
The Luke and Pete Show
Join Luke Moore and Pete Donaldson for an unplanned half hour every Monday and Thursday as they pull on the threads of the universe, seeing where each fascinating one takes them. From ancient history and modern phenomena to the week's events and everything in between, The Luke and Pete Show is your chance to share in the fun of two men with time on their hands and a good idea of how to waste it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Sep 18, 2023 • 38min
Jurassic Clerk
Pete’s back from Japan! The highlights of the trip involved checking into a hotel where a dinosaur was working on reception and committing a cultural faux pas in a fancy restaurant.Meanwhile, in the UK, Pete had his scooter stolen and a man broke out of prison. It probably wasn’t worth coming back, to be honest.Want to get in touch with the show? Email: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com or you can get in touch on Twitter or Instagram: @lukeandpeteshow.We're also now on Tiktok! Follow us @thelukeandpeteshow. Subscribe to our YouTube HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 2023 • 32min
I would lie to you
Did you know that Hulk Hogan could have been in Metallica? Did you know Hulk Hogan wrestled 400 days in one year? Did you know that Elvis was a Hulkamaniac? No? That's because none of those things are true...Today, Pete tells Luke all about the many lies of Hulk Hogan. We also hear a ghost story that we want to believe and Pete asks the question, can you eat insulin? Worrying...Want to get in touch with the show? Email: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com or you can get in touch on Twitter or Instagram: @lukeandpeteshow.We're also now on Tiktok! Follow us @thelukeandpeteshow. Subscribe to our YouTube HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 2023 • 26min
Petey Fake Legs
Pete’s bought a pair of fake silicon legs! Confused? We were too. Find out why on today’s show.Once we’ve heard about that we go on a hunt to find our tallest listener and we also start reading out your ghost stories. Spooky!Want to get in touch with the show? Email: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com or you can get in touch on Twitter or Instagram: @lukeandpeteshow.We're also now on Tiktok! Follow us @thelukeandpeteshow. Subscribe to our YouTube HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 2023 • 33min
Turned water into White Claw
What would Jesus be like at a party? That’s the debate that Luke and Pete start today’s show with.Elsewhere, Luke has been reading about what it’s like to live and work in Death Valley. He tells Pete all about that and the lads also discuss what are the perfect clothes for sleeping in.Want to get in touch with the show? Email: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com or you can get in touch on Twitter or Instagram: @lukeandpeteshow.We're also now on Tiktok! Follow us @thelukeandpeteshow. Subscribe to our YouTube HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 4, 2023 • 31min
It makes you think
What makes someone believe in a conspiracy theory? Luke and Pete try to get to the bottom of that increasingly important question on today’s show.We then read your emails, which include another great example of someone’s job determining their career and a story from a listener who, like Luke, has had to battle with a neighbour who was trying to reserve their own parking space.Want to get in touch with the show? Email: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com or you can get in touch on Twitter or Instagram: @lukeandpeteshow.We're also now on Tiktok! Follow us @thelukeandpeteshow. Subscribe to our YouTube HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 2023 • 32min
Oh, Mark Ruffalo
Pete reveals that he’s met the man who voiced Mario on today’s show. Should we be surprised by this news?We also hear all about the first time that Pete met Luke’s dad and Luke tells us about the rather entertaining colleague he used to work with. His catchphrase is particularly enjoyable.Want to get in touch with the show? Email: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com or you can get in touch on Twitter or Instagram: @lukeandpeteshow.We're also now on Tiktok! Follow us @thelukeandpeteshow. Subscribe to our YouTube HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 2023 • 31min
Are you impressed?
The joke of this year's Edinburgh Fringe has been revealed and - unsurprisingly - Luke and Pete are not impressed.In a classic Luke and Pete pivot we go from talking about that to discussing head transplants. Plus, Pete reveals the real reason why he bought a Jag.Want to get in touch with the show? Email: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com or you can get in touch on Twitter or Instagram: @lukeandpeteshow.We're also now on Tiktok! Follow us @thelukeandpeteshow. Subscribe to our YouTube HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 2023 • 31min
Do you believe in ghosts?
Pete recently went on a ghost hunt. Although it sounds like he spent more time playing with tech than he did hunting ghosts, as you’d expect.In yet more predictable news, Luke’s fuming because his neighbour is once again using a traffic cone to save their parking space and a listener tells us about a bar in Madrid that is quite literally nuts.Want to get in touch with the show? Email: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com or you can get in touch on Twitter or Instagram: @lukeandpeteshow.We're also now on Tiktok! Follow us @thelukeandpeteshow. Subscribe to our YouTube HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 2023 • 31min
The cult of Lochvinder
Topics discussed include surprise excursions in Japan, potential cage fight between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, birthdays, video games, and podcast awards, career transition from music to TV directing, influence of grifting, talk TV gig and low listenership, late starts and timing of boxing matches, and boxing, legends, and safety.

Aug 17, 2023 • 35min
The birthday paradox
The podcast discusses childhood adventures at the seaside, a weekend of Vietnam War-themed fun, and the fascinating birthday paradox where the probability of two people sharing the same birthday is surprisingly high even with a small group.