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Staying Relevant
by Staying Relevant Productions
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 [email protected] This has been a Staying Relevant Production. <p style='color:grey; font-si
Episodes
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Sam and Pete's search history exposed!
Sam and Pete FINALLY discuss our podcast name… and what would they call it if they were starting over again today? PLUS, Sam and Pete debate what counts as showing off and where to draw the line. Sam’s been busy in the SR office replying to listener emails, but there’s more to get into as he…
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201: Sam’s big plans and Pete surprises us all…
This week Sam and Pete are back and on day 21 of working together (no, they haven't killed each other yet!) and things are getting questionable… From trying on thongs to Pete taking a fall, the boys are putting themselves through it! Sam reveals his plans to return to YouTube, shares when is the...
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Sam & Pete Are Trying WHAT Next Week?!
We put the boys through an M&S Christmas taste test, but can resident Scrooge Pete be won over? From lobster crisps to custard cream spread, they give their verdict on this year’s festive snacks. Plus, Pete’s VERY questionable pronunciation of Doritos… Is Pete Wicks single-handedly increasing…
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200: The Journey to 200!
It's our 200th episode and Sam and Pete take a trip down memory lane. The boys look back on their wildest moments, test each other’s memories, and celebrate how far they've come since the early episodes. Pete gets absolutely roasted on daytime TV, discusses how Sam has changed since Pete got…
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How Well Do Sam & Pete REALLY Know Each Other?!
On this week’s bonus, we’re putting Sam and Pete’s friendship to the test… as the boys take on a word-guessing challenge, where they have just 15 words to get the other person to guess seven answers. Do the boys succeed?! Then, it’s time for Sam and Pete’s winter arc. From Pete attempting to…
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199: Sam officially took it too far...
This week’s episode gets VERY messy as the boys discuss a recent team day out that involved Sam farting and shoving it in Producer Pippa’s face, plus the moment Sam completely ruined Pete’s day… Pete is officially in his gym AND cooking era, while Sam is officially in his ''unc'' era. … AND...…
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Would Sam & Pete Betray Each Other on Celebrity Traitors?!
On this week’s bonus, are Sam and Pete about to become actors?! Maybe not quite… but the boys discuss their hopes of landing a cameo in the upcoming Inbetweeners film. With Celeb Traitors starting next week, Sam and Pete reveal who they’re backing before asking the bigger question… how would the...
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198: Sam wants to know if he’s still number 1…
Sam and Pete are back together again - and they’ve got a LOT to catch up on. They exclusively reveal some details about their new TV show and expose their BMIs. And... the boys enter their sporty era… with Pete already eyeing up a tournament (Joe Marler we're looking at you!). PLUS, Pete reveals...
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The Ultimate Pete Wicks Starter Pack
On this week’s bonus, we’re finding out what really makes a Pete Wicks starter pack…Josh and Producer Pippa have put together everything they think is essential to being Pete, from his food order to the non-negotiable pistachio latte. But does Pete actually agree with their choices?! We also put...
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197: Pete Wicks is in the HOT seat
Sam’s away, so we’ve brought in two very special guests… Producer Pippa and Digital Josh! Pete spills the tea on what REALLY happened at the NTAs, including that joke. PLUS, Pete reacts to his girlfriend Liv's latest podcast revelations, spills the details of the surprise birthday escape, and...
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Sam’s Ultimate Pete Wicks Test
Will Best joins us for a special bonus episode as he and Sam go head-to-head in a Staying Relevant version of Mastermind… Will previously won Celebrity Mastermind with Danny Dyer as his specialist subject, so we thought it was only right to put his knowledge to the test once again. And with Pete...
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196: Will Best SPILLS the Strictly Tea
Whilst Pete's away, Will Best joins Sam and reveals his Strictly favourites, biggest dancing struggles and what winning would REALLY mean to him... PLUS he’s got some serious behind the scenes gossip… And with Big Brother just round the corner, Will reveals its new format and predicts how Pete...
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Pete exposes what influencers REALLY think...
On this week’s bonus, Sam and Pete are back together and they’ve got some big questions to tackle… We start with the viral Yo-Chi hype as the Australian frozen yoghurt brand has officially landed in London. Sam and Pete reveal their go to orders and, as you can probably guess, one is very...
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195: Pete's BACK and calls out Sam!
The boys are finally back together, and Pete has returned from Thailand with a whole new look and reveals why he nearly didn’t make it home… PLUS, Pete sets the record straight on what really happened when Sam first met Tally, before calling Sam out over his recent Iain Stirling episode. The boys...
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Pippa reveals what Sam & Pete are REALLY Like!
With Pete away, Producer Pippa has finally been promoted from the producer seat to the big chair as she joins Sam for this week’s episode. And with no Pete around to keep us in check, there’s quite a lot to catch up on. We have a big debrief on Bongo’s Bingo and just how much Pete enjoyed...
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194: Iain Stirling spills Love Island secrets!
With Pete away, Sam is joined by Iain Stirling! We hear about his unlikely journey from studying law to becoming one of the biggest voices in British TV. Sam also begins fanboying (shock) when Iain tells us about his twitch channel. Of course Sam has now asked (forced) Iain to game with him. The...
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Staying Relevant Does Come Dine With Me?!
After taste-testing their fair share of viral M&S products, Sam and Pete reveal what product they would develop uf they worked there.Pete’s creation is predictably sweet, while Sam has taken things in a slightly more rogue direction. And the food chat doesn’t stop there, as the boys discuss the...
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193: Can Sam and Pete beat Paul Sinha The Chaser?!
Paul Sinha, best known as one of the Chasers on The Chase, joins Sam and Pete this week! The boys chat to Paul about his varied career, from starting out as a GP before realising he much preferred the idea of being a stand-up comedian, to becoming one of the country’s best-known quizzers and, of...
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Sam’s Girlfriend Tally Reveals What Sam is REALLY Like...
It’s a very special guest on Staying Relevant this week whilst Pete is away… Tally is here! Tally reveals what Sam is ACTUALLY like behind closed doors, away from the podcast and all the chaos of Staying Relevant. They chat about how they first met, their early dating days and the story of their...
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192: Sam’s big news and Pete’s leaving us?
This week, Pete discusses why he's leaving us... Before he heads off, the boys tackle one of life's biggest debates: should Christmas decorations ever go up in July? And, are flip flops acceptable in the city, or should they stay at the beach? Sam also shares some exciting news as he lands a…
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Sam Got THOUSANDS Of Messages About This…
Pete’s nicknames for Liv lead to a realisation that Sam might be seriously lacking in the pet-name department with Tally. So Pete puts him to the test with a little role play to see whether Sam can naturally pull off a few new pet names… Sam and Pete are getting nostalgic this week as they debate...
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191: Sam reveals his big birthday plans
It's Sam's birthday, and he's revealing some unexpected plans involving a special girls' day out, taking up gymnastics, and reacting to a birthday message from his gaming mates that didn't quite go to plan. Plus, a very special surprise guest joins him as co host!!! Pete shares the story of the...
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Sam & Pete Reveal Their Love Languages...
Pete and Sam dive into love languages this week to find out whether they're more alike than they thought or complete opposites. Plus from their penalty shoot-out last week, the boys also debate whether either of them could genuinely compete at a national level in a sport, with Sam's chosen event...
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190: Pete Wicks hard launches
This week, Pete explains the social media hard launch everyone's been talking about... before casually revealing he can backflip? Sam makes a public plea to a very special guest to finally come on the podcast, opens up about his surprising new dream job, and reveals the birthday plans he's...
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Pete Wicks Has Had Enough… Again
Queue jumpers, consider yourselves warned... Pete's on yet another rant about people who push in, before completely losing it over Sam queuing for the cinema. Elsewhere, the boys reveal which kitchen appliance they'd be and which day of the week sums them up best, with in depth reasonings Plus, a...
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189: Pete opens up about his trip to Ibiza
Guys... it's finally happened. Pete breaks his silence on THAT Ibiza video. And we even get a few name drops. Our time has come. Plus, the boys relive the team prank that went spectacularly wrong, the disastrous game of bums nobody wants to remember, and celebrate England's World Cup win... that...
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Do the Thomas Brothers get Botox?!
The Thomas brothers stick around with Sam for the bonus, where they chat about their arguments, who’s the most stubborn when it comes to breaking the silence, and how long they can actually go without speaking to each other. They also put their Gen Z knowledge to the test, finding out who’s the...
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188: The Thomas Brothers drop a bombshell
This week, Sam is joined by the Thomas brothers where Scott opens up about his time on Love Island, the boys look back at life before fame and share the hilarious moments they realised they were all officially famous. PLUS, Adam reflects on his iconic I’m a Celebrity live TV moment, and Ryan…
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Sam LIED to Pete...
How many children would it actually take to bring Pete down in a fight? It's the important question that's dividing the boys this week, alongside another heated debate over whether eggs belong in the fridge. Elsewhere, Sam puts Pete's knowledge of Gen Z dating to the test, from breadcrumbing to...
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187: Sam met WHO???
This week, the boys deep dive into all things football, from Pete's "football hooligan" reputation and favourite England players to some questionable school football memories. Sam reveals the truth about meeting certain A listers, shared what really happens when interviewing at Staying Relevant...
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Are SR Heading to America?
Sam is still feeling a bit worse for wear from the TRICs on this bonus episode, which might explain some of the more baffling answers he gives to your questions. From the stat he’d most like floating above everyone’s head to whether he’d make a decent Prime Minister, Pete is left questioning...
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186: WE'RE WINNERS BABY!
You are now listening to a TWO-TIME TRIC Award winning podcast! Oh yeah! From arriving at the ceremony on a pedibus (with BuzzBalls, Sam on the AUX and an unexpected fish and chips stop) to Sam's QUESTIONABLE victory speech and a slightly chaotic drive home... we relive every moment of an...
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Who's more liked by the in-laws?
The Staying Relevant x Bongos Bingo summer party is officially happening, and there’s also some brand-new merch on the way to make sure the Relevanter family is fully kitted out for summer. The boys explain why they’d be absolutely terrible Love Islanders, from surviving villa life without…
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185: Pete's holiday blues and Sam's big announcement
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...
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Sam and Pete Agree for the First Time Ever?!
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...
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184: Unexpected people from Pete's past and Sam's forfeit
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.…
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Would Pete Really Give Everyone a Day Off If England Win?
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…
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183: Pete's most unexpected reveal yet!
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…
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Pete Has Been Liking WHAT Insta Photos?!
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.…
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182: Will Sam score at Soccer Aid?! (Spoiler: No)
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...
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How to Win Someone Back
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...
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181: Sam and Pete miss out on Strictly…
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...
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Pete and Sam’s Worst Dating Advice Yet
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…
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180: Sam's awkward encounter with The Queen!
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...
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Pete’s Guide to Not Giving a F*ck!
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?…
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179: Sam and Pete went to a party!
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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 [email protected]
This has been a Staying Relevant Production.
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