Fighting Fantasy #7 – The Island of the Lizard King (Part 2)

By the Power of Greyskull! – He-Man Deep Dive

This week on Old Mates New Laughs, we raise our swords and shout “BY THE POWER OF GREYSKULL!” as we dive headfirst into the world of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. We kick things off with the classic cartoon — our memories of it, whether it was actually any good, and how much of it is just pure nostalgia doing the heavy lifting. From iconic villains (yes, Skeletor is the GOAT, but who else deserves a shout?) to the best sidekicks, standout episodes, and those incredibly on-the-nose moral lessons at the end of each show… we cover it all. Then we turn our attention to the legendary 1987 live-action film — a movie that may or may not have anything to do with He-Man at all. We break down the best parts (spoiler: Skeletor is carrying HARD), the worst parts (there are many), and answer the big question… is it actually so bad it’s good? We wrap things up with a quick look at the newer He-Man film and whether the franchise still has the power in 2026. Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable takes, and at least one passionate rant about a man in a fur loincloth. If you're enjoying what we're doing and want to help us grow — our goal is to of become an on-camera podcast — you can now support us via Ko-Fi (totally optional, massively appreciated), here's the link should you feel inclined... https://ko-fi.com/oldmatesnewlaughs You can also follow us on our social media accounts here... Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634 Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=en Twtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcast Blue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Fighting Fantasy #8 – Scorpion Swamp (Part 3)

It all comes down to this!! In the final part of our Scorpion Swamp adventure, we attempt to survive the last stretch of one of the strangest Fighting Fantasy books ever made. Between deadly encounters, confusing pathways, and our increasingly desperate attempts to remember where we’ve already been, the swamp has officially broken our brains. The tension is high. The dice, at times have been cruel. And the urgency to just get out of the swamp alive has reached dangerous panic levels! Can we finally complete one of these adventures? Will the swamp claim us before the end? And was wandering into this place ever actually a good idea? Join us for the chaotic conclusion to our latest Fighting Fantasy special — featuring panic, nostalgia, and three grown men slowly losing their minds over paragraph numbers. If you're enjoying what we're doing and want to help us grow — our goal is to of become an on-camera podcast — you can now support us via Ko-Fi (totally optional, massively appreciated), here's the link should you feel inclined... https://ko-fi.com/oldmatesnewlaughs You can also follow us on our social media accounts here... Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634 Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=en Twtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcast Blue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Fighting Fantasy #8 – Scorpion Swamp (Part 2)

We’re back in Scorpion Swamp… and somehow still alive. After choosing our spells and quest in part one, we continue our journey through the swamp’s tangled paths, mysterious encounters, and increasingly suspicious characters. The map is becoming a mess, the dice are rarely turning against us, and we’re starting to realise this swamp might actually be trying to kill us... with kindness. This week brings more monsters, more laughs, and several moments where we confidently make choices that feel obviously... but are they actually terrible in hindsight? With multiple routes, hidden dangers, and no real clue who we should trust, the chaos levels are climbing rapidly. Will we find the bush and the berries? Will Andy stop trying to kill everything we see in order to take a trophy and wear it as a hat? Will Mike accidentally doom the entire adventure with his fate tempting comments? Honestly… who knows?. If you're enjoying what we're doing and want to help us grow — our goal is to of become an on-camera podcast — you can now support us via Ko-Fi (totally optional, massively appreciated), here's the link should you feel inclined... https://ko-fi.com/oldmatesnewlaughs You can also follow us on our social media accounts here... Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634 Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=en Twtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcast Blue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Fighting Fantasy #8 – Scorpion Swamp (Part 1)

This week on the Old Mates New Laughs Podcast, we kick off our latest Fighting Fantasy adventure with one of the most unique gamebooks in the series — Scorpion Swamp. Known for its open-world style exploration, magical gems, and multiple quest paths, this swamp is packed with danger, confusion, and absolutely no clear sense of direction whatsoever. Armed with questionable instincts and a magic ring we barely understand, we head deep into the murky wilderness in search of adventure… and probably an early death. Expect suspicious strangers, terrible navigation, swamp creatures that definitely shouldn’t exist, and the usual amount of panic and laughs! Will we survive the opening stages? Will we make sensible choices? Or will we immediately wander into disaster? Grab your provisions and prepare to get lost in the swamp 🎲 If you're enjoying what we're doing and want to help us grow — our goal is to of become an on-camera podcast — you can now support us via Ko-Fi (totally optional, massively appreciated), here's the link should you feel inclined... https://ko-fi.com/oldmatesnewlaughs You can also follow us on our social media accounts here... Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634 Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=en Twtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcast Blue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ask Us Anything #4

This week on Old Mates New Laughs, it’s time for another Ask Us Anything — and as always, things get a little... chaotic. We’ve got a fresh batch of questions covering everything from the hilarious and nostalgic to the slightly spicy and brutally honest. Nothing is off-limits… which might have been a mistake. Expect: * Questionable opinions * A few confessions * Some mild roasting * And at least one answer we probably shouldn’t have given It’s unfiltered, unpredictable, and exactly what you’d expect from an Ask Us Anything episode. Got a question for next time? Send it in — we’ll answer (almost) anything 🎙️ If you're enjoying what we're doing and want to help us grow — our goal is to of become an on-camera podcast — you can now support us via Ko-Fi (totally optional, massively appreciated), here's the link should you feel inclined... https://ko-fi.com/oldmatesnewlaughs You can also follow us on our social media accounts here... Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634 Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=en Twtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcast Blue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.