In the bonus episode “The boys plan each other’s funerals…”, released on January 30, 2025, Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks once again show why their relationship is so adored by fans: it is chaotic, warm, and built on a rare kind of closeness in the entertainment world. The episode opens with an idea that sounds absurd at first—they sit down and plan each other’s funerals. Yet this bizarre premise highlights the deep bond they’ve built over many years.

Pete and Sam don’t talk about death as something distant or abstract. They describe it with a level of detail that is almost ridiculous—who will speak, what music will be played, who will cry, and who will inevitably ruin the ceremony. Beneath the humor, listeners can feel a quiet truth: only people who trust each other deeply can joke about one another’s death so effortlessly. That natural ease transforms the conversation from simple comedy into something more meaningful—it shows that their friendship is grounded not just in fun, but in absolute trust.

Pete, with his deep voice and signature grumpiness, often serves as the grounding force to Sam’s explosive energy. But in this episode, listeners can sense that when faced with the idea of losing his closest friend, Pete’s tough exterior softens. Even though the conversation is wrapped in humor, every small joke carries a genuine hint of care.
Sam, on the other hand, approaches the topic with his usual dramatic flair, but with authentic emotion. He imagines, in great detail, how Pete would behave at his funeral—what he would say and the stoic face he would put on. These images are both funny and touching, because they reveal how Sam truly sees Pete: a man who may appear tough, but who always shows up when it matters most.

The heart of this episode lies in the way they use humor to approach a topic people usually avoid—death. Instead of dodging it, they humanize it, treating it as a natural part of life. In doing so, they highlight the value of having someone to face everything with, even the scariest possibilities. Their “funeral planning” isn’t a thoughtless joke; it’s a quiet affirmation of a friendship so strong that they can imagine accompanying each other to the very end.

The episode also includes everyday moments, like Sam giving Pete a “business guide”—a type of inside joke no one else would fully understand. These moments show that their connection isn’t built only on emotions, but also on shared experiences, work, and years of navigating life side by side.

In the entertainment world, where relationships often feel fragile or superficial, the friendship between Pete and Sam stands out. This podcast episode conveys that real friendship doesn’t exist only in moments of joy, but also in the way two people can openly talk about life and death with sincerity, understanding, and laughter.