Old Mates New Laughs Podcast

Strap in, cadets — we’re cracking open Fighting Fantasy #4: Starship Traveller, and things go off-rails faster than our malfunctioning warp drive.Join Brendan, Andy, and Mike as they boldly go into the cosmos with absolutely no training, very little strategy, and two captains who definitely shouldn’t be in charge of anything with buttons. Expect aliens, star maps, questionable leadership, and the kind of decision-making that would get us court-martialed in any real star fleet.This is Part 1 of our interstellar adventure, and somehow we’ve already caused trouble. Classic us!Grab your space snacks and dive in — the galaxy won’t save itself!Follow us, Like, and Subscribe on our website or socials...Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=enTwtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcastBlue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social

This week, the Old Mates dive headfirst into the glittery, chaotic, wonderfully cheesy world of 90s one hit wonders and the rise of boy bands and girl groups.From the bands who ruled the world (for about five minutes) to the choreographed heartthrobs who wallpapered our bedroom walls, we’re reliving the era of:The catchiest hits that vanished faster than dial-up internetBoyband harmonies smoother than a Galaxy RippleGirl groups who defined a generationThe lyrics that made sense… and the ones that absolutely didn’tThe songs EVERYONE bought… but no one will admit to nowExpect nostalgia, questionable dance moves, stories from our teenage years, and enough musical flashbacks to resurrect Smash Hits magazine.Join us for laughs, memories, and the kind of joyful chaos only the 90s could deliver.Follow us, Like, and Subscribe on our website or socials...Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=enTwtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcastBlue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social

This week the lads strap on their parka jackets, lace up their Adidas Gazelles, and head straight into the noisy, swaggering world of 90s Britpop. From the Blur vs Oasis war that split families down the middle, to the rise of Pulp, Suede, Elastica and the indie boom that made every teenager think they needed a guitar… we’re digging into the decade that defined a generation.Brendan, Andy & Mike relive the soundtracks of their youth — the festival anthems, the late-night MTV sessions, the singles that lived forever on mixtapes, and the albums that absolutely were not as deep as we pretended they were.Plus: 🎸 Who actually won the Britpop war? 🥊 Which bands aged like wine… and which aged like warm milk? 🇬🇧 Why Britpop captured the UK so completely (and whether it still holds up today).It’s loud, it’s nostalgic, and it’s full of 90s swagger — jump in and relive the Britpop era!Follow us, Like, and Subscribe on our website or socials...Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=enTwtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcastBlue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social

This week, the Old Mates are getting dangerously honest.We’re diving into our guilty pleasures — the movies, songs, TV shows, snacks, and habits that make us grin even though we absolutely shouldn’t. From Mike’s suspiciously detailed love of musicals, to Andy’s secret menu item that should not exist!, to Brendan’s questionable social distancing confession... it’s all coming out.Expect:💿 Embarrassing admissions galore📺 Retro references that’ll make you blush😂 Merciless roasting (mainly Andy)🎧 A reminder that we all have that one playlist we’d never play in publicPlus: Andy’s One Star Film Review returns — and it’s somehow worse than last week.Come for the laughs, stay for the shame spiral.Got a guilty pleasure you think can top ours? Message us — we’ll read the best ones next time!Follow us, Like, and Subscribe on our website or socials...Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=enTwtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcastBlue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social

We’re back in the 90s!After realising one episode wasn’t nearly enough to contain the denim, dial-up and blockbuster brilliance of the decade, we return with the movies we missed the first time around — the cult classics, forgotten gems, guilty rewatches and “wait… THAT was a 90s film?” surprises.Whether you grew up renting films from the local shop or wearing out tapes taped off the telly, this one’s pure nostalgia.Got a 90s favourite we still missed? Message us — we want your hot takes 🔥 (Unless it's Batman & Robin. Then keep it.)

It’s spooky season! 🎃 This week, the lads dive into Halloween memories, dodgy costumes, and the bizarre origins of the holiday itself. Brendan and Mike brave the cinematic disaster that is Thankskilling (2009) — a film that proves not all turkeys are meant for dinner, meaning Andy sits this one out (the lucky git).Expect scares, laughs, and a few “what the hell did we just hear?” moments.So light your pumpkins, lock your doors, and join us for a Halloween episode that’s more trick than treat!Follow us, Like, and Subscribe on our website or socials...Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=enTwtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcastBlue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social

Grab your popcorn and rewind the VHS, because this week the lads are diving into the ultimate nostalgia trip — their Top 5 Best Movies of the 90s!From dinosaurs that roared louder than the box office to epic stories that left us sobbing on the sofa, Brendan, Andy and Mike are gobsmacked, laugh, and actually agree on a film over which 90s classics deserve a place in cinema history.Expect hot takes on some of the films that didn't quite make the list, although I'm sure you'd have to agree that a top 5 just isn't fair, and plenty of “how was that 30 years ago?!” moments.Plus — a questionable Andy’s One Star Film Review, and the return of “What Did We Learn This Week?”, featuring a fact so random it could have come from Blockbuster’s bargain bin.So whack on your rewind button, settle in with a dodgy tub of popcorn, and join us for a big slice of 90s movie magic — Old Mates style.Follow us, Like, and Subscribe on our website or socials...Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=enTwtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcastBlue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social

Remember when TV ads were mini-movies, jingles got stuck in your head for weeks, and you actually looked forward to the breaks? This week, the Old Mates rewind to the 90s to relive the commercials that defined a generation — from the emotional to the utterly bizarre.Brendan can’t believe how many involved alcohol, Andy insists the AOL lady was definitely flirting, and Mike bursts into song talking aboot sweets!There’s trivia, laughs, and memories you didn’t know you still had — all wrapped up with Andy’s latest One Star Film Review.So grab a cuppa, hum a jingle, and join us as we ask: why don’t they make ads like that anymore?Follow us, Like, and Subscribe on our website or socials...Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=enTwtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcastBlue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social

This week, the lads hand the mic over to you! It’s our very first Ask Us Anything episode — and you lot ask some crackers. From the utterly ridiculous to the surprisingly heartfelt, we tackle your questions about life, our show, the 80s, the 90s, our most embarrasing moments, and why Andy either ate sausages or seemed to be drinking!Expect nostalgia, nonsense, and a few truths that probably should’ve stayed off the record. Got a question for next time? Drop us a message on social media or email oldmatesnewlaughs@gmail.com — we might just answer it (badly).Follow us, Like, and Subscribe on our website or socials...Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=enTwtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcastBlue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social