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From the rise and fall of Boris Johnson to Putin's 'special operation' in Ukraine; from the cost of living crisis to sending refugees to Rwanda; award winning comedian Mark Steel takes an exasperated and frankly baffled look at the state of the UK and the rest of the world. Joined by comedian (and son) 26-year-old Elliot Steel for the 'youth's' perspective, and a special guest each week, with occasional contributions from the likes of a deceased cricketer and a woman who's overheard in a cafe, Mark tries to answer that age old question: What The F*** Is Going On?!
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1Mark is joined by author John O'Farrell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of why the left keeps seeming to lose, The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury – and Elliot explains the recent controversy over referee David Coote.
Plus Britains most patriotic man Nigel boulevard shares his thoughts on good old fashioned British fireworks and Mark overhears a woman on a phone in who is not happy about the Archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Mark is joined by comedian Miles Jupp, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of wether Mary Poppins was a radical left wing film – coping with scary medical surgeries and Elliot’s views on people with ADHD.
Plus, broadcasting legend Mike Concrete interviews Tony Pardew who is starting scheme to help kids get fit – and an interview with Nadine Boris about Angela Rayner dancing in Ibiza with a DJ.
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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.
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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/
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mark is joined by comedians Sooz Kempner, Nick Revell and Andy Zaltzman for a special election episode, as he tries to make sense of Labour's landslide election win; the demise of the Tory Party – and the rise of Nigel Boulevard.
Plus, our very own George Galloway shares his opinions on his own election result – and Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ambrose Chislehurst-Taramaslata reveals what really happens when the monarch asks a new Prime Minister to form a Government.
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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.
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What a load of tosh you guys are talking.
Brilliant episode, really enjoyed that - you two were delightful together.
Mark steel is gold . Great show this one as is the in town . Speedy recovery wishes to you .my mother is starting treatment in the next week or 2 . Good luck ..
hi Mark, good luck with your treatment. I am in the "waiting on biopsy result" stage and your comments made me laugh so much I nearly burst a stitch. Always enjoy your work, take care, ange in Edinburgh.
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'spells rapist with his eyes'.. smashed it today, love
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Best Mark Steel POD EVER
hit and miss depending on guest
I definitely couldn’t be bothered writing a review- I give it 5 Stars, the shithouses 😆
by far the most entertaining podcast that I listen to on a regular basis.