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

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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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50:47

Ep 159 with Jeff innocent (Part 1)

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

2025/06/14

Mark is joined by comedian Jeff Innocent for an insightful and deep chat, Mark and Jeff discuss the role of Instagram and social media in comedy, finding a defence to woke that isn’t “mad”, how to be inclusive through comedy – and the funny differences between upper and working class people.You can hear the second part of the interview in next week's episode – but if you can't wait, why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen to the whole interview straight away – and you'll also

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47:47

Ep 158 with Caitlin Moran (Part 2)

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2025/06/07

This week Mark continues his conversation with Caitlin Moran in this very interesting discussion that covers a wide range of topics.You can hear all of Mark's interviews in full before anyone else by joining us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen or watch the whole interview before anyone else with none of those pesky ad breaks. visit https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod to sign up now! For media, press & guest enquiries please email mikey@carouselstudios.co.uk Follow What The F***

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52:07

Ep 158 with Caitlin Moran (Part 1)

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

2025/05/31

Mark is joined by journalist, broadcaster & author Caitlin Moran In a full-length, incredibly interesting interview, Mark and Caitlin discuss feminism, the differences between men and women when it comes to health, life growing up within the working class – and secret Midlanders.You can hear the second part of the interview in next week's episode – but if you can't wait, why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen to the whole interview straight away – and you'll also be able to

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56:45

Ep 157 with John Mcdonnell MP (Part 2)

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2025/05/24

This week Mark continues his conversation with John McDonnell, ex-Shadow Chancellor and Jeremy Corbyn ally. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of you here is the rest of the interview.Want to get access to the full video interview before anyone else? why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen to the whole interview straight away – and you'll also be able to watch it! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod⁠ For media, press & guest

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62:15

Ep 157 with John McDonnell MP (Part 1)

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2025/05/17

We're back! Mark is joined by John McDonnell, ex-Shadow Chancellor and Jeremy Corbyn ally. In a full-length, outspoken, no-holds barred interview, Mark quizzes John about his political passions, the Jeremy Corbyn years, life in the Labour Party under Keir Starmer – and how we go forward from here.You can hear the second part of the interview in next week's episode – but if you can't wait, why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen to the whole interview straight away – and you'll

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1:22

Brand New Series Coming This Saturday!

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

2025/05/14

We have a very exciting announcement, We are returning for an all new and improved series of What The F*** Is Going On? starting this Saturday!! We have some incredible guests lined up such as John McDonnell, Caitlin Moran, Michael Rosen, Alexei Sayle, Matthew Norman, Jeff Innocent and many more so make sure to tune in this weekend as we to try to figure out, once again .. What The F*** Is Going On? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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53:50

Classic: Ep 108 with Scott Bennett

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

2025/05/03

We'll be back in just a couple of weeks with some brand new episodes, But for now, here's another classic from the archives, in which Mark was joined by comedian Scott Bennett for a special extended interview, as he tried to make sense of his ongoing cancer treatment. Mark somehow manages to see the funny side of coughing fits, industrial scale mucus production – and an assortment of drugs and paraphernalia that would put Walter White to shame! Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and

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61:58

Classic: Ep 126 with Ramita Navai

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

2025/04/19

Good news! We'll be back with some brand new episodes starting next month. But in the meantime, here's another classic episode from the archives.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, whose death sentence was thankfully

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70:38

Classic: EP 118 with Robin Ince

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

2025/04/05

We're on a break from the podcast while Mark starts his new tour 'The Leopard In My House' (details here: https://marksteelinfo.com/) But in the meantime, here's another classic episode from the archives.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

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60:50

Classic: EP 79 with Miles Jupp

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

2025/03/22

We're on a break from the podcast while Mark starts his new tour 'The Leopard In My House' (details here: https://marksteelinfo.com/) But in the meantime, here's another classic episode from the archives.Mark is joined by the comedian and actor Miles Jupp for a special Coronation edition of the podcast. In an extended interview, Mark and Miles discuss the big ideas of monarchy, religion – and whether David Attenborough secretly likes to go fly-tipping. Plus, there's Mark's take on what the

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69:58

Classic: Ep 124 with Dr Phil Hammond

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

2025/03/15

We're on a break from the podcast while Mark starts his new tour 'The Leopard In My House' (details here: https://marksteelinfo.com/) But in the meantime, here's another classic episode from the archives.In this extended interview, Mark talks about his 'cancer journey' – as they would no doubt call it on Britain's Got Talent - to Dr Phil Hammond. 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

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65:07

Classic: Dr Phil Hammond

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

2025/03/08

We're on a break from the podcast while Mark starts his new tour 'The Leopard In My House' (details here: https://marksteelinfo.com/) But in the meantime, here's another classic episode from the archives.In this special extended interview, Mark talks to Dr Phil Hammond about the state of the NHS. As a comedian, journalist, whistle-blower and newly retired NHS doctor, no one is better equipped to try to answer the questions that people are asking about healthcare today. The conversation is

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56:26

Classic: EP 88 with Caroline Lucas

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

2025/03/01

We're on a break from the podcast while Mark starts his new tour 'The Leopard In My House' (details here: https://marksteelinfo.com/) But in the meantime, here's another classic episode from the archives. Mark is joined by former 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

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64:13

Classic: EP 95 with Jonathan Pie

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

2025/02/22

We're taking a break from the podcast while Mark starts his new tour 'The Leopard In My House' (details here: https://marksteelinfo.com/)We'll keep you posted, but in the meantime, here's another classic episode. Mark is joined by Tom Walker (aka Jonathan Pie) for a special extended interview, covering everything from 'cancel culture' and causing offence, to the attitudes of the left (and the right) to humour and 'free speech'. Follow Jonathan Pie @JonathanPieNews Follow What The F*** Is

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72:51

Classic: EP 130 with Benji Waterhouse

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

2025/02/15

Mark has been extremely busy preparing for his tour, which starts next week (details here: https://marksteelinfo.com/) so unfortunately he wasn't able to record a new episode.In the meantime, here's a classic episode in which 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

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43:50

Classic: EP 22 with Louis Theroux

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2025/02/01

This week Mark is busy doing some very important business in France but we have a very special classic episode from the early days of the podcast in which Mark is joined by Louis Theroux and Elliot Steel as he tries er…forgive me… forgive me… forgive me…tries to make sense of Boris Johnson incompetence, Black Friday and the link between Dr Who and youth crime. Follow Louis Theroux on Twitter @louistheroux Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod Get bonus

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51:10

EP 156 with Rosie Holt

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

2025/01/25

Mark is joined by comedian Rosie Holt as he tries to make sense of Elon Musk’s interesting inauguration speech, a new Donald Trump era – and Labour’s uninspiring government.Plus we hear from Alicia Allegretto of Squirrel News on the inauguration - and George Galloway on The Traitors. This episode was sponsored by Proton Mail If you would like to take back control of your inbox and stop your data being harvested through your emails sign up to Proton mail using this link to receive a whopping

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59:41

EP 155 with Nick Revell

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2025/01/18

What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 155Mark is joined by comedian and writer Nick Revell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the politicisation of the California wildfires, stealing from Woolworths – and Elliot shares a story about his recent trip to Newcastle. Plus Mike Concrete interviews a lady who runs a paranormal website and we hear from Britain’s most patriotic man, Nigel Boulevard on putting America before Britain. Get ad-free extended episodes, early

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60:25

EP 154 with Seann Walsh

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

2025/01/11

Mark is joined by comedian Seann Walsh, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Elon Musk’s comments on grooming gangs , middle class comedians – and Elliot shares his opinion on a select few of Mark’s fans.Plus we hear a woman on a phone in who’s not happy with New Year celebration and Mark overhears a woman in a cafe complaining about the weather. Check out Seann’s new special “Back From The Bed” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_y74khsPvY AND do check out Elliot’s new

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63:57

EP 153 with Margaret Renn

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

2024/12/21

Mark is joined by writer and journalist Margaret Renn in this special extended episode. Together, they discuss Margaret’s new book “Paul Foot: A Life in Politics” and the life of Paul Foot, one of Britain's most outstanding journalists and socialist campaigners.If you enjoyed this interview then please buy a copy of Margaret’s new book, it’s well worth a read so head down to your local book shop and buy a copy, but if you really must use amazon then you can buy it

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