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

June 21, 2026 54 mins

This week, the boys reveal their most questionable holiday habits, settle the ultimate sunbed wars debate, and discuss whether a holiday romance is ever on the cards. Pete shares stories from his recent trip and explains exactly how he likes to unwind, while Sam's latest obsession with barbecues takes a bizarre turn involving candy.


The boys also discuss the new social media ban for under 16s, Pete gives his unfiltered take...

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Pete and Sam compare their driving skills and reveal whether they passed their tests first time, before moving on to Molly-Mae's baby name reveal. The boys debate whether they'd ever change their own children's names if other people didn't like them, but the conversation takes an unexpected turn when Sam drops an announcement that leaves everyone stunned, including Pete. Could he finally be turning into Pete?!


And of course, it'...

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This week, Sam’s long-awaited Soccer Aid punishment is finally revealed - and it involves one of the most disgusting foods on the planet. Pete gives us his honest review of Sam’s lavish new Mediterranean inspired garden and Sam spills all on the teams' beer fuelled journey to the TRIC Awards.


PLUS, Pete drops some surprising stories from his pre-fame jobs, Sam unveils his outrageous plan to become a Sir, and after a ...

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With the World Cup fast approaching, the boys discuss whether they’re getting excited for staying up and watching the matches... and more importantly, whether Pete would give the team a day off if England went all the way and won it?!


We also dish out some festival outfit advice, which spirals into a conversation about stag dos. What would Sam do if he was put in charge of planning Pete’s perfect stag, and would Pet...

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This week, Sam is fresh from Soccer Aid, so we unpack his performance albeit short but sweet! But more importantly, after confidently guaranteeing he’d score, we get into exactly why that didn’t happen and what forfeit he’ll now have to face 👀


Meanwhile, Pete unpacks his turn at a to the Palace as well as returning to Gogglebox with Vicky Pattison. While he’s thrilled to be back on our screens, he’...

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This week’s bonus episode sees Pete needing to explain himself after the team have caught him liking a very unexpected Instagram post…


We also get into past lives, debating which alternate life they’d most want to experience, from surviving American high school to a fashion student in Paris.


Plus, the boys discover they couldn’t be further apart on their dream stag dos, before diving into a listener ...

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This week, Pete’s favourite season is officially back... Love Island season. With the new line-up revealed, the boys waste no time picking the islanders they’ll be backing, with absolutely no knowledge at all on any of them.


The heatwave also sparks a very important debate: if temperatures hit a certain level, should the team be allowed to refuse to come into work? Pete and Sam reveal exactly what kind of bosses they...

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May 27, 2026 24 mins

This week’s bonus episode sees the boys testing out a viral trend where they have to say the same phrase in their happy, nervous and flirty voices… with some far more convincing than others.


We also get into one of the most ridiculous dilemmas yet, debate how they’d haunt each other if they came back as ghosts, and compare intrusive thoughts… with nobody being surprised by how differently Sam and Pete&r...

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This week, Sam’s been spotted at the Palace THREE times in one week… has he moved in or just stalking at this point?


PLUS, Sam admits he’s secretly jealous of Pete and Grime Gran’s relationship, relives the moment he nearly poo’d himself during the Hackney Half, and celebrates becoming a Sunday Times Best Seller!!!!


AND the boys give their real take on the new Strictly Come Dancing presenters, S...

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This week’s bonus episode kicks off with some unexpected ASMR from Pete featuring chocolate limes…


Then, with the new Spotify update, we ask the boys what their most played song ever is, and Sam’s answer genuinely surprises us,with no one expecting that to be his top track. The team also teach Pete some Gen Z slang, breaking down everything from “peng” to “butters” 


Plus, we cov...

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This week, Pete reveals the bizarre reason he ended up at the airport👀 Plus, Sam and Pete give the inside scoop on the brand new Strictly host and who they REALLY think is next in line… and is Sam’s secretly eyeing up a spot on the dancefloor himself?? 🕺


Sam also opens up about his painfully awkward encounter with The Queen - and trust us, it’s every bit as uncomfortable as you’d imagine.


AND things...

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This week’s bonus episode we ask the boys what’s the biggest thing they have learnt about themselves? Pete reckons he’s become way more patient, while Sam’s biggest lesson is simple: trust your gut. 


Then we go onto the BIG questions…what kind of dessert they would be and also what kind of egg? Pete was potentially slightly offended at Producer Pippa’s choice for him.. 


We also g...

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May 10, 2026 58 mins

This week, the boys headed to a party where Sam made it his personal mission to embarrass Pete at every possible opportunity… and somehow, Pete once again ended the night covered in sick. Some things never change...


Plus, Sam and Pete’s hypothetical daughters, Olive & Rose, are a big talking point as the girls take on their GCSEs… but the real question is whether Pete and Sam could actually pass an exam t...

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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 the...

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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...

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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 probabl...

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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...

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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...

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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 a...

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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,...

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