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Apr 21, 2024 • 48min

Trump on Trial!

Comedians Hari Kondabolu and Ahir Shah join for hilarious discussions on Trump's trial, India's elections, and Chechen dance moves. The hosts mix humor with insightful commentary on political strategy, historical satire, and upcoming comedy shows.
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Apr 14, 2024 • 49min

Razing Arizona

Comedian Nish Kumar joins in to discuss Arizona's antics including a naughty sun, espionage, and erroneous podcast debuts. From eclipse hilarity to abortion laws, the podcast offers a blend of satire and insightful reflections, culminating in upcoming comedy shows and engaging banter.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 38min

Up Sh*t Creek, aka The Thames

Author D'Ancey Laguarde discusses UK waterways, Boat Race entrants; Lego police attack; quirky historical figures; British traditions satire; raw sewage spills analysis; Lego in America; and romantic adventures in fairyland.
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Mar 31, 2024 • 41min

Literally Anybody Else

Andy Zaltzman, a comedian and podcast host, discusses the absurdity of American politics, Scotland's hate speech laws, and New Zealand's political clashes with dolphins. The podcast combines humor with skepticism, exploring unique topics like tattoo mislabeling, satirical presidential candidates, and the unconventional world of goat deodorant.
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Mar 26, 2024 • 47min

Why are soccer kits so woke?

Comedians Ria Lina and Nato Green join Andy Zaltzman to discuss controversial topics like hot cross buns, woke football kits, and Trump's ramblings. They also explore human impact on the environment, culinary controversies, and destructive behaviors with a touch of humor and satire.
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Mar 19, 2024 • 42min

Democracy swings (and misses) into action

The podcast covers democracy in action in India and Russia, Royal news controversies, the annoyance of leaf blowers, political donations, forgiveness, a royal image scandal, and crypto troubles with scented perfume.
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Mar 12, 2024 • 40min

A Barbiturate Girl In a Barbaric World

Topics include Super Tuesday, Theresa May's leadership challenges, Quantum Computing, bees evolving complex cultures, and post-Brexit pesticide controversy, all infused with a touch of dark humor and satire.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 48min

A World of Pure AImagination

The podcast discusses AI warehouse Wonka's story, despots buying crazy gifts, billionaire weddings, weirdos getting elected, and appropriate logos for businesses. Plus, explore historical events with humor, controversial figures in British politics, extravagant celebrity weddings in unique venues, chaotic Glasgow attractions, bizarre world leader gifts, and humorous discussions on billionaires' net worth and hypothetical killings.
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Feb 27, 2024 • 46min

Fighting Ceasefire With Ceasefire

Politicians bickering over peace, Russian mysteries, Trump's sneaky moves, astronaut jokes. Sad owl tribute. Plus, exclusive episode on 12 inch vinyl!
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Feb 20, 2024 • 24min

Australia - Ireland - USA - Classic Live Bugles

Andy introduces some fine moments from live Bugles past - from the debuts of Alice Fraser, Tom Ballard and Josh Gondelman, to David O'Doherty's brilliant Irish history guide.Get tickets to the forthcoming live show: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/liveSend thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose.This episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserTom BallardDavid O'DohertyJosh GondelmanAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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