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This week on Old Mates New Laughs it's time for the final instalment of our Fighting Fantasy - Space Assassin adventure!

We've made it through the first parts of the Vandervekken, survived a donut planet, faced a number of challenges along the way and now we're heading into the final stretch.

With the adventure reaching its conclusion, every decision counts. Will our experience and questionable adventuring instincts finally pay off, or will one last encounter bring the whole thing crashing down? There's only one way to find out!

Join us for the finale as we discover how our Space Assassin story ends. Will we complete the mission and earn our place among the stars, or will this be another adventure that reminds us just how unforgiving these gamebooks can be? It's time to roll those dice one last time!

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This week on OMNL we're back aboard our Fighting Fantasy adventure as Space Assassin continues!

In Part One, we set off on our mission, and now it's time to discover what lies ahead as we venture further into this sci-fi world. The dice are ready, the decisions are ours to make, and the consequences are entirely our own fault. Will we make clever choices now that we have already died once in the vacuum of space, and stay one step ahead of danger from now on, or will we find another spectacular way to sabotage our own mission?

Join us for Part Two of our Space Assassin playthrough as we continue the adventure and edge closer to the finale. There's still a long way to go, and in Fighting Fantasy, reaching this far is no guarantee we'll make it to the end!

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This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we're back with another Fighting Fantasy adventure! This time we're tackling Space Assassin, Book 12 in the legendary Fighting Fantasy gamebook series. We're leaving the dungeons and fantasy worlds behind and heading into a science-fiction adventure packed with danger, mystery and some very questionable decisions.

In the first instalment of this adventure, we'll be rolling our stats, getting our head around some new combat rules, making mountains out of molehills, and trying to survive whatever the book throws at us. Will our experience from previous adventures help us out, or are we about to discover that space is just as dangerous as any dungeon?

This is Part One of our three-part playthrough, so join us as we begin our latest adventure. Grab a coffee (other beverages are perfectly fine too), prepare for launch and find out whether we're destined for intergalactic glory or a very early appointment with the afterlife!

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This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we're looking back at our adventures through the first five Fighting Fantasy books! From The Warlock of Firetop Mountain and Citadel of Chaos to Forest of Doom, Starship Traveller and City of Thieves, we're revisiting the adventures we've tackled together.

We're talking about our favourite moments, biggest disasters, dodgy decisions, memorable encounters and, of course, the deaths that probably could have been avoided if we'd just made slightly better choices! Which adventure gave us the most trouble? Which decisions turned out to be genius? And which ones were absolutely bloody stupid?

After everything we've been through, we're looking back at our first five Fighting Fantasy playthroughs and deciding which adventure gave us the most fun, the biggest laughs and the best memories. It's another trip back into the world of Fighting Fantasy — so grab your dice and join us for a bit of nostalgic adventuring!

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It's time for the final instalment of our Fighting Fantasy adventure! After two episodes of dice rolls, dangerous encounters, questionable decisions and somehow managing to stay alive, we're finally reaching the conclusion of Talisman of Death.

Everything has been building towards this moment, and now there's only one question left to answer: can we actually make it to the end? With the adventure reaching its climax, every decision matters and there is absolutely no guarantee that we'll get the heroic ending we're hoping for!

So join us for the final chapter of Talisman of Death as we find out how our adventure ends. Will we emerge victorious and live to fight another day... or will Fighting Fantasy once again remind us that absolutely nobody is safe?

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We're back with the second instalment of our Fighting Fantasy adventure through Talisman of Death.

After everything that happened in Part One, there's no turning back now — we're deeper into the adventure, the danger is increasing and every decision could have serious consequences.

Once again, we'll be rolling the dice, facing strange encounters and trying to work out which choices are going to keep us alive. Because when you're relying on a book, a few dice rolls and three decades of questionable decision-making, what could possibly go wrong?

The adventure continues here on Old Mates New Laughs, but we're still a long way from safety. So join us for Part Two of Talisman of Death and find out whether we can keep the adventure alive... or whether the book finally decides that we've had enough!

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This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we're picking up the dice and heading back into the world of Fighting Fantasy with Talisman of Death, the eleventh book in the legendary series.

This time, we're stepping into a dangerous new adventure where a mysterious talisman, deadly enemies and some seriously questionable decisions are waiting for us.

As always, we'll be making our way through the adventure one decision at a time, battling whatever gets thrown at us and desperately hoping the dice are feeling generous. And with Fighting Fantasy, there's always the possibility that one seemingly innocent choice can turn into a very quick and very embarrassing death!

This is only the beginning of our three-part adventure through Talisman of Death. So grab your dice, settle in and join us for the first instalment. Will we emerge as heroes, or will our adventure come crashing to an early end? There's only one way to find out!

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This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we're heading back to the 1980s to celebrate the movie soundtracks that became just as memorable as the films themselves. From Eye of the Tiger and Danger Zone to The Power of Love, Footloose and Don't You (Forget About Me), we're taking a trip down memory lane and remembering the songs that defined our childhood.

We're discussing our favourite '80s soundtracks, the best original songs, our first soundtrack memories, the most iconic music moments, the ultimate songs to blast in the car and, of course, the cheesiest songs the decade had to offer. We'll also be digging into some lesser-known soundtrack gems and asking whether some of the big hitters are actually a little overrated!

And then comes the big question... was the 1980s the greatest decade ever for movie soundtracks? Expect plenty of nostalgia, plenty of music, a few controversial choices and, inevitably, a Rocky montage or two! 🎧

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Thunder... Thunder... ThunderCats... Ho!

This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we're taking a trip back to Third Earth as we celebrate one of the defining cartoons of the 1980s.

We chat about our first memories of watching ThunderCats, our favourite heroes, villains and episodes, the unforgettable weapons and gadgets, and why the series has remained so popular more than forty years after it first aired.

We'll also discuss the 2011 reboot, whether it's time for another revival, and end with a bit of fun by casting our dream live-action ThunderCats movie.

If you grew up pretending a stick was the Sword of Omens or shouting "ThunderCats, Ho!" around the house, this one's for you.

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The Premier League is back... and so are our annual predictions!

In this week's episode of Old Mates New Laughs, we're putting our football knowledge—and our reputations—on the line as we predict how the 2026/27 Premier League season will finish.

We'll be working our way through all 20 clubs, discussing the biggest summer transfers, new managers, title contenders, European hopefuls, relegation candidates, and the teams we think could surprise everyone this season.

Can Arsenal defend their crown? Will Liverpool mount any challenge under Iraola? Is this the year Tottenham finally claw their back into the top half of the table? How will Man City fare without Pep at the helm for the first time in a decade? How many managers will Nottingham Forest get through this season? And can the promoted clubs avoid an immediate return to the Championship, ala Sunderland last year?

We'll no doubt make a few bold predictions, disagree with each other along the way, and probably say something that'll come back to haunt us in May!

As always, we'd love to hear your predictions too, so let us know where you think we've got it completely wrong.

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Everything has led to this!

In the final chapter of our Fighting Fantasy House of Hell adventure, the secrets of the mansion begin to reveal themselves and every decision carries real consequences.

Will we finally escape the nightmare we've stumbled into? Or will the house claim yet another victim?

Join Brendan, Andy and Mike as they face the final challenges of one of Fighting Fantasy's most iconic adventures. Expect tension, laughs, a few questionable choices, and an ending that proves why House of Hell remains a fan favourite more than forty years after it was first published.

Thanks for joining us on another Fighting Fantasy adventure—we hope you've enjoyed the ride!

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Welcome back to another episode of Old Mates New Laughs!, and to Part two of our Fighting Fantasy adventure... House of Hell.

After seeking shelter from the storm, we've quickly realised that this house is hiding far more than dusty furniture and creaky floorboards. Every room raises new questions, every corridor seems more unsettling than the last, and escaping is proving much harder than getting in.

As we continue exploring the mansion, strange encounters, unsettling discoveries and difficult decisions begin to pile up. Can we uncover the truth behind the house before it's too late... or are we simply walking deeper into its trap?

Join us for Part 2 as the mystery—and the danger—continues to grow.

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This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we're dusting off another classic Fighting Fantasy adventure, and this time we're taking on one of the most infamous books in the series—House of Hell.

Caught in the middle of a violent storm, we seek refuge in a lonely old mansion. It looks abandoned, it feels unsettling, and every instinct tells us to keep walking... but with nowhere else to go, we step inside.

As fans of horror films, we know exactly what happens when someone enters the creepy old house. The only difference this time is... we're the ones making the decisions.

Will curiosity get the better of us? Or have we already made the biggest mistake of the adventure?

Join us for Part 1 as we begin exploring one of the most atmospheric Fighting Fantasy books ever written.

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This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we're heading back to Elm Street to take a deep dive into one of the most influential horror franchises of all time.

From the groundbreaking original in 1984 through its many sequels, the controversial second film, the dream-powered Dream Warriors, the ambitious New Nightmare, and even the divisive 2010 remake, we're discussing everything that made Freddy Krueger a true horror icon.

We chat about our first experiences watching the films, the unforgettable moments that genuinely scared us, our favourite and least favourite sequels, the most inventive kills, and the one-liners that made Freddy unlike any other slasher villain. We'll also explore how A Nightmare on Elm Street became a pop culture phenomenon, how it helped save New Line Cinema, its influence on later horror classics like Scream, and whether anyone could ever truly replace Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger.

Whether you're a lifelong fan or you're just curious what all the fuss is about... whatever you do... Don't fall asleep!!

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Remember when a sleepover wasn't just a night at your mate's house—it was an event?

This week, the lads take a trip back to the days of staying up until the early hours, surviving on crisps, sweets and fizzy drinks, and making the all-important pilgrimage to the local video shop. The hardest decision of the night? Picking the perfect films.

From horror classics that tried to terrify us to films that promised nightmares but turned out to be unintentionally hilarious, we're revisiting the movies that defined our teenage sleepovers. We also chat about the bargain bins, the films we thought we forgot, why it was important to 'be kind and rewind', and how long it took Brendan and Mike to wake Andy the following morning.

So grab your favourite snack, switch the lights off (if you dare), and join us for a nostalgic trip back to some of the best nights of our youth.

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It all comes down to this.

In the final part of our Caverns of the Snow Witch adventure, we face whatever lies at the heart of the caverns—and deal with the consequences of every decision we’ve made along the way.

Will we survive?

Will we completely mess it up?

Will Andy do an accent that sounds the same as every other accent he's done on other episodes? (Yes)

Expect tension, chaos, and a very Old Mates ending to a very dangerous journey.

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We’re back with Part 2 of our Fighting Fantasy Adventure play through of book number 9 - Caverns of the Snow Witch—and things are already spiralling.

After making our way into the caverns (against all better judgement), we now find ourselves deeper underground, facing tougher choices, stranger encounters, and increasing danger at every turn. The stakes are rising, the path forward is unclear, and it’s becoming very obvious that we might not all make it out of this one, and if that's true... it is purely based on our own decisions and Mike's awful dice rolls!

Can we turn things around… or have we already gone too far?

Tune in and find out!

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This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we’re diving back into another classic Fighting Fantasy adventure—Caverns of the Snow Witch.

Three mates, one story, and a series of decisions that will almost certainly come back to haunt us. In Part 1, we begin our journey into the frozen north, tracking a dangerous enemy and finding ourselves at the mercy of a massive snow beast, and it already feels like a terrible idea!!

Expect chaos, questionable choices, and the usual Old Mates energy as we try to survive what lies ahead…

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This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we raise our swords and shout “BY THE POWER OF GREYSKULL!” as we dive headfirst into the world of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.

We kick things off with the classic cartoon — our memories of it, whether it was actually any good, and how much of it is just pure nostalgia doing the heavy lifting. From iconic villains (yes, Skeletor is the GOAT, but who else deserves a shout?) to the best sidekicks, standout episodes, and those incredibly on-the-nose moral lessons at the end of each show… we cover it all.

Then we turn our attention to the legendary 1987 live-action film — a movie that may or may not have anything to do with He-Man at all. We break down the best parts (spoiler: Skeletor is carrying HARD), the worst parts (there are many), and answer the big question… is it actually so bad it’s good?

We wrap things up with a quick look at the newer He-Man film and whether the franchise still has the power in 2026.

Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable takes, and at least one passionate rant about a man in a fur loincloth.

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It all comes down to this!!

In the final part of our Scorpion Swamp adventure, we attempt to survive the last stretch of one of the strangest Fighting Fantasy books ever made. Between deadly encounters, confusing pathways, and our increasingly desperate attempts to remember where we’ve already been, the swamp has officially broken our brains.

The tension is high. The dice, at times have been cruel. And the urgency to just get out of the swamp alive has reached dangerous panic levels!

Can we finally complete one of these adventures?

Will the swamp claim us before the end?

And was wandering into this place ever actually a good idea?

Join us for the chaotic conclusion to our latest Fighting Fantasy special — featuring panic, nostalgia, and three grown men slowly losing their minds over paragraph numbers.

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We’re back in Scorpion Swamp… and somehow still alive.

After choosing our spells and quest in part one, we continue our journey through the swamp’s tangled paths, mysterious encounters, and increasingly suspicious characters. The map is becoming a mess, the dice are rarely turning against us, and we’re starting to realise this swamp might actually be trying to kill us... with kindness.

This week brings more monsters, more laughs, and several moments where we confidently make choices that feel obviously... but are they actually terrible in hindsight?

With multiple routes, hidden dangers, and no real clue who we should trust, the chaos levels are climbing rapidly.

Will we find the bush and the berries?

Will Andy stop trying to kill everything we see in order to take a trophy and wear it as a hat?

Will Mike accidentally doom the entire adventure with his fate tempting comments?

Honestly… who knows?.

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This week on the Old Mates New Laughs Podcast, we kick off our latest Fighting Fantasy adventure with one of the most unique gamebooks in the series — Scorpion Swamp. Known for its open-world style exploration, magical gems, and multiple quest paths, this swamp is packed with danger, confusion, and absolutely no clear sense of direction whatsoever.

Armed with questionable instincts and a magic ring we barely understand, we head deep into the murky wilderness in search of adventure… and probably an early death.

Expect suspicious strangers, terrible navigation, swamp creatures that definitely shouldn’t exist, and the usual amount of panic and laughs!

Will we survive the opening stages?

Will we make sensible choices?

Or will we immediately wander into disaster?

Grab your provisions and prepare to get lost in the swamp 🎲

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This week on Old Mates New Laughs, it’s time for another Ask Us Anything — and as always, things get a little... chaotic.

We’ve got a fresh batch of questions covering everything from the hilarious and nostalgic to the slightly spicy and brutally honest. Nothing is off-limits… which might have been a mistake.

Expect:

• Questionable opinions
• A few confessions
• Some mild roasting
• And at least one answer we probably shouldn’t have given

It’s unfiltered, unpredictable, and exactly what you’d expect from an Ask Us Anything episode.

Got a question for next time? Send it in — we’ll answer (almost) anything 🎙️

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This is it — the final part of our journey through The Island of the Lizard King.

After battling through swamps, creatures, and some of our own questionable choices, it all comes down to this. One final push to see if we can complete the adventure… or fall at the last hurdle.

The stakes are high, the danger is real, and every decision could be our last. Will we succeed? Or has this been building towards a very predictable ending?

Join us for the dramatic conclusion 🎙️

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We’re back in The Island of the Lizard King… and somehow, we’re still alive.

In Part 2, we head deeper into the adventure — where the dangers increase, the stakes get higher, and our decision-making continues to be questionable at best.

After making it through the early stages, we now face tougher challenges, stranger encounters, and the growing feeling that this might not end well.

Will we turn things around? Or are we heading straight for disaster? There's only one way to find out!!

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This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we’re back in the world of Fighting Fantasy — and this time we’re taking on The Island of the Lizard King.

In Part 1, we begin our journey into a dangerous land of swamps, strange creatures, and very questionable decisions. As always, we set off into the unknown, and immediately start making choices that may or may not come back to haunt us.

Will we survive the early stages?

Will we learn from past adventures?

Or are we already heading for disaster?

Join us as we kick off our latest adventure 🎙️

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This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we’re heading back to the 80s for one of the most unique (and stressful) kids TV shows ever made — Knightmare.

If you’ve never seen it, imagine this: one kid wearing a helmet so they can’t see anything, wandering through a fantasy dungeon… while their mates shout instructions at them in a panic... Simple.

We’re diving into everything that made Knightmare so memorable:

• The iconic characters and slightly terrifying Dungeon Master
• The puzzles and riddles that caused absolute chaos
• The phrases we all still remember
• And the moments where it all went horribly wrong

We’re also chatting about the legacy of the show, whether something like it could work today, and if it should ever make a comeback.

It’s nostalgic, chaotic, and proof that 80s kids TV was built very differently 🎙️

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This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we’re having a bit of a moan… because we’re talking about the pettiest things that make us irrationally angry.

Not the big stuff — oh no. We’re diving into the little things. The everyday annoyances that shouldn’t bother us… but absolutely do. From slow walkers and supermarket etiquette meltdowns to football commentators and Facebook Residents groups, we’re airing our grievances and embracing the chaos.

It’s relatable, it’s slightly unhinged, and it might make you realise you’re not the only one getting annoyed at things that really shouldn’t matter.

So if you’ve ever been wound up by something small but very irritating… this one’s for you 🎙️

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This is it… the final part of our journey through Deathtrap Dungeon.

After battling through traps, monsters, and our own questionable decision-making, it all comes down to this. One last push to see if we can actually make it out of the dungeon alive… or fall at the final hurdle.

In Part 3, the stakes are higher, the dangers are deadlier, and every choice feels like it could be our last.

Will we finally pull it off and complete an adventure for the first time?

Will we make it out of Deathtrap Dungeon?

Or has this all been building towards a very predictable ending?

Join us for the dramatic (and slightly chaotic) conclusion to our latest Fighting Fantasy adventure 🎙️

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We’re back in Deathtrap Dungeon… and somehow, the guys still alive!

In Part 2 of our Fighting Fantasy adventure, we head deeper into the dungeon — where the traps get deadlier, the monsters get nastier, and our decision-making somehow gets even worse.

After just about surviving the opening stages, we now find ourselves facing tougher choices, higher stakes, and the growing realisation that this dungeon might actually live up to its name.

Will we start making smarter decisions?

Will we learn from our mistakes?

Or are we heading straight for disaster?

Join us as the chaos continues in Part 2 of Deathtrap Dungeon — it’s not looking good!!

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This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we’re back in the world of Fighting Fantasy — and this time we’re taking on one of the most infamous adventures of them all… Deathtrap Dungeon.

A deadly competition. A dungeon filled with traps, monsters, and questionable design choices. And two idiots who think they’ve got a chance. (Brendan reads the book so is obviously not an idiot!) In Part 1, Andy & Mike enter the dungeon, and immediately start making decisions that may or may not come back to haunt them.

Will they survive the opening stages?

Will they make sensible choices?

Absolutely not!

Join us as we begin our journey into Deathtrap Dungeon — where every decision matters… and most of ours are terrible!

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This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we’re stepping into the world of horror as we take a deep dive into the Scream franchise.

With the latest instalment hitting cinemas, we thought it was the perfect time to go back to where it all began and revisit one of the most influential horror series of the last few decades.

We’re talking:

• The legendary opening scene that shocked audiences
• The “rules” of surviving a horror film
• Our favourite (and most brutal) kills
• The best Ghostface reveals
• And how Scream helped reinvent the slasher genre

From nostalgic 90s horror vibes to modern-day twists, this episode is packed with laughs, debates, and a few moments that might make you double-check who’s calling your phone…

So lock the doors, turn the lights down… and remember — never say “I’ll be right back.”

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This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we’re talking about jobs — specifically the ones that came before anything resembling a “career”.

We’re going right back to where it all started: first jobs, weekend shifts, part-time work, and the strange collection of roles that somehow paid us real money to do questionable things. From retail nightmares and awkward customer interactions to terrible managers and moments that probably should have got us fired, we’re sharing some of the funniest stories from our early working lives.

If you’ve ever hidden in a stockroom, pretended not to see a customer approaching, or completely panicked when asked to do something you definitely weren’t trained for… you’ll feel right at home in this episode.

Join us for a nostalgic and slightly chaotic look back at the jobs that shaped us (for better or worse).

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We’re back in Central Perk for Part 2 of our Friends deep dive.

Last time we looked at why Friends became such a cultural phenomenon and some of the most iconic episodes and moments. This week, we’re getting into the debates...

Who was actually the worst friend?

Which character feels the most relatable now we’re older?

What’s the best running gag?

And which guest appearance completely stole the show?

We’re also talking emotional moments, underrated episodes, behind-the-scenes drama, and whether Friends truly holds up in 2026.

Grab a coffee, settle onto the world’s most unrealistic sofa, and join us for Part 2 🎙️

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This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we’re diving into one of the biggest TV shows of all time — Friends.

From its rise in the '90s to becoming a global phenomenon that defined an entire generation, we’re taking a nostalgic look back at why Friends captured the world’s attention the way it did.

In Part 1, we chat about:

• Why Friends became such a cultural juggernaut
• Some of the best episodes ever made
• The most memorable scenes
• And the supporting characters who absolutely stole the spotlight

Whether you watched it religiously growing up or caught it endlessly on repeat after school, this one’s packed with laughs, memories, and a few hot takes along the way.

Grab a coffee, get comfortable, and join us as we start our deep dive into Friends 🎙️

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This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we’re heading back to the 1980s — a time when action heroes had biceps bigger than their dialogue, explosions were mandatory, and nobody ever reloaded their gun.

We’re diving into the golden age of action films to chat about:

• The biggest blockbuster hits of the decade
• Cult classics that flew under the radar
• The different sub-genres that defined 80s action cinema
• And the moments that made us want to roundhouse kick our bedroom doors off the hinges

From sci-fi action to fantasy adventures, buddy cop chaos to one-man-army carnage — this was the decade that set the blueprint for modern action films as we know them. So grab your bandana, oil up your pecs, and join us for a nostalgic deep dive into the loudest decade in cinema history 🎙️

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Valentine’s Day — the most romantic day of the year… or the most awkward?

This week, the lads take a nostalgic wander through Valentine’s growing up: school crushes, badly written cards, and the pressure to suddenly become romantic at about 13 years old. From grand gestures that missed the mark to moments that still make us cringe years later, we look at how our ideas of love have changed (and how some things absolutely haven’t).

Whether you love Valentine’s, hate it, or just remember panicking in the card aisle, this one’s full of laughs, honesty, and those painfully relatable memories we all share.

Grab some chocolates, lower your expectations, and join us for a fun, light-hearted Valentine’s special ❤️🎙️

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We’re back, for a final time, in the lawless streets of Port Blacksand as our City of Thieves adventure continues… and things are getting messy.

In Part 3, the dice are cruel, the choices questionable, and trust is in very short supply. From shady characters and back-alley danger to moments where we probably should’ve just walked away (but obviously didn’t), this episode is peak Fighting Fantasy chaos.

If you like nostalgia, roleplaying, and listening to three grown men repeatedly ignore sensible options, you’re in exactly the right place.

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We return to the filthy streets of Port Blacksand — and somehow things haven't yet gone from bad to worse.

In Part Two of City of Thieves, our adventure continues as we stumble through taverns, traps, and terrible choices with the confidence of men who absolutely should know better by now. Gold is scarce, danger is everywhere, and every decision feels like it could end the run instantly.

Expect rising tension, panicked debates, dodgy encounters, and that familiar Fighting Fantasy feeling of knowing you’ve probably already messed it all up… you just don’t know how yet.

Will we escape the City of Thieves?

Will we finally make a good decision?

Or will paragraph doom claim us once again?

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We’re back in the world of Fighting Fantasy, and this time the dice have dumped us into the murky, stab-happy streets of Port Blacksand… the City of Thieves.

In Part One, we begin our adventure armed with questionable stats, poor instincts, and absolutely no street smarts whatsoever. There are shady characters, dodgy deals, pubs you definitely shouldn’t drink in, and choices that feel bad the moment they leave our mouths.

Expect nostalgia, chaos, and the familiar sound of three grown men panicking over a paragraph number.

Grab your provisions — this city doesn’t forgive mistakes.

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Earlier in the season, we confidently predicted how the Premier League would play out… and now it’s time to face the consequences.

In this episode, we go back over our 25/26 Premier League predictions, checking what we're getting right, what we're getting spectacularly wrong, and which takes aged like fine wine versus which ones aged like milk left on a radiator.

There’s football chat, brutal self-reflection, questionable logic, and plenty of revisionist history as Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs (and everyone else) get dragged back into the conversation. No VAR. No excuses. Just three old mates reviewing their own nonsense.

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You asked — and we probably shouldn’t have answered… but here we are.

In Ask Us Anything #2, we dive back into the listener inbox and tackle another round of questions sent in across social media. Nothing’s off-limits this time: opinions, confessions, hypotheticals, and the kind of questions that make you pause, sigh, and say “right… okay then”. Expect laughs, mild oversharing, a few strong takes, and the usual Old Mates chaos as we do our best to answer honestly — or at least entertainingly.

If you’ve ever wondered what we really think, this one’s for you.

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It’s a brand new year, so naturally the lads at Old Mates New Laughs are doing what they do best — looking back, laughing at themselves, and making wildly optimistic promises for the future.

In this episode, we talk about New Year’s growing up, the strange traditions we all seemed to have, the resolutions we made (and immediately forgot), and the ones that somehow followed us into adulthood. We also set a few proper resolutions for this year, which we’ll be revisiting throughout future episodes — whether we like it or not.

It’s honest, nostalgic, funny, and very much three old mates trying to convince themselves that this might finally be the year.

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Here’s to a new year… and the same nonsense!

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It’s Christmas at Old Mates New Laughs, and instead of doing anything sensible, we’ve decided to put each other to the test with a full-on Christmas Quiz.

From festive traditions and classic TV moments to questionable Christmas facts, shocking gaps in our knowledge, and the occasional derail into childhood memories, this episode is pure seasonal chaos. There are right answers, wrong answers, arguments over technicalities, and a lot of laughing at how confident we sound while being completely incorrect.

Grab a drink, play with your relatives, and join us for a festive quiz that goes exactly as badly as you’d expect.

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It’s Christmas at Old Mates New Laughs — which means festive chaos, childhood nostalgia, questionable traditions, and at least one story involving food, drink, and regret.

In this warm and merry episode, Brendan, Andy, and Mike unwrap everything from classic TV specials, to the to the festive decor that absolutely made the 90s. Expect terrible impressions, emotional tangents, and… somehow… a debate about whether Die Hard is a Christmas film (again).

BUT we also know Christmas isn’t easy for everyone.

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:

• Samaritans (24/7 emotional support)

https://www.samaritans.org/

Call free: 116 123

• Mind (Mental health support & guidance)

https://www.mind.org.uk/

• CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably (Suicide prevention & support for anyone struggling)

https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Helpline: 0800 58 58 58

• NHS Urgent Mental Health Helplines

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline

• Age UK (Loneliness and support for older people)

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/

Call: 0800 678 1602

• Shelter (Housing support, homelessness help)

https://england.shelter.org.uk/

• The Silver Line (Helpline for older people, open 24/7 including Christmas Day)

https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/

Call: 0800 4 70 80 90

We hope this episode brings you some comfort, a few laughs, and that warm fuzzy feeling of hanging out with friends.

From our family to yours — take care of yourselves this Christmas. ❤️

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We’re back aboard the Starship Traveller — and somehow things have only gotten worse.

In Part 2 of our interstellar misadventure, Brendan, Andy, and Mike continue their attempt to navigate the cosmos with the grace and precision of three lads trying to assemble flat-pack furniture without instructions.

Expect:

🛸 diplomatic disasters

⚠️ another round of very poor tactical choices

🎲 dice that refuse to help us

👽 aliens who definitely deserve better than meeting us

🚀 and at least one moment where we all realise we are absolutely not qualified to run a starship.

Will they find their way home?

Will Andy & Mike start a fight with something they shouldn’t?

Will they finally lose faith in each other AND the crew?

Find out in Part 2 of our cosmic chaos!

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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!

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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 internet
• Boyband harmonies smoother than a Galaxy Ripple
• Girl groups who defined a generation
• The lyrics that made sense… and the ones that absolutely didn’t
• The songs EVERYONE bought… but no one will admit to now

Expect 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.

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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!

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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 public

Plus: 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!

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