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(Strong)men Making Friends

Sep 10, 2025•49 min•Season 6Ep. 4351
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Episode description

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined byĀ Alice FraserĀ andĀ Nato GreenĀ for a world tour through...


šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ In China, the latestĀ ā€œconferenceā€Ā brings together a rogues’ gallery of global strongmen. At least it’s nice to seeĀ Men Having Friends—even if those friends are terrifying.

šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø In the US, the rebrandedĀ Department of WarĀ makes a bold statement, and bad rhymes.

šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§ Meanwhile in the UK, the government is serving up yet anotherĀ omnishambles

⚽ And in sport: once again, Trump nearly ruined it. Because of course he did.


Plus we announce major guests for our live show...exciting! #JohnnyShowbiz


šŸŽ§Ā Support The Bugle!Ā Get bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and that smug Team Bugle glow:Ā thebuglepodcast.com


šŸ“ŗ WatchĀ Realms UnknownĀ on YouTube, and pick upĀ A Passion for PassionĀ here:Ā Bookshop.org


Produced byĀ Chris SkinnerĀ andĀ Laura Turner.

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