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Staying Relevant

Staying Relevant

By: Staying Relevant Productions
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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. 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.Staying Relevant
Episodes
  • 168: Giovanna Fletcher tells Pete some home truths
    Feb 23 2026

    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 spotlight, and the unexpected rule that’s kept their relationship strong for decades. She also delivers some brutally honest dating advice to Pete - and exposes exactly where he’s been going wrong.


    Plus, Giovanna reveals her link to Paddington Bear - and Pete announces he’s going to visit him himself…

    (00:00) Introduction

    (01:29) Meeting Giovanna

    (05:46) CoppaFeel Treks and Giovanna's Experience

    (12:54) Giovanna's Footwear on the Trek

    (25:18) Giovanna and Tom Fletcher's Love Story

    (32:05) Advice for Pete

    (34:07) Giovanna's link to Paddington Bear

    (44:51) Tom Fletcher's Work on Paddington

    📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)

    💌 Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and first access to announcements: https://staying-relevant-newsletter-04a632.beehiiv.com

    🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast

    🎬 Follow SR Productions on Instagram for more from the team: https://www.instagram.com/stayingrelevantproductions/

    📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:

    https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook

    🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/

    And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!


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    53 mins
  • Sam and Pete Rant Off: Who’s the biggest Karen?!
    Feb 19 2026

    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 bigger jump than we remembered.


    Then it descends into a proper rant off as we hand the floor to both of them and ask the important question: who is the biggest Karen? From brushing your teeth in the office to people walking on a treadmill, we put the scenarios to the boys and let them see how comes out on top!

    (00:00) Introduction

    (01:59) Pancake Day rant

    (04:11) Pete's been busy...

    (06:12) Pete's Glow Up

    (15:13) English Teacher's Crush on Digital Josh

    (21:04) Sam vs. Pete rant off

    (28:21) Tonsil Stone Experience

    📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)

    💌 Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and first access to announcements: https://staying-relevant-newsletter-04a632.beehiiv.com

    🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast

    🎬 Follow SR Productions on Instagram for more from the team: https://www.instagram.com/stayingrelevantproductions/

    🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/

    And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!

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    31 mins
  • 167: The boys react to BIG news...
    Feb 16 2026

    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. They also unpack how men really handle getting dumped, Pete dives into scandalous office “water cooler” chat, and we touch back on Sam's unlikely new celeb OBSESSION.


    Oh and what would be their niche if they started a YouTube channel? You’re not ready.

    (00:00) Introduction

    (00:55) Housekeeping and Business Updates

    (04:36) Pete's Award Loss and Virgin Island

    (09:25) Office life and Water Cooler Chat

    (12:25) Pete's Facial Hair Debate

    (18:46) The Laptop Setup Drama

    (22:13) Pete's Dishy Cloth in Police Custody

    (30:45) Sam reacts to Molly Mae's Pregnancy Announcement

    (33:32) How Would Pete Announce a Baby?

    (39:50) Dinner with Pippa

    (43:32) Sam's World War 2 Obsession

    (47:48) Sam's Youtube Channel Dreams

    (51:06) Dating Kendall Jenner?

    📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)

    💌 Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and first access to announcements: https://staying-relevant-newsletter-04a632.beehiiv.com

    🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast

    🎬 Follow SR Productions on Instagram for more from the team: https://www.instagram.com/stayingrelevantproductions/

    📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book:

    https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook

    🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here: https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/

    And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!

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

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    54 mins
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It’s very rare to find such an Absolute comedy Duo
Honestly could be the next Ant & Dec! I’ve followed you both every since Celebs go dating & you are both hilarious & both attractive 🙌🏻 loving the podcast!

Should be the next Ant & Dec

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you guys are hilarious! get me through my night shift giggling away looking like a loon 😂

brilliant bants

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hilarious! Helping with the night feeds and the many walks with my 12w old boy! thanks boys! 😁

brilliant!

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love these 2 so much. keep em coming boy's
they need their own show

Funny. Great Friendship

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I have loved Sam since Celebs go dating. I didn't even know who Pete was until Sam was on I'm a celebrity and Pete went to visit him in the jungle. I have to say, I was unsure about Pete, couldn't work out if he was Grumpy Dwarf or Snow white. He appeared to love Sam but hate him at the same time. I didn't really get it. This did mean that Pete was not on my list of favourite people and I probably did an eye roll whenever he was mentioned.
None the less, I loved Sam so much, I decided to give Staying Relevant a listen. What a great decision that was. I absolutely love this podcast. You two are the perfect pairing. Pete, I feel like I understand you more now, you are in fact both Grumpy Dwarf and Snow White (without the constant annoying singing and cleaning) and I LOVE it. I love how Pete hates everything and doesn't even care. Is it an act, or is he really like that? I think he really is like that, and has little tolerance for people, stupidity, and the world. (Me too Pete, me too)
Sam and your love for everything makes me so happy every time I listen to the podcast.
This is a great wholesome podcast of two wonderful people just doing life together and sharing their adventures with the rest of us. Please never stop what you are doing, I NEED Pete and Sam in my life!

Is Pete Grumpy Dwarf or Snow White?

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