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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…
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Fighting Fantasy #11 - Talisman of Death (Part 1) (opens the original)
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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 fee
80s Movie Soundtracks – Turn It Up! (opens the original)
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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 ultima
ThunderCats – Ho! (opens the original)
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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
Premier League 2026/27 Predictions (opens the original)
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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
Fighting Fantasy #10 - House of Hell (Part 3) (opens the original)
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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 Hou
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