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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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  • Trump needs a better jokes writer!
    Mar 25 2026

    On issue number 4373 of the Bugle, Andy is joined by Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard, as the they update on the Iran war, discuss Trump's joke writing skills, and delve into the latest controversy with the UK's Trump wannabe Nigel Farage!


    🇮🇷 Iran War Update: Andy, Nish and Tom give an update on the latest on the Iran conflict.

    🇺🇸 Trump's War Gag: The trio discuss the US president's Pearl Harbour joke to the Japanese Prime Minister.

    📱 Nigel Farage on Cameo: Andy, Nish and Tom discuss the latest news surrounding Nigel Farage and his antics on paid celebrity video sharing app Cameo!


    Andy's Links: andyzaltzman.co.uk


    Nish Kumar's Links: https://www.nishkumar.co.uk/


    Tom Ballard's Links: https://tomballard.com.au/


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    Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon.

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    48 mins
  • A Canadian politician's signed copy of certain German's book, US sequel on the Moon and the Academy Awards!
    Mar 18 2026

    On this week's Bugle, Andy is joined by Hari Kondabolu and sister Helen Zaltzman, as the three take a look at the latest news from around the globe. From a Canadian politician's resignation following the discovery he owned a signed copy of Mein Kampf, to the USA's plans to launch a new mission to return to the moon, and we catch up on the latest from the 2026 Academy Awards. It's issue 4372!


    📚 Niagara Regional Chair's Book collection: Andy, Hari and Helen uncover the controversy surrounding Niagara Regional Chair, Bob Gale and his interesting library.

    🚀 USA's Final Frontier (Again): The trio discuss the US plans to return to the moon!

    🏆 The Oscars: Andy, Hari and Helen discuss the latest from the 2026 Academy Awards.


    Andy's Links: andyzaltzman.co.uk


    Hari Kondabolu's Links: https://harikondabolu.com/


    Helen Zaltzman's Links: theallusionist.org & answermethispodcast.com


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    Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon.

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    47 mins
  • Have influencers gone too far? Trump's ex-presidential mash-up and Gnome News!
    Mar 11 2026

    On this issue 4371 of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Tiff Stevenson as they breakdown another turbulent week's news from across the globe, with the aftermath of the attacks across the Middle East, and the appointment of the new supreme leader of Iran. The trio also discuss Timothée Chalamet recent controversy, and the growing concern that the human race are too easily influenced!


    🇮🇷 Iran Update: Andy, Alice and Tiff unpack another turbulent week in the Middle East

    🩰 Timothée Chalamet put's his foot in it: The trio discuss the Marty Supreme actor following his controversial comments on Opera and Ballet!

    📱 Influencers going too far: Andy, Alice and Tiff try to get their heads around the latest influencer hack and has influencing gone too far...


    Andy's Links: andyzaltzman.co.uk


    Tiff Stevenson's Links: https://www.instagram.com/tiffstevensoncomic/?hl=en


    Alice Fraser's Links: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser + The Gargle is BACK go Watch/Listen now on the Bugle Network!


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    Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon.

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    45 mins
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Andy always delivers. Great guests. I've been following for years now. Bonus if you're a cricket fan.

The best comedy current events podcast.

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Taking the piss out of pols takes the sting out of their pathology. Just listen.

Comedians make the news almost tolerable

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I'm so glad I found this here! If you like John Oliver, you'll like this!

I Love The Bugle!!!

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Andy and his guests shine a light on the hypocrisy of the world wide trash can fire that the world's nations are descending into. It's tragic and rage-inducing, but Andy is the kind of guy to roast marshmallows over the flames. Thanks Andy!

Andy and guests deliver joy in a sad sad world.

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