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The Luke and Pete Show

Join Luke Moore and Pete Donaldson for an unplanned half hour every Monday and Thursday as they pull on the threads of the universe, seeing where each fascinating one takes them. From ancient history and modern phenomena to the week's events and everything in between, The Luke and Pete Show is your chance to share in the fun of two men with time on their hands and a good idea of how to waste it.

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Episodes

Crunchy Foot Syndrome

The boys are back with more responsible chat as we discuss flight attendants in nappies, passing wind on public transport, and where to stock up on alcoholic soup. Elsewhere, Luke learns about one drug-dealing entrepreneur’s healthy crystal meth recipe, while Pete reveals his unhealthy chocolate stealing habits. Also on today’s show, some exciting emails take us back to school as we discuss terrible student reports and celebrity teachers in disguise. Enjoy! Have you brought any particularly weir...

Dec 17, 202030 min

A thoughtful small amount of beef

Pete took his driving test last week and he’s ready to grill Luke on some of the more ridiculous questions on the test. Also on this episode, Luke reveals the unusual Christmas gift he received from Pete in the post and he also shares his theory on where to find the best tacos in the world. If you want to get in touch, we’d love to hear from you! Email us at hello@lukeandpeteshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 14, 202035 min

An Over-whale-ming Discovery

It’s Thursday, which means Luke and Pete are back for some more nonsense! In today’s episode, Luke discovers the profitable benefits of fishing for whale vomit and the boys decide to give up their day jobs to become Ambergris hunters. We also look into one woman’s spooky discovery in her new house’s basement wall, before diving into some very interesting emails concerning Pete’s broadband difficulties and some particularly sloppy school work. Enjoy! Email in to hello@lukeandpeteshow.com! See aca...

Dec 10, 202037 min

Parkour Gibbons Galore

The boys are forward-rolling into today’s episode of The Luke and Pete Show as Pete illustrates his podcasting parkour skills. Meanwhile, Luke takes us on a rather chaotic trip down memory lane to discuss cars on fire, flying go-karts, and Street Fighter Remastered as two Dads participate in an epic childhood brawl. Elsewhere, the boys discuss their favourite arcade games and introduce all-new players to the battery championships before getting to some exciting emails...involving one listener’s ...

Dec 07, 202030 min

Celery Sticks and Poo Bandits

Luke and Pete are back with more weird and wonderful conversation! On today's show, the boys discuss another bizarre discovery that washed up on an Australian beach. Also, Pete delineates the struggles of a doggy day trip to the petrol station. Elsewhere, Luke yet again takes to the director’s seat to chat all things film, before the boys consider their most common emotions - and why working from home makes them just a little less awkward. Also on today’s show, we cover lots of emails, including...

Dec 03, 202033 min

Alien Invasion or Avant Garde Installation?

Luke’s back with turmeric stained fingers and he’s got something to say about Marc Haynes' impression of him on last week’s show. Meanwhile, Pete’s been playing with petrol and getting bullied by a particularly crafty salesman... Also on this episode: fried turkeys, mysterious metal structures and the theft of a Banksy. What a weekend it’s been! Get involved at hello@lukeandpeteshow.com and if you enjoy the show, please drop us a review on Apple Podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Nov 30, 202032 min

One noodle sandwich with no crusts, please

It’s Thursday, which means another dose of nonsense from The Luke and Pete Show! On today’s episode, Pete's joined by independent filmmaker, Youtuber and voice of the Abroad In Japan podcast, Chris Broad! From Yamagata to Hartlepool, the boys discuss rumours surrounding Pete’s secret Japanese family and what it takes to become a successful Youtuber. Meanwhile, Chris gives us a taste of his adventurous diet involving coffee, fried chicken, and the odd noodle sandwich... Elsewhere, we have some ve...

Nov 26, 202031 min

The Scream Database

Welcome back to The Luke and Pete Show! Luke's away for the day, so Pete's joined by comedy writer and Wrestle Me star, Marc Haynes! On this episode, we’re sitting down with a slice of Kendal Mint Cake and some Rum Babas to discuss phone calls with ghosts, how to harvest your screams, and why Heaven needs a Zoom doorbell. Elsewhere, Pete tells us all about religious superdogs while Marc shares his big bucket list dreams alongside what *not* to do with a new PS5. Do you have any stories to scream...

Nov 23, 202037 min

A faith-palm moment

On today’s episode, Luke and Pete talk all things holy after the Pope blessed a certain unexpected Instagram photo earlier on this week. Elsewhere, Luke’s unleashed his inner movie buff as he discusses cliché film favourites, British bad guys and featuring on the big screen himself! Also on the show, we chat all about chemical elements, discover the three things people can watch endlessly without getting bored, and hear some very bizarre emails - think big meaty squirrels and a care home horror ...

Nov 19, 202033 min

Lock, Stock and...bags thrown out of the window?

On today’s show, the Chinese scooter is finally up and running as Pete’s figured out how to get it purring. Meanwhile, Luke’s discussing responsible lock picking and how after 3 long years of waiting - drum roll please! - a new battery brand has finally been discovered. Elsewhere, we get an interesting look into Luke’s own brand of childhood nostalgia with everything from neighbours arguments to cars on fire! Finally, the boys also discuss the potentially illegal relationships between all our fa...

Nov 16, 202033 min

A Series of Unfortunate Pets

The boys are back with more nonsense chat in one firequacker of a show! On today’s episode, Pete has difficulties with his new moped and future dreams of the Isle of Man TT, while Luke talks celebrity steeplejacks and what it takes to do such an important job. Elsewhere, Luke teaches us how to fix a sick cat while Pete confesses to sharing his dog’s medication. And if you think that’s mad, wait until you hear what Pope Alexander VI got up to with his horses! This week we want to hear all of your...

Nov 12, 202034 min

Pete's New 125cc Lawnmower

On today’s episode, DJ Pete and Pato Banton-turned-Luke Moore are here to start your week off right! Pete tells us all about nipple collectors before the boys discuss the aftermath of a spicy US election and wave goodbye to ‘confirmed boozophile’ Donald Trump. Elsewhere, Luke shares the boys’ bedtime cuddling habits before reading some exciting emails: second-hand kitchens, exploding fingers, and one particularly destructive student’s school report! What were you like in school? We want to know ...

Nov 09, 202035 min

An Octopus Revenge Plot

It’s Thursday again, which means the boys are back for another chat full of nonsense! Pete’s revving up to tell all about his recent CBT license and his dreams of a new motorbike, while Luke shares his experience on impressing girls with mad moped skills. We then get some vocal coaching lessons as Pete attempts to locate his inner Céline Dion. Elsewhere, after discovering the age in which people lose their passion for life, the boys search for what most matters to them. Plus, one listener shares...

Nov 05, 202031 min

Woolly Mammoth Lollipops

On today’s show, Luke and Pete are parenting - or at least attempting to - as we chat all things birth-related, with rugby players delivering babies as well as the ins and outs of umbilical cords. Also, Pete’s belly button makes a surprise guest appearance! The boys then have a mammoth of a discussion surrounding melting glaciers, spear-throwing devices, and ditching supermarket frozen foods for preserved glacial animals. Also on the show, a storm of emails featuring head injuries, rat pits, and...

Nov 02, 202030 min

A Milky Affair

On today’s episode, Luke put on his NASA hat as he discusses the current asteroid over-probing pandemic. The boys then talk capital punishment and whether or not heinous crimes such as pooing into McDonald’s bags should carry such a penalty. Finally, we explore airport conspiracy theories and sour cream sauce entrepreneurs. All this topped off by Luke MILKING a story of his days working in ASDA’s dairy aisle. Get involved at hello@lukeandpeteshow.com! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-ou...

Oct 29, 202033 min

Has a vet ever operated on you?

On today’s episode, we hear about Luke’s pumpkin exploits and we get stuck into some special boat service chat. We also hear what’s been described as ‘the most depressing email ever’ from a listener who’s been operated on by a vet and Pete’s got some horrific admissions about what he’s been doing with superglue. Get involved at hello@lukeandpeteshow.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 202031 min

Inhaling our own toxins!

On today’s episode, Luke rinses Pete for his truly shocking dietary habits. The boys discuss the focus on black pain in various provider’s Black History Month collections. They also examine the slippery slope that is QAnon and debate what exactly drives people to believe such outlandish conspiracy theories. Plus, Luke and Pete debate the ethics of getting pissed at work and finish strong with strange (and accurate!) taxidermy animals. And Pete wants everyone to look up gibbons. Obviously. Hosted...

Oct 22, 202032 min

J-League Batteries

On today’s show, Pete endures public shaming for his more questionable online purchases, including a realistic latex mask of an old man that did not arrive as pictured! The boys also talk the finer points of Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen, critique some of its shocking cockney accents and dissect Luke’s movie night ritual. Also on the show, emails galore! One listener sparks a discussion about the exorbitant prices of dog knee surgery and there is a disconcerting amount of chat surrounding figures ...

Oct 19, 202033 min

Chicken satire

Doctor Donaldson and Professor Moore are here to enlighten you with more profound interrogations of the world around us. As Stan the t-rex skeleton is sold to a private collector, what are the chances he will end up at a London car boot? What is the true etymology of ‘awooga’? And why did Kim Jong-un burst into tears this week? If the late Cretaceous period is a little before your time, the chaps revisit 90s TV classics Gladiators and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. There is also an email from a...

Oct 15, 202030 min

An uncomfortable collection of twigs

Luke and Pete are back with more weird and wonderful conversation! Pete explains how he ended up concealing sixty wrestling figures in a farmer's field after a bizarre car boot shopping spree at the weekend. There are also more tales of work truancy and the pair dream up a Youtube channel for Luke’s dad that would quite simply be the most wholesome thing on the internet. Plus, they discuss how Buster Bloodvessel came to live on a narrowboat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Oct 12, 202035 min

You want that sock back, mate?

Luke and Pete are back with a particularly poo-heavy half hour. Luke marvels at cats’ theatrics when doing their business, while Pete outlines his dog’s peculiar case of constipation. Luke tries to rescue proceedings by probing Pete’s die-hard love for steampunk. The pair also reminisce about celebrity visitors at school, with Pete momentarily convinced that the Pope once came to Hartlepool. But one emailer recounts a far, far better cameo than that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Oct 08, 202035 min

Sniffer dogs are taking over

With grand piano and candelabra on hand, Luke and Pete talk pop culture divas. There’s also more chat about unnervingly effective sniffer dogs - and what exactly would Pete sniff out if he had a more powerful nose. Pete also tells of his extremely unlucky quest for a drink and the boys discuss some more cracking dildo-themed emails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 05, 202031 min

The Grand Central Terminal man cave

On today’s episode, Pete talks about a group of railway workers who got caught red handed making a man cave at work. Meanwhile, Luke explains why he’s reluctant to use a Kindle and we celebrate the news about dogs with the ability to detect covid. Also on the show, we explain the concept of meat raffles and reminisce about the classic noughties documentary ‘Britain’s Toughest Pub’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 01, 202035 min

Two old men yelling at clouds

On today’s episode, Luke and Pete are putting the fashion world to rights. Bum bags, flip flops and the new Man United kit are all being dissected this week. We’ve also got some more on the rumour about razor blades inside waterslides and we’re hearing from a disgruntled listener who asked his girlfriend to describe him using crisp flavours. Make sure you get in touch at hello@lukeandpeteshow.com and if you missed it, go and check out last Thursday’s episode ‘The Crappening’ to hear about Jim’s ...

Sep 28, 202032 min

The Crappening

It’s another Jim Campbell special! We’ve got some more news on Jim’s eccentric dad and an incredible story about Extinction Rebellion protestors ‘going floppy’. Also on this episode, Jim’s telling us about his night terrors and Luke’s indulging in some extra-terrestrial chat, which Pete usually doesn’t let anywhere near the Luke and Pete Show studio. All that, plus a brilliant email from a pilot who lost his wedding ring AND the story we’ve all been waiting for: THE CRAPPENING! Luke actually dow...

Sep 24, 202044 min

The Luke and Jim Show!

It’s Jim Campbell’s long overdue debut on the Luke and Pete Show! Whilst Pete’s on holiday in an unknown destination, Jim’s filling in and you’ll be unsurprised to hear that he’s taken to talking nonsense with Luke like a duck to water. On this episode, Luke and Jim are talking about some of their favourite childhood memories, including hearing Nirvana for the first time, going to waterparks and facing assault courses. There’s also a brilliant email from a listener who was taught by former profe...

Sep 21, 202041 min

Drinky drinky falling over person

Luke’s still in Scotland, so once again Pete had the pleasure of Chris Tilly’s company for today’s episode! The topics discussed include Chris falling over drunk, the video game character Max Payne and tardigrades. Also on this episode, Chris and Pete have an email from an ‘anonymous illegal rave whistle blower’, there’s a new beer drinking activity to be debated and Pete tells Chris about Daniel Lambert, an 18th century man who weighed 52 stone. Make sure you check out Chris’ podcast - Clash of...

Sep 17, 202033 min

A sexed up ET

Luke’s off gallivanting in Scotland! So for today’s episode, Pete is joined by Clash of the Titles’ host: Chris Tilly. Consequently, there's a whole load of film chat, including dodgy K-Pax merchandise, 80s action classics and weird novel adaptations. Also on this episode, Chris and Pete chat about the time Pete ate some mystery meat sent to him by a listener and the boys also discuss a piece of Russian facial recognition software that Pete’s been using… The emails have been flooding in! Includi...

Sep 14, 202031 min

A fare skipper banged to rights

Pete’s been caught red-handed skipping train fares and Luke’s got a story about a suspicious looking sandwich being mistaken for heroin. Also on today’s show: school nurses, a cherub getting a particularly unsavoury body graft and niche movie merchandise. Get stuck in at hello@lukeandpeteshow.com! ***Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Sep 11, 202037 min

Liquid nitrogen in a Yakult

On today’s episode, we’re talking about the work of John Cage, what makes a good roast dinner and why Pete is not to be trusted with the company credit card under any circumstances. Also on today’s show, we’ve got an email from a listener who swallowed his wedding ring and is desperately clinging to the Luke and Pete Show for guidance. All that, as well as Clapham Junction, pregnancy tests and a church organ. ***Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. It me...

Sep 07, 202035 min
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