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

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.WTF Productions Ltd Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • Ep 172 with Caroline Biggs

    Ep 172 with Caroline Biggs
    Dec 15 2025
    Mark is joined by historian and author Caroline Biggs as they discuss Cambridge University’s forgotten history of imprisoning women, the extraordinary story behind The Spinning House, class privilege and power, how suspicion became guilt, and why the legacy of control and misogyny still echoes today. Order your copy of “The Spinning House” here: https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/the-spinning-house/ 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 the higher tier of Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen or watch the whole interview straight away. For media, press & guest enquiries please email mikey@carouselstudios.co.uk Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Ep 171 with Marcus Brigstocke (Part 2)

    Ep 171 with Marcus Brigstocke (Part 2)
    Dec 8 2025
    This week Mark continues his conversation with Marcus Brigstocke. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of you here is the second half 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 enquiries please email mikey@carouselstudios.co.uk Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel Follow Marcus @Marcusbrigstocke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Ep 171 with Marcus Brigstocke (Part 1)

    Ep 171 with Marcus Brigstocke (Part 1)
    Dec 1 2025
    Mark is joined by comedian Marcus Brigstocke as they discuss growing up in privilege, being expelled from boarding school, addiction and recovery, how comedy shaped his politics, class and inequality in Britain – and what it means to stay hopeful while everything feels absurd. 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 the higher tier of Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen or watch the whole interview straight away. For media, press & guest enquiries please email mikey@carouselstudios.co.uk Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel Follow Marcus @Marcusbrigstocke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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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!

Finally... Mark Steel Has His Own Podcast!

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

excellent - highly recommended

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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 👏

Brilliant 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

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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.

BEST OF LUCK MARK YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION

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