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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Oct 23, 2020 • 1h 1min
60: EP 60 - (Feat. Mark Nelson) England Vs Scotland
After a dismal week of standards in politics I decide to chat to brilliant Scottish comic Mark Nelson. We looks at where he's been on his journey with Scottish independence and deal with his shock at how small Rishi Sunak is. Mark also gives us his take on Lockdown North of the border. You'll be pleased to know there are more letters on the vexed wife farting issue. Support the Podcast via the Patreon > https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 15, 2020 • 44min
59: EP 59 - Fears for Tiers
As the political establishment seems to want the country to hibernate like a bear, we chat about the latest in another manic week. From Boris to Rishi and Starmer finally growing a pair. We also look at the return of crap Lockdown adverts and have a quick chat about men's mental health. I also try to start a support group for men whose wives have recently started doing something that annoys them. Support the podcast, keep it weekly & ad-free https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 9, 2020 • 1h 4min
58: EP 58 - (Feat. Garry Bushell) Rishi's Mauling / TV turn-off
Despite trying to sabotage my own technology I finally got this episode out. After a mental week in politics it's only right that we have a big catch-up on Rishi's mauling, Starmer's stalling & Sturgeon falling. Then I pick the brains of TV critic of the people Garry Bushell about the current telly landscape, music and much more besides. I also laugh probably the most I ever have at a one of the letters. Support the podcast @ https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 1, 2020 • 48min
57: EP 57 - Joe Biden / Granddad Simpson
This we week we've got the reaction to the reaction to the Presidential debates. Is Biden just an old guy trying to stave off going to the home? We also look at Fred Perry demonising one of their own t-shirts and why people who like Autumn are mentally ill. In the letters we get responses to last week's explosive Tania Edwards episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2020 • 1h 2min
56: EP 56 - Six F****** Months?!?
After our usual catch-up, I speak to brilliant comic Tania Edwards. This was a surprisingly intense but worthwhile chat. Tania is very angry at a lot of what is happening with Covid restrictions. Unusually for a comic, she's got the research to back it up. Have a listen. Do you agree? As well as the serious stuff I rinse Starmer for being crap at autocue and there's some fun in the letters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 18, 2020 • 45min
55: EP 55 - Ex Prime Minister's WhatsApp Group
From the fog of a hangover I can confidently say this is the best sound I've ever produced on the podcast. The chat was ok too. Brexit, Covid & some KFC conspiracy theories. Also my favourite letter for sometime from a man who clearly needs to grow a pair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2020 • 52min
54: EP 54 - The Mis-rule of Six
Having been told RW comics would never criticise the Govt, I've got plenty of beef with the Tories over the re-introduction of Lockdown measures. We then look at why racially segregated cafes in the US might not possibly, maybe, be a great way to fight racism. There's a hall of fame letter, a fight between Kay Burlesconi and Julia Hartley Brewer too. Keep the Podcast weekly and ad-free by doing the Patreon (plus get loads of exclusive offers & content) https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 4, 2020 • 1h 3min
53: EP 53 - (feat. Andrew Doyle) Evil Right Wing Comedy
After we catch up on some of the more mental reactions to the idea of balance in political comedy, I talk to Andrew Doyle, brilliant comic and creator of Titania Mcgrath. We look across the political spectrum at some very hard stuff to fathom. From reactions to Lockdown, to BLM, Trans matters and why Trump might win. Basically all the stuff that could get you cancelled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 27, 2020 • 45min
52: EP 52 - Land of Woke & Glory
So much woke nonsense this week I didn't know where to start. From the Proms to the LGBT express it's been a mad one. We also talk about why Nicola Sturgeon is clearly pitching her own daytime TV chat show. In the letters section English Breakfasts become my red-line cultural issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 20, 2020 • 43min
51: EP 51 - Two B's and a U-turn
In this episode I talk fast, but promise I was not on hard drugs (sadly). Somewhere among this I look at the 'Exams fiasco' (which for me started the moment kids didn't sit them). We also have a chat about satirical social media accounts like Titania Mcgrath getting frozen before a little bit of men's mental health. ps - I have now ordered a pop shield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
