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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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Episodes
  • Palestine Inaction

    Palestine Inaction
    Jul 11 2025

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    This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Ian Smith and Nish Kumar for a global dive into activism, absurdity, and the only sport where selflessness still exists (sometimes).


    🗺️ Palestine Action — protestors, direct action, and is this chat even legal? Andy, Ian and Nish break down who’s doing what, why, and whether it makes a difference.

    🏅 Meanwhile, in a move that absolutely no one saw coming (except everyone), Donald Trump has been nominated for a Nobel Prize. Yes, really. What next? A sainthood?

    🏏 And in sports, meet the world’s most selfless cricketer—proof that somewhere, deep in the heart of cricket, the spirit of the game is still alive.


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    Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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    45 mins
  • BREAKING NEWS: The Future Never Runs Out Of Money

    BREAKING NEWS: The Future Never Runs Out Of Money
    Jul 2 2025

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    This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Josie Long and Josh Gondelman for a turbulent episode stacked with big beautiful bills, endless Norwegian funds and outrageously rich pets.


    Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Ross Ramsey-Golding

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    43 mins
  • Too Much News - Bonus Edition

    Too Much News - Bonus Edition
    Jun 24 2025

    There has been so much news lately that we've had to hold back on some killer stories, so here they are - from Matcha chaos, to Jeff Bezos's wedding to female religious leaders.


    Andy is with: Tiff Stevenson, Hari Kondabolu, Felicity Ward, Neil Delamere, Alice Fraser, Tom Ballard and James Nokise.


    Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner


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    36 mins
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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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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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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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