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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. Follow us on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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London, United Kingdom

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Radiotopia

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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. Follow us on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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English

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Episodes
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Peace On Earth!

2/18/2025
Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman join Andy Zaltzman for another sharp-witted dive into the world’s chaos. This week, the team look for light in the darkness of President Trump's latest shenanigans, including his long-overdue war on paper straws, plus there is exciting news of the world's first naturally occurring frittata. Listen in for top-tier satire, incisive analysis, and the usual dose of nonsense. 💰 Support The Bugle: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate 🎧 Listen to Realms Unknown https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/realms-unknown 🎙 Featuring: Andy Zaltzman, Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman 🎛 Produced by: Chris Skinner & Ped Hunter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:53:17

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Woke Submarine exclusive

2/11/2025
The Bugle Takes a Breather – But the Nonsense Continues! We're giving the world a chance to calm down (or at least try) while The Bugle takes a short break. But fear not! We've stitched together some top-tier, totally bogus Bugle bits just for you. In this special episode: 🔹 Never-before-heard woke submarine news 🔹 A timeless, fart-fueled tale 🔹 A sneak peek at Realms Unknown, our brand-new show—including a dive into the wild world of BookTok politics Want more Bugle? Get our book, explore our other shows, and help keep us going at thebuglepodcast.com. Produced by Chris Skinner & Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:24:19

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Trade Tantrums, Brexit Birthday and Superbowl!

2/4/2025
Nish Kumar joins Andy Zaltzman for another sharp-witted dive into the world’s chaos. This episode unpacks the latest trade wars between Trump’s USA, Canada, and Mexico, explores the bittersweet hilarity of a Brexit birthday, and offers a uniquely Bugle-style preview of the Super Bowl. Listen in for top-tier satire, incisive analysis, and the usual dose of nonsense. 💰 Support The Bugle: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate 🎙 Featuring: Andy Zaltzman & Nish Kumar 🎛 Produced by: Chris Skinner & Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:53:24

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Radioactive Toddler Waves Arms Around

1/29/2025
Love Sci Fi and Fantasy? Discover our new show Realms Unknown: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/realms-unknown Tech Bro's now run the world, until their Chinese Techrivals outtech them. This may be why they are getting into politics? We explore a bunch of stories where tech and politics collide, and look at the impact on the kids. Spoiler: they are not alright. Also, Andy shares his 'fun' travels. Like us? We only exist because you make it happen, support us here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Anuvab Pal Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:58

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Just 1460 Days To Go!

1/21/2025
It's angrier, it's wrinklier, it's orangier! It's the sequel so many of us feared. So let's strap in! Also, news from Gaza and Scotland. Gosh it's been a week. Please support us, our offering now includes an 'Elite Bugler' tier. All our plans our giftable for a loved one: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Tiff Stevenson Nato Green Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:44:19

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Trump Returns, Will He Follow Through?

1/15/2025
Andy is with Nish and Josh to look at Donald Trump's plans for his presidency. Who will he invade first, and will Elon Musk be at his side, or on Steve Bannon's naughty step? Please support us, our offering now includes an 'Elite Bugler' tier. All our plans our giftable for a loved one: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Come see our Passion for Passion launch party with Andy and Alice: https://dice.fm/event/wwq69p-a-passion-for-passion-the-official-launch-party-5th-feb-the-bill-murray-london-tickets Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Josh Gondelman Nish Kumar Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:52:57

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The Bugle remembers 2024

1/6/2025
A lot happened in 2024, some of it was very important (Glasgow's Willy Wonka exhibit), some of it less so (the US elections). We pick some highlights. Includes an exclusive unheard sports section with John Oliver. Please support us, we are entirely listener funded: http://thebuglepodcast.com Featuring: Andy Zaltzman John Oliver Alice Fraser Nish Kumar Nato Green Helen Zaltzman Josh Gondelman Ahir Shah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:54:51

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John and Andy answer your questions!

12/29/2024
Andy Zaltzman and John Oliver answer questions asked by The Bugle's premium subscribers - learn about the Chocolate Milk gang, John's true view on puns, and whether or not your should put a donkey in a lift. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman John Oliver Chris Skinner Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:29:47

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Robots, Royals and Wrong 'Uns

12/22/2024
Drones are invading, Prince Andrew is evading, Farage is parading. Also, where did all the Guinness go? Merry Christmas Buglers, another special with John Oliver is in your feed next. Don't be a Scrooge, why not give us a Christmas donation: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Neil Delamere Alice Fraser Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:50:03

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The Nepo-Dictator's Nadir

12/15/2024
John Oliver returns to The Bugle in a momentous week, to explore the fall of Assad, politics on both sides of the Atlantic (sandwiches all round) and the latest announcements from FIFA. It's a bumper edition! Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman John Oliver Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:56:34

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Has 2024 Jumped The Shark?

12/6/2024
South Korea tries a little martial law, France dusts off the guillotine, Joe Biden dishes out a special Christmas present. 2024 seems to have taken a laxative. Andy Zaltzman is with James Nokise and Ria Lina Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Become a paid subscriber - OMG we need you! There are great perks and feel good factor. Also, why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Ria Lina James Nokise Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:42:28

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Campaign For Traditional Bullying

11/30/2024
Andy is with Felicity Ward and Hari Kondabolu, to review COP, the latest ceasefire, and if there are any jokes that can be made about assisted dying. Sounds bleak, right, WELL YOU'RE WRONG! Plus there's a new Bugle advent calendar! Become a paid subscriber - OMG we need you! There are great perks and feel good factor. Also, why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Hari Kondabolu Felicity Ward Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:42:36

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Influencer Repeatedly Punches Sick Old Man

11/24/2024
Andy is with Alice and Anuvab and they pick the finest moments from this week's news. What a week! Social media bans, war and corruption aplenty! Also, we set you a new challenge. Become a paid subscriber - OMG we need you! There are great perks and feel good factor. 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.

Duration:00:38:24

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The Countdown Bugle

11/17/2024
Trump has recruited a perfectly normal team to take America forwards. Also, Cop29 is a gift from God, and Andy has a run down on God's next pick for chief religious person. Become a paid subscriber - OMG we need you! There are great perks and feel good factor. 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.

Duration:00:48:26

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Electoral Shock Therapy

11/8/2024
Andy is joined by Nato Green to process what America has done to itself. Become a paid subscriber and watch this whole episode. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Nato Green Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:45:09

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The Pollsters Have Given Up - Bugle 4319

11/4/2024
Andy Zaltzman, Nish Kumar and Alice Fraser look at the final moments of the US election. Is Donald Trump still functioning? Is this the end of polls? Can we all vote? Also, the British Royal Family: Rich. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Nish Kumar Alice Fraser Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:46:23

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The Most American Thing in History...

10/23/2024
Elon musk's million dollar cheques, Christopher Columbus & drug dealing snowboarders. This week we plunge deep into the weird (and not so wonderful) with quite literally a mountain of global headlines to wade through. Andy is with Alice Fraser and Josie Long 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 Ross Ramsey-Golding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:40:03

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Bonus Bugle: Bugle Episode 92

10/14/2024
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.

Duration:00:33:49

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Netherlands? More like Nether happened!

10/1/2024
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.

Duration:00:46:11

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Kiss The Hate Away

9/24/2024
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.

Duration:00:43:57