

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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Feb 20, 2020 • 31min
Episode 199.98: A grandad, a spade and an innocent heron
It’s Thursday, which means a brand new episode of The Luke & Pete Show. Luke’s bought a new video game and Pete’s unimpressed by his choice. Meanwhile, Pete enlightens us with some rather alarming age gaps in Disney characters’ relationships. Elsewhere, there’s some chat about a Lou Reed playlist, a new type of beer enters the conversation, and we run the rule over reality television.We’re also talking about weird things you’ve found in your gardens, and there’s a particularly shocking story involving a grandad, a spade and an innocent heron. You probably know where that’s going...Your homework for this week is to tell us about your most memorable encounter with a telemarketer! Hit us 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.

Feb 17, 2020 • 31min
Episode 199.97: Freezy Slicers
Pete’s back baby! And he’s already had an undignified ride on the back of Luke’s Lime bike, an image the people of North London are unlikely to forget anytime soon.He’s also got a present for Luke from a Japanese capsule machine and he shares some amazing tales about his trip, including a story about the Japanese tsunami of 2011, and spending some time seaweed farming.Also on today’s show - we’re hearing about some of the things your parents hate the most about you (and yes, you can hear what Pete's Dad really thinks of him) and there’s also a discussion that ends up with Pete's body parts scattered all over London. You've been warned.Send your very best emails to 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.

Feb 13, 2020 • 31min
Episode 199.96: A chat with Uncle Jez
Jack’s stepped into Pete’s shoes once more, and has joined Luke for one final guest episode of the Luke and Pete show.On today’s show, we’re talking Valentine’s Day plans (or lack thereof), how to get a million subscribers on Youtube and why Jack’s grandad can’t resist shouting ‘snowflake’ or ‘fake news’ at any opportunity.There’s also some discussion surrounding the age old conundrum of what to do when faced with a blocked toilet, and Jack tells a story about accidentally shouting some expletives at an innocent old lady, after getting a little too invested in the Paranormal Activity films.Pete’s back on Monday to rejoin the usual shenanigans. Do your homework and drop us a line 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.

Feb 10, 2020 • 38min
Episode 199.95: For sale, emoji trainers, never worn
With Pete still in Japan, we’re kicking off Monday with special guest Jack Dean, also known as the driving force behind ‘JaackMaate’s Happy Hour’!Jack sat down to talk about what it’s like to be a Youtuber, why Norwich is way better than London and to justify his habit of dunking toast in his tea.There’s also more debate to be had about the ultimate beer, as this week the rather questionable suggestion of a ‘hospital beer’, courtesy of a listener, comes under scrutiny, and there’s some serious discussion about Sunday League Football, winding up elderly relatives, and finishing Escape Rooms. Get involved with the show: 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.

Feb 6, 2020 • 28min
Episode 199.94: Tossed salads and folded eggs
There's a huge scrambled eggs debate to be had in the studio today as Set Meals Sam has been criticised for his folding technique. How do *you* make scrambled eggs, let us know! And, should they be renamed 'folded eggs'? Also available on your all-new and completely free of charge episode, we have bedtime routines, we hear of a burglary, and we also discover the *greatest* video game theme of all time, bar none. Seriously. It's so good.To email in your homework on the last time you spoke to a stranger and why, it's: 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.

Feb 3, 2020 • 30min
Episode 199.93: Into The Valleys
It's Monday and it's time for a very special episode of The Luke and Pete Show! The Pete part of the equation is off gallivanting around Japan (don't worry - he sent us a voice message for the show), and so Luke is joined by one half of food podcast Set Meals, the esteemed Samuel Ashton Smith!Luke and Sam talk the perfect burger, the perfect type of beer and get into what it was like growing up in The Valleys of Wales. They also take the time to read through some of your emails before marking your homework as well (weird things in gardens etc), so stick around for that.To get involved, it's: hello@lukeandpeteshow.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.

Jan 30, 2020 • 30min
Episode 199.92: The world's best toilet
Pete has found what he believes to be the best toilet that's ever been created, a toilet so good that it can safely and easily dispatch several hundred acorns. And yes, you read that correctly.Also on your all-new episode of today's Luke and Pete Show, we find out about a public footpath that's been re-routed due to a prevalence of naturists, we find out more about the great Bob Hawke, and then there's some chat about fracking.We also set you some brand new homework, so don't miss that. Make sure to get your submissions into 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.

Jan 27, 2020 • 30min
Episode 199.91: One Litre Peter
Why has Pete brought a meat thermometer into the office? That's point number one on today's Luke and Pete Show agenda, swiftly followed by getting to the bottom of some graffiti that Donny partook in as a child. Naughty naughty...Elsewhere, there's talk of Nalgene sponsoring the show (although sadly that talk is coming exclusively from Luke), and we find out the weirdest thing one of our listeners has dug up in their garden, as well as hearing about some of those sweet free DVDs you guys received when purchasing your very first DVD players.To 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.

Jan 23, 2020 • 28min
Episode 199.90: The Donny Ringer
If you were given one punch that was as powerful as Anthony Joshua's, how and when would you use it? That's just one of the questions Luke and Pete attempt to answer on today's episode, which also features in-studio challenges, world record attempts and yet more attic finds.Pete also sets your this weekend's homework and you have two assignments to choose from. Special bonus LAPS points for those who take on both tasks. We can't wait to hear from you.To send in your homework, or indeed to email us about anything, it's: 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.

Jan 20, 2020 • 29min
Episode 199.89: Gateshead Garden Festival
Hello and a very warm welcome to today's episode of The Luke and Pete Show, thanks for joining us! This episode we learn of someone with a fart machine at a live snooker event, and it can't have been Pete because he spent the weekend in Seville. His alibi is watertight. Elsewhere, there's chat about what you should and shouldn't stick in the dishwasher, the 1992 World's Fair, and of course all the things you've found in your respective attics. Believe us when we say, there's some absolutely belting stuff up there.To get in touch, hit us up here: 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.