Comedian and broadcaster Steve N Allen (The Mash Report, Late Night Mash, Jeremy Vine Show) delivers a sharp, funny, almost-daily take on UK news, politics and the day’s strangest headlines. Bite-sized topical comedy featuring material from Steve’s radio work, stories too odd for broadcast and the occasional piece of news flotsam. Tap the follow or subscribe button to get new episodes (almost) daily! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 13, 2026 · 14:36
• We’re Back in the EU • Nvidia Guy Deserves It • The Worst Advent • Pony Names Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve: https://mrstevenallen.substack.com…
Nov 10, 2026 · 9:32
🔊 In this episode: • Celeb Offenders • Nvidia Guy Deserves It • Iran Our Fridges • Badger News Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Nov 5, 2026 · 10:41
🔊 In this episode: • Trump’s Failure • EU Bans Our Crisps • Take Me Out Takes Me Back • How to Not Row at Home Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Nov 4, 2026 · 16:13
🔊 In this episode: • Trump Trumped • Melua Baby • Cheap Pet Holidays • Steve is The Hubby GOAT Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Nov 3, 2026 · 10:25
🔊 In this episode: • Who’s A Celebrity? • The Big Fridge Hack • What’s Mogging? • Royal Mail Fail Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Nov 1, 2026 · 20:32
🔊 In this episode: • Sorry for Sorry • Brexit Again? • Over-Prepping • Brits In Space!! Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Oct 29, 2026 · 13:03
🔊 In this episode: • How Much Do You Earn? • Budget Guff • Rolling Stones Letter • The Hunger Games Return Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Oct 22, 2026 · 14:32
🔊 In this episode: • Budget News • PHP Security Hole • Baby Passports? • Tesl-eX? Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve: https://mrstevenallen.substack.com…
Oct 21, 2026 · 18:27
🔊 In this episode: • Hancock is a Bit of a Han • Steve Has No J-Lo • Schools Ban make-Up • BBC Cuts Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Oct 19, 2026 · 22:56
🔊 In this episode: • Solar – The Future • Healey Tax News • Macron v Violence • Are Working Royals OK? Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Oct 16, 2026 · 19:18
🔊 In this episode: • Not The Banks! • Meghan’s Non-Royal Visit • Trump Stops Death Stream • Gymwear Update Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Oct 15, 2026 · 14:46
🔊 In this episode: • Learning English • Ukraine Let Down • Postal Struggles • Pot Hole Crisis Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Oct 14, 2026 · 15:49
🔊 In this episode: • MI5: AI v UK • Where Did The Jobs Go? • Russian into Brexit • Poundland Going Cheep Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Oct 13, 2026 · 14:13
🔊 In this episode: • Putin Warning • Jenrick v Boats • Traitors Too Far • Cyber Cold War Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Oct 9, 2026 · 12:49
🔊 In this episode: • ADHD Maxing • Google Frugal Fuel Goal • Secret Radio Signal • Bond Buys A Pub Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Oct 8, 2026 · 19:24
🔊 In this episode: • Inherit This Tax • Bad Time to Vegan Up • Stuff Stick Up Noses • The New Jag Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Oct 6, 2026 · 11:14
🔊 In this episode: • Iron UK • King Won’t Fund Court • Jordan Pickford Can’t Drive • Drinks In Space Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Oct 5, 2026 · 16:39
🔊 In this episode: • Man City’s Money • Is UK Food Safe? • Andrew v Police • Tories’ Market Fiddling Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Oct 2, 2026 · 15:36
• Getting Fuel Cheaper • Should You Get on the Property Ladder? • Richard E grant is Clever • Meghan’s Advent Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Sep 29, 2026 · 13:26
🔊 In this episode: • Burnham Speaks • Triple Lock Gone • Full XXL Jacket • Wetherspoons News Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Sep 28, 2026 · 13:02
🔊 In this episode: • Fairford Attack • The French Teach Steve • New Bananas Have Been Invented • Humans Live to 150? Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Sep 25, 2026 · 16:33
🔊 In this episode: • Energy Bill Help? • Men, Don’t Donate • Steve Needs Charity • Pay with Your Face Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Sep 24, 2026 · 13:44
🔊 In this episode: • No Benefits for Alcohol • Vocational GCSEs • New Hair Restorer Drug • UK Space News Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Sep 23, 2026 · 14:26
🔊 In this episode: • UK v US on AI • UK Gets Space Force • Burnham Bows to Trump • Earl Spencer loses Steve Oh, and here's that colouring book https://link.amazon/B00xOQ2bs…
Sep 22, 2026 · 13:10
🔊 In this episode: • Burnham V Trump • We’re Too Soft for AI • Want Freedom of London? • Can You Do Ingredients? Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Sep 20, 2026 · 16:47
🔊 In this episode: • Knives In • PIPs Go Pop • King v Earl • More Laughing Gas Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve: https://mrstevenallen.substack.com…
Sep 18, 2026 · 9:42
🔊 In this episode: • Rooney Did What?! • AI’s New Species • 20mph Danger • Sleep is Good for You Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Sep 17, 2026 · 15:31
🔊 In this episode: • Is Piddington Still In the UK? • Oh, Great, Inflation • Return of the Cheeky Half • How to End the Drought Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen…
Sep 16, 2026 · 15:30
🔊 In this episode: • UK’s Pension Failing • Prince Saves Dartmoor • Tom Cruise Knows He’s Annoying • AI Needs A Kill Switch Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read…
Sep 15, 2026 · 14:42
🔊 In this episode: • Should We Control Political Donations? • Is AI Fear a Hoax? • You’re Falling for Sidney Sweeney • Harry & Meghan Moves Schools Watch Steve:…
Sep 14, 2026 · 13:45
🔊 In this episode: • Can Reform Keep The Money? • AI Going Too Far • Tourist Tax Failing • TV Carr News Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Sep 9, 2026 · 19:44
🔊 In this episode: • Why Are Labour Doing This? • Sir Gone Jones • UK Flight’s Grounded • Ch4 Gets Cut Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Sep 8, 2026 · 23:22
🔊 In this episode: • Harry & Meghan Not Working • Tax Payers Leave • Dad’s Army Returns? • Men in Women’s Prisons? Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Sep 7, 2026 · 21:29
🔊 In this episode: • Growth Britain? • Saving A&E Workers • Steve’s New Triple-Lock • Oasis Gonna Live Forever Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Sep 6, 2026 · 13:12
🔊 In this episode: • Oasis Nearly Weren’t Back • Can Rappers Serenade? • Ofcom Rules • The End of Tea Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Sep 4, 2026 · 17:59
🔊 In this episode: • No Army Training • It’s Time to Stock Up Food • Trump Coin Inflation • The Moon was Made in 5 hours Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read…
Sep 3, 2026 · 14:14
🔊 In this episode: • Outdoing Kemi’s Plans • Russia V Our Royals • Meghan’s Wine • Tapestry Watch Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Sep 1, 2026 · 20:38
🔊 In this episode: • Early General Election? • Steve Fixes the NHS • Selling Ice Cream to Canada • Steve v Posh Spice Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Aug 31, 2026 · 17:55
🔊 In this episode: • Which Crims are Coming Out • Lie-Ins Good for You • Lie-Ins Bad for You • Sixth Heatwave Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Aug 28, 2026 · 10:59
🔊 In this episode: • ADHD Tests Costs • UK v China • Poo Pilots • CNN’s Dolly Folly Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve: https://mrstevenallen.substack.com…
Aug 27, 2026 · 17:54
🔊 In this episode: • Germany & Our Nukes • Meta Settle for Billions • 20mph City • A Cheeky Wine Trick Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Aug 21, 2026 · 13:06
🔊 In this episode: • More Harry & Meghan coverage • How to wash your rice • Prison love • Fake police warning Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Aug 20, 2026 · 15:38
🔊 In this episode: • Harry & Meghan are back! • End GCSE Maths! • A bat in the toilet is worth two in the bush • Parking fines are up Watch Steve:…
Aug 19, 2026 · 19:45
🔊 In this episode: • No 10 North now in charge • Steve ends homelessness • Well, Ronnie Would • AC/CD investment Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Aug 18, 2026 · 19:19
🔊 In this episode: • Fool Burnham once, shame on you • Why no prostate tests? • Wine v climate change • Trump is weak Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Aug 16, 2026 · 13:34
🔊 In this episode: • Flippin’ Water Companies • Bed bugs return • Snorers’ Solution • Best Sports Film? Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Aug 15, 2026 · 19:09
🔊 In this episode: • Alert! Alert! Alert! • Edwina Currie’s love plan • Flood Hits Heathrow • Would you hand back gold? Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read…
Aug 14, 2026 · 17:59
🔊 In this episode: • Clacton happened • Who had a crush on Jet? • The Summer of Doner? • Could you be in the Olympics? Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Aug 13, 2026 · 14:17
🔊 In this episode: • Ban the barbecue • Prison problem solved • Eurovision ends wars • People looked at the Sun, duh! Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Aug 11, 2026 · 13:09
🔊 In this episode: • The Mega-Dinghy • Al Murray’s Close Shave • University v Jobs • Why The Beatles are Annoying Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Aug 10, 2026 · 24:45
🔊 In this episode: • Why Burnham’s Prisoner Release Scheme will fail • Ozempic feet? • Get ready for power black-outs • VW badgers being stolen again Watch Steve:…
Aug 7, 2026 · 17:11
🔊 In this episode: • Fake Prof • What’s a Tomadaya • Train Fail Hits The North • Ban Standing While Drinking? Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Aug 6, 2026 · 16:36
🔊 In this episode: • The Professor of BS • Wegovy Pill Summer • No Plane Fuel • Gen X Party People Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Aug 5, 2026 · 18:51
🔊 In this episode: • Don’t Release Killers • Have you Noticed a Summer of Flies? • Put Your Nuts in the Fridge • English Ballet Gets Hacked Watch Steve:…
Aug 4, 2026 · 15:13
🔊 In this episode: • Serious Crims Coming Out • Is Autism Diagnosis Useless • ET is Back! • Lasers Find a New Use Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Aug 3, 2026 · 16:54
🔊 In this episode: • Food Shortages in the UK • National Grid Failing • Emmerdale Update • What’s Stopping You Being Veggie? Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read…
Jul 31, 2026 · 16:35
🔊 In this episode: • Suffolk’s Nuclear Crisis • M&S Pants • Be Thankful for Beavers • Could You Beat a Boxer? Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Jul 30, 2026 · 14:04
• The UK is Running Dry • Selling off Football • Don’t Do Yoga on a Plane • How Much for a Star Wars Toy? Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Jul 28, 2026 · 13:01
🔊 In this episode: • Andy Burnham v Kids • Friends Star Sees Ghost • New Heatwave Alert • Morrissey v Ringo Watch Steve: http://youtube.com/@mrstevenallen Read Steve:…
Jul 27, 2026 · 18:42
🔊 In this episode: • Teen Benefits • Katy Perry’s Trump Upset • Facetiming • A Dry Summer • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form Watch Steve:…
Jul 24, 2026 · 11:34
In this episode: • Burnham Goes North • Tom Cruise is Back • The Cost of a Heatwave • Superworm! • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form Watch Steve:…
Jul 23, 2026 · 15:50
In this episode: • Jailhouses Rocked • AI Breaks Free • Shakira’s Back • Dragon Alert • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form Watch Steve:…
Jul 22, 2026 · 19:38
🔊 In this episode: • Burnham Bus • BBC Wastes Your Money • You’re Drinking Wine Wrong • How to Power AI • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form Watch Steve:…
Jul 20, 2026 · 14:58
🔊 In this episode: • Burnham Begins • Water Woes • Clacton Update • Jogger’s Delight • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form Watch Steve:…
Jul 19, 2026 · 18:29
🔊 In this episode: • Burnham’s Clothing • Safe Rooms for MPs • Up the Spanish • UK’s Bread Map • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form Watch Steve:…
Jul 17, 2026 · 11:57
🔊 In this episode: • 1-in-1-out Update • Mobile Failings • A New Monkey • Steve’s Lottery Money • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form Watch Steve:…
Jul 15, 2026 · 18:52
🔊 In this episode: • Gazza’s Footy Advice • Fat Fish Warning • BBC Money List • Museums Are Good For You • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow on…
Jul 9, 2026 · 16:41
🔊 In this episode: • Farage v A Bin • Been and Scone • Hip Like Andy • Keith Richards’ Satisfaction • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form Watch Steve:…
Jul 6, 2026 · 21:35
🔊 In this episode: • Another Heatwave • My Solar Worries • Farage’s Money Troubles • Sportdays Cancelled • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form Watch Steve:…
Jul 5, 2026 · 12:28
🔊 In this episode: • Make Friends with a Robot • New Illnesses for the UK • Caprice News • Evri Sues • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form Watch Steve:…
Jul 1, 2026 · 17:47
🔊 In this episode: • Saving The UK • Weird Foods • EU To Control UK Cars • UK Heat Plan • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form Watch Steve:…
Jun 27, 2026 · 16:17
🔊 In this episode: • It’s Pant-Wettingly Hot • Frontpages • French Booze Ban • Steve on I’m A Celeb? • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow on…
Jun 21, 2026 · 16:42
🔊 In this episode: • Should Knight Rider Return? • UK Had Nice Weather • Pile Cream Getaway • Is The 90s Old Now? • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form Watch Steve:…
Jun 10, 2026 · 13:11
🔊 In this episode: • Frontpages • Don’t Talk Old • Ginger Beer? • Your Guilty Pleasure • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow on…
Jun 7, 2026 · 21:16
🔊 In this episode: • Frontpages • The Doggy Cheese Trick • Who Nearly Married Harry • Heavy Metal Bands • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form Watch Steve:…
Jun 3, 2026 · 24:43
🔊 In this episode: • Which Lives Matter? • Not Most Haunted Yet • AI Bots Replace Youths • Nepo Marx • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow on…
May 28, 2026 · 16:14
🔊 In this episode: • Zero Net Zero • Staycation? • What Do You Call A Crocodile With No Teeth? • Status Symbols • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form Watch Steve:…
May 27, 2026 · 13:52
🔊 In this episode: • Blair V Starmer • Drag Police • Man Identifies as 87-year-old Woman • Possession of Baking Powder • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form Watch…
May 26, 2026 · 15:41
🔊 In this episode: • Starmer Should “Do A Trump” • Cheese News • Weather Watch • Ruled By Idiots! • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow on…
May 25, 2026 · 11:48
🔊 In this episode: • Congo News • Pets Make Art • Britain’s Marriage Divide • Eurovision News • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form Watch Steve:…
May 24, 2026 · 16:56
🔊 In this episode: • Mr Tumble For You • More Magnums? • The Best Motorway Services • Don’t Holiday with Tea • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow on…
May 17, 2026 · 15:02
🔊 In this episode: • Petrol Help • Benefit Cheat Race OK • Benny Hilling • TV Mumbles • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow on…
May 10, 2026 · 20:03
🔊 In this episode: • Zombie Starmer • Alan Carr Incel • Unfunny Birthday Gift • Rich Chocolate • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow on…
May 3, 2026 · 14:30
🔊 In this episode: • Ringo News (The Beatle) • Ringo News (The Parking App) • Lab Chocolate • 5-star Review • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form Watch Steve:…
Apr 27, 2026 · 11:06
🔊 In this episode: • OK, Trump News • Marathon Man • Scooby-Doo News • Funeral Plans • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow on…
Apr 22, 2026 · 15:05
🔊 In this episode: • Starmer’s over (the front pages) • Fat jab advice • Post Office gets sexy • Women’s football • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow on…
Apr 20, 2026 · 15:12
🔊 In this episode: • Veg is bad for you now • Gen Z get it right • No more Mr Nice Trump • Bee news • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow on…
Apr 15, 2026 · 18:11
🔊 In this episode: • AI Healthcare? • New wasp warning • Pret crisis • Kiss in hologram form • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow on…
Apr 13, 2026 · 9:45
🔊 In this episode: • Oooh, petrol • Uranus news • Pubs open later • You wanna watch them Red Kites! • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow on…
Apr 12, 2026 · 11:38
🔊 In this episode: • Shoplifting • Mangleworzels • A shower of Golden Eagles • Pets put you off • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow on…
Mar 29, 2026 · 20:49
🔊 In this episode: • Pot Hole Solutions • Bear Help • Easter News • Why Ed Miliband won’t be leader • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow on…
Mar 25, 2026 · 10:07
🔊 In this episode: • Squirrels on vapes • Petrol panic • Sugar tax • A Polo drama • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow on X/Insta/TikTok/Threads/BlueSky…
Mar 22, 2026 · 17:04
🔊 In this episode: • AI best seller • Hot Cross Bun shortage • They have squished your eggs • Ibuprofen news • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow on…
Mar 16, 2026 · 21:30
🔊 In this episode: • Get the fly-tippers • Save £120 on your TV licence • Living with a right cow • Not now North Korea! • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻…
Mar 13, 2026 · 13:29
🔊 In this episode: • Bonnie Blue's next “stunt” • Windy city • Is Trump more orange? • Oil goes up • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow on…
Mar 12, 2026 · 11:59
🔊 In this episode: • Aliens on the BBC • Age checking problems • Can you “adult”? • Would you want a swimming pool? • Plus other nuggets from the news in podcast form 💻 Follow…
Feb 2, 2026 · 14:29
🔊 In this episode: • Prison Nookie Update • Sydney Sweeney Watch • How Much Tax Did You Pay? • Parrot Fever? • And something about fake hands • Plus other nuggets from the news…
Jan 25, 2026 · 13:20
🔊 In this episode: • Steve Predicts the News • The Amazon cat • Complimenting Steve • Estate agents sneaking in • And something about Australia • Plus other nuggets from the…
Jan 19, 2026 · 9:14
🔊 In this episode: • The threat of chips! • They’re celebs, get them somewhere • Is the UK safe? • Art doesn’t pay • And something about facial recognition • Plus other nuggets…
Jan 17, 2026 · 14:09
🔊 In this episode: • Are Hawkins Impressions OK? • Pete Townsend’s research • Jackass Jackass • Snooker loopy • And something about fat jabs • Plus other nuggets from the news…
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