

The Gargle
The Bugle
From the makers of The Bugle, this is a weekly show that skips the news pages and takes a sideways glance at the nonsense contained within the culture, celebrity, tech, science and advice sections of the news.Alice Fraser is joined every show by two great comics from across the globe, bringing 30 minutes of smart satire alongside juvenile nonsense! We are part of the Team Bugle subscriber channel. Sign up and get Ask Andy - our exclusive, extra monthly show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 29min
Hired goons | Porn disposal | Hero dog
Siân Docksey and Alice Tovey join host Alice Fraser for episode 194 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.💪 Hired goon app📬 Porn disposal box🐕 Hero dog🐄 Bird flu mk 2🙏 Tech bro religionWritten by Alice Fraser, Siân Docksey and Alice ToveyProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSubscribe to Realms Unknown - a brand-new fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknownYou fund what we do!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 2025 • 39min
Bad poetry | AI library books | Enshittification
Athena Kugblenu and John-Luke Roberts join host Alice Fraser for episode 193 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.🪶 Bad poetry📚 AI library books💻 Enshittification🧜♀️ Underwater colony🧩 ReviewsWritten by Alice Fraser, Athena Kugblenu and John-Luke RobertsProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSubscribe to Realms Unknown - a brand-new fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknownYou fund what we do!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 2025 • 41min
The Gargle Enters Realms Unknown...
After a week where our book A Passion For Passion is released, Alice takes a brief break and presents our new podcast, Realms Unknown. Please follow it wherever you enjoy podcast! Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSubscribe to Realms Unknown - a brand-new fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknownYou fund what we do!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jan 31, 2025 • 38min
DeepSeek AI | Elephant food | Self vasectomy
Alison Spittle and Eleanor Morton join host Alice Fraser for episode 192 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.🤖 DeepSeek AI🎄 Elephant food✂️ Self vasectomy📱 TikTok creators🐄 ReviewsWritten by Alice Fraser, Alison Spittle and Eleanor MortonProduced by Ped Hunter and Laura Turner, with executive production from Chris SkinnerWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSubscribe to Realms Unknown - a brand-new fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknownYou fund what we do!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2025 • 42min
Penis implant | Litter spies | Misplaced mines
Joz Norris and Alexander Bennett join host Alice Fraser for episode 191 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.🦅 Penis implant🚯 Litter spies🧑🏻🔬 Reproducibility crisis💥 Misplaced mines🐵 ReviewsWritten by Alice Fraser, Joz Norris and Alexander BennettProduced by Ped Hunter and Laura Turner, with executive production from Chris SkinnerWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateSubscribe to Realms Unknown - a brand-new fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknownHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 2025 • 29min
Male loneliness | Flaking out | Cephalopods
John Robertson and James Nokise join host Alice Fraser for episode 190 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.👨🏻💼 Male loneliness 🛌 Flaking out🎓 Demographic cliff🦑 Cephalopod test🍛 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, John Robertson and James NokiseProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 2025 • 35min
Chess jeans | Raunchy Bible | Penis injuries
Alice Tovey and James Colley join host Alice Fraser for episode 189 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.👖 Chess jeans📖 Raunchy Bible🍆 Penis injuries🤖 Bigoted AI🪨 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Alice Tovey and James ColleyProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 3, 2025 • 25min
Googly eyes | Ammo vending | Tradwife porn
Tom Neenan and Alison Spittle join host Alice Fraser for episode 188 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.👀 Googly eyes🔫 Ammo vending ☎️ CEO crisis line👩🏻🌾 Tradwife porn🎬 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Tom Neenan and Alison SpittleProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 2024 • 32min
Designer babies | Utensil maths | Santa spoilers
Rob Auton and Eleanor Morton join host Alice Fraser for episode 187 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.👶🏻 Designer babies😋 Utensil maths🌶 Chilly peppers🎅🏻 Santa spoilers🕵🏻♂️ Nosy air fryers🍫 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Rob Auton and Eleanor MortonProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 2024 • 38min
Bro economy | Air vent baby | Mafia nun
Jay Foreman and John-Luke Roberts join host Alice Fraser for episode 186 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.🤑 Bro economy💦 Air vent baby🔠 Spanish Scrabble 💊 Contraception fear✝️ Mafia nun🎶 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Jay Foreman and John-Luke RobertsProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


