Old Mates New Laughs Podcast

It all comes down to this. In the final part of our Caverns of the Snow Witch adventure, we face whatever lies at the heart of the caverns—and deal with the consequences of every decision we’ve made along the way. Will we survive? Will we completely mess it up? Will Andy do an accent that sounds the same as every other accent he's done on other episodes? (Yes) Expect tension, chaos, and a very Old...

We’re back with Part 2 of our Fighting Fantasy Adventure play through of book number 9 - C averns of the Snow Witch —and things are already spiralling. After making our way into the caverns (against all better judgement), we now find ourselves deeper underground, facing tougher choices, stranger encounters, and increasing danger at every turn. The stakes are rising, the path forward is unclear, an...

This week on Old Mates New Laughs , we’re diving back into another classic Fighting Fantasy adventure— Caverns of the Snow Witch . Three mates, one story, and a series of decisions that will almost certainly come back to haunt us. In Part 1, we begin our journey into the frozen north, tracking a dangerous enemy and finding ourselves at the mercy of a massive snow beast, and it already feels like a...

This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we raise our swords and shout “BY THE POWER OF GREYSKULL!” as we dive headfirst into the world of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. We kick things off with the classic cartoon — our memories of it, whether it was actually any good, and how much of it is just pure nostalgia doing the heavy lifting. From iconic villains (yes, Skeletor is the GOAT, but who els...

It all comes down to this!! In the final part of our Scorpion Swamp adventure, we attempt to survive the last stretch of one of the strangest Fighting Fantasy books ever made. Between deadly encounters, confusing pathways, and our increasingly desperate attempts to remember where we’ve already been, the swamp has officially broken our brains. The tension is high. The dice, at times have been cruel...

We’re back in Scorpion Swamp … and somehow still alive. After choosing our spells and quest in part one, we continue our journey through the swamp’s tangled paths, mysterious encounters, and increasingly suspicious characters. The map is becoming a mess, the dice are rarely turning against us, and we’re starting to realise this swamp might actually be trying to kill us... with kindness. This week...

This week on the Old Mates New Laughs Podcast, we kick off our latest Fighting Fantasy adventure with one of the most unique gamebooks in the series — Scorpion Swamp. Known for its open-world style exploration, magical gems, and multiple quest paths, this swamp is packed with danger, confusion, and absolutely no clear sense of direction whatsoever. Armed with questionable instincts and a magic rin...

This week on Old Mates New Laughs , it’s time for another Ask Us Anything — and as always, things get a little... chaotic. We’ve got a fresh batch of questions covering everything from the hilarious and nostalgic to the slightly spicy and brutally honest. Nothing is off-limits… which might have been a mistake. Expect: Questionable opinions A few confessions Some mild roasting And at least one answ...

This is it — the final part of our journey through The Island of the Lizard King . After battling through swamps, creatures, and some of our own questionable choices, it all comes down to this. One final push to see if we can complete the adventure… or fall at the last hurdle. The stakes are high, the danger is real, and every decision could be our last. Will we succeed? Or has this been building...

We’re back in The Island of the Lizard King … and somehow, we’re still alive. In Part 2, we head deeper into the adventure — where the dangers increase, the stakes get higher, and our decision-making continues to be questionable at best. After making it through the early stages, we now face tougher challenges, stranger encounters, and the growing feeling that this might not end well. Will we turn...

This week on Old Mates New Laughs , we’re back in the world of Fighting Fantasy — and this time we’re taking on The Island of the Lizard King . In Part 1, we begin our journey into a dangerous land of swamps, strange creatures, and very questionable decisions. As always, we set off into the unknown, and immediately start making choices that may or may not come back to haunt us. Will we survive the...

This week on Old Mates New Laughs , we’re heading back to the 80s for one of the most unique (and stressful) kids TV shows ever made — Knightmare . If you’ve never seen it, imagine this: one kid wearing a helmet so they can’t see anything, wandering through a fantasy dungeon… while their mates shout instructions at them in a panic... Simple. We’re diving into everything that made Knightmare so mem...

This week on Old Mates New Laughs , we’re having a bit of a moan… because we’re talking about the pettiest things that make us irrationally angry. Not the big stuff — oh no. We’re diving into the little things. The everyday annoyances that shouldn’t bother us… but absolutely do. From slow walkers and supermarket etiquette meltdowns to football commentators and Facebook Residents groups, we’re airi...

This is it… the final part of our journey through Deathtrap Dungeon . After battling through traps, monsters, and our own questionable decision-making, it all comes down to this. One last push to see if we can actually make it out of the dungeon alive… or fall at the final hurdle. In Part 3, the stakes are higher, the dangers are deadlier, and every choice feels like it could be our last. Will we...

We’re back in Deathtrap Dungeon… and somehow, the guys still alive! In Part 2 of our Fighting Fantasy adventure, we head deeper into the dungeon — where the traps get deadlier, the monsters get nastier, and our decision-making somehow gets even worse. After just about surviving the opening stages, we now find ourselves facing tougher choices, higher stakes, and the growing realisation that this du...

This week on Old Mates New Laughs , we’re back in the world of Fighting Fantasy — and this time we’re taking on one of the most infamous adventures of them all… Deathtrap Dungeon . A deadly competition. A dungeon filled with traps, monsters, and questionable design choices. And two idiots who think they’ve got a chance. (Brendan reads the book so is obviously not an idiot!) In Part 1, Andy & M...

This week on Old Mates New Laughs , we’re stepping into the world of horror as we take a deep dive into the Scream franchise. With the latest instalment hitting cinemas, we thought it was the perfect time to go back to where it all began and revisit one of the most influential horror series of the last few decades. We’re talking: The legendary opening scene that shocked audiences The “rules” of su...

This week on Old Mates New Laughs , we’re talking about jobs — specifically the ones that came before anything resembling a “career”. We’re going right back to where it all started: first jobs, weekend shifts, part-time work, and the strange collection of roles that somehow paid us real money to do questionable things. From retail nightmares and awkward customer interactions to terrible managers a...

We’re back in Central Perk for Part 2 of our Friends deep dive. Last time we looked at why Friends became such a cultural phenomenon and some of the most iconic episodes and moments. This week, we’re getting into the debates... Who was actually the worst friend? Which character feels the most relatable now we’re older? What’s the best running gag? And which guest appearance completely stole the sh...

This week on Old Mates New Laughs , we’re diving into one of the biggest TV shows of all time — Friends. From its rise in the '90s to becoming a global phenomenon that defined an entire generation, we’re taking a nostalgic look back at why Friends captured the world’s attention the way it did. In Part 1, we chat about: Why Friends became such a cultural juggernaut Some of the best episodes ever ma...

This week on Old Mates New Laughs , we’re heading back to the 1980s — a time when action heroes had biceps bigger than their dialogue, explosions were mandatory, and nobody ever reloaded their gun. We’re diving into the golden age of action films to chat about: The biggest blockbuster hits of the decade Cult classics that flew under the radar The different sub-genres that defined 80s action cinema...

Valentine’s Day — the most romantic day of the year… or the most awkward? This week, the lads take a nostalgic wander through Valentine’s growing up: school crushes, badly written cards, and the pressure to suddenly become romantic at about 13 years old. From grand gestures that missed the mark to moments that still make us cringe years later, we look at how our ideas of love have changed (and how...

We’re back, for a final time, in the lawless streets of Port Blacksand as our City of Thieves adventure continues… and things are getting messy. In Part 3, the dice are cruel, the choices questionable, and trust is in very short supply. From shady characters and back-alley danger to moments where we probably should’ve just walked away (but obviously didn’t), this episode is peak Fighting Fantasy c...

We return to the filthy streets of Port Blacksand — and somehow things haven't yet gone from bad to worse. In Part Two of City of Thieves , our adventure continues as we stumble through taverns, traps, and terrible choices with the confidence of men who absolutely should know better by now. Gold is scarce, danger is everywhere, and every decision feels like it could end the run instantly. Expect r...

We’re back in the world of Fighting Fantasy , and this time the dice have dumped us into the murky, stab-happy streets of Port Blacksand… the City of Thieves . In Part One, we begin our adventure armed with questionable stats, poor instincts, and absolutely no street smarts whatsoever. There are shady characters, dodgy deals, pubs you definitely shouldn’t drink in, and choices that feel bad the mo...