
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.
Latest episodes

Jan 30, 2024 • 50min
50 Minutes of Bias
The podcast discusses various interesting topics such as the Tory culture wars, the construction of a controversial religious building in India, embracing aging as draft dodging, and the character of Lord Ram from Indian mythology. They also touch on freezing weather, recent cricket matches, and upcoming Bugle live shows and events.

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Jan 23, 2024 • 40min
Trump Exclusive: The Moon Is Woke
US primary season, kids' words of the year, sending people to Rwanda, angry AI bots. Historical events, Lenin's corpse, New Year's resolutions. Challenges faced by children today, children's literature, controversial UK bill. Upcoming events and tours announced.

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Jan 16, 2024 • 48min
World War Three!? Watch This Space!
Nish Kumar and Nato Green join Andy Zaltzman to discuss Hitler's fashion sense, Roman history sold to Saudi Arabia, ridiculous products at the Consumer Electronic Show, cocktail ideas, potential World War Three and the conflict in Yemen, and the underground tunnel in Khabad, Brooklyn.

Jan 10, 2024 • 45min
Contests, Conflicts and The Zaltzprime
It's the big one! US elections, UK elections! Other weird stuff keeps happening! And we have a new number: The Zaltzprime! Andy, Alice and Anuvab start the year with a bang.Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose.PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! It's your last chance to get your name on the artwork. Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserAnuvab PalAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dec 22, 2023 • 51min
Is 2023 Over Yet? Oh, and Merry Christmas
NOTE: Possible Santa related content not suitable for young believers. Andy is with Josh Gondelman and Alice Fraser. Well gang, we've almost made it to the end of the year. This is the week's news, sadly news continues to happen. What a joy 2023 has been.PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! It's your last chance to get your name on the artwork. Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserJosh GondelmanAnd produced by Ped Hunter, Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 2023 • 46min
The Climate Crisis Is Over!
We've solved the global climate crisis! Well done all our world leaders. Also, the UK keeps throwing cash at Rwanda and we have a tourism special. Andy is with Tiff Stevenson and Neil Delamere.PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanNeil DelamereTiff StevensonAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 2023 • 22min
Quirks and Perks - BONUS BUGLE!
Unheard cuts from recent Bugle shows with Andy, Alice Fraser, Stewart Lee, Felicity Ward, James Nokise and Mark Steel. We are touring the UK in the spring. Get tickets at thebuglepodcast.com. PLUS paid subscribers will get their third episode of Ask Andy in their feed next week AND Top Tier SUPER BUGLERS - you have until the end of the year to become a top tier subscriber and get your name on the artwork. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dec 2, 2023 • 46min
Good COP Bad COP
Comedians Stewart Lee and Felicity Ward discuss environmental issues like icebergs and COP 28. They also talk about Axolotls in Mexico and the controversy surrounding the Parthenon Marbles.

Nov 25, 2023 • 46min
Oppenheimlich: Bugle Word Of The Year
Comedians Andy Zaltzman, Mark Steel, and Alice Fraser discuss finding joy in small things, events and words of the year, 'mapologize' and 'music elatable', the UK government's handling of COVID, the tradition of applauding the opposition, and upcoming Bugle Live Tour and premium content.

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Nov 18, 2023 • 44min
The World Drifts Into Anti-Semanticism
Topics discussed include anti-Semitism, the APEC summit, Bernie Sanders' anger, the complicated situation in the Middle East, David Cameron's new job, the existence of God, Jewish civil disobedience, protest experiences, Megan Rapinoe's retirement, homophobic joke controversy, and literal response culture.
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