Episodes

  • 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
  • What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 146

    What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 146
    Oct 19 2024
    Mark is joined by comedian Rosie Holt, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the removal of hereditary peers in the House of Lords, How the new government has effected everybody – and Elliot shares his thoughts on deleting Twitter/X. Plus, We hear from George Galloway giving his views on Keir Starmer’s “gift” tickets to Taylor Swift and Mike Concrete talks to the winner of the Warehouseman of the Year Award. 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 Rosie @rosieisaholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 145

    What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 145
    Oct 12 2024
    Mark is joined by screenwriter and novelist Frank Cottrell-Boyce, to discuss being the UK Children's Laureate , His role in the London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony, Working with Tony Wilson on 24 hour party people – and growing up in Liverpool. 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 Frank on twitter @@frankcottrell_b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 144

    What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 144
    Oct 5 2024
    Mark is joined by cartoonist and writer Martin Rowson, as he tries to make sense of the history of visual satire & print making , Drawing Tony Blair’s degeneration over the years – and his new book "A Dead Cat On Your Table" with Peter York. If you want to get your hands on a copy of Martin's book "A Dead Cat On Your Table" with Peter York you can order it here: https://subscribe.bylinetimes.com/product/a-dead-cat-on-your-table/?mc_cid=8f2cc3598c&mc_eid=27707f12ef 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 Martin on Twitter/x @MartinRowson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 143

    What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 143
    Sep 28 2024
    Mark is joined by comedian Phil Ellis, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Kier Starmer’s use of a corporate box at the Emirates Stadium , Phil Ellis’ disaster gig at Blackpool Pleasure beach – and Elliot shares his views on the reality television this country needs. Plus, We hear from deceased Yorkshire cricketer Fred Trueman about the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. 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 Phil @ThePhilEllis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 142

    What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 142
    Sep 21 2024
    Mark is joined by comedian Sally-Anne Hayward, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of how men sound to women, using Stoicism to learn to not get annoyed at people – and Elliot shares his views on stupid people that use twitter. Plus, Mark hears a woman on a phone in show who is angered by immigrants eating cats and dogs – and ex-MP George Galloway shares his thoughts on Tupperware’s bankruptcy 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 Sally @sallyannecomedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 141

    What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 141
    Sep 14 2024
    Mark is joined by comedian Esther Manito, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the 40 minute mark – spending cuts for the elderly and Elliot’s views on why Mark gets overwhelmed choosing soap. Plus, Mark overhears a woman in a cafe who is concerned about the scrapping of the winter fuel allowance – and an exclusive Bible reading from Russell Brandiloquent. 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 Esther Manito @esthermanito Plus, Please do what you can to support Esther’s half marathon for Palestine by following this link: https://www.justgiving.com/page/esther-manito-1724402429607?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Festher-manito-1724402429607&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins