The Bugle

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Celebrating The Bugle's best moments, this daily show takes us back through the some of the greatest stories the The Bugle has deemed newsworthy. Featuring the best moments from Andy Zaltzman, John Oliver and guest Co-hosts We are listener funded, support what we do here This is a Bugle Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

What would Draco do? 02.02.2024

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Electile Dysfunction 01.02.2024

Now we’re heading back to May 2017, it was election season in the UK - but two of the key players had gone AWOL. It’s Bugle issue 4029, Electile Dysfunction Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long Over-Jew 31.01.2024

In March 2011 Pope Benedict was feeling forgiving - and decided it was in his gift to make one epic exoneration. It’s Bugle issue 146 Long over-Jew. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Woman gives birth! 30.01.2024

We’re going back now to one truly happy day for mankind. There was reason for celebration in July 2013 as Britain welcomed a royal baby. It’s Bugle issue  242, Woman gives birth! Today's episode is introduced by Chris Skinner. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/  This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See...

Not Enough Kicking 29.01.2024

June 2019 now, and Australia was giving us plenty to think about. Andy was joined by Alice and Anuvab for Bugle issue 4111 Not Enough Kicking. Today's episode is introduced by Chris Skinner. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/  This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Judges and prison 26.01.2024

India has provided some classic Bugle top stories… and in June 2017, it was the tale of one questionable judge. For Bugle issue 4034 Andy was joined by Anuvab Pal. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/  This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singing in the Reign 25.01.2024

Patriotism was in Vogue in June 2012 - as Britain celebrated the diamond jubilee in typically British style… in the rain. It’s Bugle issue 197 - Singing in the Reign. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do I Not Leak That 24.01.2024

Wikileaks was responsible for a deluge of classified information being released in December 2010. But the jury was out on just how bothered anyone was about the revelations. It’s issue 136 - Do I Not Leak That. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Britain can no longer afford defence against aliens 23.01.2024

In December 2009 some serious cost-cutting measures were needed as a recession loomed in the UK. Bingo and UFOs were of course the obvious places to save a pound or two. It’s Bugle issue 98, Britain can no longer afford defence against aliens. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acas...

Fart jokes for the Taliban 22.01.2024

April 2014 now, and the Great Barrier Reef was making headlines - for all the wrong reasons. Alice Fraser and Sami Shah joined Andy for Bugle issue 4024. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breadgate 19.01.2024

Nish Kumar revisits Breadgate/Bread Roll Gate, as revealed in Bugle 4132 and his brilliant stand up show Your Power, Your Control, which you can buy now. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mukbang 18.01.2024

There’s nothing humanity loves more than to ignore the experts. In November 2019 we were collectively refusing to listen to 11,000 climate scientists. It’s Bugle issue 4129. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gaining My Religion 17.01.2024

Pensioners - there’s loads of them. And in April 2014 in the UK the Government came up with an interesting plan to predict people’s deaths - presumably to save some money. It’s issue 267, Gaining My Religion. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

We're having a baby! 16.01.2024

Briton’s were celebrating in December 2012 - and despite some logistical issues, myself and John just had to record a Bugle to celebrate the announcement of a magical royal baby. It’s Bugle issue 216, We're having a baby! Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Weapons of mass election 15.01.2024

Excitement was ramping up in the States in January 2012 as the Iowa caucus kicked off an election year. It’s Bugle issue 177 Weapons of Mass Election. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KalashniCough 12.01.2024

In February 2020 there was one big question we were all worrying about - just how worried did we need to be? Oh if only we’d know…. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fruitcakes and Loonies 11.01.2024

We’re visiting May 2014 now - and Nigel Farage was leading the charge as a bunch of terrifying politicians tried to take Europe back to the good old days. It’s Bugle issue 270, Fruitcakes and Loonies. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Inprismed 10.01.2024

Edward Snowden - remember him? No, I thought not. Well here’s a little reminder from June 2013 - It’s Bugle issue 238, Inprismed. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Drop of Reagan’s Blood 09.01.2024

Now you might think we’ve been waiting a while for an election here in the UK - but back in May 2012 Egyptians were going to the polls in a VERY loooooooooong awaited election. It’s Bugle issue 195. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Bad news for stupid buildings, Afghanistan & shoes 08.01.2024

Copenhagen was the hot ticket in Dec 2009 as global leaders gathered to tackle the climate crisis - and we all know how well that went. It’s Bugle issue 97, Bad news for stupid buildings, Afghanistan & shoes. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Peak Nigel 05.01.2024

Donald Trump has kindly provided so many Top Stories for us over the years. He really is the ‘gift’ that keeps giving. In October 2019 Hari and Helen were with Andy to try and make sense of his latest achievements. It’s Bugle issue 4124. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See...

Weekend at Bernie's 04.01.2024

We all need a holiday from time to time. Well in Sept 2009 myself and John returned from a Bugle break to find that despite our time away - nothing much had changed in the world. It’s issue 89 The Bugle finally returns. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

The Ebola Tombola 03.01.2024

Ebola was causing a nuisance in October 2014. And of course the world leapt into action - once the virus left the shores of Africa. It’s issue 275, The Ebola Tombola. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britain's Back Baby! 02.01.2024

We were feeling proud to be `British in December 2011. We had proof that the nation was back on the map. It’s issue 174, Britain's Back Baby! Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Birthday Party! Super Best Friends Invited! 01.01.2024

Proof now that we’re stuck in an endless loop of doom and hellfire. In April 2010 myself and John recorded Bugle issue 112 - and the hot topic, an Icelandic volcano. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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