In an overwhelmingly Lefty comedic landscape, right-leaning stand-up Geoff Norcott is a rare beast. In WMPT he gets to the heart of what ordinary people think about social and political issues. Whatever the contentious subject – he’ll be honest and blunt, but without being a dick. Mostly. Guests come from across the social and political divide, including, Romesh Ranganathan, Jonathan Pie, Katherine Ryan, Andrew Doyle, David Baddiel, Konstantin Kisin, Owen Jones and many more. Geoff has appea ...
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Did D.E.I Just D.I.E? - with Simon Evans
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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 bisexu…
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BREAKING NEWS #27 - Rachel Battered by Bonds
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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 …
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ELON..AND ON..AND ON with Ian Stone
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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 makin…
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PREDICTIONS FOR 2025 - Reevescession, Catchphrase Nigel & Kemi's full plate
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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-B…
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2024 XMAS SPECIAL with Romesh Ranganathan
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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…
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BREAKING NEWS #26 - The one where Rachel schmoozes with the EU
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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:/…
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NORCOTT VS FORDE (with Matt Forde)
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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/…
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BREAKING NEWS #25 - Starmer's Six Political Gallstones
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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…
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BIT OF A GREGG WALLACE with Alun Cochrane
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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/Brit…
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HAVE A DAY OFF ELON with Jacob Hawley
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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…
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BREAKING NEWS #24 - STARMFARMHARM (also Feat. The Man Whisperer)
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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…
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IT'S THE ECONOMY STOOPID with Simon Evans
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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 t…
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TRUMP FALLOUT - PART DEUX with Andrew Doyle
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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 …
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BREAKING NEWS #23 Donald Wears The Troosers
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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 th…
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SNEAKY STARMER HIDDEN KAMALA with Rachel Fairburn
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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 ED…
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I DIDN'T BUDGET FOR THIS with Iain Dale
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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 Presi…
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BREAKING NEWS #22 - Trump Vs Starmer
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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.amaz…
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LABOUR PREPARE FOR A SCRAP with Ayesha Hazarika
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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 sectio…
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NO ELON NO PARTY with Konstantin Kisin
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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/Bri…
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SUE GREY WAS A SPY with Vittorio Angelone
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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 …
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BREAKING NEWS #21 - Labour's Bad News Tsunami
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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.amaz…
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SNORY PARTY CONFERENCE with Erich Mcilroy
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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: …
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BREAKING NEWS #20 - Crouching Starmer, Hidden Sausage
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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://w…
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A GOVERNMENT OF SELF-SERVICE with Ria Lina
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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 …
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LADY STARMER'S DRESSES with Dominic Frisby
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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 bo…
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