The Bugle

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...

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/ live Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a ni...

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 p...

Recording together in Andy's shed surrounded by cricket memorabilia, are Nish Kumar and Chris Addison.  On this week's episode: Trump vs Swift: a 'powder keg of stupidity' Super Bowl LVIII conspiracy theories Joe Biden calling Benjamin Netanyau a 'bad f---ing guy' Tucker Carlson meeting Vladimir Putin Rishi Sunak's Rwanda policy bet with Piers Morgan Liz Truss launching PopCon Send thoughts a...

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 mak...

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...

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...

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 n...

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 p...

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 This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman N...

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 . 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...

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 This episode was presented and writ...

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 This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Mark Steel Alice Fraser And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast...

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 This episode was presented and written by:...

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 This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser James Nokise A...

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 This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Hari Kondabolu Nish Kumar And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner H...

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 This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Tiff Stevenson Ria Lina And pro...

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 This epi...

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 This episode was presented and written by...

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 This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Chris Addison And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turn...

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 This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Ian Smith Josh Gondelman And produc...

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 This episode was presented and written by: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Chris Addison And produced by...

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 This episode was presented and...

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 This episode was presented an...

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 The Bugle was presented and written by... Andy Zaltzman Hari Kondabolu Chris Addison Alice Fr...