The Bugle

Support The Bugle by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber. We offer extra shows, merch and warm fluffy feelings. Info: www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate   This week, Andy and Alice tackle the big (and weird) stories of the moment—Ukraine, Trump, Starmer, and, of course, some truly terrible meetings. In health news, there’s actual cancer research progress (for once!), but we’re also forced to confron...

Tiff Stevenson and Anuvab Pal join Andy Zaltzman for more of your finest bullshit bookended satire. This week, the team report on Germany's tentative shift to the right, Trump wondering why 'dictator' Zelenskyy, Starmer and Macron have done nothing to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Liz Truss urging 'Elon's nerd army' to examine Britain's 'deep state' and - in comparatively normal news - Amazon...

Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman join Andy Zaltzman for another sharp-witted dive into the world’s chaos.   This week, the team look for light in the darkness of President Trump's latest shenanigans, including his long-overdue war on paper straws, plus there is exciting news of the world's first naturally occurring frittata. Listen in for top-tier satire, incisive analysis, and the usual dose...

The Bugle Takes a Breather – But the Nonsense Continues! We're giving the world a chance to calm down (or at least try) while The Bugle takes a short break. But fear not! We've stitched together some top-tier, totally bogus Bugle bits just for you. In this special episode: 🔹 Never-before-heard  woke submarine  news 🔹 A timeless, fart-fueled tale 🔹 A sneak peek at  Realms Unknown...

Nish Kumar joins Andy Zaltzman for another sharp-witted dive into the world’s chaos.  This episode unpacks the latest trade wars between Trump’s USA, Canada, and Mexico, explores the bittersweet hilarity of a Brexit birthday, and offers a uniquely Bugle-style preview of the Super Bowl. Listen in for top-tier satire, incisive analysis, and the usual dose of nonsense. 💰 Support The Bugle:&nbsp...

Love Sci Fi and Fantasy? Discover our new show Realms Unknown: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/realms-unknown Tech Bro's now run the world, until their Chinese Techrivals outtech them. This may be why they are getting into politics? We explore a bunch of stories where tech and politics collide, and look at the impact on the kids. Spoiler: they are not alright. Also, Andy shares his 'fun' travels....

It's angrier, it's wrinklier, it's orangier! It's the sequel so many of us feared. So let's strap in! Also, news from Gaza and Scotland. Gosh it's been a week. Please support us, our offering now includes an 'Elite Bugler' tier. All our plans our giftable for a loved one: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Tiff Stevenson Nato Green Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura T...

Andy is with Nish and Josh to look at Donald Trump's plans for his presidency. Who will he invade first, and will Elon Musk be at his side, or on Steve Bannon's naughty step? Please support us, our offering now includes an 'Elite Bugler' tier. All our plans our giftable for a loved one: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Come see our Passion for Passion launch party with Andy and Alice: https:...

A lot happened in 2024, some of it was very important (Glasgow's Willy Wonka exhibit), some of it less so (the US elections). We pick some highlights. Includes an exclusive unheard sports section with John Oliver. Please support us, we are entirely listener funded: http://thebuglepodcast.com Featuring: Andy Zaltzman John Oliver Alice Fraser Nish Kumar Nato Green Helen Zaltzman Josh Gondelman Ahir...

Andy Zaltzman and John Oliver answer questions asked by The Bugle's premium subscribers - learn about the Chocolate Milk gang, John's true view on puns, and whether or not your should put a donkey in a lift. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman John Oliver Chris Skinner Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on...

Drones are invading, Prince Andrew is evading, Farage is parading. Also, where did all the Guinness go? Merry Christmas Buglers, another special with John Oliver is in your feed next. Don't be a Scrooge, why not give us a Christmas donation: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Neil Delamere Alice Fraser Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

John Oliver returns to The Bugle in a momentous week, to explore the fall of Assad, politics on both sides of the Atlantic (sandwiches all round) and the latest announcements from FIFA. It's a bumper edition! Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman John Oliver Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

South Korea tries a little martial law, France dusts off the guillotine, Joe Biden dishes out a special Christmas present. 2024 seems to have taken a laxative. Andy Zaltzman is with James Nokise and Ria Lina Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Become a paid subscriber - OMG we need you! There are great perks and feel good factor. Also, why not che...

Andy is with Felicity Ward and Hari Kondabolu, to review COP, the latest ceasefire, and if there are any jokes that can be made about assisted dying. Sounds bleak, right, WELL YOU'RE WRONG! Plus there's a new Bugle advent calendar! Become a paid subscriber - OMG we need you! There are great perks and feel good factor. Also, why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com...

Andy is with Alice and Anuvab and they pick the finest moments from this week's news. What a week! Social media bans, war and corruption aplenty! Also, we set you a new challenge. Become a paid subscriber - OMG we need you! There are great perks and feel good factor. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Anuvab...

Trump has recruited a perfectly normal team to take America forwards. Also, Cop29 is a gift from God, and Andy has a run down on God's next pick for chief religious person. Become a paid subscriber - OMG we need you! There are great perks and feel good factor. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Josh Gondelman Tiff Stevens...

Andy is joined by Nato Green to process what America has done to itself. Become a paid subscriber and watch this whole episode. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Nato Green Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Zaltzman, Nish Kumar and Alice Fraser look at the final moments of the US election. Is Donald Trump still functioning? Is this the end of polls? Can we all vote? Also, the British Royal Family: Rich. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Nish Kumar Alice Fraser Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast...

Elon musk's million dollar cheques, Christopher Columbus & drug dealing snowboarders. This week we plunge deep into the weird (and not so wonderful) with quite literally a mountain of global headlines to wade through. Andy is with Alice Fraser and Josie Long in a podcast that is funded by you, the listener... Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: t...

Andy is in Pakistan so we revisit a classic from The Bugle, where Andy, John talked about things that were happening, including jokes. There's also a new Ask Andy out this week for our paid subscribers! 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...

This week we visit the moon, discuss sausages v. hostages, and for our friends in New York - what is a bribe? Andy is with Anuvab Pal and Tiff Stevenson in a podcast that is funded by you, the listener... 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 aca...

JD Vance continues to do the opposite of shine, the Labour Party are bad at politics, and who cares about moths? Andy is with Alice Fraser and Hari Kondabolu. 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.

Are Americans eating cats and dogs, and do the British know what a fish looks like? It's another big news week. Andy is with Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard. The Bugle cannot exist without your support, please show it here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Nish Kumar Tom Ballard Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

As Andy prepares for the launch of Taskmaster, we present a special edition of Ask Andy. The Bugle exists solely because you support us through one off and recurring donations, and we make it worth your while! For more info visit http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate. This episode was written and presented by Andy Zaltzman, Chris Skinner and The Bugle audience. Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turn...

Andy is with Ria Lina and Alice Fraser to look at latest news from the world of music, as well as the latest in global political misadventures. And whales. The Bugle cannot exist without your support, please show it here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Alice Fraser Ria Lina Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...