

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel
WTF Productions
From Donald Trump's tariffs to Elon Musk's Teslas; from the rise of Reform to 'Woke Marxist Popes' and the axing of Winter Fuel Payments, award winning comedian Mark Steel and some very special guests attempt to answer the most taxing intellectual question of our time... What The F*** Is Going On?! Get video versions and instant access to the full interviews on Patreon.
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Aug 31, 2024 • 60min
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 139
Mark is joined by comedian and singer Lloyd Griffith, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of hitchhiking in Grimsby; hair transplants – and Elliot’s take on Andrew Tate.Plus, George Galloway gives his thoughts on the reunion of the Gallagher brothers – and we hear from Britain's most patriotic man Nigel Boulevard.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 Lloyd Griffith @lloydgriffithFollow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 2024 • 1h
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 138
Mark is joined by Shappi Khorsandi for a special extended interview all about ADHD. Join us this week as we discuss everything from what it’s like living with ADHD, how to recognise symptoms and self diagnosis.Shappi’s new book “Scatter Brain: How I finally got off the ADHD rollercoaster and became the owner of a very tidy sock drawer” will be out on paperback on September 5th. PLUS Shappi is on tour with her brand new show Scatter Brain tickets can be found at:https://shappi.co.uk/comedian/live-dates/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 Mark Steel @mrmarksteelFollow Shappi Khorsandi @shappikhorsandiAnd visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 17, 2024 • 53min
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 137
Mark is joined by comedian Gráinne Maguire, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of lead and Zinc mining in Navan; Support for Sinn Féin in Ireland – and Elliot’s housing situation at The Edinburgh Festival.Plus, broadcasting legend Mike Concrete interviews the political editor for The Irish Times – and a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe is unhappy about the fires in Greece.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 Matthew Norman @GrainneMaguireFollow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 10, 2024 • 46min
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 136
Mark is joined by comedian Paul Mccaffrey, as he tries to make sense of this weeks far-right rioting, the cost of watching Judo at the olympics & annoying the anti-trans community on Twitter/X.This week Elliot Steel is busy performing his new show in Edinburgh but we have Nigel Boulevard at the end of his tether with two tier policing – and a woman that Mark heard on a phone-in show who is sick of all these immigrants at the olympics.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 Paul Mccaffrey @paulmccaffreycomedian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 3, 2024 • 1h 14min
Classic: What The F*** Is Going On? with Seann Walsh
This week we are revisiting this classic episode with Seann Walsh, 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

Jul 27, 2024 • 54min
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 135
Mark is joined by columnist and political commentator Matthew Norman, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Presidential soap opera unfolding in America; Labour suspensions over the two child benefit cap – and Elliot being asked to help a magician at the Edinburgh Festival. Plus, broadcasting legend Mike Concrete interviews a sports fan who's off to Paris for the Olympics – and a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe is unhappy with the new Labour government. 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 Matthew Norman @MatthewJNorman Follow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 2024 • 50min
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 134
Mark is joined by comedian Kai Humphries, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Donald Trump surviving an assassination attempt; England fans surviving defeat in the Euro 2024 final – and humanity surviving the evils of boil-in-the-bag rice! Plus, Nigel Boulevard MP explains to the people of Clacton why it's his patriotic duty to fly to America – and a woman that Mark heard on a phone-in show is sick of all these people trying to shoot Donald Trump. 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 Kai Humphries @kaihumphries Follow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 2024 • 57min
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 133
Mark is joined by comedian Christine Berrou, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the French election results, the fallout from Britain's election result – and people on the left who refuse to celebrate the end of Tory rule. Plus, Liz Truss explains how she lost her seat – and broadcasting legend Mike Concrete interviews a French woman about the Tour de France. 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 Christine Berrou @ChristineBerrou Follow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 6, 2024 • 1h 3min
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 132 Election Special!
Comedians Sooz Kempner, Nick Revell, and Andy Zaltzman join for a special election show; they discuss Labour's win, Tory Party's demise, Nigel Boulevard, George Galloway's thoughts, and insights from Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ambrose Chislehurst-Taramaslata on forming a government. The episode covers humorous scenarios, odd election outcomes, and the importance of expert advice in political processes.

Jun 29, 2024 • 53min
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 131
Mark is joined by Rosie Holt (comedian and ultra-loyal Tory MP!) along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Rosie's book “Why We Were Right”; Tory MPs betting on the date of the election; and how Mark and Elliot got on in Germany when they went there for the Euros. Plus, the Liz Truss Guide To Football – and Russia's most patriotic man, Nigel Boulevard. 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 Rosie Holt @RosieisaHolt Follow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


