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The Gargle

The Bugle
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Stanley Cups
Relationships
Potato Chips
Working While Sleeping
Literary Scandal
Volcanic Eruptions
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Dolphins
Skimpflation
Tesla

From the makers of The Bugle, this is a weekly show that skips the news pages and takes a sideways glance at the nonsense contained within the culture, celebrity, tech, science and advice sections of the news.

Alice Fraser is joined every show by two great comics from across the globe, bringing 30 minutes of smart satire alongside juvenile nonsense!

We are part of the Team Bugle subscriber channe... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Davis
Episode: Infinite monkeys | Dream chats | Cheese heist
Joz Norris
Episode: Infinite monkeys | Dream chats | Cheese heist
Pierre Novellie
Comedian and Guest Editor
The Bugle
Episode: Leafy greens | Death nuggets | Waterfall pipe
Tom Neenan
Comedian and Guest Editor
The Bugle
Episode: Leafy greens | Death nuggets | Waterfall pipe
John-Luke Roberts
Comedian and guest editor
Episode: New moon | Squid mating | Bedroom monsters
Kai Samra
Stand-up comedian and podcast guest
Episode: Culture special
Huge Davies
Stand-up comedian and podcast guest
Episode: Culture special
Josh Gondelman
Comedian and writer known for his satirical takes on various topics.
Episode: Relationships special
Tiff Stevenson
Comedian with a focus on relationship humor.
Episode: Relationships special

Host

Alice Fraser
Host and comedian known for her engaging wit and sharp comedic commentary, stemming from her background with The Bugle.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 769 ratings
  • Shame last episode. You've got to love a podcast where the man on the Clapham omnibus is a highlight!!

    Podchaser
    5
    clivethompson.ct
    a month ago
  • A delight

    Even if it was only the funny little intro segments from Alice every week, I’d still subscribe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uncle Vinny
    United States3 months ago
  • Thanks Rob.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    goatface
    3 months ago
  • Great pod

    Makes me laugh every time, love hearing different comedians, been an Alice fan since her 1st bugle

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oldhippydude
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Clever and Funny.

    So listen to it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Could_not_watch_this_movie
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The audio quality of the show is atrocious.
Alice is a gem of a podcaster, comedian, and part of a comedy crew that brings delight to my ears.
Alice is a fundamental reason I don’t miss Johnny Showbiz too terribly much.
I love the consistency of some of the sponsors.
Great humor, poor audio balance.
Please get a better sound engineer or sound editor!
Alice is perhaps the smartest comedian out there.
Makes me laugh every time, love hearing different comedians.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hired goons | Porn disposal | Hero dog
Q: Can you unpack this story about bird flu spreading to dairy cows?
Bird flu is showing up in dairy cows, potentially affecting farm workers. The underlying issue is the potential spread of the virus to the cows without proper naming conventions causing confusion.
Hired goons | Porn disposal | Hero dog
Q: Alice Tovey, you're a good boy. Can you unpack this story for us?
Scrim is a West Highland Terrier mix who has had adventurous experiences escaping from homes and eluding capture, becoming a local hero.
Lying and tech | Gen Z using AI | Shoe weasel
Q: Can you unpack this story for us?
Athena explains the story about a Stanford professor who was accused of lying in his research on misinformation.
Longevity concierge | Life votes | Ghosts dying out
Q: Can you unpack this story about ghosts dying out?
According to paranormal experts, there's been a decrease in ghost sightings which they attribute to the rise of mobile phones and the influx of new data.
Longevity concierge | Life votes | Ghosts dying out
Q: Can you unpack this story about the Le Creuset situation?
It was about a big queue at a Le Creuset sale where the police were called to manage traffic and crowd control as middle class consumers rushed for bargains.

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The show offers a humorous take on cultural absurdities and current events, steering clear of typical news reporting to instead focus on quirky stories from the realms of celebrity, technology, science, and advice. Each episode typically features a rotating cast of comic guests who bring unique perspectives and comedic flair, ensuring that discussions are not just entertaining but also rich in satire and wit. The blend of smart commentary and lighthearted humor makes the show accessible and engaging for listeners seeking laughter while still being informed about the lighter side of the news.

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1. Top Stories!
2. The Bugle
3. Realms Unknown
4. What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel
5. Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

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The Gargle launched 4 years ago and published 221 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 Gargle include:

1. Laura Davis
2. Joz Norris
3. Pierre Novellie
4. Tom Neenan
5. John-Luke Roberts
6. Kai Samra
7. Huge Davies
8. Josh Gondelman

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