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Mark and Pete
What on earth is going on? Mark & Pete have a few thoughts. A weekly British podcast about news, politics, culture, faith and the peculiar things people do. Mark and Pete tackle the big headlines and the smaller stories that probably tell us rather more about ourselves than we’d like. Theme music : Title Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episodes
Mark and PeteIs mindfulness bad for our children?
The truth is that Mindfulness for kids could be harmful, when they already live in the moment, the practice won’t improve your kids’ mental health – and it may…
Mark and PeteAre climate protesters sticking to the wrong message
Starting with the regular poem or "thought", Mark and Pete analyse the strange case of the sticky Constable. Are climate protesters and in particular "No More…
Mark and PeteWho should be the next UK Prime Minister?
Starting with a poetic "though" as usual Mark and Pete analyse the state of play as candidates vie to be leader of the UK's Conservative party after the…
Mark and PeteWas MP Pincher right to resign after allegations of groping?
The UK Conservative party MP and deputy chief whip quit after allegedly groping two men while drunk. In his resignation letter, Chris Pincher admitted he had…
Mark and PeteStrikes and more strikes: is the UK going back to the 1970s?
Cancelled flights, proposed rail strikes and record-breaking petrol prices have thrown people's plans into disarray. These strikes strike us as very 1970's…
Mark and PeteWith Roe v Wade gone should abortions be banned?
The constitutional right to an abortion has been struck down in the United States. The US Supreme Court announced on 24 June that it would overturn the 1973…
Mark and PeteWho wore the dress better, Kim Kardashian or Marilyn Monroe?
Kim Kardashian paid tribute to one of the all-time greats of Hollywood and stardom at the 2022 Met Gala, but it’s got people talking over who wore it better…
Mark and PeteGrenfell Tower survivors: 5 years of injustice?
Five years on from the Grenfell Tower fire in which 72 people died, survivors and campaigners say they are still seeking a form of justice. The blaze happened…
Mark and PeteAre cigarettes a drag on young people's health?
A poetic thought each episode and incisive discussion of apposite topics. This episode: The legal smoking age in England could reportedly be raised from 18 to…
Mark and PeteShould the UK return to Imperial measurements?
The UK government's plan to reinstate imperial measurements will 'bring British culture back', a Conservative minister has claimed. Currently, retailers and…
Mark and PeteIs the virtual Abba better than the real thing?
Do Abba’s avatars show the way to relive every event we missed? Mark and Pete have the answers. Leave your comment and have your say. Become a supporter of…
Mark and PeteIs the right to bear arms responsible for mass shootings?
After the Uvalde school shooting that left 21 people dead, some are urging state leaders to enact gun control measures to help prevent similar tragedies in the…
Mark and PeteDoctor Who or Doctor Woke?
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Mark and PeteIs there a way back for Vladimir Putin?
Has Vladimir Putin ended up too far away from the rest of the world to ever get back after his invasion of Ukraine? Become a supporter of this podcast…
Mark and PeteVampire Devices
Are vampire devices wasting out energy? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support. Supporters get…
Mark and PeteDo we need a jolly Jubilee?
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Mark and PeteWork or retirement - which is better?
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Mark and PeteMicrochip Implants: good or bad?
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Mark and PeteWhy is Netflix in flux?
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Mark and PeteShould British Airways Poach Staff from Rivals?
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Mark and PeteIs Elon Musk becoming too powerful
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Mark and PeteWhy do the British like queuing?
Is the joy of standing in line something only celebrated by Brits? Become a supporter of this podcast…
Mark and PeteWhy has Russia invaded Ukraine?
When Vladimir Putin shattered the peace in Europe by unleashing war on a democracy of 44 million people, his justification was that modern, Western-leaning…
Mark and PeteAre we really ready for electric cars?
Electric cars are seen as an important part of meeting global goals on climate change as part of the green policy of the British government. But how good are…
Mark and PeteHow do we find comic relief in troubled times?
Laughter is the best medicine. But how do we laugh in such difficult times? Become a supporter of this podcast…
Mark and PeteHow to plan your funeral
According to a recent survey (Sunlife Cost of Dying Report 2022), the cost of the average funeral in the UK is £4,056 with 32 per cent of people getting into…
Mark and PeteWhat makes a good film?
There are so many good #films. From Lala Land to The #Batman, from Mary Poppins to Spiderman No Way Way Home, one thing remains constant: whether a film is…
Mark and PeteNike shoes: The Great Trainers Robbery
Around 4000 pairs of Nike shoes were stolen from a lorry in South Lanarkshire. The stolen haul is estimated to be worth more than £400,000. What is wrong with…
Mark and PeteStorm Eunice: why weren't we better prepared?
The internet age has meant people were better prepared for Storm Eunice than they were for the Great Storm of 1987. Widespread warnings issued online in…
Mark and PeteCan we keep up with the cost of living?
It feels like Britons have jumped out of the pan, only to fall straight into the fire as a major cost of living crisis looms over the nation. With gas prices…
Mark and PeteThe Queen's Platinumn Jubilee Mistake
A wholesale supplier is trying to sell 10,800 pieces of crockery that were meant to mark Queen Elizabeth II's upcoming Platinum Jubilee but were instead…
Mark and PeteShould Minnie Mouse get a Makeover?
Minnie Mouse has a new look but not everyone is happy about the makeover. To honour Disneyland Paris’ 30th-anniversary Designer Stella McCartney created a…
Mark and PeteIs this the end of the BBC?
The #BBC #LicenseFee is frozen for two years and may be axed altogether is the is end of the BBC the beloved institution and public broadcast service? And is…
Mark and PeteWhy God loves technology!
#Godlovestechnology. Technology is rooted in the creative nature of God and its appropriate use is a moral obligation in our stewardship of the earth…
Mark and PeteWhy resolutions don't work
64% of New Year resolutions will be abandoned after one month. Nearly two-thirds of our goals will be long forgotten after just four weeks into 2022. Mark and…
Mark and PeteSensational 2022 predictions
Mark and Pete are best known for their precautions, successfully predicting Brexit and the Trump presidency. Listen up, they have predictions for 2022 and some…
Mark and PeteThe Top Google Searches 2021
Google's yearly report of top trending searches reveals the most popular keywords and topics across different categories. A fascinating dive into our…
Mark and PeteWho will be top of the charts this Christmas?
Regular music does not exist in the month of December as people get into the festive spirit by listening to Mariah Carey, Slade and all the other artists who…
Mark and PeteCan we survive without Pantomime?
Simply put, the answer is yes. You should definitely go to a pantomime! Commonly known as “panto,” pantomime is a kind of comedy show that is a crucial part of…
Mark and PeteThe Most Annoying Things
What really annoys you? Crazy Frog, originally known as The Annoying Thing, is a Swedish CGI-animated character and musician created in 2003 by actor and…
Mark and PeteShould Red Phone Boxes be Preserved
About 5,000 public phone boxes around the UK will be protected from closure in areas of high accident rates or poor mobile signals, under plans drawn up by…
Mark and PeteThe Abba Comeback: Good or Bad?
After 40 years, the makers of once-sparkling pop are back – but the glamour promised by this album’s two terrific singles goes horribly unfulfilled Voyage…
Mark and PeteBeatlemania strikes again
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced plans for a new Beatles attraction in Liverpool as part of the Budget. Details are unclear as to what the project will be…
Mark and PeteThe Sweet Legacey of Fisherman's Friend
The English coastal town of Fleetwood has received a fortune from a businesswoman. Doreen Lofthouse, who was responsible for the worldwide fame of Fisherman’s…
Mark and PeteThe Queen and the Walking Stick
Are walking sticks cool? The Queen uses walking stick for the second time in a week during Wales visit. Her Majesty the Queen was visiting the Welsh Parliament…
Mark and PeteBreaking News: Star Trek is Real
In case of reality aping fiction, Captain Kirk (or rather #WilliamShatner the actor who plaid him in Star Trek) is going to space, he is boldly going where no…
Mark and PeteWho should be the next James Bond? (and why it's important)
Speculation about who is going to be the next James Bond that reemerges every time any young, tallish actor makes an impression in a role that requires the…
Mark and PeteThe Secrets of the Magic Circle
Times have changed in the magic industry. Tricks aren't just about sawing people in half these days - they also teach people about climate change. It's…
Mark and PeteIs Strictly Come Dancing a waste of energy?
Dancing is a very popular activity but is it actually rather silly? Strictly Come Dancing is a dancing competition show that is compulsory viewing for many…
Mark and PeteA dog is for life not just for lockdown
A dog is for life and not just for the Covid-19 lockdown, a charity has warned after online searches about getting a puppy surged by 120%. The Dogs Trust says…
Mark and PeteAre we seeing the death of the business suit?
Marks & Spencer no longer sells men's suits at more than half of its 254 bigger stores as the pandemic hit "fast forward" on the trend for casual wear. It said…
Mark and PeteThe Rolling Stones: greatest rock and roll band of all time?
The World’s Greatest Rock & Roll Band. That phrase keeps coming back to haunt the Rolling Stones. Many people see the Rolling Stones as the greatest of all…
Mark and PeteA tour of Britain's rudest (and funniest) place names
Britain has the funniest place names and one man is doing a tour of them? Mark and Pete take a gambol through this idiosyncratic feature of Britain. Become a…
Mark and PeteThe least affordable city to buy a home (and quirky solutions)
What city in the UK is now the UK's least affordable city to buy a home, according to analysis from Halifax? And how can you get around this to find a place to…
Mark and PeteIs your virtual identity the real you
We all it seems have a virtual identity which we use online. Is yours different from the real you? Mark and Pete analyse this social and business trend and…
Mark and PeteYour Comedy Heroes
Who are your comedy heroes, what about Morecambe and Wise? What makes you laugh? Eric Morecambe (John Eric Bartholomew, 14 May 1926 – 28 May 1984) and Ernie…
Mark and PeteLego goes green
Lego's leaves, bushes and trees are going properly green after the Danish toymaker said they would be made with plastic sourced from sugarcane. The pieces will…
Mark and PeteMore nonesense from Edward Lear
Previously unseen poems and letters written by Victorian nonsense poet Edward Lear have been found hidden in a private collection. The discovery was made by…
Mark and PeteIs Abba Gold better than today's pop music?
ABBA's greatest hits album Gold continues to live up to its title, reaching a landmark 1000 weeks on the Official Albums Chart Top 100.Placing at Number 17 on…
Mark and PeteRingo Starr stops fight with sex toys.
Sir Ringo Starr has dropped a legal case against the makers of a sex toy called Ring O. ... Starr, whose real name is Richard Starkey, has agreed not to…