The Bugle Trade Tantrums, Brexit Birthday and Superbowl!
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Feb 4, 2025 
Nish Kumar, a sharp-witted comedian known for his incisive takes on current events, joins Andy Zaltzman for a hilarious discussion. They delve into the absurdities of trade wars, highlighting the comedy in Trump's tariffs. The bittersweet humor of a Brexit birthday is explored, contrasting expectations with reality. They also preview the Super Bowl, drawing amusing connections between player performance and celebrity cultures. Expect top-tier satire and insightful analysis wrapped in playful banter!
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Nish's Career Ambitions
- Nish Kumar turned down a TED Talk to interview a friend running the Palestine Comedy Club.
- He later worked as a hype man for James Acaster, fulfilling his dream of being between Walter Cronkite and Flavor Flav.
Sick Day Excuses
- Celebrate National Sickie Day with creative excuses for taking time off.
- Consider blaming levitation, discovering new coffee forms, or awaiting alien visits.
Nish's Sickie Mastery
- Nish Kumar, a self-proclaimed "Michelangelo of pulling a sickie," shares his expertise.
- His go-to excuse was an annual bout of diarrhea, allowing for frantic calls between "emergency bowel movements."