Latest Geoffnorcott Podcast Episodes
EP 248 - Flailing Rishicopter And a Harsh Lesson For Bud Light
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - May 08, 2024 01:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThis week I catch up on all the fallout from the local elections which seemed to get worse for the Tories the longer things went. I discuss whether Andy Street was harshly dealt with and if the Greens expected their victorious candidate in Leeds to say 'Allahu Akbar'. We also look at Bud Light ro...
BREAKING NEWS # 9 - Was it Torygeddon in the Local Elections?
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - May 03, 2024 18:04 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDespite a b*stard journey back from Guernsey I managed to squeeze this out. I talk about the Tories getting battered at council level, doing not so badly with the mayoral votes and whether I voted Tory for the first time since 2019.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
EP 247 - Ho-Humza & Election Fever with IAIN DALE
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - April 30, 2024 09:03 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsIn this huge political week it was great to get Iain back on the show to talk about the upcoming local and mayoral elections & also reflect on the HUMbelievable downfall of Humza. We also speculate on what form a Penny Mordaunt leadership bid would take, and conclude it would involve a cape and a...
EP 246 - Angela Rayner, Violent Crime and Library Nonc*s with RACHEL FAIRBURN
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - April 24, 2024 01:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsWe have a lady this week! Not just that a funny working class Northern lady (so many boxes ticked). Rachel Fairburn joins me to consider whether anyone cares about Angela Rayner's dogginess, if there really is a drop in violent crime and whether there's such a thing as Library Nonc*s Support the ...
EP 245 - Liz Truss, WW3 & Cancel Culture with SEANN WALSH
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - April 17, 2024 01:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThis week Seann Walsh returns for a very eclectic show. We discuss Liz Truss and her theory about running restaurants, the prospect of World War 3 and my belief that Seann is within his rights to look down his nose at modern cancel culture victims. There's also one of my favourite ever moments as...
BREAKING NEWS #8 - Fallout from the Cass Report
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - April 12, 2024 18:19 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsIn this episode I try to give a very normal bloke response to the findings of the Cass Report. I won't lie, it's a heavy subject, so luckily there was also a fun YouGov survey this week asking the public silly questions about Sunak and Starmer which I get stuck into. I also reveal one of the most...
EP 244 - Politics and Murder with STIG ABELL
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - April 10, 2024 01:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThis week I talk to broadcaster and write Stig Abell about politics and murder. Stig presents a breakfast show and gives on the background on politicians who say stupid things or - indeed - nothing at all. Then it's on to murder. Stig is a crime novelist and I challenge him to justify why it's ok...
EP 243 - JK Rowling and the Deathly Scottish Hate Crime Bill
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - April 03, 2024 11:27 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThis week I climb into the Scottish hate crime bill cluster**** and how JK Rowling was able to call Humza's bluff. I also tentatively wonder if the Tory backlash has got a bit excessive. Additionally, there's another FREE audiobook chapter from THE BRITISH BLOKE DECODED. Support the Podcast, keep...
EP 242 - DOM FRISBY's brush with ELON MUSK...
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - March 27, 2024 02:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsI'm delighted DOMINIC FRISBY was able to step in last minute because he was able to tell us about his brush with ELON MUSK. We also look at the rise of the Reform Party, the departure of Owen Jones and - in the Patreon only section - we discuss Netflix's documentary about crowd trouble at the Eur...
Ep 241 - Hopefully Penny & Hapless Humza (feat. MARK NELSON)
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - March 20, 2024 02:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsVery funny episode this week with top stand-up Mark Nelson. We discuss Penny Mordaunt's Leadership chances, Humza Yousef looking like he regrets taking the gig and WTF is 'bread-crumbing'. There's also a genius idea for surge pricing in pubs. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://...
EP 240 - 30p Lee on a Bosman + Documentary Backlash (feat JACOB HAWLEY)
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - March 14, 2024 02:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThis week Jacob Hawley co-hosts, as we discuss 30p Lee going to Reform on a Bosman, Rishi showing more weakness and Starmer's weird 'book' tour. I also give some background on my university documentary, including an update on the fate of my Seat Ibiza.... Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-...
BREAKING NEWS #7 - Hunt's Budget 'Limbs'
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - March 07, 2024 16:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsIn this breaking news I mull over Jeremy Hunt's long budget with small measures. I celebrate the NI cut whilst wondering if the fuel duty cut is an ongoing feature of British public life, like the DFS sale. I also ask why - whether it's Labour or Tories - I have a fundamental need to believe the ...
EP 239 - Extremehism (with ANDREW DOYLE)
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - March 05, 2024 16:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThis week Andrew Doyle joins me to mull over George Galloway's return to politics. We also try to talk about Mary Poppins recent ratings change, but I get a bit sexually distracted. There are also stunning revelations about Andrew going to Gary Glitter concerts and me being asked to leave an asse...
EP 238 - Political Sh******ery
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - February 28, 2024 02:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsIt's another solo ep this week (following a late guest drop-out) but that did give a chance to reflect on a rancorous week in British politics. From Labour's mafioso style 'leaning' on Lindsay Hoyle to Lee Anderson going in two footed under the Ref's nose - it's all here. I try to approach it wit...
EP 237 - Tory Wipeout or are Labour Getting Smug?
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - February 21, 2024 02:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsIt seems like a lifetime since the last episode so I did a round up of all the big political news, including the Tories facing electoral wipeout, Labour voters getting a bit smug, Sadiq up to his usual tricks & a bit of baiting for the work from home crowd. (For the Patreon only version we cont...
EP 236 - Tricky Week for Labour (Feat. DOM FRISBY)
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - February 14, 2024 02:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThis week the brilliant Dom Frisby returns as we discuss Labour's issues around Azhar Ali, Trump's issue with NATO and Joe Biden's issue remembering the day of the week. For the Patreon bonus content we look at the cancelled actress Gina Carano suing Disney. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & ...
WMPT BREAKING NEWS - #6 An Explosive Week in Politics
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - February 09, 2024 13:20 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThis was one of those weeks where I had to do a breaking news. From Rishi's handshake to Labour's U-turn and the advent of the PopCons (?!?) I felt like needed a catch-up / therapy. This one might reflect exactly how you feel. Or I might end up upsetting everyone. Support the Podcast, keep it w...
EP 235 - ANDY ZALTZMAN
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - February 07, 2024 02:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThis week I'm delighted to have the host of the News Quiz and - more importantly - the test match special stats guy, Andy Zaltzman. We talk Tory infighting, satire in the Sunak/Starmer age and also why test cricket should be marketed like an HBO box-set. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-...
EP 234 - Failing Warships + a chat with FELICITY WARD
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - January 31, 2024 02:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsAfter a quick chat about the readiness of the British army (or lack of it), I speak to Felicity Ward. She's a great comic and has been a keen advocate for focus on men's mental health and suicide prevention. She's also soon to star in the Aussie remake of the The Office so I thought I'd nab here ...
EP 233 - Sturgeon, Lineker & The Krypton Factor (with SIMON EVANS)
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - January 24, 2024 02:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThis week SIMON EVANS makes a welcome return. We ramble around all sorts of subjects. Not just Nicola's disappearing messages or the latest bit of Lineker soap opera but also why marriages may need a stenographer and Simon's incredible story of why he was disqualified from The Krypton Factor. Su...
WMPT BREAKING NEWS - #5 It's Going To Be Trump
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - January 19, 2024 17:05 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsSo much news this week I had to do another episode. I round up PMQs using Sunak & Starmer's 'jokes'. Then, following Trump's big win the first primary, I look at why Trump is set to confound his critics. Again. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan...
Ep 232 - Houthi and the Blowback (with KATHERINE RYAN)
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - January 17, 2024 02:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThis week Katherine Ryan makes a welcome return to WMPT. We discuss disturbing developments in the Middle East, nanny stateism and most disturbing of all in Hollywood films. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true BOOK TICKETS FOR MY ...
EP 231 - Post Office Plonkers (with MATT GREEN)
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - January 10, 2024 02:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsFor the first episode of the year i'm delighted to have Matt Green on the show. Matt joins me to discuss how the hell the Lib Dems are the main subject of discussion, why Rishi wants to be prom king and how Keir 'do nothing' Starmer might be onto something. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & A...
EP 230 - Gervais, Coward & Predictions for 2024
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - December 30, 2023 02:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsIn this end of year episode I talk about the latest outrage over Ricky Gervais's comedy and the attempts to call Noel Coward 'queer'. Then it's on to a political review of 2023 and some predictions for the election year coming up, including why Rishi may be like Rose from Titanic and how Keir mig...
2023 XMAS SPECIAL with ROMESH RANGANATHAN
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - December 20, 2023 09:36 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsRomesh returns for another festive special. We discuss a bit of politics but also hot button Christmas issues like they’re culture war battlegrounds. Including whether Mariah Carey is gaslighting the world and whether Elves are technically a migrant work force. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly...
Ep 229 - Rebound Rishi & Naughty Nigel (with JACOB HAWLEY)
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - December 13, 2023 08:21 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsGreat to have Jacob this week, who some of you will have seen smashing it as my tour support. We discuss rebound Rishi, crafty Gary Lineker, naughty Nigel Farage and whether the Mafia have a diversity & inclusion policy. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geof...
WMPT BREAKING NEWS - #4 The Testymoany of BORIS JOHNSON
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - December 08, 2023 12:11 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsI was just going to talk about Boris but this has been a mad few days so politically, so there's also chat about Suella, surprise headliner Robert Jenrick and possibly the worst PMQs in history. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true ...
EP 228 - Keir Thatcher & Britney Sunak with IAIN DALE
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - December 05, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThe very wise Iain Dale joins me this week to deliver early end of year reports for Keir & Rishi. We talk about Keir's weird fanboying on Thatcher and how no-one 'stands up' to Rishi. There are also derogatory mentions of both Crewe, Southampton and the A11 Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & A...
EP 227 - Political Sh**holes + 90's football nostalgia with PERRY GROVES
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - November 29, 2023 02:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsAfter a catch up with James Cleverley getting in a bit of bother and Patrick Vallance's definitely private diaries, I speak to 80's and 90's football legend Perry Groves. Perry is so insightful and funny talking about the cultural (and drinking) differences between now and then. We talk about eve...
EP 226 - Far Right Hair & Bin Laden Apologists (with KONSTANTIN KISIN)
What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott - November 22, 2023 02:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsGreat to have Konstantin back co-hosting, fresh from another appearance on Joe Rogan. We talk about the new 'far right' Argentine President (and his hair). We try to slate Rishi but it ends up becoming a beat-down of the Lib Dems and we ponder the loony Americans who are making excuses for Bin La...
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