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

Bugle 4041 – A flood of news, and floods 01.09.2017

There's a lot of water this week. In Houston, where the government is backtracking from plans to cut disaster spending, and in Mumbai where Anuvab is seeking refuge on a floating train. Also, Brexit, Kim, Pauline Hanson and transfer news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4040 – Despot Death Match 27.08.2017

Andy is joined by Al Murray and Tom Ballard to put the top global despots to the test and see what chaos they've spurted into the world recently. With big guns from Chechnya, Nigeria, North Korea and the USA all in the mix, it's the cross-code punch up the public have really craved. Recorded live at New Town Theatre in Edinburgh. See Andy live in London in September Catch Tom do 10 shows of "...

Bugle 4039 – Apologies to South America 18.08.2017

Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Producer Chris at the New Town Theatre in Edinburgh for the most northern Bugle of all time. In a massive news week there is Trump news, North Korea, Venezuela, Brexit and Australian New Zealander news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4038 – Every Mushroom Cloud… 12.08.2017

Andy is joined by Hari Kondabolu who reports from Seattle, right in North Korea's firing line. This episode includes all you need to know about Guam. Plus, doping scandals and an email from Eubie Butt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus: Everything August aka Silly Season 05.08.2017

Andy looks back at everything that's ever happened in the world, in August, on The Bugle. Features Andy Zaltzman and John Oliver on Gaddafi, The Olympics, Afghanistan AND THE WORST RUSSIAN NEWS YOU'LL EVER HEAR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus Bugle – Too Much News #2 29.07.2017

Andy is joined by multiple co-hosts with a collection of stories that were too hot for the news. Highlights from Nisk Kumar, Al Murray, Hari Kondabolu, Tiff Stevenson, Tom Ballard, an almost inaudible laugh from Alice Fraser and several groans from Producer Chris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus Live Bugle – “this lie happened last Wednesday or Thursday” 21.07.2017

Important note: Listen to last week's episode: The Belly of the Bull before this! Andy, Nish and Helen with more from the Underbelly Festival This week: Wimbledon update, some Trump news and a listener Q&A Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4037 – In the belly of the bull 14.07.2017

Andy is joined by Helen, Nish and Producer Chris for a live special at the Underbelly festival in London. This week; world population, Steve Bannon, puns and British racism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4036 – Paunchy Plutocrats, Inc. 07.07.2017

Alice Fraser joins Andy in London this week. As usual, they talk about Vegan Goats, Hotdog Eating Contests, Nuking Alaska and the Man shortage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4035 – Theresa May has ruined leopard print 30.06.2017

Andy is joined by Tom Ballard and Tiff Stevenson to look at the DUP, magic money trees, and dressed down politicians. Also in the news Aussie Tony versus British Tony, who is worse? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4034 – Judges and prison 24.06.2017

Andy is joined by Anuvab Pal to discuss mad judges, British democracy and incarceration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4033 – America’s over there 17.06.2017

Andy is joined by Hari Kondabolu to find out what's happened in Trump Town lately. Also Megan Kelly news, Sport/not sport and a Father's Day guide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4032 – A truly British democracy 09.06.2017

It's the election that no one wanted, no one won, and yet everyone is celebrating. Andy, Helen and Aparna Nancherla try to work out what just happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4031 – Live Election Special 03.06.2017

Andy, Nish (and Chris) live on stage at the Soho Theatre in London, with a British election special. Pay heed to Andy's warning at the start. MAY CONTAIN DANGEROUS CONTENT. (Audio a bit peaky for the 1st minute or so – it settles!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4030 – AAA 27.05.2017

The Bugle's Triple A team of Andy, Al Murray and Alice Fraser react to the Manchester attacks before moving onto the news people need right now: massive Brazilian emeralds, horse trams and flamingoes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4029 – Electile Dysfunction 19.05.2017

Andy takes to the studio with Nish this week. They talk about camouflage, khaki and of course Basquiat. Also the UK election, President Trump and sports mascots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4028: You’re Fired – Afforced Acquiescence 12.05.2017

Andy is joined by Anuvab Pal this week who brings to light the extreme linguistic complexity of India's legal system and we catch up with Trump's latest catchphrase use. France Elects, while the other side of the channel gets ready to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4027: The Sinister Minister (LIVE) 07.05.2017

How do you say citizenship? Is that enough to make you an Australian citizen? Plus, the truth about St George. Andy is joined by Zoe Coombs Marr and Wil Anderson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4026 – LIVE IN AUSTRALIA! 01.05.2017

The Bugle makes it's live debut in Australia! Featuring Tom Ballard and Alice Fraser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4025 – Theresa May or may not 21.04.2017

Britain needs an election! Theresa May has saved us. Plus, what are Australian values, and how can a baby be a terrorist? AND: would Andy flirt with Mrs Hitler? Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Nazeem Hussain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4024 – Fart jokes for the Taliban 14.04.2017

Andy is joined by Sami Shah and Alice Fraser for a look at the week's news, including Sean Spicer's latest Hitler bantz. Including – why he should become a porn star. Plus, Pauline Hanson's eggcellent adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4023 – World turned upside down 07.04.2017

Andy is in Australia and joined by two new Buglers – welcome David O'Doherty and Tom Ballard. In the news: Pepsi, Gibraltar and the latest from the US. Plus, just how right wing is Australia? Podcast produced by a zombie/corpse/ghost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus Bugle – Too Much News #1 31.03.2017

The last 22 weeks have contained a lot of news, too much even for The Bugle, so here are some recent moments that missed the final cut – including the definitive verdict on f s and c s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4022 – Not Scared, Bored 25.03.2017

Andy and Nish on the response to the Westminster terror attack, Trump's failed bill, the happiness index and Scotland's confused position. Plus baseball news. *Recorded before the healthcare bill went completely down the pan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugle 4021 – Geertcha 18.03.2017

Andy and Hari Kondabolu discuss the 'good' news from the Netherlands, the rantings of Steve King, Trump's tax return and a penis-on-roof shortage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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