The Bugle

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Anuvab Pal and Tiff Stevenson for a global sweep of OH GOD NOT ANOTHER WEEK LIKE THIS. At least we have a fun top story... 🤖 In Albania, the government now has an AI Minister. Is this the future of politics, or just the first step toward being ruled by ChatGPT in a suit? 🇺🇸 In America, chaos reigns yet again—scandals, dysfunction, and a national mood that can...

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by  Alice Fraser  and  Nato Green  for a world tour through... 🇨🇳 In China, the latest  “conference”  brings together a rogues’ gallery of global strongmen. At least it’s nice to see  Men Having Friends —even if those friends are terrifying. 🇺🇸 In the US, the rebranded  Department of War  makes a bold statement, and ba...

Hello Buglers, we are back with a spectacular new Bugle next week. Until then let’s celebrate this most premier of autumnal months… with a look back at September from years gone by. And don't forget to get your tickets for our live show at the Leicester Square Theatre in October. Or your ticket to watch the live stream. Buy them here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live Hear more of our show...

Ahead of our 18th birthday (tickets on sale now: http://thebuglepodcast.com), we celebrate some classic live Bugles, with Andy, Nish, Alice and Alex Edelman. The Bugle can only exist if you support us: donate, follow us on YouTube, spread the word. Introduced by Andy Zaltzman and Chris Skinner. Produced by Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tickets for our 18th birthday live show are on sale now! thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by  Nato Green  and  Sara Barron  for a jam-packed episode featuring geopolitics, golf, and pharmaceutical-powered transformations. 🇬🇧  Trump hits the UK  — but not for diplomacy. No, he’s here for the  golf , naturally. We unpack the weirdness of a man...

🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and that warm fuzzy feeling that you’re funding nonsense: thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Jena Friedman and Ria Lina for an episode full of sub-zero headlines. With Trump's ICE on the loose, shifting climate cycles and unruly vandalism the trio plod their way through...

🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and that warm fuzzy feeling that you’re funding nonsense: thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal as the trio plunge head first into a whirlwind of headlines,  from irritable emojis and French public holidays to comets and judgemental pets. An...

🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and that warm fuzzy feeling that you’re funding nonsense:  thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by  Ian Smith  and  Nish Kumar  for a global dive into activism, absurdity, and the only sport where selflessness still exists (sometimes). 🗺️  Palestine A...

🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive merch, and the unmatched pleasure of elite-tier status: thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Josie Long and Josh Gondelman for a turbulent episode stacked with big beautiful bills, endless Norwegian funds and outrageously rich pets. Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Ross Ramsey-Golding...

There has been so much news lately that we've had to hold back on some killer stories, so here they are - from Matcha chaos, to Jeff Bezos's wedding to female religious leaders. Andy is with: Tiff Stevenson, Hari Kondabolu, Felicity Ward, Neil Delamere, Alice Fraser, Tom Ballard and James Nokise. Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner 🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus episodes, exclusive videos,...

🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and the smug self-righteousness of a Team Bugle subscription at thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tiff Stevenson and Tom Ballard to untangle a world that's somehow too serious and too stupid—often at the same time. 🔥 Top Story: Iran & Israel — tensions escalate, missiles fly, and peace remains as elusive as a...

🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus shows, exclusive videos, and a smug sense of global awareness at thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Neil Delamere for a global sweep of chaos, climate, and confused birds. 🇺🇸 In the United States, Elon Musk continues to make noise, and riots bring yet another wave of existential dread. Democracy? Still TBD. 🌆 Sinking cities a...

🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus shows, exclusive video episodes, and smug warmth at thebuglepodcast.com  This week, Andy Zaltzman leads an international panel of Buglers through the chaos of politics, wildlife, and billionaire bromances—with a special focus on honey badgers, New Zealand’s political drama, and the heartbreaking (or not?) Musk/Trump split.  Andy, Felicity Ward and James No...

🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive merch, and the unmatched pleasure of elite-tier status: https://thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by 'quibbling sibling' Helen Zaltzman and Josh Gondelman for a mostly F***ING BLEAK-free episode full of satire, jigsaw news and punctuation puns. 🇨🇦 In Canada news: 🧩 US-Canada trade war means jig...

🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive merch, and the unmatched pleasure of elite-tier status: thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tiff Stevenson, Hari Kondabolu, and elite-tier producer Chad for a power-packed episode full of satire, absurdity, and deeply unnecessary sequels. 🇺🇸 In American news: Trump gets weirdly complimentary ab...

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by elite-tier Bugler and guest producer Belinda (as well as Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard) delivering a show so saucy it might get you banned from the Vatican gift shop. 🔹 Support The Bugle! Get bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the moral superiority of a Team Bugle subscription: thebuglepodcast.com 🏏 Top Story: India v Pakistan — More than just a cric...

📯 Support The Bugle! Get exclusive video editions, bonus shows, and the right to feel a little superior:  thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by  David O’Doherty  and  Alice Fraser  to deliver your weekly fix of democracy despair, snake news, and historical nonsense. 🗳️  Top Story: Global Democracy Update  — The world is somehow both...

Support The Bugle! Get exclusive video editions, bonus episodes, and fine smugness: thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Hari Kondabolu and Anuvab Pal for a turbo-charged tour through history, politics, and questionable phone etiquette. 🍁 In Canada, Trump somehow manages to swing the election against him—was trying to make just one extra state the fatal flaw? We dig into Nort...

Support The Bugle, we only exist because you make it happen: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate. Our first Elite Tier Buglers will be co-producing episodes in the next month! This week we look back at the arrival of Pope Francis, and the end of Osama Bin Laden - as revealed by John Cena. Includes a clip from Realms Unknown, which is in your pod feed now! A new Bugle is in your feed next week. This...

This week on The Bugle, Andy is joined by Josie Long and Nato Green for a chaotic cruise through the week’s weirdest news. 💰 Top Story: Tariffs (ugh, again) — but this time, we’re talking a million percent tariffs. Are we heading toward a financial apocalypse, or just another Tuesday in global trade? 🗞️ America is drifting away from reality, and the news is... not helping. Meanwhile, US universit...

🔹 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus shows, exclusive merch, and the warm glow of self-satisfaction:  www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate . This week, Andy is joined by Alice and Tiff as we toss useless kitchen gadgets into the bin and declare it  Liberation Day — the world is free… or at least pretending to be! 📰  Top Story:  Global economic wei...

Hello Buglers! While Andy is off bringing his unique brand of satirical Irish language rap and extremely English-sounding spoken word to Dublin and Belfast, we wouldn’t dream of leaving you without your dose of hot takes on global news! This week, we’re diving into Top Stories, our show that revisits the history of The Bugle, one headline at a time. And since April is upon us, We’ve handpicke...

This week, we investigate the happiest nations on Earth and ask:  How?!  Finland is officially joyful, the UK is redefining disability, and the bizarre love-hate triangle of Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy—does  anyone  in that mess feel happy? Meanwhile, in Dublin, Molly Malone is getting groped… but why? Plus, we take a trip back in time to when a British Prime Minister found him...

Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus shows, exclusive merch, and a smug sense of well-being: www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate . This week Andy Zaltzman is with Nato Green and Jackie Kashian, This week it’s another tour through America’s pre-Mad Max phase, with Tesla’s on the Whitehouse lawn, and share prices in the gutter. Also, Canada has a new leader and Pokemon now knows wh...

Support The Bugle by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber. We offer extra shows, merch and warm fluffy feelings. Info: www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate   This week, Andy and Alice tackle the big (and weird) stories of the moment—Ukraine, Trump, Starmer, and, of course, some truly terrible meetings. In health news, there’s actual cancer research progress (for once!), but we’re also forced to confron...