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Staying Relevant

Staying Relevant Productions

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. Listen by clicking "Play" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,

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42:23

Sam and Pete face their biggest critics yet

Staying Relevant ·

2026/03/19

On this week's bonus, the boys relive theiconicuniversity presentation that went completely off-script - including the moment Sam accidentally dropped his arsehole centre stage... And things somehow get even more unhinged as they debate whatmeal dealthey’d be - and let’s just say, the honesty is BRUTAL.A TikTok critic weighs in on Pete’s BRITS outfit (which goes down swimmingly well... NOT), and Sam relives the time he made theworstdressed list thanks to his beloved Crocs.With I’m A Celeb All Stars

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54:51

171: Alan Carr on Traitors goss and his best night...

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2026/03/16

Alan Carr joins us on the pod andit's about as chaotic as you would imagine...From his“pussy free”Scottish castle and brand new royal title, to the behind-the-scenes chaos ofThe Traitors, he spills it all.He relives his iconic“I'm a Faithful!”moment, the dramatic murder ofPaloma Faith(and the awkward phone call afterwards), as well as an awkward encounter with Sam's hero, Stephen Fry.Alan discusses howAdeleplanned his weddingand flew him to Vegas to seeCeline Dion, and he teases thefunniest series

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42:49

Sam and Pete on Marriage and Kids...

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2026/03/12

This week the boys pass on some pretty big life advice to 20 year olds up and down the country. They deliberate when they truly peaked, the age they’d happily stay forever, and whether things actually improve with time… or if it’s all downhill from here. We'll leave that for you to decide.We hear their hopes and dreams for the future as well as their biggest regrets along the way.Things take a swift turn as we hear their biggest relationship deal breakers and what would truly make them run for the

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170: What REALLY went down at the BRITS?

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2026/03/09

TheO2 documentary is FINALLY out on YouTube, and the boys celebrated with a chaotic viewing party at Sam’s house - which ended with a rather interesting Instagram Live… and we're hit with the big question:when are the boys getting back on stage?Fresh from theBRITs, Sam reveals why he waited30 minutesto walk the red carpet with Pete, Pete shares the momentSharon Osbourne complimented him, and Sam reacts to beingofficially announced for Soccer Aid again- withTom Hiddleston back in the lineup... maybe

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35:26

Pete responds to his viral moment

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2026/03/05

Sam is officially back from vocal rest, which means the silence is over though he’s returned more whispering than we expected. We get the full debrief including a slightly embarrassing hospital story he probably wishes he could forget.We also chat about Toy Story’s Woody’s possible hair loss, Sam might not be the only one in trouble. Then there’s Pete, responding to the viral clip where Joe Marler couldn’t believe he’s only 37. It turns into a full-on Pete rant at the trolls in the comments…watch

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42:10

169: Love Islander Helena Ford exclusively reveals...

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2026/03/02

Fresh out of the chaos ofLove Island, Helena Ford is spilling EVERYTHING. From the infamous 'sitting on Sam’s face' tweet to what Sam’s ex (and WINNER ofLove Island: All Stars) really said about him behind the scenes.We get the honest truth about the heart rate challenge - and just how painfully awkward it really is behind the scenes, the inside scoop on the Lauren and Harrison drama, and the explosive pie moment between Lucinda and Samie. Helena also reveals her favourite and least favourite

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51:32

Pete and Jowita talk about THAT O2 dance

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2026/02/26

Sam is off on vocal rest this week so after all your messages, we finally made it happen. Jowita is back on the pod with Pete.Pete and Jowita get straight into it with steamy films and Pete casually calling out Jacob Elordiand Margot Robbie over their very intense Wuthering Heights promo.We’ve also got a World Book Day dilemma after a listener’s child took in Staying Relevant. Plus we uncover a hidden skill none of us saw coming. Pete can plait hair.And for the first time since the O2 dance, Jowita

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53:28

168: Giovanna Fletcher tells Pete some home truths

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2026/02/23

This week,Giovanna FletcherjoinsPete for an episode that goes from heartfelt to completely unhinged - from their emotionalCoppaFeeltreks to Pete spiralling over his andSam 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 withTom Fletcherat just13 years old, how they survived growing up in the spotlight, and the

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30:36

Sam and Pete Rant Off: Who’s the biggest Karen?!

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2026/02/19

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

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54:28

167: The boys react to BIG news...

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2026/02/16

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 toMolly Mae's pregnancy news, sparking a debate about how the boys would announce a baby themselves. They also

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31:43

The boys get steamy...

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2026/02/12

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

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43:26

166: Sam and Pete reveal their Valentines plans

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2026/02/09

On this week’s episode, the boys leanwaytoo 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 theperfectValentine’s scenario, and one of our very lucky listeners gets a sensual messagefrom 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

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37:51

Sam’s first rant on the pod!

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2026/02/05

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 wrathalong 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

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2:45

Welcome to the Staying Relevant family: He Said, She...

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2026/02/04

🚨 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 sonLeo, who has somehow become Pete’s new best mate and the source of Sam’s jealousy.He Said, She Said is a podcast

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48:16

165: Sam's not happy with Pete...

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2026/02/02

The Staying Relevant Productions family is officiallyexpandingwith the launch ofthe 'He Said She Said' podcastunder the Staying Relevant umbrella - and that’s not the only big announcement...BIG NEWS:the Staying Relevantnewsletteris coming, and did Sam and Pete make it to this weeks Monday meeting?Pete is more relevant than ever after being impersonated byChris Pratt(yes, really), while Sam’s sisterLouiseadmitted on her podcast that shefancies Pete👀 And to add to that, Pete opens up about his new

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35:31

Pete is engaged?!

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2026/01/29

This week we discover that it might not just be Sam who is love as Pete reveals that he might isallegedlyengaged?! 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

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52:30

164: Sam gets grilled

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2026/01/26

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

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33:58

Sam Is in Love

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2026/01/22

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

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56:52

163: Sam and Pete react to Headlines...

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2026/01/19

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 wasextremelypleased to hear about. Meanwhile, Sam’s headline comes with one small

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37:06

Pete reveals his dream date...

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2026/01/15

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

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