Top Stories!
A daily show celebrating the best moments from The Bugle, taking listeners back through some of the greatest stories deemed newsworthy by the satirical news podcast. Featuring highlights from Andy Zaltzman, John Oliver, and guest co-hosts, it is a listener-funded production from Bugle Podcasts.
Episodes
HUMAN's Top Stupidest Species Rankings
Welcome back to Top Stories, we’re diving back into the archives, and plucking up old Top Stories from a previous issue of The Bugle. This episode from March 2022, and issue 4223 and Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Josh Gondleman, as the Bugle continues its report on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. That was another Top Story. Thanks for listening. Now pop over the mothership and l
It’s all happening in Hong Kong
Welcome to Top Stories, we’re heading back to the 19th August 2019, and issue 4118, live from New Town Theatre, Edinburgh, where Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and Tom Ballard, the Top Story, the situation in Hong Kong and a football stadium full of tanks Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot com Hosted on Acast. See aca
Are we really surprised?
Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we dive into the Bugle archives for previous Top Stories, we’re heading back to issue 4109 now, where Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and Hari Kondabolu and the Top Story that week abortion in the USA, as the Alabama senate vote against abortion. Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle for more up to date news of sadly the same stories! Hosted on Ac
LEADERSHIP
Welcome to Top Stories, we’re heading back all the way to issue 129, where Andy and John Oliver ponder what you think of when you think of leadership, is it a brave blooded Terry Butcher, narcissist Kim Jong Il, or an Eastern European with a scar on his face stroking a hairless cat? Well, one of them has appointed their successor. Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle now through our vol
Our Final Times Online Bugle
Welcome to Top Stories, the show where we flick through the archives and find the Top Stories from a previous Bugle issue, today's episode issue number 178. Where Andy and John Oliver said goodbye to there time with the Times, as issue 178 of The Bugle came 2 short of a perfect darts score. The final Times Bugle Top Story, NUKE news, as the bulletin of atomic scientists have moved their doomsday c
Humanity is Being Taken Over
Welcome back to Top Stories this week we’re heading a few years back to the 17th January 2023, issue 4249. Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and Ian Smith to discuss the Top Story that week that Technology is taking over humanity, it’s inevitable but should it be feared?That was another Top Story. Thanks for listening. Now pop over the mothership and listen to the last Bugle podcast. It’s like Top S
America UPDATE
Welcome to Top Stories, the show where we dive back into the archives of previous Top Stories, from a past Bugle this week we head back to issue 4033, Almost half a year into Trump’s first term, Hari Kondablolu and I breakdown what’s happened so far including Don’s falling out with FBI head honcho James Comey. Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle for more up to date news of sadly the sa
FINAL Bugle ever (while UK are in the EU)
Welcome to Top Stories, we’re heading back to issue 4139 where I was joined appropriately by Alice Fraser and James Nokise, for this Brexit special, ahead of UK’s exit from the European Union! Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle for more up to date news of sadly the same stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Presidential Bore-off
Welcome to Top Stories, the show where we go back in time to relive the Top Stories of the past, this time...we go back to the 8th of October 2012, and issue 208 as Andy and John Oliver, broke the news following the yawn-fest that was the Presidential debate in Denver as Obama took on Mitt Romney.Thanks for listening. Now pop over the mothership and listen to the last Bugle podcast. It’s like Top
Living in Antarctica
Welcome to Top Stories, the show where we dive back into The Bugle archives for previous Top Stories, the Top Story from the past, this week, from issue 189, live from producer Chris’s house, John Oliver and Andy discussed the South Pole and the 100 year anniversary of the death of Captain Scott! There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Ho
REVIVAL section
Welcome to Top Stories, the show where we dive back into the Bugle archives and pick the Top Story from a previous issue, up next from issue 4006, and 28th November 2016, Andy was joined live from the shed as my sister Helen Zaltzman joined me for the Top Story, the Revival section of The Bugle from Gilmore Girls to Tony Blair! Thanks for listening, more classic clips soon. Now go listen to
Last Bugle of the Decade
Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we revisit the Top Stories from years gone by, this episode issue 4134 as Andy, Alice Fraser, and Hari Kondabolu, see out the decade as Trump’s impeachment is confirmed to be going ahead (just) That was another Top Story. Thanks for listening. Now pop over the mothership and listen to the last Bugle podcast. It’s like Top Stories, but longer and newer. H
Tough Winter Ahead!
Welcome back to Top Stories…Monday 11th October, issue 4208 of The Bugle, and The Winter of 2021 was set to be a tricky one, as Andy, Tom Ballard, and Neil Delamere discussed the impending stock piling! There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Penis on Roof
Welcome to Top Stories, the show where we go back into the Bugle archives and pick the Top Stories from issues yonder, up this time from issue 69, Andy and John Oliver, broke the story of a year long undiscovered 60ft penis graffitied on £1m house, and the culprit, the victim’s own son! Thanks for listening, more classic clips soon. Now go listen to the latest Bugle, in your feed now! Hosted
Update on Syria
Welcome back to Top Stories. On March 16, 2012, issue 187 John and I updated you the Buglers on Syria and delved into the private lives of the Syrian nation's dictator Bashar al-AssadAssad and his wife, From country music to America’s Got Talent! Enjoy that? Subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f
Royal Round-up
In this episode of Top Stories we’re heading back to the 5th of June, 2014, and issue 271, that week’s Top Story. King Juan Carlos hangs up his crown, after the controversial monarch abdicated. That was another Top Story. Thanks for listening. Now pop over the mothership and listen to the last Bugle podcast. It’s like Top Stories, but longer and newer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f
Happy Independence Day!
Welcome back to Top Stories. In this episode we’re going back issue 4114, Friday 5th of July 2019, joining Andy that week were Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal, the week’s Top Story, Happy Independence Day! And Trump’s overkill celebrations, why aren’t we surprised? That was another Top Story. Thanks for listening. Now pop over the mothership and listen to the last Bugle podcast. It’s like Top Sto
Petroleum News Now
In this episode of Top Stories we’re going all the way back to November 2007, near where all this started, and episode 6, where Andy and John discussed the Top Story of that week, the OPEC summit. There you go, what a show that was. If you wanna hear more and up to date all be it not exactly new news. Then why not listen at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i
Ding Dong
Welcome back to Top Stories. In this episode we’re going all the way back over a decade ago to issue 230, and the week commencing Monday 15th of April 2013, where Andy Zaltzman and John Oliver commemorated and berated the death of the Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher. There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com
DUDES News
Welcome back to Top Stories, this week we’re heading all the way back to 2012, and 27th of February where Andy and John Oliver discussed the Top Story that week, Dudes, and the news that men aren’t going extinct, well yet…Thanks, more classic clips tomorrow. Now go listen to the latest Bugle, in your feed now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to Earn a Bugle F**kulogy
Welcome back to Top Stories. In this episode we're turning back the clocks all the way back to the 8th March 2013, where Andy and John Oliver discussed the passing of Venezuelan leader, Hugo Chavez and why he didn’t get a infamous Bugle fuckulogy! There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo
THE SEA
Welcome back to Top Stories. We going back to 2023, and the 17th March where Andy was joined by Alice Fraser & Neil Delamere as they break the historical news that the world’s nations had agreed to protect oceans after a decade long talk. That was another Top Story. Thanks for listening. Now pop over the mothership and listen to the last Bugle podcast. It’s like Top Stories, but longer an
What the F**k just happened?
Welcome back to Top Stories. We’re going back, almost a decade now, to Monday 14th November 2016, as Andy, Hari Kondabolu and Producer Chris, talk about the result of the 2016 US Presidential Election I know what you’re thinking now, I also want to listen to a newer episode of The Bugle, well I’m not stopping you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Your Engines!
Welcome back to Top Stories. This episode we’re heading to Monday 2nd April, and Episode 188. Where John and Andy discuss the news that the world’s roads come to a stand still as oil prices rise! Thanks, more classic clips tomorrow. Now go listen to the latest Bugle, in your feed now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tensions growing in the Middle East
Welcome back to Top Stories. We're taking you all the way back, to ‘not’ quite the beginning but close enough, the 13th of June 2011. Where Andy and John discussed the Top Story that week, that tensions in the Middle East continue, and the Yemen crisis. That was another Top Story. Thanks for listening. Now pop over the mothership and listen to the last Bugle podcast. It’s like Top Stories, bu
Top Story this week! Ceasefire in the Middle East
Welcome back to Top Stories. This episode I’m taking you back to 24th of May and issue number 4195, where Nato Green, Anuvab Pal and Andy discussed the breaking news of the tentative ceasefire between Israel and Palestine, after 250 people killed in a humanitarian catastrophe. I know what you’re thinking now, I also want to listen to a newer episode of The Bugle, well I’m not stopping you! H
It’s getting hot, hot, HOT!
Welcome back to Top Stories, We’re heading back to the not too distant past, Friday 19th of July 2021, and issue 4199. Joining Andy, was Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal as they discuss the Top Story that week, temperatures across the world are getting hot, hot, HOT! Thanks, more classic clips soon. Now go listen to the latest Bugle, in your feed now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f
Live Stream Special
Welcome back to Top Stories. In this episode we’re heading back to our live stream episode, issue 4188 back on 27th of March 2021. The Top Story that week, Global trading halts due as a ship draws a penis in the Suez canal! There you go, what a show that was. If you wanna hear more and up to date all be it not exactly new news. Then why not listen at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.
2020 Review Leftovers
Welcome back to Top Stories! We're heading back to the start of 2021, where Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Alice Fraser, and they had festive leftovers from the Bugle review of 2020. That was another Top Story. Thanks for listening. Now pop over the mothership and listen to the last Bugle podcast. It’s like Top Stories, but longer and newer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more
Our 150th Anniversary since relaunch!
Welcome back to Top Stories. In this episode we travel back an over half a decade ago, to the 150th anniversary of the relaunch of The Bugle. Andy was joined by Nish Kumar, and Hari Kondabolu, as they find themselves suffering from cabin fever during the Covid-19 lockdown!Thanks, more classic clips tomorrow. Now go listen to the latest Bugle, in your feed now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac
Robert Mugabe on the brink of losing his own rigged election!
Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we go back through the Top Story from a previous Bugle. We’re heading back to episode 23 now, when Andy and John delved into the growing story of the ‘rigged’ Zimbabwean elections after they were thrown into chaos with the results of the election delayed. Mugabe up to his own tricks again? Thanks for listening, more classic clips soon. Now go
USA swears “We Don’t TORTURE”
Welcome to Top Stories. We’re heading all the way back to 2009, 27th of April. As Andy and John have are arms twisted to talk about the US torture truths in issues 71, Top Story! That was another Top Story. Thanks for listening. Now pop over the mothership and listen to the last Bugle podcast. It’s like Top Stories, but longer and newer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa
Presidential Race Update
Welcome to Top Stories! Issue number 190 and John and Andy give an update on the US presidential race. As Rick Santorum, self sacrifices his own campaign. Like what you hear? Well the Bugle is on tour, right now! Come see us. Buy tickets at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AND…WE’RE LIVE!
Welcome to Top Stories! In a Bugle first, live from the New Town Theatre, Edinburgh. We let YOU the Buglers, choose the Top Story, Joining Andy for issue 4117, Nish Kumar and Aditi Mittal. Listen now to see what the live audience went for! Thanks, more classic clips tomorrow. Now go listen to the latest Bugle, in your feed now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guantanamooooo!
Welcome to Top Stories. It’s the year 2009, it’s the 26th of May, and it’s issue 75. Top Story, plain and simple, the closing of Guantanamo Bay! Hear more of our shows, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
America is still at war with itself
Welcome to Top Stories! We’re heading back to June 8th, 2022, to issue 4232, as Andy, Nato Green, and Hari Kondabolu explore continued civil-warring in America. There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Celebrity Insurrectionist to face charges
Welcome to Top Stories. We jump back to the year 2023, March 31st as Andy is joined by Felicity Ward and Nish Kumar as they unravelled the breaking news that (then) former US president Donald Trump, became the first ever former US commander-in-chief to face criminal charges. Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle for more up to date news of sadly the same stories Hosted on Acast. See aca
Fidel Castro steps down
Welcome to Top Stories, this week we go all the way back to issue 18, 25th of February 2008, and the news that Cigar smoking, assassination dodging, Cuban Leader Fidel Castro is finally hanging up his dictators boots.If you like these and want more then please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017 Awards!
Welcome to Top Stories! In this episode of Top Stories we travel back in time to 2017 and issue 4054, as Andy is joined by sister Helen Zaltzman and Alice Fraser as they pick there icons of the year! Thanks, more classic clips tomorrow. Go listen to the latest Bugle, in your feed now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s 2022, remember that year?
Welcome to Top Stories, This week we go back to 2022, the first Bugle of the new year. Andy was joined from across the other side of the globe by Alice Fraser and James Colley. Thanks for listening. Now pop over the mothership and listen to the last Bugle podcast. It’s like Top Stories, but longer and newer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Question Mark?
Welcome to Top Stories, where we bring you the biggest news in the world years after it first happened. We’re going back to 22nd of August 2011, where John and Andy, struggling to pick one, delved into the Top Stories of that week, the US election, Idaho Butter recipes, and the ongoing developments in the future of Syria. If you enjoyed that why not pop over to the mothership and listen to the las
Freedom!
Welcome back to Top Stories. We jump back to issue number 82, as Andy and John discuss Freedom, Free Speech and the modern surveillance of the western world! If you wanna hear more and up to date all be it not exactly new news. Then why not listen at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fox News Lied?!
Welcome back to Top Stories. This week we go back to the 6th of March 2023, where Andy was joined by Nato Green and Josie Long as they discussed Fox News getting themselves into hot water for misreporting the 2020 presidential election, doesn’t sound like them does it and did The Bugle have something to do with it? If you wanna hear more and up to date all be it not exactly new news. Then why not
EVEN more on Brexit!
We’re back to the year 2017, and live (back then) from London, Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard. Breaking down the Top Story, of immigration and Brexit! Enjoy that? Subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Finland is just too happy!
We’ve plucked issue 4257 out of the archive, to unravel the Top Story back in 24th of March, 2023, Andy is joined with Tiff Stevenson, and Josh Gondleman. The story in question Finland is too happy as they top the charts for a 6th year in a row! There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo
ANOTHER Election?
It’s the 12th of June 2017, and joining Andy to chronicle the world’s news that week was sister Helen Zaltzman, and Aparna Nancherla as they breakdown the aftermath of one of the most unconvincing victories in British political history it’s the 2017, June election! Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle for more up to date news of sadly the same stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri
FIRE!
This week we're going all the way back to almost where it all began, but not quite, issue 3, the 29th October 2007 and Andy and John Oliver, get their heads around the news that California is on FIRE! Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The End of the Italian Scalian
Welcome to TS, we're jumping back in time to the year 2011, Monday 14th of November. To revisit the Top Story, that Italian Scalian, Silvio Berclusoni being forced out of office, disappointingly just due to the Italian economy. An end of an era. Thanks, more classic clips soon. Now go listen to the latest Bugle, in your feed now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Money, Money, Money, MONEY!
It’s the 28th of January 2008, and John and Andy delve into the Top Story of the week, is the world is on the brink of an economic meltdown? What a show. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Ukrainian Referendum
We jump back back in time to May 2014. Where Andy and John, discuss another dramatic week for Ukraine, as eastern citizens vote in a referendum that Russia states it won’t even recognise.Go listen to the latest Bugle, in your feed now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019 Election Special!
We head back to issue 4133, Friday 13th of December 2019. Andy was joined by Mark Steel, Anuvan Pal and Alice Fraser for a post election special! As Boris Johnson pips Corbyn to No.10. Enjoy that? Subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cyprus is in Trouble
We’re travelling back to the year 2013, and Cyprus is in big trouble. Who’s going to bail them out? Well we know that now, don’t we. Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Britain is F**ked (special 15th Anniversary live shows)
Today's delve into the archive is taken from a mix of our 15th Anniversary live shows in Birmingham & Glasgow, with Bugle legends, Helen Zaltsman, Nish Kumar, Alice Fraser, Nato Green and Neil Delamere. The Top Story the same as the Top Stories either side of this issue, Britain is Fucked! There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com
Viral MEGA Smash!
Let’s go back to 22nd of December 2008 now. Andy and John, get into the Christmas spirit with the news of the viral internet moment of President Bush having a pair of shoes thrown at him…it’s Bugle issue 57! What a show it was. If you enjoyed that why not help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wake up! Berlusconi just been punched in the face with a ceramic cathedral
In December 2009, John and I woke up elated to the news that many Italians felt was coming, Berlusconi had just been hit by a ceramic Duomo di Milano. Enjoy that? Subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Crimean identity crisis
Welcome to Top Stories, it’s time to visit Bugle issue 263, back on the 24th of March, 2014. Crimea are having an identity crisis, it’s a confusing time, as tensions between the US and Russia grow. I guess it goes to show you somethings never change. I know what you’re thinking now, I also want to listen to a newer episode of The Bugle, well I’m not stopping you! Hosted on Acast. See aca
Wikipedia Blackout
Back again to the year we hosted the Olympics, 2012 and it’s a dark day as Wikipedia, Reddit and the Cheezburger network go down over SOPA laws. There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guess who’s back, back again!
It's Top Stories, it’s Monday 16th of July 2012, and it's the return of bunga bunga party specialist, Silvo Berlusconi. Like what you hear? Follow us on TikTok - where you can find even more things Bugle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy Death-aversary
We’re going back to the year 2012, the 7th of May. Join Andy and John reminisce about the one year death-aversary of Osama Bin-Laden and the lack of celebratory stationary. That was another Top Story. Thanks for listening. Now pop over the mothership and listen to the last Bugle podcast. It’s like Top Stories, but longer and newer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The ‘F’ Rating
It's a family affair Top Stories this week! As Andy is I’m joined by his sister Helen Zaltzman, as they catch up on what IMDB did for International Women’s Day, and their introduction to their new ‘F’ rating. Thanks for listening, more classic clips soon. Now go listen to the latest Bugle, in your feed now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One Hundred and Eighty!
Welcome to Top Stories! On January 13th, 2012, Andy and John, tucked into the Great British Bullshitery, and got their teeth into the studies that Great Britain is full of liars! There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What is America’s red line?
We’re going all the way back to the year, 2013. To the month of September to episode 245!Enjoy that? Subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at thebugle.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Worst Comeback EVER
Let’s visit August 2021 now…. Alice Fraser and Tiff Stevenson joined Andy to explore the collapse of an entire nation. It’s Bugle issue - 4202 - Worst Comeback EVER.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.
Bush brings chaos to the Middle East
We’re going way back now to January 2008. Andy and John had much to discuss as President Bush continued his meddling in the Middle East. It’s Bugle issue 12.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.
The Sistine Chapel: The Original PornHub
November 2022 now, and a live Bugle - just as the UK was reeling in the wake of Liz Truss. Helen Zaltzman and Nish Kumar joined Andy for Bugle issue 4245 - The Sistine Chapel: The Original PornHub.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/pr
Satan Destroys America!
In November 2020 Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Nato Green as the world tried to get its head around an incomprehensible US election. It’s Bugle issue 4172, Satan Destroys America!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
Appendage
We’re going back to February 2009 and Producer Tom was at the Helm for a reflective Bugle. Some of Andy and John’s previously unheard clips made up Bugle issue 64A - Appendage.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 inform
Zelensky's Tight Sixteen
March 2022 now, and Andy was with Mark Steel and Hari Kondabolu to reflect on Volodymyr Zelensky's plea to US Congress. It’s Bugle issue 4224, Zelensky's Tight 16.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/Listen to Producer Chris on Mildly Informed https://www.youtube.com/@MildlyInformedPodThis episode was produced by Chris Skinner and
Daddy Daddy, Please Don't Leave
Time to visit January 2021 now - and a special Bugle episode with Andy and Nish as they, like the rest of us, struggled to come to terms with the year we had just had. It’s Bugle issue 4179 - Daddy Daddy, Please Don't Leave.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/Listen to Producer Chris on Mildly Informed https://www.youtube.com
Ou Est Le Buffoon?
September 2021 now, and Tiff Stevenson and Josh Gondelman joined Andy as Boris Johnson did his best to embarrass us all at the UN. It’s Bugle issue 4206 - Ou Est Le Buffoon?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 informat
What's that *** Doing?
In February 2018 we brought you a special live Bugle. Nish and Alice joined Andy on stage to countdown the days to Britain taking back control. It’s Bugle issue 4060 – What's that Aunt Doing?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
Geertcha
Let’s visit March 2017 now. Hari Kondabolu joined Andy to discuss some good-ish news from the Netherlands. It’s Bugle issue 4021 - Geertcha.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.
Tony The Tiger Rest In Peace
We’re going back to a moment in time now just before the world changed forever. October 2016, and Americans were soon to be heading to the polls. Hari Kondabolu joined me to try and get our heads round what was happening. It’s Bugle issue 4001 – Tony The Tiger RIP.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was prod
Dirty bankers
Let’s visit July 2012 now. UK Banking standards were on the brink of a new era - thanks to another scandal. It’s Bugle issue 201 - Dirty bankers.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.
Deep Space 9
Now we’re visiting a momentous Bugle. The last ever Bugle recorded for The Times newspaper. It was December 2011 and the future was looking uncertain for this audio newspaper. It’s Bugle issue 176 - Deep Space Nine.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
More Mayhem
In April 2011 The Bugle returned after a brief spring break, to mop up the detritus left in our absence. It’s Bugle 148 - Mayhem Update. 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.
Obama gives Brown a rubbish gift
Today we go back to Bugle issue 66. It was March 2009, and US/UK relations were in the Top Story slot - for an episode titled Obama gives Brown a rubbish present.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.
Australians touching the Queen
We’re going a long way back now - to Bugle episode 8, in March 2007. Andy and John were taking a look at election results Down Under - for an episode titled, Australians keep touching the Queen.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/priva
Sark finally gets democracy
I’m cranking my time machine up to the max now to take you back to January 2008 - when George W Bush was still US President. It’s Bugle issue 13 - After 443 years Sark finally gets democracy.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
Goal!
You know Andy’s brain is never far from sport. So in June 2014 Bugle issue 272 celebrated the Brazil World Cup. 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.
