Podcast

Mates Rates

Comedy, Improv

Lifelong best mates Sammy, Kristo & Tom sit down each week to get serious. Seriously goofy (haha just a joke [there will be more of those]). Joined by their horn honking listeners, they’re ready to receive your correspondence and have some regulation ‘fun’. Have a great time guys. The end.

Episodes
61
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
38 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
1 month ago

Episodes

61 episodes, newest first

  1. Edinburgh Chronicles 4: Signing Off From The Hostel Attic

    Season 2, Episode 6

    Show notes

    After a exhausting but fun run at Edinburgh Fringe, the guys record one more podcast from the land of haggis and kilts.

    Have a great time guys.

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    31 min
  2. Edinburgh Chronicles 3: We're 3/5 Star Guys

    Season 2, Episode 4

    Show notes

    The guys are getting close to the end of their Edinburgh Fringe run but the energy is still (relatively) high. They discuss getting reviews, Sammy's Club Penguin heist, and play a few games including Internet Pulse Check, all in front of a very small live audience.

    Have a great time guys.

    Buy tickets to our Edinburgh live show here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/mates-rates-the-golden-age-begins

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    43 min
  3. Edinburgh Chronicles 2: Tuckered Out Already?!

    Season 2, Episode 3

    Show notes

    A week in to the boys' Edinburgh run and the demands of show business are taking it's toll. Between sips of Lucozade they chat about flyering, and the surprising highs and lows of the random Fringe shows they made each other see.

    Have a great time guys.

    Buy tickets to our Edinburgh live show here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/mates-rates-the-golden-age-begins

    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematesratespod/

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    44 min
  4. Edinburgh Chronicles 1: Return Of The Kings

    Season 2, Episode 2

    Show notes

    The boys are back in 'Burgh! They talk about trying jellied eel, their side-quest in China, and send each other off to see some niche Fringe live shows.

    Have a great time guys.

    Buy tickets to our Edinburgh live show here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/mates-rates-the-golden-age-begins

    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematesratespod/

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    49 min
  5. The Edinburgh Special Prologue (Pirate Edition)

    Season 2, Episode 1

    Show notes

    The Mates Rates Podcast is back! At least for now. Before jetting off to Edinburgh for their run of Fringe shows (buy tickets here!) the boys got together to record to raise the podcast sails and record a pirate version of the show. FYI this is required listening.

    Have a great time guys.

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    39 min
  6. A Mates Rates Announcement

    Show notes

    Hey Mates Rates fans. We're dropping into your feeds with a (relatively) quick announcement...

    We hope you're still having a great time guys.

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    8 min
  7. The 2025 Gooch Week Spectacular

    Season 1, Episode 54

    Show notes

    It's here - the second annual Mates Rates Gooch Week Spectacular! This time we've hit the mostly sunny shores of Manly to record a very loose episode including our Gooch Week bingo, Tom's dad jokes and we relax and release some old segments from this year.

    Thanks for listening in 2025!

    Have a Great Time Guys!

    Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates

    Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au

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    50 min
  8. We Found The Most Expensive Beer In Sydney

    Season 1, Episode 53

    Show notes

    The emerald city of Sydney is proudly home to so many unique features that make it world famous, none more so than the exorbitant price of beer. Until today, no one has been brave enough to truly investigate just how expensive a pint of beer could be in Sydney. As always, Mates Rates are breaking new ground and going where no podcasters have gone before, as we crack open the beer files and find out once and for all, where the most expensive pint in Sydney can be found.

    Have a Great Time Guys!

    Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates

    Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au

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    38 min
  9. How To Dodge An Acquaintance And Opening The Beer Files

    Season 1, Episode 52

    Show notes

    Welcome to the first Annual Matey Awards! An award ceremony for Mates Rates, by Mates Rates, with awards only going to Mates Rates. Who will be the big winners?? Plus, we play a round of 'I'm An Acquaintance Get Me Out Of Here' and open up the Beer Files.

    Have a Great Time Guys!

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    42 min
  10. Tom Got Kicked Out Of The TikTok Awards (The Hungover Episode)

    Season 1, Episode 51

    Show notes

    Last week the boys went to the TikTok Awards, and then decided it was a good idea to record a podcast the next day. Even though we recorded at 2pm, Sammy barely made it in alive. Plus, we reveal exactly HOW and WHY Tom was kicked out.

    Plus, Step Granny is back to have a stern word with the boys about unplanned episodes.

    Have a Great Time Guys!

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    39 min
  11. How Much Contraband Can We Sneak Into The TikTok Awards?

    Season 1, Episode 50

    Show notes

    While step-granny is away, the boys will play. Kick your feet up, take a load off and enjoy this free flowing unstructured podcast helped along by the return of a certain producer. The boys are gearing up for Australia’s night of nights, but are worried that there will be a scant amount of alcohol available. Enter the trenchcoats. Plus we hear an exclusive new track by one of Britains hottest rappers!

    Have a Great Time Guys!

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    37 min
  12. Zambrero vs Guzman vs Mad Mex & Mark Bronson returns

    Season 1, Episode 49

    Show notes

    We compared the burritos from Guzman Gomez, Mad Max and Zambrero to find out which is the ultimate Australian fast food Mexican. also Mark Bronson the famous interviewer makes his comeback with another searing interview of Robert Stellenbosch and Lachie Mann from blokesHurst College.

    Have a Great Time Guys!

    Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates

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    41 min
  13. 'The World According To Me' With Mark Bronson

    Season 1, Episode 48

    Show notes

    This week, we've been very busy making funny videos and had almost no time to plan the podcast, so we've had to licence an interview from another show, the classic 'The World According To Me With Mark Bronson'. In this episode he speaks to Britpop legends Smudge about rock'n'roll, their many controversies, and their coreys.

    Plus, we play another round of the Three Word Game, and discuss Canberra's very many special features.

    Don't forget to enter our next One Word Weird competition for your chance to win a case of Brookvale Union RTD's. Head to memo.fm/matesrates or dm us a voice note and tell us the weirdest birthday you've ever had.

    Have a Great Time Guys!

    Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates

    Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au

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    24 min
  14. Tom's Nefarious New York Trip Revealed

    Season 1, Episode 47

    Show notes

    So Tom decided to come back to Australia and rejoin his friends, but not without a big, throbbing package for us.

    Plus, Kristo turns 26 and gets some heartfelt girts, and we play a round of 'Chit Chat Champions' ...sorry we mean 'People Who Are Very Good At Talking'.

    Don't forget to enter our next One Word Weird competition for your chance to win a case of Brookvale Union RTD's. Head to memo.fm/matesrates or dm us a voice note and tell us the weirdest birthday you've ever had.

    Have a Great Time Guys!

    Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates

    Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au

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    37 min
  15. While Tom's Away, The Cats Will Play

    Season 1, Episode 46

    Show notes

    Tom is in The Big Apple, and Sammy and Kristo have taken over the studio to enjoy a Tom-free episode, including a game full to the brim of topics he would absolutely hate.

    They also discuss a weird encounter at an event they recently went to, and listen to some entries to our latest Brookvale Union One Word Weird competition and they are wild.

    Don't forget to enter our next One Word Weird competition for your chance to win a case of Brookvale Union RTD's. Head to memo.fm/matesrates or dm us a voice note and tell us the weirdest birthday you've ever had.

    Have a Great Time Guys!

    Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates

    Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au

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    42 min
  16. Tom’s Leaving (!!), Small Town News and Our Crystal Ballsacks

    Season 1, Episode 45

    Show notes

    Today on the podcast, the fella's are saying goodbye to their old pal Tom who is heading to New York. Will he be back? Only time will tell.

    Plus, we play a round of 'Guess Where This News Headline Is From' (working title) and stare into each other's crystal ballsacks to predict what is going to be hot this summer.

    Have a Great Time Guys!

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    39 min
  17. The Victorious Theme Song, Our Successful Stake-Out and Testing Our Niche Knowledge

    Show notes

    The Mates Rates Podcast has finally levelled up and has a theme song, thanks to you, our listeners! Tune in to see who was victorious.

    Plus, Sammy, Tom and Kristo test local businesses discount policies with a stake-out, and test their own very, very niche knowledge with a quiz.

    Don't forget to enter our next One Word Weird competition for your chance to win a case of Brookvale Union RTD's. Head to memo.fm/matesrates and tell us your weirdest story that happened on a plane.

    Have a Great Time Guys!

    Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates

    Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au

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    34 min
  18. Sammy's Injury, Our New Theme Song and An Evening Of Magic (The Package Episode)

    Show notes

    In this jam packed episode, Dave gets 'taken care of', Sammy breaks something very important, and we reflect on an evening of magic. There's packages of all shapes and sizes.

    Plus, we play our three theme song demos and need YOU to vote on which one you like, so head to our instagram now!

    Have a Great Time Guys!

    Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates

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    33 min
  19. Australia Vs New Zealand with Kind Of A Big Deal

    Show notes

    This week we cram 5 people into the studio and welcome Ryan and Bryn aka Kind Of A Big Deal to the podcast. They read us a formal statement on how they met, play a rogue game of Good New Zealander/Shit Kiwi and design their perfect Aussie pub.

    Have a Great Time Guys!

    Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates

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    43 min
  20. Can Kristo Pass As An Old Man?

    Season 1, Episode 43

    Show notes

    It's Mates Rates 2.0, and the podcast coach has advised the boys that they need a theme song (stay tuned for that). Plus, they play a round of the Three Word Game, get excited about An Evening Of Magic, get less excited about Kristo's potential handstand, and Sammy needs help solving his own personal financial crisis.

    Have a Great Time Guys!

    Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates

    Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au

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    30 min