Old Mates New Laughs Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this debut episode of Old Mates New Laughs, Brendan, Andy, and Mike take a trip down movie memory lane. We share our Top 5 Favorite Films of All Time, break down the best and worst remakes, and debate the worst films we’ve ever seen. Plus, we dive into some of cinema’s most jaw-dropping twists—can you guess which ones made our list?

It’s a light-hearted chat packed with laughs, banter, and a sprinkle of nostalgia. Whether you’re a film fanatic or just here for the fun, we’ve got something for everyone.

Tune in, have a laugh, and don’t forget to join us next week for more hilarious conversations and random tangents! 🎬🎙️

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In this episode of Old Mates New Laughs, Brendan, Andy, and Mike rewind the clock to the golden age of 80s TV commercials—a time of catchy jingles, bizarre mascots, and ads that definitely wouldn’t fly today!

We’re breaking down:

📺 The commercials we still can’t get out of our heads

😲 The ones that made us say, "How did they get away with that?!"

🚫 And the ads that would NEVER be made now

Of course, we’ve also got our usual nonsense, including:

📢 What We Learned This Week

🎬 Andy’s 1-Star Horror Corner (brace yourself, it’s a "good" one)

It’s another fun-filled episode packed with nostalgia, laughs, and the usual off-topic detours. So grab a cuppa, press play, and let’s take a trip back to the 80s!

And don’t forget—next week, we’re diving into 80s Kids TV! What were your childhood favourites? Let us know!

🎧 Listen now!

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80s Kids TV: The Shows That Shaped Our Childhoods! 📺🎶

This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we’re diving back into the golden age of 80s kids' TV! From Saturday morning chaos to after-school must-watches, we’re reminiscing about the shows that defined our childhoods.

🦸‍♂️ The best (and worst) TV villains

🎶 Theme tunes we still remember word-for-word

📺 Shows we thought were amazing… but were they really?

🤔 The ones that definitely wouldn’t be made today!

Plus, our usual dose of nonsense, nostalgia, and Andy’s One-Star Film Review!

Join us for a trip down memory lane, and don’t forget to tell us your favourite 80s kids’ TV shows! 🎙️✨

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Before Netflix, before streaming, before even having more than four channels, there was 80s TV—and it was glorious. This week, Brendan, Andy, and Mike take a deep dive into the shows that defined a generation.

We’re talking:

🎭 Soaps & dramas – did your family watch Brookside or Highway to Heaven?

🤣 Comedy classics – from Only Fools and Horses to Blackadder

💡 Game shows – back when prizes were bizarre and presenters were terrifying

🎶 Unforgettable theme tunes – can you still hum the Grange Hill intro?

Plus, we reveal the TV shows we thought were amazing at the time but turned out to be absolute rubbish, and the ones that still hold up today!

Join us for non-stop nostalgia, plenty of laughs, and a few strong opinions! Hit play now and relive the telly that made the 80s truly iconic.

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Get ready for a nostalgic bite of the past as Brendan, Andy, and Mike take a trip back to the 80s food scene! 🍕🍭

We’re talking Top 5 sweets & snacks, the school dinners that haunted us, the legendary treats that disappeared, and the foods we thought were amazing but were actually questionable at best. 🤢

Plus, expect plenty of laughs, debates over the ultimate chocolate bar, and a few food-related childhood traumas along the way.

So grab a Wagon Wheel, pour yourself a glass of Panda Pop, and join us for another fun-filled episode of Old Mates, New Laughs!

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Dust off your Walkman and rewind that cassette tape—it’s time for an 80s music deep dive! This week on Old Mates, New Laughs, Brendan, Mike, and Andy are cranking up the nostalgia with the songs, artists, and sounds that shaped a generation.

🎤 From power ballads to synth-pop bangers

🎸 The rise of MTV & iconic music videos

💿 Vinyl vs. cassette tapes – the great debate

🤘 The legendary rock bands that still hold up today

🕺 And yes, we’re talking about those cheesy one-hit wonders we secretly love!

So grab your neon leg warmers, turn up the volume, and let’s relive the decade when music truly rocked!

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Before smartphones and Wi-Fi, there was the wild world of 80s tech—a time when computers loaded via cassette tapes, phones were firmly attached to walls, and gaming meant joysticks with exactly one button! 🎮📺

In this episode of Old Mates New Laughs, Brendan, Andy, and Mike take a nostalgic trip back to the gadgets, gizmos, and glorious tech fails that shaped our childhoods. From the ZX Spectrum vs. Commodore 64 battle to VHS vs. Betamax wars, we’re covering all the weird and wonderful technology that we somehow survived!

Expect plenty of laughs, some questionable tech memories, and at least one moment where we realise just how old we are! 🤦‍♂️

📻 Press play, rewind your brain, and join us for the ultimate 80s tech throwback!

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Step back into the totally tubular world of 80s fashion! In this episode, Brendan, Mike, and Andy dive deep into the iconic clothing trends, statement accessories, and unforgettable hairstyles that ruled the UK during the 1980s. From the neon colours and oversized power suits to the rise of designer brands like Vivienne Westwood and St. Michael, we cover all the essentials of 80s style.

We also reminisce about the crazy hairdos that were bigger than the rest of the decade and chat about the brands that defined a generation. Plus, we’ll be discussing the influence of the music video era on fashion, with a special nod to Madonna, Prince, and the New Romantics.

Join us for a lively and humorous walk down the fashion catwalk of the 80s, as we talk about the iconic looks that made us cringe... and the ones we wish would make a comeback. 🌈👗💄

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Get your armbands on and your Calippos ready – this week, we’re diving headfirst into 80s summer holidays!

From boiling hot car rides with no air con, to Butlin’s bunk beds, to sand in places sand should never be – it’s a sun-soaked, seaside-scented trip down memory lane.

We’re swapping stories about vomit on coaches, dodgy camping, and the smell of coconut sun cream mixed with regret. It’s all here in Episode 17: Are We Nearly There Yet? – grab a lolly and join us on the road trip back in time.

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This week, the Old Mates take a moment to get real. We’re talking Men’s Health Awareness Week — from dodgy doctors appointments to emotional check-ins, gym stories to why we STILL don’t go to the doctors.

We’re mixing heartfelt honesty with our usual sarcastic nonsense, and hoping to open a few ears (and minds) along the way. If you've ever ignored a weird mole, felt awkward asking for help, or been told to just "man up" — this one’s for you.

We're not experts, just three mates talking about life. But if you're struggling, we’ve linked to organisations who can help, below.

Don’t go it alone. ❤️

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) - thecalmzone.net

• Suicide prevention and mental health support for men.

ANDYSMANCLUB - andysmanclub.co.uk

• Talking groups for men, tackling the stigma around male mental health.

Men's Sheds Association (UK Men’s Sheds) - menssheds.org.uk

• Reducing loneliness and isolation by bringing men together to do practical projects.

Mind (with specific men’s mental health resources) - mind.org.uk

• Mental health support across all genders but with resources tailored for men.

Prostate Cancer UK - prostatecanceruk.org

• Awareness, support, and research funding for prostate cancer.

Orchid – Fighting Male Cancer - orchid-cancer.org.uk

• Testicular, penile, and prostate cancer awareness and support.

Testicular Cancer UK - testicularcanceruk.com

• Raising awareness and supporting those affected by testicular cancer.

MensHealth Forum - menshealthforum.org.uk

• All aspects of male health, from fitness to mental wellbeing.

MANUP? - manup.how

• Changing the conversation around men’s mental health.

StrongMen - strongmen.org.uk

• Supporting men dealing with bereavement and grief.

The Lions Barber Collective - thelionsbarbercollective.com

• Suicide prevention and mental health conversations in barbershops.

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