Staying Relevant

Staying Relevant

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, or wherever it is you're listening now. Make sure to Subscribe or Follow, Rate and Review to help others find the podcast. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @stayingrelevantpodcast. Subscribe to us on YouTube @stayingrelevantpodcast. To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk This has been a Staying Relevant Production, in association with Bauer Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

October 12, 2025 60 mins

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...

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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...

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October 5, 2025 51 mins

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...

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October 1, 2025 32 mins

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...

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September 28, 2025 53 mins

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 maki...

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September 24, 2025 25 mins

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 ...

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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...

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September 17, 2025 40 mins

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...

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September 14, 2025 44 mins

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 als...

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September 10, 2025 36 mins

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 de...

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September 7, 2025 40 mins

The boys are back from holidaaay! Expect a full Marbs & Ibiza debrief: Sam spent 90% of the trip topless, returning not so much bronzed god but according to Pete looking like he’d been clapping with baked beans. Meanwhile, Pete is out here self-identifying as causing chaos everywhere…


The boys came to the studio fresh from Loose Women where Olive and Rose got a shoutout… and Pete proudly delivered a “wise saying” that, we do...

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September 3, 2025 24 mins

This week, Sam is officially a conversation starter after Hinge user Sean names him as his most irrational fear. The Hinge chat continues as listeners send in their wildest prompts: including a human compass, flirty meows and woofs, irrational fears of crumpets. Meanwhile Pete reveals his most irrational fear... and let's just say it involves ass.


Plus, the boys get brutally honest about Instagram unfollows - and Pete ...

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August 31, 2025 40 mins

The boys are heading off on holiday, but with very different agendas. Sam is in full “Uncle Sam” mode, third wheeling his sister’s trip with baby Leo, while Pete insists he’s off to Ibiza for work. As part of his Ibiza prep, Pete tries his hand at a practice vibe check call as we put him on the spot to call up Sheesh…


Meanwhile, all that nephew time has Sam feeling surprisingly broody, while Pete’s focused on the O2. With the NT...

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August 27, 2025 26 mins

Pete’s less than thrilled about our new sponsored football team Great Barr United… but can we drag him to Birmingham to watch them play anyways? Sam gets an unexpected s*x ed lesson, and Pete faces his biggest dilemma yet... straight out of the worldwide phenomenon 'The Summer I Turned Pretty': Team Conrad vs. Team Jeremiah... Pick f*cking wisely.


And yes, Question Time is back with another million dollar debate:&...

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August 24, 2025 57 mins

Sam’s in his wholesome era and we’re unpacking his perfect Saturday… which looks nothing like Pete’s.


Meanwhile, Pippa’s outed for sneaking off to padel mid–workday, and Sam’s officially banned from Hinge. Tough Week. Pete, on the other hand is deep in the edit for For Dog’s Sake but don’t worry, he’s still finding time to live, laugh, love (and roast your home décor).


Oh, and SR Today is BACK: this week with ...

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August 20, 2025 29 mins

Pete & Sam’s ages are revealed (yes, Pete actually exists!), Pete’s beard is on the chopping block, and the SR girls are officially influencers! We’re also sponsoring a football team... drum roll please... Great Barr United FC!! So expect big things on and off the pitch.


Plus: Biggest icks, what songs would play every time Sam and Pete walk in the room and will Sam ever feel his penis again...?


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Sam’s made his HITS Radio Breakfast debut and casually revealed that he’s joined Hinge. Naturally, Pete had to give a brutally honest review of his dating profile.


We dive into the new Strictly line-up with Pete getting nostalgic about his time on the show. Pete’s also heading to Ibiza soon, a trip Sam might crash… which he isn’t entirely thrilled about.


We’ve also hit 100k YouTube subscribers so Digital Josh can finally rela...

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August 13, 2025 36 mins

Does Sam even exist? This week, we flip it and put Sam to the test on DIY, MegaBus, and budget flights - which somehow leads Pete to bring up a story about Sam’s in-flight tummy troubles.


The bedazzled eye patch has officially joined Pete’s wardrobe, and we’ve got BIG NEWS about the O2… more tickets have just dropped!


Oh, and after all your requests, we can finally reveal the O2 dress code. Clue: think shi...

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August 10, 2025 58 mins

Sam spent his birthday on set for Aftersun and yes…he did meet Helena. He’s also in full boss mode right now: is a four-day work week on the cards for the team?!


Meanwhile Pete went to Oasis revival, and posted some more thirst trap photos.


Plus, we’ve got SR Today this week - featuring Hailey Biever sushi sheet masks, and Harry Styles sex toys.


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August 6, 2025 29 mins

Sam’s birthday wish comes true as we hook Sam and Pete up to a lie detector for some juicy confessions!


From Pete’s secret love life to savage truths about Sam's ex-partners, nothing is off-limits. Sam’s body count this month? Who did he ask to call him daddy? And Pete finally spills what he really thinks of Digital Josh...


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