
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

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Sep 12, 2023 • 47min
G20: Homeopathic Diplomacy
The hosts discuss the G20 summit, including addressing Ukraine and the lack of progress in tackling climate change. They also criticize Liz Truss and her upcoming book, and discuss the resignation of the Spanish FA president after inappropriate behavior towards a player.

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Sep 5, 2023 • 43min
Why The F*** Not
Andy Zaltzman, Alice Fraser, and Anuvab Pal discuss the G20 summit, India's space missions, and the launch of premium subscriptions for exclusive content. They reflect on the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, unrealistic expectations, and the Great Fire of London. The podcast also covers the underrepresentation of Africa in the G20, cricket world cup prospects, and upcoming live shows.

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Aug 17, 2023 • 40min
Orcas, AI, Idiots: A summer feast
Chris Addison, Hari Kondabolu, Alice Fraser, and Anuvab Pal discuss AI, mad science, orcas, de-platforming, a drowned phone, turning humid air into power, virgin birth in crocodiles, Nazi symbols, and robots replacing conductors in orchestras.

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Jul 18, 2023 • 49min
It's Seriously F**king Hot
This podcast episode covers the scorching heatwave around the world, EU distributing dangerous chemicals, India's moon mission, Djokovic's tennis match upset, and upcoming Bugle podcast plans, including old episodes and comedy events.

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Jul 13, 2023 • 50min
NATO commits to committing to Ukraine, one day
Nato, sort of, commits to Ukraine, it's Zuck v Musk and major India news as high speed trains take on goats. Plus, a reading from D'Ancey LaGuarde!Listen to the latest Bugle Ashes Zaltzcast and buy our new book: http://thebuglepodcast.comThe Bugle was presented and written by...Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserAnuvab PalD'Ancey LaGuardeAnd produced by...Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 2023 • 45min
Earth Spins Off Own Axis In Attempt To Escape From Itself
Why is the world literally breaking off it's own axis? What next for Jair Bolsonaro? What's up the US Supreme Court (other than the obvious)? And Why is Australia burying both its heads, and waste, in the sand?Listen to the latest Bugle Ashes Zaltzcast and buy our new book: http://thebuglepodcast.comThe Bugle was presented and written by...Andy ZaltzmanTom BallardJosh GondelmanAnd produced by...Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2023 • 47min
The Hot Dog Mercenary
Our take on Russia's short-lived civil war, serious enough for Putin to keep his shirt on. Plus, it's Musk v. Zuckerberg, Modi v. human rights and, er, a Russian man on a building site v. Australia. Some important notices:Buy our D'Ancey LaGuarde book, now on pre-order: https://unbound.com/books/the-dancey-laguarde-reader/Support Producer Chris's ride for Sea Watch, protecting displaced people crossing the Med: https://sea-watch.org/en/donate/fundraise/?cfd=hk07zListen to our Ashes special series: https://pod.link/UrncastToday's Buglers:Andy ZaltzmanNato GreenNeil DelamereAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jun 14, 2023 • 52min
Horndog Special
The original Horndog finally checks out, Andy, Alice and Anuvab note Silvio Berlusconi's *incredible* life. Also, slightly younger imitations Boris Johnson and Donald Trump are up to no good. What a tribute.Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserAnuvab PalProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 6, 2023 • 47min
The Bugle Welcomes Our Alien Overlords
It's official - the aliens have landed! Do we care? Will they take us to our leaders? Also, what was Button Moon? Plus, a bad week for God and his 'filthy books'. Also, Biden gets closer to the floor than was ideal, the lengths people will go to for their phones, and the latest entries to the Wall of Fame.Why not check out 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.

May 31, 2023 • 48min
Future Of Humanity Update
Billionaire vampires, DNA hacking, vaping; all indicators of the state of humankind. Andy is with Hari Kondabolu and Chris AddisonWhy not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanChris AddisonHari KondaboluProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.