What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott

215: EP 215 - Rishi's Brick Wall & Starmer Reshuffle Drama with FIN TAYLOR

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After i've had a laugh at how stressed Fin Taylor is we discuss the government's 'crumble brick syndrome' before wondering why Starmer drop-kicked Lis...

214: EP 214 - ULooze - Sadiq Squares up to Motorists

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I climb into Sadiq's expansion of Ulez to greater London. I ask when he's ever going to do something popular with everybody.  I also talk ...

213: EP 213 - What's Happening to the Edinburgh Fringe? (plus chat with the Man Whisperer)

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a game of two halves this week. I respond to the news around the cancellation of Graham Linehan's gig and general issues at the Edinburgh Fringe....

212: EP 212 - Snow White and the Two Gammons w/ LEO KEARSE

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A very funny episode this week as me and Leo get bent out of shape by woke posturing around the news Disney Snow White film. We also talk about how th...

211: EP 211 - Starmer Chameleon with IAN STONE

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is such a funny episode. Co-host Ian Stone was on great form. Despite being a centre-left guy, he's not too fond of Mr Starmer. I also launch a d...

210: EP 210 - The Secrets of Modern Advertising

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm on holiday this week, so I pre-recorded a fascinating chat with advertising guru Paul Burke. Paul spills the beans on a number of secrets from the...

209: EP 209 - Post election shakedown with MATT FORDE

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Delighted to have Matt Forde co-hosting this week.  After some very old sounding chat about recent gigs we've been to, I pick Matt's considerable po...

208: EP 208 - Micky Mouse Degrees & Hypocrisies with NICK DIXON

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The brilliant Nick Dixon returns to co-host as we mull over Rishi's university onslaught, Keir's back-peddling, hypocrisy over the Huw Edwards scandal...

207: EP 207 - AARON BASTANI

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We always like to reach out over the political divide on WMPT, so this week it's the luxury Communist himself Aaron Bastani.  I talk to Aaron about ...

206: EP 206 - CHAOS IN FRANCE & WAR WITH AUSTRALIA?

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a solo episode this week.  I discuss my poor timing in taking my wife to Paris at a time of huge tensions in the French capital. Then I also c...

205: EP 205 - Russian Coups & Glasto Views with SIMON EVANS

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Delighted to have Simon Evans back this week. We discuss all manner of stuff, from the Russian coup, Ben Elton's rant against Rishi the good & bad...

204: EP 204 - Boris is General Zod with DOMINIC FRISBY

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week it's a lovely co-hosting episode with Dominic Frisby. We talk about everything from Howard of Take That getting cancelled, the continuing f...

203: EP 203 - Boris & Nicola with JONATHAN PIE

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a cracking episode with Tom Walker (aka Jonathan Pie). Tom Is on great form railing against virtue signalling in advertising but also climbing...

202: EP 202 - MICHELLE DE SWARTE

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After I ponder aloud why the centre-left guys are among the angriest in politics, we welcome the brilliant Michelle De Swarte.  We discuss everythin...

201: EP 201 - God & other things with DAVID BADDIEL

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The brilliant David Baddiel returns to WMPT! We talk about his excellent new book 'The God Desire', but it never gets heavy and we quickly find ourse...

200: EP 200 - ADRIAN CHILES

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the 200th episode!!! And what a show I have for you. After a catch up on Suella's speeding and the immigration figures, it's into a big chat wit...

199: EP 199 - JAMES HASKELL !

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What a big star we have this week! Mr James Haskell!! After a quick catch-up - where I sound off about Alistair Campbell - I get into all sorts of fa...

198: EP 198 - King Charles & The Sword of Mordaunt

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Before I got violently ill and had to postpone a gig, I recorded a podcast. We look back at the local elections, the Coronation and whether the Lib D...

197: EP 197 - Elections, Coronations & Cancellations with IAIN DALE

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What a week coming up! Iain Dale co-hosts as we discuss everything from upcoming local elections, to the coronation (and increasingly annoying Repulic...

196: EP 196 - DIONA DOHERTY

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After I boast about presenting an award at the (diet) BAFTAS I spout off about St George's Day & Diane Abbott.  Then I chat to the lovely Diona ...

195: EP 195 - A Bit More ANDREW DOYLE

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Delighted to have Andrew Doyle back co-hosting this week.  We spoke about everything, from the state of the two main parties to what we should reall...

194: EP 194 - TOBIAS PERSSON

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

First up I lay into Labour's bizzare attack adverts and share why the Norman conquest is winding me up.  Then it's a very interesting chat with Swed...

193: EP 193 - ROCKING DA GREGGS

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Early upload this week as I'm off on holiday for a week.  I talk about the CPTPwhatever deal, a bit about the trouble at the ports, some men's menta...

192: EP 192 - ZOE LYONS

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a quick catch-up from some mental drugs announcements from the two main parties, I speak to proper stand-up Zoe Lyons. We have a good old chin-w...

191: EP 191 - The Donald & The Boris with FRANCIS FOSTER

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Triggernometry's very own Francis Foster returns to co-host. We rattle through a whole load of topic, from Boris to Donald to Keir to Suella, the Met...

190: EP 190 - OH GARY, GARY...

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Early upload this week as I'd rather share my thoughts on the Lineker psychodrama here than on Twitter.  We also talk about the economy's surprise g...

189: EP 189 - THE RETURN OF KONSTANTIN

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week it's WMPT gold as Konstantin returns to co-host. We rattle through the subjects, from Covid leaks to migrant issue and the emergence of som...

188: EP 188 - DARREN MCGARVEY

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

First up we have a quick catch up about the week gone and little Rishi's big deal.  Then I speak to Scottish rapper, activist and writer Darren McGa...

187: EP 187 - BOY'S GONE WILD

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a quick catch-up on Roald Dahl and drunken escapades in Helsinki, I catch to the very talented lads from Boy's Gone Wild.  They're the younges...

186: EP 186 - Sturgent Question!

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Despite hopping on & off enough planes to make Greta wince, I had to squeeze out an episode this week - not least to discuss wee Nicola's resignat...

185: EP 185 - SIMON BRODKIN

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a quick catch-up on a mad week I speak to Simon Brodkin about his amazing career. From pranking Donald Trump and Kanye to starting out all over ...

EP 184 - PHIL WANG

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a quick rant about Sturgeon and Alastair Campbell I have a lovely chat with Phil Wang.  He says some of the wises things i've ever heard about...

183: EP 183 - NEIL DELAMERE

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, after a catch-up on the Torie's latest attempts to eject themselves from office, I talk to the brilliantly funny Neil Delamere.  Neil is ...

182: EP 182 - AGENDA NEUTRAL

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a solo show this week, with plenty to get stuck into. From eerie silence over good economic news to Starmer's word salad over self ID & the ...

181: EP 181 - Going Spare with ALUN COCHRANE

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It was a delight to welcome Alun Cochrane back to WMPT. After a remarkable story about his experience with a Ukrainain refugee living into his house w...

180: EP 180 - JEN BRISTER

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a quick catch up on recent news, it's a fascinating chat with the brilliant Jen Brister.  Jen is one of those people on the Left who finds her...

179: EP 179 - MYSTIC GEOFF 2023 (Feat. Special guest Cameo)

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a festive catch-up - and me moaning about shoe-horned left wing themes in movies - it's time for another set of predictions for 2023. Plus I re...

178: EP 178 - XMAS SPECIAL with ROMESH RANGANATHAN ('The Maltese Nan Incident')

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this year's traditional festival WMPT with Romesh we discuss all sorts - from the best day to get drunk over Xmas to politics and much more.  I s...

177: EP 177 - A Tale of Two Harrys

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I share thoughts on strikes and the increasingly bland Tory governemnt.  Then I rip the Harry & Meghan documentary a new one (god it's...

176: EP 176 - JON HOLMES

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I have random rant about Communism and wonder whether the RMT are losing public support. Then it's a fantastic & funny chat with Jon Holmes, cove...

175: EP 175 - The Return of KATHERINE RYAN

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was an absolute pleasure to have Katherine Ryan back co-hosting the show. We spoke about so much. Everything from Justin Trudeau to virtue signalli...

174: EP 174 - Pints & Prejudice with AL MURRAY

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The brilliant Al Murray returns to talk about his new book 'Command'.  Before that I pick his brain about the murky issues around the Qatar World Cu...

173: EP 173 - 'Doom Loop' (Feat. The Man Whisperer)

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have a big catch up on all things topical, including a deep dive on the budget but also Boy George.  Then the excellent Man Whisperer returns to ...

172: EP 172 - The World Cup of Hypocrisy

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I go on a proper rant after getting fed up with celebrity liberal hypocrisy in and around the Qatar World Cup. We also catch up on the week...

171: EP 171 - Welcome to the Jungle (Feat. LEO KEARSE)

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The brilliant Leo Kearse returns to co-host. We chat about Matt Hancock, Sue-Ellen Braverman and why Leo has been cancelled from doing a comedy tour o...

170: EP 170 - (Feat. Matt Marney) I can't keep up!!

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The title says it all, i'm doing my best to stay on top of the politics but also aware my brain is getting over loaded by news. That's why i spoke to...

169: *BONUS EPISODE* - 'Trussterf&ck!'

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As promised, if the PM resigned i'd do an extra episode. Apologies for the sound quality but i was holed up in a hotel room in Dublin. I pour ever YET...

168: EP 168 - RICHARD HERRING

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First up it's a big deep dive on another mental week for Liz Truss. Then I speak to my fantastic guest Richard Herring about his book 'Can I Have My ...

167: EP 167 - What Happens in Vegas....

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back from Las Vegas and moaning about the exchange rate. And the Govt. And Nicola Sturgeon. And people who got irate about John Cleese joining GB ...

166: EP 166 - Screeching Handbrake Turn with SIMON EVANS

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Evans returns to co-host this week as we mull over the Tories dramatic change of tac on tax. We also ponder the Left's blind-spot on racism and ...

165: EP 165 - Crashing Pound & Radio Rows

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a solo show this week as there's plenty to talk about. We deal with the fall out from the 'Kami-Kwasi' budget, Labour's ongoing 'reinvention' + m...

164: EP 164 - JOSH HOWIE

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a catch-up on the Royal Funeral and Vladimir Putin, I talk to the bright and funny Josh Howie.  Josh has an incredble story to tell about bein...

163: Ep 163 - History Happening & New Puritanism with ANDREW DOYLE

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The brilliant Andrew Doyle co-hosts this week. As you'd expect we start with a re-cap of a historic week.  We then go back to before the death of El...

162: Ep 162 - Taking the Liz

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So Liz is finally installed as Prime Minister and I pick over the bones of her acceptance speech. We also discuss the absolute looney left on Twitte...

161: Ep 161 - MARK STEEL

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Delighted to have Mark Steel on the show this week. We meandered from comedy to politics and back to comedy again. Covering immature Labour politician...

160: Ep 160 - Love Letter to the West with KONSTSANTIN KISIN

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week friend of the show Konstantin Kisin returns. We talk a bit more about the comedy industry, the summer of chaos and then get into a big chat ...

159: EP 159 - The Cancellation of Jerry Sadowitz

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we take a deep dive on Jerry Sadowitz having his show cancelled at the Edinburgh Fringe.  We also talk about Starmer's energy plan and why...

158: EP 158 - Price Caps & Comedy Industry B*tchslaps with FRANCIS FOSTER

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back off holiday and straight into it with the brilliant Francis Foster. We catch up on politics, but also Francis's controversial appearance on ...

157: EP 157 - Brexit Reflections

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As I'm off being a sad middle aged to**er in Ibiza, I've share a third and final chapter from my audiobook - this time on Brexit.  But there's still...

156: EP 156 - 'Call Him Sunak FFS!' Feat. IAN STONE

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The brilliant Ian Stone co-hosts this week, so I picked his comedic centre-left brain about the current political  big stories.  In fact we spoke a...

155: EP 155 - The Final Two + Comedy Purist SEANN WALSH

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After I have a serious rant about both the Tory leadership race & Emily Thornberry, Seann Walsh returns for another lovely comedy chat.  We disc...

154: EP 154 - Tories, Teachers & Tales with ROMESH RANGANATHAN

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Romesh returns as I selfishly add to his already ridiculous schedule. We obviously the Conservative leadership hopeful, but there's so much else here....

152: BONUS EPISODE - *Boris Resignation Special*

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the Patreons called for it, here it is. Going over all the debris of a mad week in the Conservative party. From Boris going, to why I'll never call...

151: Ep 151 - (Feat. NICK DIXON) Boris on the Brink...again

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the excellent Nick Dixon co-hosts. We talk about the big political news, then the Sunak & Javid resignations happen while we're recordin...

150: AYESHA HAZARIKA

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After our usual catch-up, I speak to broadcaster, political commentator and former comedian / special adviser Ayesha Hazarika MBE.  Ayesha is spot o...

149: Trains, Blame and Naughty Comedians

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Solo show this week as we take a deep dive into the rail strikes and reformed 'firm' member Mick Lynch.  We also look at comedians getting investiga...

148: BONUS EPISODE! - Men's Mental Elf with The Man Whisperer

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After some of the usual chat, we talk men's mental health, in honour of men's health week (we get one whole week eh?). Kenny (aka the Man Whisperer) i...

147: EP 147 - (Feat. MARK NELSON) Rwanda, Northern Ireland & the problem with the SNP

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Delighted to have Mark Nelson back to co-host this week. Mark is great on subjects from Rwanda to Northern Ireland and motorway service stations, but ...

146: (Feat. LEO KEARSE) A Vote of Little Confidence

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the brilliant Leo Kearse returns as co-host and we pick the bones out of Boris's 'victory'.  We also discuss zoos, 4 day weeks, family sex...

145: Diane Spencer & Kevin Shepherd

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After our usual catch-up I have a lovely chat with Husband / Wife comedy partners Diane Spencer & Kevin Shepherd.  We talk about everything from...

144: Another slice of JONATHAN PIE

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Walker (aka Jonathan Pie) re-joins us and we leap STRAIGHT into a heated discussion about Boris.  We also discuss whether comedy is finally gett...

143: EP 143 - Question Time 'Comedian'

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from another Question Time run-out, I've got plenty to talk about and some inside info.  Everything from Liverpool fans booing, windfall taxes,...

142: EP 142 - Money, Starmer & sperm-banks with DOMINIC FRISBY

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WMPT's resideny money man Dominic Frisby co-hosts this week's with some excellent insights. We also talk about Starmer and local election fall-out. Bu...

141: *BONUS EPISODE* Local Election reactions + Depp Vs Heard

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A bonus episode as I react to all the big local election news, reveal how I voted and assess Starmer's future.  We also look at Amber Heard case and ...

140: EP 140 - Election Preview Special with IAIN DALE

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With local elections coming up i bring in political heavyweight Iain Dale to disucss the state (absolute state?) of the main parties.  Plenty of pol...

139: EP 139 - New Twitter Musk, with CHRIS SNOWDON

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So much to talk about this week. The IEA's Chris Snowdon co-hosts as we rip through Elon buying Twitter, France buying Macron, Labour selling whoppers...

138: EP 138 - GB News, Partygate & Rwanda with SIMON EVANS

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Evans co-hosts this week and it's a brilliant rattle through so many subjects.  GB News, Elon Musk, Partygate, Sturgeon, Rwanda and why the he...

137: EP 137 - Boris's Cake & JK's Party (+ FREE audiobook chapter)

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, to celebrate the release of the paper of 'Where Did I Go Right?' I've included a chapter from the audiobook .  But before that we attend t...

136: EP 136 - ESHAAN AKBAR

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A brilliant chat this week with Eshaan Akbar. Eshaan shares his fascinating background and sheds some interesting light on why so many British Asians ...

135: EP 135 - B*tch-slaps & Fines with MATT FORDE

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The brilliant Matt Forde co-hosts this week. We talk about comedians getting slapped, politicians getting slapped with fines and whether Joe Biden nee...

134: EP 134 - Hostages, Ferries and Travelodge Tragedy

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a solo episode this week as there's so much to talk about. I rant about a current lack of objectivity in reporting the the government. A lack of ...

133: EP 133 - Refugees, Macron & JK Rowling with FRANCIS FOSTER

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the second half of our Trigonometry double-bill as Francis Foster co-hosts. We talk about the real logistics of the UK refugee scheme, Macron's p...

132: EP 132 - War, Bercow & Question Time with KONSTANTIN KISIN

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week co-hosting we have Konstantin Kisin returning. KK gives us the skinny on his Question Time debut, some valuable personal insight on Ukraine....

130: EP 130 - (Feat. Rosie Holt) Covid Freedom at Last!

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week viral sensation Rosie Holt is back to co-host.  We disagree a bit on Covid, a lot on Brext and then concur that Trudeau is a bit of a melt...

129: EP 129 - RUSSELL KANE

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Despite being officially on holiday, I got ahead and scheduled this great chat with Russell Kane. Russell is a brilliant live stand-up but here we get...

128: EP 128 - Joe & Jimmy

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After some thoughts on the 'jostling' of Keir Starmer we go deep on the whole Joe Rogan thing. After that we lurch straight into a chat about all the ...

127: EP 127 - THE LEGENDARY BOB MILLS

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a quick catch-up on a turbulent week in the Commons, I chat to one of my heroes Bob Mills. We talk about where comedy is, where it's come from a...

126: EP 126 - CHRIS MARTIN (No, not that one)

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a catch-up on the latest big news, I speak to my old writing partner Chris Martin. Chris has been making waves in the States as a stand-up and w...

125: EP 125 - BORIS ON THE ROPES

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This one is hot off the press straight after a ridiculously eventful PMQ's. Including actual jokes from Starmer, defections & a body blow from Dav...

124: EP 124 - TONY LAW

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a catch-up on the latest round of Tory turmoil, I speak to the brilliant, funny and wise Tony Law. This is a far-ranging chat, from the surreal...

123: EP 123 - (Feat. Matt Marney) How to Avoid Man t*ts

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a New Year & Xmas catch-up, I examine the logic of re-introducing masks in secondary schools (there is none). Then I speak my mate and bloke...

122: EP 122 - MYSTIC GEOFF 2022

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the annual New Year prediction's show. Geoff asks will Boris survive? Will Labour ever take a position on anything? What will be the next thing t...

121: EP 121 - XMAS SPECIAL with ROMESH RANGANATHAN

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What a fun chat this was as I had the now customary mulled wine with Romesh. We discuss Santa, Whisky, Boris, Labour, Weakest Link, bare knuckle fight...

120: EP 120 - Is Boris a Busted Flush?

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a disastrous two weeks for the Tories I ask whether it's time for Boris to make way for someone more competent, honest or conservative even! I ...

119: EP 119 - (Feat. Konstantin Kisin) Four Horsemen of The Tory Apocalypse

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The brilliant Konstantin Kisin is back with us to discuss his fears on rising Covid authoritarianism. We also look at the state of the Tory Party lobb...

118: EP 118 - NICK DIXON

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a fascinating chat with the excellent Nick Dixon. We talk about his experience earlier this year of being 'cold shouldered' by the comedy indu...

117: EP 117 - Geoff Back on the Warpath!

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a couple of more gentle guest shows it's fair to say Geoff has a lot to get off his chest this week. From activist head-teachers to Diet Liberal...

116: EP 116 - RACHEL PARRIS

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It was so good to talk to Rachel. We get some fascinating background on those huge viral clips, how that impacted her and whether or not she'd be inte...

115: EP 115 - ADAM ROWE

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So I've finally given into diversity targets and had a scouser on the show. Adam is a brilliant comic who is unafraid to both go for the govt and the ...

114: EP 114 - Cancel Culture, The 'Myth' that keeps on Mything

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Plenty to talk about this week. We talk about the shocking sacking of Terry Gilliam for the usual reason: stuff that he said which some delicate flowe...