The Bugle
The Bugle
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.
Sunak Without A Trace
America's political climate, British elections, Scotland's political scene, and the future of AI. Andy is joined by co-hosts Alice Fraser, her newborn, and Alistair Barrie.Plus, when was the Eiffel Tower discovered? Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose.This episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserAlastair BarrieAnd producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 5
40 min
News from Space: It's Boring
Are we paying full attention to the apocalypse? Horses rampaging through the streets, chocolate dying off, cicadas, messages from space - pay attention sheeple!Andy Zaltzman is with Ian Smith and Anuvab Pal.Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose.This episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAnuvab PalIan SmithAnd producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27
47 min
Trump on Trial!
Trump goes on trial, Truss gets published, and India trusts Modi. Plus Chechens need to learn new dance moves.Andy is with Hari Kondabolu and Ahir Shah, who makes his Bugle debut. Welcome Ahir!Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose.This episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanHari KondaboluAhir ShahAnd producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21
47 min
Razing Arizona
Arizona has done a good job of disgracing itself this week, and it's not even our top story! Is it Israel? Is it espionage? No, it's the sun, the naughty sun!A new Ask Andy is in your feed. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose.This episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserNish KumarAnd producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14
49 min
Up Sh*t Creek, aka The Thames
How bad are UK waterways? Just ask the entrants from 'The' Boat Race. Also, Lego attack the police and D'Ancey Laguarde has a new novel out. Recorded at The Lowry in Salford, with Tiff Stevenson and Alice Fraser.A new Ask Andy is in your feed. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose.This episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserTiff StevensonChris SkinnerAnd producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8
38 min
Literally Anybody Else
Who do the American public want at the forefront of their democracy? Maybe it's Literally Anybody Else? But beware what you wish for. Also, Scotland embraces hate and New Zealand fights dolphins. Andy Zaltzman is with James Nokise and Josh Gondelman, in Edinburgh.A new Ask Andy is hitting your feed this week. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose.A favour: Please rate and review this show. Share it around. We always forget to ask people to do this.This episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanJames NokiseJosh GondelmanChris SkinnerAnd producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31
41 min
Why are soccer kits so woke?
To understand why so many things are going wrong on a macro level, The Bugle zooms in on society this week, in the hope that it explains a few things. Including - are hot cross buns offensive, what's up with all our food, are football kits woke and whatever Trump is banging on about.Recorded in Leeds, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Ria Lina and Nato Green.Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose.This episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanRia Lina Nato GreenAnd producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 26
46 min
Democracy swings (and misses) into action
It's the year of democracy! Just look how it's playing out in India and Russia. Or don't. Also - Royal news, or is there no news? Plus - leaf blowers!Andy is with Anuvab Pal and Alice Fraser, plus Producer Chris. Recorded at the Warwick Arts Centre.Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose.This episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserAnnual PalAnd produced by Laura Turner and Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19
41 min
A Barbiturate Girl In a Barbaric World
Super Tuesday, the end of Theresa May, Quantum Computers and bees all in the news this week. It's a long way from a family show, with Neil Delamere and Nato Green in Birmingham and Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman in Cambridge.Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose.PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserJosh GondelmanNeil DelamereNato GreenAnd produced by Laura Turner and Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 12
40 min
A World of Pure AImagination
AI warehouse Wonka gives us one of the stories of the year, plus despots buying crazy gifts, billionaire weddings and weirdos getting elected. Plus, what's an appropriate logo for a business?Andy is with Josie Long, Felicity Ward and Anuvab Pal. This show was recorded in Glasgow and Norwich. We are on tour!Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose.PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAnuvab PalFelicity WardJosie LongAnd produced by Laura Turner and Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 5
47 min
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