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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

Nazi Game Shows

Andy is with Nish Kumar and Neil Delamere to look at elections across the world, strikes and Russia's worst spy. We run no advertising, you keep us going! Support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this week by: Andy Zaltzman Nish Kumar Neil Delamere And produced by Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 24, 202240 minEp. 4234

Nationalise Human Trafficking

Andy is with Josh Gondelman and Ria Lina to focus on the latest nonsense from lawmakers in the USA and UK. Plus Northern Ireland, Monkey Pox and Elephants. OH - AND WE HAVE A PADDINGTON BEAR EXCLUSIVE! We run no advertising, you keep us going! Support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this week by: Andy Zaltzman Ria Lina Josh Gondelman And produced by Ch...

Jun 17, 202243 minEp. 4233

Arm all the drag queens (4232)

Hari Kondabolu and Nato Green team up on The Bugle for the first time ever, as they and Andy go to town on US gun laws following more mass shootings in the country. Meanwhile in the UK, Boris Johnson survives a vote of no confidence and Q-Unit gives the nation a truly jubilicious four day weekend. We run no advertising, you keep us going! Support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual ...

Jun 09, 202246 minEp. 4232

Q Unit Goes Platinum (4231)

Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal to look at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, mangoes, and some below par politicians. We run no advertising, you keep us going! Support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this week by: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Anuvab Pal And produced by Chris Skinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 31, 202246 minEp. 4231

SCOMO versus ALBO

Andy is with Tom Ballard and Nish Kumar to enjoy Aussie elections, the latest on NATO, Wagatha Christie and Ireland's soft/hard border. You can now join The Bugle Wall of Fame... Support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this week by: Andy Zaltzman Nish Kumar Tom Ballard And produced by Chris Skinner, support his stupid ride here : https://www.justgiving...

May 17, 202246 minEp. 4230

Viruses are Marvel (4229)

Andy is with Alice Fraser and Ria Lina to look on in horror at Republican womb botherers, more political parties, and the Vatican's attempt to be fungible. Be the best Bugler... Support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this week by: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Ria Lina And produced by Chris Skinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

May 11, 202245 minEp. 4229

The Class Dominator (4228)

Andy is with Nato Green and Helen Zaltzman to talk prostate exams, sex crazed politicians in the US and UK and Slovenia, where there's some mildly good news. FIGHT THE POWER, VOTE BUGLE... Support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this week by: Andy Zaltzman Helen Zaltzman Nato Green And produced by Chris Skinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

May 04, 202247 minEp. 4228

Le Big Chopper (4227)

Andy is with Tiff Stevenson and Neil Delamere to look at the French Presidential election, the latest from Wimbledon's war on Russia and the biggest story in Ireland this year. Plus, support for Boris Johnson from a new contributor. This Bugle is nice, really nice... Support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this week by: Andy Zaltzman Tiff Stevenson Nei...

Apr 26, 202247 minEp. 4227

Everything I Do, I Do It For You (4226)

Andy, Nish and Alice try to understand how Vladimir Putin's mind works, why sending asylum seekers to Rwanda is a good idea, and evaluate just how much we should trust Boris Johnson. This Bugle is pretty sweary... Support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this week by: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Nish Kumar And produced by Chris Skinner. Hosted on Acast. ...

Apr 20, 202247 minEp. 4226

Bugle Bingo (4225b)

Join us on a journey through time as we revisit some all-time classic Bugles from Aprils down the years, including a live Bugle recorded in Australia with Tom Ballard and Aditi Mittal, John Oliver on torture, a bit of #crucifyBieber, and a hefty dollop of Nish Kumar and Nato Green on Greta Thunberg. Produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 202231 min

Colonies update (4225a)

Andy is on his holidays/vacation so do enjoy some bonus extra Bugle taken from a recent recording with Anuvab and Alice, along with a hefty chunk of The Gargle - featuring James Nokise and Tom Neenan. Support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this week by: Andy Zaltzman Anuvab Pal Alice Fraser James Nokise Tom Neenan And produced by Chris Skinner and Ped...

Apr 08, 202227 min

The Kremlin Gremlin (4225)

Andy is with Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal as they discuss Joe Biden treating Vladimir Putin like a teenage boy with a BB gun, the sartorial rivalry between Catholics and the Russian Orthodox Church, plus all of the vital commentary on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at The Oscars. This Bugle is pretty great... Support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this...

Mar 30, 202247 minEp. 4225

Zelensky's Tight 16 (4224)

Andy is with Mark Steel and Hari Kondabolu to reflect on Volodymyr Zelensky's plea to US Congress, plus time and why is America fighting it? This Bugle is pretty great... Support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this week by: Andy Zaltzman Hari Kondabolu Mark Steel Produced by Chris Skinner, who is just under six feet tall. Is this relevant? Hosted on A...

Mar 19, 202247 minEp. 4224

Arm in Armageddon (4223)

Andy is with Nish Kumar and Josh Gondelman to look at the global response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Plus tributes are paid to Shane Warne. Care about The Bugle? Support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this week by: Andy Zaltzman Nish Kumar Josh Gondelman Produced by Chris Skinner, who also puts in a fine acting performance, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hosted on ...

Mar 08, 202245 minEp. 4223

Giant Asteroid, War and Dragons (4222)

Andy is with Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal to deliberatly not do Ukraine as the top story (don't worry doom fans, we still cover it). Featuring asteroids, fruit and dragons! Some words... Support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this week by: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Anuvab Pal Produced a Chris Skinner and the Ross Ramsey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Mar 01, 202243 minEp. 4222

The Russian Doll (4221)

Andy is with Neil Delamere and Nato Green as awful news from Ukraine unfolds. Also, who is *the* Russian Doll, is Kristen Dunst even real, frozen winter wangs and San Fran school chaos. Read this, and then click... Support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this week by: Andy Zaltzman Neil Delamere Nato Green Produced by one of the best Chris Skinners Hos...

Feb 22, 202246 minEp. 4221

You're Putin Me Off (4220)

Andy is with Nish Kumar and Lloyd Langford to talk all things spicy, tactical and toxic. Ukraine, WW3 and herbicidal health complete the menu in this week's episode. Does anyone read this? Support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this week by: Andy Zaltzman Nish Kumar Lloyd Langford Produced by Ross Ramsey-Golding and the almighty Chris Skinner. Hosted ...

Feb 16, 202240 minEp. 4220

Biden His Time (4219)

Andy is with Hari Kondabolu and Helen Zaltzman to look up and down at the last year in the USA. Has Biden done anything yet, what about Trump? Is he real? Also, Winter Olympics! Royal News! Groundhog news! Does anyone read this? This show has no ads, support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this week by: Andy Zaltzman Hari Kondabolu Helen Zaltzman Produ...

Feb 09, 202240 minEp. 4219

Ethics, Olympics and Bombogenesis (4218)

Andy is with Alice Fraser and Tiff Stevenson. What's the bombogenesis? Is the Winter Olympics a good thing and OMFG what is happening in Britain right now? Please read this ffs: This show has no ads, support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this week by: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Tiff Stevenson Produced by Ross Ramsey Golding and the legendary Chris Sk...

Feb 02, 202246 minEp. 4218

Ukraine Crumbles, UK cakes (4217)

Andy is with Nish Kumar and Anuvab Pal to discuss where Kiev is safer than Los Angeles, why Britain's Prime Minister can't stop partying, and reflect on just how great the world is right now. Some things to tell you: The Bugle Ashes Urncast wraps up it's first season: http://pod.link/Urncast Our new site is thebuglepodcast.com This show has no ads, support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show wi...

Jan 26, 202247 minEp. 4217

Bonus Bugle - Denmark, Nobel and Oysters

Andy introduces some previously unheard clips covering recent news stories, including: Denmark versus Climate Crisis, corrupt British politicians, Nobel Prize Scientists seem quite brainy, and (of course), cricket. Some things to tell you: The Bugle Ashes Urncast wraps up it's first season: http://pod.link/Urncast Our new site is thebuglepodcast.com This show has no ads, support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and se...

Jan 19, 202226 min

Animals, Bananas and The Pope (4216)

Andy is with Alice Fraser and James Colley (debut) to look at 2022 so far - including multiple animal stories, Papal views on animals and children, and Australia's perfectly normal build up to a tennis tournament. Some things to tell you: The Bugle Ashes Urncast is here: http://pod.link/Urncast Our new site is thebuglepodcast.com This show has no ads, support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show...

Jan 11, 202246 minEp. 4216

Platypus on the Menu! (4215)

Andy is with Tom Ballard, Lloyd Langford (debut) and a room full of excited Buglers to discuss a major new trade deal, balls, and Chile. Plus, it's roughly Christmas. Some things to tell you: The Bugle Ashes Urncast is here: http://pod.link/Urncast Our new site is thebuglepodcast.com This show has no ads, support us via our website with a regular or one off donation Buy a loved one Bugle Merch Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this show with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this we...

Dec 24, 202146 minEp. 4215

The Bugle Review of 2021

A year we'll never forget! Sure, there's been a global plague but lets not forget the other highlights - the storming of the Capitol Building, the American war on women's rights, and the Afghan withdrawal! However we've also had the chance to talk about two guys getting it on with a Creme Egg, the British royal family and a man who, er, put a flare in his bum. Some things to tell you: The Bugle Ashes Urncast is here: http://pod.link/Urncast Our new site is thebuglepodcast.com This show has no ad...

Dec 19, 202148 min

Mad Max and Anti Vax (4214)

Nish Kumar and Alice Fraser join Andy Zaltzman to discuss Britain growing increasingly cynical about the Mad Max chaos being unleashed by the government, including plans to create its very own Guantánamo Bay. Meanwhile anti-vaxxers are using fake arms to get out of the Covid jab, and Jeff Bezos is going to fix the climate by turning down the sun. Some things to tell you: The Bugle Ashes Urncast is here: http://pod.link/Urncast Our new site is thebuglepodcast.com This show has no ads, support us ...

Dec 06, 202147 minEp. 4214

Little Pink Things (4213)

Brand-new parent Alice Fraser welcomes Andy into her family flat in Sydney, Australia to discuss babies, lockdown protest nutters, a cricket captain dick pic, Peppa Pig World, and flappity salmon. Listen to out new series, The Bugle Ashes Urncast: http://pod.link/Urncast Buy a loved one Bugle Merch - NEW Christmas sweaters now on sale! Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of most episodes with actual video. The Bugle is hosted this week by: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser And produced by Chris...

Nov 27, 202141 minEp. 4213

Cox and Butts and old Bread Rolls (4212)

Nish Kumar and Nato Green join Andy for a special edition of the show, focused on COP, corruption, sharks and, er, butt play. We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via OUR NEW WEBSITE thebuglepodcast.com have long enjoyed the opportunity to get: mentions on the show (in the form of lies), merchandise and general sense of wellbeing for supporting this fine work of art. As of this week you can also support the show directly via Apple Podcasts. Our new channel ‘ Team Bu...

Nov 15, 202151 minEp. 4212

Vice Signalling (4211)

Andy is with Stewart Lee (debut) and Felicity Ward to look at Cop 26, government sleaze, teenage boys and Squid Game crypto. Come see us live at Leicester Square Odeon, in London, on 13th November . We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via OUR NEW WEBSITE thebuglepodcast.com have long enjoyed the opportunity to get: mentions on the show (in the form of lies), merchandise and general sense of wellbeing for supporting this fine work of art. As of this week you can als...

Nov 06, 202152 minEp. 4211

Egyptian Robot Artists (4210)

First time Bugler Alison Spittle and Nish Kumar join host Andy Zaltzman to talk all things from Egyptian robots to randy monarchs. Come see us live at Leicester Square Odeon, in London, on 13th November. We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via OUR NEW WEBSITE thebuglepodcast.com have long enjoyed the opportunity to get: mentions on the show (in the form of lies), merchandise and general sense of wellbeing for supporting this fine work of art. As of this week you ca...

Oct 26, 202136 minEp. 4210

Call the COP26 (4209)

Nato Green and Aditi Mittal join host Andy Zaltzman to emit carbon-laden rebukes to the world leaders heading to the climate catastrophe party COP29. Aditi delivers an impassioned appraisal of Shah Rukh Khan's body of work as his son gets in a spot of bother with the authorities, while Nato provides exclusive top-level Striketober picket line tips for any protesting Buglers in wait. Come see us live at Leicester Square Odeon, in London, on 13th November . We are funded entirely by you, the liste...

Oct 20, 202149 minEp. 4209
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