Mark 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 @wtfisgoi...
Jun 17, 2023•47 min•Ep. 85
Mark 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*** Is Go...
Jun 10, 2023•49 min•Ep. 84
Mark 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*** Is Go...
Jun 03, 2023•51 min•Ep. 83
Mark 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 Follow Wha...
May 27, 2023•48 min
Mark 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 exclus...
May 20, 2023•46 min•Ep. 81
Mark 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: https://w...
May 13, 2023•47 min•Ep. 80
Mark 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 episod...
May 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 79
Mark 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 content...
Apr 29, 2023•47 min•Ep. 78
Mark 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 Fo...
Apr 22, 2023•48 min•Ep. 77
Mark 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 Goi...
Apr 15, 2023•38 min•Ep. 76
Mark is joined by Fred MacAulay and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of the arrests of Nicola Sturgeon's husband and Stormy Daniels' lover – and what Brian Cox would say about the science behind projectile vomiting. Plus there's Fred Trueman on good old-fashioned porn stars – and a woman that Mark overheard in a cafe complaining about the delays at Dover. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*...
Apr 08, 2023•46 min•Ep. 75
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 soon-to-be-pitched TV game show called Challenge Suella) how to fit a billion people into Britain. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/...
Apr 01, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 75
Mark is joined by Seann Walsh, Angela Barnes and Elliot Steel in a LIVE recording of the podcast, as he tries to make sense of the current mess that we're in. Plus there's Mike Concrete being forced to make an apology to an Irish farmer – and a woman that Mark heard on a phone-in show complaining about all the boats that are coming here... 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 M...
Mar 25, 2023•56 min•Ep. 74
Mark is joined by Jason Manford, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Gary Lineker row, Tory MPs watching Match Of The Day – and how Jason embarrassed himself when someone asked “Is comedy art?” Plus, Mike Concrete accuses someone of being a paedophile – and a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe complains about childcare in the budget. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*** Is ...
Mar 18, 2023•53 min•Ep. 73
Mark is joined by comedian Jen Brister, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Gary Lineker row, the illegal Illegal Migration Bill – and why the wi-fi signal in Mark and Elliot's house is so rubbish! Plus Mike Concrete interviews a Spanish wine expert – and a woman who Mark heard on a phone-in show complains about boats in Regents Park. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*** Is...
Mar 11, 2023•48 min•Ep. 72
Mark is joined by Australian comedian Alice Fraser and Las Vegas based Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland deal, 15-Minute Cities - and an escaped prisoner who ate his fellow convicts. Plus, Nadine Boris is back with a bang; and Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ambrose Chislehurst-Cartography shares another remarkable story about Her Late Majesty. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Foll...
Mar 04, 2023•49 min•Ep. 71
Mark is joined by comedian Shazia Mirza, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of fruit and vegetable shortages, the Shamima Begum ruling – and Elliot's explanation of what an edible is. Plus, our very own George Galloway shares his thoughts on the return of Fawlty Towers; and a woman that Mark overheard in a cafe complains about the lack of sun-blushed tomatoes in Waitrose. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgo...
Feb 25, 2023•48 min•Ep. 70
Mark is joined by actress and presenter Maria McErlane, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Centrica's £3.3 billion profits, Southern Water discharging sewage into the sea – and the release of the new Harry Potter video game. Plus, Mike Concrete interviews a grief counsellor – and a woman that Mark heard on a phone-in show is sick of all these UFOs flying about, Jeremy! Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgo...
Feb 18, 2023•47 min•Ep. 69
Mark is joined by comedian and writer Brenda Gilhooly, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Zelensky asking our Government for help; a Tory MP who wants to bring back the death penalty; and some shocking revelations about Elliot's past! Nadine Boris interviews her hero – and Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ambrose Chislehurst-Palindrome shares another remarkable revelation about Her Late Majesty. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.pa...
Feb 11, 2023•49 min•Ep. 68
Mark is joined by Justin Moorhouse and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of who's to blame for the current strikes, who's the bigger liar out of Johnson and Putin – and whether you should pay for items in supermarkets with faulty tills! Plus Mike Concrete interviews the head of a charity helping the unemployed to find work – and deceased cricketer Fred Trueman gives his views on Shell's record breaking profits. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: ht...
Feb 04, 2023•47 min•Ep. 67
Mark is joined by comedians Sooz Kempner and Elliot Steel for the first ever LIVE recording of the podcast, as he tries to make sense of the current chaotic state of the country. Plus there's Nadine Boris on bringing back her hero – and our very own George Galloway on the latest Beyonce album. 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 Follow So...
Jan 28, 2023•49 min•Ep. 66
Mark is joined by journalist and author Brian Reade, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Nadhim Zahawi's tax arrangements, the gender recognition row – and whether or not the Tories are finished! Plus there's Fred Trueman on banning cakes from the workplace - and Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ambrose Chislehurst-Chandelier with another remarkable revelation about Her Late Majesty. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtf...
Jan 21, 2023•49 min•Ep. 65
Mark is joined by comedian Maisie Adam, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Government outlawing strikes, the Royal Family going Spare - and Elliot Steel's very expensive plate of liver and mash! Plus our very own George Galloway's verdict on Harry's book; and a woman that Mark overheard in a cafe struggling with her New Year's resolutions. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F...
Jan 14, 2023•46 min•Ep. 64
Mark is joined by political commentator and columnist Matthew Norman, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of kickboxer Andrew Tate; amateur kickboxers William and Harry – and an evening with Peter Capaldi involving a game called W***er or C***?! Plus Nadine Boris on the decision not to privatise Channel 4 – and Mike Concrete on New Year's Resolutions. CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE! Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtf...
Jan 07, 2023•50 min•Ep. 63
In this special extended interview, Mark talks to Dr Phil Hammond about the current state of the NHS. As a comedian, journalist, whistle-blower and newly retired NHS doctor, no one is better equipped to try to answer the questions that people are asking about healthcare today. The conversation is fascinating, informed – and darkly funny! 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 Mar...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Mark is joined by comedian Angela Barnes, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of underpaid nurses, overpaid Health Secretaries – and why so many Brits refuse to speak a foreign language. Plus, Mike Concrete interviews a striking nurse – and Nadine Boris is offended by Harry and Meghan's Netflix series. 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...
Dec 17, 2022•49 min•Ep. 62
Mark is joined by actress and impressionist Kate Robbins, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Tories awarding themselves PPE contracts, Matt Hancock stepping away from politics – and asks who will be next in the jungle. Plus, Mike Concrete interviews a TV chef; and a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe is worried about freezing temperatures. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*** ...
Dec 10, 2022•49 min•Ep. 61
In this special extended interview, Mark talks to comedian Omid Djalili about the situation in Iran. Informative, passionate and funny, the conversation covers topics including what the possible outcomes are, what we can do to help – and whether Omid was supporting Iran in the World Cup. 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 Follow Omid Dja...
Dec 08, 2022•54 min
Mark is joined by comedian Omid Djalili, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of what's happening in Iran – and whether Iranians wanted their football team to win or lose in the World Cup. Plus, Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ambrose Chislehurst-Artichoke shares another remarkable story about Her Late Majesty; and a woman on a phone-in show who's upset about all these foreigners flooding into Qatar to play football. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patre...
Dec 03, 2022•50 min•Ep. 60
Mark is joined by comedian Ronni Ancona, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to work out if nasty, evil strikers are ruining our Christmas; if Scotland should be independent – and if Ronni really keeps a pet duck in her living room! Plus a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe who thinks that her daughter should be on I'm A Celebrity – and our very own George Galloway with his preview of the latest World Cup games. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https...
Nov 26, 2022•44 min•Ep. 59
