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JD Vance: Sofa King Weird27 Aug 202400:45:55

JD Vance did what?!?! (or he didn't, who knows?). It's been a bad month for the MAGA crew, here's a breakdown. Plus gay penguins, burglaries and Alicia Silverstone's poison pilgrimage.


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Written and presented by:

  • Andy Zaltzman
  • Helen Zaltzman
  • Nato Green


And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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2024 so far. Perfectly normal.12 Aug 202400:37:56

What a year it has been! The Bugle takes a look at some highlights from 2024 so far, featuring Donald Trump, Taylor Swift, Google and a snap UK election.


The Bugle will return after a summer recess.


Written and presented by Andy Zaltzman, Nish Kumar, Alice Fraser, Chris Addison, Anuvab Pal, Tiff Stevenson, Nato Green, Josh Gondelman.


And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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The Bugle's 600th episode special!10 Jun 202400:49:38

Another bad week for Rishi, Trump has guns(!) and the latest from the Indian and Mexican elections. It's an action packed Bugle and you can see some clips on Tim Tok and YouTube all week.


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Written and presented by:

  • Andy Zaltzman
  • Nish Kumar
  • Alice Fraser
  • Nato Green
  • Chris Skinner


And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Thanks to the team at Leicester Square theatre and Go Faster Stripes. Plus Trade Photographer took great photos, including the episode art.

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Nazi Game Shows24 Jun 202200:39:58

Andy is with Nish Kumar and Neil Delamere to look at elections across the world, strikes and Russia's worst spy.


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Nish Kumar

Neil Delamere

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Nationalise Human Trafficking 17 Jun 202200:42:37

Andy is with Josh Gondelman and Ria Lina to focus on the latest nonsense from lawmakers in the USA and UK. Plus Northern Ireland, Monkey Pox and Elephants.


OH - AND WE HAVE A PADDINGTON BEAR EXCLUSIVE!


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Ria Lina

Josh Gondelman

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Arm all the drag queens (4232)09 Jun 202200:46:18

Hari Kondabolu and Nato Green team up on The Bugle for the first time ever, as they and Andy go to town on US gun laws following more mass shootings in the country. Meanwhile in the UK, Boris Johnson survives a vote of no confidence and Q-Unit gives the nation a truly jubilicious four day weekend.


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Andy Zaltzman

Nato Green

Hari Kondabolu

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Q Unit Goes Platinum (4231)31 May 202200:45:38

Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal to look at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, mangoes, and some below par politicians.


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Alice Fraser

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SCOMO versus ALBO17 May 202200:45:45

Andy is with Tom Ballard and Nish Kumar to enjoy Aussie elections, the latest on NATO, Wagatha Christie and Ireland's soft/hard border.


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Nish Kumar

Tom Ballard

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Viruses are Marvel (4229)11 May 202200:44:59

Andy is with Alice Fraser and Ria Lina to look on in horror at Republican womb botherers, more political parties, and the Vatican's attempt to be fungible.


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Alice Fraser

Ria Lina

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The Class Dominator (4228)04 May 202200:47:16

Andy is with Nato Green and Helen Zaltzman to talk prostate exams, sex crazed politicians in the US and UK and Slovenia, where there's some mildly good news.


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Helen Zaltzman

Nato Green

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Le Big Chopper (4227)26 Apr 202200:47:00

Andy is with Tiff Stevenson and Neil Delamere to look at the French Presidential election, the latest from Wimbledon's war on Russia and the biggest story in Ireland this year. Plus, support for Boris Johnson from a new contributor.


This Bugle is nice, really nice...

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Andy Zaltzman

Tiff Stevenson

Neil Delamere

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Everything I Do, I Do It For You (4226)20 Apr 202200:46:58

Andy, Nish and Alice try to understand how Vladimir Putin's mind works, why sending asylum seekers to Rwanda is a good idea, and evaluate just how much we should trust Boris Johnson.


This Bugle is pretty sweary...

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Alice Fraser

Nish Kumar

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Bugle Bingo (4225b)15 Apr 202200:31:25

Join us on a journey through time as we revisit some all-time classic Bugles from Aprils down the years, including a live Bugle recorded in Australia with Tom Ballard and Aditi Mittal, John Oliver on torture, a bit of #crucifyBieber, and a hefty dollop of Nish Kumar and Nato Green on Greta Thunberg.


Produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner

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Trump: Guilty Of Being Himself02 Jun 202400:45:20

Trump is convicted of being himself, Narendra Modi engages with god, and North Korea incites a prank war. Andy Zaltzman is with Josh Gondelman and Anuvab Pal.


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This episode was presented and written by:


  • Andy Zaltzman
  • Anuvab Pal
  • Josh Gondelman


And producer by Chris Skinner, Scarlett O'Malley and Laura Turner

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Colonies update (4225a)08 Apr 202200:27:09

Andy is on his holidays/vacation so do enjoy some bonus extra Bugle taken from a recent recording with Anuvab and Alice, along with a hefty chunk of The Gargle - featuring James Nokise and Tom Neenan.


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Anuvab Pal

Alice Fraser

James Nokise

Tom Neenan

And produced by Chris Skinner and Ped Hunter.

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The Kremlin Gremlin (4225)30 Mar 202200:47:07


Andy is with Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal as they discuss Joe Biden treating Vladimir Putin like a teenage boy with a BB gun, the sartorial rivalry between Catholics and the Russian Orthodox Church, plus all of the vital commentary on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at The Oscars.


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Alice Fraser

Anuvab Pal

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Zelensky's Tight 16 (4224)19 Mar 202200:47:13

Andy is with Mark Steel and Hari Kondabolu to reflect on Volodymyr Zelensky's plea to US Congress, plus time and why is America fighting it?


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Andy Zaltzman

Hari Kondabolu

Mark Steel


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Arm in Armageddon (4223)08 Mar 202200:45:24

Andy is with Nish Kumar and Josh Gondelman to look at the global response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Plus tributes are paid to Shane Warne.


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Nish Kumar

Josh Gondelman


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Giant Asteroid, War and Dragons (4222)01 Mar 202200:43:22

Andy is with Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal to deliberatly not do Ukraine as the top story (don't worry doom fans, we still cover it). Featuring asteroids, fruit and dragons!


Some words...

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Alice Fraser

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The Russian Doll (4221)22 Feb 202200:45:50

Andy is with Neil Delamere and Nato Green as awful news from Ukraine unfolds. Also, who is *the* Russian Doll, is Kristen Dunst even real, frozen winter wangs and San Fran school chaos.


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Neil Delamere

Nato Green


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You're Putin Me Off (4220)16 Feb 202200:39:50

Andy is with Nish Kumar and Lloyd Langford to talk all things spicy, tactical and toxic. Ukraine, WW3 and herbicidal health complete the menu in this week's episode.


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Andy Zaltzman

Nish Kumar

Lloyd Langford


Produced by Ross Ramsey-Golding and the almighty Chris Skinner.

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Biden His Time (4219)09 Feb 202200:40:14

Andy is with Hari Kondabolu and Helen Zaltzman to look up and down at the last year in the USA. Has Biden done anything yet, what about Trump? Is he real? Also, Winter Olympics! Royal News! Groundhog news!


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Andy Zaltzman

Hari Kondabolu

Helen Zaltzman


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Ethics, Olympics and Bombogenesis (4218)02 Feb 202200:46:27

Andy is with Alice Fraser and Tiff Stevenson. What's the bombogenesis? Is the Winter Olympics a good thing and OMFG what is happening in Britain right now?


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Andy Zaltzman

Alice Fraser

Tiff Stevenson


Produced by Ross Ramsey Golding and the legendary Chris Skinner.

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Ukraine Crumbles, UK cakes (4217)26 Jan 202200:46:54

Andy is with Nish Kumar and Anuvab Pal to discuss where Kiev is safer than Los Angeles, why Britain's Prime Minister can't stop partying, and reflect on just how great the world is right now.


Some things to tell you:


The Bugle is hosted this week by:

Andy Zaltzman

Anuvab Pal

Nish Kumar


And produced by Chris Skinner and Ross Ramsey Golding

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The Reverse Raymond Briggs26 May 202400:44:26

The UK's most exciting election race of all time is ip and running! The Bugle has an exclusive update. Plus, gay animals are attacking our children, apparently. Andy is with Josie Long and Tom Ballard.


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This episode was presented and written by:


  • Andy Zaltzman
  • Tom Ballard
  • Josie Long


And producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner

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Bonus Bugle - Denmark, Nobel and Oysters19 Jan 202200:25:49

Andy introduces some previously unheard clips covering recent news stories, including: Denmark versus Climate Crisis, corrupt British politicians, Nobel Prize Scientists seem quite brainy, and (of course), cricket.


Some things to tell you:


The Bugle is hosted this week by:

Andy Zaltzman

Alice Fraser

James Colley

Nato Green

Nish Kumar

Neil Delamere

Tom Ballard

Felicity Ward


And produced by Chris Skinner

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Animals, Bananas and The Pope (4216)11 Jan 202200:46:17

Andy is with Alice Fraser and James Colley (debut) to look at 2022 so far - including multiple animal stories, Papal views on animals and children, and Australia's perfectly normal build up to a tennis tournament.


Some things to tell you:


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Alice Fraser

James Colley

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Platypus on the Menu! (4215)24 Dec 202100:46:02

Andy is with Tom Ballard, Lloyd Langford (debut) and a room full of excited Buglers to discuss a major new trade deal, balls, and Chile. Plus, it's roughly Christmas.


Some things to tell you:


The Bugle is hosted this week by:

Andy Zaltzman

Lloyd Langford

Tom Ballard

And produced by Chris Skinner

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The Bugle Review of 202119 Dec 202100:47:53

A year we'll never forget! Sure, there's been a global plague but lets not forget the other highlights - the storming of the Capitol Building, the American war on women's rights, and the Afghan withdrawal!


However we've also had the chance to talk about two guys getting it on with a Creme Egg, the British royal family and a man who, er, put a flare in his bum.


Some things to tell you:


The Bugle is hosted this week by:

Andy Zaltzman

Nish Kumar

Alice Fraser

Nato Green

Tiff Stevenson

Hari Kondabolu

David O'Doherty

Baratunde Thurston

Anuvab Pal

Chris Addison

Neil Delamere

Felicity Ward

Aditi Mittal

Mark Steel

Tom Ballard

Stewart Lee

And produced by Chris Skinner

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Mad Max and Anti Vax (4214)06 Dec 202100:47:20

Nish Kumar and Alice Fraser join Andy Zaltzman to discuss Britain growing increasingly cynical about the Mad Max chaos being unleashed by the government, including plans to create its very own Guantánamo Bay. Meanwhile anti-vaxxers are using fake arms to get out of the Covid jab, and Jeff Bezos is going to fix the climate by turning down the sun.


Some things to tell you:


The Bugle is hosted this week by:

Andy Zaltzman

Nish Kumar

Alice Fraser

And produced by Chris Skinner and Ped Hunter

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Little Pink Things (4213)27 Nov 202100:41:28

Brand-new parent Alice Fraser welcomes Andy into her family flat in Sydney, Australia to discuss babies, lockdown protest nutters, a cricket captain dick pic, Peppa Pig World, and flappity salmon.


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Alice Fraser

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Cox and Butts and old Bread Rolls (4212)15 Nov 202100:51:14

Nish Kumar and Nato Green join Andy for a special edition of the show, focused on COP, corruption, sharks and, er, butt play.


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Nish Kumar

Nato Green

And produced by Chris Skinner, live from Podicon London 2021

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Vice Signalling (4211)06 Nov 202100:51:34

Andy is with Stewart Lee (debut) and Felicity Ward to look at Cop 26, government sleaze, teenage boys and Squid Game crypto.


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Andy Zaltzman

Felicity Ward

Stewart Lee

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Egyptian Robot Artists (4210)26 Oct 202100:35:46

First time Bugler Alison Spittle and Nish Kumar join host Andy Zaltzman to talk all things from Egyptian robots to randy monarchs.


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Andy Zaltzman

Nish Kumar

Alison Spittle

And produced by Chris Skinner and Ross Ramsey-Golding


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Call the COP26 (4209)20 Oct 202100:48:36

Nato Green and Aditi Mittal join host Andy Zaltzman to emit carbon-laden rebukes to the world leaders heading to the climate catastrophe party COP29. Aditi delivers an impassioned appraisal of Shah Rukh Khan's body of work as his son gets in a spot of bother with the authorities, while Nato provides exclusive top-level Striketober picket line tips for any protesting Buglers in wait.


Come see us live at Leicester Square Odeon, in London, on 13th November.


We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via OUR NEW WEBSITE thebuglepodcast.com have long enjoyed the opportunity to get: mentions on the show (in the form of lies), merchandise and general sense of wellbeing for supporting this fine work of art. As of this week you can also support the show directly via Apple Podcasts. Our new channel ‘Team Bugle’ also includes The Gargle and Tiny Revolutions, shows which currently carry ads - but they will be completely ad free on this channel. So if you love The Bugle, and it’s siblings, then please support The Bugle via our website or Apple Podcasts where you can subscribe today.


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The Bugle is hosted this week by:

Andy Zaltzman

Aditi Mittal

Nato green

And produced by Chris Skinner and Ped Hunter

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Hot Girl Summer Indictment Tour20 May 202400:44:36

Andy, Hari and Tiff on Trump v Biden v Brain Worms. Plus, societal roles of women and diversity, endangered species, the misbehavior of vegetables, and Irish-American relationship.


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This episode was presented and written by:


  • Andy Zaltzman
  • Tiff Stevenson
  • Hari Kondabolu


And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner

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Frazzles and Chipsticks (4208)12 Oct 202100:44:56

Andy is with a returning Tom Ballard and a debuting Neil Delamere to talk shrinkflation, trade deals, birds and sportswashing.


Come see us live at Leicester Square Odeon, in London, on 13th November.


We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via OUR NEW WEBSITE thebuglepodcast.com have long enjoyed the opportunity to get: mentions on the show (in the form of lies), merchandise and general sense of wellbeing for supporting this fine work of art. As of this week you can also support the show directly via Apple Podcasts. Our new channel ‘Team Bugle’ also includes The Gargle and Tiny Revolutions, shows which currently carry ads - but they will be completely ad free on this channel. So if you love The Bugle, and it’s siblings, then please support The Bugle via our website or Apple Podcasts where you can subscribe today.


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Come see us live at Leicester Square Odeon, in London, on 13th November.


We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via OUR NEW WEBSITE thebuglepodcast.com have long enjoyed the opportunity to get: mentions on the show (in the form of lies), merchandise and general sense of wellbeing for supporting this fine work of art. As of this week you can also support the show directly via Apple Podcasts. Our new channel ‘Team Bugle’ also includes The Gargle and Tiny Revolutions, shows which currently carry ads - but they will be completely ad free on this channel. So if you love The Bugle, and it’s siblings, then please support The Bugle via our website or Apple Podcasts where you can subscribe today.


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The Bugle is hosted this week by:

Andy Zaltzman

Neil Delamere

Tom Ballard

And produced by Chris Skinner

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British Pork Is Now Kosher (4207)05 Oct 202100:44:35

With global supply line issues seemingly hitting Britain worse than than other countries, we look at the plight of pigs. Plus, what's an appropriate prize for female chess champion?


Come see us live at Leicester Square Odeon, in London, on 13th November.


We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via OUR NEW WEBSITE thebuglepodcast.com have long enjoyed the opportunity to get: mentions on the show (in the form of lies), merchandise and general sense of wellbeing for supporting this fine work of art. As of this week you can also support the show directly via Apple Podcasts. Our new channel ‘Team Bugle’ also includes The Gargle and Tiny Revolutions, shows which currently carry ads - but they will be completely ad free on this channel. So if you love The Bugle, and it’s siblings, then please support The Bugle via our website or Apple Podcasts where you can subscribe today.


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The Bugle is hosted this week by:


Andy Zaltzman

Alice Fraser

James Nokise

And produced by Chris Skinner

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Ou Est Le Buffoon? (4206)28 Sep 202100:47:59

Boris is at a conference and his chances of a deal with Joe are UNbelievable! Also, trillion dollar coins, British panic and sex, loads of not a lot of sex.


We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via OUR NEW WEBSITE thebuglepodcast.com have long enjoyed the opportunity to get: mentions on the show (in the form of lies), merchandise and general sense of wellbeing for supporting this fine work of art. As of this week you can also support the show directly via Apple Podcasts. Our new channel ‘Team Bugle’ also includes The Gargle and Tiny Revolutions, shows which currently carry ads - but they will be completely ad free on this channel. So if you love The Bugle, and it’s siblings, then please support The Bugle via our website or Apple Podcasts where you can subscribe today.


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The Bugle is hosted this week by:


Andy Zaltzman

Tiff Stevenson

Josh Gondelman

And produced by Chris Skinner

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AUKUS Gets Awkward (4205)20 Sep 202100:41:26

Andy, Alice and Anuvab discuss submarines down under, politics with a punch in the Philippines, and the latest on face masks, remember them? (UK, we're looking at you).


We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via OUR NEW WEBSITE thebuglepodcast.com have long enjoyed the opportunity to get: mentions on the show (in the form of lies), merchandise and general sense of wellbeing for supporting this fine work of art. As of this week you can also support the show directly via Apple Podcasts. Our new channel ‘Team Bugle’ also includes The Gargle and Tiny Revolutions, shows which currently carry ads - but they will be completely ad free on this channel. So if you love The Bugle, and it’s siblings, then please support The Bugle via our website or Apple Podcasts where you can subscribe today.


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The Bugle is hosted this week by:


Andy Zaltzman

Alice Fraser

Anuvab Pal

And produced by Chris Skinner

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Satan takes the moral high ground (4204)10 Sep 202100:41:26

Andy is with Alice Fraser and Chris Addison (and Producer Chris) at the London Wonderground festival to address the biggest, heaviest, er most wooden issue. right now - trees. Plus our take on the Texas attack on women and the west's bailing from Afghanistan.


We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via OUR NEW WEBSITE thebuglepodcast.com have long enjoyed the opportunity to get: mentions on the show (in the form of lies), merchandise and general sense of wellbeing for supporting this fine work of art. As of this week you can also support the show directly via Apple Podcasts. Our new channel ‘Team Bugle’ also includes The Gargle and Tiny Revolutions, shows which currently carry ads - but they will be completely ad free on this channel. So if you love The Bugle, and it’s siblings, then please support The Bugle via our website or Apple Podcasts where you can subscribe today.


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The Bugle is hosted this week by:


Andy Zaltzman

Alice Fraser

Chris Addison

And produced by Chris Skinner

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Partial Recall (4203)31 Aug 202100:40:29

Andy is with Mark Steel and Nato Green to look at the maddening elections in California and deepening political chaos in the UK. Which country has it worse?


We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via thebuglepodcast.com have long enjoyed the opportunity to get: mentions on the show (in the form of lies), merchandise and general sense of wellbeing for supporting this fine work of art. As of this week you can also support the show directly via Apple Podcasts. Our new channel ‘Team Bugle’ also includes The Last Post, The Gargle and Tiny Revolutions, shows which currently carry ads - but they will be completely ad free on this channel. So if you love The Bugle, and it’s siblings, then please support The Bugle via our website or Apple Podcasts where you can subscribe today.


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The Bugle is hosted this week by:


Andy Zaltzman

Nato Green

Mark Steel

And produced by Chris Skinner and Ross Ramsey Golding

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Worst Comeback EVER (4202)21 Aug 202100:44:35

Andy is with Tiff and Alice to explore a minor week in news. Including the collapse of a nation, the hottest month ever and really freaky fake-brain-eyes.


We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via thebuglepodcast.com have long enjoyed the opportunity to get: mentions on the show (in the form of lies), merchandise and general sense of wellbeing for supporting this fine work of art. As of this week you can also support the show directly via Apple Podcasts. Our new channel ‘Team Bugle’ also includes The Last Post, The Gargle and Tiny Revolutions, shows which currently carry ads - but they will be completely ad free on this channel. So if you love The Bugle, and it’s siblings, then please support The Bugle via our website or Apple Podcasts where you can subscribe today.


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The Bugle is hosted this week by:


Andy Zaltzman

Tiff Stevenson

Alice Fraser

And produced by Chris Skinner

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Bonus Bugle - Olympic memories15 Aug 202100:21:52

We're back next week so we relive Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Peonchang 2018


We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via thebuglepodcast.com have long enjoyed the opportunity to get: mentions on the show (in the form of lies), merchandise and general sense of wellbeing for supporting this fine work of art. As of this week you can also support the show directly via Apple Podcasts. Our new channel ‘Team Bugle’ also includes The Last Post, The Gargle and Tiny Revolutions, shows which currently carry ads - but they will be completely ad free on this channel. So if you love The Bugle, and it’s siblings, then please support The Bugle via our website or Apple Podcasts where you can subscribe today.


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The Bugle is hosted this week by:


Andy Zaltzman

John Oliver

Alice Fraser

Anuvab Pal

And produced by Chris Skinner

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Bonus Bugle: Gargling with Nish and Josh30 Jul 202100:16:15

Mabel Skinner introduces The Gargle. Subscribe here


We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via thebuglepodcast.com have long enjoyed the opportunity to get: mentions on the show (in the form of lies), merchandise and general sense of wellbeing for supporting this fine work of art. As of this week you can also support the show directly via Apple Podcasts. Our new channel ‘Team Bugle’ also includes The Last Post, The Gargle and Tiny Revolutions, shows which currently carry ads - but they will be completely ad free on this channel. So if you love The Bugle, and it’s siblings, then please support The Bugle via our website or Apple Podcasts where you can subscribe today.


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The Bugle is hosted this week by:


Andy Zaltzman

Alice Fraser

Nish Kumar

Josh Gondelman

And produced by Mabel Skinner



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Sh*t away Scottie (4201)23 Jul 202100:37:09

Andy, Alice and Sami Shah look at some of the biggest stories over the last week - Toyko Olympics, Billionaire Spacemen, Eric Clapton vaccine warrior, plus, politics and fast-food toilets! 

We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via thebuglepodcast.com have long enjoyed the opportunity to get: mentions on the show (in the form of lies), merchandise and general sense of wellbeing for supporting this fine work of art. As of this week you can also support the show directly via Apple Podcasts. Our new channel ‘Team Bugle’ also includes The Last Post, The Gargle and Tiny Revolutions, shows which currently carry ads - but they will be completely ad free on this channel. So if you love The Bugle, and it’s siblings, then please support The Bugle via our website or Apple Podcasts where you can subscribe today.

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The Bugle is hosted this week by:

Andy Zaltzman

Alice Fraser

Sami Shah

And produced by Chris Skinner & Ross Ramsey-Golding

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Bonus: Frogs, Seagulls and Bees13 May 202400:31:36

What do the UN think about climate change (clue: ouch), plus animal news, lots of animal news.


All previously unheard moments from The Bugle, with Nish Kumar, Alice Fraser, Hari Kondabolu, Ahir Shah, Anuvab Pal and Al Barrie


This episode was presented and written by:


  • Andy Zaltzman
  • Alice Fraser
  • Alastair Barrie
  • Nish Kumar
  • Hari Kondabolu
  • Anuvab Pal
  • Ian Smith
  • Ahir Shah


And producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner

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Flare in the Derrière (4200)17 Jul 202100:47:37

It's a special Bugleversary! 200 shows since relaunch and our focus is on the UK - sporting failures, racism, billionaires in space, and yes, a man who put a lit flare up his bottom.


Thanks for your continued love!


We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via thebuglepodcast.com have long enjoyed the opportunity to get: mentions on the show (in the form of lies), merchandise and general sense of wellbeing for supporting this fine work of art. As of this week you can also support the show directly via Apple Podcasts. Our new channel ‘Team Bugle’ also includes The Last Post, The Gargle and Tiny Revolutions, shows which currently carry ads - but they will be completely ad free on this channel. So if you love The Bugle, and it’s siblings, then please support The Bugle via our website or Apple Podcasts where you can subscribe today.


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The Bugle is hosted this week by:


Andy Zaltzman

Chris Addison

Nish Kumar

And produced by Chris Skinner 

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The hottest Bugle ever! (4199)10 Jul 202100:44:10

Andy, Alice and Anuvab focus on the week's biggest news - fish on meth, Teletubbies getting vaccinated and the terror of climate change. Plus, sport! And when we say sport, we mean football! And when we mean football, we mean Q UNIT's MIGHTY ENGERLAND.


And next week is our 200th show since relaunch!


Listen to The Gargle here: https://pod.link/Gargle


We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via thebuglepodcast.com have long enjoyed the opportunity to get: mentions on the show (in the form of lies), merchandise and general sense of wellbeing for supporting this fine work of art. As of this week you can also support the show directly via Apple Podcasts. Our new channel ‘Team Bugle’ also includes The Last Post, The Gargle and Tiny Revolutions, shows which currently carry ads - but they will be completely ad free on this channel. So if you love The Bugle, and it’s siblings, then please support The Bugle via our website or Apple Podcasts where you can subscribe today.


Buy a loved one Bugle Merch - COLD AND WET WEAVER T SHIRTS ON SALE NOW).


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The Bugle is hosted this week by:


Andy Zaltzman

Anuvab Pal

Alice Fraser

And produced by Chris Skinner 

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BONUS: 2020 was Really Bad03 Jul 202100:27:23

Andy (finally) introduces parts of our 2020 special show, and we revisit a classic visit to Central America with John Oliver.


We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via thebuglepodcast.com have long enjoyed the opportunity to get: mentions on the show (in the form of lies), merchandise and general sense of wellbeing for supporting this fine work of art. As of this week you can also support the show directly via Apple Podcasts. Our new channel ‘Team Bugle’ also includes The Last Post, The Gargle and Tiny Revolutions, shows which currently carry ads - but they will be completely ad free on this channel. So if you love The Bugle, and it’s siblings, then please support The Bugle via our website or Apple Podcasts where you can subscribe today.


Buy a loved one Bugle Merch - COLD AND WET WEAVER T SHIRTS ON SALE NOW).


The Last Post, keeps appearing here. Follow us on YouTube or Insta and see parts of this episode with actual video.


The Bugle is hosted this week by:


Andy Zaltzman

John Oliver

Nish Kumar

Alice Fraser

Nato Green

And produced by Chris Skinner 

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

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