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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 also exclusively discuss their brand new TV show and tease a very exciting Staying Relevant announcement!! AND... With the NTAs around the corner, the boys reveal who they’re hoping to bump into on the big night !! 📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email [email protected] (great e-mail,…
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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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