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 | 727 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyNewsPolitics | |||
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It's been 10 years since the relaunch of The Bugle, and joining Andy on this, issue 4395 of The Bugle, as they did a decade ago, Nish Kumar and Hari Kondabolu! As the trio look back over the last 10 years to realise nothing has changed. Trump News, Z... more
Joining Andy on issue 4394 of The Bugle is sister Helen and Nato Green, as the trio divo into this week's news from Trump's peace talks with Russia and Ukraine to being snubbed once against for a Nobel Peace Prize. Hitler and Mussolini are back. Plus... more
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 confe... more
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, an... more
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Podcast Addict55 months agophlange- Meh
Been listening since 2012. maybe time to move on. The guffaws are further and further apart. Instead we have almost complete silence on Netanyahu, which is oddly disturbing, since certainly this figure should be mocked at least as much as Berlusconi. Instead, sadly today’s Bugle is a lot of lazy satire stereotypes like mentioning Hitler every time Germany comes up, or Stalin when Russia comes up. Hardly the cutting edge well-researched humour of the early Bugle.
Apple Podcasts3SteppeW
Sweden5 months ago - Rancid
Zionist, establishment “satire”
Apple Podcasts1JohnnyFavorite29
United Kingdom6 months ago - 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 States7 months 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 Podcasts3mike7474949United Kingdom7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #63 | United Kingdom/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #219 |  Canada/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #148 |  Australia/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #21 |  Saudi Arabia/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #37 |  Brazil/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #45 |  New Zealand/Comedy |
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This show is a fast-paced, global satirical roundtable that riffs on current events, politics, sports, and culture with a rotating cast of comedians and frequent international guests. The humor blends sharp political critique with pop-culture riffs, rapid-fire banter, and recurring in-jokes, keeping a lively pace across UK, US, and international headlines. Notable strengths include strong ensemble dynamics, high-energy hosts, and a willingness to tackle big topics with irreverent humor, which can be especially appealing to listeners who want timely, globally minded satire with witty insights. Potential listeners may value outspoken perspectives, diverse guest voices, and a playful, unapologetic approach to politics and media commentary.
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The Bugle launched 19 years ago and published 727 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. Nish Kumar
2. Hari Kondabolu
3. Helen Zaltzman
4. Nato Green
5. Catherine Bohart
6. Tom Ballard
7. Anuvab Pal
8. Alice Fraser
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