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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 Bugle's 600th episode special!

Another bad week for Rishi, Trump has guns(!) and the latest from the Indian and Mexican elections. It's an action packed Bugle and you can see some clips on Tim Tok and YouTube all week. This all happens because you fund it, support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.com/ Written and presented by: Andy Zaltzman Nish Kumar Alice Fraser Nato Green Chris Skinner And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Thanks to the team at Leicester Square theatre and Go Faster Stripes. Plus Trade Photographe...

Jun 10, 202450 minSeason 6Ep. 4306

Trump: Guilty Of Being Himself

Trump is convicted of being himself, Narendra Modi engages with god, and North Korea incites a prank war. Andy Zaltzman is with Josh Gondelman and Anuvab Pal. PAID SUBSCRIBERS - get all this and an exclusive extra story in your podfeed now! To become a premium Bugler and get loads of great stuff, go here: http://thebuglepodcast.com This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Anuvab Pal Josh Gondelman And producer by Chris Skinner, Scarlett O'Malley and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. ...

Jun 02, 202445 minSeason 6Ep. 4305

The Reverse Raymond Briggs

The UK's most exciting election race of all time is ip and running! The Bugle has an exclusive update. Plus, gay animals are attacking our children, apparently. Andy is with Josie Long and Tom Ballard. Become a Bugle subscriber to keep us alive and receive exclusive content, including our subscriber only show 'Ask Andy'. This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Tom Ballard Josie Long And producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

May 26, 202444 minSeason 6Ep. 4304

Hot Girl Summer Indictment Tour

Andy, Hari and Tiff on Trump v Biden v Brain Worms. Plus, societal roles of women and diversity, endangered species, the misbehavior of vegetables, and Irish-American relationship. You can now watch our sold out live show on 8th June, wherever you are in the world: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose. This episod...

May 20, 202445 minSeason 6Ep. 4303

Bonus: Frogs, Seagulls and Bees

What do the UN think about climate change (clue: ouch), plus animal news, lots of animal news. All previously unheard moments from The Bugle, with Nish Kumar, Alice Fraser, Hari Kondabolu, Ahir Shah, Anuvab Pal and Al Barrie This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Alastair Barrie Nish Kumar Hari Kondabolu Anuvab Pal Ian Smith Ahir Shah And producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 13, 202432 min

Sunak Without A Trace

America's political climate, British elections, Scotland's political scene, and the future of AI. Andy is joined by co-hosts Alice Fraser, her newborn, and Alistair Barrie. Plus, when was the Eiffel Tower discovered? Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose. This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Alastair Barrie And produce...

May 05, 202440 minSeason 6Ep. 4302

News from Space: It's Boring

Are we paying full attention to the apocalypse? Horses rampaging through the streets, chocolate dying off, cicadas, messages from space - pay attention sheeple! Andy Zaltzman is with Ian Smith and Anuvab Pal. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose. This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Anuvab Pal Ian Smith And producer by Chris Skinn...

Apr 27, 202447 minSeason 6Ep. 4301

Trump on Trial!

Trump goes on trial, Truss gets published, and India trusts Modi. Plus Chechens need to learn new dance moves. Andy is with Hari Kondabolu and Ahir Shah, who makes his Bugle debut. Welcome Ahir! Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose. This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Hari Kondabolu Ahir Shah And producer by Chris Skinner and Lau...

Apr 21, 202448 minSeason 6Ep. 4300

Razing Arizona

Arizona has done a good job of disgracing itself this week, and it's not even our top story! Is it Israel? Is it espionage? No, it's the sun, the naughty sun! A new Ask Andy is in your feed. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose. This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Nish Kumar And producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Tu...

Apr 14, 202449 minSeason 6Ep. 4299

Up Sh*t Creek, aka The Thames

How bad are UK waterways? Just ask the entrants from 'The' Boat Race. Also, Lego attack the police and D'Ancey Laguarde has a new novel out. Recorded at The Lowry in Salford, with Tiff Stevenson and Alice Fraser. A new Ask Andy is in your feed. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose. This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser...

Apr 08, 202438 minSeason 6Ep. 4298

Literally Anybody Else

Who do the American public want at the forefront of their democracy? Maybe it's Literally Anybody Else? But beware what you wish for. Also, Scotland embraces hate and New Zealand fights dolphins. Andy Zaltzman is with James Nokise and Josh Gondelman, in Edinburgh. A new Ask Andy is hitting your feed this week. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose. A ...

Mar 31, 202441 minSeason 6Ep. 4297

Why are soccer kits so woke?

To understand why so many things are going wrong on a macro level, The Bugle zooms in on society this week, in the hope that it explains a few things. Including - are hot cross buns offensive, what's up with all our food, are football kits woke and whatever Trump is banging on about. Recorded in Leeds, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Ria Lina and Nato Green. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a n...

Mar 26, 202447 minSeason 6Ep. 4296

Democracy swings (and misses) into action

It's the year of democracy! Just look how it's playing out in India and Russia. Or don't. Also - Royal news, or is there no news? Plus - leaf blowers! Andy is with Anuvab Pal and Alice Fraser, plus Producer Chris. Recorded at the Warwick Arts Centre. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose. This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Alice ...

Mar 19, 202442 minSeason 6Ep. 4295

A Barbiturate Girl In a Barbaric World

Super Tuesday, the end of Theresa May, Quantum Computers and bees all in the news this week. It's a long way from a family show, with Neil Delamere and Nato Green in Birmingham and Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman in Cambridge. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a...

Mar 12, 202440 minSeason 6Ep. 4294

A World of Pure AImagination

AI warehouse Wonka gives us one of the stories of the year, plus despots buying crazy gifts, billionaire weddings and weirdos getting elected. Plus, what's an appropriate logo for a business? Andy is with Josie Long, Felicity Ward and Anuvab Pal. This show was recorded in Glasgow and Norwich. We are on tour! Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose. PLUS...

Mar 05, 202448 minSeason 1Ep. 4293

Fighting Ceasefire With Ceasefire

What a glorious week - politicians fighting like children over how to achieve peace, a Russian whodunnit (we all know), Trump put the sneak into sneaker. And some astronaut bullshit, they really are full of it. Plus, let's get sad about an owl. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 in...

Feb 27, 202446 minSeason 6Ep. 4292

Australia - Ireland - USA - Classic Live Bugles

Andy introduces some fine moments from live Bugles past - from the debuts of Alice Fraser, Tom Ballard and Josh Gondelman, to David O'Doherty's brilliant Irish history guide. Get tickets to the forthcoming live show: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/ live Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose. This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Al...

Feb 20, 202424 min

AI is taking over the world!

Andy Zaltzman (South London) is joined by Hari Kondabolu in Brooklyn, New York and Neil Delamere in Dublin, Ireland. - Imran Khan claims election win with AI victory speech - Volcano scrolls deciphered by AI - Exclusive extracts of Julius Caesar's diary - Trump v Biden: two elderly men arguing publicly about who's going to end the world - Tucker Carlson's softball Vladimir Putin interview - plus post-Super Bowl analysis Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Cl...

Feb 14, 202448 minSeason 6Ep. 4291

UPDATE: America is still f---ing mad

Recording together in Andy's shed surrounded by cricket memorabilia, are Nish Kumar and Chris Addison. On this week's episode: Trump vs Swift: a 'powder keg of stupidity' Super Bowl LVIII conspiracy theories Joe Biden calling Benjamin Netanyau a 'bad f---ing guy' Tucker Carlson meeting Vladimir Putin Rishi Sunak's Rwanda policy bet with Piers Morgan Liz Truss launching PopCon Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode...

Feb 07, 202447 minSeason 6Ep. 4290

50 Minutes of Bias

Please perceive this show to be full of good jokes. Can you tell the difference between evidence and perception? Why? Well it's a focus on the latest target of the Tory culture wars - Andy. Plus, India build a massive controversial religious building, which, if you choose, can be perceived as a non story. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose. PLUS: B...

Jan 30, 202450 minSeason 6Ep. 4289

Trump Exclusive: The Moon Is Woke

It's US primary season, does it mean anything? Also, what do kids' words say about us, why sending people to Rwanda may be complicated, and angry AI bots reveal how close they are to humanity. Andy is with Ria Lina and Josh Gondelman. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! ...

Jan 23, 202440 minSeason 6Ep. 4288

World War Three!? Watch This Space!

Who are the Houthis and are we at war with them? What is going on with the British Post Office? And can people stop building tunnels? Plus... technology and a Bugle cocktail challenge. with Nish Kumar and Nato Green. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! It's your last chan...

Jan 16, 202448 minSeason 6Ep. 4287

Contests, Conflicts and The Zaltzprime

It's the big one! US elections, UK elections! Other weird stuff keeps happening! And we have a new number: The Zaltzprime! Andy, Alice and Anuvab start the year with a bang. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! It's your last chance to get your name on the artwork. Become a premium member NOW ! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episod...

Jan 10, 202445 minSeason 6Ep. 4286

Is 2023 Over Yet? Oh, and Merry Christmas

NOTE: Possible Santa related content not suitable for young believers. Andy is with Josh Gondelman and Alice Fraser. Well gang, we've almost made it to the end of the year. This is the week's news, sadly news continues to happen. What a joy 2023 has been. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! It's your last chance to get your name on the artwork. Become a premium member NOW ! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by...

Dec 22, 202351 minSeason 6Ep. 4285

The Climate Crisis Is Over!

We've solved the global climate crisis! Well done all our world leaders. Also, the UK keeps throwing cash at Rwanda and we have a tourism special. Andy is with Tiff Stevenson and Neil Delamere. 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 Neil Delamere Tiff Stevenson And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Dec 16, 202346 minSeason 6Ep. 4284

Quirks and Perks - BONUS BUGLE!

Unheard cuts from recent Bugle shows with Andy, Alice Fraser, Stewart Lee, Felicity Ward, James Nokise and Mark Steel. We are touring the UK in the spring. Get tickets at thebuglepodcast.com . PLUS paid subscribers will get their third episode of Ask Andy in their feed next week AND Top Tier SUPER BUGLERS - you have until the end of the year to become a top tier subscriber and get your name on the artwork. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode w...

Dec 11, 202322 min

Good COP Bad COP

Stewart Lee and Felicity Ward join Andy with a focus on the environment from a UK perspective. Icebergs, COP 28, Axolotls and the Parthenon Marbles are all in the news. A note to Josie Long to listen to this episode. 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 Felicity Ward Stewart Lee And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hoste...

Dec 02, 202346 minSeason 6Ep. 4283

Oppenheimlich: Bugle Word Of The Year

Discover our words of 2023, plus the latest from the Covid enquiry, the Middle East, and rats. So many rats. 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 Mark Steel Alice Fraser And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 25, 202346 minSeason 6Ep. 4282

The World Drifts Into Anti-Semanticism

The APEC summit in San Francisco gets people onto the streets, except the homeless. Also, Bernie Sanders gets cross, the Middle East is very complicated, and David Cameron has a new job. Plus, is there a god? 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 Nato Green Alistair Barrie And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Ac...

Nov 18, 202344 minSeason 6Ep. 4281

Politics: An Audition For Reality TV

Echoes of History including some half-apologies, some 'legacy' issues in the Middle East, and expensive food. And, is Suella Braverman stupid? Just ask her colleagues. 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 James Nokise And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Nov 11, 202346 minSeason 6Ep. 4280
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