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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The Crowd Heckled 'Sexy!'
18/09/2023 Duration: 44minHumans in space, Bees on earth and Kim in Russia. Telling jokes about these things: Andy Zaltzman (now officially sexy), Chris Addison and Alice Fraser.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 FraserChris AddisonAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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G20: Homeopathic Diplomacy
12/09/2023 Duration: 47minWhat's the point in the G20? Why is 'Bharat' controversial? Why did Brit's care about the latest convict escape? And who needs brittle concrete? Andy answers all these questions (and more) with Tom Ballard and Nish Kumar.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 ZaltzmanNish KumarTom BallardAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why The F*** Not
05/09/2023 Duration: 42minWe're back, with a visit to the G20 summit, and ponder India's role in the world. Including: Why would India fly a rocket to the sun? Also, the writers strike is happening, and what is a lion doing on the loose in Karachi?PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserAnuvab PalAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Orcas, AI, Idiots: A summer feast
17/08/2023 Duration: 39minAndy is recovering from the cricket so here are some brand new sections we held back, just in case, featuring Chris Addison, Hari Kondabolu, Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal. AI, mad science and Orcas all make the cut.Listen to the latest Bugle Ashes Zaltzcast and buy our new book: https://thebuglepodcast.comThe Bugle was presented and written by...Andy ZaltzmanHari KondaboluChris AddisonAlice FraserAnuvab PalAnd produced by...Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It's Seriously F**king Hot
18/07/2023 Duration: 48minIt's the last episode of The Bugle before the summer hiatus and it is getting hot in here as the world melts in searing heat. Will there be a world left by the time we plan to return?Away from climate collapse, the EU are dishing out hazardous chemicals, India are escaping the planet by sending a rocket to the moon, and Novak Djokovic is still bouncing his tennis ball.Listen to the latest Bugle Ashes Zaltzcast and buy our new book: https://thebuglepodcast.comThe Bugle was presented and written by...Andy ZaltzmanNish KumarChris AddisonAnd produced by...Chris Skinner and Ped Hunter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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NATO commits to committing to Ukraine, one day
13/07/2023 Duration: 50minNato, sort of, commits to Ukraine, it's Zuck v Musk and major India news as high speed trains take on goats. Plus, a reading from D'Ancey LaGuarde!Listen to the latest Bugle Ashes Zaltzcast and buy our new book: http://thebuglepodcast.comThe Bugle was presented and written by...Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserAnuvab PalD'Ancey LaGuardeAnd produced by...Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Earth Spins Off Own Axis In Attempt To Escape From Itself
03/07/2023 Duration: 44minWhy is the world literally breaking off it's own axis? What next for Jair Bolsonaro? What's up the US Supreme Court (other than the obvious)? And Why is Australia burying both its heads, and waste, in the sand?Listen to the latest Bugle Ashes Zaltzcast and buy our new book: http://thebuglepodcast.comThe Bugle was presented and written by...Andy ZaltzmanTom BallardJosh GondelmanAnd produced by...Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Hot Dog Mercenary
27/06/2023 Duration: 46minOur take on Russia's short-lived civil war, serious enough for Putin to keep his shirt on. Plus, it's Musk v. Zuckerberg, Modi v. human rights and, er, a Russian man on a building site v. Australia. Some important notices:Buy our D'Ancey LaGuarde book, now on pre-order: https://unbound.com/books/the-dancey-laguarde-reader/Support Producer Chris's ride for Sea Watch, protecting displaced people crossing the Med: https://sea-watch.org/en/donate/fundraise/?cfd=hk07zListen to our Ashes special series: https://pod.link/UrncastToday's Buglers:Andy ZaltzmanNato GreenNeil DelamereAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Horndog Special
14/06/2023 Duration: 51minThe original Horndog finally checks out, Andy, Alice and Anuvab note his *incredible* life. Also, slightly younger imitations Boris Johnson and Donald Trump are up to no good. What a tribute.Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserAnuvab PalProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Bugle Welcomes Our Alien Overlords
06/06/2023 Duration: 46minIt's official - the aliens have landed! Do we care? Will they take us to our leaders? Also, what was Button Moon? Plus, a bad week for God and his 'filthy books'. Also, Biden gets closer to the floor than was ideal, the lengths people will go to for their phones, and the latest entries to the Wall of Fame.Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanAnuvab PalTiff StevensonProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Future Of Humanity Update
31/05/2023 Duration: 47minBillionaire vampires, DNA hacking, vaping; all indicators of the state of humankind. Andy is with Hari Kondabolu and Chris AddisonWhy not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanChris AddisonHari KondaboluProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Assad Day For World Peace
23/05/2023 Duration: 45minBashar Al Assad is back, LMFAO. Also, G7, Suella Braverman, sinking New York and kissing. Andy is with Josie Long and Nish KumarWhy not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanJosie LongNish KumarProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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World News Update
16/05/2023 Duration: 45minA quick tour through the US (Trump, urghh), Moscow (nice tank, dude), Pakistan (spin your way out of this) Australia (is it on fire or flooding) and, thankfully, space, where you can finally get a half decent meal. Andy is with Alice Fraser and Neil DelamereWhy not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanAlice Fraser Neil DelamereProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Anachronistic Cosplay Fetishism
10/05/2023 Duration: 44minWhat happened at the Coronation of Chuck III? The Bugle reveals all. Plus, giant penis drawing and dead whale on beach. All perfectly regular things. Andy is with Ria Lina and Ian Smith.Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanRia LinaIan SmithProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Recorded in the shed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Know Your Place, Serfs
02/05/2023 Duration: 45minIt's a Coronation Special! Andy is with Mark Steel and Tom Ballard to find out what really happens when an old man is enmonarched.Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanMark SteelTom BallardProduced by Chris Skinner, Ped Hunter and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Collection Of Perfectly Normal Stories From Across America
22/04/2023 Duration: 45minA trip across America, where every state seems to be having some, er, issues. Also, Dominic Raab is a bully, and the pope gives King Charles a weird, and fake, gift.We only survive thanks to listener donations. Please support us monthly or one off to keep this fine show running: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate - new premium merch being ordered at the end of April so make sure you're on board!Why not check out Tiff's show Catharsis: https://pod.link/Tiny.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanNato GreenTiff StevensonProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kashmir, Cash and Cajones
15/04/2023 Duration: 44minIndia descends into 'Etsy Fascism', fake money takes real power and ball sacks; how do you make them beautiful? Andy is with Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal.We only survive thanks to listener donations. Please support us monthly or one off to keep this fine show running: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate - new premium merch being ordered at the end of April so make sure you're on board!Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserAnuvab PalProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bugle Special: Terrible Brits and the original F*ckeulogy
08/04/2023 Duration: 41minAndy, Nish and Felicity look at Brits in Amsterdam, and the environment (spoiler, it's bad). Plus we revisit the original f*ckeulogy, Alice introduces us to modern cockroach mating and Tiff Stevenson meets Mark Thomas.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanNish KumarFelicity WardJohn OliverAlice FraserJosh Gondelman Gabe MollicaTiff StevensonMark ThomasWhy not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Produced by Chris Skinner, Ped Hunter and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Penitentiary President
01/04/2023 Duration: 39minAndy is with Nish and Felicity to check in on Trump's legal troubles, AI (no joking) and how Grindr saved a cat.We only survive thanks to listener donations. Please support us monthly or one off to keep this fine show running: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate - new premium merch being ordered at the end of April so make sure you're on board!Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanFelicity WardNish KumarProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Boris Johnson's Testimony Proves There Is No God
25/03/2023 Duration: 44minAndy is with Josh and Tiff to look at the global happiness index, Donald Trump's increasingly desperate attempts to make noise, Boris Johnson's grilling, and the right to be rude.Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.Featuring:Andy ZaltzmanJosh GondelmanTiff StevensonProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.