{"podcast":{"title":"Staying Relevant","slug":"staying-relevant-5773943","podcast_index_feed_id":5773943,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/65e9b939fe108d0016acd0a7","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/staying-relevant-1","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/65e9b939fe108d0016acd0a7/1776846127615-8dff4f0a-4301-4d56-bf77-6d64735413ad.jpeg","author":"Staying Relevant","episode_count":325,"summary":"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 takes to stay relevant in the public eye today. Please note this series contains explicit language, adult themes and the consumption of alcohol. Listen by clicking 'Play' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever it is you're listening now. Make sure to Subscribe or Follow, Rate and Review to help others find the podcast. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @stayingrelevantpodcast. Subscribe to us on YouTube @stayingrelevantpodcast. To get in touch with the podcast, email hello@srproductions.co.uk This has been a Staying Relevant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T02:17:39.212113+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/staying-relevant-5773943"},"episode":{"title":"185: Pete's holiday blues and Sam's big announcement","slug":"185-pete-s-holiday-blues-and-sam-s-big-announcement","published_at":"2026-06-21T23:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/staying-relevant-5773943/185-pete-s-holiday-blues-and-sam-s-big-announcement","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/staying-relevant-5773943","url":"https://shows.acast.com/staying-relevant-1/episodes/185-sam-vomits-on-the-pod","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65e9b939fe108d0016acd0a7/e/6a3541db10895634d453036e/media.mp3","summary":"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. 📩📮 To get in touch with the podcast, email  hello@srproductions.co.uk  (great e-mail, we know) — 💌 Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and first access to announcements:  https://staying-relevant-newsletter-04a632.beehiiv.com — 🩶 Follow us on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @stayingrelevantpodcast — 🎬 Follow SR Productions on Instagram for more from the team:  https://www.instagram.com/stayingrelevantproductions/ — 📚 ORDER the Staying Relevant Book: https://linktr.ee/StayingRelevantBook — 🛍️ SHOP Staying Relevant Merchandise here:  https://www.stayingrelevantmerchandise.com/ — And of course...make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"This week, the boys reveal their most questionable holiday habits, settle the ultimate sunbed wars debate, and discuss whether a holiday romance is ever o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3260,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/staying-relevant-5773943/episodes/185-pete-s-holiday-blues-and-sam-s-big-announcement/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/staying-relevant-5773943/185-pete-s-holiday-blues-and-sam-s-big-announcement.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}