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Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks have their podcast titled ‘Staying Relevant’ for which they have also reached the milestone of 500,000 followers. The duo celebrated this moment with a clowning photo shoot with gold balloons, although, according to reports, Pete Wicks was reluctant, thus displaying their unique relationship. This milestone is not only a reflection of the podcasts’ rapid growth but also of the duo’s great power in the digital entertainment world.
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The event was immortalized in a photo that went viral-like and was shared on the podcast’s official account. In the picture, Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks are beside each other holding large, shiny gold number balloons that say ‘500K.’ The caption let the audience in on the quarrel between the actors behind the scenes and mentioned that while Pete “didn’t want to be those people with the gold balloons,” Sam, plus he “did it anyway.” The post showed very sincere appreciation to their audience, whom they cutely call “Relevanters,” and announced the new target: one million.
The visual contrast between the two characters was not long before it was noted. Thompson is sparkling and overflowing with joy, unlike Wicks who is looking deadpan, which is his trademark look that he puts on for most of the time. This difference beautifully portrays the venue of the podcast that is a blend of unlimited driving force of Thompson and his cool personality with his dry, often sarcastic, humor. Their close relationship has made ‘Staying Relevant’ a very amusing source of personal stories and celebrity interviews that are funny, too.
The audience’s reaction was immediate and mostly positive. The duo’s influence was marked by a flood of congratulatory messages. A fan exclaimed: ‘The podcast is the greatest of all time by far! I’m very fond of you both,’ and this is probably how many people feel about the couple. Another netizen in a humorous fashion claimed the success was due to him, stating, ‘I just now followed, so my guess is that the 500,000 followers were actually me.’ The comment area was a lively proof of their reach with even messages from New Zealand.
Without a doubt, the picture of Pete Wicks’s appearance became a topic of laughter. ‘Pete looks very thrilled about playing the game,’ someone remarked in a dry tone while another person quipped, ‘Congratulations!! The balloons are golden but at least Pete was the one to hold the “OK” ones.’ The light-hearted teasing is a communication style that the audience is not only familiar with but also actively involved in, showing a truly engaged community. Yet, another spectator was set to imagining Wicks’s inner voice, thus stating, ‘Slay bitches – Pete probably on the inside.’
Jokes aside, there was a considerable number of comments reflecting the true bond that is nurtured through the podcast. A listener narrated her powerful personal experience, saying, ‘So freaking deserved you guys are great and have been with me in my sobriety journey this year on many miles of walks making me company and laughing so thank you.’ This sentiment correlates that the podcast is no longer merely a background distraction; for many people it is a sustainable source of companionship and comedy.
This milestone is an important event in the podcast’s journey. Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks have gone from a strong friendship and shared reality TV history to a decisive infiltration of the mainstream market and to holding a significant niche effectively. They are able to be very funny and at the same time honest about their lives, which has captivated a very big audience. The transformation from a relaxed project to a platform with more than 500,000 devoted followers is a clear indication of their capability to last ‘forever.’ Their work together also includes SR Productions.
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With the one million mark in sight, the momentum is showing no signs of running out. The celebration along with its gold balloons, which were both a necessity and ironically accepted, is a representation of a relationship that is strong because of the differences between the partners. Sam Thompson’s irresistible excitement and Pete Wicks’s coyness have created a concoction that keeps attracting thousands of listeners. Their story is among the media of today, full of truth, laughter, and an unbreakable bond that the audience is invited to experience in every episode. They’ve even said the next stop is one million, and their followers are more than ready for the trip based on the reaction.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
