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Staying Relevant

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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.


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Episodes

Sam Spills I’m a Celeb Behind-the-Scenes Secrets

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 fashion vibe? This then leads to Producer Pippa getting brutally honest… wha...

May 06, 202644 min

178: Myles Smith reveals Sam GHOSTED him??

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 Eminem, and reveals his dream collab… but the real question is - is Sam finally ...

May 03, 202648 min

Sam is Exposed...

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 private. And of course the chaos continues as Question Time pits the boys ...

Apr 29, 202632 min

177: Why has Sam gone VIRAL!?

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. And we reveal a bit of a surprise as the podcast has had a glow up…...

Apr 26, 202651 min

Louise Weighs In on Sam as a Boyfriend… and a Future Dad

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 quite ready for. Then advice for Sam as a potential future dad somehow spirals...

Apr 22, 202645 min

176: Sam gets Roasted by his Sister - Louise Thompson!

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 revelations from Sam - big news! Louise also reflects difficult fertility journey, h...

Apr 19, 202656 min

What if we were girls?!

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 all-important question… if they were girls, what would their names be? — 📩📮 To ge...

Apr 15, 202625 min

175. Sam has a BIG announcement...

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 actually like meeting the in-laws for the first time. And finally, a big announceme...

Apr 12, 202647 min

Shxts N Gigs Confessed WHAT??

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 take on the controversial 6ft nightclub rule. — 📩📮 To get in touch ...

Apr 08, 202658 min

174: Sam’s big update and Pete’s a hero!

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? Meanwhile, Pete drops the ultimate bombshell about his sleeping pattern. Alongside launc...

Apr 05, 202650 min

The boys’ secret lives…

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. We then wrap things up with listener questions. Do the boys have a party trick eac...

Apr 01, 202635 min

173: Sam's on the wind up and Pete gets tested

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 on Celeb Sabotage and gearing up for Bake Off... And they discuss the most important...

Mar 29, 202647 min

Grime Gran’s Dating Advice to Pete

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 bikini pics, harmless or disrespectful? The most important quality in ...

Mar 26, 202625 min

172: Pete meets his match - it’s Grime Gran!

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 encounters and opens up about love and loss. But it wouldn’t be Grime Gran without a bit of cha...

Mar 23, 202641 min

Sam and Pete face their biggest critics yet

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 relives the time he made the worst dressed list thanks to his beloved Crocs. With I’m A Cele...

Mar 19, 202642 min

171: Alan Carr on Traitors goss and his best night out with Adele!

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, Stephen Fry. Alan discusses how Adele planned his wedding and flew him to Vegas to see Celine Dion, and he teases t...

Mar 16, 202655 min

Sam and Pete on Marriage and Kids...

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...

Mar 12, 202643 min

170: What REALLY went down at the BRITS?

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 Sam reacts to being officially announced for Soccer Aid again - with Tom Hiddleston back in the li...

Mar 09, 20261 hr 6 min

Pete responds to his viral moment

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…wat...

Mar 05, 202635 min

169: Love Islander Helena Ford exclusively reveals what ACTUALLY happened in the villa

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 between Lucinda and Samie. Helena also reveals her favourite and least favourite...

Mar 02, 202642 min

Pete and Jowita talk about THAT O2 dance

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, J...

Feb 26, 202652 min

168: Giovanna Fletcher tells Pete some home truths

This week, Giovanna Fletcher joins Pete for an episode that goes from heartfelt to completely unhinged - from their emotional CoppaFeel treks to Pete spiralling over his and Sam 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 with Tom Fletcher at just 13 years old, how they survived growing up in the spotligh...

Feb 23, 202653 min

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

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 big...

Feb 19, 202631 min

167: The boys react to BIG news...

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 to Molly Mae's pregnancy news, sparking a debate about how the boys would announce a baby themselves. Th...

Feb 16, 202654 min

The boys get steamy...

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 respon...

Feb 12, 202632 min

166: Sam and Pete reveal their Valentines plans

On this week’s episode, the boys lean way too 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 the perfect Valentine’s scenario, and one of our very lucky listeners gets a sensual message from 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 dis...

Feb 09, 202643 min

Sam’s first rant on the pod!

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 wrath along 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...

Feb 05, 202638 min

Welcome to the Staying Relevant family: He Said, She Said with Ryan Libbey and Louise Thompson

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

Feb 04, 20263 min

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

The Staying Relevant Productions family is officially expanding with the launch of the 'He Said She Said' podcast under the Staying Relevant umbrella - and that’s not the only big announcement... BIG NEWS: the Staying Relevant newsletter is coming, and did Sam and Pete make it to this weeks Monday meeting? Pete is more relevant than ever after being impersonated by Chris Pratt (yes, really), while Sam’s sister Louise admitted on her podcast that she fancies Pete 👀 And to add to that, Pete opens...

Feb 02, 202648 min

Pete is engaged?!

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

Jan 29, 202636 min
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