The Bugle

The Bugle

Comedy EN ↓ 706 episodes

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.

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The Bugle

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Scallop wars and the Maybot: Bugle 4079 02.09.2018

Andy and Alice record a Bugle at midnight in the woods – and discuss Theresa May's attempts at dancing, the first Scallop War of Brexit, and who the latest Aussie PM is (this may already be out of date). Recorded in front of about 1000 people at the beautiful End Of The Road Festival. With @HelloBuglers @Aliterative @ProducerChris More episodes and info on our website: http://thebuglepodcast.com W...

Bugle 4078 – Truth isn’t Truth 24.08.2018

Andy is with Nish Kumar and Anuvab Pal – after a wonderfully ludicrous week in Trumpland, what actually is truth and what do we do with it? Plus, Ikea in India news, Economics is a crazy subject, and puns. Recorded 'live' in Edinburgh. With @HelloBuglers @Aliterative @AlexEdelman @ProducerChris More episodes and info on our website: http://thebuglepodcast.com We are proud members of Radiotopia Hos...

Bugle 4077 – Space Force 17.08.2018

Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Alex Edelman to explore the implications of Space Force, get the lowdown on who Trump has most recently fallen out with (this item may be out of date) and hear the latest global feminism news. Recorded live at the Edinburgh Fringe, yes Andy came on stage without a microphone, Chris's T Shirt had flamingoes on. With @HelloBuglers @Aliterative @AlexEdelman @Produce...

Bonus Bugle – Frankenbugle 10.08.2018

A cut and paste collection of Bugle sections from previous shows with absolutely no editorial decisions. Turns out it unearths the best listener email of all time, Chris's first Bugle and how Buglers treated John in Milwaukee. With @HelloBuglers @IAmJohnOliver @ProducerChris @Aliterative @harikondabolu Please help keep this nonsense going and donate: http://thebuglepodcast.com We are proud members...

Bonus Bugle – Some Andy and John classics 05.08.2018

Andy and John on with some classic US political moments from Bugle past, plus an Australian on a whale. With @HelloBuglers @IAmJohnOliver @ProducerChris Please help keep this nonsense going and donate: http://thebuglepodcast.com We are proud members of Radiotopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus Bugle – Putin, Trump and The Queen’s Brooch 27.07.2018

Putin and Trump. That was weird. Trump and The Queen. That was weird. Balls. They are weird. Audiences. Weird. Enjoy this bonus Bugle! With @HelloBuglers @Aliterative @AndrewisMaxwell @MrNishKumar @AlexEdelman @ProducerChris More episodes and live dates on our website: http://thebuglepodcast.com We are proud members of Radiotopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4076 – Space Jam 21.07.2018

Andy is joined by Nish Kumar in London and Alex Edelman in Boston for a look at Trump's visit to Europe and what this means for Montenegro. Plus, Brexit news, Chance the Publisher and what really happened during the 1st moon landing. With @HelloBuglers @MrNishKumar @AlexEdelman @ProducerChris More episodes and info on our website: http://thebuglepodcast.com We are proud members of Radiotopia Hoste...

Bugle 4075 – Fledgling season 14.07.2018

Andy is with Alice Fraser and Andrew Maxwell to discuss Brexit lunacy, the Thai cave rescue and big dick energy. Recorded live at Underbelly Festival in London. Come see us live some time! With @HelloBuglers @Aliterative @AndrewisMaxwell @ProducerChris More episodes and info on our website: http://thebuglepodcast.com We are proud members of Radiotopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Bugle 4074 – Naked Hermit News 29.06.2018

Andy and Nish are joined by newcomer James Nokise who reports on everything happening in the Pacific. Plus, naked Japanese island man news and World Cup – with some exclusive match commentary from Germany. With @HelloBuglers @MrNishKumar @JamesNokise @ProducerChris More episodes and info on our website: http://thebuglepodcast.com We are proud members of Radiotopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Bugle 4073 – Baby Jails 22.06.2018

Andy and Alice discuss Melania's coat, baby jails and WORLD CUP. Plus, the Bugle welcomes a new special producer. With @HelloBuglers @Aliterative @ProducerChris More episodes and info on our website: http://thebuglepodcast.com We are proud members of Radiotopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4072 The Question 16.06.2018

Anuvab Pal joins Andy to talk about the G7 summit and the beginnings of a special relationship with North Korea. We contrast the morning routines of Prime Ministers and a glorious summer of sport beckons to distract us from Brexit insanity. With @HelloBuglers @anuvabpal @Wahwah_UK More episodes and info on our website: http://thebuglepodcast.com We are proud members of Radiotopia Hosted on Acast....

Bugle 4071 – Whale of a Time 08.06.2018

Andy is joined by Tiff Stevenson and Alice Fraser to look at the latest news, including Where's Melania? Who cares about pollution? Who should apologise for calling who a what? And, what's a suitable campaign for a cosmetics company? Recorded live at Underbelly Festival in London With @HelloBuglers @Aliterative @tiffstevenson @ProducerChris More episodes and info on our website: http://thebuglepod...

Bugle 4070 – Tit for Tat 01.06.2018

Andy and Alice look at Ukrainian 'assassinations', Trump's trade deals and dachshunds. Plus WORLD CUP AUDIO PULLOUT! With @HelloBuglers @Aliterative @ProducerChris More episodes and info on our website: http://thebuglepodcast.com We are proud members of Radiotopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4069 – Read the bible, capeesh? 25.05.2018

Andy and Nish Kumar look at the latest wang swinging from the US and North Korea, Ireland's referendum on membership to the 21st century and silliness from the NFL. May contain references to a sporting event that was taking place at the time. With @HelloBuglers @MrNishKumar @ProducerChris More episodes and info on our website: http://thebuglepodcast.com We are proud members of Radiotopia Hosted on...

Bugle 4068 – Megotiations 21.05.2018

Andy, Alice and Helen deliver the 1st ever live Bugles from Portland and San Francisco. Complete with midi jingles (thanks Martin), Trump news, Royal wedding and at least one audience member better on Wikipedia than Andy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus Bugle – Andy on tour 14.05.2018

Radiotopia are on tour. Andy has asked a friend to contribute. Plus, some classic royal wedding Bugle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4067 – Celebrate Forgery 05.05.2018

Andy is with Anuvab Pal to discuss global cheating, forgery and misrepresentation – from Indian exams to Swedish meatballs. With @HelloBuglers @AnuvabPal @ProducerChris More episodes and info on our website: http://thebuglepodcast.com We are proud members of Radiotopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus Bugle – Space Gravy 28.04.2018

Andy introduces some classic moments in history plus some recently held back live moments including the best space story of all time. With @HelloBuglers @IAmJohnOliver @Aliterative @phlaimeaux @TomCBallard @awryaditi @TomEdwardWright @ProducerChris More episodes and info on our website: http://thebuglepodcast.com We are proud members of Radiotopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Bugle 4066 – Donald’s a Bugler 24.04.2018

Andy is with Tom Ballard and newcomer Aditi Mittal to discuss more stupid news from the week. They are also joined by EXTRA SPECIAL NEW CO-HOST – DONALD TRUMP (sort of). With @HelloBuglers @TomCBallard Aditi Mittal @TomEdwardWright @ProducerChris More episodes and info on our website: http://thebuglepodcast.com We are proud members of Radiotopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Bugle 4065 – Clipart news 15.04.2018

Andy is with David O'Doherty and Alice Fraser (and 'producer' Tom) for a live show from Batmania with a focus on Armageddon, turtles and bicycles. With @HelloBuglers @Aliterative @phlaimeaux @TomEdwardWright @ProducerChris More episodes and info on our website: http://thebuglepodcast.com We are proud members of Radiotopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4064 – Mad Mike Versus Science 30.03.2018

Andy and Alice Fraser look at possible cheating in elections and cricket, the mass congregation of Dachshunds, how Pauline Hanson is like Nelson Mandela, and how a flat earther is using science to prove science wrong, but it's not science. With @HelloBuglers @Aliterative href=" https://twitter.com/ProducerChris ">@ProducerChris More episodes and info on our website: http://thebuglepod...

Bugle 4063 – The bots have won 24.03.2018

Andy is with Helen and Nish to discuss Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, Japanese toilets, Russian 'elections' and the royal wedding. Plus, Helen does the sport section (really). With @HelloBuglers @mrnishkumar @helenzaltzman @ProducerChris More episodes and info on our website: http://thebuglepodcast.com We are proud members of Radiotopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Bugle 4062 – Bullwinkle 17.03.2018

Andy is joined by Hari Kondabolu to discuss Russian spies in Salisbury, the end of Rex Tillerson, French baguette news and the happiness index. With @HelloBuglers @harikondabolu @ProducerChris More episodes and info on our website: http://thebuglepodcast.com We are proud members of Radiotopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus Bugle: Who Says Comedy Has To Be Entertaining? 10.03.2018

Some amazing bits from recent Bugles we held back, including the mother of Freudian slips from Andy, the return of Silvio and a classic bit from Andy and John. With @HelloBuglers @aliterative @MrNishKumar @ProducerChris @tiffstevenson @felicityward More episodes and info on our website: http://thebuglepodcast.com We are proud members of Radiotopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Bugle 4061 – Three Day Heart attacks 03.03.2018

Andy is joined by Tiff Stevenson and Bugle newb Felicity Ward (please afford her the standard Bugle welcome) for a global tour of the news, including Chinese dictators, Aussie mullets, American guns, Italian elections and British fudges. Plus, how do men demonstrate they really understand women's pain? With @HelloBuglers @tiffstevenson @felicityward @ProducerChris More episodes and info on our web...

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