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Celebrating The Bugle's best moments, this daily show takes us back through the some of the greatest stories the The Bugle has deemed newsworthy.


Featuring the best moments from Andy Zaltzman, John Oliver and guest Co-hosts


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 In March 2021 Andy was with Josh Gondelman and Alice Fraser to take a look at the future of the human race. It’s Bugle issue 4185 - The Final Billion Years.Get your tickets now for the live stream of our 18th anniversary LIVE BUGLE at https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/liveHear 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.
We’re heading back to July 2022 now. Chris Addison and Nish Kumar joined Andy as Sri Lanka became the latest nation to have a change in leadership. It’s Bugle issue 4236 - The World’s Most Charming Coup.Get your tickets now for the live stream of our 18th anniversary LIVE BUGLE at https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/liveHear 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.
Time to visit November 2021. Nish Kumar and Nato Green were with Andy for a live Bugle. It’s issue 4212 - Cox and Butts and old Bread Rolls . Get your tickets now for the live stream of our 18th anniversary LIVE BUGLE at https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/liveHear 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.
White Noise

White Noise

2025-09-1612:241

January 2021 now…. A time when we were all seriously hoping for a fresh start. Nish Kumar and Alice Fraser joined Andy to usher in yet another whole year of Bugle madness. It’s issue 4178, White Noise.Get your tickets now for the live stream of our 18th anniversary LIVE BUGLE at https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/liveHear 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.
In July 2021 Andy, Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal were together to focus on the week's biggest news - including the terror of climate change.Don't forget to get your tickets for the Bugle's 18th birthday live show! Get them here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/liveHear 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.
Texas(shole) Ted

Texas(shole) Ted

2025-09-0914:24

For this Top Story we’re going back to February 2021. Andy was joined by Baratunde Thurston and Nish Kumar as vaccines hit the headlines.Don't forget to get your tickets for the Bugle's 18th birthday live show! Get them here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/liveHear 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.
Vice Signalling

Vice Signalling

2025-09-0515:44

It’s time now to visit November 2021. Stewart Lee made his Bugle debut. Joining Andy and Felicity Ward to discuss all things Cop 26.Don't forget to get your tickets for the Bugle's 18th birthday live show! Get them here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/liveHear 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.
SCOMO versus ALBO

SCOMO versus ALBO

2025-09-0213:57

Let’s go back to May 2022 now. Andy was with Tom Ballard and Nish Kumar to enjoy Aussie elections. It’s Bugle issue 4230 - SCOMO versus ALBO.Don't forget to get your tickets for the Bugle's 18th birthday live show! Get them here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/liveHear 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.
Let’s head back to February 2021 now. The French were coming to terms with a dramatic law amendment, which would change life as they knew it. Alice Fraser and Tiff Stevenson joined Andy for Bugle issue 4183 - Brexit Is Just Shellfish.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.
In September 2021 the Bugle was live on stage at the London Wonderground festival. Alice Fraser and Chris Addison joined Andy for Bugle issue 4204 - Satan Takes the Moral High Ground.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.
Beast Modi

Beast Modi

2025-08-2213:59

We’re going back to May 2021 now. India was facing a bleak time in the face of Covid. Aditi Mittal and Nish Kumar joined Andy with a brutal take on the tragic mess. It’s Bugle issue 4193, Beast Modi.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.
Spready Mercury

Spready Mercury

2025-08-1912:45

In December 2020 John Oliver made a triumphant return to the Bugle. John and Andy had lots to catch up on for a bumper edition of the Bugle, titled Spready Mercury.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.
Let’s visit November 2020 now. It was a tricky year for many of us - even the Oxford English Dictionary was left stumped by the shit show. Hari Kondabolu and Aditi Mittal joined Andy for Bugle issue  4175 - Covidioms, Carson and the Hand of God.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.
Musk Be Joking

Musk Be Joking

2025-08-1210:22

In February 2021 there were some interesting claims surrounding California wild fires. Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal were with me to explore the truth. It’s Bugle issue 4182, You Musk Be Joking. 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.
Arm in Armageddon

Arm in Armageddon

2025-08-0813:22

Let’s visit March 2022 now, Nish Kumar and Josh Gondelman were with Andy to look at the global response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It’s Bugle issue 4223, Arm in Armageddon.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.
December 2020 now, and Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and David O'Doherty as Britain celebrated winning the Covid vaccine race. It’s Bugle issue 4176, When The E-Shed's Rockin’.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.
Dibs on Jacinda

Dibs on Jacinda

2025-08-0113:59

Let’s go back to April 2021. We were a year into Covid - and yet World leaders were still struggling to get to grips with the tricky little virus. Anuvab Pal was here to share the latest from India. Andy was also joined by Tiff Stevenson for Bugle issue 4192.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.
Who? Liz Truss!?

Who? Liz Truss!?

2025-07-2913:48

Now we’re visiting perhaps one of the most bizarre moments in recent-ish British politics. September 2022 saw us welcome a new British PM - and a lot of you are probably still paying for it. It’s Bugle issue 4239 - Who? Liz Truss!?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.
AUKUS Gets Awkward

AUKUS Gets Awkward

2025-07-2510:28

September 2021 now. Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal were with Andy to discuss submarines down under - and a deal that left the French feeling a little miffed. It’s Bugle issue 4205 - AUKUS Gets Awkward.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.
Time to visit November 2020, and a key moment in modern American politics. Andy was with Nish Kumar and Felicity Ward to discuss Rudy Giuliani’s hair dye malfunction - it’s Bugle issue 4174.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.
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Joel Flanagan-Grannemann

The more things change.....

Dec 19th
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Joel Flanagan-Grannemann

So depressing that not much has changed.

Dec 10th
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Rich B

Give it time John, give it time. The crimes will come.

Nov 27th
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Rich B

Sooo, even with the horrific sound problem you thought that this a good idea. Fuck you Chris

Apr 18th
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Rich B

Yesterday we had 11 minutes of ad-free glee. Today we have something very different. 😕

Mar 11th
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Rich B

That was truly joyous. Thank you Bugle 😂

Mar 8th
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Rich B

There is something really fucked up going on with this.

Jan 16th
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