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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 the rise and fall of Boris Johnson to Putin's 'special operation' in Ukraine; from the cost of living crisis to sending... more

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Episodes

What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 149

Mark is joined by author John O'Farrell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of why the... more

16 Nov 2024 · 56 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 148

Mark is joined by writer Matthew Norman, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of everything that’s... more

06 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 147

Mark is joined by comedian Scott Bennett, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Trump’s accusations... more

26 Oct 2024 · 53 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 146

Mark is joined by comedian Rosie Holt, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the removal... more

19 Oct 2024 · 51 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 145

Mark is joined by screenwriter and novelist Frank Cottrell-Boyce, to discuss being the UK Children's Laureate  , His role in... more

12 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 144

Mark is joined by cartoonist and writer Martin Rowson, as he tries to make sense of the history of visual... more

05 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 143

Mark is joined by comedian Phil Ellis, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Kier Starmer’s... more

28 Sep 2024 · 54 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 142

Mark is joined by comedian Sally-Anne Hayward, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of how men... more

21 Sep 2024 · 53 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 141

Mark is joined by comedian Esther Manito, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the 40 minute... more

14 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 140

Mark is joined by comedian Miles Jupp, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of wether Mary Poppins... more

07 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 139

Mark is joined by comedian and singer Lloyd Griffith, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of hitchhiking... more

31 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 138

Mark is joined by Shappi Khorsandi for a special extended interview all about ADHD.  Join us this week as we discuss... more

24 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 137

Mark is joined by comedian Gráinne Maguire, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of lead and Zinc... more

17 Aug 2024 · 57 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 136

Mark is joined by comedian Paul Mccaffrey, as he tries to make sense of this weeks far-right rioting, the cost of watching... more

10 Aug 2024 · 49 minutes
Classic: What The F*** Is Going On? with Seann Walsh

This week we are revisiting this classic episode with Seann Walsh, Covering everything from getting PTSD after going on a dance show,... more

03 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 135

Mark is joined by columnist and political commentator Matthew Norman, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense... more

27 Jul 2024 · 57 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 134

Mark is joined by comedian Kai Humphries, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Donald Trump surviving an... more

20 Jul 2024 · 54 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 133

Mark is joined by comedian Christine Berrou, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the French election results, the fallout... more

13 Jul 2024 · 1 hour,
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 132 Election Special!

Mark is joined by comedians Sooz Kempner, Nick Revell and Andy Zaltzman for a special election episode, as he tries to make... more

06 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 131

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... more

29 Jun 2024 · 57 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 130

Mark is joined by Dr Benji Waterhouse – NHS psychiatrist, comedian and best-selling author – for a special extended interview... more

22 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 129

Mark is joined by comedian and writer Nick Revell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the impending Tory... more

15 Jun 2024 · 57 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 128

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... more

08 Jun 2024 · 58 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 127

Mark is joined by comedian Mark Nelson, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Rishi Sunak's disastrous... more

01 Jun 2024 · 54 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 126

Mark is joined by award-winning journalist Ramita Navai for a special extended interview about the Middle East. From Israel's war... more

25 May 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 125

Mark is joined by comedian Fred MacAulay, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the SNP falling out with the... more

18 May 2024 · 57 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 124

Mark is joined by Dr Phil Hammond for a special extended interview about Mark's 'cancer journey' – as they would... more

11 May 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 123

Mark is joined by comedian and writer Brenda Gilhooly, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of being given the... more

04 May 2024 · 55 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 122

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... more

27 Apr 2024 · 58 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 121

Mark is joined by actress, presenter and agony aunt Maria McErlane along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Iran... more

20 Apr 2024 · 54 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 120

Mark is joined by actress and impressionist Jan Ravens, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Liz Truss,... more

13 Apr 2024 · 50 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 119

Mark is joined by columnist and political commentator Matthew Norman, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense... more

06 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 118

Mark is joined by Robin Ince - comedian, writer and broadcaster - for a special extended interview, as he tries to make... more

30 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 117

Mark is joined by broadcaster Dan Norcross of Test Match Special fame, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to... more

23 Mar 2024 · 56 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 116

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... more

16 Mar 2024 · 52 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 115

Mark is joined by comedian Justin Moorhouse, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Jeremy Hunt's budget; the... more

09 Mar 2024 · 49 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 114

Mark is joined by Journalist and Author Susie Boniface, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of... more

02 Mar 2024 · 59 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 113

Mark is joined by comedian, actor & presenter Nick Hancock  , along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make... more

24 Feb 2024 · 53 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Caroline Quentin

A special bonus extended conversation with last week's guest Caroline Quentin. It seemed a shame to not the share the entirety... more

21 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 112

Mark is joined by author and actress Caroline Quentin , along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense... more

17 Feb 2024 · 50 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 111

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... more

10 Feb 2024 · 52 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 110

Mark is back! He's joined by comedian Sooz Kempner, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of... more

03 Feb 2024 · 57 minutes
Classic: What The F*** Is Going On? with Angela Barnes & John O'Farrell

Mark gives an update on his recovery and introduces another chance to hear one of most popular WTFIGO episodes of all time.    Angela Barnes and John O'Farrell from the We Are... more

27 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 109

Guest host Seann Walsh is joined by Rosie Holt and Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the... more

20 Jan 2024 · 50 minutes
Classic: What The F*** Is Going On? with James O'Brien

While Mark recovers from the side-effects of his recent cancer treatment, here's another chance to listen to our most downloaded... more

13 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 108

Mark is joined by comedian Scott Bennett for a special extended interview, as he tries to make sense of his ongoing... more

23 Dec 2023 · 53 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 107

Mark is joined by music journalist Simon Price, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Shane MacGowan's genius,... more

16 Dec 2023 · 52 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 106

Mark is joined by columnist and political commentator Matthew Norman, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Boris Johnson... more

09 Dec 2023 · 47 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 105

Mark is joined by the wonderful Maria McErlane (actress, presenter, agony aunt)along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense... more

02 Dec 2023 · 49 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 104

Mark is joined by comedian Sally-Anne Hayward, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Covid inquiry, middle class... more

25 Nov 2023 · 51 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 103

Mark is joined by Andy Zaltzman of News Quiz, The Bugle and Test Match Special fame, along with Elliot Steel, as he... more

18 Nov 2023 · 47 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 102

Mark is joined by comedian Nick Revell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of events in Gaza,... more

11 Nov 2023 · 57 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 101

Mark is joined by Rosie Holt for a special extended interview with the comedian whose Tory MP character has become... more

21 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 100

Mark is joined by comedian Angela Barnes, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of his recent cancer diagnosis.  And... more

14 Oct 2023 · 49 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 99

In this special episode, Mark talks about his recent cancer diagnosis and asks “What The F*** Is Going On?” From big... more

09 Oct 2023 · 40 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 98

Mark is joined by comedian Scott Bennett, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Seven Bins Sunak, the latest HS2 fiasco... more

30 Sep 2023 · 50 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 97

Mark is joined by Seann Walsh for a special extended interview, covering everything from getting PTSD after going on a dance show,... more

09 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 96

Mark is joined by comedian Rachel Fairburn, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Spanish football president... more

02 Sep 2023 · 50 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 95

Mark is joined by Tom Walker (aka Jonathan Pie) for a special extended interview, covering everything from 'cancel culture' and... more

26 Aug 2023 · 1 hour,
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 94

Mark is joined by comedian Nick Revell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Stopping The Boats, Stopping... more

19 Aug 2023 · 48 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 93

Mark is joined by actor and comedian Hugh Dennis, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of dishonest politicians,... more

12 Aug 2023 · 50 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 92

Mark is joined by comedian Michael Odewale, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Donald Trump's latest indictment,... more

05 Aug 2023 · 49 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 91

Mark is joined by comedian Stuart Goldsmith, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the climate crisis, southern... more

29 Jul 2023 · 48 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 90

Mark is joined by comedian Yacine Belhousse, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Paris... more

22 Jul 2023 · 48 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 89

Mark is joined by comedian Nabil Abdulrashid, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Sun's treatment... more

15 Jul 2023 · 47 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 88

Mark is joined by Green Party MP Caroline Lucas for a special extended interview, covering everything from climate change to Jeremy Corbyn; from... more

08 Jul 2023 · 52 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 87

Mark is joined by comedy writer Pete Sinclair, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Rishi... more

01 Jul 2023 · 49 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 86

Mark is joined by Angela Barnes and John O'Farrell from the We Are History podcast for a special extended interview,... more

24 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 85

Mark is joined by Jim Bob, lead singer of Carter USM, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Boris... more

17 Jun 2023 · 46 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 84

Mark is joined by comedian Mick Ferry, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Prince Harry phone-hacking... more

10 Jun 2023 · 48 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 83

Mark is joined by Robin Ince, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Covid inquiry, Phillip Schofield – and people... more

03 Jun 2023 · 50 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 82

Mark is joined by comedian Paul McCaffrey, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the latest... more

27 May 2023 · 47 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 81

Mark is joined by comedian Sally-Anne Hayward, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of water companies charging us for... more

20 May 2023 · 45 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel - Ep 80

Mark is joined by comedian Mark Nelson, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Met arresting people... more

13 May 2023 · 47 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 79

Mark is joined by the comedian and actor Miles Jupp for a special Coronation edition of the podcast. In an extended interview,... more

06 May 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel - Ep 78

Mark is joined by poet Luke Wright along with Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of the Diane... more

29 Apr 2023 · 46 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Episode 77

Mark is joined by comedian Cally Beaton along with Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of dating apps, swiping right for... more

22 Apr 2023 · 48 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Episode 76

Mark is joined by Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of junior doctors being paid £14 an hour, Carol Vorderman turning... more

15 Apr 2023 · 38 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 75

Mark is joined by Fred MacAulay and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of the arrests of Nicola Sturgeon's husband and Stormy Daniels' lover... more

08 Apr 2023 · 46 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with James O'Brien

In this special extended interview, Mark talks to LBC presenter James O'Brien about everything from Brexit to Jeremy Corbyn – and from... more

01 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Episode 74 Live Special

Mark is joined by Seann Walsh, Angela Barnes and Elliot Steel in a LIVE recording of the podcast, as he tries to make... more

25 Mar 2023 · 55 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 73

Mark is joined by Jason Manford, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Gary Lineker... more

18 Mar 2023 · 53 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 72

Mark is joined by comedian Jen Brister, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Gary Lineker row,... more

11 Mar 2023 · 47 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 71

Mark is joined by Australian comedian Alice Fraser and Las Vegas based Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Rishi Sunak's Northern... more

04 Mar 2023 · 49 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 70

Mark is joined by comedian Shazia Mirza, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of fruit and vegetable shortages,... more

25 Feb 2023 · 48 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 69

Mark is joined by actress and presenter Maria McErlane, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Centrica's £3.3 billion profits,... more

18 Feb 2023 · 46 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 68

Mark is joined by comedian and writer Brenda Gilhooly, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Zelensky asking our Government for... more

11 Feb 2023 · 48 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 67

Mark is joined by Justin Moorhouse and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of who's to blame for the... more

04 Feb 2023 · 46 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel – Episode 66 Live Special

Mark is joined by comedians Sooz Kempner and Elliot Steel for the first ever LIVE recording of the podcast, as he tries to... more

28 Jan 2023 · 49 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 65

Mark is joined by journalist and author Brian Reade, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Nadhim... more

21 Jan 2023 · 49 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 64

Mark is joined by comedian Maisie Adam, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Government outlawing strikes,... more

14 Jan 2023 · 45 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 63

Mark is joined by political commentator and columnist Matthew Norman, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense... more

07 Jan 2023 · 49 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On With The NHS?

In this special extended interview, Mark talks to Dr Phil Hammond about the current state of the NHS. As a... more

28 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 62

Mark is joined by comedian Angela Barnes, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of underpaid nurses,... more

17 Dec 2022 · 48 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 61

Mark is joined by actress and impressionist Kate Robbins, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Tories awarding themselves... more

10 Dec 2022 · 49 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On In Iran?

In this special extended interview, Mark talks to comedian Omid Djalili about the situation in Iran.  Informative, passionate and funny, the conversation... more

08 Dec 2022 · 53 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 60

Mark is joined by comedian Omid Djalili, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of what's happening in Iran... more

03 Dec 2022 · 50 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 59

Mark is joined by comedian Ronni Ancona, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to work out if nasty, evil strikers are... more

26 Nov 2022 · 44 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 58

Mark is joined by comedian and author Jenny Eclair, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of holding the... more

19 Nov 2022 · 47 minutes
What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 57

Mark is joined by Andy Zaltzman of The Bugle, The News Quiz and Test Match Special fame, along with Elliot... more

12 Nov 2022 · 49 minutes
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Mark is joined by actress and impressionist Kate Robbins, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Tories awarding themselves PPE contracts,... more