The Bugle

It's the big one! US elections, UK elections! Other weird stuff keeps happening! And we have a new number: The Zaltzprime! Andy, Alice and Anuvab start the year with a bang.Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose.PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! It's your last chance to get your name on the artwork. Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserAnuvab PalAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NOTE: Possible Santa related content not suitable for young believers. Andy is with Josh Gondelman and Alice Fraser. Well gang, we've almost made it to the end of the year. This is the week's news, sadly news continues to happen. What a joy 2023 has been.PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! It's your last chance to get your name on the artwork. Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserJosh GondelmanAnd produced by Ped Hunter, Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've solved the global climate crisis! Well done all our world leaders. Also, the UK keeps throwing cash at Rwanda and we have a tourism special. Andy is with Tiff Stevenson and Neil Delamere.PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanNeil DelamereTiff StevensonAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unheard cuts from recent Bugle shows with Andy, Alice Fraser, Stewart Lee, Felicity Ward, James Nokise and Mark Steel. We are touring the UK in the spring. Get tickets at thebuglepodcast.com. PLUS paid subscribers will get their third episode of Ask Andy in their feed next week AND Top Tier SUPER BUGLERS - you have until the end of the year to become a top tier subscriber and get your name on the artwork. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stewart Lee and Felicity Ward join Andy with a focus on the environment from a UK perspective. Icebergs, COP 28, Axolotls and the Parthenon Marbles are all in the news. A note to Josie Long to listen to this episode.PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanFelicity WardStewart LeeAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover our words of 2023, plus the latest from the Covid enquiry, the Middle East, and rats. So many rats.PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanMark SteelAlice FraserAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The APEC summit in San Francisco gets people onto the streets, except the homeless. Also, Bernie Sanders gets cross, the Middle East is very complicated, and David Cameron has a new job.Plus, is there a god?PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanNato GreenAlistair BarrieAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Echoes of History including some half-apologies, some 'legacy' issues in the Middle East, and expensive food. And, is Suella Braverman stupid? Just ask her colleagues.PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserJames NokiseAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What next for Hamas? Time to celebrate a year of Rishi? English cricket? Phew, science news! Andy is with Nish and Hari.PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanHari KondaboluNish KumarAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone has an opinion on the Middle East, but this week The Bugle also has an opinion on mannequins, robots and Pokemon.Andy is with Ria Lina and Tiff StevensonPLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanTiff StevensonRia LinaAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do audiences care about in major news weeks? Well it's not the situation in the Middle East, or the USA or Australia - it's badgers and foxes. Also, when is a Kenyan Lawyer not a lawyer? When he wins every case, apparently. Plus, cricket.PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAnuvab PalSami ShahAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A week where Russia contemplate pacifism and China make sense. Oh. Also, the US House Speaker gets Shaboinked out of office and the British Conservative receive less than positive reviews from their conference.PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserNato GreenAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special edition of the show, recorded live at the Leicester Square Theatre, profiling Britain today. Ouch, it's not good.PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserChris AddisonAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have the Gates of Hell opened? What do we do with all these rhinos? Does the UK even have a north? And who is in the bin this week? Rupert Murdoch, that's who!PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanIan SmithJosh GondelmanAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Humans in space, Bees on earth and Kim in Russia. Telling jokes about these things: Andy Zaltzman (now officially sexy), Chris Addison and Alice Fraser.PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserChris AddisonAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the point in the G20? Why is 'Bharat' controversial? Why did Brit's care about the latest convict escape? And who needs brittle concrete? Andy answers all these questions (and more) with Tom Ballard and Nish Kumar.PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanNish KumarTom BallardAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back, with a visit to the G20 summit, and ponder India's role in the world. Including: Why would India fly a rocket to the sun? Also, the writers strike is happening, and what is a lion doing on the loose in Karachi?PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserAnuvab PalAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy is recovering from the cricket so here are some brand new sections we held back, just in case, featuring Chris Addison, Hari Kondabolu, Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal. AI, mad science and Orcas all make the cut.Listen to the latest Bugle Ashes Zaltzcast and buy our new book: https://thebuglepodcast.comThe Bugle was presented and written by...Andy ZaltzmanHari KondaboluChris AddisonAlice FraserAnuvab PalAnd produced by...Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the last episode of The Bugle before the summer hiatus and it is getting hot in here as the world melts in searing heat. Will there be a world left by the time we plan to return?Away from climate collapse, the EU are dishing out hazardous chemicals, India are escaping the planet by sending a rocket to the moon, and Novak Djokovic is still bouncing his tennis ball.Listen to the latest Bugle Ashes Zaltzcast and buy our new book: https://thebuglepodcast.comThe Bugle was presented and written by...Andy ZaltzmanNish KumarChris AddisonAnd produced by...Chris Skinner and Ped Hunter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nato, sort of, commits to Ukraine, it's Zuck v Musk and major India news as high speed trains take on goats. Plus, a reading from D'Ancey LaGuarde!Listen to the latest Bugle Ashes Zaltzcast and buy our new book: http://thebuglepodcast.comThe Bugle was presented and written by...Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserAnuvab PalD'Ancey LaGuardeAnd produced by...Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.