One of those mad news weeks, so here's a breaking news ep. I discuss Starmer being accused of breaking lockdown rules, the economy shrinking, Reform rising, the SNP having to deny a plan to ban cats and Donald Trump creating about eighteen headlines a minute. Watch my STAND-UP SPECIAL 'Basic Bloke' on ITVX: https://www.itv.com/watch/geoff-norcott:-basic-bloke/10a6363a0001B/10a6363a0001 Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/...
Feb 07, 2025•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Iain Dale joins me to take a deep-dive on an absolute Pandora's box of embarrassing scoops on the Labour Party. From Keir getting voice training to Angela calling Prince Andrew a n**ce we gleefully climb into the juicy bits. We also look at the mysterious disappearance of Sadiq's pronouns and in the Patreon only section we walk Trumpy tariffs. Watch my STAND-UP SPECIAL 'Basic Bloke' on ITVX: https://www.itv.com/watch/geoff-norcott:-basic-bloke/10a6363a0001B/10a6363a0001 Order the PAPERBACK EDITI...
Feb 04, 2025•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Following Rachel's big speech about growth I get into the reeds of Labour on their knees begging the City to like them. I discuss whether she should in fact go for four runways, why Labour politicians shouldn't try to sound like Trump & why Reeves Vs Sadiq is like Alien Vs Predator. Watch my STAND-UP SPECIAL 'Basic Bloke' on ITVX: https://www.itv.com/watch/geoff-norcott:-basic-bloke/10a6363a0001B/10a6363a0001 Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-...
Jan 30, 2025•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The lovely Rachel Fairburn joins us this week to discuss Starmer finally getting a name-check from the Donald. We also suggest weird ideas for growth to Rachel from accounts. There's a bit of men's mental health (with jokes I promise) and in the Patreon only we ask what age should you ban smartphones from. Watch my STAND-UP SPECIAL 'Basic Bloke' on ITVX: https://www.itv.com/watch/geoff-norcott:-basic-bloke/10a6363a0001B/10a6363a0001 Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.u...
Jan 28, 2025•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Triggernometry's Francis Foster joins me to look back at an eventful start to the big Trump sequel. From the Village People to accusations of Nazi salutes we deep dive on all things inauguration. Then we ask how the hell Keir Starmer gets in Trump's good books, while also scratching our heads at Brexiteers starting to sound like Remainers. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&...
Jan 22, 2025•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast As (loosely) promised here's an extra episode. It's all about the laydeez this week as I discuss Yvette Cooper's petty fudge on grooming gangs, Bridget Phillipson continuing to be the most irritating person in government & why Kemi needs to do some action-hero stuff. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE ...
Jan 17, 2025•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Simon Evans joins me one week late but full of interesting take on whether the nickname 'Rachel from accounts' is sexist & whether Starmer is the man to lead the charge on AI. We also wonder whether events in the US have finally changed the direction of travel on aggressive DEI. Plus I disclose why my father's memorial plaque makes him sound bisexual. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_en...
Jan 15, 2025•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mental week so here's another episode. I start by analysing one of the best PMQs for a while, but deciding that Kemi shaded it with her 'Leader not a lawyer'. Then, with the economy sliding, we ask which room have the grown ups gone into? Because it might be the panic room. I end by looking at some mad stuff said by Trump which might not be so mad after all. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatc...
Jan 10, 2025•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast First proper episode of the New Year and there's plenty to react to. Legitimate calls for an inquiry into rape gangs alongside Elon taking a 'keen interest' in UK politics and straying outside the boundaries of truth. Ian Stone joins me to discuss all this, plus we ask whether Labour's social care plan can be taken at face value (but ended up making childish jokes). Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_p...
Jan 08, 2025•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the traditional end of year episode I reflect on my predictions for 2024 (shockingly bad) but have no hesitation making a bunch of terrible new ones. There's bad news for Rachel from Accounts and Starmer, plus Kemi might have a lot on her plate (even it's not sandwiches). Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, ...
Dec 31, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Romesh returns for another festive instalment of WMPT. We do a short political review of the year, but mostly it's us seeing if we can get ourselves cancelled before the holiday season (my producer said he pissed himself laughing listening to this, so I hope you enjoy it too). Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early...
Dec 21, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast I ask whether the right-wing press are correct that Labour are planning on selling out to the EU? We also look at the govt getting some progress with deportation but nowhere with boats. Then I have some Christmas advice for Kemi (and some criticism for people who take too long at the front of queues). Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and r...
Dec 17, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Was delighted to welcome back the brilliant Matt Forde to lock horns over Labour's start to government. Matt also has some wise words about the rise of Reform and why some football fans see their team like the local council. And of course I shamelessly ask him to do some impressions. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episod...
Dec 10, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast A busy week which fully warranted an extra episode. Not just me hob-sobbing with the political elites or having my whole career defined by a tweet about Paddington Bear, but Keir Starmer also laid out his six political milestones. At a film studio, but with all the panache of Mr Bean. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episo...
Dec 06, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Was delighted to have the very funny Alun Cochrane back on the show. As well some talk about horror-show Christmas gigs we reflected on the assisted dying debate, the transport secretary getting thrown under a bus and whether being a bit 'Gregg Wallace' is now officially a thing. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode ea...
Dec 03, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast A rare in-person record this week as myself and Jacob Hawley boshed a coffee each and probably spoke too fast. We discussed the frivolous e-petition, but also the hypocrisy of some Remoaners. We also got annoyed with Elon for his constant obsession with Britain and reflected on whether 'Bert' is a weird name for a storm. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the P...
Nov 26, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Had to crack out another episode this week to deal with the Farmer protests, and an interesting clash at PMQs. Then - in the week of International Men's Day - The Man Whisperer rejoins us to chat about the big issues facing blokes and young men in particular (I also make some immature jokes about porn). Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and...
Nov 22, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Simon Evans joins us to ask if Labour have turned the economy around....and are now steering it into a wall at high speed. We also look at Trump's picks and compare the glitzy nature of US politics versus our 'Colin from Accounts' era. Then there's the assisted dying bill, where we assess the nuances while also making cheap jokes. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8...
Nov 19, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast The brilliant Andrew Doyle returns to ask whether young women voted Trump because they hate themselves? (no) We also look at what it means for the UK. Will Starmer cosy up to Donald or will it all end like the final scene of Love Actually? In the Patreon only bonus section we ask whether Justin Welby should resign - also whether he's too old for a name like 'Justin'. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_...
Nov 12, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast A momentous week. First up I reflect on seeing Kemi make a mixed debut as I attended PMQS and realised the Tories really are a small bunch these days. Then it's the US election and the incredible return of Donald Trump. I reflect on everything the Democrats did wrong and why insulting the electorate until they change their mind isn't necessarily the best strategy. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap...
Nov 08, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rachel Fairburn makes a welcome return to discuss the fallout from Labour's budget, the coronation of queen Kemi and whether Kamala will beat Trump by stealth. We also discuss why the friendliest sounding pubs are the most violent and why people who return from short periods abroad with new accents are the worst humans alive. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN ...
Nov 05, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast I brought in the big gun Iain to discuss a huuuuuge (copyright Donald Trump) week for UK and US politics. First we discuss the budget and Labour's inability to define working people or exactly who will benefit in the long run. After that we look at Kemi as the likely next Tory leader. Then it's over the pond to look at the final stages of the Presidential race and why maybe comedians aren't the best booking. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-E...
Oct 29, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Big old week of news so I cast my eye back on Donald taking on the Labour Party while the same boring old celebs trot out for Kamala. I also ask if Tucker Carlson is a bit weird. Then there's Wes Streeting's attempts to ask for suggestions to make the NHS better. I mainly advocate hot nurses. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive ea...
Oct 25, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Very funny episode this week as Baroness Hazarika gets lucky to join me in the first week for a while where Labour haven't been s***ing the bed. We talk about the fights they're willing to have with the Right and Left in the upcoming budget. We also talk male objectification and whether MSM have a hypocritical blind-spot. In the Patreon only section we talk about why Trump flipping burgers is a genius move. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Ev...
Oct 23, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast I was delighted to have big time Konstantin Kisin back on the show this week. We both worried that Labour might say they're big business while simultaneously scaring the crap out of investors. We also spoke about why Elon was not allowed to Britain but might be allowed into space. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode e...
Oct 16, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Delighted to welcome the most Italian sounding person of all time to this week's podcast. Vittorio had some strong opinions about Phillip Schofield and also a stunning theory as to Sue Grey's murky past. We also discuss offence in comedy and why Vittorio had one of his shows cancelled for a joke about Valentine's cards. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Po...
Oct 08, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast I'm not sure there's ever been so much to cover from a three day period. From Starmer's 6k refund, to Lord Alli's investigation, giving away the Chagos Islands, a drop in investment and private school numbers.....the Labour Party have been BUSY. Great for my podcast but maybe not the country. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive ea...
Oct 04, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week I had the lovely Erich Mcilroy back on the show. Erich is fully plotted up the US election and which way the wind is blowing over the pond. But before that we spoke about the weirdness of this year's Tory party conference and some of the more arresting statements by Kemi Badenoch and Jenrick Lamar. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreo...
Oct 02, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast 100% had to do a Breaking News this week after Starmer's sausage accidentally slipped out. But it's not just the silly stuff, Labour have serious political issues unravelling and not a lot to say about it. We also look ahead to the Tory conference and the concept of 'having a quiet one'. Very quiet. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and rec...
Sep 27, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week the very funny Ria Lina joins me to cast our eye over yet more embarrassment for the Labour Party. We also discuss the charges against P Diddy and consider whether celebrity men are just plain wronguns. In the Patreon only I fully support Amazon's call to end WFH and drift into some very right wing views about workplace rights. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qi...
Sep 24, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast