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

Ep 178 with Miles Jupp (Part 1): This was without a doubt my worst gig!

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by comedian Miles Jupp as they discuss the weird thrill of shoplifting supermarket bags and charity-auction bidding, the rise and colla...

Ep 177 with Laura Smyth (Part 2) : We're Being Told To Hate Each other

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mark continues his conversation with Laura. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of you here ...

Ep 177 with Laura Smyth (Part 1) : Gigging is so real, we are very lucky

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by comedian Laura Smyth as they discuss surviving cancer, stoicism and hypnotherapy, body neutrality after mastectomy, social media out...

Ep 176 with Dawn Butler (Part 2) : Now Is The Time For A Revolution

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mark continues his conversation with Dawn. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of you here i...

Ep 176 with Dawn Butler (Part 1) : I Got Kicked Out Of Parliament For Telling The Truth

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by Labour MP Dawn Butler as they discuss being thrown out of Parliament for calling Boris Johnson a liar, racism inside Westminster, th...

Ep 175 with Robin Ince (Part 2)

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mark continues his conversation with Robin. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of you here ...

Ep 175 with Robin Ince (Part 1)

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by comedian, writer and broadcaster Robin Ince as they discuss neurodivergence, anxiety and ADHD, feeling weird in a world built for “...

Ep 174 with Matt Forde (Part 2)

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mark continues his conversation with Matt. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of you here i...

Ep 174 with Matt Forde (Part 1)

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by comedian, impressionist and political podcaster Matt Forde as they discuss surviving cancer together, how impressions really work, t...

Ep 173 with Johann Hari (Part 2)

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mark continues his conversation with Johann. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of you here...

What The F Is Going On In Venezuela? 🇻🇪

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by writer and broadcaster Nick Revell as they discuss the US kidnapping of Venezuela’s president, Trump’s brazen use of power, Brit...

Ep 173 with Johann Hari (Part 1)

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by journalist and author Johann Hari as they discuss loneliness and disconnection, why depression and addiction are rising, the limits ...

Ep 172 with Caroline Biggs

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by historian and author Caroline Biggs as they discuss Cambridge University’s forgotten history of imprisoning women, the extraordina...

Ep 171 with Marcus Brigstocke (Part 2)

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep 171 with Marcus Brigstocke (Part 1)

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by comedian Marcus Brigstocke as they discuss growing up in privilege, being expelled from boarding school, addiction and recovery, how...

Ep 170 with Marina Purkiss & Jemma Forte (Part 2)

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mark continues his conversation with Marina Purkiss and Jemma Forte. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but ...

Ep 170 with Marina Purkiss & Jemma Forte (Part 1)

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by Marina Purkiss and Jemma Forte — the outspoken hosts of The Trawl — to talk about the state of British politics, why humour is a...

Ep 169 with Andrew Fisher (Part 2)

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mark continues his conversation with Andrew Fisher. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of y...

EP 169 with Andrew Fisher (Part 1)

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by writer and former Labour policy chief Andrew Fisher as they discuss life after Westminster, the realities of drafting a manifesto, L...

EP 168 with Jeremy Corbyn (Part 2)

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mark continues his conversation with Jeremy Corbyn. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of y...

Ep 168 with Jeremy Corbyn (Part 1)

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by Jeremy Corbyn as they discuss the state of British democracy, the cost of living crisis, media power and misinformation, Palestine a...

Ep 167 with Rob Evans (Part 2)

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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)

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by journalist Rob Evans as they discuss the shocking world of undercover policing, the unmasking of “Mark Stone,” officers who fath...

Ep 166 with Rosie Holt (Part 2)

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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)

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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)

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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)

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by journalist Ash Sarkar as they discuss anti-racist activism, Ash’s political family background, building solidarity through shared...

Ep 164 with Seann Walsh (Part 2)

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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)

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by comedian Seann Walsh as they discuss service stations, booking train tickets, the new world of comedy, Seann’s upbringing - and...

Ep 163 with Zack Polanski (Part 2)

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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)

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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)

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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)

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by columnist and political satirist Matthew Norman as they discuss US politics, how Trump got into power, writing for the Guardian Di...

Ep 161 with Michael Rosen (Part 2)

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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)

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by children’s Author Michael Rosen as they discuss Jewish history, Language as a philosophy, underestimating dictators, Writing for...

Ep 160 with Alexei Sayle (Part 2)

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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)

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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)

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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)

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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)

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mark continues his conversation with Caitlin Moran in this very interesting discussion that covers a wide range of topics. You can hear ...

Ep 158 with Caitlin Moran (Part 1)

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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)

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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)

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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!

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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!! We...

Classic: Ep 108 with Scott Bennett

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 joine...

Classic: Ep 126 with Ramita Navai

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...