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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

The Early Naughties are Back!

What next for Hamas? Time to celebrate a year of Rishi? English cricket? Phew, science news! Andy is with Nish and Hari. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW ! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Hari Kondabolu Nish Kumar And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 31, 202343 minSeason 6Ep. 4279

Shafts Of Hope: Pikachu Rampage

Everyone has an opinion on the Middle East, but this week The Bugle also has an opinion on mannequins, robots and Pokemon. Andy is with Ria Lina and Tiff Stevenson PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW ! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Tiff Stevenson Ria Lina And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 24, 202348 minSeason 6Ep. 4278

Who needs the Middle East when you have Badger Cam?

What do audiences care about in major news weeks? Well it's not the situation in the Middle East, or the USA or Australia - it's badgers and foxes. Also, when is a Kenyan Lawyer not a lawyer? When he wins every case, apparently. Plus, cricket. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW ! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Anuvab Pal Sami Shah And produced by Chris Skinner ...

Oct 18, 202348 minEp. 4277

(More) Sh*t Happens

A week where Russia contemplate pacifism and China make sense. Oh. Also, the US House Speaker gets Shaboinked out of office and the British Conservative receive less than positive reviews from their conference. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW ! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Nato Green And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Aca...

Oct 10, 202347 minEp. 4276

Bonus Britain Bugle!

A special edition of the show, recorded live at the Leicester Square Theatre, profiling Britain today. Ouch, it's not good. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW ! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Chris Addison And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 03, 202327 min

Cormack McCarthy's Spring Break

Have the Gates of Hell opened? What do we do with all these rhinos? Does the UK even have a north? And who is in the bin this week? Rupert Murdoch, that's who! PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW ! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Ian Smith Josh Gondelman And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 26, 202347 minSeason 6Ep. 4275

The Crowd Heckled 'Sexy!'

Humans in space, Bees on earth and Kim in Russia. Telling jokes about these things: Andy Zaltzman (now officially sexy), Chris Addison and Alice Fraser. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW ! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Chris Addison And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 18, 202344 minSeason 6Ep. 4274

G20: Homeopathic Diplomacy

What's the point in the G20? Why is 'Bharat' controversial? Why did Brit's care about the latest convict escape? And who needs brittle concrete? Andy answers all these questions (and more) with Tom Ballard and Nish Kumar. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW ! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Nish Kumar Tom Ballard And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hos...

Sep 12, 202347 minSeason 6Ep. 4273

Why The F*** Not

We're back, with a visit to the G20 summit, and ponder India's role in the world. Including: Why would India fly a rocket to the sun? Also, the writers strike is happening, and what is a lion doing on the loose in Karachi? PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW ! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Anuvab Pal And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner H...

Sep 05, 202343 minSeason 6Ep. 4272

Orcas, AI, Idiots: A summer feast

Andy is recovering from the cricket so here are some brand new sections we held back, just in case, featuring Chris Addison, Hari Kondabolu, Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal. AI, mad science and Orcas all make the cut. Listen to the latest Bugle Ashes Zaltzcast and buy our new book: https://thebuglepodcast.com The Bugle was presented and written by... Andy Zaltzman Hari Kondabolu Chris Addison Alice Fraser Anuvab Pal And produced by... Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Aug 17, 202340 min

It's Seriously F**king Hot

It's the last episode of The Bugle before the summer hiatus and it is getting hot in here as the world melts in searing heat. Will there be a world left by the time we plan to return? Away from climate collapse, the EU are dishing out hazardous chemicals, India are escaping the planet by sending a rocket to the moon, and Novak Djokovic is still bouncing his tennis ball. Listen to the latest Bugle Ashes Zaltzcast and buy our new book: https://thebuglepodcast.com The Bugle was presented and writte...

Jul 18, 202349 minEp. 4271

NATO commits to committing to Ukraine, one day

Nato, sort of, commits to Ukraine, it's Zuck v Musk and major India news as high speed trains take on goats. Plus, a reading from D'Ancey LaGuarde! Listen to the latest Bugle Ashes Zaltzcast and buy our new book: http://thebuglepodcast.com The Bugle was presented and written by... Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Anuvab Pal D'Ancey LaGuarde And produced by... Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 13, 202350 minEp. 4270

Earth Spins Off Own Axis In Attempt To Escape From Itself

Why is the world literally breaking off it's own axis? What next for Jair Bolsonaro? What's up the US Supreme Court (other than the obvious)? And Why is Australia burying both its heads, and waste, in the sand? Listen to the latest Bugle Ashes Zaltzcast and buy our new book: http://thebuglepodcast.com The Bugle was presented and written by... Andy Zaltzman Tom Ballard Josh Gondelman And produced by... Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 03, 202345 minEp. 4269

The Hot Dog Mercenary

Our take on Russia's short-lived civil war, serious enough for Putin to keep his shirt on. Plus, it's Musk v. Zuckerberg, Modi v. human rights and, er, a Russian man on a building site v. Australia. Some important notices: Buy our D'Ancey LaGuarde book, now on pre-order: https://unbound.com/books/the-dancey-laguarde-reader/ Support Producer Chris's ride for Sea Watch, protecting displaced people crossing the Med: https://sea-watch.org/en/donate/fundraise/?cfd=hk07z Listen to our Ashes special se...

Jun 27, 202347 minEp. 4268

Horndog Special

The original Horndog finally checks out, Andy, Alice and Anuvab note Silvio Berlusconi's *incredible* life. Also, slightly younger imitations Boris Johnson and Donald Trump are up to no good. What a tribute. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Anuvab Pal Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 14, 202352 minEp. 4267

The Bugle Welcomes Our Alien Overlords

It's official - the aliens have landed! Do we care? Will they take us to our leaders? Also, what was Button Moon? Plus, a bad week for God and his 'filthy books'. Also, Biden gets closer to the floor than was ideal, the lengths people will go to for their phones, and the latest entries to the Wall of Fame. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Anuvab Pal Tiff Stevenson Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on ...

Jun 06, 202347 minEp. 4266

Future Of Humanity Update

Billionaire vampires, DNA hacking, vaping; all indicators of the state of humankind. Andy is with Hari Kondabolu and Chris Addison Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Chris Addison Hari Kondabolu Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 202348 minEp. 4265

Assad Day For World Peace

Bashar Al Assad is back, LMFAO. Also, G7, Suella Braverman, sinking New York and kissing. Andy is with Josie Long and Nish Kumar Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Josie Long Nish Kumar Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 202346 minEp. 4264

World News Update

A quick tour through the US (Trump, urghh), Moscow (nice tank, dude), Pakistan (spin your way out of this) Australia (is it on fire or flooding) and, thankfully, space, where you can finally get a half decent meal. Andy is with Alice Fraser and Neil Delamere Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Neil Delamere Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

May 16, 202345 minEp. 4263

Anachronistic Cosplay Fetishism

What happened at the Coronation of Chuck III? The Bugle reveals all. Plus, giant penis drawing and dead whale on beach. All perfectly regular things. Andy is with Ria Lina and Ian Smith. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Ria Lina Ian Smith Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Recorded in the shed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 10, 202345 minEp. 4262

Know Your Place, Serfs

It's a Coronation Special! Andy is with Mark Steel and Tom Ballard to find out what really happens when an old man is enmonarched. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Mark Steel Tom Ballard Produced by Chris Skinner, Ped Hunter and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 02, 202346 minEp. 4261

A Collection Of Perfectly Normal Stories From Across America

A trip across America, where every state seems to be having some, er, issues. Also, Dominic Raab is a bully, and the pope gives King Charles a weird, and fake, gift. We only survive thanks to listener donations. Please support us monthly or one off to keep this fine show running: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate - new premium merch being ordered at the end of April so make sure you're on board! Why not check out Tiff's show Catharsis: https://pod.link/Tiny . Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Nato Green ...

Apr 22, 202345 minEp. 4260

Kashmir, Cash and Cojones

India descends into 'Etsy Fascism', fake money takes real power and ball sacks; how do you make them beautiful? Andy is with Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal. We only survive thanks to listener donations. Please support us monthly or one off to keep this fine show running: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate - new premium merch being ordered at the end of April so make sure you're on board! Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman A...

Apr 15, 202345 minEp. 4259

Bugle Special: Terrible Brits and the original F*ckeulogy

Andy, Nish and Felicity look at Brits in Amsterdam, and the environment (spoiler, it's bad). Plus we revisit the original f*ckeulogy, Alice introduces us to modern cockroach mating and Tiff Stevenson meets Mark Thomas. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Nish Kumar Felicity Ward John Oliver Alice Fraser Josh Gondelman Gabe Mollica Tiff Stevenson Mark Thomas Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Produced by Chris Skinner, Ped Hunter and Laura Turner. Hosted o...

Apr 08, 202342 min

The Penitentiary President

Andy is with Nish and Felicity to check in on Trump's legal troubles, AI (no joking) and how Grindr saved a cat. We only survive thanks to listener donations. Please support us monthly or one off to keep this fine show running: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate - new premium merch being ordered at the end of April so make sure you're on board! Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Felicity Ward Nish Kumar Produced by Chris...

Apr 01, 202340 minEp. 4258

Boris Johnson's Testimony Proves There Is No God

Andy is with Josh and Tiff to look at the global happiness index, Donald Trump's increasingly desperate attempts to make noise, Boris Johnson's grilling, and the right to be rude. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Josh Gondelman Tiff Stevenson Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 25, 202344 minEp. 4257

Sea Sore

Andy, Alice and Neil celebrate a major sea treaty, sure it will go well. Also, Octopus armies, small boats and politicians with a foot in the deep sea and a foot in the gutter. Plus, SVB. It's a bank, apparently, and everything is fine. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Neil Delamere Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 19, 202346 minEp. 4256

WTF? We'll tell you the f**k

Josie Long makes her debut on The Bugle, joining Nato Green and Andy Zaltzman to wade through the latest bullshit. This week, Rupert Murdoch testifying that Fox News endorsed electoral fraud falsehoods, Matt Hancock's lockdown-era Whatsapps, and of course the animal-friendly anointing oil to be used in the coronation of King Charles III. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Nato Green Josie Long Produced by Ped Hunter, Ch...

Mar 08, 202344 minEp. 4255

Berlusconi, Brexit and, er, Roald Dahl

Andy introduces some classic and unheard moments, including the (premature) end of Berlusconi, the language of Roald Dahl and Brexit's 3rd birthday. Plus, fine moments from Catharsis with Tiff Stevenson and Athena Kugblenu and The Gargle with Ria Lina and John Luke Roberts. Support us: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate Listen to Top Stories: https://pod.link/TopStories Listen to Catharsis: https://pod.link/Tiny Listen to The Gargle: https://pod.link/Gargle Featuring: Andy Zaltzman John Oliver Al...

Mar 02, 202335 min

Britain's Rail Network Is Almost As Good As Ukraine's

How does a modern president get to their meetings? By a 10 hour train journey of course! Also, Republicans hate America, look out for Super Pig, and India's battle with the BBC. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Nish Kumar Anuvab Pal Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 23, 202349 minEp. 4254
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