What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott
Episodes
Ep 232 - Houthi and the Blowback (with KATHERINE RYAN)
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Katherine Ryan makes a welcome return to WMPT. We discuss disturbing developments in the Middle East, nanny stateism and most disturbing of ...
EP 231 - Post Office Plonkers (with MATT GREEN)
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the first episode of the year i'm delighted to have Matt Green on the show. Matt joins me to discuss how the hell the Lib Dems are the main subjec...
EP 230 - Gervais, Coward & Predictions for 2024
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this end of year episode I talk about the latest outrage over Ricky Gervais's comedy and the attempts to call Noel Coward 'queer'. Then it's on to ...
2023 XMAS SPECIAL with ROMESH RANGANATHAN
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Romesh returns for another festive special. We discuss a bit of politics but also hot button Christmas issues like they’re culture war battlegrounds...
Ep 229 - Rebound Rishi & Naughty Nigel (with JACOB HAWLEY)
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Great to have Jacob this week, who some of you will have seen smashing it as my tour support. We discuss rebound Rishi, crafty Gary Lineker, naughty...
WMPT BREAKING NEWS - #4 The Testymoany of BORIS JOHNSON
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I was just going to talk about Boris but this has been a mad few days so politically, so there's also chat about Suella, surprise headliner Robert Jen...
EP 228 - Keir Thatcher & Britney Sunak with IAIN DALE
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The very wise Iain Dale joins me this week to deliver early end of year reports for Keir & Rishi. We talk about Keir's weird fanboying on Thatcher...
EP 227 - Political Sh**holes + 90's football nostalgia with PERRY GROVES
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a catch up with James Cleverley getting in a bit of bother and Patrick Vallance's definitely private diaries, I speak to 80's and 90's football ...
EP 226 - Far Right Hair & Bin Laden Apologists (with KONSTANTIN KISIN)
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Great to have Konstantin back co-hosting, fresh from another appearance on Joe Rogan. We talk about the new 'far right' Argentine President (and his h...
WMPT BREAKING NEWS - #4 INTERNATIONAL GEEZER'S DAY (with The Man Whisperer)
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I was always going to do an extra show to mark #InternationalMensDay but I would probably have had to do one for the politics on its own. What a bizar...
EP 225 - Rishi's BIG Reshuffle (with MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE)
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff is joined by Marcus Brigstocke as Suella gets the sack while Dave Cameron is back. We also reflect on a mad day of protest in the capital and lo...
EP 224 - Covid Cursing & Protest Peril (plus FREE chapter of my audio-book)
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 224 - Covid Cursing & Protest Peril (plus FREE chapter of my audio-book) After a mad weeks of news Geoff gets to grip with the Covid testimon...
EP 223 - Starmer Psychodrama with CHRIS MCCAUSLAND
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
'EP 223 - Starmer Psychodrama with CHRIS MCCAUSLAND' Me and the brilliant CHRIS MCCAUSLAND discuss Keir Starmer's management of Labour over Gaza, Stur...
WMPT BREAKING NEWS - #3 Covid Inquiry, all the exciting news...
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's WMPT BREAKING NEWS takes a look at the chronically underreported Covid Inquiry. We’ll be giving you ‘highlights’ of the key moments so f...
EP 222 - Large Labour win Inevitable? with DOMNIC FRISBY
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 222 - Large Labour win Inevitable? with DOMNIC FRISBY This week me and Dom mull over the seemingly inevitable Labour majority coming our way. We al...
221: EP 221 - COMPLICATED ISSUES, ACTUALLY with Tom Walker (aka JONATHAN PIE)
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a great chat with Tom Walker (aka Jonathan Pie). Ranging from rising anti-semetism in the UK to the Aussie No vote & why Richard Curtis ne...
221: WMPT BREAKING NEWS - #2 Labour Conference, all that glitters...
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another WMPT BREAKING NEWS! This time looking back on the Labour conference. The worst stage invasion ever and Keir's belief that repeating the fact p...
220: EP 220 - A Normal Reaction to Terrible Things (with SIMON EVANS)
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The brilliant Simon Evans joins me as we ponder the early knockings of Labour Party conference. We also look at the situation in Israel and ponder wha...
220: WMPT BREAKING NEWS - #1 Little Rishi's Big Speech
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome the first ever WMPT BREAKING NEWS. I'll look to do a couple of these a month to cover big breaking stories. Think somehwere between a politic...
219: EP 219 - The Never Ending Tory (with ANDREW DOYLE)
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a turbulent week personally, it's on to a turbulent week for the Tories. The brilliant Andrew Doyle joins me to consider Suella's big move on mi...
218: EP 218 - SEANN WALSH: POLITICAL ORACLE
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from an fiery exchange on Politics Live I discuss the big issues of the day with Seann Walsh. From men committing suicide to HS2 and Mcdonald's ...
217: EP 217 - DOES THE COMEDY INDUSTRY HAVE A PROBLEM?
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I get into all the issues in and around the Russell Brand allegations, asking the question of whether or not comedy has a specific problem. ...
216: EP 216 - MAN OF STEEL 2 (return of Mark Steel)
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Delighted to have Mark Steel back on the show. We spoke about EU flags, plastic fags, dangerous dogs and favourite service stations. It was a lovel...
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...