Sam Thompson & Pete Wicks' podcast Staying Relevant is back
The second series of the reality stars podcast launches this month and they're cheekier than ever
Last updated 20th Feb 2023
Hosted by Hits Radio presenter Sam Thompson and television personality and campaigner Pete Wicks, the pair take a cheeky look at what it takes to stay in the public eye; whilst bringing in the occasional special guest to share their thoughts on the perils and pitfalls of being famous.
Sam Thompson said “Staying Relevant is one of my absolute favourite things to do made even better by the fact that I get to do it with my best mate. Pete and I cannot wait for everyone to hear this latest series which is going to be bigger and better than the last one.”
Pete Wicks said “Despite Sam getting on my nerves the entire last series, I'm really looking forward to kicking things off again - let's face it we've got to stay relevant somehow! But on a more serious note, big things are happening for the next series and I’m really looking forward to the listeners finding out what we’ve got in store.”
When is the next episode of Staying Relevant out?
New episodes will be dropping every Monday, you can listen here
Who is Sam Thompson?
Sam Thompson is Hits Radio's resident fanboy, having first rose to fame on hit reality show 'Made in Chelsea'. Since January 2023, he's taken charge of weekday evenings on Hits Radio with his show, Hits UK! He has the biggest hits, the biggest throwbacks and is joined by some of the world's biggest stars to end your day in the best way possible. Expect to hear some of your favourite artists, some you may have never heard before and some of the biggest talent from the big, and small screen.
Who is Pete Wicks?
Pete Wicks is a TV Personality and influencer, who started his career on 'The Only Way Is Essex'. In 2022 he was put through his paces on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins and is a long-term friend of Hits Radio presenter Sam Thompson.
When can I listen to Sam Thompson on Hits Radio?
You can listen to Sam Thompson every Monday - Thursday evening from 7pm with Hits UK, where he has the biggest hits, the biggest throwbacks and is joined by some of the world's biggest stars to end your day in the best way possible.
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