Old Mates New Laughs Podcast

BMA Productions
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Improv
  • Updated weekly

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! #OldMatesNewLaughs #80sKids #90sTeens #MiddleAgeMadness #PodcastCommunity 📲 Connect with the Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/Twitter/X: https://x.com/OMNLpodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 11 hr ago

    Fighting Fantasy #9 – Caverns of the Snow Witch – Part 1

    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… If you're enjoying what we're doing and want to help us grow — our goal is to of become an 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/oldmatesnewlaughs You can also follow us on our social media accounts here... Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634 Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=en Twtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcast Blue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  2. 18 Jun

    By the Power of Greyskull! – He-Man Deep Dive

    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. If you're enjoying what we're doing and want to help us grow — our goal is to of become an 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/oldmatesnewlaughs You can also follow us on our social media accounts here... Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634 Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=en Twtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcast Blue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  3. 11 Jun

    Fighting Fantasy #8 – Scorpion Swamp (Part 3)

    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. If you're enjoying what we're doing and want to help us grow — our goal is to of become an 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/oldmatesnewlaughs You can also follow us on our social media accounts here... Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634 Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=en Twtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcast Blue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  4. 4 Jun

    Fighting Fantasy #8 – Scorpion Swamp (Part 2)

    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?. If you're enjoying what we're doing and want to help us grow — our goal is to of become an 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/oldmatesnewlaughs You can also follow us on our social media accounts here... Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634 Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=en Twtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcast Blue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  5. 28 May

    Fighting Fantasy #8 – Scorpion Swamp (Part 1)

    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 🎲 If you're enjoying what we're doing and want to help us grow — our goal is to of become an 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/oldmatesnewlaughs You can also follow us on our social media accounts here... Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634 Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=en Twtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcast Blue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  6. 21 May

    Ask Us Anything #4

    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 opinionsA few confessionsSome mild roastingAnd 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 🎙️ If you're enjoying what we're doing and want to help us grow — our goal is to of become an 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/oldmatesnewlaughs You can also follow us on our social media accounts here... Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634 Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=en Twtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcast Blue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  7. 14 May

    Fighting Fantasy #7 – The Island of the Lizard King (Part 3)

    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 🎙️ If you're enjoying what we're doing and want to help us grow — our goal is to of become an 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/oldmatesnewlaughs You can also follow us on our social media accounts here... Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634 Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=en Twtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcast Blue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  8. 7 May

    Fighting Fantasy #7 – The Island of the Lizard King (Part 2)

    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!! If you're enjoying what we're doing and want to help us grow — our goal is to of become an 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/oldmatesnewlaughs You can also follow us on our social media accounts here... Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634 Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=en Twtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcast Blue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
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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 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! #OldMatesNewLaughs #80sKids #90sTeens #MiddleAgeMadness #PodcastCommunity 📲 Connect with the Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/Twitter/X: https://x.com/OMNLpodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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