What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsFrom the rise and fall of Boris Johnson to Putin's 'special operation' in Ukraine; from the cost of living crisis to sending refugees to Rwanda; award winning comedian Mark Steel takes an exasperated and frankly baffled look at the state of the UK and the rest of the world. Joined by comedian (and son) 26-year-old Elliot Steel for the 'youth's' perspective, and a special guest each week, with occasional contributions from the likes of a deceased cricketer and a woman who's overheard in a cafe, Mark tries to answer that age old question: What The F*** Is Going On?!
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 122
April 27, 2024 06:00 - 58 minutesMark is joined by Rachel Fairburn, comedian and co-host of the All Killa No Filla podcast, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Rwanda bill passing, the cost of renting in London - and upmarket graffiti in Hampstead! Plus, a woman that Mark heard on a phone-in show shares her thoughts on Rishi Sunak's Rwanda scheme – and deceased Yorkshire cricketer Fred Trueman gives his views on the plans to scrap F.A. Cup replays. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exc...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 121
April 20, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutesMark is joined by actress, presenter and agony aunt Maria McErlane along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Iran v Israel; New York v Donald Trump; Rishi Sunak v Smoking – and Liz Truss v Reality! Plus, Nigel Boulevard, Britain's most patriotic man, goes to Belgium for a conference – and there's an exclusive extract from Liz Truss's book “50 Days To Crash The Economy...” Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtf...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 120
April 13, 2024 06:00 - 50 minutesMark is joined by actress and impressionist Jan Ravens, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Liz Truss, Gillian Anderson playing Emily Maitlis in Scoop – and whether the Israeli Defence Force should be forced to leave Gaza and deal with the Post Office management instead. Plus, money saving expert Martin Sunak surprises some small business owners on a helpline – and a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe isn't happy about the recent solar eclipse! Get ad-free extended episo...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 119
April 06, 2024 06:00 - 1 hourMark is joined by columnist and political commentator Matthew Norman, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of profiteering landlords, surreal conversations in a spa – and what happened when Elliot gave Mark a nicotine pouch to help him produce saliva! Plus, our very own George Galloway MP shares his thoughts on Paddy McGuinness joining Radio 2 – and broadcasting legend Mike Concrete demands answers from a 99 year old woman about her scone recipe! Get ad-free extended episode...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 118
March 30, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourMark is joined by Robin Ince - comedian, writer and broadcaster - for a special extended interview, as he tries to make sense of the rise of conspiracy theories and the challenges faced by rational thought. It's a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from Naomi Klein and Donald Trump to Robin Askwith, star of Confessions of a Window Cleaner! Mark and Robin discuss whether it's worth arguing with anti-vaxxers and flat-Earthers, and reveal some of the tricks that p...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 117
March 23, 2024 12:29 - 56 minutesMark is joined by broadcaster Dan Norcross of Test Match Special fame, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of people who are obsessed with the Royals, overrated classic films – and the so-called war on motorists. Plus, our very own George Galloway MP shares his thoughts on Beyonce's new country album – and there's deceased Yorkshire cricketer Fred Trueman on the rumours of another Tory Party leadership contest. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive conte...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 116
March 16, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutesMark is joined by author and comedy writer John O'Farrell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Diane Abbott and the Tory donor, Lee Anderson blaming everything on the Wokerati – and what Bob Geldof said about John's Live Aid musical. Plus, our very own George Galloway MP shares his thoughts on the Oscars – and Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ambrose Chislehurst-Adobe gives his inside take on the Kate Middleton photoshopping scandal. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 115
March 09, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutesMark is joined by comedian Justin Moorhouse, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Jeremy Hunt's budget; the waterfall that could bring peace to Gaza – and whether boxer Ryan Garcia was kidnapped by the illuminati and forced to watch a Satanic ritual! Plus, our very own George Galloway MP shares an exclusive extract from his first day back in Parliament – and a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe gives her views on the Budget... Get ad-free extended episodes, early access a...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 114
March 02, 2024 07:00 - 59 minutesMark is joined by Journalist and Author Susie Boniface, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the UK nuclear test veterans' campaign for justice and the disastrous "Willy Wonka Experience" in Glasgow George Galloway is in full flow at a debate in St George’s Church, Liz Truss teaches us how to boil an egg properly and again we’re delighted to have an extract from the post-Brexit diaries of Britain’s most patriotic man, Nigel Boulevard If you want to get extended interviews, ...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 113
February 24, 2024 07:00 - 53 minutesMark is joined by comedian, actor & presenter Nick Hancock , along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of pissing during the cricket, Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin & audience chatter at gigs. There's the return of Mike concrete speaking to Astronaut Tim Hill and Mark hears a woman on a phone in complaining about immigration. If you want to get extended interviews, ad free episodes, extra sketches and an opportunity to ask Mark what the f*** is going on?? then sign up to ou...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Caroline Quentin
February 21, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourA special bonus extended conversation with last week's guest Caroline Quentin. It seemed a shame to not the share the entirety of this fantastic interview so please enjoy this special episode. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 112
February 17, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutesMark is joined by author and actress Caroline Quentin , along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Horticulture, British Gas and memory loss. Plus there's the return of Martin Sunak with his money saving tips and Mark overhears a woman in a cafe talking about the closing of The Body Shop. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingo...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 111
February 10, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutesMark is joined by comedian Mick Ferry, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of King Charles's cancer, Rishi Sunak's bet with Piers Morgan – and why Coronation Street was full of radical lefties in the 1970s! Plus, the return of broadcasting legend Mike Concrete – and (pass the PopCon...) it's The Liz Truss Guide To Valentine's Day! Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*** Is ...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 110
February 03, 2024 07:00 - 57 minutesMark is back! He's joined by comedian Sooz Kempner, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Tories imploding, Keir Starmer equivocating – and Laurence Fox self-destructing! Plus, our very own George Galloway stars as the guest presenter on Winterwatch – and there's a welcome return for Nadine Boris! Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on...
Classic: What The F*** Is Going On? with Angela Barnes & John O'Farrell
January 27, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourMark gives an update on his recovery and introduces another chance to hear one of most popular WTFIGO episodes of all time. Angela Barnes and John O'Farrell from the We Are History podcast join Mark Steel for a special extended interview, to answer the question “What The F*** Was Going On?” Mark talks to Angela and John about everything from tipping points in history, to whether 'good' and 'bad' people exist – and if so, whether we can safely put Hitler and Stalin in the latter category! ...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 109
January 20, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutesGuest host Seann Walsh is joined by Rosie Holt and Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Rwanda scheme, the Post Office scandal – and how Mark's recovery is going after his cancer treatment. Seann also learns how to pronounce Rwanda – although he has insisted that we point out to you that he does in fact know that it's hot there! Plus, a caller on a phone-in show is sick of the Post Office scandal, Jeremy – and there's a woman that Mark overheard in a cafe complaining about Blue...
Classic: What The F*** Is Going On? with James O'Brien
January 13, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourWhile Mark recovers from the side-effects of his recent cancer treatment, here's another chance to listen to our most downloaded episode of all time... In this special extended interview, Mark talks to LBC presenter James O'Brien about everything from Brexit to Jeremy Corbyn – and from Katie Hopkins to our very own talk-show host Mike Concrete. James and Mark discuss how to change people's minds, how to deal with trolls on social media, and (in a still-to-be-pitched TV game show called C...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 108
December 23, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutesMark is joined by comedian Scott Bennett for a special extended interview, as he tries to make sense of his ongoing cancer treatment. Mark somehow manages to see the funny side of coughing fits, industrial scale mucus production – and an assortment of drugs and paraphernalia that would put Walter White to shame! Honest, heartwarming and hilarious, we guarantee it's the funniest conversation you'll hear about cancer and chemotherapy this Christmas! Get ad-free extended episodes, early acc...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 107
December 16, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutesMark is joined by music journalist Simon Price, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Shane MacGowan's genius, Rishi Sunak's amnesia – and Elliot's worst ever gig! Plus, Mike Concrete interviews a campaigner for the Welsh language, and – Rejoice! – it's The Liz Truss Guide To Christmas. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisg...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 106
December 09, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutesMark is joined by columnist and political commentator Matthew Norman, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Boris Johnson at the Covid inquiry, Rishi Sunak's latest immigration rules – and how Matthew's hypochondria could solve the NHS's problems! Plus, sympathetic financial advice from money-saving expert Martin Sunak – and a live session at the Covid Inquiry is interrupted by Nadine Boris. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: ht...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 105
December 02, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutesMark is joined by the wonderful Maria McErlane (actress, presenter, agony aunt)along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Joe Biden, the Covid inquiry – and Maria's life story, as told through a series of bicycles! Plus, a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe is upset at the situation in Gaza – and the broadcasting legend that isn't Mike Concrete interviews a grief counsellor. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/w...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 104
November 25, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutesMark is joined by comedian Sally-Anne Hayward, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Covid inquiry, middle class shoplifting – and having an MRI scan at the zoo. Plus, a woman on a phone-in show who's sick of the situation in Gaza – and Britain's most patriotic man Nigel Boulevard on his new £1.5 million trade deal with Australia. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 103
November 18, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutesMark is joined by Andy Zaltzman of News Quiz, The Bugle and Test Match Special fame, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of David Cameron's comeback, Nigel Farage in the outback, and Suella Braverman being sent back to the backbenches. Plus, more financial advice from money-saving expert Martin Sunak – and the long awaited return of Nadine Boris! Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow ...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 102
November 11, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutesMark is joined by comedian Nick Revell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of events in Gaza, Suella Braverman – and the world's sweariest vicar. (Contains very strong language!) Plus, Mike Concrete interviews a fireworks safety expert – and a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe isn't happy with Suella Braverman's crackdown on people sleeping in tents. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod F...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 101
October 21, 2023 06:00 - 1 hourMark is joined by Rosie Holt for a special extended interview with the comedian whose Tory MP character has become an online phenomenon (and fooled plenty of people into the bargain!) Recorded before Mark's recent surgery, it's a funny and thought-provokingdiscussion that covers everything from Russell Brand to GB News – and asks what lockdown expert Chris Whitty is up to these days... Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtf...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 100
October 14, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutesMark is joined by comedian Angela Barnes, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of his recent cancer diagnosis. And what better way to celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast than a cancer special? Nigel Boulevard rages against the European Cancer Quota, our very own George Galloway shares his views on the subject – and a woman who Mark heard on a phone-in show is sick of all these people being treated for cancer on the NHS. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and e...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 99
October 09, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutesIn this special episode, Mark talks about his recent cancer diagnosis and asks “What The F*** Is Going On?” From big needles to biopsies to the Rolls Royce of scanning machines, it's a funny, moving and informative account of the rollercoaster ride that Mark has been on over the past few weeks since he noticed a lump in his neck when he was shaving. And – spoiler alert! – the good news is it looks like there will be a happy ending... Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusi...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 98
September 30, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutesMark is joined by comedian Scott Bennett, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Seven Bins Sunak, the latest HS2 fiasco – and how anyone can manage to be offensive enough to getsuspended by GB News! Plus, Mike Concrete interviews an origami expert – and there's the latest instalment in the domestic dramas of a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 97
September 09, 2023 06:00 - 1 hourMark is joined by Seann Walsh for a special extended interview, covering everything from getting PTSD after going on a dance show, to what it's like growing up with a father who's a heroin addict – and whether it's a suitable subject for comedy. Plus, why Mark would argue that (whether he thinks he is or not) Seann is actually a political comedian – and a disturbingly accurate impression of Stewart Lee doing a Michael McIntyre routine. It's a fascinating and very funny full-length interview...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 96
September 02, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutesMark is joined by comedian Rachel Fairburn, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Spanish football president refusing to resign, Elliot making his audience faint in Edinburgh – and the RSPB demanding the overthrow of the Government! Plus, Nadine Boris's long-awaited resignation speech – and a remarkable revelation about Prince Andrew from Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ambrose Chislehurst-Polyamorous. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: ...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 95
August 26, 2023 06:00 - 1 hourMark is joined by Tom Walker (aka Jonathan Pie) for a special extended interview, covering everything from 'cancel culture' and causing offence, to the attitudes of the left (and the right) to humour and 'free speech'. Plus, what happened when the BBC suggested it would be a good idea to have a swear word right at the start of "Call Jonathan Pie"... It's a fascinating and thought-provoking discussion. Contains very strong language! Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 94
August 19, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutesMark is joined by comedian Nick Revell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Stopping The Boats, Stopping The Boats, Stopping The Boats – and why the Tories now only have one policy. Plus, a woman who Mark heard on a phone-in show complaining about time-travelling Legionnaires being housed on a barge – and Nadine Boris is a surprise caller in this week's Saving With Sunak. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 93
August 12, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutesMark is joined by actor and comedian Hugh Dennis, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of dishonest politicians, early morning dog-walkers – and why Hugh is famous in Zimbabwe! Plus, multi-millionaire Martin Sunak hands out more financial advice in Saving With Sunak; and Britain's hardest working MP Nadine Boris shares another chapter of her novel: “The Plot – and How I Lost It.” Listen on Podurama https://podurama.com Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 92
August 05, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutesMark is joined by comedian Michael Odewale, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Donald Trump's latest indictment, whether Ben Stokes practices Stoicism – and what Elliot is getting up to at the Edinburgh Festival. Plus, broadcasting legend Mike Concrete interviews a BMX rider – and a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe is concerned about the heatwave in Europe. Listen on Podurama https://podurama.com Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patr...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 91
July 29, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutesMark is joined by comedian Stuart Goldsmith, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the climate crisis, southern Europe burning – and whether we should be worried that Rishi Sunak is rich enough to have access to a bunker. Plus, a woman who Mark heard on a phone-in show complaining about people escaping from Greek wildfires in small boats – and there's another extract from the diaries of Britain's most patriotic man, Nigel Boulevard. Listen on Podurama https://podurama.com G...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 90
July 22, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutesMark is joined by comedian Yacine Belhousse, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Paris riots, the French philosophical approach to the work life balance – and why you can't get lamb flavour Pot Noodle. Plus, top tips from money-saving expert Martin Sunak (who recently eased the country’s money worries by telling us to ‘hold our nerve’) and an exclusive extract from Nadine Boris's new novel “The Plot – and how I lost it.” Listen on Podurama https://www.podurama.com Ge...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 89
July 15, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutesMark is joined by comedian Nabil Abdulrashid, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Sun's treatment of Huw Edwards; a Tory MP telling teachers they should strike in the school holidays – and the ornate crack pipes used by the crack connoisseurs of West Croydon! Plus, Mike Concrete interviews a British boxer who grew up in Nigeria – and a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe tries to sell her own tabloid scandal about Colin and Tara from the spin class... Get ad-free extend...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 88
July 08, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutesMark is joined by Green Party MP Caroline Lucas for a special extended interview, covering everything from climate change to Jeremy Corbyn; from Progressive Alliances and PR to Labour Party tribalism – and how the f*** she managed to keep her temper when Boris Johnson was lying his head off in Parliament! Impassioned, informative and funny – this is a must-hear interview! Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod ...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 87
July 01, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutesMark is joined by comedy writer Pete Sinclair, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Rishi Sunak telling us to hold our nerve, what it was like writing for Spitting Image – and whether it's a coincidence that Mark and Pete both started out as milkmen! Plus, a woman who Mark heard on a phone-in show complaining about children identifying as cats – and deceased Yorkshire cricketer Fred Trueman on the rise of women's cricket! Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and excl...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 86
June 24, 2023 06:00 - 1 hourMark is joined by Angela Barnes and John O'Farrell from the We Are History podcast for a special extended interview, which asks the question “What The F*** Was Going On?” Mark talks to Angela and John about everything from tipping points in history, to whether 'good' and 'bad' people exist – and if so, whether we can safely put Hitler and Stalin in the latter category! Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Fo...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 85
June 17, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutesMark is joined by Jim Bob, lead singer of Carter USM, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Boris Johnson, Donald Trump – and why buses don't just change drivers at the end of the route. Plus, Nadine Boris has a meltdown – and Nigel Boulevard celebrates the return of the great British barbecue! Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @w...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 84
June 10, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutesMark is joined by comedian Mick Ferry, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Prince Harry phone-hacking trial, pub quizzes – and what a Mark Steel column would be like if it was written by an AI chatbot! Plus, Mike Concrete interviews a rambler – and there's a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe complaining about house prices falling. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F**...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 83
June 03, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutesMark is joined by Robin Ince, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Covid inquiry, Phillip Schofield – and people who insist that the Earth is flat! Plus, a woman who Mark heard on a phone-in show complaining about phone hacking – and a remarkable anecdote about King Charles from Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ambrose Chislehurst-Diplodocus. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F**...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 82
May 27, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutesMark is joined by comedian Paul McCaffrey, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the latest Boris Johnson revelations, the scourge of parking apps – and there's a live report from Elliot on the 11.19 from Thornton Heath. Plus, broadcasting legend Mike Concrete gives survival tips to a man who was stuck in a lift – and there's the return of Nadine Boris! Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Fol...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 81
May 20, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutesMark is joined by comedian Sally-Anne Hayward, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of water companies charging us for not dumping sewage in the sea; maximum security Airbnbs – and the untimely death of much-loved comedian Andy Smart. Plus, there's another patriotic extract from the post-Brexit diaries of Nigel Boulevard – and a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe complaining about people who are off work with long-term illness. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and e...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel - Ep 80
May 13, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutesMark is joined by comedian Mark Nelson, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Met arresting people at the Coronation, the SNP's financial woes – and what Charles was really saying to Camilla in the coach! Plus, the broadcasting legend Mike Concrete interviews a Scottish salmon enthusiast – and there's an extract from the post-Brexit diaries of Britain's most patriotic man, Nigel Boulevard. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: htt...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 79
May 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hourMark is joined by the comedian and actor Miles Jupp for a special Coronation edition of the podcast. In an extended interview, Mark and Miles discuss the big ideas of monarchy, religion – and whether David Attenborough secretly likes to go fly-tipping. Plus, there's Mark's take on what the Coronation ceremony itself will involve, including the Wolverhampton Dragoon Guards of the Prussian battalions of the Noble Emissaries of Mansfield. Oh – and masturbating hedgehogs. Get ad-free extended ...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel - Ep 78
April 29, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutesMark is joined by poet Luke Wright along with Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of the Diane Abbott row, Barry Humphries being claimed by the anti-woke brigade – and what happened when Elliot, age three, took his toy ladybird to a football match! Plus, Mike Concrete interviews a performance poet – and a woman who Mark heard on a phone-in show objects to all these people being flown here from Sudan. (She's sick of it, Jeremy!) Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive co...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Episode 77
April 22, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutesMark is joined by comedian Cally Beaton along with Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of dating apps, swiping right for Michael Gove – and whether the Coronation will feature splinters from the actual cross used to crucify Jesus. Plus, our very own George Galloway is unhappy that his horse let him down in the Grand National – and there's the return of Tory MP Nadine Boris! Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod...
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Episode 76
April 15, 2023 06:03 - 38 minutesMark is joined by Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of junior doctors being paid £14 an hour, Carol Vorderman turning into the new Che Guevara – and wealthy comedians who don't have to worry how good they are! Plus there's a hard-hitting interview from broadcasting legend Mike Concrete, who talks to a father of two who's stuck in a queue at Dover. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*** Is ...