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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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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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Episodes
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Shroedinger’s President: 12 minutes in a McDonald's Drive-Thru?

7/25/2024
Joe Biden steps aside and Kamala Harris steps up. Celebrities line up to give Harris their approval, while an interesting vote of confidence for Donald Trump from his running mate comes to light. CloudStrike reveals how fragile every element of your life is, but humanity can fight back against tech via the medium of fishcakes. Stressed? Thank your favourite deity that the Olympics are here to distract us. The Bugle will return after a summer recess. Written and presented by: And produced by Rich Jarman, Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:37:52

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Benjamin Big Red Button

7/16/2024
Andy, Tom Ballard and Chris Addison debate if an assassination attempt on Donald Trump has killed Joe Biden’s chances in the presidential race. What could Gareth Southgate have learnt from Sir Francis Drake? And, will Buglers help set a new record? (Please don’t.) This all happens because you, the global public, fund it, support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.com Written and presented by: And produced by Rich Jarman, Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:49:05

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Britain Votes For Basic Competence

7/5/2024
The UK has danced with democracy - here's Andy and Mark Steel with their take on a momentous day. This all happens because you, the global public, fund it, support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.com Written and presented by: And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:55

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Trump Can Now Legally Eat Puppies

7/3/2024
Andy and Alice fly through the latest election action in the UK, USA and France. Plus, Elon Musk is up to stuff. And we analyse Beyonce's name. Expect a 2nd episode this week... with election news! This all happens because you, the global public, fund it, support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.com Written and presented by: And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:45:34

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Puns: Primed, Administered

6/28/2024
Andy delivered a manifesto of puns to an astonished audience in the record of Bugle 4308, here it is! This all happens because you, the global public, fund it, support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.com Written and presented by: The Victims were: And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:10:08

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Springtime for Rishi

6/26/2024
Could it get any worse for the Tories, or is Rishi Sunak basing his election campaign on The Producers? Andy is with Nish Kumar, Tiff Stevenson and Anuvab Pal for an election special. Expect a 2nd episode this week... with puns! This all happens because you, the global public, fund it, support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.com/ Written and presented by: And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Cover art by @TradePhotographer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:52:58

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We Shall Flounder On The Beaches

6/18/2024
The UK election rumbles on, an old Irish man was not as he seemed, some (but only some) countries want peace in Ukraine, and sports news: hot dog eating. This all happens because you, the global public, fund it, support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.com/ Written and presented by: And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:45:56

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The Bugle's 600th episode special!

6/10/2024
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. This all happens because you fund it, support us here: http://thebuglepodcast.com/ Written and presented by: 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:49:38

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Trump: Guilty Of Being Himself

6/1/2024
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. PAID SUBSCRIBERS - get all this and an exclusive extra story in your podfeed now! To become a premium Bugler and get loads of great stuff, go here: http://thebuglepodcast.com This episode was presented and written by: And producer by Chris Skinner, Scarlett O'Malley and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:45:20

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The Reverse Raymond Briggs

5/26/2024
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. Become a Bugle subscriber to keep us alive and receive exclusive content, including our subscriber only show 'Ask Andy'. This episode was presented and written by: And producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:44:26

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Hot Girl Summer Indictment Tour

5/19/2024
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. You can now watch our sold out live show on 8th June, wherever you are in the world: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live 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: And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:44:36

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Bonus: Frogs, Seagulls and Bees

5/13/2024
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: And producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:31:36

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Sunak Without A Trace

5/5/2024
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: And producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:40:18

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News from Space: It's Boring

4/27/2024
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: And producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:18

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Trump on Trial!

4/21/2024
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: And producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:34

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Razing Arizona

4/14/2024
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: And producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:49:20

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Up Sh*t Creek, aka The Thames

4/8/2024
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: And producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:38:27

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Literally Anybody Else

3/31/2024
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: And producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:41:28

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Why are soccer kits so woke?

3/26/2024
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: And producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:46:46

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Democracy swings (and misses) into action

3/19/2024
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: And produced by Laura Turner and Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:41:43