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

Oppenheimlich: Bugle Word Of The Year 25.11.2023

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 World Drifts Into Anti-Semanticism 18.11.2023

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:...

Politics: An Audition For Reality TV 11.11.2023

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...

The Early Naughties are Back! 31.10.2023

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...

Shafts Of Hope: Pikachu Rampage 24.10.2023

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...

Who needs the Middle East when you have Badger Cam? 18.10.2023

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...

(More) Sh*t Happens 10.10.2023

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...

Bonus Britain Bugle! 03.10.2023

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...

Cormack McCarthy's Spring Break 26.09.2023

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...

The Crowd Heckled 'Sexy!' 18.09.2023

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...

G20: Homeopathic Diplomacy 12.09.2023

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...

Why The F*** Not 05.09.2023

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...

Orcas, AI, Idiots: A summer feast 17.08.2023

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...

It's Seriously F**king Hot 18.07.2023

It's the last episode of The Bugle before the summer hiatus and it is getting hot in here as the world melts in searing heat. Will there be a world left by the time we plan to return? Away from climate collapse, the EU are dishing out hazardous chemicals, India are escaping the planet by sending a rocket to the moon, and Novak Djokovic is still bouncing his tennis ball. Listen to the latest Bugle...

NATO commits to committing to Ukraine, one day 13.07.2023

Nato, sort of, commits to Ukraine, it's Zuck v Musk and major India news as high speed trains take on goats. Plus, a reading from D'Ancey LaGuarde! Listen to the latest Bugle Ashes Zaltzcast and buy our new book: http://thebuglepodcast.com The Bugle was presented and written by... Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Anuvab Pal D'Ancey LaGuarde And produced by... Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Aca...

Earth Spins Off Own Axis In Attempt To Escape From Itself 03.07.2023

Why is the world literally breaking off it's own axis? What next for Jair Bolsonaro? What's up the US Supreme Court (other than the obvious)? And Why is Australia burying both its heads, and waste, in the sand? Listen to the latest Bugle Ashes Zaltzcast and buy our new book: http://thebuglepodcast.com The Bugle was presented and written by... Andy Zaltzman Tom Ballard Josh Gondelman And produced b...

The Hot Dog Mercenary 27.06.2023

Our take on Russia's short-lived civil war, serious enough for Putin to keep his shirt on. Plus, it's Musk v. Zuckerberg, Modi v. human rights and, er, a Russian man on a building site v. Australia. Some important notices: Buy our D'Ancey LaGuarde book, now on pre-order: https://unbound.com/books/the-dancey-laguarde-reader/ Support Producer Chris's ride for Sea Watch, protecting displaced people c...

Horndog Special 14.06.2023

The original Horndog finally checks out, Andy, Alice and Anuvab note Silvio Berlusconi's *incredible* life. Also, slightly younger imitations Boris Johnson and Donald Trump are up to no good. What a tribute. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Anuvab Pal Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Ac...

The Bugle Welcomes Our Alien Overlords 06.06.2023

It's official - the aliens have landed! Do we care? Will they take us to our leaders? Also, what was Button Moon? Plus, a bad week for God and his 'filthy books'. Also, Biden gets closer to the floor than was ideal, the lengths people will go to for their phones, and the latest entries to the Wall of Fame. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featu...

Future Of Humanity Update 31.05.2023

Billionaire vampires, DNA hacking, vaping; all indicators of the state of humankind. Andy is with Hari Kondabolu and Chris Addison Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Chris Addison Hari Kondabolu Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Assad Day For World Peace 23.05.2023

Bashar Al Assad is back, LMFAO. Also, G7, Suella Braverman, sinking New York and kissing. Andy is with Josie Long and Nish Kumar Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Josie Long Nish Kumar Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

World News Update 16.05.2023

A quick tour through the US (Trump, urghh), Moscow (nice tank, dude), Pakistan (spin your way out of this) Australia (is it on fire or flooding) and, thankfully, space, where you can finally get a half decent meal. Andy is with Alice Fraser and Neil Delamere Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Neil Delamere Pr...

Anachronistic Cosplay Fetishism 10.05.2023

What happened at the Coronation of Chuck III? The Bugle reveals all. Plus, giant penis drawing and dead whale on beach. All perfectly regular things. Andy is with Ria Lina and Ian Smith. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Ria Lina Ian Smith Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Recorded in the shed. Hosted on Acast....

Know Your Place, Serfs 02.05.2023

It's a Coronation Special! Andy is with Mark Steel and Tom Ballard to find out what really happens when an old man is enmonarched. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Mark Steel Tom Ballard Produced by Chris Skinner, Ped Hunter and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Collection Of Perfectly Normal Stories From Across America 22.04.2023

A trip across America, where every state seems to be having some, er, issues. Also, Dominic Raab is a bully, and the pope gives King Charles a weird, and fake, gift. We only survive thanks to listener donations. Please support us monthly or one off to keep this fine show running: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate - new premium merch being ordered at the end of April so make sure you're on board! W...

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