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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Jun 5, 2020 • 45min
40: EP 40 - It's All Kicking Off
After some reflections on the recent race protests I look back at the 2015 General Election and challenge some of the cliched views we now hold. There are some great letters, including one which asks whether Keir Starmer will ever give a solid opinion on anything. We close by wondering who would win a fight between Miriam Margolyes and Anne Widdecombe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 29, 2020 • 58min
39: EP 39 - Bloke Psychology (Feat. 'Man Whisperer')
After a brief catch-up on the Cummings & Goings (Banter!) I have a chat with top Bloke psychologist Kenny Mammarella-d'cruz (aka 'Man Whisperer'). A must listen for any men who are sceptical about counselling, Kenny has some interesting and incredibly frank strategies for sorting out your swede. I of course am immature and can't resist childish knob gags. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 22, 2020 • 42min
38: Mind your language
One for the Lefties this week as I start off by climbing into the government a bit for recent incompetence. However, I quickly revert to type and take the Micky out of Starmtroopers who can't handle the fact Keir didn't do so well at PMQs. We then talk about the UN's ridiculous attempts to moderate people's language. There is also discussion of which gender you'd prefer to recuse you in a house-fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 15, 2020 • 42min
37: Ep 37 - I simply don't understand these simple rules!
Maybe you shouldn’t record a podcast hungover but I think I said some bad stuff this week. We discuss the last week of Covid politics, including shambolic Boris, forensic Keir Starmer and Rishi Lifehack. We then decide whether teachers are taking liberties before I pop off about Lockdown adverts. The show ends with a discussion of which of the main science nerds would win in a fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 10, 2020 • 53min
36: Ep 36 - Stay Alert!
Happy VE celebrations. We look at the Left showing their tendencies to get way too upset about words. I also try and provide an explanation for why plebs like me haven't turned on the government yet. For anyone astonished by the 'Lean on Me' story from last week we have another instalment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 3, 2020 • 58min
35: EP 35 - (Feat. Konsantin Kisin) The New Normal
After a catch up about why the podcast is late and why I couldn't just sack it off and why many on the Left lose their minds when it comes to Boris, we chat once again to Konstantin. KK had a tweet which got under the skin of liberal journalists, so I invited him to give his side of it. We end with letters and an example of NHS applause mission creep that flabbergasted me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 24, 2020 • 45min
34: EP 34 - English Patriotism & Gotcha Journalists
In this episode I'm fully back on the attack. Against the numpties who always make the same point about St George. Against the journalists who seem to be more keen on gotchas than playing a constructive role in a crisis. And against a disturbing new trend in modern bingo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17, 2020 • 48min
33: Ep 33 - Duurrrring the War
After a catch up on all things Covid, we try and stay away from the big C. I talk briefly about the Labour report into the report into the report. Then I reflect on the Credit Crunch and my experiences giggin in Afghanistan duuuring the war. We end with a hypothetical fight between Nicola Sturgeon & Ruth Davidson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 10, 2020 • 57min
32: EP 32 - (Feat. Simon Evans) Heard Immunity
Delighted to welcome back Simon Evans for this show. After a brief catch-up about the return of the culture war, Simon and myself chat about Emily Maitlis, metaphors, masculinity and hanging with the tough lads. Plus plenty of listener letters. There's also a return of the hypothetical political fight as we square of new Labour leader Keir Starmer against deputy PM Dominic Raab. Follow Geoff on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/geoffnorcott FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Geoffnorcottcomedy/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/geoff_norcott/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/user/GeoffNorcott Sign up to Geoff's mailing list here: http://bit.ly/GeoffNorcott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 3, 2020 • 51min
31: EP 31 - (Feat. Stephen Grant) Richard 'Read The Room' Branson
We have a guest! I managed to bodge together a WhatsApp interview with the brilliant Stephen Grant. After a brief catch-up with us guys, myself and Stephen discuss his filthy Blairite view on the crisis, and how he was in the unusual position of having to lay himself off. We also come to the conclusion that the entire England squad should each build a hospital. Follow Geoff on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/geoffnorcott FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Geoffnorcottcomedy/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/geoff_norcott/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/user/GeoffNorcott Sign up to Geoff's mailing list here: http://bit.ly/GeoffNorcott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
