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><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>

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

AI vs Mumsnet | Chicken cop | Bipolar diet

Josh Gondelman and James Nokise join host Alice Fraser for episode 175 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.👩‍👧‍👦 OpenAI vs Mumsnet🐓 Chicken cop🧠 Diet vs bipolar📈 AI online prices🍦 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Josh Gondelman 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.

09-26
34:10

Mushroom robot | AirTag detective | Beehives

James Colley and Jack Druce join host Alice Fraser for episode 174 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.🍄 Mushroom robot♻️ AirTag detective🐝 Long lost beehives📍 Child tracking📱 Online identity🦆 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, James Colley and Jack DruceProduced 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.

09-12
36:30

Corn sweat | Fish antidepressants | Petty woman

Killian Sundermann and AJ Lamarque join host Alice Fraser for episode 173 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.🌽 Corn sweat💊 Fish antidepressants👋 Unemployment pride👜 Petty woman🏀 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Killian Sundermann and AJ LamarqueProduced 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.

09-05
29:44

Crayon smell | Snail news | Pavel Durov

Alison Spittle and John-Luke Roberts join host Alice Fraser for episode 172 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.🖍 Crayon smell🐌 Snail tax dodge📮 Snail mail💦 Pavel Durov💇🏻‍♀️ ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Alison Spittle 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.

08-29
31:55

Spherical egg | Memory copies | Orgasm synesthesia

Ria Lina and Helen Zaltzman join host Alice Fraser for episode 171 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.🥚 Spherical egg🧠 Memory copies🎨 AI copyright😵‍💫 Orgasm synesthesia ✂️ Missing scissors🏖 Mother holidaysWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, Ria Lina and Helen ZaltzmanProduced 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.

08-22
33:50

Water physics | Fox hunters | Dog perfume

Josh Gondelman and Athena Kugblenu join host Alice Fraser for episode 170 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.💧 Water physics🦊 Fox hunter rights🐶 Dog perfume⚫️ Clothing ban🧐 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, Athena Kugblenu and Josh GondelmanProduced 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.

08-15
30:47

TV switch-off | Space mysteries | Snoopolympics

Joz Norris and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall join host Alice Fraser for episode 169 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.📺 TV switch-off🛰 Space mysteries📱 TikTok sued🐶 Snoopolympics🐝 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, Joz Norris and Alasdair Tremblay-BirchallProduced 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.

08-08
35:23

Gig work | Mercury diamond | Olympics ceremony

Alice Tovey and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser for episode 168 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.💰 Navy > gig work💎 Mercury diamond🇫🇷 Olympics ceremony🇳🇴 Norwegian guilt🥜 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, Alice Tovey 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.

08-01
31:30

Dick pic app | Cocaine sharks | Eton brick phones

John Robertson and Garrett Millerick join host Alice Fraser for episode 167 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.🍆 Dick pic app🦈 Cocaine sharks👩🏻‍💻 College to corporate📱 Eton brick phones✈️ ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, John Robertson and Garrett MillerickProduced 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.

07-25
36:11

Legislating LOLs | Enhanced Games | Child labour

Siân Docksey and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser for episode 166 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.😂 Legislating LOLs💉 Enhanced Olympics🤖 Security robot🤳 Child labour👩‍❤️‍👩 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, Siân Docksey 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.

07-18
36:19

Romance Novels | Emotional AI | Porridge

Chloe Petts and Steve Bugeja join host Alice Fraser for episode 165 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.This week: Romance novel bookshops and emotional AI. Also, porridge, too hot or too cold?Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, Chloe Petts and Steve BugejaProduced by Laura Turner and 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.

07-12
37:15

Risky behaviour | Space debris | Martin Shkreli

Sami Shah and Nic Sampson join host Alice Fraser for episode 164 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.💊 Risky behaviour☄️ Space debris🖕 Elon Musk🤑 Martin Shkreli🏎 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastStory 1: https://www.sciencealert.com/the-worlds-most-common-pain-relief-drug-may-induce-risky-behaviorStory 2: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/22/florida-family-sues-nasa-space-debrisStory 3: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/19/elon-musk-softens-go-f-yourself-comment-to-woo-advertisers.htmlStory 4: https://www.fastcompany.com/91144246/pharma-bro-martin-shkreli-claims-he-founded-djt-cryptocurrencyWritten by Alice Fraser, Sami Shah and Nic SampsonProduced 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.

07-04
34:25

Climate jobs | Sauna sessions | Influencers

Dan Ilic and Joe Kent-Walters (aka Frankie Monroe) join host Alice Fraser for episode 163 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.🥵 Climate jobs🧖🏻‍♀️ Sauna sessions🖥 Cheat sues Apple🤳 Influencer fined🍴 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastStory 1: https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-climate-jobs-skills-gap-linkedin-2024-6Story 2: https://www.404media.co/game-studios-job-requirement-non-negotiable-sauna-sessions/Story 3: https://uk.pcmag.com/ios/152837/man-sues-apple-after-wife-discovers-cheating-via-messages-synced-to-imacStory 4: https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/15/dubai-influencer-fined-for-trespassing-on-sardinia-pink-beach-spiaggia-rosaWritten by Alice Fraser, Dan Ilic 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.

06-27
39:08

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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Antonio Fernandes

these guests are a boring prequel to the end of a great podcast

06-24 Reply

Steven Duhon

Obviously no one here has heard of my childhood hero, Darkwing Duck.

05-08 Reply

Rod SS

OMG! This is a hilarious episode - especially Alison Spittle's battery in the mouth review! Sides aching.

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