Mark is joined by the wonderful Maria McErlane (actress, presenter, agony aunt)along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Joe Biden, the Covid inquiry – and Maria's life story, as told through a series of bicycles!

Plus, a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe is upset at the situation in Gaza – and the broadcasting legend that isn't Mike Concrete interviews a grief counsellor.

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Mark is joined by comedian Sally-Anne Hayward, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Covid inquiry, middle class shoplifting – and having an MRI scan at the zoo.

Plus, a woman on a phone-in show who's sick of the situation in Gaza – and Britain's most patriotic man Nigel Boulevard on his new £1.5 million trade deal with Australia.

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Mark is joined by Andy Zaltzman of News Quiz, The Bugle and Test Match Special fame, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of David Cameron's comeback, Nigel Farage in the outback, and Suella Braverman being sent back to the backbenches.

Plus, more financial advice from money-saving expert Martin Sunak – and the long awaited return of Nadine Boris!

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Mark is joined by comedian Nick Revell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of events in Gaza, Suella Braverman – and the world's sweariest vicar. (Contains very strong language!)

Plus, Mike Concrete interviews a fireworks safety expert – and a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe isn't happy with Suella Braverman's crackdown on people sleeping in tents.

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Mark is joined by Rosie Holt for a special extended interview with the comedian whose Tory MP character has become an online phenomenon (and fooled plenty of people into the bargain!)

Recorded before Mark's recent surgery, it's a funny and thought-provokingdiscussion that covers everything from Russell Brand to GB News – and asks what lockdown expert Chris Whitty is up to these days...

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Mark is joined by comedian Angela Barnes, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of his recent cancer diagnosis.  And what better way to celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast than a cancer special?

Nigel Boulevard rages against the European Cancer Quota, our very own George Galloway shares his views on the subject – and a woman who Mark heard on a phone-in show is sick of all these people being treated for cancer on the NHS.

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In this special episode, Mark talks about his recent cancer diagnosis and asks “What The F*** Is Going On?”

From big needles to biopsies to the Rolls Royce of scanning machines, it's a funny, moving and informative account of the rollercoaster ride that Mark has been on over the past few weeks since he noticed a lump in his neck when he was shaving. 

And – spoiler alert! – the good news is it looks like there will be a happy ending...

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Mark is joined by comedian Scott Bennett, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Seven Bins Sunak, the latest HS2 fiasco – and how anyone can manage to be offensive enough to getsuspended by GB News!

Plus, Mike Concrete interviews an origami expert – and there's the latest instalment in the domestic dramas of a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe.

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Mark is joined by Seann Walsh for a special extended interview, covering everything from getting PTSD after going on a dance show, to what it's like growing up with a father who's a heroin addict – and whether it's a suitable subject for comedy.

Plus, why Mark would argue that (whether he thinks he is or not) Seann is actually a political comedian – and a disturbingly accurate impression of Stewart Lee doing a Michael McIntyre routine.

It's a fascinating and very funny full-length interview – not to be missed!

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Mark is joined by comedian Rachel Fairburn, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Spanish football president refusing to resign, Elliot making his audience faint in Edinburgh – and the RSPB demanding the overthrow of the Government!

Plus, Nadine Boris's long-awaited resignation speech – and a remarkable revelation about Prince Andrew from Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ambrose Chislehurst-Polyamorous.

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