What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott
Geoff Norcott
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 appeared on Live at the Apollo, Backstage with Katherine Ryan, Would I lie to You? Have I Got News For You? The Last Leg, Mash Report, Question Time, Mock the Week and pops up frequently on UK political debate programmes. Geoff's book 'Where Did I Go Right?' came out in 2021 and top the political comedy best-seller list on multiple occasions. Geoff also won an operational medal for his five tours performing to British troops in Afghanistan. "One of our most refreshingly funny comedians of any stripe." - Sunday Times "A Right laugh." - The Guardian*
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May 11, 2021 • 1h 8min
89: BOOK LAUNCH SPECIAL W/ KATHERINE RYAN
My book is out on May 13th. My friend and patriarch Katherine Ryan kindly agreed to talk to me about 'Where Did I Go Right? (How The Left Lost Me)'. We talk about everything from party politics, why Matt Hancock is like a bad step-dad & dodgy cowboy competitions. ORDER MY BOOK amzn.to/2TNsKOU Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true 2021 LIVE UK TOUR livenation.uk/puvz30rmxK4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 7, 2021 • 49min
88: Labour Pains (sorry, obvious title but was in a rush)
This episode is why the podcast exists. Something obvious happened politically and some people need it explain. Labour look to have done badly at the polls (again) and I examine any of the 5000 reasons that might be. We also discuss why Keir Starmer should stay away from boxing gloves and wallpaper. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true 2021 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
Apr 28, 2021 • 1h 4min
87: (Feat. Athena Kugblenu) Cancel Culcha!
First up we catch up on the big Boris did he say it / didn't he / does anyone really care? Then it's a chat with sharp minded and brilliant comic and thinker Athena Kugblenu. She's done a show about cancel culture for Radio 4 and, while we're coming at it from different political angles, we found plenty of common ground. Then we close by revealing exactly how YouGov panels work.... Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true 2021 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
Apr 22, 2021 • 57min
86: European Super Cluster-fu*k
The brilliant Dominic Frisby co-hosts this week. We talk about the laughably shambolic attempts to form a breakaway European Super League, before turning our eyes on comedy as a business. This episode also includes the most mind-blowing thank you/f*ck you in the history of the show. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true 2021 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
Apr 15, 2021 • 1h 2min
85: EP 85 - Farewell Phil & Hello Dodgy Dave
In this episode I discuss both the passing of Prince Phillip and the how some of the numpties reacted to it. Then we look at dodgy Dave Cameron's dealings with DC super villain Lex Greensill. After that I speak to my mate Matt Marney. We talk a lot about men's mental health but here's a bloke who's done it and knows how to talk about it without mentioning words like 'namaste'. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true 2021 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
Apr 9, 2021 • 1h 7min
84: SEANN WALSH
This is easily one of the funniest episodes. After a brief catch-up on politics, I talk to Seann Walsh about COMEDY. How he writes, why he wants to connect with ordinary people, the class divides but mostly we have a laugh. There's also a very embarrassing story Seann tells about me. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true 2021 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
Apr 1, 2021 • 59min
83: (Feat. Simon Evans) What IS going on in schools?
Absolute belter this, with Simon Evans co-hosting and on top form. We look at the situation in Batley where an RS teacher was suspended for showing cartoons of the Prophet. We then talk about a school in Hackney which has ended bullying by also ending fun. Then there's some strange philosophical stuff and a comparison between God and Rudy Giuliani. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true 2021 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
Mar 24, 2021 • 41min
82: Flag Sha*ger or Patriot?
Plenty to talk about this week. We’ve got a new phrase to get our heads around, ‘Flag Shaggers’. I ponder both sides of the argument before realising the Union Jack is undeniably sexy. Then I respond to the furloughed agitators in Bristol and why it’s so hard for Labour MPs to say setting fire to Police vans is hard. We close by wondering what a ‘Tory approved’ sitcom would look like. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true 2021 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
Mar 18, 2021 • 1h 1min
81: (Feat. Rosie Holt) The Ballad of Sir Keith Starmer
After a quick catch-up on the latest EU vaccine clusters*ck, I chat with the brilliant Rosie Holt. We get a sense of her comedic targets plus views on vaccines, women's safety and why there are so many creepy left-wing men in comedy. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true 2021 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
Mar 10, 2021 • 45min
80: Megxit / Piersxit / Give a sh*t
In this episode I go on hard on Meghan & Harry's interview. Then I tell myself off. Then I storm off and refuse to apologise. As well as reaction to the Royal nonsense we talk about Pepe Le Pew being cancelled and why the Queen should start knocking people off. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true 2021 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
