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. Follow us on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Hello Buglers! While Andy is off bringing his unique brand of satirical Irish language rap and extremely English-sounding spoken word to Dublin and Belfast, we wouldn’t dream of leaving you without your dose of hot takes on global news!
This week, we’re diving into Top Stories, our show that revisits the history of The Bugle, one headline at a time. And since April is upon us, We’ve handpicked three classic April episodes f...
This week, we investigate the happiest nations on Earth and ask: How?! Finland is officially joyful, the UK is redefining disability, and the bizarre love-hate triangle of Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy—does anyone in that mess feel happy? Meanwhile, in Dublin, Molly Malone is getting groped… but why?
Plus, we take a trip back in time to when a British Prime Minister found himself in an actual duel (yes, with real g...
Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus shows, exclusive merch, and a smug sense of well-being: www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate. This week Andy Zaltzman is with Nato Green and Jackie Kashian,
This week it’s another tour through America’s pre-Mad Max phase, with Tesla’s on the Whitehouse lawn, and share prices in the gutter. Also, Canada has a new leader and Pokemon now knows what you’re up to.
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This week, Andy and Alice tackle the big (and weird) stories of the moment—Ukraine, Trump, Starmer, and, of course, some truly terrible meetings. In health news, there’s actual cancer research progress (for once!), but we’re also forced to confront the true power of avocados. Mea...
Tiff Stevenson and Anuvab Pal join Andy Zaltzman for more of your finest bullshit bookended satire.
This week, the team report on Germany's tentative shift to the right, Trump wondering why 'dictator' Zelenskyy, Starmer and Macron have done nothing to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Liz Truss urging 'Elon's nerd army' to examine Britain's 'deep state' and - in comparatively normal news - Amazon buying James Bond.
Meanwhile,...
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.
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 in...
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.
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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.
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.
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Featuring:
Andy Zaltzman
Tiff Stevenson
Nato Green
Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.
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?
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Come see our Passion for Passion launch party with Andy and Alice: https://dice.fm/event/wwq69p-a-pass...
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.
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Featuring:
Andy Zaltzman
John Oliver
Alice Fraser
Nish Kumar
Nato Green
Helen Zaltzman
Josh Gondelman
Ahir Shah
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.
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.
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.
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
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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!
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Featuring:
Andy Z...
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.
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Featuring:
Andy Zaltzman
Alice Fraser
Anuvab Pal
Produced by Chris Skinner...
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.
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Featuring:
Andy Zaltzman
Josh Gondelman
Tiff Stevenson
Produced by Chris Skinner ...
Andy is joined by Nato Green to process what America has done to itself.
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Featuring:
Andy Zaltzman
Nato Green
Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.
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