Episodes

  • EP 153 with Margaret Renn

    EP 153 with Margaret Renn
    Dec 21 2024
    Mark is joined by writer and journalist Margaret Renn in this special extended episode. Together, they discuss Margaret’s new book “Paul Foot: A Life in Politics” and the life of Paul Foot, one of Britain's most outstanding journalists and socialist campaigners. If you enjoyed this interview then please buy a copy of Margaret’s new book, it’s well worth a read so head down to your local book shop and buy a copy, but if you really must use amazon then you can buy it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Paul-Foot-Politics-Margaret-Renn/dp/1804291900 Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*** Is Going On? Bluesky/X @wtfisgoingonpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • EP 152 with Adam Rutherford

    EP 152 with Adam Rutherford
    Dec 14 2024
    Mark is joined by scientist, writer, and broadcaster Adam Rutherford in this special extended episode. Together, they discuss eugenics, Charles Darwin, Francis Galton, nature versus nurture, how right wing Americans influenced Hitler and many other fascinating topics. If you enjoyed this interview then please buy a copy of Adam’s book “Control: The Dark History and Troubling Present of Eugenics”, It would make an excellent Christmas gift and can be ordered on amazon right now using this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Control-History-Troubling-Present-Eugenics-ebook/dp/B08WC6493L 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 Bluesky/X @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom Follow Adam @AdamRutherford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 151

    What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 151
    Dec 7 2024
    Mark is joined by comedian Arthur Smith in this special extended episode, as they discuss his 1991 stage play “An Evening With Gary Lineker”, Arthur’s time teaching in France & many more fascinating stories from Arthur’s life. 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 Bluesky @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom Follow Arthur on bluesky @arfursmith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Classic Episode: The Live Special

    Classic Episode: The Live Special
    Nov 30 2024
    This week we revisit this special episode recorded in front of a live audience at Leicester Square Theatre. Mark is joined by Seann Walsh, Angela Barnes and Elliot Steel 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 Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Seann Walsh @seannwalsh Follow Angela Barnes @AngelaBarnes Follow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 150

    What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 150
    Nov 23 2024
    Mark is joined by comedian Andy Zaltzman, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the threat of nuclear war , Farmers inheritance tax – and Elliot tells us about his recent altercation at a bus stop. Plus we hear an exclusive extract from the late John Prescott and Mike Concrete speaks to a climate change activist Go to https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk to get tour tickets and more from Andy. 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 Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom Follow Andy @zalzcricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 149

    What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 149
    Nov 16 2024
    Mark is joined by author John O'Farrell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of why the left keeps seeming to lose, The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury – and Elliot explains the recent controversy over referee David Coote. Plus Britains most patriotic man Nigel boulevard shares his thoughts on good old fashioned British fireworks and Mark overhears a woman on a phone in who is not happy about the Archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation. If you want to buy John’s new paperback you can grab a copy here: https://www.waterstones.com/author/john-ofarrell/53371 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 Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom Follow John O’Farrel @mrjohnofarrell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 148

    What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 148
    Nov 6 2024
    Mark is joined by writer Matthew Norman, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of everything that’s happened in the last few days in this US election special. Plus we hear from a woman on a phone in who Is especially shocked and astounded at the re-election of Donald Trump. Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 147

    What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 147
    Oct 26 2024
    Mark is joined by comedian Scott Bennett, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Trump’s accusations of The Labour Party’s “Foreign Interference”, Celebrities putting themselves on islands – and Elliot makes an interesting link between this podcast and socialism. Marks new tour show “The Leopard In My House” is on sale now so head over to www.marksteel.info for tickets. 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 Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom Go to www.ScottBennett.co.uk for Scott’s tour tickets and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins