185: Pete's holiday blues and Sam's big announcement
6/21/202654 min
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 takes a bizarre turn involving candy.
The boys also discuss the new social media ban for under 16s, Pete gives his unfiltered take on Molly Mae's baby name, and Sam drops a big announcement. PLUS, Sam's forfeit goes horribly wrong....you won't want to miss.
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00:00 Introduction
03:51 Holiday Mode
16:54 Making Friends on Holiday
24:43 The Under 16's Social Media Ban
30:54 Barbecuing and Gardening
40:54 Midlife Crisis
45:00 Strictly Come Dancing Announcement
50:32 Sam Vomits on the Pod
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Sam Thompson· Host1:01
[gentle music] No, I actually genuinely do, on my life, on my life I do.
Pete Wicks· Host1:06
All right. The doctor said that?
Sam Thompson· Host1:07
Yeah, I've got... And I've got antis.
Pete Wicks· Host1:08
Right. Have you got a note?
Sam Thompson· Host1:10
I haven't got a no- I'm not bringing a note into the podcast.
Pete Wicks· Host1:13
Right. Well, I don't believe you, actually.
Sam Thompson· Host1:13
Fine. Fuck it, I will bring a note.
Pete Wicks· Host1:15
All right.
Sam Thompson· Host1:15
I will get a fucking note.
Pete Wicks· Host1:16
Fine. I don't believe you.
Sam Thompson· Host1:17
I will get a note.
Pete Wicks· Host1:18
I think you've self-diagnosed.
Sam Thompson· Host1:19
No. [laughs] Well, I did self-diagnose.
Pete Wicks· Host1:21
There you go.
Sam Thompson· Host1:21
And no, but then I went there- Yeah ... and went, "I'm pretty sure I've got tonsillitis."
Pete Wicks· Host1:25
Right.
Sam Thompson· Host1:25
And went and looked down my throat. She went, "Oh, I can see the white spots."
Pete Wicks· Host1:28
Yeah. Right,