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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 204 – What the Feck

Andy and John prepare for life post Olympics, paying tribute to the greatest diver of all time. In other news, Madonna starts a Pussy Riot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 201238 min

Bugle 203 – No medals for Syria

This Bugle sounds like what a Bugle would sound like if Andy and John had spent the last watching the Olympics and nothing less. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 03, 201243 min

Bugle 202 – Sport!

It's London! It's 2012! That means one thing – SPORT! Oh, and more on the Romneyshambles and North Korea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 201242 min

Bugle 201 – Dirty bankers

Bankers are bad, mermaids don't exist and the Olympics are near. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 201240 min

Bugle 200 – The horn dog returneth!

The Bugle celebrates it's 200th edition with the return of two old favourites. Also in the news, evil bankers are making us learn boring things, and Kim Jong Un reveals his virility. Plus, should we fire missiles at the rain? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 201248 min

The Bugle – Andy Zaltzman Speaks

With the 200th Bugle just a week away, Andy Zaltzman takes his turn to take listener questions. Producer Chris asks the questions, excellently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 06, 201215 min

The Bugle – John Oliver Speaks

As The Bugle prepares to celebrate a fine double century, producer Chris puts some listener questions to John Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 201212 min

Bugle 199 – This is an ex-president!

Andy and John bring the latest from Egypt where democracy and the health of it's former leader are teetering on the edge. In other news, wealthy Brits are treating tax as a voluntary act of philanthropy, a Syrian has big brass balls and the US gets in knots over knitting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 201245 min

Bugle 198 – Warm up and melt down

The world prepares for another half-arsed attempt to save itself, sheep are unleased on London 2012, Elvis is alive, and Andy gives the most complete analysis of the Eurozone crisis yet, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 201238 min

Bugle 197 – Singing in the Reign

A reviewbilee of the Queen's festivities. Plus, in other news; killer terrorist furniture causes chaos and Euro 2012 begins to a chorus of jeers and pessimism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 08, 201239 min

Bugle 196 – Jubilee Special

The Bugle celebrates 60 years of the Q-Unit. In other news, Obama's kill list, the UN is unimpressed with Syria and doctoring the pension contributions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 01, 201241 min

Bugle 195 – A drop of Reagan’s Blood

The latest news from the Egyptian elections, hosting it's 1st democratic election in 7000 years, and from London 2012, where there are many missiles on buildings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 201238 min

Bugle 194 – Global Election Round Up

So what's been happening at the ballot box in Mexico, Russia, Greece and France? The Bugle investigates. Plus, Obama shows Cameron how to inspire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 201246 min

Bugle 193 – Happy Deathiversary!

Osama Bin Laden's death commemoration special! Plus Gingrich promises holograms and 32% of the people of Britain have spoken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 04, 201237 min

Bugle 192 – Uncle Rupert is the real victim

Kindly Uncle Rupert meets Lord Leveson, France goes to the polls, Newt makes a statement and Israel and Palestine become penpals. And this is how a Bugler cooks... http://thebuglepodcast.com/?p=317 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 201241 min

Bugle 191 – A secret servicing

Sex scandal special! Plus, penguin eats newt, town proposes shocking name change and producer Chris is set to win the London Mararthon. Support him here: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/HackneyEmpire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 201241 min

Bugle 190 – Santorum splashes out

The Republican race to win the right to lose hots up. Plus a Titanic celebration and rowing about rowing. http://thebuglepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 201243 min

Bugle 189 – ‘Like eating Bill Cosby’

Andy and John finally deliver an Antarctic special, plus Chinese art news, and a new season in the US version of Rounders. Recorded in a special location. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 06, 201244 min

Bugle 188 – Gentlemen, start your engines!

It's panic stations at the fuel pumps, as the public waste money that could be more wisely invested in a meal with the Prime Minister or funding a Republican candidate campaign. Failing that, a tepid working class pasty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 201236 min

The Bugle Q&A, vol 1

A listener generated Q&A. If it's bad, it's your fault http://thebuglepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 201214 min

Bugle 187 – The President’s Playlist

Assad's account gets hacked, anonymous Brit visits the US and ugly dog dies. Visit http://thebuglepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 201243 min

Bugle 186 – An Insult to Civic Society

Together in New York! Andy and John round up the latest global election news and take an unorthodox mathematics test. http://thebuglepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 09, 201243 min

Bugle 185 – Burning Rings Of Steel

How is London getting on with the Olympics? How wet is Angela Merkel? What have News International been up to? http://thebuglepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 02, 201240 min

Bugle 184 – Wangderlust

Following the Lady Special, now The Bugle presents a Man Special. Except the latest hot news on the 'Y' chromosome, and other droobler based stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 201236 min

Bugle 183 – Bugle Lady Special

It's been a bad week if you are of the opposite gender to Andy and John, so The Bugle shows some sisterly solidarity. May contain mentions of the Taleban, and Rick Santorum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 201240 min

Bugle 182 – Stockpiling Humanity

Maldiviacs revolt, Capello quits, Syria sinks, and Dickens dives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 201239 min

Bugle 181 – A Knight’s Fail

Syria slips further, Mitt the Mighty, and Sir Fred is dead. Well, not dead, just Fred. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 03, 201237 min

Bugle 180 – The truth about lies

Lies, damn lies and cricket statistics. Plus, a round up of presidential news, what's driving Canada over the edge, and the battle for Saddam's butt cheek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 201244 min

Bugle 179 – Playas gon play

This week – oh PIPA, Republican't candidates and Craptain Italia. Remember to #savethebugle at http://www.thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 201244 minSeason 2Ep. 179
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