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The Bugle comes of age this month - so we’re heading back in time to the early days to take a look at how the greatness began. Episode 42 now - it was August 2008 and World leaders were doing their best to help us out with content. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner&nbs...

We’re feeling nostalgic here at the Bugle as we approach our 18th anniversary. So we’re diving deep into the archives - this time with Bugle issue 30, titled Volcano Porn. Get your tickets now for the live stream of our 18th anniversary LIVE BUGLE at https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This ep...

As we approach the Bugle’s 18th birthday we’re heading way back to the beginning - well almost. Episode 2 of the Bugle now, and a proposed rekindling of the British Empire took the Top Story slot. Get your tickets now for the live stream of our 18th anniversary LIVE BUGLE at https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: the...

Time for a Christmas Bugle now. Tom Ballard and Lloyd Langford joined Andy on stage in December 2021, for a live show with a typically festive crowd. It’s Bugle issue 4215 - Platypus on the Menu. Get your tickets now for the live stream of our 18th anniversary LIVE BUGLE at https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: theb...

In March 2022 it was feeling tricky to look on the bright side. Mark Steel and Hari Kondabolu joined Andy in some group hand-wringing. It’s Bugle issue 4224 - Zelensky’s Tight 16.  Get your tickets now for the live stream of our 18th anniversary LIVE BUGLE at https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcas...

Let’s go back to May 2021 now. There was an all too familiar topic in the Top Story Slot. Helen Zaltzman and Alice Fraser joined Andy for Bugle issue 4194 - Beauty & the Beast. Get your tickets now for the live stream of our 18th anniversary LIVE BUGLE at https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com...

The Bugle was live at the Leciester Square Theatre in October 2022. Alice Fraser, Ria Lina and Tiff Stevenson joined Andy as Britain plunged to a new low. It’s Bugle issue 4244 - Boris Breaks the News Cycle. Get your tickets now for the live stream of our 18th anniversary LIVE BUGLE at https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting u...

 In March 2021 Andy was with Josh Gondelman and Alice Fraser to take a look at the future of the human race. It’s Bugle issue 4185 - The Final Billion Years. Get your tickets now for the live stream of our 18th anniversary LIVE BUGLE at https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was...

We’re heading back to July 2022 now. Chris Addison and Nish Kumar joined Andy as Sri Lanka became the latest nation to have a change in leadership. It’s Bugle issue 4236 - The World’s Most Charming Coup. Get your tickets now for the live stream of our 18th anniversary LIVE BUGLE at https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us he...

Time to visit November 2021. Nish Kumar and Nato Green were with Andy for a live Bugle. It’s issue 4212 - Cox and Butts and old Bread Rolls .  Get your tickets now for the live stream of our 18th anniversary LIVE BUGLE at https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Ch...

January 2021 now…. A time when we were all seriously hoping for a fresh start. Nish Kumar and Alice Fraser joined Andy to usher in yet another whole year of Bugle madness. It’s issue 4178, White Noise. Get your tickets now for the live stream of our 18th anniversary LIVE BUGLE at https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here...

In July 2021 Andy, Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal were together to focus on the week's biggest news - including the terror of climate change. Don't forget to get your tickets for the Bugle's 18th birthday live show! Get them here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by C...

For this Top Story we’re going back to February 2021. Andy was joined by Baratunde Thurston and Nish Kumar as vaccines hit the headlines. Don't forget to get your tickets for the Bugle's 18th birthday live show! Get them here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Ch...

It’s time now to visit November 2021. Stewart Lee made his Bugle debut. Joining Andy and Felicity Ward to discuss all things Cop 26. Don't forget to get your tickets for the Bugle's 18th birthday live show! Get them here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Ch...

Let’s go back to May 2022 now. Andy was with Tom Ballard and Nish Kumar to enjoy Aussie elections. It’s Bugle issue 4230 - SCOMO versus ALBO. Don't forget to get your tickets for the Bugle's 18th birthday live show! Get them here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced b...

Let’s head back to February 2021 now. The French were coming to terms with a dramatic law amendment, which would change life as they knew it. Alice Fraser and Tiff Stevenson joined Andy for Bugle issue 4183 - Brexit Is Just Shellfish. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner&...

In September 2021 the Bugle was live on stage at the London Wonderground festival.  Alice Fraser and Chris Addison joined Andy for Bugle issue 4204 - Satan Takes the Moral High Ground. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

We’re going back to May 2021 now. India was facing a bleak time in the face of Covid. Aditi Mittal and Nish Kumar joined Andy with a brutal take on the tragic mess. It’s Bugle issue 4193, Beast Modi. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

In December 2020 John Oliver made a triumphant return to the Bugle. John and Andy had lots to catch up on for a bumper edition of the Bugle, titled Spready Mercury. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s visit November 2020 now. It was a tricky year for many of us - even the Oxford English Dictionary was left stumped by the shit show. Hari Kondabolu and Aditi Mittal joined Andy for Bugle issue  4175 - Covidioms, Carson and the Hand of God. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner a...

In February 2021 there were some interesting claims surrounding California wild fires. Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal were with me to explore the truth. It’s Bugle issue 4182, You Musk Be Joking.  Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Let’s visit March 2022 now, Nish Kumar and Josh Gondelman were with Andy to look at the global response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It’s Bugle issue 4223, Arm in Armageddon. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

December 2020 now, and Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and David O'Doherty as Britain celebrated winning the Covid vaccine race. It’s Bugle issue 4176, When The E-Shed's Rockin’. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Let’s go back to April 2021. We were a year into Covid - and yet World leaders were still struggling to get to grips with the tricky little virus. Anuvab Pal was here to share the latest from India. Andy was also joined by Tiff Stevenson for Bugle issue 4192. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris...

Now we’re visiting perhaps one of the most bizarre moments in recent-ish British politics. September 2022 saw us welcome a new British PM - and a lot of you are probably still paying for it. It’s Bugle issue 4239 - Who? Liz Truss!? Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner&nbs...