The Bugle
The BugleIt'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 | 703 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsComedyPolitics | |||
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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... more
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... more
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... more
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 g... more
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- The sugar that helps the bitter reality go down easier.
The bugle is a news satire podcast. The global reach, deep intelligence, and deep absurdity have all done good work to make positive change in my own life makes much more than comedy satire. The wide diversity of voices from around the globe are just as remarkable as the host.
Then wait a few years and listen to them again. That good. Worth the effort to listen to.
Apple Podcasts5BurleyBoar
United States19 days ago - Lost its way a little
In the last few years it’s fallen prey to the temptation of lefty self-flagellation at times. Not always, but often enough to jar against its own earlier self, and the general political consensus in the uk
Apple Podcasts3mike7474949
United Kingdom19 days ago - Da Best!
When it comes to comic relief, The Bugle has simply no equal
Apple Podcasts5Ocalas3United Statesa month ago - A listener for years but it’s getting harder
I was listening to this weeks show and the topic of Olympic censorship was brought up. The first example of the Ukrainian athlete being censored I assumed would lead into a comparison with the ex IDF soldier who has mocked a “free Palestine” online and very vocally supported what a vast majority of the world has recognized as a genocide. This wasn’t even mentioned. I am more surprised that Nato Green didn’t even bring it up.
Apple Podcasts2I want my shoesUnited States2 months ago - Come on Chris!!!
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
Apple Podcasts2Politik Kills
Japan3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #158 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #37 | United Kingdom/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #243 |  Canada/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #119 |  Australia/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #172 |  Italy/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #183 |  France/Comedy |
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This trans-global satirical podcast emphasizes humor as a lens for discussing significant political and cultural issues. Hosted primarily by a prominent comedian, it features a diverse lineup of comedians from around the world who provide sharp comedic insights on topical events. Topics frequently span political controversies, social issues, and quirky news, with a focus on current affairs delivered in a comedic format that aims to both entertain and provoke thought. Its unique blend of satire and commentary caters to listeners looking for levity amidst the often serious nature of the news.
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The Bugle launched 19 years ago and published 703 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Bugle include:
1. Anuvab Pal
2. Sara Barron
3. Josh Gondrem
4. James Nokise
5. Felicity Ward
6. Tiff Stevenson
7. Tom Ballard
8. David O'Doherty
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