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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

Bonus Bugle: Bugle Episode 92

Andy is in Pakistan so we revisit a classic from The Bugle, where Andy, John talked about things that were happening, including jokes. There's also a new Ask Andy out this week for our paid subscribers! Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 15, 202434 min

Netherlands? More like Nether happened!

This week we visit the moon, discuss sausages v. hostages, and for our friends in New York - what is a bribe? Andy is with Anuvab Pal and Tiff Stevenson in a podcast that is funded by you, the listener... Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 01, 202447 minSeason 6Ep. 4317

Kiss The Hate Away

JD Vance continues to do the opposite of shine, the Labour Party are bad at politics, and who cares about moths? Andy is with Alice Fraser and Hari Kondabolu. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 24, 202444 minSeason 6Ep. 4316

The News: Raining Cats and Dogs

Are Americans eating cats and dogs, and do the British know what a fish looks like? It's another big news week. Andy is with Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard. The Bugle cannot exist without your support, please show it here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Nish Kumar Tom Ballard Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 17, 202448 minSeason 6Ep. 4315

TASK ANDY

As Andy prepares for the launch of Taskmaster, we present a special edition of Ask Andy. The Bugle exists solely because you support us through one off and recurring donations, and we make it worth your while! For more info visit http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate. This episode was written and presented by Andy Zaltzman, Chris Skinner and The Bugle audience. Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 11, 202424 min

Dynamic Pricing means listen now or The Bugle owns your home

Andy is with Ria Lina and Alice Fraser to look at latest news from the world of music, as well as the latest in global political misadventures. And whales. The Bugle cannot exist without your support, please show it here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Ria Lina Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 04, 202444 minEp. 4314

JD Vance: Sofa King Weird

JD Vance did what?!?! (or he didn't, who knows?). It's been a bad month for the MAGA crew, here's a breakdown. Plus gay penguins, burglaries and Alicia Silverstone's poison pilgrimage. The Bugle is funded entirely by our audience. Support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate Written and presented by: Andy Zaltzman Helen Zaltzman Nato Green And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 27, 202446 minSeason 6Ep. 4313

2024 so far. Perfectly normal.

What a year it has been! The Bugle takes a look at some highlights from 2024 so far, featuring Donald Trump, Taylor Swift, Google and a snap UK election. The Bugle will return after a summer recess. Written and presented by Andy Zaltzman, Nish Kumar, Alice Fraser, Chris Addison, Anuvab Pal, Tiff Stevenson, Nato Green, Josh Gondelman. And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 12, 202438 min

The Bugle 🧡 London 2012

Andy revisits London 2012, when he abandoned everyone and everything to watch hundreds of hours of sport. The Bugle will return after a summer recess. Written and presented by Andy Zaltzman And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 03, 202427 min

Shroedinger’s President: 12 minutes in a McDonald's Drive-Thru?

Joe Biden steps aside and Kamala Harris steps up.  Celebrities line up to give Harris their approval, while an interesting vote of confidence for Donald Trump from his running mate comes to light. CloudStrike reveals how fragile every element of your life is, but humanity can fight back against tech via the medium of fishcakes.  Stressed? Thank your favourite deity that the Olympics are here to distract us.  The Bugle will return after a summer recess. Written and presented by: An...

Jul 25, 202438 minSeason 6Ep. 4312

Benjamin Big Red Button

Andy, Tom Ballard and Chris Addison debate if an assassination attempt on Donald Trump has killed Joe Biden’s chances in the presidential race.  What could Gareth Southgate have learnt from Sir Francis Drake? And, will Buglers help set a new record? (Please don’t.) This all happens because you, the global public, fund it, support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.com Written and presented by: Andy Zaltzman Tom Ballard Chris Addison And produced by Rich Jarman, Chris Skinner and Laur...

Jul 16, 202449 minSeason 6Ep. 4311

Britain Votes For Basic Competence

The UK has danced with democracy - here's Andy and Mark Steel with their take on a momentous day. This all happens because you, the global public, fund it, support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.com Written and presented by: Andy Zaltzman Mark Steel And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 05, 202444 minSeason 6Ep. 4310

Trump Can Now Legally Eat Puppies

Andy and Alice fly through the latest election action in the UK, USA and France. Plus, Elon Musk is up to stuff. And we analyse Beyonce's name. Expect a 2nd episode this week... with election news! This all happens because you, the global public, fund it, support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.com Written and presented by: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 03, 202446 minSeason 6Ep. 4309

Puns: Primed, Administered

Andy delivered a manifesto of puns to an astonished audience in the record of Bugle 4308, here it is! This all happens because you, the global public, fund it, support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.com Written and presented by: Andy Zaltzman The Victims were: Nish Kumar Tiff Stevenson Anuvab Pal The Bloomsbury Theatre audience And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 28, 202410 min

Springtime for Rishi

Could it get any worse for the Tories, or is Rishi Sunak basing his election campaign on The Producers? Andy is with Nish Kumar, Tiff Stevenson and Anuvab Pal for an election special. Expect a 2nd episode this week... with puns! This all happens because you, the global public, fund it, support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.com/ Written and presented by: Andy Zaltzman Tiff Stevenson Anuvab Pal Nish Kumar And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Cover art by @TradePhotographer Hosted on A...

Jun 26, 202453 minSeason 6Ep. 4308

We Shall Flounder On The Beaches

The UK election rumbles on, an old Irish man was not as he seemed, some (but only some) countries want peace in Ukraine, and sports news: hot dog eating. This all happens because you, the global public, fund it, support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.com/ Written and presented by: Andy Zaltzman Ria Lina Neil Delamere And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 18, 202446 minSeason 6Ep. 4307

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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
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