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

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

Author: Geoff Norcott July 27, 2022 Duration: 1:05:46
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 about politics for most of the show, but there was also time for me to hate on festival goers and give a tip on snigging bed-sheets. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true 2022 Edinburgh Fringe tickets livenation.uk/puvz30rmxK4 Order my BOOK amzn.to/2TNsKOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geoff Norcott operates in a comedy world that often leans one way, but he brings a different, grounded perspective to the table. His What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott podcast is built on the idea that ordinary people have nuanced views on the social and political issues dominating the headlines. Each episode digs into those contentious topics with a blend of honesty and blunt humour, aiming for insight without unnecessary vitriol. You'll hear Geoff's own take, shaped by his experience as a right-leaning stand-up in a predominantly left-field industry, but the conversations truly come alive with guests from across the entire social and political spectrum. Regular contributors like Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Ryan, Jonathan Pie, Andrew Doyle, and David Baddiel ensure no single viewpoint dominates the chat. The result is a surprisingly balanced and consistently funny exploration of what people really believe, away from the echo chambers. Tuning into this podcast means getting a candid, comedic audit of modern Britain, where disagreement is allowed and laughter is the constant.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott
Podcast Episodes
BREAKING NEWS #7 - Hunt's Budget 'Limbs' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:14
In this breaking news I mull over Jeremy Hunt's long budget with small measures. I celebrate the NI cut whilst wondering if the fuel duty cut is an ongoing feature of British public life, like the DFS sale. I also ask wh…
EP 239 - Extremehism (with ANDREW DOYLE) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:03
This week Andrew Doyle joins me to mull over George Galloway's return to politics. We also try to talk about Mary Poppins recent ratings change, but I get a bit sexually distracted. There are also stunning revelations ab…
EP 238 - Political Sh******ery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:42
It's another solo ep this week (following a late guest drop-out) but that did give a chance to reflect on a rancorous week in British politics. From Labour's mafioso style 'leaning' on Lindsay Hoyle to Lee Anderson going…
EP 237 - Tory Wipeout or are Labour Getting Smug? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:19
It seems like a lifetime since the last episode so I did a round up of all the big political news, including the Tories facing electoral wipeout, Labour voters getting a bit smug, Sadiq up to his usual tricks & a bit of…
EP 236 - Tricky Week for Labour (Feat. DOM FRISBY) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:38
This week the brilliant Dom Frisby returns as we discuss Labour's issues around Azhar Ali, Trump's issue with NATO and Joe Biden's issue remembering the day of the week. For the Patreon bonus content we look at the cance…
WMPT BREAKING NEWS - #6 An Explosive Week in Politics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:28
This was one of those weeks where I had to do a breaking news. From Rishi's handshake to Labour's U-turn and the advent of the PopCons (?!?) I felt like needed a catch-up / therapy. This one might reflect exactly how you…
EP 235 - ANDY ZALTZMAN [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:46
This week I'm delighted to have the host of the News Quiz and - more importantly - the test match special stats guy, Andy Zaltzman. We talk Tory infighting, satire in the Sunak/Starmer age and also why test cricket shoul…
EP 234 - Failing Warships + a chat with FELICITY WARD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:44
After a quick chat about the readiness of the British army (or lack of it), I speak to Felicity Ward. She's a great comic and has been a keen advocate for focus on men's mental health and suicide prevention. She's also s…
EP 233 - Sturgeon, Lineker & The Krypton Factor (with SIMON EVANS) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:18
This week SIMON EVANS makes a welcome return. We ramble around all sorts of subjects. Not just Nicola's disappearing messages or the latest bit of Lineker soap opera but also why marriages may need a stenographer and Sim…
WMPT BREAKING NEWS - #5 It's Going To Be Trump [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:44
So much news this week I had to do another episode. I round up PMQs using Sunak & Starmer's 'jokes'. Then, following Trump's big win the first primary, I look at why Trump is set to confound his critics. Again. Support t…