The Bugle

<p>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, John Oliver, Nish Kumar, Tiff Stevenson and Helen Zaltzman. Go to TheBuglePodcast.com to become a premium subscriber and get exclusive shows.</p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9DZKa4SilQC4k9rhS3-5g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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.com/privacy for more information.

12-16
56:34

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 out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanRia LinaJames NokiseProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-07
42:28

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/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanHari KondaboluFelicity WardProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-01
42:36

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 PalProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-24
38:24

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 StevensonProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-17
48:26

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.

11-08
45:09

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-04
46:23

The Most American Thing in History...

Elon musk's million dollar cheques, Christopher Columbus & drug dealing snowboarders. This week we plunge deep into the weird (and not so wonderful) with quite literally a mountain of global headlines to wade through.Andy is with Alice Fraser and Josie Long in a podcast that is funded by you, the listener...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 Ross Ramsey-Golding  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-24
40:03

Netherlands? More like Nether happened!

This week we visit the moon, discuss sausages v. hostages, and for our friends in New York - what is a bribe?Andy is with Anuvab Pal and Tiff Stevenson in a podcast that is funded by you, the listener...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.

10-01
46:11

Kiss The Hate Away

JD Vance continues to do the opposite of shine, the Labour Party are bad at politics, and who cares about moths? Andy is with Alice Fraser and Hari Kondabolu.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.

09-24
43:57

The News: Raining Cats and Dogs

Are Americans eating cats and dogs, and do the British know what a fish looks like? It's another big news week. Andy is with Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard.The Bugle cannot exist without your support, please show it here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateFeaturing:Andy ZaltzmanNish KumarTom BallardProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-17
48:02

TASK ANDY

As Andy prepares for the launch of Taskmaster, we present a special edition of Ask Andy.The Bugle exists solely because you support us through one off and recurring donations, and we make it worth your while! For more info visit http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate.This episode was written and presented by Andy Zaltzman, Chris Skinner and The Bugle audience. Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-11
23:48

JD Vance: Sofa King Weird

JD Vance did what?!?! (or he didn't, who knows?). It's been a bad month for the MAGA crew, here's a breakdown. Plus gay penguins, burglaries and Alicia Silverstone's poison pilgrimage.The Bugle is funded entirely by our audience. Support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten and presented by:Andy ZaltzmanHelen ZaltzmanNato GreenAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-27
45:55

2024 so far. Perfectly normal.

What a year it has been! The Bugle takes a look at some highlights from 2024 so far, featuring Donald Trump, Taylor Swift, Google and a snap UK election.The Bugle will return after a summer recess.Written and presented by Andy Zaltzman, Nish Kumar, Alice Fraser, Chris Addison, Anuvab Pal, Tiff Stevenson, Nato Green, Josh Gondelman.And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-12
37:56

The Bugle 🧡 London 2012

Andy revisits London 2012, when he abandoned everyone and everything to watch hundreds of hours of sport.The Bugle will return after a summer recess.Written and presented by Andy Zaltzman And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-03
27:00

Shroedinger’s President: 12 minutes in a McDonald's Drive-Thru?

Joe Biden steps aside and Kamala Harris steps up. Celebrities line up to give Harris their approval, while an interesting vote of confidence for Donald Trump from his running mate comes to light.CloudStrike reveals how fragile every element of your life is, but humanity can fight back against tech via the medium of fishcakes. Stressed? Thank your favourite deity that the Olympics are here to distract us. The Bugle will return after a summer recess.Written and presented by:Andy ZaltzmanJackie KashianTiff StevensonAnd produced by Rich Jarman, Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-25
37:52

Benjamin Big Red Button

Andy, Tom Ballard and Chris Addison debate if an assassination attempt on Donald Trump has killed Joe Biden’s chances in the presidential race.  What could Gareth Southgate have learnt from Sir Francis Drake? And, will Buglers help set a new record? (Please don’t.)This all happens because you, the global public, fund it, support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.comWritten and presented by:Andy ZaltzmanTom BallardChris AddisonAnd produced by Rich Jarman, Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-16
49:05

Britain Votes For Basic Competence

The UK has danced with democracy - here's Andy and Mark Steel with their take on a momentous day.This all happens because you, the global public, fund it, support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.comWritten and presented by:Andy ZaltzmanMark SteelAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-05
43:55

Trump Can Now Legally Eat Puppies

Andy and Alice fly through the latest election action in the UK, USA and France. Plus, Elon Musk is up to stuff. And we analyse Beyonce's name.Expect a 2nd episode this week... with election news! This all happens because you, the global public, fund it, support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.comWritten and presented by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-03
45:34

Puns: Primed, Administered

Andy delivered a manifesto of puns to an astonished audience in the record of Bugle 4308, here it is!This all happens because you, the global public, fund it, support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.comWritten and presented by:Andy ZaltzmanThe Victims were:Nish KumarTiff StevensonAnuvab PalThe Bloomsbury Theatre audienceAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-28
10:08

apaulo smith

pence? Rump truck ordered his Hench to kill him, guess that sours being his bitch boy for 4more.

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Adam Balogh

cherish the hate.... grow it.... embrace your inner hate... feed your hate with the blood of the RICH.... environment destroying human killing good for nothing greedy mother fucking RICH.... your time is almost up.... but something tells me you figured this out for yourselves.... fuck off....

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Joel Flanagan-Grannemann

Only a few minutes in but I've already disturbed the cat with my laughs.

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Adam Balogh

so fucking funny ... really fucking fuckny.... i mean really good fucking funny.... fuck me.... so fucking funny.... 🤪

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Adam Balogh

God says the state of the world is FUCKED.. and so he decided to kill everyone by putting the SUN on hiatus.... cooling the SUN down...

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