What The F Is Going On? with Mark Steel
WTF ProductionsThe world’s a mess, politics is ridiculous, and nobody seems to know what’s going on. Join Mark Steel as he sets out to make sense of the chaos — and maybe even figure out how we can fix it. Each week, Mark sits down with brilliant guests from comedy, politics and culture for funny, honest and occasionally furious conversations about modern life. Featuring guests including Miles Jupp, Jeremy Corby... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 232 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureComedy | |||
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This week Mark continues his conversation with Nick Hancock.
In part two, Mark Steel and Nick Hancock continue their brilliant conversation about football, corruption and the strange way sport reflects society itself. From FIFA’s greed to Simon Cowe... more
Mark is joined by legendary broadcaster and comedy icon Nick Hancock for a furious, funny and gloriously nostalgic deep dive into the World Cup. From crying over England’s defeat in 1970 to the magic of crackly late-night commentary, Nick and Mark re... more
This week Mark continues his conversation with Alan Davies. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of you here is the second half of the interview.
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This week Mark is joined by comedian, actor, cricket obsessive and national treasure Alan Davies for a conversation that covers childhood trauma, football VAR, council bureaucracy, working-class warehouses, stand-up comedy in the 80s, Peter Snow in a... more
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- Fantastic podcast from my favourite rabid Trotskyite!
I don’t share many of Marks political views but I find him and his podcast super-funny and he comes across as such a nice guy. I loved his characters (Fred Truman, George Galloway, Mike Concrete, Woman in cafe whose husband is head of marketing for Pringles actos the whole of the Reigate area). However - the pod seems to have changed into a one to one interview format which is disappointing. Not that there’s anything wrong with these but they’re not what I lived the pod for!
Apple Podcasts3Dunxxxxx
United Kingdom21 days ago - Just love it
This is one of my favourite podcasts. Such good, varied guests.
When Mile Jupp is a guest I just laugh out loud no stop.
Please please do a separate podcast with the two of you, or at least have Miles on once a month !!!
Apple Podcasts5gdrtf cryUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Highly recommend
Great range of guests who make you think about the world and what is wrong with it. However, it is also, at times, funny and positive!
Apple Podcasts5Becky H-FUnited Kingdom3 months ago - One of his best podcasts
The episode with writer and political commentator Ali Milani was one of the best from Mark Steel. Can also recommend the book The English Job written by Jack Straw If you want to understand Iran
Apple Podcasts5WallerdsUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Really appreciated the cancer episode
I Hope you will do more. Also really appreciated the interview with Robin Ince.
Apple Podcasts5AliMacleodUnited Kingdom3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #117 | United Kingdom/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #77 |  New Zealand/Comedy |
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A sharp, often humorous interview format that brings together political analysis, culture, and personal storytelling. Guests span Green and Labour politics, media, healthcare, and entertainment, with conversations frequently tackling policy shifts, social justice, and the state of modern politics in the UK. The host's style blends wit with probing questions, producing long, in-depth chats that illuminate both policy details and human experiences behind political issues. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to mix serious critique with lighthearted banter and pop-culture references, making complex topics approachable for engaged listeners who enjoy candid discourse and diverse viewpoints.
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Recent guests on What The F Is Going On? include:
1. Alan Davies
2. Rachel Millward
3. Nigel Boulevard
4. Mothin Ali
5. Emma Warren
6. Dr. Julia Grace Patterson
7. Ali Milani
8. Miles Jupp
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