The Bugle

By The Bugle

It's the trans-global satiricast that leaves no hot potato unbuttered. Andy Zaltzman breaks down the news with comedians from across the world including Alice Fraser, Hari Kondabolu, Chris Addison,

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Number 1: The Bugle UNCUT
Join us for a too hot to handle episode of The Bugle, where producer Harry has selected a hand full of clips deemed too spicy to make it the first time round. From AI destruction to even more news on the celebrity wedding of the year! Andy is joined by regular hosts Josh Gondelman, Nish Kumar, Alice Fraser and Nato Green as we go behind the curtain of The Bugle Uncut. Thank you for listening, and we’ll be back next week, and remember you can help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com if you liked this why not check out The Bugle's sister podcasts The Gargle and Realms Unknown. 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 20, 202621min
Number 2: An Ask Andy Special
Hello Buglers! While Andy takes a break from the satirical tomfoolery of the world news. We thought we'd bring you the best of Ask Andy, a subscription exclusive Q&A with the big dog himself. Ever wondered Andy’s dream Prime Minister 5 aside team, Andy’s thoughts on a utopian America or just what cricket spreadsheet he’s working on at the moment. Well Ask Andy is the place to find all that out and more. We’ve selected some of the best questions over the past year, so wherever you are, sit back and enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode why not become a Bugle subscriber where you can get access to Ask Andy every month, it might even be your question he answers next, plus AD free episodes of every podcast on the Bugle network including the sci-fi and fantasy podcast Realms Unknown and science and tech led The Gargle with Alice Fraser! Produced by Chris Skinner and Harry Gordon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 05, 202631min
Number 3: An AI Odyssey
Joining Andy this week on issue 4387 of The Bugle is Tiff Stevenson and from across the pacific Hari Kondabolu. As they report on Elon Musk's plans to remake an accurate portrayal of Homer's An Odyssey following the release of Christopher Nolan's cinematic blockbuster. Elsewhere the Bugle catch up of the actions of the 47th US President, the Italian con man who tricked tourists for years, Andy Burnham's first few days in office and the Commonwealth Games! 🎥 AI Odyssey: The Bugle's film review section, explores Musk's plans to produce a accurate AI version of Homer's Odyssey 🇮🇹 Ancient Con: The Bugle report on a Italian con artist's ancient deception as they faked a famed amphitheatre for years 🏅 Commonwealth Games: Andy, Hari and Tiff discuss the dated Commonwealth Games and the appearance from the Tardis of an odd looking new Doctor Donate to Emilia: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-safe-accessible-home-for-emilia Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/ Hari Kondabolu's Links: https://harikondabolu.com/ Tiff Stevenson's Links: https://tiffstevenson.co.uk/ The Bugle at Edinburgh Fringe '26: Alice Fraser: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/alice-fraser-oh-man Nish Kumar: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/nish-kumar-angry-humour-from-a-really-nice-guy-work-in-progress Tom Ballard: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/tom-ballard-be-funny-challenge-impossible Tiff Stevenson: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-lucky-work-in-progress Mark Steel: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/mark-steel-what-the-f-is-going-on Felicity Ward: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/felicity-ward-i-wish-i-could-come-out-of-my-shell Josie Long: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/in-conversation-with-josie-long 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 29, 202654min
Number 4: Trump's at it Again & Secret Wedding of the Century!
On issue 4385 of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Nish Kumar and Josh Gondelman, as the trio catch on this week's news as the USA celebrated their 250th birthday, we also delve into the ongoing chaos in Iran. The three imagine what the most secretive wedding of the year was like after Taylor Swift tied the knot with Travis Kelce. PLUS UK news, we catch up on the Farage facade following his resignation and subsequent bi-election and the World Cup ahead of England's semi-final clash! All this in issue 4385 of The Bugle. 🇺🇸: A look back into USA 250th Birthday celebrations 🇬🇧 Farage Facade: The Bugle catch up on chaos of Nigel Farage and his Reform party 🏆 World Cup update: Andy, Nish and Josh discuss the upcoming semifinal as England take on old foe Argentina Donate to Emilia: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-safe-accessible-home-for-emilia Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/ Nish Kumar's Links: https://www.nishkumar.co.uk/ Josh Gondelman's Links: https://www.joshgondelman.com/ 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 15, 202656min
Number 5: Fish Cakes with a Hint of Lead
We're back! This week on issue 4388 of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Nato Green, as they discuss El Niño, Australia takes a stand on AI and Canada-USA squabblery. PLUS a Bugle update on Burham's tenure as PM and find out how this episode got its title! Subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot com. 🇦🇺 Australia takes a stand on AI: The Bugle report as Australia takes a stand on AI in the music industry 🇬🇧 Burnham Bounce: The trio delve into he latest on Andy Burnham's tenure as UK PM 🗺️ Google Gives In: Andy, Alice and Nato discuss as Google give in and rename Lake America for US users Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/ Alice Fraser's Links: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser Nato Green's Links: https://natogreen.bandcamp.com/album/the-darkest-hour 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 02, 202646min