Mark is joined by Jon Ronson and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of (fingers crossed) the last days of Boris Johnson, conscription, the Culture Wars and ███████████ Follow Jon Ronson @jonronson Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod ███ ████████████ █████ and visit our websitewww.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Jan 31, 2022•43 min•Ep. 28
Mark is joined by Russell Kane and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of bullying in the Tory party, Meatloaf’s 1987 visit to Alton Towers and drugs. Follow Russell Kane @russell_kane Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our websitewww.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn mor...
Jan 24, 2022•41 min•Ep. 27
Mark is unfortunately not joined by Sue Gray, who would be able to answer all of his questions, but instead by Henning Wehn and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of Boris Johnson’s inability to recognise a party, Novak Djokovic’s belief that you can purify water with your mind and the BBC’s license payer’s fee. Follow Henning Wehn @henningwehn Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more infor...
Jan 17, 2022•43 min•Ep. 26
In our first episode of 2022, Mark is joined by Rosie Holt and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of Prince Andrew, the Tories love of the National Anthem and Molly Mae. Follow Rosie Holt @RosieisaHolt Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Jan 10, 2022•35 min•Ep. 25
In this festive episode, Mark is joined by Emma Kennedy and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of the North Shropshire by election, laughter being banned in North Korea and investigating parties in your own house. Follow Emma Kennedy @EmmaKennedy Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hoste...
Dec 20, 2021•37 min•Ep. 24
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Jamali Maddix and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of Downing Street Christmas parties, the Omicron variant - and why all cats are psychopaths. Follow Jamali on Twitter @jamalimaddix Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Dec 06, 2021•39 min•Ep. 23
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Louis Theroux and Elliot Steel as he tries er…forgive me… forgive me… forgive me… tries to make sense of Boris Johnson incompetence, Black Friday and the link between Dr Who and youth crime. Follow Louis Theroux on Twitter @louistheroux Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get bo...
Nov 29, 2021•41 min•Ep. 22
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Nick Hancock and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of Tory MPs 2nd jobs, Kyle Rittenhouse being found not guilty and The Queen entering a new phase. You can listen to Nick Hancock’s podcast The Famous Sloping Pitch here https://t.co/xlnzUkjv7R Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our websitewww.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informat...
Nov 22, 2021•40 min•Ep. 21
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Esther Manito and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of world events, from Owen Paterson's brave work on behalf the Corrupt community, to racism in Yorkshire cricket, and Greta Thunberg swearing at COP26. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 08, 2021•41 min•Ep. 20
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Miles Jupp and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of world events, from dumping raw sewage in rivers to Facebook and the Metaverse, all whilst not forgetting to ask the ever important question, 'Should we go to war with France, because, well.... why not?' You won't find Miles Jupp on Twitter so check out his website https://www.milesjupp.co.uk/ Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @whatthefisgoin And visit our website www.what...
Nov 01, 2021•38 min•Ep. 19
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Kate Robbins and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of world events, from anti-vaxxers to arming MPs - not forgetting Pablo Escobar's cocaine hippos! Follow Kate Robbins on Twitter and Instagram @KateRobbins Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @whatthefisgoin And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. L...
Oct 25, 2021•37 min•Ep. 18
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Jack Whitehall and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of 90 year old William Shatner going into space, Superman’s bisexual offspring and Prince Charles’ eco friendly car on wine and cheese. Follow Jack Whitehall @jackwhitehall Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get bonus co...
Oct 18, 2021•40 min•Ep. 17
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Shaun Keaveny and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of the Newcastle takeover, nepotism at the BBC and going viral on TikTok. Follow Shaun Keaveny @shaunwkeaveney Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Oct 11, 2021•40 min•Ep. 16
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Jenny Eclair and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of the shortage of HGV drivers, Wetherspoon’s record losses and the police’s new safety advice to call the police if you are arrested by the police. Follow Jenny Eclair @jennyeclair Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get b...
Oct 04, 2021•42 min•Ep. 15
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Jack Dee and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of panic buying, extinction rebellion and Jack Dee’s lockdown obsession with his lawn. Follow Jack Dee @TheRealJackDee Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Sep 27, 2021•37 min•Ep. 14
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Mark Lamarr and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of the return of imperial weights and measures, The Liberal Democrats Party Conference and Jeremy Vine riding a penny-farthing. Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad cho...
Sep 20, 2021•38 min•Ep. 13
This week Mark is joined by Victoria Coren Mitchell and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of Gavin Williamson thinking he'd met Marcus Rashford, the Queen's support for Black Lives Matter and the effect of Emma Raducanu's success on other 18 year olds. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 13, 2021•38 min•Ep. 12
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Jen Brister and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of Boris Johnson’s hatred of handouts, horse deworming tablets for treating Covid and sea closures. Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Sep 06, 2021•34 min•Ep. 11
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Shappi Khorsandi and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of world events, from the Taliban taking over in Afghanistan, to Nando's running out of chicken. Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
Aug 23, 2021•37 min•Ep. 10
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Seann Walsh and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of David Cameron’s pay packet at Greensill, exam results and Labour’s stance on Geronimo the alpaca. Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Aug 16, 2021•37 min•Ep. 9
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of environmentalist Margaret Thatcher, Jack Grealish costing £100 milllion and proper English. Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Aug 09, 2021•36 min•Ep. 8
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Mirror columnist, Susie Boniface and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of attacking the RNLI, the Olympics and how your poor broadband speed could be down to Margaret Thatcher. Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choi...
Aug 02, 2021•37 min•Ep. 7
This week Mark is joined by comedian Seann Walsh and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of sugar taxes and the return of festivals, whilst George Galloway has some words of advice for Seann's new dog. Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
Jul 26, 2021•34 min•Ep. 6
IT’S FREEDOM DAY!! To celebrate this momentous occasion that we will honour as a nation for years to come, Mark is joined by Shappi Khorsandi and Elliot Steel (but not Boris Johnson, he’s having to self-isolate.) HAPPY FREEDOM DAY!! Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about you...
Jul 19, 2021•36 min•Ep. 5
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by journalist Owen Jones and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of football supporting Jacob Rees Mogg, online abuse and computer games. Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 12, 2021•35 min•Ep. 4
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Mock the Week regular and We Are History podcast host, Angela Barnes, and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of the NHS pay dispute, Bill Cosby and this new obsession with Union Jacks. Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ...
Jul 05, 2021•37 min•Ep. 3
In this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Kerry Godliman and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of the reversal of the North/South divide, the One Britain One Nation anthem and what it takes for a Tory to resign from their post. Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your...
Jun 28, 2021•32 min•Ep. 2
Mark Steel launches his sparkly new podcast with guests Elliot Steel and Isy Suttie as he tries to make sense of lockdown rules, Boris Johnson’s unwavering support of his “hopeless” staff and the troubled start of GB News. Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choice...
Jun 22, 2021•33 min•Ep. 1
