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The Bugle

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730 episodes
Language
English
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The Bugle
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No
Date created
2007/10/03
Latest episode
2026/11/05
Average duration
46 min.
Release period
8 days

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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. Follow us on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNAP BUGLE: Blue Wave Washes over Washington
2026/11/05
We've called a SNAP Bugle! As Andy jumps in with Nato Green to discuss all the latest from the Blue Wave flooding Washington during the US mid-terms. If you like The Bugle ad-free and uninterrupted. Then why not join The Bugle’s voluntary subscription, with your support Andy and his cohort of co-hosts can continue to blast there trademark mix of satirical insight and shameless drivel all over the planet. Nato Green's Links : https://natogreen.net & https://natogreen.bandcamp.com/album/the-darkest-hour 🧦 Remember you can still buy our phenomenal pairs of Bugle socks created by the company Stand4Socks. Socks are the most requested item at homeless shelters because they’re rarely donated - so for every one of you Buglers that has received a pair of socks someone in a shelter has also received a pair. And it’s not too late to sign up and become a Superbugler right now go to thebuglepodcast.com. 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Get Bugle merch, including mugs, Christmas T Shirts and our exclusive 12" vinyl record NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Global Democracy Lives?
2026/11/04
The Bugle is back in person! Joining Andy in the studio for issue 4396 of The Bugle is Tiff Stevenson and Ria Lina! As the three take a dive in the biggest news stories from the past few weeks. From Lula historic fourth term win as Brazilian president, Serbian election win for student protest movement and a look ahead to the USA's mid-terms. PLUS Neil Young files second lawsuit against Trump and former PM Liz Truss' new book! 🇧🇷 Lula for Four: Lula wins historic fourth term as Brazilian president 🇺🇸 Trump v Young: The Bugle reports on the news that Neil Young files his 2nd lawsuit against President Trump 🇬🇧 Former PM's new book: Andy, Tiff and Ria report the on news of former PM Liz Truss' new book as the reviews pour in Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/ Tiff Stevenson's Links: https://tiffstevenson.co.uk Ria Lina's Links: https://beacons.ai/rialina/home/p/press 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Get Bugle merch, including mugs, Christmas T Shirts and our exclusive 12" vinyl record NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brilliant Bugle Debuts ft. Nish Kumar, Alice Fraser and many more!
2026/10/28
To celebrate 10 years since the relaunch of The Bugle we're taking a look back at some historic Bugle firsts from the past decade. The first episode of the relaunch back in October 2016 with Hari Kondabolu, The Bugle debuts of Alice Fraser, Nish Kumar, Nato Green and Josh Gondelman. Plus The Bugle’s First Live show, First Live Stream and a trip back to where it all began in October 2007. Episode 1 Minute 1. When Andy and John Oliver muttered Hello Buglers for the very first time. If you like The Bugle ad-free and uninterrupted. Then why not join The Bugle’s voluntary subscription, with your support Andy and his cohort of co-hosts can continue to blast there trademark mix of satirical insight and shameless drivel all over the planet. 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Get Bugle merch, including mugs, Christmas T Shirts and our exclusive 12" vinyl record NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Holy Sh*t it’s Been a Whole Decade
2026/10/21
It's been 10 years since the relaunch of The Bugle, and joining Andy on this, issue 4395 of The Bugle, as they did a decade ago, Nish Kumar and Hari Kondabolu! As the trio look back over the last 10 years to realise nothing has changed. Trump News, Zelensky update and the sacking of Katie Zacharia after 5 days, Corpse maxxing and protests in India. Plus Apu returns to The Simpson after a 9-year-hiatus. All this and more on this week's issue of The Bugle! Here's to 10 more years! 🌍 10 years since the Relaunch: 10-year-anniversary since the relaunch of The Bugle 🇺🇸 Katie Zacharia shown the door: The Bugle reports on the breaking news following Katie Zacharia 5 day tenure coming to an end 🇮🇳 Protests in India: Andy, Nish and Hari report the on news of protest in India, and youth-led party, the Cockroach Janta Party Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/ Nish Kumar's Links: https://www.nishkumar.co.uk & https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nish_Kumar Hari Kondabolu's Links: https://harikondabolu.com & https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hari_Kondabolu 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Get Bugle merch, including mugs, Christmas T Shirts and our exclusive 12" vinyl record NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Surprise Nobel snub for Trump
2026/10/15
Joining Andy on issue 4394 of The Bugle is sister Helen and Nato Green, as the trio divo into this week's news from Trump's peace talks with Russia and Ukraine to being snubbed once against for a Nobel Peace Prize. Hitler and Mussolini are back. Plus Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor slapped with a £1.8m repair bill after leaving Royal Lodge All and more on this week's issue of The Bugle! 🌍 Snubbed Again: The trio delve into the news of yet another Nobel snub for Trump 🇵🇪 Hitler and Mussolini are back: The Bugle reports on the breaking Peruvian politics, and one politician in particular with a familiar name 👑 Andrew's bill: Andy, Helen and Nato report the on news of former 'Prince' Andrew's repair bill Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/ Helen Zaltzman's Links: https://linktr.ee/helenzaltzman Nato Green's Links: https://natogreen.net/ 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Get Bugle merch, including mugs, Christmas T Shirts and our exclusive 12" vinyl record NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Outstandingly Spectacular Terrorist Failures
2026/10/07
Joining Andy on issue 4393 of The Bugle is Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal, as the three of them delve into this week's news from failed terrorist plots, an AI revival of Greta Garbo, to European protests. PLUS UK News as Andy Burnham has his first conference speech as PM and an update on the scandal that is Manchester City 'Football' Club. All and more on this week's issue of The Bugle! 🌍 Terrorism Fails: The trio delve into the news of two foiled supposedly terror attacks 💻 AI Garbo: The Bugle reports on the latest as AI review deceased actress Greta Garbo 🇦🇺 Australia Celebrates Moth swarms: Andy, Alice and Anuvab report the on news that Bogong moths have returned Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/ Alice Fraser's Links: https://www.patreon.com/cw/AliceFraser?l=en-GB & https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/the-gargle Anuvab Pal's Links: https://anuvabpal.com 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Get Bugle merch, including mugs, Christmas T Shirts and our exclusive 12" vinyl record NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Leaders Forced to meet Trump
2026/09/30
Joining Andy on issue 4392 of The Bugle is Josh Gondelman and Bugle debutant Catherine Bohart, as the trio discuss the World's leaders forced to meet with Donald Trump, from Xi to Burnham. Plus the news that the POTUS threatens to annihilate Iran, and rename strait of Hormuz after himself! Hacking AI news as Australian government website, and US government agency sites hacked into by rogue OpenAI, and the biggest scandal in football history, as Manchester City are found guilty! 🇨🇳 Trump meets Xi: The trio delve into the news of US President Trump's meeting with Chinese Premier Xi 💻 AI Hacking: The Bugle reports on the latest as OpenAI 'infiltrated' Australian government website in world first! ⚽ Manchester City Found Guilty: Andy, Josh and Catherine report the breaking news that Manchester City Football Club are found guilty Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/ Josh Gondelman's Links: https://www.joshgondelman.com Catherine Bohart's Links: https://www.catherinebohart.com 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Get Bugle merch, including mugs, Christmas T Shirts and our exclusive 12" vinyl record NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Australia joins Europe?
2026/09/23
Joining Andy on this week's issue of The Bugle is Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard, as they discuss Australia set to joining the EU, News of American Space Weapons, and AI that can create poetry better than some of the greats? Plus, Ed Sheeran & Macklemore controversy and Religion News, as Nottinghamshire parish told its 940-litre ‘portable immersion baptistery’ plan has no theological basis! All this and more in issue 4391 of The Bugle. 🇦🇺 Australia join Europe: The trio delve into the news that Australia are set to join the EU 🐷 US Space Weapons: The Bugle reports on the latest from the American Space Military plans 🎸 Ed Sheeran in Hot Water: Andy, Nish and Tom report the latest on Ed Sheeran's & Macklemore controversy Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/ Nish Kumar's Links: https://www.nishkumar.co.uk/ Tom Ballard's Links: https://tomballard.com.au 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Get Bugle merch, including mugs, Christmas T Shirts and our exclusive 12" vinyl record NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Humanity is Doomed
2026/09/16
This week's issue of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Nish Kumar and Sara Barron, as the trio discuss the end of Humanity, the rise of Reform and Trump's current venture into World Peace. Plus Andy's spat with cricket legend David Warner and talk of a possible Zaltzamn X Rogan podcast collab? Keep your eyes peeled 👀 All this and more in issue 4390 of The Bugle. 💻 End of Humanity: The trio delve into the news that AI is sending our planet to Armageddon 🇮🇪 Trump's Irish Adventure: The Bugle reports on the latest from Trump's visit to Ireland 🎨 Failed Renoir Heist : Andy, Nish and Sara report on a failed Art theft in France Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/ Nish Kumar's Links: https://www.nishkumar.co.uk/ Sara Barron's Links: https://www.instagram.com/sarabarron1000000/?hl=en 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Get Bugle merch, including mugs, Christmas T Shirts and our exclusive 12" vinyl record NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Game Over for White House
2026/09/09
On this week's issue of The Bugle, Andy is joined by sister Helen Zaltzman and Anuvab Pal, as they discuss White House Arcade games, Fears in Quebec as courts turn to generative AI, and the appearance and disappearance of a island on British Columbia's largest reservoir. Plus breaking news on, Tuk-Tuks in India, Flags in Australia and the falling apart of the Bayuex Tapestry. All in issue 4389 of The Bugle. Listen Now! 🎮 White House Gaming: The Bugle reports on the latest Arcade games to come out of the White House as Tetris distance themselves 🏝️ Disappearing Islands: The trio delve into the news of an island mysteriously appearing — then disappearing again!   🧵 Tapestry Falling Apart: Andy, Helen and Anuvab report as two thread of the Bayuex Tapestry are torn Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/ Helen Zaltzman's Links: https://linktr.ee/helenzaltzman Anuvab Pal's Links: https://anuvabpal.com/ 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Get Bugle merch, including mugs, Christmas T Shirts and our exclusive 12" vinyl record NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fish Cakes with a Hint of Lead
2026/09/02
We're back! This week on issue 4388 of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Nato Green, as they discuss El Niño, Australia takes a stand on AI and Canada-USA squabblery. PLUS a Bugle update on Burham's tenure as PM and find out how this episode got its title! Subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot com.  🇦🇺 Australia takes a stand on AI: The Bugle report as Australia takes a stand on AI in the music industry 🇬🇧 Burnham Bounce: The trio delve into he latest on Andy Burnham's tenure as UK PM 🗺️ Google Gives In: Andy, Alice and Nato discuss as Google give in and rename Lake America for US users Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/ Alice Fraser's Links: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser Nato Green's Links: https://natogreen.bandcamp.com/album/the-darkest-hour 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Get Bugle merch, including mugs, Christmas T Shirts and our exclusive 12" vinyl record NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Bugle UNCUT
2026/08/20
Join us for a too hot to handle episode of The Bugle, where producer Harry has selected a hand full of clips deemed too spicy to make it the first time round. From AI destruction to even more news on the celebrity wedding of the year! Andy is joined by regular hosts Josh Gondelman, Nish Kumar, Alice Fraser and Nato Green as we go behind the curtain of The Bugle Uncut. Thank you for listening, and we’ll be back next week, and remember you can help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com if you liked this why not check out The Bugle's sister podcasts The Gargle and Realms Unknown. 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Get Bugle merch, including mugs, Christmas T Shirts and our exclusive 12" vinyl record NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An Ask Andy Special
2026/08/05
Hello Buglers! While Andy takes a break from the satirical tomfoolery of the world news. We thought we'd bring you the best of Ask Andy, a subscription exclusive Q&A with the big dog himself. Ever wondered Andy’s dream Prime Minister 5 aside team, Andy’s thoughts on a utopian America or just what cricket spreadsheet he’s working on at the moment. Well Ask Andy is the place to find all that out and more. We’ve selected some of the best questions over the past year, so wherever you are, sit back and enjoy!  If you enjoyed this episode why not become a Bugle subscriber where you can get access to Ask Andy every month, it might even be your question he answers next, plus AD free episodes of every podcast on the Bugle network including the sci-fi and fantasy podcast Realms Unknown and science and tech led The Gargle with Alice Fraser! Produced by Chris Skinner and Harry Gordon Get Bugle merch, including mugs, Christmas T Shirts and our exclusive 12" vinyl record NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An AI Odyssey
2026/07/29
Joining Andy this week on issue 4387 of The Bugle is Tiff Stevenson and from across the pacific Hari Kondabolu. As they report on Elon Musk's plans to remake an accurate portrayal of Homer's An Odyssey following the release of Christopher Nolan's cinematic blockbuster. Elsewhere the Bugle catch up of the actions of the 47th US President, the Italian con man who tricked tourists for years, Andy Burnham's first few days in office and the Commonwealth Games! 🎥 AI Odyssey: The Bugle's film review section, explores Musk's plans to produce a accurate AI version of Homer's Odyssey 🇮🇹 Ancient Con: The Bugle report on a Italian con artist's ancient deception as they faked a famed amphitheatre for years 🏅 Commonwealth Games: Andy, Hari and Tiff discuss the dated Commonwealth Games and the appearance from the Tardis of an odd looking new Doctor Donate to Emilia: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-safe-accessible-home-for-emilia Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/ Hari Kondabolu's Links: https://harikondabolu.com/ Tiff Stevenson's Links: https://tiffstevenson.co.uk/ The Bugle at Edinburgh Fringe '26: Alice Fraser: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/alice-fraser-oh-man Nish Kumar: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/nish-kumar-angry-humour-from-a-really-nice-guy-work-in-progress Tom Ballard: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/tom-ballard-be-funny-challenge-impossible Tiff Stevenson: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-lucky-work-in-progress Mark Steel: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/mark-steel-what-the-f-is-going-on Felicity Ward: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/felicity-ward-i-wish-i-could-come-out-of-my-shell Josie Long: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/in-conversation-with-josie-long 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Get Bugle merch, including mugs, Christmas T Shirts and our exclusive 12" vinyl record NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7th PM in a decade!
2026/07/22
Joining Andy on issue 4386 of The Bugle is Alice Fraser and Nato Green. As the trio report on the week's news, following of outbreak of Cyclosporiasis in the US and Pete Hegseth announces testosterone deficiency screening for troops! The UK welcome there 7th Prime Minister in 10 years as Andy Burnham steps into No.10. PLUS Earth-like exoplanet found to have an atmosphere, and The Bugle closes the curtain on the 2026 World Cup. 🇺🇸 US in the muck: The Bugle has a special health report into the USA's Cyclosporiasis outbreak 🇬🇧 7th in 10 Years: The Bugle report on Andy Burnham officially becoming the UK's 7th PM in 10 years as he steps into No.10 🏆 World Cup update: Andy, Alice and Nato discuss the curtain call on the 2026 FIFA World Cup Donate to Emilia: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-safe-accessible-home-for-emilia Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/ Alice Fraser's Links: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser Nato Green's Links: https://www.instagram.com/mrnatogreen/?hl=en 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Get Bugle merch, including mugs, Christmas T Shirts and our exclusive 12" vinyl record NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4.8 out of 5
3655 reviews
★★★★★
justnuisance 2026/09/24
Baptism
Z-man, mate, I’ve been to a bris. You can handle 20 baptisms.
★★★★★
BurleyBoar 2026/04/08
The sugar that helps the bitter reality go down easier.
The bugle is a news satire podcast. The global reach, deep intelligence, and deep absurdity have all done good work to make positive change in my own ...
★★★★★
Ocalas3 2026/03/30
Da Best!
When it comes to comic relief, The Bugle has simply no equal
★★☆☆☆
I want my shoes 2026/02/18
A listener for years but it’s getting harder
I was listening to this weeks show and the topic of Olympic censorship was brought up. The first example of the Ukrainian athlete being censored I ass...
★★★★★
bighandart 2024/11/05
Voting in Pennsylvania
Yea, I turned you off as I was actually voting but you walked me there and home. (One one person in line in front of me) Now to listen to more bugle e...
★★★★★
Fix Siri! 2024/09/11
Taskmaster is a terrible show.
Love The Bugle and hate the show Taskmaster. Wish you the best of luck Andy but cannot support that television pollution. Please ask John Oliver for s...
★★★★★
34532647 2024/05/29
Dear the bugle
I miss the American, the cryptic crossword (I was the one who wrote in about an error in it, which Andy felt was harsh, sorry), hotties from history, ...
★★★★★
Kelly RB 2024/03/26
Punny
My poor husband knows when I’ve gotten behind & then catch up on The Bugle because puns WILL slip out. Be warned of this known adverse reaction.
★★★★★
Vini984497 2024/02/22
Best show ever!
Love the satire and wordplay. Andy is a GENIUS!
★★★★★
mikeyvama 2024/02/13
It’s better than uncontrolled weeping…
The British comedian/commentator Andy Zaltzman and his guests discuss current events in Andy’s shed. Ok, usually the guests aren’t actually in the she...
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