What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel

Mark is joined by Seann Walsh for a special extended interview, covering everything from getting PTSD after going on a dance show, to what it's like growing up with a father who's a heroin addict – and whether it's a suitable subject for comedy.Plus, why Mark would argue that (whether he thinks he is or not) Seann is actually a political comedian – and a disturbingly accurate impression of Stewart Lee doing a Michael McIntyre routine.It's a fascinating and very funny full-length interview – not to be missed!Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpodFollow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodFollow Seann Walsh @seannwalsh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark is joined by comedian Rachel Fairburn, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Spanish football president refusing to resign, Elliot making his audience faint in Edinburgh – and the RSPB demanding the overthrow of the Government!Plus, Nadine Boris's long-awaited resignation speech – and a remarkable revelation about Prince Andrew from Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ambrose Chislehurst-Polyamorous.Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpodFollow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodFollow Rachel Fairburn @RachelFairburn and @killnofillpodFollow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom and his podcast @BtecPhilosoph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Steel is joined by Tom Walker, known for his character Jonathan Pie. They discuss 'cancel culture', free speech, and the BBC's suggestion to start a show with a swear word. They explore the appeal of Jonathan Pie's character and the generational divide. They also discuss Jonathan Pye's character development, travel deals, creating engaging conversations, and making announcements.

Mark is joined by comedian Nick Revell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Stopping The Boats, Stopping The Boats, Stopping The Boats – and why the Tories now only have one policy.Plus, a woman who Mark heard on a phone-in show complaining about time-travelling Legionnaires being housed on a barge – and Nadine Boris is a surprise caller in this week's Saving With Sunak.Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpodFollow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodFollow Nick Revell @TheNickRevellFollow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom and his podcast @BtecPhilosoph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark is joined by actor and comedian Hugh Dennis, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of dishonest politicians, early morning dog-walkers – and why Hugh is famous in Zimbabwe!Plus, multi-millionaire Martin Sunak hands out more financial advice in Saving With Sunak; and Britain's hardest working MP Nadine Boris shares another chapter of her novel: “The Plot – and How I Lost It.”Listen on Podurama https://podurama.comGet ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpodFollow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodFollow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom and his podcast @BtecPhilosophAnd visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedians Michael Odewale and Elliot Steel join in discussing Trump's indictment, Ben Stokes and Stoicism, Elliot's Edinburgh Festival plans, a BMX rider interview, and a cafe-goer's heatwave concerns. Chaos, humor, politics, philosophy, nepotism reflections, BMX banter, podcast updates, and funny anecdotes are highlighted throughout the episode.

Mark is joined by comedian Stuart Goldsmith, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the climate crisis, southern Europe burning – and whether we should be worried that Rishi Sunak is rich enough to have access to a bunker.Plus, a woman who Mark heard on a phone-in show complaining about people escaping from Greek wildfires in small boats – and there's another extract from the diaries of Britain's most patriotic man, Nigel Boulevard.Listen on Podurama https://podurama.comGet ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpodFollow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodFollow Stuart Goldsmith @ComComPod  https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmithFollow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom and his podcast @BtecPhilosophAnd visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark is joined by comedian Yacine Belhousse, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Paris riots, the French philosophical approach to the work life balance – and why you can't get lamb flavour Pot Noodle.Plus, top tips from money-saving expert Martin Sunak (who recently eased the country’s money worries by telling us to ‘hold our nerve’) and an exclusive extract from Nadine Boris's new novel “The Plot – and how I lost it.”Listen on Podurama https://www.podurama.com Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpodFollow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodFollow Yacine Belhousse @YacineBelhousseFollow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom and his podcast @BtecPhilosophAnd visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark is joined by comedian Nabil Abdulrashid, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Sun's treatment of Huw Edwards; a Tory MP telling teachers they should strike in the school holidays – and the ornate crack pipes used by the crack connoisseurs of West Croydon!Plus, Mike Concrete interviews a British boxer who grew up in Nigeria – and a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe tries to sell her own tabloid scandal about Colin and Tara from the spin class...Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpodFollow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodFollow Nabil Abdulrashid @NabiluFollow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom and his podcast @BtecPhilosophAnd visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark is joined by Green Party MP Caroline Lucas for a special extended interview, covering everything from climate change to Jeremy Corbyn; from Progressive Alliances and PR to Labour Party tribalism – and how the f*** she managed to keep her temper when Boris Johnson was lying his head off in Parliament! Impassioned, informative and funny – this is a must-hear interview!Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpodFollow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodFollow Caroline Lucas @CarolineLucasAnd visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices