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The Bugle

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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44:04

No Kings, and Barely a Prince

The Bugle ·

2025/10/22

This week,Andy Zaltzmanis joined byTom BallardandRia Linafor another round of international nonsense.👑TOP STORY:Prince Andrewhas officially beenfired. We look at what happens when a royal loses his job — and his headed notepaper. 🇬🇧OTHER UK NEWS:Chinahas threatened the UK following the collapse of a major trial and some truly diplomatic chaos. But why are they targetingdweebs called Chris? And does this extend to The Bugle’s own producers? (We hope not, Chris.)🇺🇸US NEWS:No Kings!Americans are

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45:51

Can Russian AI get thrown out of Windows?

The Bugle ·

2025/10/15

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Hari Kondabolu and Alice Fraser for another round of global absurdity and barely contained disbelief.🕊️ We begin in the Middle East, where “peace” has apparently broken out — at least according to the press releases. But what’s Trump’s role in it all, and can a man who once tried to buy Greenland really solve millennia of conflict?🤖 Then we dive into the weird world of AI, where influencer Tilly Norwood is reshaping tech headlines, ethics, and possibly

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46:46

This Episode is TR*mp Free!

The Bugle ·

2025/10/08

This week,Andy Zaltzmanis joined byHelen Zaltzmanfor a transcendental episode of The Bugle — one that’s proudly, intentionally, and gloriouslyTrump-free.👼 We turn our attention tohigher beings— spiritual, celestial, and possibly bureaucratic. Are they watching us? Guiding us? Or just muting Earth’s notifications?🐒 Inanimal news, we ponder what our furry co-inhabitants might think of humanity’s latest efforts at intelligence — artificial or otherwise.💘 And speaking of which…relationships with AI

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53:22

Sorry Iran, it's Cost-No

The Bugle ·

2025/10/01

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined byJosh GondelmanandJames Nokisefor a satirical sprint through the week’s most surreal headlines.🇺🇸Trump at the UN— the world’s most chaotic diplomat-in-chief takes his brand of bluster to the global stage. What did he say this time, and did anyone manage to stay awake?🐒 InPalau,macaquesare making mischief—proof that not all international crises involve humans (though these monkeys are giving it a good go).⛳ And at theRyder Cup, golf’s most polite competition

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48:36

What a State

The Bugle ·

2025/09/24

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined byNish KumarandSara Barronfor a globe-spanning episode of satire, scandal, and despair.💻Don’t miss our live stream!Join us on26th Octoberfor a Bugle you can watch in real time. Tickets available now atthebuglepodcast.com.🇺🇸 In theUS, late-night comedy takes a hit asJimmy Kimmel gets cancelled—we unpack what it says about culture, politics, and the endless churn of outrage.🇬🇧 Across the pond,Donald Trump visits the UK, oh please.🇵🇸 AndPalestine, what a

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46:37

Real Housewives of the UN

The Bugle ·

2025/09/17

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Anuvab Pal and Tiff Stevenson for a global sweep of OH GOD NOT ANOTHER WEEK LIKE THIS. At least we have a fun top story...🤖 In Albania, the government now has an AI Minister. Is this the future of politics, or just the first step toward being ruled by ChatGPT in a suit?🇺🇸 In America, chaos reigns yet again—scandals, dysfunction, and a national mood that can best be described as “existential shrug.”🇬🇧 Meanwhile in the UK, the far right edges further into the

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49:11

(Strong)men Making Friends

The Bugle ·

2025/09/10

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined byAlice FraserandNato Greenfor a world tour through... 🇨🇳 In China, the latest“conference”brings together a rogues’ gallery of global strongmen. At least it’s nice to seeMen Having Friends—even if those friends are terrifying.🇺🇸 In the US, the rebrandedDepartment of Warmakes a bold statement, and bad rhymes.🇬🇧 Meanwhile in the UK, the government is serving up yet anotheromnishambles⚽ And in sport: once again,Trump nearly ruined it. Because of course he

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39:55

The Bugle Guide to September

The Bugle ·

2025/09/01

Hello Buglers, we are back with a spectacular new Bugle next week. Until then let’s celebrate this most premier of autumnal months…with a look back at September from years gone by.And don't forget to get your tickets for our live show at the Leicester Square Theatre in October. Or your ticket to watch the live stream. Buy them here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/liveHear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by

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30:43

The Bugle is LIVE!

The Bugle ·

2025/08/18

Ahead of our 18th birthday (tickets on sale now: http://thebuglepodcast.com), we celebrate some classic live Bugles, with Andy, Nish, Alice and Alex Edelman.The Bugle can only exist if you support us: donate, follow us on YouTube, spread the word.Introduced by Andy Zaltzman and Chris Skinner. Produced by Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:24

Golf, Gaza and skinny men on drugs

The Bugle ·

2025/08/01

Tickets for our 18th birthday live show are on sale now! thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined byNato GreenandSara Barronfor a jam-packed episode featuring geopolitics, golf, and pharmaceutical-powered transformations.🇬🇧Trump hits the UK— but not for diplomacy. No, he’s here for thegolf, naturally. We unpack the weirdness of a man under multiple indictments taking celebratory swings on foreign soil.🇵🇸 InGaza, the human cost continues to mount. The team discusses what’s happening,

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33:12

Slipping on ICE

The Bugle ·

2025/07/23

🎧Support The Bugle!Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and that warm fuzzy feeling that you’re funding nonsense:thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Jena Friedman and Ria Lina for an episode full of sub-zero headlines. With Trump's ICE on the loose, shifting climate cycles and unruly vandalism the trio plod their way through a bombardment of moral twist and turns.📺 Watch Realms Unknown, our visual fantasy-comedy show, on YouTubeProduced by

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43:26

Intellectual Cats WILL Run The World

The Bugle ·

2025/07/18

🎧Support The Bugle!Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and that warm fuzzy feeling that you’re funding nonsense:thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal as the trio plunge head first into a whirlwind of headlines, from irritable emojis and French public holidays to comets and judgemental pets.And of course the team check-in to the land of Trump only to find a disappointed Donald celebrating the FIFA Club World Cup.📺 Watch

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44:51

Palestine Inaction

The Bugle ·

2025/07/11

🎧Support The Bugle!Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and that warm fuzzy feeling that you’re funding nonsense:thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined byIan SmithandNish Kumarfor a global dive into activism, absurdity, and the only sport where selflessness still exists (sometimes).🗺️Palestine Action— protestors, direct action, and is this chat even legal? Andy, Ian and Nish break down who’s doing what, why, and whether it makes a difference.🏅

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42:51

BREAKING NEWS: The Future Never Runs Out Of Money

The Bugle ·

2025/07/02

🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive merch, and the unmatched pleasure of elite-tier status: thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Josie Long and Josh Gondelman for a turbulent episode stacked with big beautiful bills, endless Norwegian funds and outrageously rich pets.Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Ross Ramsey-Golding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:08

Too Much News - Bonus Edition

The Bugle ·

2025/06/24

There has been so much news lately that we've had to hold back on some killer stories, so here they are - from Matcha chaos, to Jeff Bezos's wedding to female religious leaders.Andy is with: Tiff Stevenson, Hari Kondabolu, Felicity Ward, Neil Delamere, Alice Fraser, Tom Ballard and James Nokise.Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and a Team Bugle subscription at thebuglepodcast.com📺 Watch our visual fantasy-comedy show Realms Unknown

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45:56

Iran bans puppies, and other stories from the Middle...

The Bugle ·

2025/06/17

🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and the smug self-righteousness of a Team Bugle subscription at thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tiff Stevenson and Tom Ballard to untangle a world that's somehow too serious and too stupid—often at the same time.🔥 Top Story: Iran & Israel — tensions escalate, missiles fly, and peace remains as elusive as a rational online comment section.🐕 Also in Iran: forget cats with attitude—dog walking is now banned. We

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50:38

Musk Mess Masked by Massive Madman

The Bugle ·

2025/06/10

🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus shows, exclusive videos, and a smug sense of global awareness at thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Neil Delamere for a global sweep of chaos, climate, and confused birds.🇺🇸 In the United States, Elon Musk continues to make noise, and riots bring yet another wave of existential dread. Democracy? Still TBD.🌆 Sinking cities are on the rise (and by “on the rise” we mean going underwater). Is climate change trying to take real

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48:05

The Honey Badger Bugle

The Bugle ·

2025/06/03

🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus shows, exclusive video episodes, and smug warmth at thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman leads an international panel of Buglers through the chaos of politics, wildlife, and billionaire bromances—with a special focus on honey badgers, New Zealand’s political drama, and the heartbreaking (or not?) Musk/Trump split.Andy, Felicity Ward and James Nokise dig in to...🦡 Honey badgers are fearless, chaotic, and possibly the spiritual animal of this podcast. We

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51:11

A Mostly F***ING BLEAK-Free Bugle!

The Bugle ·

2025/05/28

🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive merch, and the unmatched pleasure of elite-tier status: https://thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by 'quibbling sibling' Helen Zaltzman and Josh Gondelman for a mostly F***ING BLEAK-free episode full of satire, jigsaw news and punctuation puns. 🇨🇦 In Canada news:🧩 US-Canada trade war means jigsaw business owners are left picking up the pieces👑 King Charles visits the colonies with promises of

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46:15

Donald Loves Big Guns

The Bugle ·

2025/05/20

🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive merch, and the unmatched pleasure of elite-tier status: thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tiff Stevenson, Hari Kondabolu, and elite-tier producer Chad for a power-packed episode full of satire, absurdity, and deeply unnecessary sequels.🇺🇸 In American news:Trump gets weirdly complimentary about muscly men in the Middle EastJames Comey—aspiring hitman or maître d’? And we ask: who will save the

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