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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 4012 – Bashfulness and Shame

Andy is joined by Anuvab Pal, who brings with him a series of literally enormous questions. Is Trump any worse than Catherine the Great? Should Andy start consulting for Mexico, and how much should a Chinese football team pay for a total novice? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 201747 min

Bugle 4011 – George W Bush Nostalgia

2017 – set to be the best year since 2015, brings a new Bugle with Andy Zaltzman and Nish Kumar. This week it's Brexit resignations, Trump tantrums and MASSIVE CHICKEN NEWS. Plus, technology, who cares? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 07, 201746 min

Bugle 4010 – Christmas special!

Who needs Christmas? 2016 does. Andy and Helen share a few Christmas tales, play some games and look back at some extreme Christmases of the past. May contain murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 201641 min

Bugle 4009 – Trump, Turkey & Trains

Andy Zaltzman is joined by Anuvab Pal to discuss India's national anthem, Erdogan's attempt to save the Lira and a strong batch of new global despots. Plus it's India v Great Britain in The Great Train Off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 201647 min

Bugle 4008 – Citation Needed

Andy and Nish report on the latest experiments with democracy in Europe and look at the latest actions of Donald Trump and Boris Johnson. Plus – India Jones, traffic lights and your letters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 201645 min

Bugle 4007 – Mid Atlantica

Andy is joined by Wyatt Cenac to look at the latest developments either side of the Atlantic, plus Fidel Castro and buckets of gold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 03, 201644 min

Bugle 4006 – Zaltzman Showdown

Helen Zaltzman co-hosts in Andy's shed this week. Tony Blair emerges for another go at something or other in the UK, in America a recount makes the headlines and Andy premieres the premier weekly Donald Trump Bugle feature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 201646 min

Bugle 4005 – Who Do I Bribe?

In a break from Brexit and electogeddon, The Bugle turns it's eyes on India, with RotW correspondent Anuvab Pal. Includes corruption, queues, statues and an obligatory overseas look at the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 201643 min

Bugle 4004 – ZERO DT

Andy and Hari Kondabolu try and fail to make sense of the US Presidential election. Also – why are McDonalds taking legal action against a whole city, and why did Andy think this was a good week to do ONE OF HIS HATE CRIMES? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 201642 min

Bugle 4003 – Vote Rochelle

Andy is joined by Wyatt Cenac to discuss the final days of the US elections – what would Trump do in his 1st 100 days, and why is Hilary 'an' Antichrist? Plus, sleep news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 05, 201639 min

Bugle 4002 – Where’s MY Knighthood?

Nish Kumar joins Andy this time to discuss Britain post-Brexit, the refugee crisis and the Chicago Cubs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 201642 min

Bugle 4001 – Tony The Tiger RIP

Andy is joined by Hari Kondabolu to discuss the US Election, Finland's birthday and pumpkin spice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 201641 min

Buglemas Eve – A Preview

Andy introduces you to your new best friends. Plus, finally someone has the balls to satirise Cyclocross Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 201626 min

A Bugle update

An update on the NEW NEW Bugle... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 201617 min

Bugle 294 – The Chainsaw of Futuristic Justice

We're back and we left it to buglers to pick the topics – Trump, Brexit, Bacon and Leicester City are top of your list. #Bugle2016 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 201639 min

Bugle 293 – Slow cook democracy

Andy and John look at the runners and riders for the US elections and have a look at the chaos at FIFA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 201531 min

Bugle 291- Resistible force versus movable object

John celebrates being on the same list as Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin and The Bugle gives it's take on the British election campaign so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 201528 min

Bugle 290 – Love Letters

It's a letters special, featuring Spain, Iran and worried Buglers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 201530 min

Bugle 289 – Turbo Russia

Russia becomes a parody of itself, says John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 06, 201528 min

Bugle 288 – Bear Sick

Polar Bears are having a bad time. Here's how bad... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 201524 min

Bugle 287 – Ecuadoh!

John has the latest on his beef with Ecuador, and a Ukraine update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 201526 min

Bugle 286 – Greekonomics

Greece elects a new leader and Europe freaks out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 201530 min

Bugle 285 – Where’s Bono?

World leaders head to Davos, but the big question has to be asked... where's Bono? You can donate to Michelle's fund here: www.gofundme.com/this-is-michelle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 201534 min

Bugle 284 – Too Hot For Print

http://www.gofundme.com/this-is-michelle Unity March, Oscars, Birmingham, Orthodox censors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 201531 min

Bugle 283 – #JeSuisCharlie

A show dedicated to all the people of the world who aren't arseholes. Happy 2015! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 09, 201531 min

Bugle 282 – Twas the Dick before Christmas

Finally, Andy and John put the best of the worst against eachother in a battle of international dickery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 201439 min

Bugle 281 – One star review

Andy and John discuss the latest on the CIA and their 'aggressive quizzing'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 201438 min

The Bugle 280 – On the wAI out

Robots are taking over, and we have an exclusive interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 06, 201434 min
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