

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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Jun 4, 2020 • 27min
The Theremin and Pete Show
On today’s Luke and Pete Show, Luke’s temporarily replaced by Pete’s theremin, we’re advancing the theory on how many holes a straw has and we’re showing some love to glam rock icon Marc Bolan.Also on today's episode we’re weighing up the merits of drive-in nightclubs (is Donny for or against?), and televised pub sports.Plus, we hear the man who can beep like a car horn. And he can really, genuinely do it. Phenomenal.We'd love to hear from you 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 1, 2020 • 31min
Leave your facts at the door
It’s another Monday which means it’s another Luke and Pete show! Today we’re talking sun cream, paper walls and inappropriate songs. Plus, Pete tells us about his brand new theremin, we consider the whereabouts of noughties pop band Alphabeat, and we marvel at the Chicago horseman. Get stuck in and send us an email 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.

May 28, 2020 • 33min
Straw Holes?
On this fine Thursday we’re talking about such glamorous topics as outer space, The Land of Fire and Jurassic Park. And on a slightly less glamorous note, we’re discussing whelks, Jeremy Clarkson, and how many holes there are in a straw. When you think about it, it gets really weird. Also on today’s episode, we get an update from the official Luke and Pete Show tarantula and we hear from a listener who found something very strange when they moved into their new house.***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.

May 25, 2020 • 34min
The Judder Child
Hello! We’re delighted to bring you a brand new episode of The Luke and Pete Show on this fine bank holiday Monday! On today’s show, we’re talking breakfasts, a clandestine plot involving an e-gamer and a racing driver, and the beauty of a curry. Plus Pete’s hatching a new business plan involving takeaway pints and Luke tells a story about when he first smoked a cigar. Also coming up, we hear from a listener who had a particularly big day out in the 90s which involved consuming copious amounts of Metz, and we’ve got a hot take on doorstep nappies from a postman. Send us your favourite examples of songs being used inappropriately, or just get in touch to say hi 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.

May 21, 2020 • 38min
Another problem eels don’t need
It’s Thursday which means we’re back with a brand new episode of The Luke and Pete Show!Today we’re expanding on Monday’s conversation about anechoic chambers, as well as discussing a certain substance that has been wreaking havoc for eels in the River Thames.Luke also has another bash at quantum physics, we get excited for the Tony Hawk remaster and Pete’s got some top tips for a better night’s sleep.Drop us a line at hello@lukeandpete.com!***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.

May 18, 2020 • 38min
Doorstep surprise
Today’s episode features lost Deliveroo orders, a man plagued by his next door neighbour’s disgusting habit, and drag racing in electric cars. That's right, it’s another eclectic week on the Luke and Pete Show!Also on this episode, we discuss career-ending behaviour, Jumanji and the Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival.Plus, the email section has us reminiscing about some classic 90s drinks, and we hear from a man whose dad has gone to unspeakable lengths to avoid paying the full price for printer cartridges. It can only be described as ultimate dad behaviour.We’d really love to hear from you, so get in touch with the show at hello@lukeandpete.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.

May 14, 2020 • 33min
Swimming inside a whale
Today’s episode begins with some admiration for legendary musician Florian Schneider who sadly passed away last week.Elsewhere, Pete’s dreaming of building a soundless room, and he introduces us to the wonders of the YouTube channel ‘Look Mum No Computer’.Plus, there’s some art critiquing, as we look back on the glory days of drawyourdad.com, and one of the listeners has found an Italia 90 t-shirt which has been stuck in the darkest depths of his childhood bedroom for thirty years.All that, and The Sopranos as well. What more could you possibly want?Keep the emails 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.

May 11, 2020 • 40min
Out in space on a big string
On today’s show Luke and Pete are reflecting on the amazing life of Little Richard, as well as discussing a curious floating hotel and the possibility of a huge tube which could take us from Earth to outer space. Strap in for a heady mix of rock and roll and Luke’s quantum physics.Also coming up, Pete’s being confronted for wandering the streets with bananas in his pockets and there’s the question - how much would you pay to go for a pint with Matthew McConaughey in a British pub?Thanks to everyone who’s been getting in touch recently, we love reading your emails! Send us one if you fancy, it’s 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.

May 7, 2020 • 35min
Quest to find the strangest person
Welcome back to today's LAPS! This time around we’re talking about how Elon Musk managed to wipe $14bn off Tesla’s value with a single tweet, and Luke managing to wipe roughly the same amount off his personal brand by playing The Witcher and talking about it!There's also accents, TOWIE, radio voices and a story about what zoo animals have been getting up to since lockdown hit.All that, plus the boys share what they would do if they swapped bodies for the day and we’re reading an email from a listener who broke down in one of the remotest parts of the UK.Get stuck in and fire us an email 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.

May 4, 2020 • 37min
It's Been's back
Since the lockdown started, memes have got danker, Kanye’s become a billionaire and Pete’s grown confident enough to challenge Post Malone on his drink selection. That's right, it’s another episode of The Luke and Pete Show!Also, there's Nike tennis socks, more on the flaming tar barrels in Ottery St. Mary, some bits and pieces about Dave Grohl, and a delivery for Flat 3...Get in touch with us hello@lukeandpeteshow.com, we always love hearing from you!**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.