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

By: WTF Productions
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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?! Get bonus content on Patreon
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  • Classic: EP 130 with Benji Waterhouse

    Classic: EP 130 with Benji Waterhouse
    Feb 15 2025
    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 specialising in psychiatry. In it, he talks about the patients he has encountered, from the 45 year-old man with psychosis who believed he was a werewolf, to the woman who arrived at his hospital in a wedding dress insisting she was getting married to Harry Styles. His conversation with Mark covers our changing attitudes to mental health – and asks how patients can get the care they need when psychiatry is so desperately lacking in staff and hospital beds. It's a must-hear interview! Go to proton.me/wtfisgoingon to receive a 38% discount on Proton Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Classic: EP 22 with Louis Theroux

    Classic: EP 22 with Louis Theroux
    Feb 1 2025
    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 content on Patreon Go to proton.me/wtfisgoingon to receive a 38% discount on Proton Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • EP 156 with Rosie Holt

    EP 156 with Rosie Holt
    Jan 25 2025
    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 38% discount: proton.me/wtfisgoingon 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 Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom Follow Rosie @rosieisaholt Go to proton.me/wtfisgoingon to receive a 38% discount on Proton Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins

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Brilliant 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

What the fuck is going on is a brilliant take on the weeks events. A funny piss take on current events and people that makes me laugh so much. Also, some truths that you will not hear on the mainstream media. Just fantastic 👏

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BEST OF LUCK MARK YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION

Dear Mark, Such a inspiring brave cast. I've been a fan of yours for the longest time,

Only just finished re-listening to your back catalogue of lectures.

Funny hearing Elliot, his voice reminds me of my own lad Jacob, I'm from Northfleet, Jake from Chalk near Higham, which means he gets out of the bath to have a piss.

Hopes and prayers, rest and get well. we'll be here when you come out the other side. God bless.

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Finally... Mark Steel Has His Own Podcast!

Every episode is a great listen. Mark Steel never fails to make me laugh with his witty take on how utterly ridiculous everything is, with the help of celebrity guests and his son Elliot. (who is blessed with his dad's intelligently razor sharp humour). I've listened to the first 10 episodes and look forward to Mark doing more. It'll keep me going until he does another series of Mark Steel's In Town!

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excellent - highly recommended

Very very good podcast by hilarious funnyman Mark Steel. Love it a lot... Bravo.

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