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The Bugle 564 episodes Nov 10, 2026

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

WE ARE DOOMED
WE ARE DOOMED Nov 10, 2026 7:11 Welcome back to Top Stories. The show where we delve into the archives of a previous Bugle issue this episode, we’re going all the way back to Bugle episode 4251. Joining Andy was Mark Steel and Josh Gondelman as they discussed impending Doom, or at least the most impending doom since 1947, following an update to the Doomsday Clock. Why not subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation
London's Scroogiest Councils
London's Scroogiest Councils Nov 6, 2026 7:37 Welcome back to Top Stories. The show where we delve into the archives of a previous Bugle issue this episode, we’re going all the way back to The Bugle Episode 254, Bugle Christmas Special!, released December 19, 2013. As Andy and John Oliver discussed London's Scroogiest Councils.Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot com
One Giant Leap Backwards for Mankind
One Giant Leap Backwards for Mankind Nov 3, 2026 7:28 Welcome back to Top Stories! The show where we delve into the archives of a previous Bugle issue this episode, we’re going all the way back to issue 160. As Andy and John Oliver discussed the news, the 135th and final space shuttle mission took off! Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot comGet Bugle merch NOW! https://www.theb
Trump’s Pen Pal Erdoğan
Trump’s Pen Pal Erdoğan Oct 30, 2026 11:21 Welcome back to Top Stories. The show where we delve into the archives of a previous Bugle issue this episode, we’re going back to October 19, 2019. Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal as they discussed Donald Trump’s infamous letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot com
World’s Controversial Leaders Showdown
World’s Controversial Leaders Showdown Oct 27, 2026 10:40 Welcome back to TS! We're heading back to issue 4040, Andy was joined by Al Murray and Tom Ballard as they discussed a showdown to assess the world's most notorious and controversial contemporary leaders.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!Get Bugle merch NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast
2017 British General Election Live
2017 British General Election Live Oct 22, 2026 10:21 Welcome back to Top Stories! We’re going back to May 19, 2017 and issue 4031. Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Producer Chris, as they bought you the 2017 British General Election, Live from Soho Theatre!There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.comGet Bugle merch NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
A year's worth of Global Controversies
A year's worth of Global Controversies Oct 19, 2026 5:57 Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we dive into the Bugle archives and pluck out an old Top Story, today we’re going all the way back to 2014, as Andy and John, reviewed the year's worth of global controversies and political maneuvers. Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot comGet Bugle merch NOW! https://www.thebu
Suspended Animation
Suspended Animation Oct 15, 2026 8:33 Welcome back to Top Stories, we’re heading back November 2019 and issue 4131. Joining Andy that week was Nish Kumar and Jena Friedman as they dived into the huge breakthrough for humanity as scientists manage to put humans in a state of suspended animation. Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot comGet Bugle merch NOW! https://
No Sleep Till Brex-time
No Sleep Till Brex-time Oct 15, 2026 10:12 Welcome back to Top Stories. The year is 2019, and we’re heading back to the first ever live Bugle on the East Coast. Joining Andy live from Brooklyn for issue 4099, Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman for rhe Top Story that week, No Sleep till Brex-time, and UK’s exit from Europe. Featuring Robo-ChrisEnjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle pod
May Resigns
May Resigns Oct 8, 2026 8:41 Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we delve into the Bugle archives. This time we head back to May 2019 and from issue 4110, whereAndy, Alice Fraser and Mark Steel discussed the dramatic resignation of UK Prime Minister Theresa May.There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Get Bugle merch NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store H
Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee!
Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee! Oct 5, 2026 10:34 Welcome back to Top Stories, we’re heading back to issue 4231, joining Andy that week was Anuvab Pal and Alice Fraser, as they dived into Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee! Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot comGet Bugle merch NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf
Leftovers from 2020
Leftovers from 2020 Oct 1, 2026 7:37 Welcome back to Top Stories! We are heading back to January 2021 and issue 4179, where I was joined by Alice Fraser and Nish Kumar to discuss the leftovers from our Bugle review of the jammed packed year of shit that was 2020! 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!Get Bugle merch NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store

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