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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 some relationship hypotheticals to Pete for the ultimate red or green flag verdict. From posting on Instagram but ignoring your messages to sharing your location on Find My Friends, which sees Pete and Pippa get a little heated on the topic… Then we put Gen Z against Millennials as the three reveal…
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Staying Relevant
Staying Relevant Productions · Comedy · English
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
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