

The Luke and Pete Show
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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.
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Jul 9, 2020 • 32min
Eight Crazy Frog Singles
In today’s episode, we’re reminiscing about the glory days of Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, the Crazy Frog and Motorola Razrs. We’re also debating our chances of survival in an apocalypse - would Luke’s car save him? Plus, Pete tells us about his Dad’s recent antics on Photoshop, we hear some alarming animal facts and we learn an interesting tidbit about clocks in films from a listener!We’d love to hear from you at hello@lukeandpeteshow.com, don’t hold back!***Please rate and review us on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 2020 • 33min
Taking a mouse on the tube
On today’s episode we discuss a wrestler who lost his eye, the art of grave digging, and the sad passing of American actor Carl Reiner. Also on the show, there's talk of Wetherspoons, old beers that have been sat in barrels since March and general pub antics. Luke’s also remembering some of his mouse trap woes, we hear an interesting fact about crisp expiry dates (well, sort of interesting) and then we open the email lines to you about annoying things that happen in films but not real life!Don't forget to get in touch with us at hello@lukeandpeteshow.com! Pete reads every single one of your emails!***Please rate and review us on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 2020 • 33min
Joe Wicks vs Mr Motivator
On today’s episode, we imagine who would win in a Joe Wicks vs Mr Motivator face off. Choose your fighter.Elsewhere, we talk about face ID, magnet fishing videos and a worm that can regenerate itself over two hundred times. Plus, Luke’s purchased The Last of Us on PS4, which leads us into a big old chat about video games, as usual.In addition to all this, we hear from a marine biologist who has been working with seals to predict the weather and a whole load of you have got in touch with your stories about golf club etiquette, which is more interesting than it sounds.Get in touch at hello@lukeandpeteshow.com! Don't hide your light under a bushel!***Please rate and review us on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 2020 • 34min
Barrels of fire
On today's LAPS, we're asking: What are the things you see happen most often in the movies that *never* happen in real life? Example: people sleeping with the curtains wide open for no reason.Elsewhere, Pete’s had an unfortunate financial mishap, there’s a man suing Twitch for highly questionable reasons, and we’re having a chat about the mind-bending Netflix drama Dark.Plus, Luke’s still loving his Nalgene, there’s a Twister sequel coming our way and the boys do a much needed, long overdue deep dive on Michael Flatley.Get in touch: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 2020 • 36min
What length are your socks?
Today’s Luke and Pete Show begins with a serious discussion about the likelihood of being struck by a meteorite. And when you crunch the numbers it's not actually that comforting...We also reminisce about the Bill Paxton vehicle Twister and have a good old chat about some classic low budget horror films. Elsewhere, Pete’s got a Netflix documentary to recommend, Luke’s giving Nirvana some love, and one of our listeners has offended everyone at the golf club.Get involved at hello@lukeandpeteshow.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 2020 • 31min
Dig it
On today’s episode we’re discussing how Pete's sartorial approach to visiting different countries, and remembering the heady days when emo music was still cool.Elsewhere, have you ever thought what's doing most of the heavy lifting on a really hot or cold day? That's right, thermometers. Shout out to all the hardworking thermometers out there in Siberia, Miami and South Korea.Finally, listen in for a particularly enjoyable story about a man who dug 33 tonnes of clay out from beneath his own house. Don't try this at (or under your own) home!To get involved, send us your thoughts at hello@lukeandpeteshow.com!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 2020 • 31min
Jordan v Donaldson
On today’s show Luke opens up about his toenail problem, we have a crack at diagnosing what on earth is going on with Prince Charles’ hands and Pete wonders whether he could outrun Michael Jordan...We’re also reminiscing about Big Brother and its role in the evolution of reality TV.Plus, Metallica, rockstar riders, Bill Murray and more on The Anarchist Cookbook. We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch here: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast provider. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 2020 • 33min
Eating mushrooms in a public park
Today’s episode features 80s indie music, Michael Fish and Phillip Schofield. But not all at the same time.Also on the show, Pete’s been having pints in the street (not near any statues, promise) and one listener has an amazing story about a bird’s nest.Plus Luke introduces us to Pheasant Island and questions why weather forecasts have been more unpredictable than ever since the coronavirus outbreak.Get in touch at hello@lukeandpeteshow.com!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast provider. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 2020 • 34min
Pete angers someone
It’s an email special! Today we’re reading a whole load of emails from you lot, including one from a man who has had a particularly unfortunate experience in a public toilet, and one from a disgruntled gamer who has a bone to pick with Pete.Also on today’s ep, a listener has got in touch with a list of times this show has predicted the future, we’ve got some mind boggling maths, some grievances with online quizzing, and we’re discussing the development of glass. Again. Keep the emails rolling in at hello@lukeandpeteshow.com! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast provider. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 2020 • 34min
Hands off my personal allowance pouch
Welcome to another Luke and Pete Show! This episode we’re chatting about Pete’s dim sum, sharing lessons we learnt from visiting Haven holiday camps and marvelling at some of the best things astronauts have taken into space... Also on today's show, we spend some time marvelling at 2020's Val Kilmer and despairing at Mark Zuckerburg, and we discuss the 2018 film Annihilation. Possibly for the second time, we can't quite remember.It’s another busy Monday on The Luke and Pete Show, get stuck in!Thursday’s going to be an email special, so keep the good stuff coming to hello@lukeandpeteshow.com **Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast provider. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.