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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

May 6, 2026 43 mins

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...

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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...

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April 29, 2026 31 mins

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 ...

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April 26, 2026 50 mins

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.

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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 quit...

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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 rev...

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April 15, 2026 24 mins

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 ...

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April 12, 2026 47 mins

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 actua...

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April 8, 2026 58 mins

From one group of short kings to another, this week’s bonus episode welcomes James and Fuhad from Sh*ts and Gigs. From how they first met to comparing their friendships with Sam and Pete (with a few questionable similarities) - NOTHING is off limits


Things get messy with a cheating dilemma, Sam’s run-in with his girlfriend’s admirer, some hilarious hypotheticals involving future daughters Olive and Rose and the boys give their t...

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The boys reveal the truth behind their viral fake tan - bad news, it’s not hitting shelves anytime soon. Sam also opens up about his latest purchase… and let’s just say his Bake Off stint didn’t exactly go to plan.


As Sam gears up to interview Paris and Venezuela Fury, he gets stuck on one question he cannot wrap his head around. Plus, a summer hair glow-up is on the cards… but who’s actually going to do it?


Meanwhi...

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April 1, 2026 35 mins

The Bank holiday weekend is incoming, so the boys kick things off with their plans… 


Then it takes a turn. Conspiracy theories. Of course Sam’s got a few up his sleeve, including the moon landing, but surprisingly Pete also comes in with one of his own… aliens. Yep. Pete believes in them…we didn’t see that one coming. From there we chat what their alter egos would be with the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary airing. 

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This week, Sam turns up in a very questionable outfit... NOT, he has officially pulled it out the bag although we need to talk about the socks. Sam and Pete also relive the moment we somehow won a TRIC Award... and now we’re back, once again shamelessly begging for your votes - link in the description, no excuses.


From a dinner disaster to baking with Vicky Pattison, Sam’s had a hectic week - pranking the public o...

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March 25, 2026 24 mins

Grime Gran is BACK for the bonus, and she’s not holding back…


We kick things off with the viral M&S Easter egg, The Big Daddy, as Pete and Grime Gran decide if it’s actually worth the hype. Then it’s time for a team talk with loyalties divided. Grime Gran the Arsenal fan versus Pete supporting Tottenham. However, one thing they can agree on...their very strong opinions on Jellycats.


Plus, your dilemmas. A boyfriend liking...

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This week Pete's joined by everyone’s favourite nan, Grime Gran - and trust us, she does not hold back... the unexpected duo you didn't know you needed.


From her East End roots to unexpected social media fame, Grime Gran sits down with Pete to reveal how it all started, why authenticity is her secret weapon, and what it’s really like going viral later in life. She spills ALL on her favourite celebrity encount...

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On this week's bonus, the boys relive the iconic university 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 what meal deal they’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 reli...

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Alan Carr joins us on the pod and it'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 of The Traitors, he spills it all.


He relives his iconic “I'm a Faithful!” moment, the dramatic murder of Paloma Faith (and the awkward phone call afterwards), as well as an awkward encounter with Sam's hero, Step...

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March 11, 2026 42 mins

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 bi...

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The O2 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 the BRITs, Sam reveals why he waited 30 minutes to walk the red carpet with Pete, Pete shares the moment Sharon Osbourne complimented him, and ...

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March 4, 2026 35 mins

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....

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Fresh out of the chaos of Love Island, Helena Ford is spilling EVERYTHING. From the infamous 'sitting on Sam’s face' tweet to what Sam’s ex (and WINNER of Love 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 be...

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