The Bugle

The Bugle

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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.


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566 episodes

Literally Anybody Else

Who do the American public want at the forefront of their democracy? Maybe it's Literally Anybody Else? But beware what you wish for. Also, Scotland embraces hate and New Zealand fights dolphins. Andy Zaltzman is with James Nokise and Josh Gondelman, in Edinburgh. A new Ask Andy is hitting your feed this week. Send 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. A favour: Please rate and review this show. Share it around. We always forget to ask people to do this. This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

41m
Mar 31, 2024
Why are soccer kits so woke?

To understand why so many things are going wrong on a macro level, The Bugle zooms in on society this week, in the hope that it explains a few things. Including - are hot cross buns offensive, what's up with all our food, are football kits woke and whatever Trump is banging on about. Recorded in Leeds, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Ria Lina and Nato Green. Send 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: __ __ And producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

46m
Mar 26, 2024
Democracy swings (and misses) into action

It's the year of democracy! Just look how it's playing out in India and Russia. Or don't. Also - Royal news, or is there no news? Plus - leaf blowers! Andy is with Anuvab Pal and Alice Fraser, plus Producer Chris. Recorded at the Warwick Arts Centre. Send 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: __ __ And produced by Laura Turner and Chris Skinner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

41m
Mar 19, 2024
A Barbiturate Girl In a Barbaric World

Super Tuesday, the end of Theresa May, Quantum Computers and bees all in the news this week. It's a long way from a family show, with Neil Delamere and Nato Green in Birmingham and Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman in Cambridge. Send 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. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Laura Turner and Chris Skinner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

40m
Mar 12, 2024
A World of Pure AImagination

AI warehouse Wonka gives us one of the stories of the year, plus despots buying crazy gifts, billionaire weddings and weirdos getting elected. Plus, what's an appropriate logo for a business? Andy is with Josie Long, Felicity Ward and Anuvab Pal. This show was recorded in Glasgow and Norwich. We are on tour! Send 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. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Laura Turner and Chris Skinner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

47m
Mar 05, 2024
Fighting Ceasefire With Ceasefire

What a glorious week - politicians fighting like children over how to achieve peace, a Russian whodunnit (we all know), Trump put the sneak into sneaker. And some astronaut bullshit, they really are full of it. Plus, let's get sad about an owl. Send 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. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Laura Turner and Chris Skinner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

46m
Feb 27, 2024
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/ https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donatelive Send 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: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

24m
Feb 20, 2024
AI is taking over the world!

Andy Zaltzman (South London) is joined by Hari Kondabolu in Brooklyn, New York and Neil Delamere in Dublin, Ireland. - Imran Khan claims election win with AI victory speech - Volcano scrolls deciphered by AI - Exclusive extracts of Julius Caesar's diary - Trump v Biden: two elderly men arguing publicly about who's going to end the world - Tucker Carlson's softball Vladimir Putin interview - plus post-Super Bowl analysis  Send 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. 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/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

48m
Feb 14, 2024
UPDATE: America is still f---ing mad

Recording together in Andy's shed surrounded by cricket memorabilia, are Nish Kumar and Chris Addison.  On this week's episode: __ __ Send 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. 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/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Ped Hunter, Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

47m
Feb 07, 2024
50 Minutes of Bias

Please perceive this show to be full of good jokes. Can you tell the difference between evidence and perception? Why? Well it's a focus on the latest target of the Tory culture wars - Andy. Plus, India build a massive controversial religious building, which, if you choose, can be perceived as a non story. Send 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. 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/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

49m
Jan 30, 2024
Trump Exclusive: The Moon Is Woke

It's US primary season, does it mean anything? Also, what do kids' words say about us, why sending people to Rwanda may be complicated, and angry AI bots reveal how close they are to humanity. Andy is with Ria Lina and Josh Gondelman. Send 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. 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/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

40m
Jan 23, 2024
World War Three!? Watch This Space!

Who are the Houthis and are we at war with them? What is going on with the British Post Office? And can people stop building tunnels? Plus... technology and a Bugle cocktail challenge. with Nish Kumar and Nato Green. Send 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. 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/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laur * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

47m
Jan 16, 2024
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/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

45m
Jan 10, 2024
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/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Ped Hunter, Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

50m
Dec 22, 2023
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/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

46m
Dec 16, 2023
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 http://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/ https://open.acast.com/thebuglepodcast.com/ THIS EPISODE WAS PRODUCED BY CHRIS SKINNER AND LAURA TURNER  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

21m
Dec 11, 2023
Good COP Bad COP

Stewart Lee and Felicity Ward join Andy with a focus on the environment from a UK perspective. Icebergs, COP 28, Axolotls and the Parthenon Marbles are all in the news. A note to Josie Long to listen to this episode. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

45m
Dec 02, 2023
Oppenheimlich: Bugle Word Of The Year

Discover our words of 2023, plus the latest from the Covid enquiry, the Middle East, and rats. So many rats. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

46m
Nov 25, 2023
The World Drifts Into Anti-Semanticism

The APEC summit in San Francisco gets people onto the streets, except the homeless. Also, Bernie Sanders gets cross, the Middle East is very complicated, and David Cameron has a new job. Plus, is there a god? PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

43m
Nov 18, 2023
Politics: An Audition For Reality TV

Echoes of History including some half-apologies, some 'legacy' issues in the Middle East, and expensive food. And, is Suella Braverman stupid? Just ask her colleagues. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

45m
Nov 11, 2023
The Early Naughties are Back!

What next for Hamas? Time to celebrate a year of Rishi? English cricket? Phew, science news! Andy is with Nish and Hari. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

43m
Oct 31, 2023
Shafts Of Hope: Pikachu Rampage

Everyone has an opinion on the Middle East, but this week The Bugle also has an opinion on mannequins, robots and Pokemon. Andy is with Ria Lina and Tiff Stevenson PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

48m
Oct 24, 2023
Who needs the Middle East when you have Badger Cam?

What do audiences care about in major news weeks? Well it's not the situation in the Middle East, or the USA or Australia - it's badgers and foxes. Also, when is a Kenyan Lawyer not a lawyer? When he wins every case, apparently. Plus, cricket. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

48m
Oct 18, 2023
(More) Sh*t Happens

A week where Russia contemplate pacifism and China make sense. Oh. Also, the US House Speaker gets Shaboinked out of office and the British Conservative receive less than positive reviews from their conference. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

47m
Oct 10, 2023
Bonus Britain Bugle!

A special edition of the show, recorded live at the Leicester Square Theatre, profiling Britain today. Ouch, it's not good. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

27m
Oct 03, 2023
Cormack McCarthy's Spring Break

Have the Gates of Hell opened? What do we do with all these rhinos? Does the UK even have a north? And who is in the bin this week? Rupert Murdoch, that's who! PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

46m
Sep 26, 2023
The Crowd Heckled 'Sexy!'

Humans in space, Bees on earth and Kim in Russia. Telling jokes about these things: Andy Zaltzman (now officially sexy), Chris Addison and Alice Fraser. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

44m
Sep 18, 2023
G20: Homeopathic Diplomacy

What's the point in the G20? Why is 'Bharat' controversial? Why did Brit's care about the latest convict escape? And who needs brittle concrete? Andy answers all these questions (and more) with Tom Ballard and Nish Kumar. PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

47m
Sep 12, 2023
Why The F*** Not

We're back, with a visit to the G20 summit, and ponder India's role in the world. Including: Why would India fly a rocket to the sun? Also, the writers strike is happening, and what is a lion doing on the loose in Karachi? PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by: __ __ And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

43m
Sep 05, 2023
Orcas, AI, Idiots: A summer feast

Andy is recovering from the cricket so here are some brand new sections we held back, just in case, featuring Chris Addison, Hari Kondabolu, Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal. AI, mad science and Orcas all make the cut. Listen to the latest Bugle Ashes Zaltzcast and buy our new book: https://thebuglepodcast.com https://thebuglepodcast.com/ The Bugle was presented and written by... Andy Zaltzman Hari Kondabolu Chris Addison Alice Fraser Anuvab Pal And produced by... Chris Skinner and Laura Turner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

39m
Aug 17, 2023