

The Bugle
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.
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Apr 1, 2023 • 40min
The Penitentiary President
Andy is with Nish and Felicity to check in on Trump's legal troubles, AI (no joking) and how Grindr saved a cat.We only survive thanks to listener donations. Please support us monthly or one off to keep this fine show running: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate - new premium merch being ordered at the end of April so make sure you're on board!Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanFelicity WardNish KumarProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 2023 • 44min
Boris Johnson's Testimony Proves There Is No God
Andy is with Josh and Tiff to look at the global happiness index, Donald Trump's increasingly desperate attempts to make noise, Boris Johnson's grilling, and the right to be rude.Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanJosh GondelmanTiff StevensonProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 2023 • 46min
Sea Sore
Andy, Alice and Neil celebrate a major sea treaty, sure it will go well. Also, Octopus armies, small boats and politicians with a foot in the deep sea and a foot in the gutter. Plus, SVB. It's a bank, apparently, and everything is fine.Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserNeil DelamereProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 2023 • 44min
WTF? We'll tell you the f**k
Josie Long makes her debut on The Bugle, joining Nato Green and Andy Zaltzman to wade through the latest bullshit.This week, Rupert Murdoch testifying that Fox News endorsed electoral fraud falsehoods, Matt Hancock's lockdown-era Whatsapps, and of course the animal-friendly anointing oil to be used in the coronation of King Charles III. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanNato Green Josie LongProduced by Ped Hunter, Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 2023 • 35min
Berlusconi, Brexit and, er, Roald Dahl
Andy introduces some classic and unheard moments, including the (premature) end of Berlusconi, the language of Roald Dahl and Brexit's 3rd birthday.Plus, fine moments from Catharsis with Tiff Stevenson and Athena Kugblenu and The Gargle with Ria Lina and John Luke Roberts.Support us: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate Listen to Top Stories: https://pod.link/TopStoriesListen to Catharsis: https://pod.link/TinyListen to The Gargle: https://pod.link/GargleFeaturing:Andy ZaltzmanJohn OliverAlice FraserTiff StevensonNish KumarRia LinaHari KondaboluAnuvab PalAthena KugblenuJohn Luke RobertsProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner, with additional production from Ped Hunter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 2023 • 49min
Britain's Rail Network Is Almost As Good As Ukraine's
How does a modern president get to their meetings? By a 10 hour train journey of course! Also, Republicans hate America, look out for Super Pig, and India's battle with the BBC.Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanNish KumarAnuvab PalProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 2023 • 36min
Air Combat For Dummies
Andy, Nato, and Ria discuss fighter jets, God, and the Liz Truss comeback trail. Topics include Ukraine's aircraft activity, God and sexuality, Biden's recent speech, and the former prime minister's reappearance. A fun and informative podcast!

Feb 8, 2023 • 46min
Whoopie Cushion Warfare
Andy, Nish and Hari take aim at the Chinese spy balloon, and returns of Liz Truss and the Dodo.Why not listen to our new show, celebrating 15 years of Top Stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanHari KondaboluNish KumarProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 2023 • 44min
Aclockalypse Soon
The clock is ticking to Doomsday, George Santos is telling fibs to the level of a UK cabinet minister, and do we care about tiny liquid super robots, who have timed their arrival pretty badly? Andy is with Josh Gondelman and Mark Steel.Why not listen to our new show, celebrating 15 years of Top Stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanJosh GondelmanMark SteelProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 2023 • 45min
Tendulkar Made India Horny
Andy is with Tiff and Anuvab to Mark India's path to most populous country. Plus, Jacinda Ardern bequats herself, sexy oyster news and Andy Murray is big, if you know what we mean.Why not listen to our new show, celebrating 15 years of Top Stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanAnuvab PalTiff StevensonProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


