
The Gargle
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.
Latest episodes

Oct 3, 2024 • 36min
Jizz shortage | Urban men | Optimal ageing
Emma Doran and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser for a man-themed episode 176 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.💦 Jizz shortage🏙 Urban men live longer🎸 Men mistreated at gig🤵🏻♂️ Optimal ageing🎬 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Emma Doran and Tom NeenanProduced 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.

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Sep 26, 2024 • 31min
AI vs Mumsnet | Chicken cop | Bipolar diet
Josh Gondelman and James Nokise join host Alice Fraser for episode 175 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.👩👧👦 OpenAI vs Mumsnet🐓 Chicken cop🧠 Diet vs bipolar📈 AI online prices🍦 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Josh Gondelman 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.

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Sep 12, 2024 • 35min
Mushroom robot | AirTag detective | Beehives
James Colley and Jack Druce join host Alice Fraser for episode 174 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.🍄 Mushroom robot♻️ AirTag detective🐝 Long lost beehives📍 Child tracking📱 Online identity🦆 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, James Colley and Jack DruceProduced 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.

Sep 5, 2024 • 28min
Corn sweat | Fish antidepressants | Petty woman
Killian Sundermann and AJ Lamarque join host Alice Fraser for episode 173 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.🌽 Corn sweat💊 Fish antidepressants👋 Unemployment pride👜 Petty woman🏀 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Killian Sundermann and AJ LamarqueProduced 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.

Aug 29, 2024 • 32min
Crayon smell | Snail news | Pavel Durov
Alison Spittle and John-Luke Roberts join host Alice Fraser for episode 172 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.🖍 Crayon smell🐌 Snail tax dodge📮 Snail mail💦 Pavel Durov💇🏻♀️ ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Alison Spittle 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.

Aug 22, 2024 • 32min
Spherical egg | Memory copies | Orgasm synesthesia
Ria Lina and Helen Zaltzman join host Alice Fraser for episode 171 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.🥚 Spherical egg🧠 Memory copies🎨 AI copyright😵💫 Orgasm synesthesia ✂️ Missing scissors🏖 Mother holidaysWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, Ria Lina and Helen ZaltzmanProduced 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.

Aug 15, 2024 • 30min
Water physics | Fox hunters | Dog perfume
Josh Gondelman and Athena Kugblenu join host Alice Fraser for episode 170 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.💧 Water physics🦊 Fox hunter rights🐶 Dog perfume⚫️ Clothing ban🧐 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, Athena Kugblenu and Josh GondelmanProduced 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.

Aug 8, 2024 • 33min
TV switch-off | Space mysteries | Snoopolympics
Joz Norris and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall join host Alice Fraser for episode 169 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.📺 TV switch-off🛰 Space mysteries📱 TikTok sued🐶 Snoopolympics🐝 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, Joz Norris and Alasdair Tremblay-BirchallProduced 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.

Aug 1, 2024 • 30min
Gig work | Mercury diamond | Olympics ceremony
Alice Tovey and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser for episode 168 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.💰 Navy > gig work💎 Mercury diamond🇫🇷 Olympics ceremony🇳🇴 Norwegian guilt🥜 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, Alice Tovey and Tom NeenanProduced 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.

Jul 25, 2024 • 34min
Dick pic app | Cocaine sharks | Eton brick phones
John Robertson and Garrett Millerick join host Alice Fraser for episode 167 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.🍆 Dick pic app🦈 Cocaine sharks👩🏻💻 College to corporate📱 Eton brick phones✈️ ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, John Robertson and Garrett MillerickProduced 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.
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