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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. Follow us on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 hr ago

An Ask Andy Special

Hello Buglers! While Andy takes a break from the satirical tomfoolery of the world news. We thought we'd bring you the best of Ask Andy, a subscription exclusive Q&A with the big dog himself. Ever wondered Andy’s dream Prime Minister 5 aside team, Andy’s thoughts on a utopian America or just what cricket spreadsheet he’s working on at the moment. Well Ask Andy is the place to find all that out and more. We’ve selected some of the best questions over the past year, so wherever you are, sit back and enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode why not become a Bugle subscriber where you can get access to Ask Andy every month, it might even be your question he answers next, plus AD free episodes of every podcast on the Bugle network including the sci-fi and fantasy podcast Realms Unknown and science and tech led The Gargle with Alice Fraser! Produced by Chris Skinner and Harry Gordon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 hr ago

An Ask Andy Special

Hello Buglers! While Andy takes a break from the satirical tomfoolery of the world news. We thought we'd bring you the best of Ask Andy, a subscription exclusive Q&A with the big dog himself. Ever wondered Andy’s dream Prime Minister 5 aside team, Andy’s thoughts on a utopian America or just what cricket spreadsheet he’s working on at the moment. Well Ask Andy is the place to find all that out and more. We’ve selected some of the best questions over the past year, so wherever you are, sit back and enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode why not become a Bugle subscriber where you can get access to Ask Andy every month, it might even be your question he answers next, plus AD free episodes of every podcast on the Bugle network including the sci-fi and fantasy podcast Realms Unknown and science and tech led The Gargle with Alice Fraser! Produced by Chris Skinner and Harry Gordon
29 Jul

An AI Odyssey

Joining Andy this week on issue 4387 of The Bugle is Tiff Stevenson and from across the pacific Hari Kondabolu. As they report on Elon Musk's plans to remake an accurate portrayal of Homer's An Odyssey following the release of Christopher Nolan's cinematic blockbuster. Elsewhere the Bugle catch up of the actions of the 47th US President, the Italian con man who tricked tourists for years, Andy Burnham's first few days in office and the Commonwealth Games! 🎥 AI Odyssey: The Bugle's film review section, explores Musk's plans to produce a accurate AI version of Homer's Odyssey 🇮🇹 Ancient Con: The Bugle report on a Italian con artist's ancient deception as they faked a famed amphitheatre for years 🏅 Commonwealth Games: Andy, Hari and Tiff discuss the dated Commonwealth Games and the appearance from the Tardis of an odd looking new Doctor Donate to Emilia: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-safe-accessible-home-for-emilia Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/ Hari Kondabolu's Links: https://harikondabolu.com/ Tiff Stevenson's Links: https://tiffstevenson.co.uk/ The Bugle at Edinburgh Fringe '26: Alice Fraser: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/alice-fraser-oh-man Nish Kumar: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/nish-kumar-angry-humour-from-a-really-nice-guy-work-in-progress Tom Ballard: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/tom-ballard-be-funny-challenge-impossible Tiff Stevenson: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-lucky-work-in-progress Mark Steel: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/mark-steel-what-the-f-is-going-on Felicity Ward: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/felicity-ward-i-wish-i-could-come-out-of-my-shell Josie Long: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/in-conversation-with-josie-long 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Jul

7th PM in a decade!

Joining Andy on issue 4386 of The Bugle is Alice Fraser and Nato Green. As the trio report on the week's news, following of outbreak of Cyclosporiasis in the US and Pete Hegseth announces testosterone deficiency screening for troops! The UK welcome there 7th Prime Minister in 10 years as Andy Burnham steps into No.10. PLUS Earth-like exoplanet found to have an atmosphere, and The Bugle closes the curtain on the 2026 World Cup. 🇺🇸 US in the muck: The Bugle has a special health report into the USA's Cyclosporiasis outbreak 🇬🇧 7th in 10 Years: The Bugle report on Andy Burnham officially becoming the UK's 7th PM in 10 years as he steps into No.10 🏆 World Cup update: Andy, Alice and Nato discuss the curtain call on the 2026 FIFA World Cup Donate to Emilia: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-safe-accessible-home-for-emilia Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/ Alice Fraser's Links: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser Nato Green's Links: https://www.instagram.com/mrnatogreen/?hl=en 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Jul

Trump's at it Again & Secret Wedding of the Century!

On issue 4385 of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Nish Kumar and Josh Gondelman, as the trio catch on this week's news as the USA celebrated their 250th birthday, we also delve into the ongoing chaos in Iran. The three imagine what the most secretive wedding of the year was like after Taylor Swift tied the knot with Travis Kelce. PLUS UK news, we catch up on the Farage facade following his resignation and subsequent bi-election and the World Cup ahead of England's semi-final clash! All this in issue 4385 of The Bugle. 🇺🇸: A look back into USA 250th Birthday celebrations 🇬🇧 Farage Facade: The Bugle catch up on chaos of Nigel Farage and his Reform party 🏆 World Cup update: Andy, Nish and Josh discuss the upcoming semifinal as England take on old foe Argentina Donate to Emilia: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-safe-accessible-home-for-emilia Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/ Nish Kumar's Links: https://www.nishkumar.co.uk/ Josh Gondelman's Links: https://www.joshgondelman.com/ 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Jul

HAPPY 250th USA

To celebrate and commemorate the USA 250th birthday producer Harry has gone back through the archives to find some classic Bugle USA clips from the Pig War and Obama's election, to US Espionage and the Fuckeulogy of Osama Bin Laden PLUS a special presidential pun-run from Andy! There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Jul

The Bugle World Cup Special

Welcome back to The Bugle, and issue number 4384a, The Bugle World Cup special, where producer Harry has been riffling through the archives to find some of the best clips from the previous World Cup's reported on the Bugle. From the 2018 World Cup democratic rankings, Mark van Bommel’s diaries, Puns from the ‘66 WC wining England squad, and we have access to some rare Bugle commentary from the Maradona's goal in '86, the 1950s WC clash between England & USA clash and the 1954 World Cup final! Thank you for listening, we’ll be back next week…There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Donate to Emilia: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-safe-accessible-home-for-emilia 🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/ 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Jun

British Politics Plunged into CHAOS (again)

On issue 4384 of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Neil Delamere, as the trio jump into this week's news, as UK PM Kier Starmer announces his resignation, is Andy Burnham the future Prime Minister of the UK, AI publishing controversy, and Europe hit by record-breaking heatwave, and tips to keeping cool for it! 🇬🇧 Starmer Resigns: The Bugle catch up on the breaking news of PM Kier Starmer's resignation 🔥 Heatwave: The trio delve into the recent heatwave surging across Europe 🇪🇺 10 year anniversary of Brexit: Andy, Alice and Neil discuss 10 years on from Brexit! Donate to Emilia: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-safe-accessible-home-for-emilia Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/ Alice Fraser's Links: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser Neil Delamere's Links: https://www.neildelamere.com/ 🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/ 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. Follow us on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.