Staying Relevant

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...

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...

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 selv...

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 invol...

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 an...

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 act...

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 2...

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 hec...

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...

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...

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 swimm...

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 en...

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 s...

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...

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 Marle...

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,...

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...

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...

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 anyo...

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&n...

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 addre...

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 m...

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...

🚨 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&n...

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 imperson...