{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67b065f55bd6cff300832571/6938659d34867e026de8eef7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Christmas Special: From the 80s to Today - Laughs, Chaos & a Bit of Heart","description":"<p>It’s Christmas at <em>Old Mates New Laughs</em> — which means festive chaos, childhood nostalgia, questionable traditions, and at least one story involving food, drink, and regret.</p><p><br></p><p>In this warm and merry episode, Brendan, Andy, and Mike unwrap everything from classic TV specials, to the to the festive decor that absolutely <em>made</em> the 90s. Expect terrible impressions, emotional tangents, and… somehow… a debate about whether Die Hard is a Christmas film (again).</p><p><br></p><p><strong>BUT</strong> we also know Christmas isn’t easy for everyone.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you experience loneliness, stress, grief, financial strain or just find the festivities overwhelming, you’re not alone — and we wanted to share some places that offer real help, support, and someone to talk to if you need it:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>• Samaritans (24/7 emotional support)</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.samaritans.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.samaritans.org/</a></p><p>Call free: 116 123</p><p><br></p><p><strong>• Mind (Mental health support &amp; guidance)</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mind.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.mind.org.uk/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>• CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably (Suicide prevention &amp; support for anyone struggling)</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.thecalmzone.net/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.thecalmzone.net/</a></p><p>Helpline: 0800 58 58 58</p><p><br></p><p><strong>• NHS Urgent Mental Health Helplines</strong></p><p>https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline</p><p><br></p><p><strong>• Age UK (Loneliness and support for older people)</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.ageuk.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.ageuk.org.uk/</a></p><p>Call: 0800 678 1602</p><p><br></p><p><strong>• Shelter (Housing support, homelessness help)</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://england.shelter.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://england.shelter.org.uk/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>• The Silver Line (Helpline for older people, open 24/7 including Christmas Day)</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/</a></p><p>Call: 0800 4 70 80 90</p><p><br></p><p>We hope this episode brings you some comfort, a few laughs, and that warm fuzzy feeling of hanging out with friends.</p><p><br></p><p>From our family to yours — take care of yourselves this Christmas. ❤️</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us, Like, and Subscribe on our website or socials...</p><p>Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcast</p><p>Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634</p><p>Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=en</p><p>Twtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcast</p><p>Blue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social</p>","author_name":"BMA Productions"}