads are diving into the ultimate nostalgia trip — their Top 5 Best Movies of the 90s!From dinosaurs that roared louder than the box office to epic stories that left us sobbing on the sofa, Brendan, Andy and Mike are gobsmacked, laugh, and actually agree on a film over which 90s classics deserve a place in cinema history.Expect hot takes on some of the films that didn't quite make the list, although I'm sure you'd have to agree that a top 5

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1:07:07

90s TV Ads: When Commercials Were King

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2025/10/16

Remember when TV ads were mini-movies, jingles got stuck in your head for weeks, and you actually looked forward to the breaks? This week, the Old Mates rewind to the 90s to relive the commercials that defined a generation — from the emotional to the utterly bizarre.Brendan can’t believe how many involved alcohol, Andy insists the AOL lady was definitely flirting, and Mike bursts into song talking aboot sweets!There’s trivia, laughs, and memories you didn’t know you still had — all wrapped up with

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1:37:09

Ask Us Anything! #1 (And We Really Mean Anything…)

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2025/10/09

This week, the lads hand the mic over to you! It’s our very first Ask Us Anything episode — and you lot ask some crackers. From the utterly ridiculous to the surprisingly heartfelt, we tackle your questions about life, our show, the 80s, the 90s, our most embarrasing moments, and why Andy either ate sausages or seemed to be drinking!Expect nostalgia, nonsense, and a few truths that probably should’ve stayed off the record. Got a question for next time? Drop us a message on social media or email

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1:15:28

Forest of Doom: Part 2 – The Quest Continues

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2025/10/02

The Old Mates are back in the Forest of Doom, and things are getting… messy. Will our brave adventurers finally track down the pieces of the fabled hammer, or will they get sidetracked by trolls, snakes, and their own terrible decisions?Join Brendan, Andy, and Mike as they stumble deeper into the Fighting Fantasy classic Forest of Doom. Expect dodgy dice rolls, arguments over what’s obviously the right choice, and Andy trying (and failing) to bend the rules in his favour.⚔️ Will they survive the

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1:20:29

Fighting Fantasy: The Forest of Doom – Part One

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2025/09/25

The Fighting Fantasy journey continues! This week the Old Mates crack open Book 3: The Forest of Doom. Armed with dice, questionable decision-making, and zero survival skills, we plunge headfirst into a deadly woodland full of monsters, traps, and absurd situations.Will we find the pieces of the legendary Warhammer of Stonebridge? Or will we just end up getting eaten by something with too many teeth?As always, expect nonsense, nostalgia, and plenty of laughs along the way – plus What Did We Learn

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1:05:13

90s TV Part 2: The Best of the Rest

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2025/09/18

We couldn’t stop at just a Top 5. The 90s gave us too much good telly – so in this episode, we’re talking about the Best of the Rest. The shows that didn’t quite make our main lists, but definitely deserve their place in TV history.From kids’ shows that shaped our mornings, to cult late-night hits, to the truly weird and wonderful stuff you only got in the 90s, we’re covering it all. Expect dodgy theme tunes, deep nostalgia, and a few “oh yeahhh I remember that!” moments.Plus, we’ve got What Did We

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1:19:28

Our Top 5 TV Shows of the 90s

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2025/09/11

The boys are back with a nostalgia-packed countdown of their Top 5 TV shows of the 90s! From Saturday morning classics and after-school staples to late-night guilty pleasures, we each share the shows that defined our childhood and teenage years. Expect awe, laughter, and maybe a few questionable choices along the way.Plus, we’ve got “What Did We Learn This Week?”, and of course Andy’s One Star Film Review to round things off.What’s in your own 90s TV top 5? Let us know at oldmatesnewlaughs@gmail.com

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1:06:10

Fighting Fantasy Adventure #2: Citadel of Chaos - Part 2

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2025/09/04

We’re back inside the Citadel of Chaos for Part 2 of our Fighting Fantasy adventure! 🎲Expect spells mishaps, questionable decisions, and the kind of heroic bravery only three old mates can muster… badly. Will we conquer the citadel, or end up as a cautionary tale in the footnotes of history?Tune in for: ⚔️ Monsters that shouldn’t be messed with (but we do anyway) 🎙️ Banter that derails faster than Andy on a night out 😂 Chaos, laughs, and maybe even victory (don’t count on it)Grab your dice,

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58:59

Fighting Fantasy Adventure #2: Into the Citadel of Chaos

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2025/08/28

Sharpen your pencils and ready your dice – the Old Mates are diving headfirst into Fighting Fantasy: The Citadel of Chaos!In this first part of our adventure through Steve Jackson’s legendary gamebook, Brendan takes up the mantle of Gamesmaster, leading Andy and Mike through perilous corridors, strange encounters, and some very questionable decision-making.Expect plenty of nostalgic laughs, chaotic dice rolls, and more tangents than a maths lesson, as we rediscover the joy (and occasional

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1:13:52

Fireside Footy Chat: Favourite Players, Goals & Why...

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2025/08/22

This week the Old Mates kick back for a proper fireside chat about the beautiful game. We dive into why we support the teams we do, who our favourite players are, the most disappointing flops, and the goals that gave us goosebumps. A relaxed, nostalgic episode for football fans of every stripe.Football isn’t just about what happens on the pitch—it’s about the memories, the heartbreaks, and the heroes who make us fall in love with the game. In this week’s episode, the lads get together for a

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1:11:52

Premier League 25/26 Predictions: Champions, Chokers...

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2025/08/14

The Premier League is back — which means it’s time for our annual tradition of making predictions that will almost certainly come back to haunt us.In this episode, we get stuck into:Who’s lifting the trophy 🏆 (and who’s bottling it)Which three clubs are heading for the drop 🚪The underdogs ready to shock everyone 🐺The first manager to get the sack 👋Along the way, expect the usual mix of football banter, off-topic nonsense, and full-scale disagreements. Plus, Andy’s latest One Star Film Review —

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1:17:05

90s Fashion... reliving curtains, cargo pants, and...

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2025/08/07

This week the lads are getting fitted. From baggy jeans to belly tops, and everything in between, it’s time to talk 90s fashion.Which trends were iconic, and which were just tragic? Who thought tracky bottoms with boat shoes was a good idea? And why did we all look like we were heading to a rave... even at school?Plus:What Did We Learn This Week?Andy’s One Star Film Review (a particularly stylish choice this week)Throw on your Kappa trackies and join us for another hit of nostalgia, laughter, and

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1:17:26

Tech of the 1990s

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2025/07/31

Before smartphones and streaming, there were Tamagotchis, floppy disks, and printers that ruined lives. This week, the lads explore the golden age of 90s Tech—a time when internet came with a song, phones had snake, and burning a CD was the ultimate romantic gesture. Plus: What did we learn this week? And Andy’s One-Star Film Review returns with a vengeance.Follow us, Like, and Subscribe on our website or socials...Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcastFacebook -

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1:08:54

Chat Rooms, Chaos, and Crashing the Family PC - The...

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2025/07/24

Welcome to Episode 23 of Old Mates New Laughs! This week, we log back into the wild world of the early internet, back when you had to ask your mum to hang up the phone so you could go online.Join Brendan, Andy, and Mike as they remember the pixelated glory days of MSN Messenger, illegal LimeWire downloads, and dodgy chat room confessions. From the screech of dial-up to sneaky sessions at internet cafés, it’s all here in full nostalgic glory.Expect chaotic stories, questionable tech decisions, and a

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1:34:42

The Warlock of Firetop Mountain – Part 2: Dungeon Mayhem

Old Mates New Laughs Podcast ·

2025/07/17

You’ve rolled a 1 for sanity, and a natural 20 for nostalgia!This week, it’s the thrilling conclusion of our chaotic journey through the legendary Fighting Fantasy book: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain.🎲 Mike’s still rolling like his life depends on it📖 Brendan’s desperately trying to keep the story on track😵 And Andy’s mostly just trying not to die laughing (again)Will we find the treasure? Will we survive the Warlock’s wrath? Will we finally figure out how these stats work?It’s the end of a

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1:29:33

Fighting Fantasy - The Warlock of Firetop Mountain –...

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2025/07/10

This week, Brendan, Mike, and Andy roll the dice and take their first bold steps into the legendary 80s choose-your-own-adventure world of Fighting Fantasy.Join the boys as they crack open The Warlock of Firetop Mountain and plunge into the depths of a dungeon full of traps, trolls, treasure, and total confusion. With Brendan narrating, Andy attempting strategy, and Mike making wildly chaotic predictions—what could possibly go wrong?Whether you're a fan of fantasy, grew up on Fighting Fantasy books,

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1:13:32

Secondary School: Part 2 – Teachers, Work Experience...

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2025/07/03

In this follow-up to last week’s nostalgic romp, the OMNL crew are back in the corridors of chaos that were UK secondary schools in the 90s. Brendan, Andy, and Mike relive parents evening, teachers, and those iconic lunch times football matches.We’re talking classroom crushes, legendary teachers (for better or worse), and even a few shocking confessions that never made the school newsletter. Plus, Andy’s back with another absolute stinker in his 1-Star Film Review and we wrap things up with a peek

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