Synopsis
John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman, the transatlantic region’s leading bi-continental satirical double-act, leave no hot potato unbuttered in their worldwide-hit weekly topical comedy show.
Episodes
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Trump Can Now Legally Eat Puppies
03/07/2024 Duration: 45minAndy 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.comWritten and presented by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Puns: Primed, Administered
28/06/2024 Duration: 10minAndy 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.comWritten and presented by:Andy ZaltzmanThe Victims were:Nish KumarTiff StevensonAnuvab PalThe Bloomsbury Theatre audienceAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Springtime for Rishi
26/06/2024 Duration: 52minCould 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:Andy ZaltzmanTiff StevensonAnuvab PalNish KumarAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.Cover art by @TradePhotographer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We Shall Flounder On The Beaches
18/06/2024 Duration: 45minThe 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:Andy ZaltzmanRia LinaNeil DelamereAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Bugle's 600th episode special!
10/06/2024 Duration: 49minAnother 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:Andy ZaltzmanNish KumarAlice FraserNato GreenChris SkinnerAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Thanks to the team at Leicester Square theatre and Go Faster Stripes. Plus Ed Datsun took great photos, including the episode art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trump: Guilty Of Being Himself
02/06/2024 Duration: 45minTrump 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.comThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAnuvab PalJosh GondelmanAnd producer by Chris Skinner, Scarlett O'Malley and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Reverse Raymond Briggs
26/05/2024 Duration: 44minThe 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:Andy ZaltzmanTom BallardJosie LongAnd producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hot Girl Summer Indictment Tour
20/05/2024 Duration: 44minAndy, 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/liveSend 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 ZaltzmanTiff StevensonHari KondaboluAnd producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bonus: Frogs, Seagulls and Bees
13/05/2024 Duration: 31minWhat 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 BarrieThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserAlastair BarrieNish KumarHari KondaboluAnuvab PalIan SmithAhir ShahAnd producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sunak Without A Trace
05/05/2024 Duration: 40minAmerica'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.
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News from Space: It's Boring
27/04/2024 Duration: 47minAre 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.
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Trump on Trial!
21/04/2024 Duration: 47minTrump 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.
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Razing Arizona
14/04/2024 Duration: 49minArizona 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.
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Up Sh*t Creek, aka The Thames
08/04/2024 Duration: 38minHow 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.
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Literally Anybody Else
31/03/2024 Duration: 41minWho 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.
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Why are soccer kits so woke?
26/03/2024 Duration: 46minTo 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.
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Democracy swings (and misses) into action
19/03/2024 Duration: 41minIt'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.
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A Barbiturate Girl In a Barbaric World
12/03/2024 Duration: 40minSuper 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.
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A World of Pure AImagination
05/03/2024 Duration: 47minAI 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.
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Fighting Ceasefire With Ceasefire
27/02/2024 Duration: 46minWhat a glorious week - politicians fighting like children over how to achieve peace, a Russian whodunnit (we all know), Trump put the sneak into sneaker. And some astronaut bullshit, they really are full of it. Plus, let's get sad about an owl.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 GondelmanAnd produced by Laura Turner and Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.