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

Mike J Benwell

A topical satirical comedy podcast about the baffling state of the world we’re currently living in

  • 58 minutes 32 seconds
    What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 122

    Mark is joined by Rachel Fairburn, comedian and co-host of the All Killa No Filla podcast, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Rwanda bill passing, the cost of renting in London - and upmarket graffiti in Hampstead!

     

    Plus, a woman that Mark heard on a phone-in show shares her thoughts on Rishi Sunak's Rwanda scheme – and deceased Yorkshire cricketer Fred Trueman gives his views on the plans to scrap F.A. Cup replays.

     

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    27 April 2024, 6:00 am
  • 54 minutes 13 seconds
    What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 121

    Mark is joined by actress, presenter and agony aunt Maria McErlane along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Iran v Israel; New York v Donald Trump; Rishi Sunak v Smoking – and Liz Truss v Reality!

     

    Plus, Nigel Boulevard, Britain's most patriotic man, goes to Belgium for a conference – and there's an exclusive extract from Liz Truss's book “50 Days To Crash The Economy...”

     

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    20 April 2024, 6:00 am
  • 50 minutes 51 seconds
    What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 120

    Mark is joined by actress and impressionist Jan Ravens, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Liz Truss, Gillian Anderson playing Emily Maitlis in Scoop – and whether the Israeli Defence Force should be forced to leave Gaza and deal with the Post Office management instead.

     

    Plus, money saving expert Martin Sunak surprises some small business owners on a helpline – and a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe isn't happy about the recent solar eclipse!

     

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    13 April 2024, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 119

    Mark is joined by columnist and political commentator Matthew Norman, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of profiteering landlords, surreal conversations in a spa – and what happened when Elliot gave Mark a nicotine pouch to help him produce saliva!

     

    Plus, our very own George Galloway MP shares his thoughts on Paddy McGuinness joining Radio 2 – and broadcasting legend Mike Concrete demands answers from a 99 year old woman about her scone recipe!

     

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    6 April 2024, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 118

    Mark is joined by Robin Ince - comedian, writer and broadcaster - for a special extended interview, as he tries to make sense of the rise of conspiracy theories and the challenges faced by rational thought.

     

    It's a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from Naomi Klein and Donald Trump to Robin Askwith, star of Confessions of a Window Cleaner!

     

    Mark and Robin discuss whether it's worth arguing with anti-vaxxers and flat-Earthers, and reveal some of the tricks that psychics use to con their audiences. But the most heated argument of all revolves around a Trotskyist interpretation of the 70s American detective series Columbo!

     

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    30 March 2024, 7:00 am
  • 56 minutes 2 seconds
    What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 117

    Mark is joined by broadcaster Dan Norcross of Test Match Special fame, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of people who are obsessed with the Royals, overrated classic films – and the so-called war on motorists.

     

    Plus, our very own George Galloway MP shares his thoughts on Beyonce's new country album – and there's deceased Yorkshire cricketer Fred Trueman on the rumours of another Tory Party leadership contest.

     

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    23 March 2024, 12:29 pm
  • 52 minutes 43 seconds
    What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 116

    Mark is joined by author and comedy writer John O'Farrell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Diane Abbott and the Tory donor, Lee Anderson blaming everything on the Wokerati – and what Bob Geldof said about John's Live Aid musical.

     

    Plus, our very own George Galloway MP shares his thoughts on the Oscars – and Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ambrose Chislehurst-Adobe gives his inside take on the Kate Middleton photoshopping scandal.

     

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    16 March 2024, 7:00 am
  • 49 minutes 5 seconds
    What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 115

    Mark is joined by comedian Justin Moorhouse, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Jeremy Hunt's budget; the waterfall that could bring peace to Gaza – and whether boxer Ryan Garcia was kidnapped by the illuminati and forced to watch a Satanic ritual!

     

    Plus, our very own George Galloway MP shares an exclusive extract from his first day back in Parliament – and a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe gives her views on the Budget...

     

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    9 March 2024, 7:00 am
  • 59 minutes 18 seconds
    What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 114

    Mark is joined by Journalist and Author Susie Boniface, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the UK nuclear test veterans' campaign for justice and the disastrous "Willy Wonka Experience" in Glasgow

    George Galloway is in full flow at a debate in St George’s Church, Liz Truss teaches us how to boil an egg properly and again we’re delighted to have an extract from the post-Brexit diaries of Britain’s most patriotic man, Nigel Boulevard


    If you want to get extended interviews, ad free episodes, extra sketches and an opportunity to ask Mark what the f*** is going on?? then sign up to our patreon for as little as £2 a month 


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    AND To get involved with the Susie's Jaffa Cake challenge all information can be found here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jaffa-cake-challenge

     

    Follow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom and his podcast @BtecPhilosoph

     

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    2 March 2024, 7:00 am
  • 53 minutes 20 seconds
    What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 113

    Mark is joined by comedian, actor & presenter Nick Hancock  , along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of pissing during the cricket, Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin & audience chatter at gigs.


    There's the return of Mike concrete speaking to Astronaut Tim Hill and Mark hears a woman on a phone in complaining about immigration.


    If you want to get extended interviews, ad free episodes, extra sketches and an opportunity to ask Mark what the f*** is going on?? then sign up to our patreon for as little as £2 a month 


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    AND make sure to check out Nick’s podcast “The Famous Sloping Pitch podcast” link here: https://podfollow.com/1581433476/view

     

    Follow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom and his podcast @BtecPhilosoph

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    24 February 2024, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    What The F*** Is Going On? with Caroline Quentin

    A special bonus extended conversation with last week's guest Caroline Quentin.

    It seemed a shame to not the share the entirety of this fantastic interview so please enjoy this special episode.


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    21 February 2024, 7:00 am
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