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The Mark and Pete Show – where faith, culture, and economics collide in a lively and thought-provoking podcast. Hosted by Mark and Pete this show delivers insightful commentary on social,...
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The Mark and Pete Show – where faith, culture, and economics collide in a lively and thought-provoking podcast. Hosted by Mark and Pete this show delivers insightful commentary on social, economic, and religious issues, unpacking how these forces shape our world.
With Mark’s hard-hitting business acumen and Pete’s Christian perspective, every episode provides a dynamic mix of debate, analysis, and humor, offering fresh viewpoints on current affairs. Whether tackling economic trends, cultural shifts, or matters of faith, Mark and Pete bring their unique expertise and engaging banter to the table.
A distinctive feature of each episode is a themed poem, adding a creative and reflective touch to the discussion. Whether you’re interested in Christian thought, global economics, or cultural insights, The Mark and Pete Show delivers sharp, entertaining, and meaningful content.
Join the conversation and explore how faith, finance, and society intertwine in ways you never expected. Subscribe today on your favorite podcast platform for a show that’s bold, intelligent, and refreshingly different!
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With Mark’s hard-hitting business acumen and Pete’s Christian perspective, every episode provides a dynamic mix of debate, analysis, and humor, offering fresh viewpoints on current affairs. Whether tackling economic trends, cultural shifts, or matters of faith, Mark and Pete bring their unique expertise and engaging banter to the table.
A distinctive feature of each episode is a themed poem, adding a creative and reflective touch to the discussion. Whether you’re interested in Christian thought, global economics, or cultural insights, The Mark and Pete Show delivers sharp, entertaining, and meaningful content.
Join the conversation and explore how faith, finance, and society intertwine in ways you never expected. Subscribe today on your favorite podcast platform for a show that’s bold, intelligent, and refreshingly different!
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17 NOV 2025 · In this episode of Mark & Pete, the boys tackle three stories that prove the world has not yet learned to behave itself. First up: Donald Trump threatens to sue the BBC for billions after an edited clip of his January 6th speech sparks outrage and accusations of media misconduct. We explore what’s actually happened, the legal reality behind defamation claims, and why this case matters far beyond the headlines — touching on truth, trust, and the strange modern dance between politicians and broadcasters. Then we head to The Barking Dog, where a pub quiz team has been caught cheating with smartwatches and phones, raising the eternal British question: is nothing sacred, not even general knowledge and the picture round? Mark and Pete unpack how technology, temptation, and a desire to win three pints of lager collide in one very British scandal. Finally, we go global with banana-related trade drama, as U.S. tariffs shift again, affecting countries like Guatemala and Ecuador. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.
Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the latest news plus Mark and Pete Extra in depth commentary episodes and Mark and Pete vs AI comedy episodes. All right here in this podcast feed. Thank you for your support, welcome to the community.
10 NOV 2025 · In this thoughtful and gently sardonic episode of Mark and Pete, we take a reflective walk through three very British stories of courage, dignity, and the quietly absurd. First, we consider Remembrance: the solemn honour we give to those who laid down their lives, and the rather patchier support we offer to the veterans and service personnel who are still alive and carrying scars we cannot see. With Scripture in hand, we look at what true honour means — not only silence at the Cenotaph, but practical compassion in daily life. Next, we turn to the North Sea, where oil workers have been told to lose weight to meet helicopter seat restrictions. This raises questions about workplace dignity, corporate priorities, and whether human beings should be measured in service of the ledger. It’s serious — but we do enjoy a wry chuckle along the way. Finally, we celebrate the opening of the National Centre for Illustration by Sir Quentin Blake — a tribute to the imaginative, joyful, slightly wobbly line that has shaped childhoods across the English-speaking world. With a nod to the biblical artisan Bezalel, we reflect on how creativity is not merely decoration but a gift of the Spirit. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.
Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the latest news plus Mark and Pete Extra in depth commentary episodes and Mark and Pete vs AI comedy episodes. All right here in this podcast feed. Thank you for your support, welcome to the community.
3 NOV 2025 · Mark and Pete, the Reverend and the Retailer tackle three stories that expose the strange priorities of our modern world — from comedy to catastrophe and cosmetic chaos. First, they salute the late Prunella Scales, Britain’s beloved queen of sitcom wit, whose turn as Sybil Fawlty made her both feared and adored. Her death marks the passing of an age when women could be beautiful, brainy, and blisteringly funny all at once. Mark and Pete reflect on humour, holiness, and the grace of growing old with dignity. Next, they descend into the corporate turbulence of Boeing, now facing a five-billion-dollar penalty for missed deadlines and broken promises. What happens when engineering pride outruns integrity? Finally, they bare their teeth at Britain’s booming black-market whitening trade, where peroxide-heavy gels are burning gums and blinding sense. The British Dental Association is appalled — and so are Mark and Pete. From laughter to litigation, the duo uncover the spiritual truth behind society’s obsession with polish and performance. Whether in the cockpit, the boardroom, or the bathroom mirror, the message is clear: true faith outlasts false shine. Smart, sardonic, and spiritually charged — Mark and Pete find divine wisdom in the week’s most ridiculous headlines. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.
Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the latest news plus Mark and Pete Extra in depth commentary episodes and Mark and Pete vs AI comedy episodes. All right here in this podcast feed. Thank you for your support, welcome to the community.
29 OCT 2025 · Britain serves up a triple shot of absurdity.
First, the beloved Mr Men and Little Miss characters join forces with the estate of Agatha Christie to launch a new children’s mystery series — turning Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple into cartoon detectives. Is it clever cultural cross-pollination, or simply literary heresy in pastel colours? Then, King Charles III travels to the Vatican to meet Pope Leo XIV, marking the first public prayer between an English monarch and a pontiff in half a millennium. Is it genuine reconciliation or royal diplomacy with incense? Finally, a London woman is fined £150 for pouring her coffee down a street drain — proving once again that Britain can turn caffeine into a crime scene faster than you can say “flat white.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.
Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the latest news plus Mark and Pete Extra in depth commentary episodes and Mark and Pete vs AI comedy episodes. All right here in this podcast feed. Thank you for your support, welcome to the community.
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19 OCT 2025 · In this week’s unholy trinity of headlines: first, King Charles III heads to Rome for a historic meeting with Pope Leo XIV, the first time in half a millennium a British monarch will pray publicly with a Pope. Yet the headlines aren’t about prayer, but about Prince Andrew’s latest fall from grace as he withdraws from public life amid renewed scrutiny. Next, the BBC’s Celebrity Traitors delivers a moment of comic relief when beloved actress Celia Imrie CBE breaks wind during filming and instantly confesses, reminding Britain that honesty and humour still beat pretence and pomposity. Finally, the lads dive into the world of artificial intelligence, as U.S. regulators probe tech giants over chatbots chatting with children, just as OpenAI announces adult-only erotica modes for verified users. What could possibly go wrong? With Mark’s poems, Pete’s biblical insights, and the trademark blend of faith, satire, and straight talk, Mark and Pete explore how pride, pressure, and perversion all stem from one source, the human heart. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.
Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the latest news plus Mark and Pete Extra in depth commentary episodes and Mark and Pete vs AI comedy episodes. All right here in this podcast feed. Thank you for your support, welcome to the community.
13 OCT 2025 · If you enjoy the wit, wisdom, and sideways theology of the Mark and Pete podcast, consider becoming a supporter. Your backing helps keep the show independent, insightful, and just irreverent enough to raise an eyebrow. Supporters receive:
- Regular updates on our latest projects
- Early access to commentary on breaking stories
- Exclusive Mark and Pete Extra episodes for deeper dives into culture, politics, and faith
- Full access to Mark and Pete vs AI, our experimental comedy series taking on the rise of the machines (and occasionally losing)
Mark brings business insight. Pete brings theological grit. You bring the support that keeps it all going. Become a supporter today:
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support
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13 OCT 2025 · In this unmissable episode of Mark and Pete, the preacher and the poet tackle three of the week’s most talked-about headlines:
- A Spitting Image sketch turns our beloved bear into a cocaine-snorting podcast host
- The Liberal Democrats watch their membership plummet under Ed Davey’s quietly chaotic leadership
- Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl smashes sales records — and her lyrics sound suspiciously like modern worship songs
Along the way, we ask:
- Why does parody sting when it hits close to virtue?
- Can a political party without backbone survive the culture war?
- Is Taylor Swift the high priestess of pop... or just a really good marketer?
With:
- Scripture,
- Satirical poetry,
- Cultural commentary,
- And one eyebrow permanently raised.
From the BIble to Ophelia, marmalade to glitter, it’s all on the table. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.
Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the latest news plus Mark and Pete Extra in depth commentary episodes and Mark and Pete vs AI comedy episodes. All right here in this podcast feed. Thank you for your support, welcome to the community.
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12 OCT 2025 · Sarah Mullally has become the new Archbishop of Canterbury — hailed by the press as “historic,” “healing,” and “inclusive.” Yet for many across the Anglican world, especially in GAFCON and the Global South, her appointment feels like another nail in the coffin of orthodoxy. In this solo Mark and Pete Extra, Pete asks: has the Church of England chosen a shepherd or a spreadsheet? With equal parts humour and holy exasperation, Pete explores:
- How Sarah Mullally’s managerial style defines her leadership.
- Why GAFCON and the Global South have responded with sorrow.
- Whether Canterbury still matters in a fractured Communion.
- How faithful believers can build islands of integrity when the centre cannot hold. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.
Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the latest news plus Mark and Pete Extra in depth commentary episodes and Mark and Pete vs AI comedy episodes. All right here in this podcast feed. Thank you for your support, welcome to the community.
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5 OCT 2025 · In this episode of Mark and Pete, we ask:
– Is the new Archbishop of Canterbury a nurse for a terminal church?
– Has Labour MP Mark Sewards replaced himself with a chatbot?
– And would risk dying for $500,000 if MrBeast asked nicely? Join preacher Pete and businessman Mark as they dissect the absurdity of modern Britain with a wit as sharp as a bishop’s mitre and a Yorkshireman's patience for nonsense. Bible, business, belief, and a little beastly risk. It’s Mark and Pete — where faith meets the front pages. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.
Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the latest news plus Mark and Pete Extra in depth commentary episodes and Mark and Pete vs AI comedy episodes. All right here in this podcast feed. Thank you for your support, welcome to the community.
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30 SEP 2025 · First, we wrestle with Britain’s latest flirtation with national ID cards — a grand plan that looks less like efficiency and more like Big Brother with a clipboard. Why should the average bloke need a barcode to buy a sandwich, when freedom is supposed to be stitched into the fabric of the nation? Then, across the Atlantic, we dip into the bizarre saga of Graceland. Fraudsters tried to swipe Elvis Presley’s home with forged paperwork. Yes, really. The King’s estate nearly went under the hammer, but the con unraveled faster than a karaoke wig. Lies may glitter for a moment, but truth eventually smashes through like a drum solo. Finally, we dust off the archaeology desk — scientists claim a million-year-old skull has been found, nudging human evolution further back in time. Headlines shout about ancestors with funny foreheads, but the real point is this: theories change, God’s truth doesn’t. Humanity is still created in His image, whether the skulls are dated one hundred years or a million. Mark has a poem, Pete brings the Bible, and together we serve up perspective with punch. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.
Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the latest news plus Mark and Pete Extra in depth commentary episodes and Mark and Pete vs AI comedy episodes. All right here in this podcast feed. Thank you for your support, welcome to the community.
Supporters Club
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12 OCT 2025 · Sarah Mullally has become the new Archbishop of Canterbury — hailed by the press as “historic,” “healing,” and “inclusive.” Yet for many across the Anglican world, especially in GAFCON and the Global South, her appointment feels like another nail in the coffin of orthodoxy. In this solo Mark and Pete Extra, Pete asks: has the Church of England chosen a shepherd or a spreadsheet? With equal parts humour and holy exasperation, Pete explores:
- How Sarah Mullally’s managerial style defines her leadership.
- Why GAFCON and the Global South have responded with sorrow.
- Whether Canterbury still matters in a fractured Communion.
- How faithful believers can build islands of integrity when the centre cannot hold. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.
Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the latest news plus Mark and Pete Extra in depth commentary episodes and Mark and Pete vs AI comedy episodes. All right here in this podcast feed. Thank you for your support, welcome to the community.
The Mark and Pete Show – where faith, culture, and economics collide in a lively and thought-provoking podcast. Hosted by Mark and Pete this show delivers insightful commentary on social,...
show more
The Mark and Pete Show – where faith, culture, and economics collide in a lively and thought-provoking podcast. Hosted by Mark and Pete this show delivers insightful commentary on social, economic, and religious issues, unpacking how these forces shape our world.
With Mark’s hard-hitting business acumen and Pete’s Christian perspective, every episode provides a dynamic mix of debate, analysis, and humor, offering fresh viewpoints on current affairs. Whether tackling economic trends, cultural shifts, or matters of faith, Mark and Pete bring their unique expertise and engaging banter to the table.
A distinctive feature of each episode is a themed poem, adding a creative and reflective touch to the discussion. Whether you’re interested in Christian thought, global economics, or cultural insights, The Mark and Pete Show delivers sharp, entertaining, and meaningful content.
Join the conversation and explore how faith, finance, and society intertwine in ways you never expected. Subscribe today on your favorite podcast platform for a show that’s bold, intelligent, and refreshingly different!
show less
With Mark’s hard-hitting business acumen and Pete’s Christian perspective, every episode provides a dynamic mix of debate, analysis, and humor, offering fresh viewpoints on current affairs. Whether tackling economic trends, cultural shifts, or matters of faith, Mark and Pete bring their unique expertise and engaging banter to the table.
A distinctive feature of each episode is a themed poem, adding a creative and reflective touch to the discussion. Whether you’re interested in Christian thought, global economics, or cultural insights, The Mark and Pete Show delivers sharp, entertaining, and meaningful content.
Join the conversation and explore how faith, finance, and society intertwine in ways you never expected. Subscribe today on your favorite podcast platform for a show that’s bold, intelligent, and refreshingly different!
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