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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 prem

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 46 min
Latest: 7 Oct 2026
Language: English

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7 Oct 2026 · 50 minNew

Terrorism FAILS

Joining Andy on issue 4393 of The Bugle is Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal, as the three of them delve into this week's news from failed terrorist plots, an AI revival of Greta Garbo, to European protests. PLUS UK News as Andy Burnham has his first conference speech as PM and an update on the scandal that is Manchester City 'Football' Club. All and more on this week's issue of The Bugle! 🌍 Terrorism Fails: The trio delve into the news of two foiled supposedly terror attacks 💻 AI Garbo: The Bugle reports on the latest as AI review deceased actress Greta Garbo 🇦🇺 Australia Celebrates Moth…

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S6 · E4392 · 30 Sep 2026 · 46 min

World Leaders Forced to meet Trump

Joining Andy on issue 4392 of The Bugle is Josh Gondelman and Bugle debutant Catherine Bohart, as the trio discuss the World's leaders forced to meet with Donald Trump, from Xi to Burnham. Plus the news that the POTUS threatens to annihilate Iran, and rename strait of Hormuz after himself! Hacking AI news as Australian government website, and US government agency sites hacked into by rogue OpenAI, and the biggest scandal in football history, as Manchester City are found guilty! 🇨🇳 Trump meets Xi: The trio delve into the news of US President Trump's meeting with Chinese Premier Xi 💻 AI…
S6 · E4391 · 23 Sep 2026 · 57 min

Australia joins Europe?

Joining Andy on this week's issue of The Bugle is Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard, as they discuss Australia set to joining the EU, News of American Space Weapons, and AI that can create poetry better than some of the greats? Plus, Ed Sheeran & Macklemore controversy and Religion News, as Nottinghamshire parish told its 940-litre ‘portable immersion baptistery’ plan has no theological basis! All this and more in issue 4391 of The Bugle. 🇦🇺 Australia join Europe: The trio delve into the news that Australia are set to join the EU 🐷 US Space Weapons: The Bugle reports on the latest from the…
S6 · E4390 · 16 Sep 2026

Humanity is Doomed

This week's issue of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Nish Kumar and Sara Barron, as the trio discuss the end of Humanity, the rise of Reform and Trump's current venture into World Peace. Plus Andy's spat with cricket legend David Warner and talk of a possible Zaltzamn X Rogan podcast collab? Keep your eyes peeled 👀 All this and more in issue 4390 of The Bugle. 💻 End of Humanity: The trio delve into the news that AI is sending our planet to Armageddon 🇮🇪 Trump's Irish Adventure: The Bugle reports on the latest from Trump's visit to Ireland 🎨 Failed Renoir Heist : Andy, Nish and Sara report…
S6 · E4389 · 9 Sep 2026 · 50 min

Game Over for White House

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…
S6 · E4388 · 2 Sep 2026 · 45 min

Fish Cakes with a Hint of Lead

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…
S6 · 20 Aug 2026 · 21 min

The Bugle UNCUT

Join us for a too hot to handle episode of The Bugle, where producer Harry has selected a hand full of clips deemed too spicy to make it the first time round. From AI destruction to even more news on the celebrity wedding of the year! Andy is joined by regular hosts Josh Gondelman, Nish Kumar, Alice Fraser and Nato Green as we go behind the curtain of The Bugle Uncut. Thank you for listening, and we’ll be back next week, and remember you can help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com if you liked this why not check out The Bugle's sister podcasts The Gargle and Realms Unknown. 🎧…
S6 · 5 Aug 2026 · 31 min

An Ask Andy Special

Hello Buglers! While Andy takes a break from the satirical tomfoolery of the world news. We thought we'd bring you the best of Ask Andy, a subscription exclusive Q&A with the big dog himself. Ever wondered Andy’s dream Prime Minister 5 aside team, Andy’s thoughts on a utopian America or just what cricket spreadsheet he’s working on at the moment. Well Ask Andy is the place to find all that out and more. We’ve selected some of the best questions over the past year, so wherever you are, sit back and enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode why not become a Bugle subscriber where you can get access…
S6 · E4387 · 29 Jul 2026 · 54 min

An AI Odyssey

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…
S6 · E4386 · 22 Jul 2026 · 49 min

7th PM in a decade!

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…
S6 · E4385 · 15 Jul 2026 · 55 min

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

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…
S6 · 8 Jul 2026 · 49 min

HAPPY 250th USA

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 at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S6 · 1 Jul 2026 · 25 min

The Bugle World Cup Special

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…
S6 · E4384 · 24 Jun 2026 · 44 min

British Politics Plunged into CHAOS (again)

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! Donate to…
S6 · E4383 · 17 Jun 2026 · 53 min

PEACE is among us! (for now)

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…
S6 · E4382 · 11 Jun 2026 · 47 min

Trump's cross, what is it this time?

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…
S6 · E4381 · 4 Jun 2026 · 38 min

Iran tries to buy time, Trump outbids them

Andy is with Mark Steel and Ria Lina to ask the big questions... Are we still paying attention to the Iran war? Would Andrew Mountbatten Windsor make a good mechanic? Has anyone read the latest Peter Mandelson files? And the World Cup - a political own goal? 🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/ 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire:…
S6 · E4380 · 28 May 2026 · 44 min

Woolly Mammoth or Inflation? You Decide!

Andy is with Felicity Ward and Anuvab Pal to ask the big questions... Why do we feel politics in our legs? Is it possible to cheat at the enhanced games? Is 'Melodi' the political love story we all need? And HS2. Why are train so bad? 🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/ 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire: http://thebuglepodcast.com 📺 Watch Realms…
S6 · E4379 · 20 May 2026 · 51 min

Starmer's still PM (just)

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…
S6 · 13 May 2026 · 30 min

Bitcoin, Dana White and Running Robots!

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. 🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and…
S6 · E4378 · 6 May 2026 · 42 min

The Bugle reviews King Charles' visit to the US

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…
S6 · E4377 · 29 Apr 2026 · 41 min

The King meets Trump

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.…
S6 · E4376 · 22 Apr 2026 · 42 min

US Navy comes up short (and hungry)

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,…
S6 · E4375 · 15 Apr 2026 · 47 min

The Denial Episode

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…
S6 · E4374 · 8 Apr 2026 · 44 min

This week's been rough!

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…
S6 · 1 Apr 2026 · 39 min

Unheard and Too Hot To Handle!

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…
S6 · E4373 · 25 Mar 2026 · 48 min

Trump needs a better jokes writer!

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! Andy's…
S6 · E4372 · 18 Mar 2026 · 47 min

A Canadian politician's signed copy of certain German's book, US sequel on the Moon and the Academy Awards!

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…
S6 · E4371 · 11 Mar 2026 · 45 min

Have influencers gone too far? Trump's ex-presidential mash-up and Gnome News!

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…
S6 · E4370 · 5 Mar 2026 · 46 min

Iran, Trump, and Kerala goes through a name change

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…

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