What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott

Geoff Norcott
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Jun 29, 2022 • 1h 10min

150: AYESHA HAZARIKA

After our usual catch-up, I speak to broadcaster, political commentator and former comedian / special adviser Ayesha Hazarika MBE.  Ayesha is spot on with her analysis of current politics, but her inside stories working under Blair, Brown & Miliband are unmissable.  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
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Jun 22, 2022 • 45min

149: Trains, Blame and Naughty Comedians

Solo show this week as we take a deep dive into the rail strikes and reformed 'firm' member Mick Lynch.  We also look at comedians getting investigated for jokes and why the US Navy feel the need to explain pronouns to adult recruits. 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
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Jun 17, 2022 • 51min

148: BONUS EPISODE! - Men's Mental Elf with The Man Whisperer

After some of the usual chat, we talk men's mental health, in honour of men's health week (we get one whole week eh?). Kenny (aka the Man Whisperer) is so wise and insightful. This one is well worth a listen.  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
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Jun 15, 2022 • 1h 7min

147: EP 147 - (Feat. MARK NELSON) Rwanda, Northern Ireland & the problem with the SNP

Delighted to have Mark Nelson back to co-host this week. Mark is great on subjects from Rwanda to Northern Ireland and motorway service stations, but his critique of the SNP is simply unmissable.  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
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Jun 7, 2022 • 58min

146: (Feat. LEO KEARSE) A Vote of Little Confidence

This week the brilliant Leo Kearse returns as co-host and we pick the bones out of Boris's 'victory'.  We also discuss zoos, 4 day weeks, family sex shows and how to pronounce 'croissant'. 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
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Jun 1, 2022 • 1h 8min

145: Diane Spencer & Kevin Shepherd

After our usual catch-up I have a lovely chat with Husband / Wife comedy partners Diane Spencer & Kevin Shepherd.  We talk about everything from comedy, to the GB news backlash and why working-class mums are terrfiying.  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
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May 25, 2022 • 1h 10min

144: Another slice of JONATHAN PIE

Tom Walker (aka Jonathan Pie) re-joins us and we leap STRAIGHT into a heated discussion about Boris.  We also discuss whether comedy is finally getting more permissive and whether right-wing people are more helpful.  Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true 2022 LIVE UK TOUR 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
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May 18, 2022 • 45min

143: EP 143 - Question Time 'Comedian'

Fresh from another Question Time run-out, I've got plenty to talk about and some inside info.  Everything from Liverpool fans booing, windfall taxes, Eurovision and why women complain more.  Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true 2022 LIVE UK TOUR 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
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May 11, 2022 • 59min

142: EP 142 - Money, Starmer & sperm-banks with DOMINIC FRISBY

WMPT's resideny money man Dominic Frisby co-hosts this week's with some excellent insights. We also talk about Starmer and local election fall-out. But I guarantee the thing you'll remember is the thing about sperm banks. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true 2022 LIVE UK TOUR 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
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May 6, 2022 • 35min

141: *BONUS EPISODE* Local Election reactions + Depp Vs Heard

A bonus episode as I react to all the big local election news, reveal how I voted and assess Starmer's future.  We also look at Amber Heard case and the idea of toxic feminity.  Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true 2022 LIVE UK TOUR 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

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