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The Gargle

The Bugle 216 Episodes Jul 2, 2026

The Gargle is a comedic podcast from the makers of The Bugle, hosted by Alice Fraser. Each week, Alice is joined by two comedians from around the world for 30 minutes of smart satire and hot takes on science and tech. The show is part of the Team Bugle subscriber channel, which includes exclusive extra monthly shows.

Episodes

Chaotic Pigeons are Redefining Human Understanding? Jul 2, 2026 36:42 On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by co-hosts Eleanor Morton and Tom Neenan as the trio jump into this week's science and tech news from Chaotic pigeons helping to redefine what we know about learning, breakthrough as scientists create personalised vaccine for melanoma. PLUS, An Indonesian researcher's fishy behaviour spotted by her compatriots at con
Jake the Rizzbot and a Social Media ban for Under 16s! Jun 17, 2026 30:40 On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by new co-hosts Robin Clyfan and Rosie Holt as the trio jump into this week's science and tech news from the beginning of El Niño, Jake the Rizzbot terrorising the streets, to Musk becoming a trillionaire and the UK governments plan to implement a ban on social media for under 16s. Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.co
Monkey Friends & Illegal Waste Jun 4, 2026 36:34 On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by John-Luke Roberts and Josh Gondelman. The trio jump into this week's science and tech news - from the looming ice age to great apes having human-like friendships. Plus we're back with another Reviews Section!Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraserJohn-Luke Roberts: https://www.johnlukeroberts.co.uk/Josh G
A £200m Mystery London Zoo Donor! May 20, 2026 41:26 On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by Joz Norris and Ria Lina as the trio jump into this week's science and tech news from ??, a mystery £20m donation for London Zoo, Dino Drama, Hantavirus and PMOS. Plus we're back with another Reviews Section!Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraserJoz Norris: https://www.joznorris.co.uk/ & https://www.p
Is it officially the death of our attention spans? May 7, 2026 39:41 On this week's Gargle, Alice is joined by the two Toms as she is joined by Tom Ballard Realms Unknown regular Tom Neenan. The trio jump into this week's science and tech news as Children losing their attention spans, Driverless cars and AI software Claude going rogue! Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraserTom Ballard: https://www.instagram.com/tomcballard/ Tom Neenan: https://www.tomnee
How easy is it to trick AI? Apr 23, 2026 42:50 On this week's Gargle, Alice is joined by Josh Gondelman and Eleanor Morton as the trio jump into the week's news in science and tech. From fake diseases to trick AI, scientific advancements on de-ageing to Robots running marathons now. Listen now on this week's episode of The Gargle!Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraserJosh Gondelman: https://www.joshgondelman.com/Eleanor Morton: http
194-year-old tortoise scam, AI learning to swear, and more on Meta! Apr 9, 2026 31:09 On this week's Gargle, Alice is joined by Ria Lina and Allison Spittle as they get into the week's news in science and tech. From a 194-year-old tortoise scam to AI learning from us to swear! Plus the latest on Meta being held accountable. All this and more on this week's episode of The Gargle! Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraserRia Lina: https://rialina.com/ Allison Spittle: http://
The Fall of the Metaverse and the Rise of the Run-fluencer Mar 26, 2026 31:00 On this week's Gargle, the glossy magazine pull out to The Bugle’s audio newspaper, Alice opens it with Tiff Stevenson and John Robertson, as the trio breakdown the week's news in science and tech, from the fall of the Metaverse, the wellness peptides craze and the rise of the Run-fluencers! Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraserTiff Stevenson: https://tiffstevenson.co.uk/ John Roberts
Gambling on real-life events, a Pyro-Arachnid murderer and a James Patterson and Mr Beast book collab! Mar 12, 2026 33:13 On this week's Gargle, the glossy magazine pull out to The Bugle’s audio newspaper, we open it with Alice Fraser, Jackie Kashian, and James Nokise as they breakdown the week's news in science and tech, from gambling on real-life events, a man burning down his own home to deal with a spider infestation and a James Patterson and Mr Beast novel collaboration!Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/Alic
The Science behind the Chin, Hershey's degrading Chocolate, and Book Red Flags! Feb 26, 2026 46:01 On this week's Gargle, the glossy magazine pull out to The Bugle’s audio newspaper, we open it with Alice Fraser, Josh Gondelman and James Colley, as they navigate their way through the Science behind the Human Chin, the angry letter to Hershey's from a grandson of a chocolate magnate, and the possible red flags in what your reading!Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraserJosh Gondelman:
The Gargle is BACK! Feb 12, 2026 37:03 WE ARE BACKThat’s right The Gargle is back, the glossy magazine pull out to The Bugle’s audio newspaper for a visual world is back, and better than ever. Join Alice, and guest hosts Alison Spittle and John Luke Roberts as they bring you all of the latest from the world of science and technology.Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraserAllison Spittle: http://alisonspittle.com/John Luke Rob
Hired goons | Porn disposal | Hero dog Feb 21, 2025 28:43 Siân Docksey and Alice Tovey join host Alice Fraser for episode 194 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.💪 Hired goon app📬 Porn disposal box🐕 Hero dog🐄 Bird flu mk 2🙏 Tech bro religionWritten by Alice Fraser, Siân Docksey and Alice ToveyProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodc

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