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The Bugle

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Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 716

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.

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World Leaders Forced to meet Trump

Season 6 · Episode 4392

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Duration 46:26

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

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Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon.

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Australia joins Europe?

Season 6 · Episode 4391

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 57:22

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

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📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube

Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon.

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Humanity is Doomed

Season 6 · Episode 4390

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 • Duration 00:00

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:

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📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube

Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon.

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Game Over for White House

Season 6 · Episode 4389

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • Duration 49:31

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:

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📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube

Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon.

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Fish Cakes with a Hint of Lead

Season 6 · Episode 4388

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • Duration 45:28

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:

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📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube

Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon.

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The Bugle UNCUT

Season 6

Thursday, August 20, 2026 • Duration 20:57

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:

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Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon.

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An Ask Andy Special

Season 6

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • Duration 30:44

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

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An AI Odyssey

Season 6 · Episode 4387

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 • Duration 54:00

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

7th PM in a decade!

Season 6 · Episode 4386

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 • Duration 49:23

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.

Hosted on Acast. See for more information.

Trump's at it Again & Secret Wedding of the Century!

Season 6 · Episode 4385

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • Duration 55:20

On issue 4385 of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Nish Kumar and Josh Gondelman, as the trio catch on this week's news as the USA celebrated their 250th birthday, we also delve into the ongoing chaos in Iran. The three imagine what the most secretive wedding of the year was like after Taylor Swift tied the knot with Travis Kelce. PLUS UK news, we catch up on the Farage facade following his resignation and subsequent bi-election and the World Cup ahead of England's semi-final clash! All this in issue 4385 of The Bugle.

🇺🇸: A look back into USA 250th Birthday celebrations

🇬🇧 Farage Facade: The Bugle catch up on chaos of Nigel Farage and his Reform party

🏆 World Cup update: Andy, Nish and Josh discuss the upcoming semifinal as England take on old foe Argentina

Donate to Emilia: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-safe-accessible-home-for-emilia

Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/

Nish Kumar's Links: https://www.nishkumar.co.uk/

Josh Gondelman's Links: https://www.joshgondelman.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.

Hosted on Acast. See for more information.