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Old Mates New Laughs Podcast
Hosted by BMA Productions · EN
Welcome to the Old Mates, New Laughs Podcast page – a place for those of us who grew up in the 80s, survived the 90s, and are now wondering how the hell we got to middle age so fast!
We’ve been mates for 40 years, which means we’ve seen it all – from dodgy 80s haircuts and 90s Britpop, to the joys (and struggles) of being responsible adults (sort of). Our podcast is all about looking back, laughing at ourselves, and figuring out how we got here. Expect nostalgia, bad jokes, and a healthy dose of sarcasm!
We know that our podcast is nothing without it's listeners, and this is where you come in:
Reminisce – Share your favourite memories from growing up in the best decades. What were your favourite kids TV shows? What toys did you play with?
Debate – Whether Blur or Oasis was better (or if you were too cool for both)
Laugh – At the stuff we all thought was normal back then
Relate – To the joys and disasters of hitting middle age
So, if you remember life before the internet, still miss Woolworths, and wonder how we’re now old enough for back pain… you’re in the right place!
42episodes
Episodes
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Scream – Ghostface, Gore & The Rules of Horror
Mar 2000:38:28Tap to summarizeThis 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 audiencesThe “rules” of surviving a horror filmOur favourite (and most brutal) killsThe best Ghostface revealsAnd how Scream helped reinvent the slasher genreFrom 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.”If you enjoy what we do and want to help us grow — including our goal of becoming a visual, on-camera podcast — you can now support us via Ko-Fi (totally optional, massively appreciated), here's the link should you feel inclined...https://ko-fi.com/oldmatesnewlaughsYou can also follow us on our social media accounts here...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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Jobs That Made Us – First Gigs, Bad Bosses & Workplace Chaos
Mar 1300:47:28Tap to summarizeThis 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).If you enjoy what we do and want to help us grow — including our goal of becoming a visual, on-camera podcast — you can now support us via Ko-Fi (totally optional, massively appreciated), here's the link should you feel inclined...https://ko-fi.com/oldmatesnewlaughsYou can also follow us on our social media accounts here...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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The One Where... We Talk About Friends... Again!
Mar 600:41:53Tap to summarizeWe’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 🎙️If you enjoy what we do and want to help us grow — including our goal of becoming a visual, on-camera podcast — you can now support us via Ko-Fi (totally optional, massively appreciated), here's the link should you feel inclined...https://ko-fi.com/oldmatesnewlaughsYou can also follow us on our social media accounts here...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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The One Where... We Do A Deep Dive into Friends
Feb 2700:52:55Tap to summarizeThis 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 juggernautSome of the best episodes ever madeThe most memorable scenesAnd the supporting characters who absolutely stole the spotlightWhether 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 🎙️If you enjoy what we do and want to help us grow — including our goal of becoming a visual, on-camera podcast — you can now support us via Ko-Fi (totally optional, massively appreciated), here's the link should you feel inclined...https://ko-fi.com/oldmatesnewlaughsYou can also follow us on our social media accounts here...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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →80s Action Films – Big Muscles, Bigger Explosions
Feb 2001:00:43Tap to summarizeThis 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 decadeCult classics that flew under the radarThe different sub-genres that defined 80s action cinemaAnd the moments that made us want to roundhouse kick our bedroom doors off the hingesFrom 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 🎙️If you enjoy what we do and want to help us grow — including our goal of becoming a visual, on-camera podcast — you can now support us via Ko-Fi (totally optional, massively appreciated), here's the link should you feel inclined...https://ko-fi.com/oldmatesnewlaughsYou can also follow us on our social media accounts here...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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Love, Awkwardness & Valentine’s Day Disasters
Feb 1300:38:33Tap to summarizeValentine’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 ❤️🎙️If you enjoy what we do and want to help us grow — including our goal of becoming a visual, on-camera podcast — you can now support us via Ko-Fi (totally optional, massively appreciated), here's the link should you feel inclined...https://ko-fi.com/oldmatesnewlaughsYou can also follow us on our social media accounts here...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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Fighting Fantasy #5 – City of Thieves (Part 3)
Feb 600:38:38Tap to summarizeWe’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.If you enjoy what we do and want to help us grow — including our goal of becoming a visual, on-camera podcast — you can now support us via Ko-Fi (totally optional, massively appreciated), here's the link should you feel inclined...https://ko-fi.com/oldmatesnewlaughsYou can also follow us on our social media accounts here...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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Fighting Fantasy #5 – City of Thieves (Part Two)
Jan 3000:30:49Tap to summarizeWe 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?If you enjoy what we do and want to help us grow — including our goal of becoming a visual, on-camera podcast — you can now support us via Ko-Fi (totally optional, massively appreciated), here's the link should you feel inclined...https://ko-fi.com/oldmatesnewlaughsYou can also follow us on our social media accounts here...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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Fighting Fantasy #5 – City of Thieves (Part One)
Jan 2300:35:24Tap to summarizeWe’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.If you enjoy what we do and want to help us grow — including our goal of becoming a visual, on-camera podcast — you can now support us via Ko-Fi (totally optional, massively appreciated), here's the link should you feel inclined...https://ko-fi.com/oldmatesnewlaughsYou can also follow us on our social media accounts here...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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Our Premier League Predictions - Mid Season Review
Jan 1600:56:06Tap to summarizeEarlier 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.If you enjoy what we do and want to help us grow — including our goal of becoming a visual, on-camera podcast — you can now support us via Ko-Fi (totally optional, massively appreciated), here's the link should you feel inclined...https://ko-fi.com/oldmatesnewlaughsYou can also follow us on our social media accounts here...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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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