What The F Is Going On? with Mark Steel
by WTF Productions
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Classic episode with Zack Polanski
Oct 12, 2026
1h 31m 04s
Ep 193 with Paul Holden Pt 2: Keir Starmer, Dark Money and Russian Spy Smears
Sep 28, 2026
53m 49s
Ep 193 with Paul Holden Pt 1: The McSweeney Project and the Labour Purge
Sep 21, 2026
1h 06m 50s
Ep 192 with Russell Warfield Pt 2: The future of the Green Party is this..
Sep 14, 2026
55m 53s
Ep 192 with Russell Warfield Pt 1: The Green Threat and the Rise of Polanski
Sep 7, 2026
55m 24s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/12/26 | Classic episode with Zack Polanski | Last week we had some technical difficulties in the studio so we apologise for the lack of episodes over these couple of weeks. To help bridge the gap between episodes please enjoy this conversation between Mark and Zack Polanski that was recorded just a few weeks before he was elected leader of the Green Party. It's an excellent interview and we are giving you the full episode all in one so no need to wait for part 2. It is one of our favourites so please enjoy and we will be back with a brand new episode next Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 31m 04s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | Ep 193 with Paul Holden Pt 2: Keir Starmer, Dark Money and Russian Spy Smears | In the second half of our conversation with Paul Holden, we dive into Keir Starmer's downfall, his unprecedented acceptance of freebies, and the dark money that funded his rise to Prime Minister. Paul brings his 20 years of experience investigating grand corruption—which famously included exposing South Africa's Jacob Zuma and facing death threats—to unpack the Labour Party's secret slush funds. We discuss Starmer's fragile political project, his approach to politics as a barrister defending a daily brief, and the absurd smear campaign that attempted to frame Paul as a Russian spy to kill his reporting. Grab your copy of Paul’s book here: https://orbooks.com/catalog/the-fraud/. For Ad-free episodes, Extended cuts, Early access & bonus content go to: www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod For media, press & guest enquiries please email [email protected] Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Instagram @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 53m 49s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | Ep 193 with Paul Holden Pt 1: The McSweeney Project and the Labour Purge | This week, investigative journalist Paul Holden joins the show to discuss his explosive book, The Fraud, detailing the ruthless internal campaign to capture the Labour Party. Paul has spent 20 years investigating grand corruption worldwide, including exposing former South African President Jacob Zuma, which forced him to leave the country due to death threats. In part one, we explore how a right-wing faction led by Morgan McSweeney worked with the media to undermine Jeremy Corbyn's leadership. We discuss the cynical weaponization of antisemitism, the creation of fake online identities to target Jewish activists, and the fabricated story of a brick thrown through Angela Eagle's window. Pick up Paul’s book here: https://orbooks.com/catalog/the-fraud/. You can hear the second part of the interview in next week's episode – but if you can't wait, why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen or watch the whole interview straight away. www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod For media, press & guest enquiries please email [email protected] Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Instagram @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 06m 50s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 | Ep 192 with Russell Warfield Pt 2: The future of the Green Party is this.. | In the second half of our conversation with Russell Warfield, we look at the future of the Green Party as a mass political movement and what it actually takes to challenge entrenched wealth. Russell draws on his extensive background—having worked for the Greens for five years, run the comms for the London 2021 elections where Zack became an AM, and played a central role in Zack's 2025 leadership campaign—to answer listener questions. We dive into Keir Starmer's resignation, whether Zack Polanski should run in the upcoming by-election, and the tension between local community action and electoral discipline. We also debunk the myth of Green NIMBYism and take a quick detour into the muddy, bizarre reality of "Faragefest." Grab your copy of Russell's book here: https://www.plutobooks.com/product/the-green-socialist/ For Ad-free episodes, Extended cuts, Early access & bonus content go to: www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod For media, press & guest enquiries please email [email protected] Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Instagram @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel Follow Russell @Rmwarfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 55m 53s | ||||||
| 9/7/26 | UK politicsGreen Party+3 | Russell Warfield | The Green SocialistGreen Party+4 | — | Green PartyRussell Warfield+5 | — | 55m 24s | ||
| 8/31/26 | eugenicsCharles Darwin+4 | Adam Rutherford | WTF Productionsamazon+1 | — | eugenicsCharles Darwin+5 | — | 1h 19m 54s | ||
| 8/24/26 | Ask Me Anythingpolitics+3 | — | WTF Productionspatreon.com+1 | — | Ask Me AnythingMark Steel+3 | — | 58m 48s | ||
| 8/17/26 | comedypolitics+3 | Rosie Jones | Channel 4rosiejonesfoundation.com+1 | — | Rosie JonesMark Steel+5 | — | 51m 20s | ||
| 8/10/26 | disability representationstand-up comedy+4 | Rosie Jones | WTF ProductionsThe Last Leg+1 | BridlingtonEdinburgh | disabilitycomedy+5 | — | 49m 03s | ||
| 8/3/26 | comedyclass+4 | Sophie Willan | Alma's Not NormalBBC | BoltonLondon | comedyclass+7 | — | 1h 03m 04s | ||
| 7/27/26 | political satirecomedy history+4 | Andy Parsons | WTF ProductionsMock The Week+4 | West London | political satireMock The Week+5 | — | 45m 23s | ||
| 7/20/26 | sportsnational identity+4 | Andy Parsons | Mock The WeekWTF Productions+2 | Britain | Ben StokesGareth Southgate+5 | — | 42m 43s | ||
| 7/13/26 | identity politicsracism+4 | Gary Younge | WTF ProductionsPatreon+1 | — | Gary YoungeMark Steel+6 | — | 1h 05m 28s | ||
| 7/6/26 | British politicsimmigration+5 | Gary Younge | LabourGreens+2 | Gaza | British politicsimmigration+6 | — | 57m 31s | ||
| 6/29/26 | Scottish identityclass politics+4 | Susie Mccabe | — | GlasgowScotland+2 | Scottish peopleEtonians+6 | BT | 53m 03s | ||
| 6/22/26 | Glasgow pubsworking-class culture+3 | Susie McCabe | — | — | Glasgowcomedy+5 | BTCODE | 45m 43s | ||
| 6/15/26 | footballcorruption+5 | Nick Hancock | FIFAPatreon | — | footballcorruption+5 | BTCODE | 42m 36s | ||
| 6/8/26 | World Cupfootball nostalgia+4 | Nick Hancock | WTF ProductionsPatreon | England | World CupNick Hancock+7 | BT | 52m 42s | ||
| 6/1/26 | mental healthinterview+4 | Alan Davies | WTF ProductionsPatreon+2 | — | Alan DaviesMark Steel+6 | BT | 49m 34s | ||
| 5/25/26 | comedychildhood trauma+5 | Alan Davies | Just Ignore HimWhite Male Stand-Up | — | Alan DaviesMark Steel+6 | BT | 50m 32s | ||
| 5/18/26 | interviewdisaster+3 | Rachel Millward | WTF ProductionsPatreon+2 | — | interviewRachel Millward+6 | BT | 49m 45s | ||
| 5/13/26 | local electionspolitical opposition+4 | Rachel Millward | Green PartyLabour+2 | Britain | local electionsGreen Party+7 | BTCODE | 54m 29s | ||
| 5/4/26 | political influencemedia manipulation+5 | Matthew Norman | New LabourReform+1 | — | Peter MandelsonMatthew Norman+7 | — | 1h 12m 35s | ||
| 4/27/26 | politicsinterview+3 | Mothin Ali | WTF ProductionsPatreon+1 | — | Mothin AliLabour+4 | — | 59m 34s | ||
| 4/20/26 | Green Partypolitics+5 | Mothin Ali | Green PartyLabour+3 | — | GortonDenton+5 | — | 49m 11s | ||
| 4/13/26 | interviewgeneration+3 | Emma Warren | WTF ProductionsPatreon+1 | — | interviewEmma Warren+5 | — | 48m 24s | ||
| 4/6/26 | youth servicescommunity+3 | Emma Warren | Up The Youth ClubWTF Productions+3 | — | youth clubscommunity services+3 | — | 46m 27s | ||
| 3/30/26 | NHS working conditionshealthcare+4 | Dr Julia Grace Patterson | NHSgovernment+5 | — | NHShealthcare+7 | — | 59m 52s | ||
| 3/27/26 | Iran conflictUS foreign policy+4 | Ali Milani | WTF ProductionsPatreon+1 | Iran | IranTrump+5 | — | 1h 14m 19s | ||
| 3/23/26 | interviewcomedy+4 | Miles Jupp | WTF ProductionsPatreon+1 | — | Mark SteelMiles Jupp+7 | — | 50m 24s | ||
| 3/16/26 | comedyshoplifting+4 | Miles Jupp | Scottish Socialist Party | — | Miles JuppMark Steel+5 | — | 59m 24s | ||
| 3/9/26 | interviewsociety+3 | Laura Smyth | WTF ProductionsPatreon+2 | — | interviewLaura Smyth+5 | — | 42m 34s | ||
| 3/2/26 | cancer survivalstoicism+5 | Laura Smyth | WTF ProductionsPatreon+1 | — | cancerstoicism+5 | — | 38m 39s | ||
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Chart history for What The F Is Going On? with Mark Steel
Peaked at #106 in United Kingdom, currently #106 in United Kingdom.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | #106 | #106 | — |
| CZ | — | #161 | #161 | — |
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.