The Bugle Too Much News - Bonus Edition
Jun 24, 2025
Tiff Stevenson, an English stand-up comedian and writer, joins a lively discussion filled with humor and insight. They tackle the candidacy of an Iranian-born refugee for Archbishop of Canterbury while balancing the serious with the silly. The absurdity of betting on life events gets a comedic twist, alongside the quirks and chaos surrounding matcha tea culture. Jeff Bezos's lavish wedding plans in Venice are satirically critiqued, and the hosts explore how tech misreads our festival fun. It's an entertaining mix of current events and absurdity!
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First Female Archbishop Prospects
- A female Archbishop of Canterbury would be a landmark step for the Church of England.
- The current frontrunner is Iranian-born Julie Francis Deccani, highlighting a significant cultural shift.
Women Built Waterloo Bridge
- Waterloo Bridge was built by women during the war and was the only Thames bridge completed on time and budget.
- This contrasts strikingly with Stonehenge, an all-male project still unfinished after 5,000 years.
Medical Science Breakthroughs
- Medical science is advancing promising treatments for Parkinson's and potentially a cure for HIV.
- Innovations include a diagnostic pen for Parkinson's and mRNA fat bubble technology to flush out HIV from cells.