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The Gargle

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Rating
★★★★★
4.8
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227 reviews
This podcast has
241 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
The Bugle
Explicit
No
Date created
2021/02/08
Latest episode
2026/10/22
Average duration
39 min.
Release period
14 days

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From the makers of The Bugle, The Gargle returns with a comedic take on science and tech, with host Alice Fraser. Alice is joined every week by two great comics from across the globe, bringing 30 minutes of smart satire and hot takes. We are part of the Team Bugle subscriber channel. Sign up and get Ask Andy - our exclusive, extra monthly show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is it a Bird, is it a Plane, no it's a Tree!
2026/10/22
On this week's episode of the Gargle, Alice is joined by Ria Lina and Joz Norris, as the trio, dive into the world's science and tech news from the past week! From the Amelia Earhart plane discovery? Green Stars, Plastic eating Pac-Man enzymes and the miracle Elephant graveyard. Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser & https://www.instagram.com/alicefraserhuman/ Ria Lina: https://www.patreon.com/cw/rialina?l=en-GB Joz Norris: https://www.joznorris.co.uk/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A future of Gene-Editing and AI generated Ghosts?
2026/10/08
On this week's episode of the Gargle, Alice is joined by Robin Clyfan and Josh Gondelman as the three, dive into the world's science and tech news! From the moral case of gene editing, to the discovery of a new species of Lizard in Peru. Plus Dopamine spiking fake shopping, AI-generated 'ghosts' polluting literature and the return of the Bogong moth! Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser & https://www.instagram.com/alicefraserhuman/ Robin Clyfan: https://www.instagram.com/robin_clyfan/ Josh Gondelman: https://www.joshgondelman.com Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2032 Olympics in Croc infested waters!
2026/09/23
On this week's episode of the Gargle, Alice is joined by Michael Odewale and Tom Neenan, as they trio delve into all things science and tech (with a pinch of satire) From news that the 2032 Olympic rowing and canoe events will be hosted in Crocodile infested waters, a scientific breakthrough as part human-part mouse brain developed. Plus, Buried underwear, Flock hackers and a group of African dogs' thousand mile trek for mates. Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser & https://www.instagram.com/alicefraserhuman/ Michael Odewale: https://michaelodewale.com Tom Neenan: https://www.tomneenan.com Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
‘Super’ Volcano under England
2026/09/09
On this week's episode of the Gargle, Alice is joined by Ria Lina and Joz Norris, as they trio delve into all things science and tech (with a pinch of satire) From a ‘Super’ Volcano hiding under England, sea squits, cockroach diving suits and a manmade miniature Universe! Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser & https://www.instagram.com/alicefraserhuman/ Ria Lina: https://rialina.com/ Joz Norris: https://www.joznorris.co.uk/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Grief Treatment and the Robot Games!
2026/08/26
On this week's episode of the Gargle, Alice is joined by Tiff Stevenson and from Edinburgh Fringe, Tom Neenan. As they dive into the biggest news stories in science and tech from the past few weeks! From the science behind the new grief treatment to AI complaints flooding councils. Plus news from China's Robot Games! Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser & https://www.instagram.com/alicefraserhuman/ Tiff Stevenson: https://tiffstevenson.co.uk/ Tom Neenan: https://www.tomneenan.com/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gargle LIVE
2026/08/12
This week's episode of The Gargle is LIVE from the Bill Murray. Alice was joined by guests Tom Neenan and Allison Spittle, as the trio delved into that week's science and tech news! From real-life political cartoons to archaeologists discovering a lady gang of skeletons. PLUS the three also explore the break out of a Monkey civil war, and a missing giraffe in Texas?. It's the Gargle LIVE! Catch ALL three of them at Edinburgh Fringe: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser & https://www.instagram.com/alicefraserhuman/ Tom Neenan: https://www.tomneenan.com/ Allison Spittle: http://alisonspittle.com/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AI chaos from leaks to lies
2026/07/29
On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by co-editors James Colley and Tom Neenan, as the three delve into the week's news in science and tech! AI chaos from leaks to lies, as Claude conversation leaked publicly and AI calories trackers off by hundreds. The trio also explore the stories that dream may not be as random as we thought and transforming Mars may be more of a possibility than once thought! All this plus more on this week's Gargle! Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser & https://www.instagram.com/alicefraserhuman/ James Colley: https://www.instagram.com/jamcolley/?hl=en Tom Neenan: https://www.tomneenan.com/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The DEATH of Reading!
2026/07/15
On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by co-hosts Alison Spittle and Robin Clyfan, as the trio jump into this week's science and tech news from The decline in human literacy, Detective DNA solving a long-standing ancient mystery. Plus Sperm News and the 10 year anniversary of Pokemon GO! Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser Alison Spittle: http://alisonspittle.com/ Robin Clyfan: https://robinclyfan.com/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chaotic Pigeons are Redefining Human Understanding?
2026/07/02
On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by co-hosts Eleanor Morton and Tom Neenan as the trio jump into this week's science and tech news from Chaotic pigeons helping to redefine what we know about learning, breakthrough as scientists create personalised vaccine for melanoma. PLUS, An Indonesian researcher's fishy behaviour spotted by her compatriots at conference, and New research has found the Earth has millions more insects species than previously thought. Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser Eleanor Morton: https://eleanormortoncomedian.com/ Tom Neenan: https://www.tomneenan.com/ 🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Laura Turner, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jake the Rizzbot and a Social Media ban for Under 16s!
2026/06/17
On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by new co-hosts Robin Clyfan and Rosie Holt as the trio jump into this week's science and tech news from the beginning of El Niño, Jake the Rizzbot terrorising the streets, to Musk becoming a trillionaire and the UK governments plan to implement a ban on social media for under 16s. Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser Robin Clyfan: https://www.patreon.com/cw/RogersVelvetRendezvous?l=en-GB & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDPrQlnID8Y Rosie Holt: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/rosie-holt-the-illegal-aliens-have-landed 🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Laura Turner, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monkey Friends & Illegal Waste
2026/06/04
On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by John-Luke Roberts and Josh Gondelman. The trio jump into this week's science and tech news - from the looming ice age to great apes having human-like friendships. Plus we're back with another Reviews Section! Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser John-Luke Roberts: https://www.johnlukeroberts.co.uk/ Josh Gondelman: https://www.joshgondelman.com/ 🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Laura Turner, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A £200m Mystery London Zoo Donor!
2026/05/20
On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by Joz Norris and Ria Lina as the trio jump into this week's science and tech news from ??, a mystery £20m donation for London Zoo, Dino Drama, Hantavirus and PMOS. Plus we're back with another Reviews Section! Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser Joz Norris: https://www.joznorris.co.uk/ & https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/eggbox Ria Lina: https://www.patreon.com/cw/rialina 🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is it officially the death of our attention spans?
2026/05/07
On this week's Gargle, Alice is joined by the two Toms as she is joined by Tom Ballard Realms Unknown regular Tom Neenan. The trio jump into this week's science and tech news as Children losing their attention spans, Driverless cars and AI software Claude going rogue! Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser Tom Ballard: https://www.instagram.com/tomcballard/ Tom Neenan: https://www.tomneenan.com/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is it officially the death of our attention span?
2026/05/06
On this week's Gargle, Alice is joined by the two Toms as she is joined by Tom Ballard Realms Unknown regular Tom Neenan. The trio jump into this week's science and tech news as Children losing their attention spans, Driverless cars and AI software Claude going rogue! Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser Tom Ballard: https://www.instagram.com/tomcballard/ Tom Neenan: https://www.tomneenan.com/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner
How easy is it to trick AI?
2026/04/23
On this week's Gargle, Alice is joined by Josh Gondelman and Eleanor Morton as the trio jump into the week's news in science and tech. From fake diseases to trick AI, scientific advancements on de-ageing to Robots running marathons now. Listen now on this week's episode of The Gargle! Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser Josh Gondelman: https://www.joshgondelman.com/ Eleanor Morton: https://eleanormortoncomedian.com/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4.8 out of 5
227 reviews
★★★★★
BurleyBoar 2026/02/14
Season two - it is back and we are happy.
I am so happy that this show is back. I am even more happy that the show promises to keep things light and that politics will creep in. It’s impossibl...
★★★★★
Uncle Vinny 2024/12/24
A delight
Even if it was only the funny little intro segments from Alice every week, I’d still subscribe.
★★★★★
Could_not_watch_this_movie 2024/08/09
Clever and Funny.
So listen to it
★★★★★
Chelsinki14 2024/04/19
Stellar show! Five stars and 5 half-a-glass of waters
Alice is a gem of a podcaster, comedian, and part of a comedy crew (The Bugle) that brings delight to my ears at least weekly and as often as I can ge...
★★★★★
Kelly RB 2024/03/26
This might be my favorite podcast
I, like a lot of Buglers, was a bit nervous about the revamp. Alice is a fundamental reason I don’t miss Johnny Showbiz too terribly much. She’s fanta...
★★★★☆
KellyAnneisMusical 2024/02/11
Love it but…
I have loved the show since its start but please please please… get a better sound engineer or sound editor because the voices are not balanced!! Some...
★★★★★
Dusty Corners 2024/02/06
Love love love this for the smarty funnyness
and also pairs well with… a half a glass of water
★★★★★
Boydstunm 2024/01/23
Half a glass of water
Not going to be lured into big ocean by reasonable portions.
★★★★★
Flipflappingflopperface 2024/01/09
Alice is perhaps the smartest comedian out there.
Ten. All categories.
★★☆☆☆
nellpk 2023/11/05
Great humor, poor audio balance
The poor audio balance makes this show really hard to listen to. Alice is usually way too quiet and a goofy laugher guest is usually way too loud
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