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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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48:28

THE BUGLE REVIEWS 2025, PART 2

The Bugle ·

2026/01/07

What a year it was. Here's the 2nd part of our 2025 review, which feels like a million years ago in this current news cycle. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:16

THE BUGLE REVIEWS 2025, PART 1

The Bugle ·

2025/12/30

What a year it has been Buglers. To truly make sense of this last 12 months we're taking a month by month look at what just happened. January to June went a bit like this. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:13:35

Rage Bait Bugle (Bumper Edition!)

The Bugle ·

2025/12/24

Recordedlive in Melbourne, this week’s Bugle is a full-throttleRage Bait Special, withAndy Zaltzmanjoined byLloyd Langford,Sami Shah, andAlice Fraserto chew through the year’s biggest stories with fury, confusion, and jokes of questionable legality.🇦🇺Australia:We confront the latesttragedies in Australia, and try (with limited success) to process them through satire, empathy, and yelling into the void.🇺🇸Trump News:Meanwhile,Donald Trumpcontinues to do… whatever it is he’s doing now. We attempt

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50:12

Make Movies Great Again!

The Bugle ·

2025/12/08

Recordedlive in Brisbane, Australia, this week’s Bugle seesAndy Zaltzmanjoined on stage byNish KumarandAlice Fraserfor a high-energy international tour of scandal, chaos, and cinematic derangement.🇦🇺Australia News:The country is rocked by the unthinkable — aWiggles drug scandal. Plus, an Australian PM finally does something.🇬🇧UK Politics:Back in Britain, there’s freshchaos and alleged racismin Westminster. Standards continue their long retreat into the sea (just off the coast of

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26:25

Bonus Bugle: John Oliver meets Nish and Alice, and...

The Bugle ·

2025/11/26

Here's what happened when Alice Fraser and Nish Kumar finally teamed up with John Oliver!Plus: COP 30, the World Cup, and other unheard storiesWhy not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:05

Andy's Random News Balls

The Bugle ·

2025/11/19

This week,Andy Zaltzmanis joined byJosh GondelmanandAnuvab Palfor an episode bursting with chaos, tangents, and stories so random they feel algorithmically generated.As Andy prepares to fly to Australia forThe Ashes, the big question is:is he even slightly focused?The evidence suggests no.🎯TOP STORY – RANDOM NEWS ROUND-UP:🏆Cheating Pub Quiz News— Move over Louvre heist! The latest great intellectual crime spree takes place in a British pub, and it involves phones, trivia, and moral

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47:00

The Blue Wave, The Big Tantrum & The BBC - It's Bugle...

The Bugle ·

2025/11/12

This week,Andy Zaltzmanis joined byHelen ZaltzmanandJosie Longfor an episode awash with political upheaval, mild optimism, and existential dread.🌊The Blue Wave:Across the US, progressives are making surprising gains — includingZohran Mamdani’s win in NYC. But how long before the wave meets the usual breakwater of bureaucracy?🎙️Trump vs the BBC:In a glorious meltdown that will echo through press rooms for decades,Donald Trumploses it live on air. Andy brings us a world-exclusive“interview”with The

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49:24

Space Junk, Big Trains & Hot Potatoes - Bugle 4359

The Bugle ·

2025/11/05

The Bugle turns 18 — and we’re not done celebrating yet! In Part 2 of our birthday special, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Nish Kumar to take a sideways look at some of the week’s more alternative headlines.🚆 UK News: Double-decker trains could be coming to Britain — but is it a great leap forward, or just a taller disaster waiting to happen?🛰️ Australian News: Space junk keeps falling from the sky. Should we be worried, or is this just nature’s way of redecorating the Outback?📚

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42:39

Warships of the Caribbean - With John Oliver

The Bugle ·

2025/10/29

This week,Andyis joined byspecial guest John Oliverfor a very special reunion episode ofThe Bugle.🏛️From the White House:The latest updates from the most powerful building in the world — still home to confusion, scandal, and policy made via impulse tweet.🎨The Louvre Heist:Art! Intrigue! Security guards on lunch! We break down the most stylish theft of the year and ask the big question: if you steal art ironically, does it count?📻Bugle Nostalgia:Andy and John take a stroll downBugle memory lane,

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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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