The Bugle
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Bugle Bonus Ep!
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus episode time Buglers! While Andy, take a well deserved rest from bringing you the latest slurry of frankly idiotic news. Producer Harry has roun...
Trump needs a better jokes writer!
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 skil...
A Canadian politician's signed copy of certain German's book, US sequel on the Moon and the Academy Awards!
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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. F...
Have influencers gone too far? Trump's ex-presidential mash-up and Gnome News!
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 glo...
Iran, Trump, and Kerala goes through a name change
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Iran, Trump, and Kerala goes through a name change
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Munich Security Conference, Cuban Cigar Crisis and RFK and the Toilet Seat
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Confer...
Starmer on the ropes, Trump's social media antics and Olympians resulting to penis enlargement to win big!
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, t...
Melania hits the Big Screen, Starmer's trip to China and a Potential back-up planet found?
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Melan...
Gravity conspiracies, Netflix's daring documentary, and a new portrait of Robert Burns: it's episode 4366 of The Bugle!
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
London Crime on the Down, Party swapping and Trump trying to buy Greenland - it's THE BUGLE 4365!
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
New Year, Same Ol' USA
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 tr...
THE BUGLE REVIEWS 2025, PART 2
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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. Hear more of our shows, b...
THE BUGLE REVIEWS 2025, PART 1
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Rage Bait Bugle (Bumper Edition!)
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live in Melbourne, this week’s Bugle is a full-throttle Rage Bait Special, with Andy Zaltzman joined by Lloyd Lang...
Make Movies Great Again!
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live in Brisbane, Australia, this week’s Bugle sees Andy Zaltzman joined on stage by Nish Kumar and Alice Fra...
Bonus Bugle: John Oliver meets Nish and Alice, and other exclusives
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 storiesWhy not...
Andy's Random News Balls
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Josh Gondelman and Anuvab Pal for an episode bursting with chaos, tangents, and st...
The Blue Wave, The Big Tantrum & The BBC - It's Bugle 4360!
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Helen Zaltzman and Josie Long for an episode awash with political upheaval, mild o...
Space Junk, Big Trains & Hot Potatoes - Bugle 4359
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Warships of the Caribbean - With John Oliver
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Andy is joined by special guest John Oliver for a very special reunion episode of The Bugle.🏛️ From the ...
No Kings, and Barely a Prince
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tom Ballard and Ria Lina for another round of international nonsense.👑 TOP...
Can Russian AI get thrown out of Windows?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Hari Kondabolu and Alice Fraser for another round of global absurdity and barely contained disbelief.🕊️ We ...
This Episode is Tr*mp Free!
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Helen Zaltzman for a transcendental episode of The Bugle — one that’s proudly, intention...
Sorry Iran, it's Cost-No
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Josh Gondelman and James Nokise for a satirical sprint through the week’s most surreal hea...
What a State
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Nish Kumar and Sara Barron for a globe-spanning episode of satire, scandal, and despair.💻...
Real Housewives of the UN
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 to...
(Strong)men Making Friends
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Nato Green for a world tour through... 🇨🇳 In China, the latest “...
The Bugle Guide to September
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lo...
The Bugle is LIVE!
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of our 18th birthday (tickets on sale now: http://thebuglepodcast.com), we celebrate some classic live Bugles, with Andy, Nish, Alice and Alex E...
Golf, Gaza and skinny men on drugs
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tickets for our 18th birthday live show are on sale now! thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Nato Green and Sara B...
Slipping on ICE
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Intellectual Cats WILL Run The World
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Palestine Inaction
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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BREAKING NEWS: The Future Never Runs Out Of Money
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Too Much News - Bonus Edition
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Iran bans puppies, and other stories from the Middle East
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Musk Mess Masked by Massive Madman
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Honey Badger Bugle
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus shows, exclusive video episodes, and smug warmth at thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman leads an inter...
A Mostly F***ING BLEAK-Free Bugle!
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Donald Loves Big Guns
20 May 2025
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MAGA Pope: Make America Guilty Again
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
25 years of Stalin Cosplay
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Carney Trumps MAGA, and we explain Pete Hegseth
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Support The Bugle! Get exclusive video editions, bonus episodes, and fine smugness: thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Hari Kond...
The Pope, The Wrestler and The Terrorist
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Support The Bugle, we only exist because you make it happen: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate. Our first Elite Tier Buglers will be co-producing epis...
Dr Evil Set To Impose Million Percent Tariffs!
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 (u...
Liberation Day: Weird, at best
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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April Fools!
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Buglers! While Andy is off bringing his unique brand of satirical Irish language rap and extremely English-sounding spoken word to Dublin and Be...
H A P P Oh God Why!?
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we investigate the happiest nations on Earth and ask: How?! Finland is officially joyful, the UK is redefining disability, and th...
Share Prices May Go Down, As Well As Really Down
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ukrainian Comedian Faces Crazed Hecklers
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Support The Bugle by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber. We offer extra shows, merch and warm fluffy feelings. Info: www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate ...
Stop Resisting
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Peace On Earth!
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Woke Submarine exclusive
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Trade Tantrums, Brexit Birthday and Superbowl!
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nish Kumar joins Andy Zaltzman for another sharp-witted dive into the world’s chaos. This episode unpacks the latest trade wars between Trump’...
Radioactive Toddler Waves Arms Around
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Love Sci Fi and Fantasy? Discover our new show Realms Unknown: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/realms-unknownTech Bro's now run the world, until their...
Just 1460 Days To Go!
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 bee...
Trump Returns, Will He Follow Through?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Stev...
The Bugle remembers 2024
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
John and Andy answer your questions!
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 pun...
Robots, Royals and Wrong 'Uns
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drones are invading, Prince Andrew is evading, Farage is parading. Also, where did all the Guinness go?Merry Christmas Buglers, another special with J...
The Nepo-Dictator's Nadir
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Has 2024 Jumped The Shark?
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Campaign For Traditional Bullying
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Influencer Repeatedly Punches Sick Old Man
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Countdown Bugle
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Electoral Shock Therapy
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy is joined by Nato Green to process what America has done to itself. Become a paid subscriber and watch this whole episode. Why not check out 15 y...
The Pollsters Have Given Up - Bugle 4319
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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? ...
The Most American Thing in History...
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elon musk's million dollar cheques, Christopher Columbus & drug dealing snowboarders. This week we plunge deep into the weird (and not so wonderfu...
Bonus Bugle: Bugle Episode 92
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
Netherlands? More like Nether happened!
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we visit the moon, discuss sausages v. hostages, and for our friends in New York - what is a bribe?Andy is with Anuvab Pal and Tiff Stevenso...
Kiss The Hate Away
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD Vance continues to do the opposite of shine, the Labour Party are bad at politics, and who cares about moths? Andy is with Alice Fraser and Hari Ko...
The News: Raining Cats and Dogs
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are Americans eating cats and dogs, and do the British know what a fish looks like? It's another big news week. Andy is with Nish Kumar and Tom Ballar...
TASK ANDY
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Andy prepares for the launch of Taskmaster, we present a special edition of Ask Andy.The Bugle exists solely because you support us through one off...
Dynamic Pricing means listen now or The Bugle owns your home
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy is with Ria Lina and Alice Fraser to look at latest news from the world of music, as well as the latest in global political misadventures. And wh...
JD Vance: Sofa King Weird
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD Vance did what?!?! (or he didn't, who knows?). It's been a bad month for the MAGA crew, here's a breakdown. Plus gay penguins, burglaries and Alici...
2024 so far. Perfectly normal.
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a year it has been! The Bugle takes a look at some highlights from 2024 so far, featuring Donald Trump, Taylor Swift, Google and a snap UK electi...
The Bugle 🧡 London 2012
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy revisits London 2012, when he abandoned everyone and everything to watch hundreds of hours of sport.The Bugle will return after a summer recess.W...
Shroedinger’s President: 12 minutes in a McDonald's Drive-Thru?
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden steps aside and Kamala Harris steps up. Celebrities line up to give Harris their approval, while an interesting vote of confidence for ...
Benjamin Big Red Button
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy, Tom Ballard and Chris Addison debate if an assassination attempt on Donald Trump has killed Joe Biden’s chances in the presidential race. ...
Britain Votes For Basic Competence
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UK has danced with democracy - here's Andy and Mark Steel with their take on a momentous day.This all happens because you, the global public, fund...
Trump Can Now Legally Eat Puppies
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Alice fly through the latest election action in the UK, USA and France. Plus, Elon Musk is up to stuff. And we analyse Beyonce's name.Expect ...
Puns: Primed, Administered
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy delivered a manifesto of puns to an astonished audience in the record of Bugle 4308, here it is!This all happens because you, the global public, ...
Springtime for Rishi
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could it get any worse for the Tories, or is Rishi Sunak basing his election campaign on The Producers? Andy is with Nish Kumar, Tiff Stevenson and An...
We Shall Flounder On The Beaches
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UK election rumbles on, an old Irish man was not as he seemed, some (but only some) countries want peace in Ukraine, and sports news: hot dog eati...
The Bugle's 600th episode special!
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another bad week for Rishi, Trump has guns(!) and the latest from the Indian and Mexican elections. It's an action packed Bugle and you can see some c...
Trump: Guilty Of Being Himself
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trump is convicted of being himself, Narendra Modi engages with god, and North Korea incites a prank war. Andy Zaltzman is with Josh Gondelman and Anu...
The Reverse Raymond Briggs
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UK's most exciting election race of all time is ip and running! The Bugle has an exclusive update. Plus, gay animals are attacking our children, a...
Hot Girl Summer Indictment Tour
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy, Hari and Tiff on Trump v Biden v Brain Worms. Plus, societal roles of women and diversity, endangered species, the misbehavior of vegetables, an...
Bonus: Frogs, Seagulls and Bees
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do the UN think about climate change (clue: ouch), plus animal news, lots of animal news.All previously unheard moments from The Bugle, with Nish...
Sunak Without A Trace
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
America's political climate, British elections, Scotland's political scene, and the future of AI. Andy is joined by co-hosts Alice Fraser, her newborn...
News from Space: It's Boring
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are we paying full attention to the apocalypse? Horses rampaging through the streets, chocolate dying off, cicadas, messages from space - pay attentio...
Trump on Trial!
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trump goes on trial, Truss gets published, and India trusts Modi. Plus Chechens need to learn new dance moves.Andy is with Hari Kondabolu and Ahir Sha...
Razing Arizona
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arizona has done a good job of disgracing itself this week, and it's not even our top story! Is it Israel? Is it espionage? No, it's the sun, the naug...
Up Sh*t Creek, aka The Thames
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How bad are UK waterways? Just ask the entrants from 'The' Boat Race. Also, Lego attack the police and D'Ancey Laguarde has a new novel out. Recorded ...
Literally Anybody Else
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who do the American public want at the forefront of their democracy? Maybe it's Literally Anybody Else? But beware what you wish for. Also, Scotland e...
Why are soccer kits so woke?
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To understand why so many things are going wrong on a macro level, The Bugle zooms in on society this week, in the hope that it explains a few things....
Democracy swings (and misses) into action
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the year of democracy! Just look how it's playing out in India and Russia. Or don't. Also - Royal news, or is there no news? Plus - leaf blowers!...
A Barbiturate Girl In a Barbaric World
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Super Tuesday, the end of Theresa May, Quantum Computers and bees all in the news this week. It's a long way from a family show, with Neil Delamere an...
A World of Pure AImagination
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI warehouse Wonka gives us one of the stories of the year, plus despots buying crazy gifts, billionaire weddings and weirdos getting elected. Plus, w...