

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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Feb 18, 2017 • 42min
Bugle 4017 – Evolution special
Andy is joined by Helen to look at a few stories of human endeavor, including: creation of the MAMMOPHANT, beauty spot stag do's and traffic lights versus Darwin. What are we doing to prolong humankind? Not much AND too much.Plus The Trumpet – enough Trump to keep you sated, but not so much to cause uncontrollable bouts of pre-apocalyptic terror.This show was recorded in Andy's shed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 2017 • 46min
Bugle 4016 – Terrorists eat cauliflowers
Andy is joined by Anuvab Pal. Are you a terrorist? It's no longer simply 'yes' or 'no', and don't ask Donald. Plus, Putin, Romania, Zimbabwe and the original gerrymander. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 2017 • 44min
Bugle 4015 – Tolerance is just laziness
From Lord Gaga to Lady Gaga, The Bugle covers it all this week. Politics, science, tech and salads – could be the tip of the iceberg, lettuce pray we romaine healthy.Plus American tourists prepare to take 'point and shoot' to a new level Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 2017 • 41min
Bugle 4014 – How bad can it get in a week?
As the former star of Ghosts Can't Do It settles into his latest job, Andy and Nish find it hard to talk about much else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 2017 • 32min
Bugle 4013 – American Carnage
Recording just an hour after the inauguration of Donald Trump, Andy and Hari try to make sense of what just happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 2017 • 47min
Bugle 4012 – Bashfulness and Shame
Andy is joined by Anuvab Pal, who brings with him a series of literally enormous questions. Is Trump any worse than Catherine the Great? Should Andy start consulting for Mexico, and how much should a Chinese football team pay for a total novice? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 7, 2017 • 46min
Bugle 4011 – George W Bush Nostalgia
2017 – set to be the best year since 2015, brings a new Bugle with Andy Zaltzman and Nish Kumar. This week it's Brexit resignations, Trump tantrums and MASSIVE CHICKEN NEWS. Plus, technology, who cares? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 2016 • 41min
Bugle 4010 – Christmas special!
Who needs Christmas? 2016 does. Andy and Helen share a few Christmas tales, play some games and look back at some extreme Christmases of the past. May contain murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 2016 • 47min
Bugle 4009 – Trump, Turkey & Trains
Andy Zaltzman is joined by Anuvab Pal to discuss India's national anthem, Erdogan's attempt to save the Lira and a strong batch of new global despots. Plus it's India v Great Britain in The Great Train Off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 2016 • 45min
Bugle 4008 – Citation Needed
Andy and Nish report on the latest experiments with democracy in Europe and look at the latest actions of Donald Trump and Boris Johnson. Plus – India Jones, traffic lights and your letters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.