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Mates Rates

Published by 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.

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  1. Number 122ImprovAustralia

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  1. Edinburgh Chronicles 4: Signing Off From The Hostel Attic from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Sep 10, 202630 min

    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. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematesratespod/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Edinburgh Chronicles 3: We're 3/5 Star Guys from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Aug 26, 202643 min

    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 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematesratespod/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Edinburgh Chronicles 2: Tuckered Out Already?! from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Aug 18, 202643 min

    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/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Edinburgh Chronicles 1: Return Of The Kings from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Aug 6, 202648 min

    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/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. The Edinburgh Special Prologue (Pirate Edition) from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Jul 30, 202639 min

    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. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematesratespod/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. A Mates Rates Announcement from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Mar 19, 20267 min

    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. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematesratespod/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. The 2025 Gooch Week Spectacular from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Dec 25, 202549 min

    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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. We Found The Most Expensive Beer In Sydney from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Dec 17, 202538 min

    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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. How To Dodge An Acquaintance And Opening The Beer Files from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Dec 10, 202541 min

    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! Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. Tom Got Kicked Out Of The TikTok Awards (The Hungover Episode) from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Dec 3, 202538 min

    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! Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au Follow the pod on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok Follow us on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. How Much Contraband Can We Sneak Into The TikTok Awards? from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Nov 26, 202536 min

    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! Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au Follow the pod on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok Follow us on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  12. Zambrero vs Guzman vs Mad Mex & Mark Bronson returns from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Nov 19, 202540 min

    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 Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au Follow the pod on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok Follow us on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. 'The World According To Me' With Mark Bronson from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Nov 12, 202523 min

    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 Follow the pod on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok Follow us on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. Tom's Nefarious New York Trip Revealed from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Nov 5, 202536 min

    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 Follow the pod on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok Follow us on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. While Tom's Away, The Cats Will Play from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Oct 29, 202542 min

    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 Follow the pod on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok Follow us on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  16. Tom’s Leaving (!!), Small Town News and Our Crystal Ballsacks from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Oct 22, 202538 min

    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! Honk our horn at memo.fm/matesrates Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au Follow the pod on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok Follow us on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  17. The Victorious Theme Song, Our Successful Stake-Out and Testing Our Niche Knowledge from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Oct 15, 202533 min

    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 Follow the pod on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok Follow us on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  18. Sammy's Injury, Our New Theme Song and An Evening Of Magic (The Package Episode) from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Oct 8, 202533 min

    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 Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au Follow the pod on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok Follow us on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  19. Australia Vs New Zealand with Kind Of A Big Deal from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Oct 1, 202543 min

    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 Send us a text-based horn honking at matesrates@dm.org.au Follow the pod on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok Follow us on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. Can Kristo Pass As An Old Man? from Mates Rates, opens in a new tab

    Sep 24, 202529 min

    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 Follow the pod on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok Follow us on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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