The Bugle
The Bugle is a weekly satirical news podcast hosted by Andy Zaltzman, featuring comedians from around the world such as Alice Fraser, Hari Kondabolu, Chris Addison, John Oliver, Nish Kumar, Tiff Stevenson, and Helen Zaltzman. Each episode humorously dissects global events and politics, offering a transatlantic perspective. The show also has a premium subscription tier with exclusive content.
Episodes
The Bugle World Cup Special
Welcome back to The Bugle, and issue number 4384a, The Bugle World Cup special, where producer Harry has been riffling through the archives to find some of the best clips from the previous World Cup's reported on the Bugle. From the 2018 World Cup democratic rankings, Mark van Bommel’s diaries, Puns from the ‘66 WC wining England squad, and we have access to some rare Bugle commentary from the Mar
British Politics Plunged into CHAOS (again)
On issue 4384 of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Neil Delamere, as the trio jump into this week's news, as UK PM Kier Starmer announces his resignation, is Andy Burnham the future Prime Minister of the UK, AI publishing controversy, and Europe hit by record-breaking heatwave, and tips to keeping cool for it! 🇬🇧 Starmer Resigns: The Bugle catch up on the breaking news of PM Kier Starm
PEACE is among us! (for now)
On this week's issue of the Bugle, Andy is joined in person by Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard, as the three jump into this week's news, from the 47th President's birthday celebrations, to Elon Musk's record breaking wealth. Plus UK news as Andy Burnham sets up for a leadership coup and Ugly shark news as scientists discovery a new 'odd' looking species. All this and more in issue 4383 of The Bugle! 🎂
Trump's cross, what is it this time?
On this week's issue of the Bugle, Andy is joined by Sara Barron and the long awaited return of Chris Addison, as the three jump straight into the week's news discussing the 47th president of the United States, late night rage call to Netanyahu, the possible impending ban on social media, the US banning entry to Somalian official Omar Artan and news on the latest Bond and are producers bias? All t
Iran tries to buy time, Trump outbids them
Andy is with Mark Steel and Ria Lina to ask the big questions...Are we still paying attention to the Iran war?Would Andrew Mountbatten Windsor make a good mechanic?Has anyone read the latest Peter Mandelson files? And the World Cup - a political own goal?🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HEREhttps://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-lond
Woolly Mammoth or Inflation? You Decide!
Andy is with Felicity Ward and Anuvab Pal to ask the big questions...Why do we feel politics in our legs?Is it possible to cheat at the enhanced games?Is 'Melodi' the political love story we all need?And HS2. Why are train so bad?🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HEREhttps://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/🎧
Starmer's still PM (just)
On this week's issue of the Bugle, Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman, as the three jump back into the news after a week off, as they discuss the UK's PM Kier Starmer grasping onto power, Trump's recent visit to China, and UK Navy wardrobe conundrum. All this plus more in issue 4379 of The Bugle!🇬🇧 UK PM in trouble: The Bugle catch up on the recent news of Kier Starmer struggling to
Bitcoin, Dana White and Running Robots!
It's episode 4379A Buglers! This week producer Harry has rounded up a few clips of satirical ramble that we didn’t quite have space for the first time round. But don't worry we’ll be back next week with Josh Gondelman and Alice Fraser. If you like The Bugle ad-free and uninterrupted. Then why not join The Bugle’s voluntary subscription, with your support Andy and his cohort of co-hosts can continu
The Bugle reviews King Charles' visit to the US
On this week's issue of the Bugle, Andy is joined by Josie Long and sister Helen Zaltzman as the three dive into the week's news from The official Bugle review of King Charles' visit to the United States. Plus the latest ahead of the upcoming UK local elections, Canada Horse News and a Crucible streaker!🇬🇧 The King's visit to USA: The official Bugle review as King Charles lands in the US🇬🇧 UK Loca
The King meets Trump
On this week's issue of the Bugle. Andy is joined by dream team Alice Fraser and Nish Kumar as the trio jump into this week's news as the King visits America, Trump's new ballroom and the latest news from the White House correspondents dinner. Plus Andy opens up The Bugle's Gambling and Sports sections. It's issue 4377 of The Bugle!🇬🇧 The King meets Trump: King Charles lands in the US to meet with
US Navy comes up short (and hungry)
It's issue 4376! This week Andy is joined by Tiff Stevenson and Neil Delamere as the three jump into this week's news! Starting off with the ramifications of the war in Iran, the trio also discuss the state of US Navy's dining in the wake of reported food shortages, the planet burning up and the UK's Mandelson problem rumbles on! 🇺🇸 US Navy's short supply: The trio discuss the US Navy's food short
The Denial Episode
This week Andy is joined by Sara Barron and Anuvab Pal as the trio delves into the week's news in denial! From Hungary's historic election, to Sadiq Khan's claim of misinformation spreading across London. Oh and the leader of the free world posted an image of himself depicted as Jesus. All that and more on issue 4375 of The Bugle! 🇺🇸 AI Trump: The trio discuss the US president's latest AI imagery,
This week's been rough!
Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Nato Green as the they discuss Trump's latest damning tweets, and question if the world is on the brink of nuclear armageddon, they trio also chat about the US/Iran meme wars, the latest on the Artemis II mission to he moon, and Meta finally being held accountable! It's issue number 4374! 🇺🇸 Tweeting Trump: The trio discuss the US president's tweets ahead of a te
Unheard and Too Hot To Handle!
Bonus episode time Buglers! While Andy, take a well deserved rest from bringing you the latest slurry of frankly idiotic news. Producer Harry has rounded up a few clips from the start of 2026, that didn’t make it in the first time round, we’ve also got a clip from our voluntary subscription only show Ask Andy and a Top Story from The Bugle’s, Science and Tech pull out The Gargle, so sit back, get
Trump needs a better jokes writer!
On issue number 4373 of the Bugle, Andy is joined by Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard, as the they update on the Iran war, discuss Trump's joke writing skills, and delve into the latest controversy with the UK's Trump wannabe Nigel Farage!🇮🇷 Iran War Update: Andy, Nish and Tom give an update on the latest on the Iran conflict. 🇺🇸 Trump's War Gag: The trio discuss the US president's Pearl Harbour joke t
A Canadian politician's signed copy of certain German's book, US sequel on the Moon and the Academy Awards!
On this week's Bugle, Andy is joined by Hari Kondabolu and sister Helen Zaltzman, as the three take a look at the latest news from around the globe. From a Canadian politician's resignation following the discovery he owned a signed copy of Mein Kampf, to the USA's plans to launch a new mission to return to the moon, and we catch up on the latest from the 2026 Academy Awards. It's issue 4372! 📚 Nia
Have influencers gone too far? Trump's ex-presidential mash-up and Gnome News!
On this issue 4371 of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Tiff Stevenson as they breakdown another turbulent week's news from across the globe, with the aftermath of the attacks across the Middle East, and the appointment of the new supreme leader of Iran. The trio also discuss Timothée Chalamet recent controversy, and the growing concern that the human race are too easily influenced! 🇮🇷
Iran, Trump, and Kerala goes through a name change
On this week of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Ria Lina and Anuvab Pal as they unpack the turbulent week just gone, with attacks across the Middle East and the death of the Ayatollah, the supreme leader of Iran. The trio discuss Trump's next moves as well as it's clear to see he hasn't taken the Nobel Peace snub very well! And there's news from India that Kerala will now on go by a new name, but don
Munich Security Conference, Cuban Cigar Crisis and RFK and the Toilet Seat
On this week of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Nato Green and sister Helen Zaltzman, as they jump into this week's news, from the Munich Security Conference, the Cuban Cigar Crisis, and RFK's toilet seat revelations. In other news the three touch on the further controversy of the Winter Olympics and the end of a 2 decade long pair of tights...sad times!🇩🇪 Munich Security Conference: Andy, Nato and H
Starmer on the ropes, Trump's social media antics and Olympians resulting to penis enlargement to win big!
On this week of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Neil Delamere and Alice Fraser, as they delve into the week's news, from the latest on Peter Mandelson, to the growing pressure on the PM, Kier Starmer. Elsewhere in the world, the trio touch on the controversy shrouding the winter Olympics and Donald Trump's social media antics!🇬🇧 Mandelson and Starmer: Andy, Neil and Alice, get to grips with the lates
Melania hits the Big Screen, Starmer's trip to China and a Potential back-up planet found?
On this week of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Anuvab Pal and Sara Barron, as they navigate through the week's biggest and strangest stories, from Melania Trump's movie release, the new Springsteen number, Starmer's trip to China and a potentially habitable new planet has been discovered 146 light-years away – but it may be -70C🎥 Melania Hits the Big Screen: Andy, Anuvab and Sara, get to grips with
Gravity conspiracies, Netflix's daring documentary, and a new portrait of Robert Burns: it's episode 4366 of The Bugle!
In this week’s Bugle Andy is joined by Tiff Stevenson and Josh Gondelman, as they discuss the week's biggest stories, from NASA debunking gravity conspiracies, Netflix's new daring documentary with free climber Alex Honnold, more on the unfolding events from the US and the new portrait of Scottish poet Robert Burns.🍏 Gravity Conspiracy: Andy, Tiff and Josh, get their heads around the latest c
London Crime on the Down, Party swapping and Trump trying to buy Greenland - it's THE BUGLE 4365!
This week on The Bugle, Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal, as they discuss Trump's Greenland spending spree, London's crime rate lowering, and a women busted for drugs, found in a bag labelled "Does Not Contain Drugs"🇺🇸 Trump on Greeland: Andy, Alice and Anuvab breakdown Trump's old fashioned approach to trying to buy other people's land💂 London's Crime on the Down: London's crime rate
New Year, Same Ol' USA
This week’s Bugle is a US Special, hard not to be at the moment. Kick starting 2026, Andy Zaltzman joined by Nish Kumar, and Nato Green try to navigate their way through what might be the worst start to a year since, well since 2025.🇺🇸 USA's Capture of Maduro: Andy, Nish and Nato, get their teeth into the breaking news of the US's capture of the Venezuelan president. 🇺🇸 Ev
THE BUGLE REVIEWS 2025, PART 2
What a year it was. Here's the 2nd part of our 2025 review, which feels like a million years ago in this current news cycle. 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 BUGLE REVIEWS 2025, PART 1
What a year it has been Buglers. To truly make sense of this last 12 months we're taking a month by month look at what just happened. January to June went a bit like this. 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 informatio
Rage Bait Bugle (Bumper Edition!)
Recorded live in Melbourne, this week’s Bugle is a full-throttle Rage Bait Special, with Andy Zaltzman joined by Lloyd Langford, Sami Shah, and Alice Fraser to chew through the year’s biggest stories with fury, confusion, and jokes of questionable legality.🇦🇺 Australia: We confront the latest tragedies in Australia, and try (with limited succe
Make Movies Great Again!
Recorded live in Brisbane, Australia, this week’s Bugle sees Andy Zaltzman joined on stage by Nish Kumar and Alice Fraser for a high-energy international tour of scandal, chaos, and cinematic derangement.🇦🇺 Australia News: The country is rocked by the unthinkable — a Wiggles drug scandal. Plus, an Australian PM finally does something.🇬🇧 UK Pol
Bonus Bugle: John Oliver meets Nish and Alice, and other exclusives
Here's what happened when Alice Fraser and Nish Kumar finally teamed up with John Oliver!Plus: COP 30, the World Cup, and other unheard storiesWhy not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andy's Random News Balls
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Josh Gondelman and Anuvab Pal for an episode bursting with chaos, tangents, and stories so random they feel algorithmically generated.As Andy prepares to fly to Australia for The Ashes, the big question is: is he even slightly focused? The evidence suggests no.🎯 TOP STORY – RANDOM NEWS ROUND-UP:🏆 Cheating
The Blue Wave, The Big Tantrum & The BBC - It's Bugle 4360!
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Helen Zaltzman and Josie Long for an episode awash with political upheaval, mild optimism, and existential dread.🌊 The Blue Wave: Across the US, progressives are making surprising gains — including Zohran Mamdani’s win in NYC. But how long before the wave meets the usual breakwater of bureaucracy?🎙️ Trump vs th
Space Junk, Big Trains & Hot Potatoes - Bugle 4359
The Bugle turns 18 — and we’re not done celebrating yet! In Part 2 of our birthday special, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Nish Kumar to take a sideways look at some of the week’s more alternative headlines.🚆 UK News: Double-decker trains could be coming to Britain — but is it a great leap forward, or just a taller disaster waiting to happen?🛰️ Australian News: Space junk keeps fallin
Warships of the Caribbean - With John Oliver
This week, Andy is joined by special guest John Oliver for a very special reunion episode of The Bugle.🏛️ From the White House: The latest updates from the most powerful building in the world — still home to confusion, scandal, and policy made via impulse tweet.🎨 The Louvre Heist: Art! Intrigue! Security guards on lunch! We break down the most stylish t
No Kings, and Barely a Prince
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tom Ballard and Ria Lina for another round of international nonsense.👑 TOP STORY: Prince Andrew has officially been fired. We look at what happens when a royal loses his job — and his headed notepaper. 🇬🇧 OTHER UK NEWS: China has threatened the UK following the collapse of a major trial and some
Can Russian AI get thrown out of Windows?
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Hari Kondabolu and Alice Fraser for another round of global absurdity and barely contained disbelief.🕊️ We begin in the Middle East, where “peace” has apparently broken out — at least according to the press releases. But what’s Trump’s role in it all, and can a man who once tried to buy Greenland really solve millennia of conflict?🤖 Then we dive into the weird
This Episode is Tr*mp Free!
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Helen Zaltzman for a transcendental episode of The Bugle — one that’s proudly, intentionally, and gloriously Trump-free.👼 We turn our attention to higher beings — spiritual, celestial, and possibly bureaucratic. Are they watching us? Guiding us? Or just muting Earth’s notifications?🐒 In animal news, we ponder what our fu
Sorry Iran, it's Cost-No
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Josh Gondelman and James Nokise for a satirical sprint through the week’s most surreal headlines.🇺🇸 Trump at the UN — the world’s most chaotic diplomat-in-chief takes his brand of bluster to the global stage. What did he say this time, and did anyone manage to stay awake?🐒 In Palau, macaques are making mischief—proo
What a State
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Nish Kumar and Sara Barron for a globe-spanning episode of satire, scandal, and despair.💻 Don’t miss our live stream! Join us on 26th October for a Bugle you can watch in real time. Tickets available now at thebuglepodcast.com.🇺🇸 In the US, late-night comedy takes a hit as Jimmy Kimmel gets cancelled—we un
Real Housewives of the UN
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Anuvab Pal and Tiff Stevenson for a global sweep of OH GOD NOT ANOTHER WEEK LIKE THIS. At least we have a fun top story...🤖 In Albania, the government now has an AI Minister. Is this the future of politics, or just the first step toward being ruled by ChatGPT in a suit?🇺🇸 In America, chaos reigns yet again—scandals, dysfunction, and a national mood that can be
(Strong)men Making Friends
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Nato Green for a world tour through... 🇨🇳 In China, the latest “conference” brings together a rogues’ gallery of global strongmen. At least it’s nice to see Men Having Friends—even if those friends are terrifying.🇺🇸 In the US, the rebranded Department of War makes a bold statement, and bad rhymes.🇬🇧
The Bugle Guide to September
Hello Buglers, we are back with a spectacular new Bugle next week. Until then let’s celebrate this most premier of autumnal months… with a look back at September from years gone by.And don't forget to get your tickets for our live show at the Leicester Square Theatre in October. Or your ticket to watch the live stream. Buy them here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/liveHear more of our shows,
The Bugle is LIVE!
Ahead of our 18th birthday (tickets on sale now: http://thebuglepodcast.com), we celebrate some classic live Bugles, with Andy, Nish, Alice and Alex Edelman.The Bugle can only exist if you support us: donate, follow us on YouTube, spread the word.Introduced by Andy Zaltzman and Chris Skinner. Produced by Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Golf, Gaza and skinny men on drugs
Tickets for our 18th birthday live show are on sale now! thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Nato Green and Sara Barron for a jam-packed episode featuring geopolitics, golf, and pharmaceutical-powered transformations.🇬🇧 Trump hits the UK — but not for diplomacy. No, he’s here for the golf, naturally. We unpack the weirdness of a man under mul
Slipping on ICE
🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and that warm fuzzy feeling that you’re funding nonsense: thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Jena Friedman and Ria Lina for an episode full of sub-zero headlines. With Trump's ICE on the loose, shifting climate cycles and unruly vandalism the trio plod their way through a
Intellectual Cats WILL Run The World
🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and that warm fuzzy feeling that you’re funding nonsense: thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal as the trio plunge head first into a whirlwind of headlines, from irritable emojis and French public holidays to comets and judgemental pets.And o
Palestine Inaction
🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and that warm fuzzy feeling that you’re funding nonsense: thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Ian Smith and Nish Kumar for a global dive into activism, absurdity, and the only sport where selflessness still exists (sometimes).🗺️ Palestine Action&nbs
BREAKING NEWS: The Future Never Runs Out Of Money
🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive merch, and the unmatched pleasure of elite-tier status: thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Josie Long and Josh Gondelman for a turbulent episode stacked with big beautiful bills, endless Norwegian funds and outrageously rich pets.Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Ross Ramsey-Golding Ho
Too Much News - Bonus Edition
There has been so much news lately that we've had to hold back on some killer stories, so here they are - from Matcha chaos, to Jeff Bezos's wedding to female religious leaders.Andy is with: Tiff Stevenson, Hari Kondabolu, Felicity Ward, Neil Delamere, Alice Fraser, Tom Ballard and James Nokise.Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and
Iran bans puppies, and other stories from the Middle East
🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and the smug self-righteousness of a Team Bugle subscription at thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tiff Stevenson and Tom Ballard to untangle a world that's somehow too serious and too stupid—often at the same time.🔥 Top Story: Iran & Israel — tensions escalate, missiles fly, and peace remains as elusive as a rati
Musk Mess Masked by Massive Madman
🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus shows, exclusive videos, and a smug sense of global awareness at thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Neil Delamere for a global sweep of chaos, climate, and confused birds.🇺🇸 In the United States, Elon Musk continues to make noise, and riots bring yet another wave of existential dread. Democracy? Still TBD.🌆 Sinking cities are on
The Honey Badger Bugle
🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus shows, exclusive video episodes, and smug warmth at thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman leads an international panel of Buglers through the chaos of politics, wildlife, and billionaire bromances—with a special focus on honey badgers, New Zealand’s political drama, and the heartbreaking (or not?) Musk/Trump split. Andy, Felicity Ward and James Nokis
A Mostly F***ING BLEAK-Free Bugle!
🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive merch, and the unmatched pleasure of elite-tier status: https://thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by 'quibbling sibling' Helen Zaltzman and Josh Gondelman for a mostly F***ING BLEAK-free episode full of satire, jigsaw news and punctuation puns. 🇨🇦 In Canada news:🧩 US-Canada trade war means jigsaw
Donald Loves Big Guns
🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive merch, and the unmatched pleasure of elite-tier status: thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tiff Stevenson, Hari Kondabolu, and elite-tier producer Chad for a power-packed episode full of satire, absurdity, and deeply unnecessary sequels.🇺🇸 In American news:Trump gets weirdly complimentary about
MAGA Pope: Make America Guilty Again
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by elite-tier Bugler and guest producer Belinda (as well as Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard) delivering a show so saucy it might get you banned from the Vatican gift shop.🔹 Support The Bugle! Get bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the moral superiority of a Team Bugle subscription: thebuglepodcast.com🏏 Top Story: India v Pakistan — More than just a cricket
25 years of Stalin Cosplay
📯 Support The Bugle! Get exclusive video editions, bonus shows, and the right to feel a little superior: thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by David O’Doherty and Alice Fraser to deliver your weekly fix of democracy despair, snake news, and historical nonsense.🗳️ Top Story: Global Democracy Update — The world is somehow both leaning t
Carney Trumps MAGA, and we explain Pete Hegseth
Support The Bugle! Get exclusive video editions, bonus episodes, and fine smugness: thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Hari Kondabolu and Anuvab Pal for a turbo-charged tour through history, politics, and questionable phone etiquette.🍁 In Canada, Trump somehow manages to swing the election against him—was trying to make just one extra state the fatal flaw? We dig into North A
The Pope, The Wrestler and The Terrorist
Support The Bugle, we only exist because you make it happen: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate. Our first Elite Tier Buglers will be co-producing episodes in the next month!This week we look back at the arrival of Pope Francis, and the end of Osama Bin Laden - as revealed by John Cena. Includes a clip from Realms Unknown, which is in your pod feed now!A new Bugle is in your feed next week.This epi
Dr Evil Set To Impose Million Percent Tariffs!
This week on The Bugle, Andy is joined by Josie Long and Nato Green for a chaotic cruise through the week’s weirdest news.💰 Top Story: Tariffs (ugh, again) — but this time, we’re talking a million percent tariffs. Are we heading toward a financial apocalypse, or just another Tuesday in global trade?🗞️ America is drifting away from reality, and the news is... not helping. Meanwhile, US university f
Liberation Day: Weird, at best
🔹 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus shows, exclusive merch, and the warm glow of self-satisfaction: www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate.This week, Andy is joined by Alice and Tiff as we toss useless kitchen gadgets into the bin and declare it Liberation Day— the world is free… or at least pretending to be!📰 Top Story: Global economic weight-loss p
April Fools!
Hello Buglers! While Andy is off bringing his unique brand of satirical Irish language rap and extremely English-sounding spoken word to Dublin and Belfast, we wouldn’t dream of leaving you without your dose of hot takes on global news!This week, we’re diving into Top Stories, our show that revisits the history of The Bugle, one headline at a time. And since April is upon us, We’ve handpicked
H A P P Oh God Why!?
This week, we investigate the happiest nations on Earth and ask: How?! Finland is officially joyful, the UK is redefining disability, and the bizarre love-hate triangle of Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy—does anyone in that mess feel happy? Meanwhile, in Dublin, Molly Malone is getting groped… but why?Plus, we take a trip back in time to when a British Prime Minister found himself
Share Prices May Go Down, As Well As Really Down
Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus shows, exclusive merch, and a smug sense of well-being: www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate. This week Andy Zaltzman is with Nato Green and Jackie Kashian,This week it’s another tour through America’s pre-Mad Max phase, with Tesla’s on the Whitehouse lawn, and share prices in the gutter. Also, Canada has a new leader and Pokemon now knows what
Ukrainian Comedian Faces Crazed Hecklers
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 confront
Stop Resisting
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 b
Peace On Earth!
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 of
Woke Submarine exclusive
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, our brand-
Trade Tantrums, Brexit Birthday and Superbowl!
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: htt
Radioactive Toddler Waves Arms Around
Love Sci Fi and Fantasy? Discover our new show Realms Unknown: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/realms-unknownTech 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.Lik
Just 1460 Days To Go!
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/donateFeaturing:Andy ZaltzmanTiff StevensonNato GreenProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.
Trump Returns, Will He Follow Through?
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/donateCome see our Passion for Passion launch party with Andy and Alice: https://
The Bugle remembers 2024
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.comFeaturing:Andy ZaltzmanJohn OliverAlice FraserNish KumarNato GreenHelen ZaltzmanJosh GondelmanAhir Shah Hoste
John and Andy answer your questions!
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 ZaltzmanJohn OliverChris SkinnerProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast.
Robots, Royals and Wrong 'Uns
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/donateFeaturing:Andy ZaltzmanNeil DelamereAlice FraserProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co
The Nepo-Dictator's Nadir
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 ZaltzmanJohn OliverProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c
Has 2024 Jumped The Shark?
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 LinaWhy 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 check
Campaign For Traditional Bullying
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/
Influencer Repeatedly Punches Sick Old Man
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 ZaltzmanAlice FraserAnuvab PalPr
The Countdown Bugle
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 ZaltzmanJosh GondelmanTiff StevensonPro
Electoral Shock Therapy
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 ZaltzmanNato GreenProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Pollsters Have Given Up - Bugle 4319
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 ZaltzmanNish KumarAlice FraserProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See a
