The Gargle

<p>From the makers of The Bugle, this is a weekly show that skips the news pages and takes a sideways glance at the nonsense contained within the culture, celebrity, tech, science and advice sections of the news.</p><br><p>Alice Fraser is joined every show by two great comics from across the globe, bringing 30 minutes of smart satire alongside juvenile nonsense! </p><br><p>We are part of the Team Bugle subscriber channel. Sign up and get Ask Andy - our exclusive, extra monthly show</p><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>

Hired goons | Porn disposal | Hero dog

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/@BuglePodcastSubscribe to Realms Unknown - a brand-new fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknownYou fund what we do!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-21
31:10

Bad poetry | AI library books | Enshittification

Athena Kugblenu and John-Luke Roberts join host Alice Fraser for episode 193 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.🪶 Bad poetry📚 AI library books💻 Enshittification🧜‍♀️ Underwater colony🧩 ReviewsWritten by Alice Fraser, Athena Kugblenu and John-Luke RobertsProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSubscribe to Realms Unknown - a brand-new fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknownYou fund what we do!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-14
41:36

The Gargle Enters Realms Unknown...

After a week where our book A Passion For Passion is released, Alice takes a brief break and presents our new podcast, Realms Unknown. Please follow it wherever you enjoy podcast! Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSubscribe to Realms Unknown - a brand-new fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknownYou fund what we do!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-07
43:12

DeepSeek AI | Elephant food | Self vasectomy

Alison Spittle and Eleanor Morton join host Alice Fraser for episode 192 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.🤖 DeepSeek AI🎄 Elephant food✂️ Self vasectomy📱 TikTok creators🐄 ReviewsWritten by Alice Fraser, Alison Spittle and Eleanor MortonProduced by Ped Hunter and Laura Turner, with executive production from Chris SkinnerWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSubscribe to Realms Unknown - a brand-new fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknownYou fund what we do!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-31
40:56

Penis implant | Litter spies | Misplaced mines

Joz Norris and Alexander Bennett join host Alice Fraser for episode 191 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.🦅 Penis implant🚯 Litter spies🧑🏻‍🔬 Reproducibility crisis💥 Misplaced mines🐵 ReviewsWritten by Alice Fraser, Joz Norris and Alexander BennettProduced by Ped Hunter and Laura Turner, with executive production from Chris SkinnerWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateSubscribe to Realms Unknown - a brand-new fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknownHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-24
46:08

Male loneliness | Flaking out | Cephalopods

John Robertson and James Nokise join host Alice Fraser for episode 190 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.👨🏻‍💼 Male loneliness 🛌 Flaking out🎓 Demographic cliff🦑 Cephalopod test🍛 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, John Robertson and James NokiseProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-17
30:38

Chess jeans | Raunchy Bible | Penis injuries

Alice Tovey and James Colley join host Alice Fraser for episode 189 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.👖 Chess jeans📖 Raunchy Bible🍆 Penis injuries🤖 Bigoted AI🪨 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Alice Tovey and James ColleyProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-10
36:44

Googly eyes | Ammo vending | Tradwife porn

Tom Neenan and Alison Spittle join host Alice Fraser for episode 188 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.👀 Googly eyes🔫 Ammo vending ☎️ CEO crisis line👩🏻‍🌾 Tradwife porn🎬 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Tom Neenan and Alison SpittleProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-03
26:01

Designer babies | Utensil maths | Santa spoilers

Rob Auton and Eleanor Morton join host Alice Fraser for episode 187 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.👶🏻 Designer babies😋 Utensil maths🌶 Chilly peppers🎅🏻 Santa spoilers🕵🏻‍♂️ Nosy air fryers🍫 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Rob Auton and Eleanor MortonProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-20
34:54

Bro economy | Air vent baby | Mafia nun

Jay Foreman and John-Luke Roberts join host Alice Fraser for episode 186 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.🤑 Bro economy💦 Air vent baby🔠 Spanish Scrabble 💊 Contraception fear✝️ Mafia nun🎶 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Jay Foreman and John-Luke RobertsProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-13
41:22

Salmon hats | Bald support | Tradwives

Tiff Stevenson and Andrė de Freitas join host Alice Fraser for episode 185 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.🐳 Salmon hats👨🏻‍🦲 Bald support🧹 Tradwives ✍️ ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Tiff Stevenson and Andrė de FreitasProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-06
42:26

Lying and tech | Gen Z using AI | Shoe weasel

Dan Ilic and Athena Kugblenu join host Alice Fraser for episode 184 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics. 🤐 Lying and technology🤖 Gen Z using AI👟 Shoe weasel 🐻 Bear suit crimes📱 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Dan Ilic and Athena KugblenuProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-29
37:12

Free billionaire jizz | InfoWars | Celebrity boxing

James Nokise and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser for episode 183 of The Gargle.💦 Free billionaire jizz🧅 The Onion buys InfoWars🥊 Jake Paul v Mike Tyson🥩 Steakhouse chain ruse🇳🇿 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, James Nokise and Tom NeenanProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-22
39:43

Longevity concierge | Life votes | Ghosts dying out

Alison Spittle and Andy Matthews join host Alice Fraser for episode 182 of The Gargle. ☀️ Longevity concierge🗳 Outsourcing decisions🫕 Le Creuset unrest👻 Ghosts dying out🚣🏻 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Alison Spittle and Andy MatthewsProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-15
36:36

Infinite monkeys | Dream chats | Cheese heist

Laura Davis and Joz Norris join host Alice Fraser for a very-much-politics-free episode 181 of The Gargle.🐒 Infinite monkeys💭 Dream chats🧀 Cheese heist✝️ Vatican mascot💊 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Laura Davis and Joz NorrisProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-08
33:54

YouTube gamified | Testosterone | Scare psychology

Alice Tovey and Cerys Bradley join host Alice Fraser for a loosely Halloween-themed episode 180 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.🎮 YouTube gamified💪 Testosterone therapy🦈 Really old shark😨 Scare psychology💀 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Alice Tovey and Cerys BradleyProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-01
38:26

Triple penis guy | Airport hugs | Snowboard drugs

Siân Docksey and Joe Kent-Walters (aka Frankie Monroe) join host Alice Fraser for episode 179 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.🍆 Triple penis guy🫂 Airport hug limit🚮 Bitcoin trash scrabble❄️ Snowboarder drug cartel🎃 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Siân Docksey and Joe Kent-WaltersProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-24
37:40

Optimus robots | Swearing vacuums | Furry robot pets

Eleanor Morton and John Robertson join host Alice Fraser for a special robot-themed episode 178 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.🤖 Optimus robots🤬 Swearing vacuums🎼 Robot conductor🐹 Furry robot pets✏️ ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Eleanor Morton and John RobertsonProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-17
32:36

Smart doxing | Exoskeleton | Digital divinity

John-Luke Roberts and Dee Allum join host Alice Fraser for episode 177 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.👓 Smart doxing🐻 Fat Bear week🦿 Obsolete exoskeleton📱 Digital divinity🚦 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, John-Luke Roberts and Dee AllumProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-10
36:19

Jizz shortage | Urban men | Optimal ageing

Emma Doran and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser for a man-themed episode 176 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.💦 Jizz shortage🏙 Urban men live longer🎸 Men mistreated at gig🤵🏻‍♂️ Optimal ageing🎬 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Emma Doran and Tom NeenanProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-03
38:29

Joel Flanagan-Grannemann

5 stars

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Joel Flanagan-Grannemann

Shoe weasel!

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Joel Flanagan-Grannemann

More punching Jake Pail

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apaulo smith

Nazi research? that's the imaginary hill you're gonna die on? they are more delusional than trump

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Helen L

The spiderweb thing - In 1995, NASA funded research that tested the various toxicity levels of various drugs — including marijuana, caffeine, and sedatives — to determine what effects they have on spiders spinning webs. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/webs-spun-by-lsd-tripping-spiders/

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