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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 caf ...
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The place to hear great stories from New Zealand winemakers, vineyards owners and others in the industry. Hosted by Boris Lamont. Published by Podcasts NZ.
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 132 Election Special!
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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 C…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 131
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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, …
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 130
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Mark is joined by Dr Benji Waterhouse – NHS psychiatrist, comedian and best-selling author – for a special extended interview about mental health. Benji's book 'You Don't Have To Be Mad To Work Here' is a darkly funny account of life as a front-line NHS doctor specialising in psychiatry. In it, he talks about the patients he has encountered, from t…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 129
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Mark is joined by comedian and writer Nick Revell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the impending Tory wipeout; Rishi Sunak's deprived childhood without Sky – and what really happened when he left the D-Day veterans in Normandy. Plus, our very own George Galloway live from the campaign trail; Britain's most patriotic man Nigel …
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In 2003 Haysley and his family started a new adventure, converting their dairy and crop farm into vineyards and in 2011 te Pā was born. That spirit of discovery and independence lives on today. www.tepawines.com www.nzwinepodcast.com www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcast This episode is brought to you with thanks to www.bizebu.com - Let's get your busine…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 128
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Mark is joined by comedian Lucy Porter, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Rishi Sunak's £2,000 lie, comedians being asked to go on Question Time – and how The Vixen managed to beat Mark (and Cheryl Baker) on The Chase. Plus, Britain's most patriotic man Nigel Boulevard on why he's standing for election, more money saving tips fr…
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Nigel Elder is the visionary behind The Elder Pinot and his story moves through various vocations before landing in Martinborough where he worked alongside some of New Zealand's great winemakers before venturing off to make his own exquisite Pinot Noir. www.theelderpinot.com www.nzwinepodcast.com www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcast Music track featured…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 127
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Mark is joined by comedian Mark Nelson, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Rishi Sunak's disastrous election campaign, National Service for 18 year olds – and why politicians should own up to watching llama porn! Plus, the Liz Truss Guide To Winning Elections, a heartfelt pledge from Keir Starmer – and Mike Concrete talks to an A…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 126
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Mark is joined by award-winning journalist Ramita Navai for a special extended interview about the Middle East. From Israel's war crimes in Gaza, to life under the Taliban, and the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement in Iran. Informed, entertaining and shocking, subjects range from the Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, currently sentenced to death by the r…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 125
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Mark is joined by comedian Fred MacAulay, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the SNP falling out with the Scottish Greens; Drake falling out with Kendrick Lamar – and why better technology makes things more complicated than ever before! Plus, Nadine Boris joins us live from The Grapes, more money-saving tips from Martin Sunak – a…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 124
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Mark is joined by Dr Phil Hammond for a special extended interview about Mark's 'cancer journey' – as they would no doubt call it on Britain's Got Talent! As a comedian, author and retired doctor, no one is better placed than Phil to give some informed and highly entertaining expert opinion on Mark's experiences, advances in medical science, and th…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 123
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Mark is joined by comedian and writer Brenda Gilhooly, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of being given the all-clear from cancer, Labour's plans if they win the next election - and whether he should give Elliot a lift to the polling station! Plus, our very own George Galloway gives his thoughts on Mark's cancer journey – and broad…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 122
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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 deceas…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 121
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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 bo…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 120
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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 …
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 119
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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 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 joinin…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 118
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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 o…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 117
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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 …
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 116
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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 S…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 115
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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 d…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 114
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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 de…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 113
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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…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Caroline Quentin
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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. 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 …
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 112
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Mark is joined by author and actress Caroline Quentin , along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Horticulture, British Gas and memory loss. Plus there's the return of Martin Sunak with his money saving tips and Mark overhears a woman in a cafe talking about the closing of The Body Shop. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and e…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 111
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Mark is joined by comedian Mick Ferry, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of King Charles's cancer, Rishi Sunak's bet with Piers Morgan – and why Coronation Street was full of radical lefties in the 1970s! Plus, the return of broadcasting legend Mike Concrete – and (pass the PopCon...) it's The Liz Truss Guide To Valentine's Day! Ge…
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