Top Stories!
The BugleCelebrating The Bugle's best moments, this daily show takes us back through the some of the greatest stories the The Bugle has deemed newsworthy.
Featuring the best moments from Andy Zaltzman, John Oliver and guest Co-hosts
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 610 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Welcome back to Top Stories, we’re diving back into the archives, and plucking up old Top Stories from a previous issue of The Bugle. This episode from March 2022, and issue 4223 and Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Josh Gondleman, as the Bugle con... more
Welcome to Top Stories, we’re heading back to the 19th August 2019, and issue 4118, live from New Town Theatre, Edinburgh, where Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and Tom Ballard, the Top Story, the situation in Hong Kong and a football stadium full of... more
Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we dive into the Bugle archives for previous Top Stories, we’re heading back to issue 4109 now, where Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and Hari Kondabolu and the Top Story that week abortion in the USA, as t... more
Welcome to Top Stories, we’re heading back all the way to issue 129, where Andy and John Oliver ponder what you think of when you think of leadership, is it a brave blooded Terry Butcher, narcissist Kim Jong Il, or an Eastern European with a scar on ... more
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- Better than The Bugle?
It’s brilliant to hear the best of The Bugle. And sad to be reminded how the level of satire has slowly been eroding since Oliver left. Top Stories reminds us that it used to be brave and kick at everyone.
Apple Podcasts5SteppeW
Sweden3 months ago Top stories
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Now, what will it cost to get one of these made out of pun runs?
Apple Podcasts5LauraJHF
Canada3 years ago - Recycling Has Never Been Funnier
Longtime listener, occasional commenter. I am enjoying revisits to older stories that no longer hit so hard, allowing me to laugh even harder at the mental plight of my past self who had to deal with his garbage world in the annoyingly linear present. Also endearing to hear John Oliver’s velvet intonements again. I don’t know where he ended up after The Leaving but wherever it is I hope he’s finding a way to laugh again.
Apple Podcasts5The real Richie
United States4 years ago - It's Wonderful!!
It's not wonderful *only* because John Oliver is on a lot of them, but he *is*! As a latecomer to The Bugle, I'm so happy to have this look back at past highlights! ❤️❤️❤️
Apple Podcasts5WorkingHardToBeThisPoorUnited States4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #128 |  Netherlands/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #219 |  Philippines/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #246 |  New Zealand/Comedy |
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What is Top Stories! about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show curates humorous, rapid-fire takes on global news and politics, drawing on archival moments and contemporary satire. Listeners can expect sharp banter, topical riffs, and guest perspectives that skew toward international politics, culture, and media critique, delivered with a bite-sized, roll-call style that revisits classic bits while offering fresh commentary. The format often features two regulars plus rotating guest co-hosts, with a strong emphasis on humor as a lens for understanding current events and public figures. A standout angle is the blend of historical Bugle moments with modern political satire, making it appealing to fans who want smart laughs alongside incisive cultural critique.
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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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Top Stories! launched 4 years ago and published 610 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 Top Stories! include:
1. Ian Smith
2. James Nokise
3. Neil Delamere
4. Tom Ballard
5. Anuvab Pal
6. Aditi Mittal
7. Nato Green
8. Tiff Stevenson
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