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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

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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

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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 atthebuglepodcast.com if you liked this why not check out The Bugle's sister podcasts The Gargle and Realms Unknown.

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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! 

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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

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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

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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

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To celebrate and commemorate the USA 250th birthday producer Harry has gone back through the archives to find some classic Bugle USA clips from the Pig War and Obama's election, to US Espionage and the Fuckeulogy of Osama Bin Laden PLUS a special presidential pun-run from Andy!

There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating atthebuglepodcast.com 

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Welcome back to The Bugle, and issue number 4384a, The Bugle World Cup special, where producer Harry has been riffling through the archives to find some of the best clips from the previous World Cup's reported on the Bugle. From the 2018 World Cup democratic rankings, Mark van Bommel’s diaries, Puns from the ‘66 WC wining England squad, and we have access to some rare Bugle commentary from the Maradona's goal in '86, the 1950s WC clash between England & USA clash and the 1954 World Cup final!

Thank you for listening, we’ll be back next week…There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating atthebuglepodcast.com  

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On issue 4384 of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Neil Delamere, as the trio jump into this week's news, as UK PM Kier Starmer announces his resignation, is Andy Burnham the future Prime Minister of the UK, AI publishing controversy, and Europe hit by record-breaking heatwave, and tips to keeping cool for it!

🇬🇧 Starmer Resigns: The Bugle catch up on the breaking news of PM Kier Starmer's resignation

🔥 Heatwave: The trio delve into the recent heatwave surging across Europe

🇪🇺 10 year anniversary of Brexit: Andy, Alice and Neil discuss 10 years on from Brexit!

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On this week's issue of the Bugle, Andy is joined in person by Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard, as the three jump into this week's news, from the 47th President's birthday celebrations, to Elon Musk's record breaking wealth. Plus UK news as Andy Burnham sets up for a leadership coup and Ugly shark news as scientists discovery a new 'odd' looking species. All this and more in issue 4383 of The Bugle!

🎂 Trump's Birthday: The Bugle catch up on the 80th birthday of US President Donald Trump

📱 World's 1st Trillionaire: The trio delve into Elon Musk's record breaking wealth following the launch of Space X

🦈 Ugly Shark News: Andy, Nish and Tom discuss the latest scientific discovery of the world's ugliest shark!

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On this week's issue of the Bugle, Andy is joined by Sara Barron and the long awaited return of Chris Addison, as the three jump straight into the week's news discussing the 47th president of the United States, late night rage call to Netanyahu, the possible impending ban on social media, the US banning entry to Somalian official Omar Artan and news on the latest Bond and are producers bias? All this in issue 4382 of The Bugle!

🇺🇸 Trump's angry call: The Bugle catch up on the recent news of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu late night call

📱 Social Media Ban: UK governments new efforts to get kids off their phones

🌍 World Cup Chaos: Andy, Sara and Chris report on the story of Somalian referee Omar Artan denied entry into the US

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Andy is with Mark Steel and Ria Lina to ask the big questions...

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Andy is with Felicity Ward and Anuvab Pal to ask the big questions...

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On this week's issue of the Bugle, Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman, as the three jump back into the news after a week off, as they discuss the UK's PM Kier Starmer grasping onto power, Trump's recent visit to China, and UK Navy wardrobe conundrum. All this plus more in issue 4379 of The Bugle!

🇬🇧 UK PM in trouble: The Bugle catch up on the recent news of Kier Starmer struggling to keep hold of power

🇺🇸 Trump and Xi catch up: The trio discuss the talks between US and China

🏠 Farage spends big: Andy, Alice and Josh report on the story of Reform Leader Nigel Farage buying a £1.5m house from a £5m Thai crypto-investor's donation

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It's episode 4379A Buglers! This week producer Harry has rounded up a few clips of satirical ramble that we didn’t quite have space for the first time round. But don't worry we’ll be back next week with Josh Gondelman and Alice Fraser. If you like The Bugle ad-free and uninterrupted. Then why not join The Bugle’s voluntary subscription, with your support Andy and his cohort of co-hosts can continue to blast there trademark mix of satirical insight and shameless drivel all over the planet.

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On this week's issue of the Bugle, Andy is joined by Josie Long and sister Helen Zaltzman as the three dive into the week's news from The official Bugle review of King Charles' visit to the United States. Plus the latest ahead of the upcoming UK local elections, Canada Horse News and a Crucible streaker!

🇬🇧 The King's visit to USA: The official Bugle review as King Charles lands in the US

🇬🇧 UK Local Elections: The trio discuss the upcoming local elections

🎱 Crucible Streaker: Andy, Josie and Helen report on the disruptions of the Snooker Championships from crowd heckles to an OnlyFan model streaking!

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On this week's issue of the Bugle. Andy is joined by dream team Alice Fraser and Nish Kumar as the trio jump into this week's news as the King visits America, Trump's new ballroom and the latest news from the White House correspondents dinner. Plus Andy opens up The Bugle's Gambling and Sports sections. It's issue 4377 of The Bugle!

🇬🇧 The King meets Trump: King Charles lands in the US to meet with Donald Trump as fractious relations between countries continues.

🇺🇸 Correspondents Dinner Horror: The trio discuss the aftermath following shots fired at the White House Correspondents Dinner.

💰 Real Life Gambling: Andy, Alice and Nish report the news that people are gambling on real life events!

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It's issue 4376! This week Andy is joined by Tiff Stevenson and Neil Delamere as the three jump into this week's news! Starting off with the ramifications of the war in Iran, the trio also discuss the state of US Navy's dining in the wake of reported food shortages, the planet burning up and the UK's Mandelson problem rumbles on!

🇺🇸 US Navy's short supply: The trio discuss the US Navy's food shortage and some ingenious ways of solving it!

🔥 The world's on fire!: The three jump into the latest news out of Japan, as the country prepare to hit a 40c summer.

🇬🇧 UK's Mandelson problem: Andy, Tiff and Neil report the latest on Starmer and his government as they continue to navigate the debacle.

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This week Andy is joined by Sara Barron and Anuvab Pal as the trio delves into the week's news in denial! From Hungary's historic election, to Sadiq Khan's claim of misinformation spreading across London. Oh and the leader of the free world posted an image of himself depicted as Jesus. All that and more on issue 4375 of The Bugle!

🇺🇸 AI Trump: The trio discuss the US president's latest AI imagery, this time with him depicted awfully similar to one Jesus Christ.

🇭🇺 Orban Out: The three jump into the latest news of Hungary's historic election and the end of 16 year reign.

🇬🇧 London's Misinformation: Andy, Sara and Anuvab chat about London's Mayor Sadiq Khan fears of misinformation spreading about the safety of the city!

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Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Nato Green as the they discuss Trump's latest damning tweets, and question if the world is on the brink of nuclear armageddon, they trio also chat about the US/Iran meme wars, the latest on the Artemis II mission to he moon, and Meta finally being held accountable! It's issue number 4374!

🇺🇸 Tweeting Trump: The trio discuss the US president's tweets ahead of a testing 24 hours between USA and Iran!

📱 The Meme Wars: The three delve into the unimaginable war of the memes between Iran and the USA

🌑 The Dark side of the Moon: Andy, Alice and Nato chat about the recent Artemis II mission, as humankind beat their own PB.

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Bonus episode time Buglers! While Andy, take a well deserved rest from bringing you the latest slurry of frankly idiotic news. Producer Harry has rounded up a few clips from the start of 2026, that didn’t make it in the first time round, we’ve also got a clip from our voluntary subscription only show Ask Andy and a Top Story from The Bugle’s, Science and Tech pull out The Gargle, so sit back, get comfortable and enjoy. It's Bugle episode 4373A!

We’ll be back next week with Nato Green and Alice Fraser. If you like The Bugle ad-free and uninterrupted. Then why not join The Bugle’s voluntary subscription, with your support Andy and his cohort of co-hosts can continue to blast there trademark mix of satirical insight and shameless drivel all over the planet.

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On issue number 4373 of the Bugle, Andy is joined by Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard, as the they update on the Iran war, discuss Trump's joke writing skills, and delve into the latest controversy with the UK's Trump wannabe Nigel Farage!

🇮🇷 Iran War Update:Andy, Nish and Tom give an update on the latest on the Iran conflict.

🇺🇸 Trump's War Gag:The trio discuss the US president's Pearl Harbour joke to the Japanese Prime Minister.

📱 Nigel Farage on Cameo: Andy, Nish and Tom discuss the latest news surrounding Nigel Farage and his antics on paid celebrity video sharing app Cameo!

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On this week's Bugle, Andy is joined by Hari Kondabolu and sister Helen Zaltzman, as the three take a look at the latest news from around the globe. From a Canadian politician's resignation following the discovery he owned a signed copy of Mein Kampf, to the USA's plans to launch a new mission to return to the moon, and we catch up on the latest from the 2026 Academy Awards. It's issue 4372!

📚 Niagara Regional Chair's Book collection:Andy, Hari and Helen uncover the controversy surrounding Niagara Regional Chair, Bob Gale and his interesting library.

🚀 USA's Final Frontier (Again):The trio discuss the US plans to return to the moon!

🏆 The Oscars: Andy, Hari and Helen discuss the latest from the 2026 Academy Awards.

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Helen Zaltzman's Links:theallusionist.org & answermethispodcast.com

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On this issue 4371 of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Tiff Stevenson as they breakdown another turbulent week's news from across the globe, with the aftermath of the attacks across the Middle East, and the appointment of the new supreme leader of Iran. The trio also discuss Timothée Chalamet recent controversy, and the growing concern that the human race are too easily influenced!

🇮🇷 Iran Update:Andy, Alice and Tiff unpack another turbulent week in the Middle East

🩰 Timothée Chalamet put's his foot in it:The trio discuss the Marty Supreme actor following his controversial comments on Opera and Ballet!

📱 Influencers going too far: Andy, Alice and Tiff try to get their heads around the latest influencer hack and has influencing gone too far...

Andy's Links:andyzaltzman.co.uk

Tiff Stevenson's Links:https://www.instagram.com/tiffstevensoncomic/?hl=en

Alice Fraser's Links:https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser + The Gargle is BACK go Watch/Listen now on the Bugle Network!

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On this week of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Ria Lina and Anuvab Pal as they unpack the turbulent week just gone, with attacks across the Middle East and the death of the Ayatollah, the supreme leader of Iran. The trio discuss Trump's next moves as well as it's clear to see he hasn't taken the Nobel Peace snub very well! And there's news from India that Kerala will now on go by a new name, but don't worry it's not too hard to remember. That's Bugle issue number 4370!

🇮🇷 Iran:Andy, Ria and Anuvab unpack the turbulent week, with attacks across the Middle East

🇺🇸 Trump: The trio discuss Trump's reaction and next moves, as he remains bitter over his Nobel Peace snub

🇮🇳 Kerala Name Change:Kerala, the most popular tourist spot in the country changes it's name

Andy's Links:andyzaltzman.co.uk

Ria Lina's Links: https://www.instagram.com/rialina_/

Anuvab Pal's Links:https://anuvabpal.com/

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On this week of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Nato Green and sister Helen Zaltzman, as they jump into this week's news, from the Munich Security Conference, the Cuban Cigar Crisis, and RFK's toilet seat revelations. In other news the three touch on the further controversy of the Winter Olympics and the end of a 2 decade long pair of tights...sad times!

🇩🇪 Munich Security Conference:Andy, Nato and Helen, get to grips with the recent Munich Security Conference!

🇺🇸 RFK:Andy, Nato and Helen, get there heads around the latest revelation from RFK and his cocaine sniffing habits.

🧦 End of an Era:Finally, the group reflect on an End of an Era, as a women's tights that have lasted over 2 decades finally perish. The perfect metaphor for the world right now?

Andy's Links:andyzaltzman.co.uk

Nato Green's Links: https://www.instagram.com/mrnatogreen/?hl=en

Helen Zaltzman's Links:https://answermethispodcast.com/author/helenzaltzman/

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On this week of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Neil Delamere and Alice Fraser, as they delve into the week's news, from the latest on Peter Mandelson, to the growing pressure on the PM, Kier Starmer. Elsewhere in the world, the trio touch on the controversy shrouding the winter Olympics and Donald Trump's social media antics!

🇬🇧 Mandelson and Starmer:Andy, Neil and Alice, get to grips with the latest Mandelson headline, and weather time might be up for the PM.

⛷️ Controversy at the Winter Olympics :Andy, Neil and Alice, get to grips with the latest controversy surrounding the winter olympics, as some athletes result to penis enlargement to give themselves the edge on their competition.

📱 Trump's Social Media:Finally, the trio break down the latest 'racist' thing to come out the White House, this time a meme shared by the president himself!

Andy's Links:andyzaltzman.co.uk

Neil Delamere's Links: https://www.neildelamere.com/

Alice Fraser's Links:https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser

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On this week of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Anuvab Pal and Sara Barron, as they navigate through the week's biggest and strangest stories, from Melania Trump's movie release, the new Springsteen number, Starmer's trip to China and a potentially habitable new planet has been discovered 146 light-years away – but it may be -70C

🎥Melania Hits the Big Screen:Andy, Anuvab and Sara, get to grips with the latest blockbuster out of the US,as the first lady's new $75 million Amazon film launches to empty seats and faint praise in NYC

🇨🇳Starmer's China Visit:The three talk on Starmer's much anticipated visit to China, as he discussed Trump, Healthcare, Visas, and Whisky. Oh and his new love of TikTok!

🪐 Potentially Habitable New Planet:Finally, there is excitement, as scientists say that they've found an Earth-size planet, that has a ‘50% chance of residing in the habitable zone’ of its sun-like star.

Andy's Links:andyzaltzman.co.uk

Anuvab's Links: https://open.spotify.com/show/39RAdH5dAK01SEbPhz7GIu

Sara's Links:https://www.instagram.com/sarabarron1000000/?hl=en

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In this week’s Bugle Andy is joined by Tiff Stevenson and Josh Gondelman, as they discuss the week's biggest stories, from NASA debunking gravity conspiracies, Netflix's new daring documentary with free climber Alex Honnold, more on the unfolding events from the US and the new portrait of Scottish poet Robert Burns.

🍏 Gravity Conspiracy:Andy, Tiff and Josh, get their heads around the latest conspiracy theory, that gravity is to end for 7 seconds.They also throw in some of their own for good measure.

🧗 Netflix Daring Doc: Netflix's newly released doc, follows solo climber, Alex Honnoldas he attempts to climb the 101 story Taiwan Skyscraperwith no equipment!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Robert Burns' New Angle: The gang break down the discovery of a new portrait ofRobert Burns, fittingly the morning after Burns Night.

Andy's Tour Dates:andyzaltzman.co.uk

Tiff's upcoming gigs: Paris 4th Feb https://anythingmatters.com/index1.html & tiffstevenson.co.uk

Josh:www.thatsmarvelousnewsletter.com

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This week on The Bugle, Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal, as they discuss Trump's Greenland spending spree, London's crime rate lowering, and a women busted for drugs, found in a bag labelled "Does Not Contain Drugs"

🇺🇸 Trump on Greeland:Andy, Alice and Anuvab breakdown Trump's old fashioned approach to trying to buy other people's land

💂 London's Crime on the Down:London's crime rate falling to it's lowest in a decade, but at what cost?

🇬🇧 Reform's Big New Signing:The three also break down Robert Jenrick's controversial move from the Tory Party to Nigel Farage's Reform.

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This week’s Bugle is a US Special, hard not to be at the moment. Kick starting 2026, Andy Zaltzman joined by Nish Kumar, and Nato Green try to navigate their way through what might be the worst start to a year since, well since 2025.

🇺🇸 USA's Capture of Maduro: Andy, Nish and Nato, get their teeth into the breaking news of the US's capture of the Venezuelan president.

🇺🇸 Even More Trump News: Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to do… even moreof whatever it is he’s doing now. As we delve into his plans and reasons for taking Greenland.

🇺🇸 The Tragedy in Minnesota:Finally, we touch upon the tragic events that unravelled in Minnesota, and try to, like the rest of the world, make sense of it all.

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What a year it was. Here's the 2nd part of our 2025 review, which feels like a million years ago in this current news cycle.

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What a year it has been Buglers. To truly make sense of this last 12 months we're taking a month by month look at what just happened. January to June went a bit like this.

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Recorded live in Melbourne, this week’s Bugle is a full-throttle Rage Bait Special, with Andy Zaltzman joined by Lloyd Langford, Sami Shah, and Alice Fraser to chew through the year’s biggest stories with fury, confusion, and jokes of questionable legality.

🇦🇺 Australia: We confront the latest tragedies in Australia, and try (with limited success) to process them through satire, empathy, and yelling into the void.

🇺🇸 Trump News: Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to do… whatever it is he’s doing now. We attempt to identify it, label it, and possibly quarantine it.

📁 Epstein: We dig a little deeper into what we do and don’t know — and why this story refuses to go away.

📆 And we rummage through some of the other best (and worst) stories of 2025, because there’s always more. Always. Angry, funny, cathartic — this is The Bugle doing what it does best, in front of a live Australian audience.

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Recorded live in Brisbane, Australia, this week’s Bugle sees Andy Zaltzman joined on stage by Nish Kumar and Alice Fraser for a high-energy international tour of scandal, chaos, and cinematic derangement.

🇦🇺 Australia News: The country is rocked by the unthinkable — a Wiggles drug scandal. Plus, an Australian PM finally does something.

🇬🇧 UK Politics: Back in Britain, there’s fresh chaos and alleged racism in Westminster. Standards continue their long retreat into the sea (just off the coast of Clacton).

🇺🇸 Trump News: And in America, Donald Trump appears to be greenlighting movies. Yes, really. With Rush Hour 4apparently on the table, Hollywood has reached a new constitutional crisis.

It's a Bugle live classic!

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Here's what happened when Alice Fraser and Nish Kumar finally teamed up with John Oliver!

Plus: COP 30, the World Cup, and other unheard stories

Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Josh Gondelman and Anuvab Pal for an episode bursting with chaos, tangents, and stories so random they feel algorithmically generated.

As Andy prepares to fly to Australia for The Ashes, the big question is: is he even slightly focused? The evidence suggests no.

🎯 TOP STORY – RANDOM NEWS ROUND-UP:

🏆 Cheating Pub Quiz News — Move over Louvre heist! The latest great intellectual crime spree takes place in a British pub, and it involves phones, trivia, and moral collapse.🪙 American Coin News — The US Mint has been busy. Or weird. Or both. We examine America’s ongoing attempt to turn currency into a stand-up routine.🤖 Russian Robot News — Russia unveils a robot. Or a “robot.” Or a man in a tinfoil box. The details are, frankly, inconclusive.🇺🇸 Trump News — Because of course there is.

A dizzying tour of the world’s oddest headlines — just another day at The Bugle.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Helen Zaltzman and Josie Long for an episode awash with political upheaval, mild optimism, and existential dread.

🌊 The Blue Wave: Across the US, progressives are making surprising gains — including Zohran Mamdani’s win in NYC. But how long before the wave meets the usual breakwater of bureaucracy?

🎙️ Trump vs the BBC: In a glorious meltdown that will echo through press rooms for decades, Donald Trump loses it live on air. Andy brings us a world-exclusive “interview” with The Don himself — because if you can’t get him in person, you can always get him in parody.

🔥 The End of the World (Slowly): Climate, conflict, capitalism — the apocalypse is on layaway, but it’s still coming. Don’t worry, there’s time to panic later.

🎄 Christmas Is Coming! Celebrate the festive season with irony and warmth by grabbing your official Bugle Christmas jumper at thebuglepodcast.com. Perfect for hiding your despair in style.

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The Bugle turns 18 — and we’re not done celebrating yet! In Part 2 of our birthday special, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Nish Kumar to take a sideways look at some of the week’s more alternative headlines.

🚆 UK News: Double-decker trains could be coming to Britain — but is it a great leap forward, or just a taller disaster waiting to happen?

🛰️ Australian News: Space junk keeps falling from the sky. Should we be worried, or is this just nature’s way of redecorating the Outback?

📚 Online News: Wikipedia turns out to be even stranger than you remember — and possibly more reliable than your uncle’s Facebook feed.

🥔 Bugle Hot Potato: Producer Chris Skinner finally reveals the results of our first-ever Bugle audience survey, and the findings are… troubling, hilarious, and statistically unsound.

🎉 It’s been 18 years of world events, weird news, and questionable analysis — and somehow we’re still here.

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This week, Andy is joined by special guest John Oliver for a very special reunion episode of The Bugle.

🏛️ From the White House: The latest updates from the most powerful building in the world — still home to confusion, scandal, and policy made via impulse tweet.

🎨 The Louvre Heist: Art! Intrigue! Security guards on lunch! We break down the most stylish theft of the year and ask the big question: if you steal art ironically, does it count?

📻 Bugle Nostalgia: Andy and John take a stroll down Bugle memory lane, reminiscing about the early days of international nonsense, awkward satire, and moments that aged about as well as a banana in the sun.

Expect high-brow theft, low-brow politics, and top-tier Bugle chemistry.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tom Ballard and Ria Lina for another round of international nonsense.

👑 TOP STORY: Prince Andrew has officially been fired. We look at what happens when a royal loses his job — and his headed notepaper.

🇬🇧 OTHER UK NEWS: China has threatened the UK following the collapse of a major trial and some truly diplomatic chaos. But why are they targeting dweebs called Chris? And does this extend to The Bugle’s own producers? (We hope not, Chris.)

🇺🇸 US NEWS: No Kings! Americans are once again protesting monarchy — real, imagined, and symbolic. It’s a weird time to love liberty and hate coronations.

🤸 SPORTS NEWS: Indonesia has banned Israel from gymnastics competition, sparking debates that require some serious mental gymnastics to follow.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Hari Kondabolu and Alice Fraser for another round of global absurdity and barely contained disbelief.

🕊️ We begin in the Middle East, where “peace” has apparently broken out — at least according to the press releases. But what’s Trump’s role in it all, and can a man who once tried to buy Greenland really solve millennia of conflict?

🤖 Then we dive into the weird world of AI, where influencer Tilly Norwood is reshaping tech headlines, ethics, and possibly humanity’s sanity.

🦁 In animal news, we meet pescatarian lions — proving that even apex predators can try a new diet (or are just really bad hunters).

👮‍♂️ And in South Korea, a holographic police officer is now on duty. Finally, a cop who can’t arrest you but can give you nightmares.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Helen Zaltzman for a transcendental episode of The Bugle — one that’s proudly, intentionally, and gloriously Trump-free.

👼 We turn our attention to higher beings — spiritual, celestial, and possibly bureaucratic. Are they watching us? Guiding us? Or just muting Earth’s notifications?

🐒 In animal news, we ponder what our furry co-inhabitants might think of humanity’s latest efforts at intelligence — artificial or otherwise.

💘 And speaking of which… relationships with AI. Love in the time of algorithms: when your soulmate’s a chatbot and your toaster knows too much.

Expect enlightenment, existential dread, and at least one argument about whether your phone is judging you.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Josh Gondelman and James Nokise for a satirical sprint through the week’s most surreal headlines.

🇺🇸 Trump at the UN — the world’s most chaotic diplomat-in-chief takes his brand of bluster to the global stage. What did he say this time, and did anyone manage to stay awake?

🐒 In Palau, macaques are making mischief—proof that not all international crises involve humans (though these monkeys are giving it a good go).

⛳ And at the Ryder Cup, golf’s most polite competition turns into a not-so-polite chaos-fest. Who lost their cool? Who lost their balls? And how did it all go so very wrong?

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Nish Kumar and Sara Barron for a globe-spanning episode of satire, scandal, and despair.

💻 Don’t miss our live stream! Join us on 26th October for a Bugle you can watch in real time. Tickets available now at thebuglepodcast.com.

🇺🇸 In the US, late-night comedy takes a hit as Jimmy Kimmel gets cancelled—we unpack what it says about culture, politics, and the endless churn of outrage.

🇬🇧 Across the pond, Donald Trump visits the UK, oh please.

🇵🇸 And Palestine, what a state.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Anuvab Pal and Tiff Stevenson for a global sweep of OH GOD NOT ANOTHER WEEK LIKE THIS. At least we have a fun top story...

🤖 In Albania, the government now has an AI Minister. Is this the future of politics, or just the first step toward being ruled by ChatGPT in a suit?

🇺🇸 In America, chaos reigns yet again—scandals, dysfunction, and a national mood that can best be described as “existential shrug.”

🇬🇧 Meanwhile in the UK, the far right edges further into the conversation. We ask: what does this mean, and will they sue if you call them far right?

🧭 And in history news: Marco Polo. Explorer? What exactly did he do?

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Nato Green for a world tour through...

🇨🇳 In China, the latest “conference” brings together a rogues’ gallery of global strongmen. At least it’s nice to see Men Having Friends—even if those friends are terrifying.

🇺🇸 In the US, the rebranded Department of War makes a bold statement, and bad rhymes.

🇬🇧 Meanwhile in the UK, the government is serving up yet another omnishambles

⚽ And in sport: once again, Trump nearly ruined it. Because of course he did.

Plus we announce major guests for our live show...exciting! #JohnnyShowbiz

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Hello Buglers, we are back with a spectacular new Bugle next week. Until then let’s celebrate this most premier of autumnal months… with a look back at September from years gone by.

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Ahead of our 18th birthday (tickets on sale now: http://thebuglepodcast.com), we celebrate some classic live Bugles, with Andy, Nish, Alice and Alex Edelman.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Nato Green and Sara Barron for a jam-packed episode featuring geopolitics, golf, and pharmaceutical-powered transformations.

🇬🇧 Trump hits the UK — but not for diplomacy. No, he’s here for the golf, naturally. We unpack the weirdness of a man under multiple indictments taking celebratory swings on foreign soil.

🇵🇸 In Gaza, the human cost continues to mount. The team discusses what’s happening, what isn’t, and why outrage fatigue is very, very real.

💉 Meanwhile, in the world of image, insecurity, and injections: we tackle the rise of men on Ozempic. Who are they doing it for? Themselves? The algorithm? Their golf swing?

Plus: a healthy dose of righteous fury, despair-laced laughs, and a side of fairway hypocrisy.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Jena Friedman and Ria Lina for an episode full of sub-zero headlines. With Trump's ICE on the loose, shifting climate cycles and unruly vandalism the trio plod their way through a bombardment of moral twist and turns.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal as the trio plunge head first into a whirlwind of headlines,  from irritable emojis and French public holidays to comets and judgemental pets.

And of course the team check-in to the land of Trump only to find a disappointed Donald celebrating the FIFA Club World Cup. 

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Produced by Chris Skinner and Ross Ramsey-Golding.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Ian Smith and Nish Kumar for a global dive into activism, absurdity, and the only sport where selflessness still exists (sometimes).

🗺️ Palestine Action — protestors, direct action, and is this chat even legal? Andy, Ian and Nish break down who’s doing what, why, and whether it makes a difference.

🏅 Meanwhile, in a move that absolutely no one saw coming (except everyone), Donald Trump has been nominated for a Nobel Prize. Yes, really. What next? A sainthood?

🏏 And in sports, meet the world’s most selfless cricketer—proof that somewhere, deep in the heart of cricket, the spirit of the game is still alive.

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Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Josie Long and Josh Gondelman for a turbulent episode stacked with big beautiful bills, endless Norwegian funds and outrageously rich pets.

Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Ross Ramsey-Golding

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There has been so much news lately that we've had to hold back on some killer stories, so here they are - from Matcha chaos, to Jeff Bezos's wedding to female religious leaders.

Andy is with: Tiff Stevenson, Hari Kondabolu, Felicity Ward, Neil Delamere, Alice Fraser, Tom Ballard and James Nokise.

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tiff Stevenson and Tom Ballard to untangle a world that's somehow too serious and too stupid—often at the same time.

🔥 Top Story: Iran & Israel — tensions escalate, missiles fly, and peace remains as elusive as a rational online comment section.

🐕 Also in Iran: forget cats with attitude—dog walking is now banned. We unpack the leash-tightening madness.

☀️ Meanwhile, the summer solstice brings light and… an AUKUS defence deal? Yes, nothing says sunshine like submarines.

🎺 And in the USA, Trump’s latest parade blares its way through logic and decency—again.

💬 Expect sharp satire, international nonsense, and at least one excellent pun.

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Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. And Chris's dog Daphne.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Neil Delamere for a global sweep of chaos, climate, and confused birds.

🇺🇸 In the United States, Elon Musk continues to make noise, and riots bring yet another wave of existential dread. Democracy? Still TBD.

🌆 Sinking cities are on the rise (and by “on the rise” we mean going underwater). Is climate change trying to take real estate off the market?

🐧 In the Antarctic nationalist row nobody asked for, penguins have waddled straight into a geopolitical spat. Are they fascist birds, or just lost? We investigate.

💬 It's time to 'Ask Andy' - send your questions now.

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Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Climate-proofed by penguins.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman leads an international panel of Buglers through the chaos of politics, wildlife, and billionaire bromances—with a special focus on honey badgers, New Zealand’s political drama, and the heartbreaking (or not?) Musk/Trump split. 

Andy, Felicity Ward and James Nokise dig in to... 

🦡 Honey badgers are fearless, chaotic, and possibly the spiritual animal of this podcast. We investigate their weird mythology and even weirder attitude. 

🇳🇿 New Zealand politics is heating up—by Kiwi standards, at least. We delve into coalition collapses, policy oddities, and why it’s all oddly polite. 💔 Elon Musk and Donald Trump: the bromance is off. What happened? Who kept the merch? And can either of them survive without the other’s echo? 

⚠️ Warning: This episode contains BS. You’ve been warned.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by 'quibbling sibling' Helen Zaltzman and Josh Gondelman for a mostly F***ING BLEAK-free episode full of satire, jigsaw news and punctuation puns.

🇨🇦 In Canada news:

🧩 US-Canada trade war means jigsaw business owners are left picking up the pieces

👑 King Charles visits the colonies with promises of arming an ordinarily placid country

🇺🇸 In USA news:

☎️ Big Beautiful Bill resolute in bid to reach Trump's desk

🤑 Food 'sucked' at Trump's $148m meme coin dinner

📖 In Books and Language news:

🤖 AI-generated summer reading list published in newspapers

；Semicolon usage on the decline

⛅️ In Light in the Darkness news:

☀️ Solar panels in space to transmit electricity to Earth

🧠 Feeling awe helps mental health

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Produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tiff Stevenson, Hari Kondabolu, and elite-tier producer Chad for a power-packed episode full of satire, absurdity, and deeply unnecessary sequels.

🇺🇸 In American news:

Trump gets weirdly complimentary about muscly men in the Middle East

James Comey—aspiring hitman or maître d’? And we ask: who will save the poor, struggling... private jet-owning white South Africans?

💼 The team reveals their old jobs—the cash-grabs, the chaos, and the character-building.

🦝 Wildlife news returns with animals doing very animal things.

📚 In The Bin: books, including a baffling follow-up to The Joy of Sex. Spoiler: not joyful.

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Produced by Chad, along with Laura Turner and Chris Skinner.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by elite-tier Bugler and guest producer Belinda (as well as Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard) delivering a show so saucy it might get you banned from the Vatican gift shop.

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🏏 Top Story: India v Pakistan — More than just a cricket match, it’s a boiling cauldron of nationalism, sport obsession, and a few pesky borders. What does this frenzy say about both countries—and how does it compare to how Russia does fun (spoiler: poorly)?

💸 Who will step in to sponsor the IPL extended break? We’re imagining a bidding war between detergent brands and authoritarian regimes.

🇬🇧🇮🇳 Plus, we dive into the UK–India post-Brexit trade deal: will it involve actual trade, or just ceremonial handshakes and whisky?

🕊️ Also in the news: a Ukraine ceasefire, which may or may not hold longer than a political promise, and Woke Pope News—has the Vatican gone vegan?

🎤 And in literary slander: Is Andy Zaltzman truly “the Wordsworth of anal filth”? We may never know, but we’ll speculate wildly.

⚖️ Also, we remember the Witch Trials—a time when women were persecuted for floating, speaking, or simply existing—and toss some flaming audio cocktails into the bin for good measure.

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Produced by Belinda Copeland, with support from Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by David O’Doherty and Alice Fraser to deliver your weekly fix of democracy despair, snake news, and historical nonsense.

🗳️ Top Story: Global Democracy Update — The world is somehow both leaning towards and veering away from Donald Trump. We check in on:

🌍 Also this week: Remember when Net Zero was an actual goal and not just a vague eco-dream whispered into the wind? Good times.

🐍 In Snake News: one man basically conquers snakes by letting them bite him. Yes, this is a real story. Yes, he’s probably not okay.

📚 Plus, we look back at Tennessee banning the teaching of evolution (because that could never happen again, right?), and the thrill of the first four-minute mile.

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Produced by Tom Wright, Chris Skinner, and Laura Turner.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Hari Kondabolu and Anuvab Pal for a turbo-charged tour through history, politics, and questionable phone etiquette.

🍁 In Canada, Trump somehow manages to swing the election against him—was trying to make just one extra state the fatal flaw? We dig into North America's weirdest geopolitical fantasy.

📱 Pete Hegseth’s phone game is all over the place—so naturally, we guess what might explain his behaviour. We're probably wrong.

🧵 The Bayeux Tapestry—beautiful, historic, and possibly the result of an 11th-century frat house? We count the danglers (yes, actual danglers), and ask: was this the first ever meme thread?

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This week we look back at the arrival of Pope Francis, and the end of Osama Bin Laden - as revealed by John Cena.

Includes a clip from Realms Unknown, which is in your pod feed now!

A new Bugle is in your feed next week.

This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

Presented by Andy Zaltzman, with John Oliver, Alice Fraser and James Colley.

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Andy and John broke the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden, as revealed by John Cena.

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This week on The Bugle, Andy is joined by Josie Long and Nato Green for a chaotic cruise through the week’s weirdest news.

💰 Top Story: Tariffs (ugh, again) — but this time, we’re talking a million percent tariffs. Are we heading toward a financial apocalypse, or just another Tuesday in global trade?

🗞️ America is drifting away from reality, and the news is... not helping. Meanwhile, US university funding takes another hit. Spoiler: it’s not looking good for future rocket scientists.

🐀 And in Rat News from Birmingham: the rats are multiplying, they’re confident, and some may now speak English. Yes, really.

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Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner

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This week, Andy is joined by Alice and Tiff as we toss useless kitchen gadgets into the bin and declare it Liberation Day— the world is free… or at least pretending to be!

📰 Top Story: Global economic weight-loss plans, penguin-based trade analysis, and a surprise appearance from Norfolk Island.

🎺 Trump news (still a thing): Why is he firing national security staff? And what does Laura Loomer have to do with it?

👀 Cory Booker makes headlines for not peeing.

⚔️ Women in war: Who would have thought a very bad man would have a very bad take.

🗿 In archaeology news: A 3-year-old makes a big discovery. Has she already peaked?

And finally, a reminder from earlier: Fascism—still bad.

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Produced by Laura Turner and Chris Skinner

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Hello Buglers! While Andy is off bringing his unique brand of satirical Irish language rap and extremely English-sounding spoken word to Dublin and Belfast, we wouldn’t dream of leaving you without your dose of hot takes on global news!

This week, we’re diving into Top Stories, our show that revisits the history of The Bugle, one headline at a time. And since April is upon us, We’ve handpicked three classic April episodes for your listening pleasure:

🎤 Bugle 149 – #CrucifyBieber (April 2011): A certain pop icon makes an unexpected cameo in the Middle East.

💰 Bugle 267 – Gaining My Religion: The UK Government’s relentless pursuit of austerity meets a dance as old as time.

🐼 Bugle 4148 – Panda Time (April 2020): Alice Fraser, Al Murray, and I try to stay sane at the height of lockdown.

There are hundreds more Top Stories waiting for you—dive into the feed and enjoy! And remember, The Bugle exists because of you—head to thebuglepodcast.com to support the show.

We’ll be back next week!

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This week, we investigate the happiest nations on Earth and ask: How?! Finland is officially joyful, the UK is redefining disability, and the bizarre love-hate triangle of Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy—does anyone in that mess feel happy? Meanwhile, in Dublin, Molly Malone is getting groped… but why?

Plus, we take a trip back in time to when a British Prime Minister found himself in an actual duel (yes, with real guns), and Andy treats us to his latest, highly scientific, bear impressions.

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Written and hosted by Andy Zaltzman, Ria Lina, Neil Delamere.

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus shows, exclusive merch, and a smug sense of well-being: www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate. This week Andy Zaltzman is with Nato Green and Jackie Kashian,

This week it’s another tour through America’s pre-Mad Max phase, with Tesla’s on the Whitehouse lawn, and share prices in the gutter. Also, Canada has a new leader and Pokemon now knows what you’re up to.

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This week, Andy and Alice tackle the big (and weird) stories of the moment—Ukraine, Trump, Starmer, and, of course, some truly terrible meetings. In health news, there’s actual cancer research progress (for once!), but we’re also forced to confront the true power of avocados. Meanwhile, the Pope is unwell, AI continues its quest for world domination, and we opt in—begrudgingly or otherwise.

Also, check out Realms Unknown, our new show, now fully visualised on YouTube! And if you love passion, you'll love A Passion for Passion—grab your copy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknown.

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Tiff Stevenson and Anuvab Pal join Andy Zaltzman for more of your finest bullshit bookended satire.

This week, the team report on Germany's tentative shift to the right, Trump wondering why 'dictator' Zelenskyy, Starmer and Macron have done nothing to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Liz Truss urging 'Elon's nerd army' to examine Britain's 'deep state' and - in comparatively normal news - Amazon buying James Bond.

Meanwhile, Anuvab's yoga teacher imparts some wisdom to apply to all of the above.

Listen in for top-tier satire, incisive analysis, and the usual dose of nonsense.

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🎙 Featuring: Andy Zaltzman, Tiff Stevenson and Anuvab Pal

🎛 Produced by: Chris Skinner & Ped Hunter

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Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman join Andy Zaltzman for another sharp-witted dive into the world’s chaos. 

This week, the team look for light in the darkness of President Trump's latest shenanigans, including his long-overdue war on paper straws, plus there is exciting news of the world's first naturally occurring frittata.

Listen in for top-tier satire, incisive analysis, and the usual dose of nonsense.

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🎛 Produced by: Chris Skinner & Ped Hunter

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The Bugle Takes a Breather – But the Nonsense Continues!

We're giving the world a chance to calm down (or at least try) while The Bugle takes a short break. But fear not! We've stitched together some top-tier, totally bogus Bugle bits just for you.

In this special episode:

🔹 Never-before-heard woke submarine news

🔹 A timeless, fart-fueled tale

🔹 A sneak peek at Realms Unknown, our brand-new show—including a dive into the wild world of BookTok politics

Want more Bugle? Get our book, explore our other shows, and help keep us going at thebuglepodcast.com.

Produced by Chris Skinner & Laura Turner.

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Nish Kumar joins Andy Zaltzman for another sharp-witted dive into the world’s chaos. This episode unpacks the latest trade wars between Trump’s USA, Canada, and Mexico, explores the bittersweet hilarity of a Brexit birthday, and offers a uniquely Bugle-style preview of the Super Bowl.

Listen in for top-tier satire, incisive analysis, and the usual dose of nonsense.

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🎙 Featuring: Andy Zaltzman & Nish Kumar

🎛 Produced by: Chris Skinner & Laura Turner

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Tech Bro's now run the world, until their Chinese Techrivals outtech them. This may be why they are getting into politics? We explore a bunch of stories where tech and politics collide, and look at the impact on the kids. Spoiler: they are not alright.

Also, Andy shares his 'fun' travels.

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Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

Alice Fraser

Anuvab Pal

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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It's angrier, it's wrinklier, it's orangier! It's the sequel so many of us feared. So let's strap in! Also, news from Gaza and Scotland. Gosh it's been a week.

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Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

Tiff Stevenson

Nato Green

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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Andy is with Nish and Josh to look at Donald Trump's plans for his presidency. Who will he invade first, and will Elon Musk be at his side, or on Steve Bannon's naughty step?

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Come see our Passion for Passion launch party with Andy and Alice: https://dice.fm/event/wwq69p-a-passion-for-passion-the-official-launch-party-5th-feb-the-bill-murray-london-tickets

Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

Josh Gondelman

Nish Kumar

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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A lot happened in 2024, some of it was very important (Glasgow's Willy Wonka exhibit), some of it less so (the US elections). We pick some highlights. Includes an exclusive unheard sports section with John Oliver.

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Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

John Oliver

Alice Fraser

Nish Kumar

Nato Green

Helen Zaltzman

Josh Gondelman

Ahir Shah

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Andy Zaltzman and John Oliver answer questions asked by The Bugle's premium subscribers - learn about the Chocolate Milk gang, John's true view on puns, and whether or not your should put a donkey in a lift.

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Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

John Oliver

Chris Skinner

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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Drones are invading, Prince Andrew is evading, Farage is parading. Also, where did all the Guinness go?

Merry Christmas Buglers, another special with John Oliver is in your feed next. Don't be a Scrooge, why not give us a Christmas donation: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate

Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

Neil Delamere

Alice Fraser

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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John Oliver returns to The Bugle in a momentous week, to explore the fall of Assad, politics on both sides of the Atlantic (sandwiches all round) and the latest announcements from FIFA. It's a bumper edition!

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Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

John Oliver

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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South Korea tries a little martial law, France dusts off the guillotine, Joe Biden dishes out a special Christmas present. 2024 seems to have taken a laxative.

Andy Zaltzman is with James Nokise and Ria Lina

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Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

Ria Lina

James Nokise

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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Andy is with Felicity Ward and Hari Kondabolu, to review COP, the latest ceasefire, and if there are any jokes that can be made about assisted dying. Sounds bleak, right, WELL YOU'RE WRONG! Plus there's a new Bugle advent calendar!

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Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

Hari Kondabolu

Felicity Ward

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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Andy is with Alice and Anuvab and they pick the finest moments from this week's news. What a week! Social media bans, war and corruption aplenty! Also, we set you a new challenge.

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Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

Alice Fraser

Anuvab Pal

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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Trump has recruited a perfectly normal team to take America forwards. Also, Cop29 is a gift from God, and Andy has a run down on God's next pick for chief religious person.

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Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

Josh Gondelman

Tiff Stevenson

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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Andy is joined by Nato Green to process what America has done to itself.

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Andy Zaltzman

Nato Green

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Andy Zaltzman, Nish Kumar and Alice Fraser look at the final moments of the US election. Is Donald Trump still functioning? Is this the end of polls? Can we all vote?

Also, the British Royal Family: Rich.

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Andy Zaltzman

Nish Kumar

Alice Fraser

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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Elon musk's million dollar cheques, Christopher Columbus & drug dealing snowboarders. This week we plunge deep into the weird (and not so wonderful) with quite literally a mountain of global headlines to wade through.

Andy is with Alice Fraser and Josie Long in a podcast that is funded by you, the listener...

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This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Ross Ramsey-Golding 

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Andy is in Pakistan so we revisit a classic from The Bugle, where Andy, John talked about things that were happening, including jokes.

There's also a new Ask Andy out this week for our paid subscribers!

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It's Bugle 99! Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here:thebuglepodcast.com/

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It's Bugle 98! Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here:thebuglepodcast.com/

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It's Bugle 97! Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here:thebuglepodcast.com/

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It's Bugle 96! Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here:thebuglepodcast.com/

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Bugle 95! Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here:thebuglepodcast.com/

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It's Bugle 94! Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here:thebuglepodcast.com/

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It's Bugle 93! Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here:thebuglepodcast.com/

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It's Bugle 92! Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here:thebuglepodcast.com/

This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner 

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