The Bugle

Episodes

• Woolly Mammoth or Inflation? You Decide! 28.05.2026 44m

  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 HEREhttps://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 Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Starmer's still PM (just) 20.05.2026 50m

  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 donationAndy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/Alice Fraser's Links: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser?l=en-GBJosh Gondelman's Links: https://www.joshgondelman.com/🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HEREhttps://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 Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Bitcoin, Dana White and Running Robots! 13.05.2026 29m

  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 the righteous satisfaction of funding satire:http://thebuglepodcast.com🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HEREhttps://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The Bugle reviews King Charles' visit to the US 06.05.2026 41m

  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! Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/Josie Long's Links: https://linktr.ee/josielongstuff? Helen Zaltzman's Links: https://linktr.ee/helenzaltzman🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HEREhttps://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 Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The King meets Trump 29.04.2026 41m

  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! Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/Alice Fraser's Links: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraserNish Kumar's Links: https://www.nishkumar.co.uk/🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HEREhttps://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 Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• US Navy comes up short (and hungry) 22.04.2026 42m

  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. Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/Tiff Stevenson's Links: https://tiffstevenson.co.uk/ Neil Delamere's Links: https://www.neildelamere.com/reinventing-the-neil-tour🎧 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 Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The Denial Episode 15.04.2026 46m

  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! Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/Sara Barron's Links: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/firecrotch-normcore-they-like-to-watch/id1589742577 Anuvab Pal's Links: https://anuvabpal.com/ 🎧 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 Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• This week's been rough! 08.04.2026 43m

  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. Andy's Links: andyzaltzman.co.ukAlice Fraser's Links: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser Nato Green's Links: https://www.instagram.com/mrnatogreen/?hl=en🎧 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 Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Unheard and Too Hot To Handle! 01.04.2026 38m

  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.🎧 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 Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Trump needs a better jokes writer! 25.03.2026 47m

  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 Links: andyzaltzman.co.ukNish Kumar's Links: https://www.nishkumar.co.uk/Tom Ballard's Links: https://tomballard.com.au/🎧 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 Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• A Canadian politician's signed copy of certain German's book, US sequel on the Moon and the Academy Awards! 18.03.2026 47m

  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.Andy's Links: andyzaltzman.co.ukHari Kondabolu's Links: https://harikondabolu.com/Helen Zaltzman's Links: theallusionist.org & answermethispodcast.com🎧 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 Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Have influencers gone too far? Trump's ex-presidential mash-up and Gnome News! 11.03.2026 44m

  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! 🎧 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 Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Iran, Trump, and Kerala goes through a name change 05.03.2026 46m

  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 nameAndy's Links: andyzaltzman.co.ukRia Lina's Links: https://www.instagram.com/rialina_/Anuvab Pal's Links: https://anuvabpal.com/🎧 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 Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Munich Security Conference, Cuban Cigar Crisis and RFK and the Toilet Seat 18.02.2026 48m

  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.ukNato Green's Links: https://www.instagram.com/mrnatogreen/?hl=enHelen Zaltzman's Links: https://answermethispodcast.com/author/helenzaltzman/🎧 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 Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Starmer on the ropes, Trump's social media antics and Olympians resulting to penis enlargement to win big! 11.02.2026 48m

  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.ukNeil Delamere's Links: https://www.neildelamere.com/Alice Fraser's Links: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser🎧 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 Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Melania hits the Big Screen, Starmer's trip to China and a Potential back-up planet found? 04.02.2026 41m

  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.ukAnuvab's Links: https://open.spotify.com/show/39RAdH5dAK01SEbPhz7GIuSara's Links: https://www.instagram.com/sarabarron1000000/?hl=en🎧 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 Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Gravity conspiracies, Netflix's daring documentary, and a new portrait of Robert Burns: it's episode 4366 of The Bugle! 28.01.2026 40m

  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 Honnold as he attempts to climb the 101 story Taiwan Skyscraper with no equipment!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Robert Burns' New Angle: The gang break down the discovery of a new portrait of Robert Burns, fittingly the morning after Burns Night. Andy's Tour Dates: andyzaltzman.co.ukTiff's upcoming gigs: Paris 4th Feb https://anythingmatters.com/index1.html & tiffstevenson.co.ukJosh: www.thatsmarvelousnewsletter.com🎧 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 Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• London Crime on the Down, Party swapping and Trump trying to buy Greenland - it's THE BUGLE 4365! 21.01.2026 47m

  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. 🎧 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 Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• New Year, Same Ol' USA 14.01.2026 52m

  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 more of 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. 🎧 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 Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• THE BUGLE REVIEWS 2025, PART 2 07.01.2026 48m

  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, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.