What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott
Geoff Norcott
In an overwhelmingly Lefty comedic landscape, right-leaning stand-up Geoff Norcott is a rare beast. In WMPT he gets to the heart of what ordinary people think about social and political issues. Whatever the contentious subject – he’ll be honest and blunt, but without being a dick. Mostly. Guests come from across the social and political divide, including, Romesh Ranganathan, Jonathan Pie, Katherine Ryan, Andrew Doyle, David Baddiel, Konstantin Kisin, Owen Jones and many more. Geoff has appeared on Live at the Apollo, Backstage with Katherine Ryan, Would I lie to You? Have I Got News For You? The Last Leg, Mash Report, Question Time, Mock the Week and pops up frequently on UK political debate programmes. Geoff's book 'Where Did I Go Right?' came out in 2021 and top the political comedy best-seller list on multiple occasions. Geoff also won an operational medal for his five tours performing to British troops in Afghanistan. "One of our most refreshingly funny comedians of any stripe." - Sunday Times "A Right laugh." - The Guardian*
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Aug 7, 2019 • 1h 3min
12: EP 12 - (feat. Ian Stone) Who Would Win In A Fight?
This is one of my favourites, a chat with the bloke that got me interested in talking about politics and social commentary on-stage, Ian Stone. He communicates with such clarity and humour, it was a real pleasure to discuss the issues of the day with him. We talk about everything from his experience of anti-semitism, to the Royal Family and who would win in a fight between John McDonnell and Michael Heseltine. If you haven't listened to the podcast before, this is a great place to start.
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Jul 26, 2019 • 39min
11: EP 11 - Class Documentary Special
Following up on my documentary 'How the Middle Class Ruined Britain' I respond to some feedback from the show. I look at the phrase 'Bond girl' being banned on the set of the new film. We also look at the Trans Bollock Waxgate. And of course we discuss the man who is apparently going to bring Britain to its knees: Boris.
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Jul 12, 2019 • 54min
10: EP 10 - (feat. Konstantin Kisin) From Boris Johnson to Ivan Drago
Apologies for the hiatus, I’m back with Episode 10! This week free speech warrior Konstantin Kisin sits in with me to look at some of the big social and political issues of the week. We go all from Boris and anti-semetism to the Little Mermaid, Women’s world cup and Ivan Drago. Konstantin also has fascinating stories to tell regarding his own brushes with censorship.
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Jun 13, 2019 • 1h 9min
9: EP 9 (feat. Simon Evans) Educating Geoff
After a quick round-up of the reefer-toking line-snorting Tory candidates, we get into an illuminating chat with Simon Evans. This is a real meeting of minds: a clever one, and mine. We get Simon’s unique take on Brexit and the liberal bubble. Simon also highlights a hilarious reason why Hilary Clinton failed. We close with the letters and a truly heroic tale of one man’s stand against the in-laws.
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May 30, 2019 • 57min
8: EP 8 - The One And Only Romesh Ranganathan
After a quick catch-up on Remain’s bizarre Euro Election logic, I have a fun chat with Romesh. We talk about his new TV show, the cranky left, his issue with militant vegans and the challenge of raising three boys. Then we get onto the advice section and it all gets a bit raw. Keep an eye on volume if listening without headphones.
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May 16, 2019 • 45min
7: EP 7 - Let's Win By Calling Voters Far Right
We have a quick catch up about me somehow blagging my way into the BAFTAs. We'll look at the EU elections, the rise of the Brexit Party, the fall of Change UK and the Lib Dem somehow regaining their mojo. Then we talk TV and Fleabag vs. Mrs Brown's Boys, before looking at the mysterious disappearance of the word 'housewife'. Also I break my own personal record for swearing.
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May 3, 2019 • 50min
6: EP 6 - The One And Only Katherine Ryan
I start off by talking about the storm around me following the announcement of the BBC diversity panel. I then have a lovely long chat with the one and only Katherine Ryan. We talk modern sensitivities in comedy, gender and the idea of ‘1970’s workplace day’ We close by trying to give good advice to men but possibly failing.
Oh and I talk too much generally.
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Apr 18, 2019 • 38min
5: EP 5 - It’s The End Of The World…. And I’m Struggling To Care
In light of the Extinction Rebellion protests, Geoff is honest about his own careless relationship with the planet. There’s a broadside against Co-op for hopping on the corporate virtue signalling band-wagon by de-gendering the gingerbread man. We also look at the increasing pressure on men to look good and how that might end up with women being the dirty old men of the future. Finally, this week’s men’s mental health focus is on being present in the moment, staying focused... sorry I switched off.
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Apr 4, 2019 • 40min
4: EP 4 - Nick, Don’t Go, Oh Nick
Geoff does a round-up of all recent Brexit developments. From dodgy numbers on the people’s march to flouncy Nick Boles and the PM getting it on with comrade Corbyn. We also look at Liberal indoctrination of their younglings and the perils of soft play for Dads. In Men’s Health it gets a bit serious… sort of, but there’s still talk of Spitfires.
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Mar 21, 2019 • 1h 2min
3: EP 3 - (feat. Andrew Doyle) The Man Behind Titania
My very first guest is a good'un - Andrew Doyle, excellent stand-up and the man behind Twitter spoof sensation Titania McGrath. We have a wide-ranging chat about Titania’s book, being trolled by the left, identity politics, Brexit, Christchurch and end up discussing the danger of seeing dick pics on gay men’s phones. I conclude the show as normal with a chat about men’s mental health. This time I try to make sense of anxiety, but end up making loads of shit cricket analogies. Which may well be a symptom of anxiety.
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