
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 premium subscriber and get exclusive shows.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 695 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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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 th... more
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 contro... more
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 habi... more
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 eve... more
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Chris, there are great studio tools called Compressors. You can use them to control the loud and quiet parts of an audio file, particularly to bring up the quiet parts. How many years have you been working with Andy? Surely you know that he often finishes an anecdote in a trailing-off mumble. So not only do I always have to crank up a Bugle podcast to 45 in the car (all others are fine around 32) in order to hear it normally, but I always have to rewind in order to catch what he mumbled at the e... more
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The podcast equivalent of a sweet cover drive for four. Nothing else to add, if you’re not subscribed you really are missing out.
Okay...I'm a long time listener and sometimes it's really good but depends on the guests... Nish Kumar just isn't funny to me at all and quite annoying...Alice Fraser's monologues are tedious as well.
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This trans-global satirical podcast features a dynamic blend of irreverent humor and insightful commentary on current events. With a rotating cast of comedians, the discussions tackle a spectrum of topics, from politics and social issues to absurdities in the news. The comedic pairings, including notable frequenters like Andy Zaltzman, Alice Fraser, and Nish Kumar, not only provide laughs but also engender thought-provoking dialogue, making complex issues accessible and entertaining.
Listeners can expect a unique mix of absurdity and satire delivered through lively banter and quick wit, with episodes often reflecting on recent political milestones and cultural commentary. The podcast's distinctive format and diverse guest lineup make it a ... more
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