An ECF Studios Original Production
The week deserves a reckoning.
Mark, Grim and Sophie take on the headlines, question the narratives and find the absurdity hiding in plain sight. Current affairs, curious stories and a reaper with very little patience.
The 15-minute trailer is available now
Meet your weekly reckoning.
Get a taste of the news, narratives and nonsense with Mark, Grim and Sophie. Listen below, or open the show in your favourite podcast app.
First episode • Sunday 1 November 2026
Has Humanity Finally Lost the Plot?
Our first full episode is scheduled for 1 November, tackling AI, social media, conspiracy culture and the glorious absurdity of modern life.
Three voices. Plenty to disagree about.
Your weekly company in the chaos.
Mark Mayhew
The questions, the curiosity and a willingness to follow a story beyond the obvious headline.
Grim
A sarcastic reaper delivering dark humour, sharp observations and the occasional final judgement.
Sophie
The evidence, the context and a much-needed reality check when the conversation starts to wander.
News. Narratives. Nonsense.
What’s in the reckoning?
Conspiracy or Cock-Up?
A hidden agenda or spectacular incompetence? We examine the story, the evidence and the gaps.
Sophie’s Reality Check
Pause the speculation. Add the context. Keep facts, opinion and satire in their own lanes.
The Golden Skull
Grim’s Idiot of the Week celebrates baffling decisions and world-class nonsense. Send us your nomination.
Grim’s Final Judgement
The last word from Grim—until you challenge it. Agree, disagree or bring us something we missed.
Your town. Your story. Your say.
Community Corner
What’s happening where you live? Bring us the local headlines, odd encounters, baffling rules and stories the wider world needs to hear.
Local news & curious stories
A remarkable community effort, an unusual event or a council decision that deserves a second look.
Ask the show
Questions for Mark, Grim and Sophie, topic suggestions or your response to a previous reckoning.
Nominate the nonsense
A ridiculous policy or public decision for the Golden Skull. Tell us what happened and include a source.
Send your story to the show
Email the_ecf@icloud.com or use the form below. Tell us where and when it happened, and include a source link if you have one.
Please say whether we may read your contribution on air, and whether you prefer your name, an alias or anonymity. Leave out private addresses and other people’s contact details. Submissions are reviewed before any use on the show.