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The Bugle

It's the trans-global satiricast that leaves no hot potato unbuttered. Andy Zaltzman breaks down the news with comedians from across the world including Alice Fraser, Hari Kondabolu, Chris Addison, John Oliver, Nish Kumar, Tiff Stevenson and Helen Zaltzman. Go to TheBuglePodcast.com to become a premium subscriber and get exclusive shows.


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Episodes

Bugle 4038 – Every Mushroom Cloud…

Andy is joined by Hari Kondabolu who reports from Seattle, right in North Korea's firing line. This episode includes all you need to know about Guam. Plus, doping scandals and an email from Eubie Butt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 201741 min

Bonus: Everything August aka Silly Season

Andy looks back at everything that's ever happened in the world, in August, on The Bugle. Features Andy Zaltzman and John Oliver on Gaddafi, The Olympics, Afghanistan AND THE WORST RUSSIAN NEWS YOU'LL EVER HEAR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 05, 201745 min

Bonus Bugle – Too Much News #2

Andy is joined by multiple co-hosts with a collection of stories that were too hot for the news. Highlights from Nisk Kumar, Al Murray, Hari Kondabolu, Tiff Stevenson, Tom Ballard, an almost inaudible laugh from Alice Fraser and several groans from Producer Chris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 201719 min

Bonus Live Bugle – “this lie happened last Wednesday or Thursday”

Important note: Listen to last week's episode: The Belly of the Bull before this! Andy, Nish and Helen with more from the Underbelly Festival This week: Wimbledon update, some Trump news and a listener Q&A Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 201735 min

Bugle 4037 – In the belly of the bull

Andy is joined by Helen, Nish and Producer Chris for a live special at the Underbelly festival in London. This week; world population, Steve Bannon, puns and British racism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 201745 min

Bugle 4036 – Paunchy Plutocrats, Inc.

Alice Fraser joins Andy in London this week. As usual, they talk about Vegan Goats, Hotdog Eating Contests, Nuking Alaska and the Man shortage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 07, 201737 min

Bugle 4035 – Theresa May has ruined leopard print

Andy is joined by Tom Ballard and Tiff Stevenson to look at the DUP, magic money trees, and dressed down politicians. Also in the news Aussie Tony versus British Tony, who is worse? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 201744 minEp. 4035

Bugle 4034 – Judges and prison

Andy is joined by Anuvab Pal to discuss mad judges, British democracy and incarceration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 201739 min

Bugle 4033 – America’s over there

Andy is joined by Hari Kondabolu to find out what's happened in Trump Town lately. Also Megan Kelly news, Sport/not sport and a Father's Day guide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 201736 min

Bugle 4032 – A truly British democracy

It's the election that no one wanted, no one won, and yet everyone is celebrating. Andy, Helen and Aparna Nancherla try to work out what just happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 09, 201744 min

Bugle 4031 – Live Election Special

Andy, Nish (and Chris) live on stage at the Soho Theatre in London, with a British election special. Pay heed to Andy's warning at the start. MAY CONTAIN DANGEROUS CONTENT. (Audio a bit peaky for the 1st minute or so – it settles!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 03, 201751 min

Bugle 4030 – AAA

The Bugle's Triple A team of Andy, Al Murray and Alice Fraser react to the Manchester attacks before moving onto the news people need right now: massive Brazilian emeralds, horse trams and flamingoes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 201742 min

Bugle 4029 – Electile Dysfunction

Andy takes to the studio with Nish this week. They talk about camouflage, khaki and of course Basquiat. Also the UK election, President Trump and sports mascots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 201743 min

Bugle 4028: You’re Fired – Afforced Acquiescence

Andy is joined by Anuvab Pal this week who brings to light the extreme linguistic complexity of India's legal system and we catch up with Trump's latest catchphrase use. France Elects, while the other side of the channel gets ready to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 201733 min

Bugle 4027: The Sinister Minister (LIVE)

How do you say citizenship? Is that enough to make you an Australian citizen? Plus, the truth about St George. Andy is joined by Zoe Coombs Marr and Wil Anderson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 07, 201743 min

Bugle 4026 – LIVE IN AUSTRALIA!

The Bugle makes it's live debut in Australia! Featuring Tom Ballard and Alice Fraser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 01, 201744 min

Bugle 4025 – Theresa May or may not

Britain needs an election! Theresa May has saved us. Plus, what are Australian values, and how can a baby be a terrorist? AND: would Andy flirt with Mrs Hitler? Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Nazeem Hussain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 201733 min

Bugle 4024 – Fart jokes for the Taliban

Andy is joined by Sami Shah and Alice Fraser for a look at the week's news, including Sean Spicer's latest Hitler bantz. Including – why he should become a porn star. Plus, Pauline Hanson's eggcellent adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 201739 min

Bugle 4023 – World turned upside down

Andy is in Australia and joined by two new Buglers – welcome David O'Doherty and Tom Ballard. In the news: Pepsi, Gibraltar and the latest from the US. Plus, just how right wing is Australia? Podcast produced by a zombie/corpse/ghost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 07, 201747 min

Bonus Bugle – Too Much News #1

The last 22 weeks have contained a lot of news, too much even for The Bugle, so here are some recent moments that missed the final cut – including the definitive verdict on f s and c s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 201734 min

Bugle 4022 – Not Scared, Bored

Andy and Nish on the response to the Westminster terror attack, Trump's failed bill, the happiness index and Scotland's confused position. Plus baseball news. *Recorded before the healthcare bill went completely down the pan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 201749 min

Bugle 4021 – Geertcha

Andy and Hari Kondabolu discuss the 'good' news from the Netherlands, the rantings of Steve King, Trump's tax return and a penis-on-roof shortage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 201743 min

Bugle 4020 – Gender War

With International Women's Day fresh in our minds, Andy and Helen decide to settle the battle of the sexes once and for all. Also, why can't same sex couples commit adultery, how did Russia break infinity and why has the news gone (literally) down a rabbit hole? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 201746 min

Bugle 4019 – Donkey

Andy is joined by Wyatt Cenac to review Donald Trump's attempts to sound like a president, plus new billionaires want to be president and an in depth look into the latest fad – sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 04, 201736 min

Bugle 4018 – Fashion & Fascism

Andy is joined by Nish Kumar to present a series of key announcements: an Amnesty report is never good news, don't mess with a monk and Saudi Arabia is the Roger Federer of human rights abuses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 201745 min

Bugle 4017 – Evolution special

Andy is joined by Helen to look at a few stories of human endeavor, including: creation of the MAMMOPHANT, beauty spot stag do's and traffic lights versus Darwin. What are we doing to prolong humankind? Not much AND too much. Plus The Trumpet – enough Trump to keep you sated, but not so much to cause uncontrollable bouts of pre-apocalyptic terror. This show was recorded in Andy's shed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 18, 201742 min

Bugle 4016 – Terrorists eat cauliflowers

Andy is joined by Anuvab Pal. Are you a terrorist? It's no longer simply 'yes' or 'no', and don't ask Donald. Plus, Putin, Romania, Zimbabwe and the original gerrymander. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 201746 min

Bugle 4015 – Tolerance is just laziness

From Lord Gaga to Lady Gaga, The Bugle covers it all this week. Politics, science, tech and salads – could be the tip of the iceberg, lettuce pray we romaine healthy. Plus American tourists prepare to take 'point and shoot' to a new level Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 201744 min

Bugle 4014 – How bad can it get in a week?

As the former star of Ghosts Can't Do It settles into his latest job, Andy and Nish find it hard to talk about much else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 201741 min

Bugle 4013 – American Carnage

Recording just an hour after the inauguration of Donald Trump, Andy and Hari try to make sense of what just happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 201732 min
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