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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!
43episodes
Episodes
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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.
Transcribe →Ask Us Anything #2
Jan 900:44:43Tap to summarizeYou 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.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 →Front Page Flashback – The Stories That Shaped the 80s
May 1, 202501:18:43Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, the lads dive headfirst into the news that rocked the 1980s – from royal weddings to miners' strikes, the Falklands to The Great Storm. Brendan, Andy and Mike tackle the serious, the surreal, and the downright bizarre headlines that shaped a decade. Plus, there's the usual detours into What We Learned This Week, and Andy's 1-Star Film Review... heads up... this one is truly awful! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Rewind the VHS: A Cinematic Trip Through 80s Movies
Apr 24, 202501:07:27Tap to summarizeFrom The Goonies to The Breakfast Club, Back to the Future to The Lost Boys, the 80s gave us some of the most iconic films in history—and we’re diving in headfirst. In this episode of Old Mates New Laughs, we’re chatting all things 80s movies: the theme tunes that slapped, the catchphrases that stuck, the endings that flopped, and the cult classics you’ve probably forgotten.Join Brendan, Andy, and Mike as they relive a time when going to the video shop was a weekend event, and no one rewound the tape. Expect laughs, nostalgia, and just enough dodgy impressions to make you cringe.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →80s Toys: They Were Better in the 80s, Weren’t They?
Apr 17, 202501:13:13Tap to summarizeIt’s time to get nostalgic for grazed knees, broken bed slats, and the sound of a cassette rewinding inside your Speak & Spell 🎮This week on Old Mates New Laughs, Brendan, Andy, and Mike dive into the magical world of 1980s toys—the ones we begged for, battled over, and still remember like old friends.Expect chat about:🦸 Action figures that ruled our bedrooms🧱 Classic toys like LEGO, Spirograph & Etch A Sketch🛷 Playground fads and must-haves🤖 Battery-powered chaos and toys that made actual sparks (cheers, Health & Safety!)📺 The toy/TV cartoon synergy we didn’t realise was marketing geniusWhether you were Team Transformers, obsessed with Care Bears, or spent hours reconfiguring your Rubik’s Cube (wrongly), this episode will take you back to simpler times—and probably make you want to check eBay for vintage goodies...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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →80s Fashion: The Bold Looks that Defined the Decade
Apr 10, 202501:06:21Tap to summarizeStep 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. 🌈👗💄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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →80s Tech – The Gadgets That Changed Our World (Or Didn't!)
Apr 3, 202501:14:45Tap to summarizeBefore 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!#80sTech #RetroTech #OldMatesNewLaughs #Podcast #80sNostalgia #ZXSpectrum #Commodore64 #VHS #CassetteTapesFollow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →80s Music: Mixtapes, Synths & Rock Anthems!
Mar 28, 202501:07:58Tap to summarizeDust 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!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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →80s TV: The Golden Age of Telly
Mar 21, 202501:13:44Tap to summarizeBefore 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Snack to the Future: What We Ate in the 80s!
Mar 14, 202501:03:40Tap to summarizeGet 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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