What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel
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?!...
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Ep 167 with Rob Evans (Part 2)
This week Mark continues his conversation with Rob Evans. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of you h...

Ep 167 with Rob Evans (Part 1)
Mark is joined by journalist Rob Evans as they discuss the shocking world of undercover policing, the unmasking of “Mark Stone,” officers who fathered...

Ep 166 with Rosie Holt (Part 2)
This week Mark continues his conversation with Rosie Holt. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of you...

Ep 166 with Rosie Holt (Part 1)
Mark is joined by comedian and satirist Rosie Holt as they discuss her viral lockdown sketches, the absurdity of political spin, Partygate, why people...

Ep 165 with Ash Sarkar (Part 2)
This week Mark continues his conversation with Ash Sarkar. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of you...

EP 165 with Ash Sarkar (Part 1)
Mark is joined by journalist Ash Sarkar as they discuss anti-racist activism, Ash’s political family background, building solidarity through shared st...

Ep 164 with Seann Walsh (Part 2)
This week Mark continues his conversation with Seann Walsh. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of you...

Ep 164 with Seann Walsh (Part 1)
Mark is joined by comedian Seann Walsh as they discuss service stations, booking train tickets, the new world of comedy, Seann’s upbringing - and get...

Ep 163 with Zack Polanski (Part 2)
This week Mark continues his conversation with Zack Polanski . If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of...

Ep 163 with Zack Polanski (Part 1)
Mark is joined by the Deputy Leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski. Together they discuss why he joined the Green Party, working with Jeremy Corbyn...

Ep 162 with Matthew Norman (Part 2)
This week Mark continues his conversation with Matthew Norman. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of...

Ep 162 with Matthew Norman (Part 1)
Mark is joined by columnist and political satirist Matthew Norman as they discuss US politics, how Trump got into power, writing for the Guardian Dia...

Ep 161 with Michael Rosen (Part 2)
This week Mark continues his conversation with Michael Rosen. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of y...

Ep 161 with Michael Rosen (Part 1)
Mark is joined by children’s Author Michael Rosen as they discuss Jewish history, Language as a philosophy, underestimating dictators, Writing for ch...

Ep 160 with Alexei Sayle (Part 2)
This week Mark continues his conversation with Alexei Sayle. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of yo...

Ep 160 with Alexei Sayle (Part 1)
Mark is joined by legendary comedian Alexei Sayle as they discuss the world of comedy in the 80s, Working class comedians, The problem with Labour -...

Ep 159 with Jeff Innocent (Part 2)
This week Mark continues his conversation with Jeff innocent. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of y...

Ep 159 with Jeff innocent (Part 1)
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, find...

Ep 158 with Caitlin Moran (Part 2)
This week Mark continues his conversation with Caitlin Moran in this very interesting discussion that covers a wide range of topics.
Yo...

Ep 158 with Caitlin Moran (Part 1)
Mark is joined by journalist, broadcaster & author Caitlin Moran In a full-length, incredibly interesting interview, Mark and Caitlin discuss feminism...

Ep 157 with John Mcdonnell MP (Part 2)
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 d...

Ep 157 with John McDonnell MP (Part 1)
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, Mar...

Brand New Series Coming This Saturday!
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!!
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Classic: Ep 108 with Scott Bennett
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...

Classic: Ep 126 with Ramita Navai
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.

Classic: EP 118 with Robin Ince
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 meant...

Classic: EP 79 with Miles Jupp
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 meant...

Classic: Ep 124 with Dr Phil Hammond
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 meant...

Classic: Dr Phil Hammond
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 meant...

Classic: EP 88 with Caroline Lucas
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 meant...

Classic: EP 95 with Jonathan Pie
We're taking a break from the podcast while Mark starts his new tour 'The Leopard In My House' (details here: https://marksteelinfo.com/)

Classic: EP 130 with Benji Waterhouse
Mark has been extremely busy preparing for his tour, which starts next week (details here: https://marksteelinfo.com/) so unfortunately he wasn't able...

Classic: EP 22 with Louis Theroux
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 w...

EP 156 with Rosie Holt
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...

EP 155 with Nick Revell
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 155
Mark is joined by comedian and writer Nick Revell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tri...

EP 154 with Seann Walsh
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 co...

EP 153 with Margaret Renn
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...

EP 152 with Adam Rutherford
Mark is joined by scientist, writer, and broadcaster Adam Rutherford in this special extended episode. Together, they discuss eugenics, Charles Darwin...

What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 151
Mark is joined by comedian Arthur Smith in this special extended episode, as they discuss his 1991 stage play “An Evening With Gary Lineker”, Arthur’s...

Classic Episode: The Live Special
This week we revisit this special episode recorded in front of a live audience at Leicester Square Theatre.
Mark is joined by Seann Walsh...