Did D.E.I Just D.I.E? - with Simon Evans
Simon Evans joins me one week late but full of interesting take on whether the nickname 'Rachel from accounts' is sexist & whether Starmer is the man to lead the charge on AI. We also wonder whether events in the US have finally changed the direction of travel on aggressive DEI. Plus I disclose why my father's memorial plaque makes him sound bisexual.  Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: h...
43m Jan 15, 2025
43m
BREAKING NEWS #27 - Rachel Battered by Bonds
Mental week so here's another episode. I start by analysing one of the best PMQs for a while, but deciding that Kemi shaded it with her 'Leader not a lawyer'. Then, with the economy sliding, we ask which room have the grown ups gone into? Because it might be the panic room. I end by looking at some mad stuff said by Trump which might not be so mad after all.  Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my ...
31m Jan 10, 2025
31m
ELON..AND ON..AND ON with Ian Stone
First proper episode of the New Year and there's plenty to react to. Legitimate calls for an inquiry into rape gangs alongside Elon taking a 'keen interest' in UK politics and straying outside the boundaries of truth. Ian Stone joins me to discuss all this, plus we ask whether Labour's social care plan can be taken at face value (but ended up making childish jokes). Order the PAPERBACK EDITION...
39m Jan 08, 2025
39m
PREDICTIONS FOR 2025 - Reevescession, Catchphrase Nigel & Kemi's full plate
In the traditional end of year episode I reflect on my predictions for 2024 (shockingly bad) but have no hesitation making a bunch of terrible new ones. There's bad news for Rachel from Accounts and Starmer, plus Kemi might have a lot on her plate (even it's not sandwiches). Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/180096130...
43m Dec 31, 2024
43m
2024 XMAS SPECIAL with Romesh Ranganathan
Romesh returns for another festive instalment of WMPT. We do a short political review of the year, but mostly it's us seeing if we can get ourselves cancelled before the holiday season (my producer said he pissed himself laughing listening to this, so I hope you enjoy it too). Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961...
52m Dec 21, 2024
52m
BREAKING NEWS #26 - The one where Rachel schmoozes with the EU
I ask whether the right-wing press are correct that Labour are planning on selling out to the EU? We also look at the govt getting some progress with deportation but nowhere with boats. Then I have some Christmas advice for Kemi (and some criticism for people who take too long at the front of queues).  Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Every...
33m Dec 17, 2024
33m
NORCOTT VS FORDE (with Matt Forde)
Was delighted to welcome back the brilliant Matt Forde to lock horns over Labour's start to government. Matt also has some wise words about the rise of Reform and why some football fans see their team like the local council. And of course I shamelessly ask him to do some impressions. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/...
48m Dec 10, 2024
48m
BREAKING NEWS #25 - Starmer's Six Political Gallstones
A busy week which fully warranted an extra episode. Not just me hob-sobbing with the political elites or having my whole career defined by a tweet about Paddington Bear, but Keir Starmer also laid out his six political milestones. At a film studio, but with all the panache of Mr Bean.  Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/d...
30m Dec 06, 2024
30m
BIT OF A GREGG WALLACE with Alun Cochrane
Was delighted to have the very funny Alun Cochrane back on the show. As well some talk about horror-show Christmas gigs we reflected on the assisted dying debate, the transport secretary getting thrown under a bus and whether being a bit 'Gregg Wallace' is now officially a thing. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800...
46m Dec 03, 2024
46m
HAVE A DAY OFF ELON with Jacob Hawley
A rare in-person record this week as myself and Jacob Hawley boshed a coffee each and probably spoke too fast. We discussed the frivolous e-petition, but also the hypocrisy of some Remoaners. We also got annoyed with Elon for his constant obsession with Britain and reflected on whether 'Bert' is a weird name for a storm. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-...
45m Nov 26, 2024
45m
BREAKING NEWS #24 - STARMFARMHARM (also Feat. The Man Whisperer)
Had to crack out another episode this week to deal with the Farmer protests, and an interesting clash at PMQs. Then - in the week of International Men's Day - The Man Whisperer rejoins us to chat about the big issues facing blokes and young men in particular (I also make some immature jokes about porn).  Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Eve...
36m Nov 22, 2024
36m
IT'S THE ECONOMY STOOPID with Simon Evans
This week Simon Evans joins us to ask if Labour have turned the economy around....and are now steering it into a wall at high speed. We also look at Trump's picks and compare the glitzy nature of US politics versus our 'Colin from Accounts' era. Then there's the assisted dying bill, where we assess the nuances while also making cheap jokes. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.a...
43m Nov 19, 2024
43m
TRUMP FALLOUT - PART DEUX with Andrew Doyle
The brilliant Andrew Doyle returns to ask whether young women voted Trump because they hate themselves? (no) We also look at what it means for the UK. Will Starmer cosy up to Donald or will it all end like the final scene of Love Actually? In the Patreon only bonus section we ask whether Justin Welby should resign - also whether he's too old for a name like 'Justin'. Order the PAPERBACK EDITIO...
42m Nov 12, 2024
42m
BREAKING NEWS #23 Donald Wears The Troosers
A momentous week. First up I reflect on seeing Kemi make a mixed debut as I attended PMQS and realised the Tories really are a small bunch these days. Then it's the US election and the incredible return of Donald Trump. I reflect on everything the Democrats did wrong and why insulting the electorate until they change their mind isn't necessarily the best strategy. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION o...
37m Nov 08, 2024
37m
SNEAKY STARMER HIDDEN KAMALA with Rachel Fairburn
Rachel Fairburn makes a welcome return to discuss the fallout from Labour's budget, the coronation of queen Kemi and whether Kamala will beat Trump by stealth. We also discuss why the friendliest sounding pubs are the most violent and why people who return from short periods abroad with new accents are the worst humans alive.  Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Br...
39m Nov 05, 2024
39m
I DIDN'T BUDGET FOR THIS with Iain Dale
I brought in the big gun Iain to discuss a huuuuuge (copyright Donald Trump) week for UK and US politics. First we discuss the budget and Labour's inability to define working people or exactly who will benefit in the long run. After that we look at Kemi as the likely next Tory leader. Then it's over the pond to look at the final stages of the Presidential race and why maybe comedians aren't the...
48m Oct 29, 2024
48m
BREAKING NEWS #22 - Trump Vs Starmer
Big old week of news so I cast my eye back on Donald taking on the Labour Party while the same boring old celebs trot out for Kamala. I also ask if Tucker Carlson is a bit weird. Then there's Wes Streeting's attempts to ask for suggestions to make the NHS better. I mainly advocate hot nurses.  Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-exp...
33m Oct 25, 2024
33m
LABOUR PREPARE FOR A SCRAP with Ayesha Hazarika
Very funny episode this week as Baroness Hazarika gets lucky to join me in the first week for a while where Labour haven't been s***ing the bed. We talk about the fights they're willing to have with the Right and Left in the upcoming budget. We also talk male objectification and whether MSM have a hypocritical blind-spot. In the Patreon only section we talk about why Trump flipping burgers is a...
41m Oct 23, 2024
41m
NO ELON NO PARTY with Konstantin Kisin
I was delighted to have big time Konstantin Kisin back on the show this week. We both worried that Labour might say they're big business while simultaneously scaring the crap out of investors. We also spoke about why Elon was not allowed to Britain but might be allowed into space. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/180...
40m Oct 16, 2024
40m
SUE GREY WAS A SPY with Vittorio Angelone
Delighted to welcome the most Italian sounding person of all time to this week's podcast. Vittorio had some strong opinions about Phillip Schofield and also a stunning theory as to Sue Grey's murky past. We also discuss offence in comedy and why Vittorio had one of his shows cancelled for a joke about Valentine's cards. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-B...
41m Oct 08, 2024
41m
BREAKING NEWS #21 - Labour's Bad News Tsunami
I'm not sure there's ever been so much to cover from a three day period. From Starmer's 6k refund, to Lord Alli's investigation, giving away the Chagos Islands, a drop in investment and private school numbers.....the Labour Party have been BUSY. Great for my podcast but maybe not the country.  Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-exp...
34m Oct 04, 2024
34m
SNORY PARTY CONFERENCE with Erich Mcilroy
This week I had the lovely Erich Mcilroy back on the show. Erich is fully plotted up the US election and which way the wind is blowing over the pond. But before that we spoke about the weirdness of this year's Tory party conference and some of the more arresting statements by Kemi Badenoch and Jenrick Lamar. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded...
46m Oct 02, 2024
46m
BREAKING NEWS #20 - Crouching Starmer, Hidden Sausage
100% had to do a Breaking News this week after Starmer's sausage accidentally slipped out. But it's not just the silly stuff, Labour have serious political issues unravelling and not a lot to say about it. We also look ahead to the Tory conference and the concept of 'having a quiet one'. Very quiet.  Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everyth...
27m Sep 27, 2024
27m
A GOVERNMENT OF SELF-SERVICE with Ria Lina
This week the very funny Ria Lina joins me to cast our eye over yet more embarrassment for the Labour Party. We also discuss the charges against P Diddy and consider whether celebrity men are just plain wronguns. In the Patreon only I fully support Amazon's call to end WFH and drift into some very right wing views about workplace rights.  Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.ama...
46m Sep 24, 2024
46m
LADY STARMER'S DRESSES with Dominic Frisby
Podcast favourite Dom Frisby rejoins this week as we ponder Starmer selling out for far too little money. We also react to another botched attempt on Donald Trump and ask how someone with blue hair could possibly own a gun. In the Patreon only I go on a bit of a rant about how Huw Edwards could escape jail time.  Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-De...
40m Sep 18, 2024
40m
BREAKING NEWS #19 - Donald Trump Pet Detective
Had to do another episode this week, following the US Presidential Debate and Donald Trump emerging as the guardian of canines and felines. But I ask whether American voters will be swayed by the nonsense? I also look at Labour's junk food ban and wonder why we can't hold people to account for eating too much. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decod...
25m Sep 13, 2024
25m
WINTER FOOL ALLOWANCE with Marcus Brigstocke
Marcus returns this week (and there's a bombshell reveal at the end as to his current position on Brexit). We talk about Labour's terrible handling of the Winter Fuel allowance changes and whether Ed Davey (Ed Samey anyone?) provides meaningful opposition. We also discuss the revolutionary idea that parents are responsible for d**khead kids. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www....
48m Sep 11, 2024
48m
SLUM LANDLORDS & SMOKING BANS with Francis Foster
Triggernometry's Francis Foster joins me this week as we bicker (flirt?) our way through a torrid week for Labour. We ask whether the public are buying all of Starmer's 'black holes'. We also discuss the Oasis ticket debacle and conclude that old people are tired and young people don't like music. Francis also informs me of dark forces within the comedy industry trying to cancel his gigs... Or...
43m Sep 04, 2024
43m
CRONY BALONEY with Tom Walker (aka Jonathan Pie)
Tom Walker returns this week and I gleefully enjoyed putting questions to him about recent cronyism in the Labour government. We also explored how left-wing comics like him are adapting to Labour being in charge and I got very upset about the price of poppadoms with pickle.  Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/180096130...
40m Aug 28, 2024
40m
BREAKING NEWS #18 - KAMADELULU - did the Democrat's pick deliver?
I'm up at the Edinburgh Fringe but felt like I had to respond to the glitzy luvvie fest that was the US Democratic Committee. Lots of rappers and jokes and about Donald Trump's penis, but did Kamala deliver the goods or just more stuff for people to meme in years to come? Also I tear into a hilariously woke announcement from the head of the Edinburgh Fringe.  Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my ...
30m Aug 23, 2024
30m
THE IRON FIST OF LABOUR with Simon Evans
Simon Evans re-joins this week on brilliant comic & analytical form. We discuss the worrying authoritarian tendencies being show by Labour (and whether you can impersonate Angela Rayner just by singing Oasis lyrics). We also consider the news that Gen Z are reverting back to old hobbies like weaving and knitting (maybe to save money?). In the Patreon only we discuss the case of a woman arrested...
44m Aug 20, 2024
44m
TRUMP, TRAUMA & TORIES with Ian Stone
This week Ian Stone joins me from the Fringe. We talk about everything from the riots to the Tory leadership race (someone has to) and whether Trump's dentures will last the pace. There's also some men's mental health chat, where me and Stoney realise despite all our big talk we never 'check in' on eachother. In the Patreon only section we put our battlefield knowledge to the test and decide th...
51m Aug 15, 2024
51m
OFFENCE, COMEDY and Mr Tom Stade
With the Edinburgh Fringe in full swing I finally got one of my comedy heroes on the show. Tom Stade has been giving zero F's for as long as I remember. He doesn't set out to offend but he'll never apologise when he does. We have a great chat about woke comedy and where to draw the line (if there's a line at all).  Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-D...
39m Aug 07, 2024
39m
BREAKING NEWS #17 - Rows, Riots & Huw Edwards
After an explosive and troubling week I check in again for a catch-up. We discuss Rowdy Rachel, Two-Tier Kier and disgraced BBC news anchor Huw Edwards. Live once again from the Farringdon Travelodge. It's my version of Sinatra at the Four Seasons. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_enc...
24m Aug 02, 2024
24m
RACHEL’S BLACK HOLE with Andrew Doyle
This week I was delighted to welcome Andrew Doyle back to discuss Labour's Black hole / white lie, Kemi throwing her hat in the leadership ring and the mischievous smear against JD Vance. We also discuss the Manchester airport incident and the danger of selective clipping and idiots. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/...
47m Jul 30, 2024
47m
JOE GOODBYEDEN with Rachel Fairburn
The lovely Rachel Fairburn was back by popular demand this week to discuss everything from Sleepy Joe Biden finally having a nap, to a software update almost causing the downfall of western civilisation & whether it's ok to kick celebrities if they're not trying.  Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pa...
42m Jul 23, 2024
42m
BREAKING NEWS #16 - THE KING'S SPEECH (not the movie)
There's been a collective spaff of news since Tuesday so here I focus on Labour's first King's Speech and ask if all it will amount to is a few quid off your leccy. I also wonder whether Starmer is holding back votes for kids because the kids like The Greens & Reform. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tm...
31m Jul 18, 2024
31m
TRUMP'S DEFIANCE & DADDY DOWNING STREET with Ian Moore
This week comedian & novelist Ian Moore joins me to discuss just how close America came to civil war and why people being unpopular at school should preclude them from owning guns. I then ask why the press are crushing on Starmer but not mentioning how hot his wife is.  Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref...
40m Jul 16, 2024
40m
POLITICAL COMEDY UNDER LABOUR with Matt Forde
Matt Forde returns this week and we clash in a reasonably good-natured manner about the incoming Labour govt. Will David Lammy go six months without a gaffe? Will Starmer ever sort his weird voice out? Does anyone care what the Tories have to say anymore. We also discuss how comedy will operate now Labour are the target.  Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British...
52m Jul 10, 2024
52m
BREAKING NEWS #15 Post Election Therapy Breakdown
So Keir Starmer is Prime Minister. A new yawn has broken, but there were so many sub-plots on a mad night. Tories down but not entirely out? Lib Dems needing a coach rather than people carrier for all their MPs. Reform beating expectations and the SNP doing a 'Scotland in the group stage'. The election is over but the debate is only just beginning. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https:...
35m Jul 06, 2024
35m
​* ELECTION WEEK SPECIAL with Mark Steel *
It's a bumper episode this week as Mark Steel joins me to chew over the lows and also the lows of this campaign. We then move on to predicting everything from the size of the Labour majority and whether the Tory campaign is the worst thing that's ever happened anywhere to what kind of lectern ole slippery Starmer will go for once he's PM. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amaz...
47m Jul 02, 2024
47m
BREAKING NEWS #15 Caffeine Rishi & Sleepy Joe Biden
Two big debates to respond to in the this episode. In the first caffeine Rishi had probably his best outing while slippery Starmer looked like he'd over-slept. In the US debate Joe Biden looked like he'd had a nap which started in the late Seventies. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_en...
29m Jun 28, 2024
29m
EP 255 - Damaging Flutter + Farage and Russia (with LEO KEARSE)
Leo Kearse returns to WMPT in characteristically uncompromising form. We talk about Gamblegate dragging on and Starmer facing no tougher question than why he went to watch Taylor Swift. Meanwhile naughty Nigel Farage is on the back foot after being accused of apologism for Putin. I also somehow manage to tease out Leo's softer side when we talk about pregnancy from the male perspective.  Order ...
40m Jun 26, 2024
40m
BREAKING NEWS #14 Mass Debate 'til Your Heart's Content
In this episode I dive into the big leader's debate on Question Time. What did it teach us? Other than Keir is slippery, Rishi looks depressed, Ed is a chilled out entertainer and John Swinney looks like Jean Luc Picard after a rough few years. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding...
29m Jun 21, 2024
29m
EP 254 - Election reaches the Half-way Snark (with SCOTT BENNETT)
This week I had a chat with Scott Bennett who is funny and Northern. At the half-way mark in the election we reflected on the stand-out moments - from Rishi in the rain to the mystery of Keir's dad's profession. We also wonder again why journos can't deal with Farage. In the Patreon only we discuss the Euros, not least why Lineker was so badly dressed. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: ht...
46m Jun 19, 2024
46m
EP 253 - Rishi's Sky Dishi & Slippery Starmer Karma (with HUGO RIFKIND)
I'm back from Ibiza so thank god I had Hugo Rifkind to help 'remind' me of the week's big political news. From Rishi's Sky Dishi to Slippery Stamer's Corbyn karma & Nigel's one man political blunderbuss. We also talk about Hugo's excellent new book 'Rabbits' which has guns, drugs and loads of cool references to the Nineties. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Briti...
51m Jun 14, 2024
51m
BREAKING NEWS #13 Dodgy Debates and the return of Naughty Nigel
Another BREAKING NEWS episode. I do a deep dive on the big debate. Why was Starmer blinking so much? How much coffee had Rishi had? Why was Julie Etchingham acting like their step-mum? And will Nigel Farage ruin it for both of them?  (Also a free chapter from my book THE BRITISH BLOKE DECODED which you can order HERE) JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus...
32m Jun 06, 2024
32m
EP 252 - Leadership Debate Drinking Games (with CHARLIE BAKER)
Charlie Baker joins me this week and we have a funny and far ranging chat on everything from his chance meeting with Starmer, to how men sometimes wake up on a yellow card from the Mrs & your new drinking game for the leadership debates. JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true  Join my MAILING LI...
44m Jun 04, 2024
44m
BREAKING NEWS #12 Slippery Starmer & Dodgy Donald Trump
I climb into slippery Starmer's cloak & dagger purge of the Left and end up defending Diane Abbott (??). I also question whether Ed Davey is looking at a career and theatre - and of course we had to break down the landmark ruling in the Trump case. If he goes to jail it could be an HBO show.  JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patre...
30m May 31, 2024
30m
EP 251 - Tory campaign goes full GILF
This episode I discuss the Tory's announcement on national service and wonder if they've gone full GILF. Then I analyse Starmer's interviews and why he acts like a wounded fawn whenever someone questions his principles. Plus - for balance - there's a quick mention of Ed Davey falling off a paddleboard. JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https:/...
41m May 29, 2024
41m