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Talking Weaponry!

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:07:00 GMT

Joining Alice this week is Tom Neenan, as the pair jump into this week’s sub-genre deep dive, Talking Weaponry from Swordheart to Jarvis! Plus troupes on the decadent class and exploring dated narrative arcs in Minds of Er...

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The Denial Episode

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This week Andy is joined by Sara Barron and Anuvab Pal as the trio delves into the week's news in denial! From Hungary's historic election, to Sadiq Khan's claim of misinformation spreading across London. Oh and the leader of the free world posted an image of himself depicted as Jesus. All that and more on issue 4375 of The Bugle!

🇺🇸 AI Trump: The trio discuss the US president's latest AI imagery, this time with him depicted awfully similar to one Jesus Christ.

🇭🇺 Orban Out: The three jump into the latest news of Hungary's historic election and the end of Orban's 16 year reign.

🇬🇧 London's Misinformation: Andy, Sara and Anuvab chat about London's Mayor Sadiq Khan fears of misinformation spreading about the safety of the city!

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Fidel Castro steps down

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Top Stories, this week we go all the way back to issue 18, 25th of February 2008, and the news that Cigar smoking, assassination dodging, Cuban Leader Fidel Castro is finally hanging up his dictators boots.

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2017 Awards!

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Top Stories! In this episode of Top Stories we travel back in time to 2017 and issue 4054, as Andy is joined by sister Helen Zaltzman and Alice Fraser as they pick there icons of the year!

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194-year-old tortoise scam, AI learning to swear, and more on Meta!

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:12:24 GMT

On this week's Gargle, Alice is joined by Ria Lina and Allison Spittle as they get into the week's news in science and tech. From a 194-year-old tortoise scam to AI learning from us to swear! Plus the latest on Meta being held accountable. All this and more on this week's episode of The Gargle!

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This week's been rough!

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Nato Green as the they discuss Trump's latest damning tweets, and question if the world is on the brink of nuclear armageddon, they trio also chat about the US/Iran meme wars, the latest on the Artemis II mission to he moon, and Meta finally being held accountable! It's issue number 4374!

🇺🇸 Tweeting Trump: The trio discuss the US president's tweets ahead of a testing 24 hours between USA and Iran!

📱 The Meme Wars: The three delve into the unimaginable war of the memes between Iran and the USA

🌑 The Dark side of the Moon: Andy, Alice and Nato chat about the recent Artemis II mission, as humankind beat their own PB.

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It’s 2022, remember that year?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Top Stories, This week we go back to 2022, the first Bugle of the new year. Andy was joined from across the other side of the globe by Alice Fraser and James Colley.

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Question Mark?

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:36:32 GMT

Welcome to Top Stories, where we bring you the biggest news in the world years after it first happened. We’re going back to 22nd of August 2011, where John and Andy, struggling to pick one, delved into the Top Stories of that week, the US election, Idaho Butter recipes, and the ongoing developments in the future of Syria.

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Iconic Puppets in Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:07:00 GMT

Joining Alice this week is Eleanor Morton, as the pair jump into this week’s sub-genre deep dive, Puppets in Sci-Fi and Fantasy. From Jim Henson’s fantasy efforts, to Ridley Scott's Xenomorph in Alien.

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Unheard and Too Hot To Handle!

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:32:47 GMT

Bonus episode time Buglers! While Andy, take a well deserved rest from bringing you the latest slurry of frankly idiotic news. Producer Harry has rounded up a few clips from the start of 2026, that didn’t make it in the first time round, we’ve also got a clip from our voluntary subscription only show Ask Andy and a Top Story from The Bugle’s, Science and Tech pull out The Gargle, so sit back, get comfortable and enjoy. It's Bugle episode 4373A!

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Freedom!

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:28:10 GMT

Welcome back to Top Stories. We jump back to issue number 82, as Andy and John discuss Freedom, Free Speech and the modern surveillance of the western world!

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Fox News Lied?!

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:39:12 GMT

Welcome back to Top Stories. This week we go back to the 6th of March 2023, where Andy was joined by Nato Green and Josie Long as they discussed Fox News getting themselves into hot water for misreporting the 2020 presidential election, doesn’t sound like them does it and did The Bugle have something to do with it?

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The Fall of the Metaverse and the Rise of the Run-fluencer

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:07:00 GMT

On this week's Gargle, the glossy magazine pull out to The Bugle’s audio newspaper, Alice opens it with Tiff Stevenson and John Robertson, as the trio breakdown the week's news in science and tech, from the fall of the Metaverse, the wellness peptides craze and the rise of the Run-fluencers!

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Trump needs a better jokes writer!

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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!

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EVEN more on Brexit!

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:30:00 GMT

We’re back to the year 2017, and live (back then) from London, Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard. Breaking down the Top Story, of immigration and Brexit!

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Finland is just too happy!

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:30:00 GMT

We’ve plucked issue 4257 out of the archive, to unravel the Top Story back in 24th of March, 2023, Andy is joined with Tiff Stevenson, and Josh Gondleman. The story in question Finland is too happy as they top the charts for a 6th year in a row!

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Is the world Sh*tter now or back then? It's Ask Andy 19!

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:07:00 GMT

Who would win at a game of cricket a team of Maldini's or a team of Lionel Messi's, plans for a charity Bugle Pun-Run, and does Snooker need some new rules added to it? All and more in this month's Ask Andy!

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AI interfering with the creative process again! The Dr Who's missing tapes, and Music & Sci-Fi

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:07:00 GMT

Joining Alice this week is Tom Neenan, as they dive deep into the sub-genre Music in Sci-Fi, they also discuss the recently discovered missing Dr. Who tapes, and Grammarly finding themselves in hot water over AI controversy!

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A Canadian politician's signed copy of certain German's book, US sequel on the Moon and the Academy Awards!

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:30:27 GMT

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.

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ANOTHER Election?

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:30:00 GMT

It’s the 12th of June 2017, and joining Andy to chronicle the world’s news that week was sister Helen Zaltzman, and Aparna Nancherla as they breakdown the aftermath of one of the most unconvincing victories in British political history it’s the 2017, June election!

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FIRE!

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:30:00 GMT

This week we're going all the way back to almost where it all began, but not quite, issue 3, the 29th October 2007 and Andy and John Oliver, get their heads around the news that California is on FIRE!

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Gambling on real-life events, a Pyro-Arachnid murderer and a James Patterson and Mr Beast book collab!

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:07:00 GMT

On this week's Gargle, the glossy magazine pull out to The Bugle’s audio newspaper, we open it with Alice Fraser, Jackie Kashian, and James Nokise as they breakdown the week's news in science and tech, from gambling on real-life events, a man burning down his own home to deal with a spider infestation and a James Patterson and Mr Beast novel collaboration!

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Have influencers gone too far? Trump's ex-presidential mash-up and Gnome News!

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:05:18 GMT

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...

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The End of the Italian Scalian

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:30:00 GMT

Welcome to TS, we're jumping back in time to the year 2011, Monday 14th of November. To revisit the Top Story, that Italian Scalian, Silvio Berclusoni being forced out of office, disappointingly just due to the Italian economy. An end of an era.

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Money, Money, Money, MONEY!

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:30:00 GMT

It’s the 28th of January 2008, and John and Andy delve into the Top Story of the week, is the world is on the brink of an economic meltdown?

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When Fantasy turns into Sci-Fi, Pre-Jackson Lord of the Rings and the Moomins?

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:07:00 GMT

This week Alice is joined by Joz Norris as they take a deep dive into a pet peeve of Fantasy turning into Sci-Fi, they also discuss the pre-Jackson adaptations of Lord of the Rings, and a rogue reference from the Moomins by producer Harry, all that and much more on Realms Unknown!

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Iran, Trump, and Kerala goes through a name change

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:03:00 GMT

On this week of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Ria Lina and Anuvab Pal as they unpack the turbulent week just gone, with attacks across the Middle East and the death of the Ayatollah, the supreme leader of Iran. The trio discuss Trump's next moves as well as it's clear to see he hasn't taken the Nobel Peace snub very well! And there's news from India that Kerala will now on go by a new name, but don't worry it's not too hard to remember. That's Bugle issue number 4370!

🇮🇷 Iran: Andy, Ria and Anuvab unpack the turbulent week, with attacks across the Middle East

🇺🇸 Trump: The trio discuss Trump's reaction and next moves, as he remains bitter over his Nobel Peace snub

🇮🇳 Kerala Name Change: Kerala, the most popular tourist spot in the country changes it's name

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The Ukrainian Referendum

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:30:00 GMT

We jump back back in time to May 2014. Where Andy and John, discuss another dramatic week for Ukraine, as eastern citizens vote in a referendum that Russia states it won’t even recognise.

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2019 Election Special!

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:30:00 GMT

We head back to issue 4133, Friday 13th of December 2019. Andy was joined by Mark Steel, Anuvan Pal and Alice Fraser for a post election special! As Boris Johnson pips Corbyn to No.10.

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The Science behind the Chin, Hershey's degrading Chocolate, and Book Red Flags!

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:07:00 GMT

On this week's Gargle, the glossy magazine pull out to The Bugle’s audio newspaper, we open it with Alice Fraser, Josh Gondelman and James Colley, as they navigate their way through the Science behind the Human Chin, the angry letter to Hershey's from a grandson of a chocolate magnate, and the possible red flags in what your reading!

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Cyprus is in Trouble

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:30:00 GMT

We’re travelling back to the year 2013, and Cyprus is in big trouble. Who’s going to bail them out? Well we know that now, don’t we.

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Britain is F**ked (special 15th Anniversary live shows)

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:15:42 GMT

Today's delve into the archive is taken from a mix of our 15th Anniversary live shows in Birmingham & Glasgow, with Bugle legends, Helen Zaltsman, Nish Kumar, Alice Fraser, Nato Green and Neil Delamere. The Top Story the same as the Top Stories either side of this issue, Britain is Fucked!

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Moving Cities, Lord of the Rings Rewatch, and Questioning the Monarchy in the World of Fantasy!

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:07:00 GMT

This week Alice is joined by Nate Crowley as they deep dive into Moving Cities, they also discuss introducing the next generation to the Lord of the Rings, and how to perfect the best eat-along-watch-along! Plus the pair question the role of monarchy in the world of fantasy.

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Munich Security Conference, Cuban Cigar Crisis and RFK and the Toilet Seat

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:30:00 GMT

On this week of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Nato Green and sister Helen Zaltzman, as they jump into this week's news, from the Munich Security Conference, the Cuban Cigar Crisis, and RFK's toilet seat revelations. In other news the three touch on the further controversy of the Winter Olympics and the end of a 2 decade long pair of tights...sad times!

🇩🇪 Munich Security Conference: Andy, Nato and Helen, get to grips with the recent Munich Security Conference!

🇺🇸 RFK: Andy, Nato and Helen, get there heads around the latest revelation from RFK and his cocaine sniffing habits.

🧦 End of an Era: Finally, the group reflect on an End of an Era, as a women's tights that have lasted over 2 decades finally perish. The perfect metaphor for the world right now?

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Viral MEGA Smash!

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:30:00 GMT

Let’s go back to 22nd of December 2008 now. Andy and John, get into the Christmas spirit with the news of the viral internet moment of President Bush having a pair of shoes thrown at him…it’s Bugle issue 57!

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Wake up! Berlusconi just been punched in the face with a ceramic cathedral

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:30:00 GMT

In December 2009, John and I woke up elated to the news that many Italians felt was coming, Berlusconi had just been hit by a ceramic Duomo di Milano.

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The Gargle is BACK!

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:07:00 GMT

WE ARE BACK

That’s right The Gargle is back, the glossy magazine pull out to The Bugle’s audio newspaper for a visual world is back, and better than ever. Join Alice, and guest hosts Alison Spittle and John Luke Roberts as they bring you all of the latest from the world of science and technology.

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Starmer on the ropes, Trump's social media antics and Olympians resulting to penis enlargement to win big!

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT

On this week of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Neil Delamere and Alice Fraser, as they delve into the week's news, from the latest on Peter Mandelson, to the growing pressure on the PM, Kier Starmer. Elsewhere in the world, the trio touch on the controversy shrouding the winter Olympics and Donald Trump's social media antics!

🇬🇧 Mandelson and Starmer: Andy, Neil and Alice, get to grips with the latest Mandelson headline, and weather time might be up for the PM.

⛷️ Controversy at the Winter Olympics : Andy, Neil and Alice, get to grips with the latest controversy surrounding the winter olympics, as some athletes result to penis enlargement to give themselves the edge on their competition.

📱 Trump's Social Media: Finally, the trio break down the latest 'racist' thing to come out the White House, this time a meme shared by the president himself!

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A Crimean identity crisis

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:06:12 GMT

Welcome to Top Stories, it’s time to visit Bugle issue 263, back on the 24th of March, 2014. Crimea are having an identity crisis, it’s a confusing time, as tensions between the US and Russia grow. I guess it goes to show you somethings never change.

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Wikipedia Blackout

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:30:00 GMT

Back again to the year we hosted the Olympics, 2012 and it’s a dark day as Wikipedia, Reddit and the Cheezburger network go down over SOPA laws.

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Ask Andy is BACK!

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

What sport would be Andy's favourite in a world where cricket didn't exist? And Is there a possible return of The Department? And we learn more about Andy and Chris' old video gaming habits. All and more in this episode of Ask Andy!

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Urban Fantasy, Fish Out of Water Tropes, and Giving up Waiting for a Next Instalment

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:07:00 GMT

This week Alice is joined by Patrick Lenton to talk everything Urban Fantasy, from Rivers of London to Twelve Months. Stick around to the end for a special announcement!

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Melania hits the Big Screen, Starmer's trip to China and a Potential back-up planet found?

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT

On this week of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Anuvab Pal and Sara Barron, as they navigate through the week's biggest and strangest stories, from Melania Trump's movie release, the new Springsteen number, Starmer's trip to China and a potentially habitable new planet has been discovered 146 light-years away – but it may be -70C

🎥 Melania Hits the Big Screen: Andy, Anuvab and Sara, get to grips with the latest blockbuster out of the US, as the first lady's new $75 million Amazon film launches to empty seats and faint praise in NYC

🇨🇳 Starmer's China Visit: The three talk on Starmer's much anticipated visit to China, as he discussed Trump, Healthcare, Visas, and Whisky. Oh and his new love of TikTok!

🪐 Potentially Habitable New Planet: Finally, there is excitement, as scientists say that they've found an Earth-size planet, that has a ‘50% chance of residing in the habitable zone’ of its sun-like star.

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Guess who’s back, back again!

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:30:00 GMT

It's Top Stories, it’s Monday 16th of July 2012, and it's the return of bunga bunga party specialist, Silvo Berlusconi.

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28 Days Later sequels, Good Doctors, Bad Doctors and Comedic Doctors and an insight into writing processes!

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:25:11 GMT

Alice is joined by Tom Neenan as they chat their way through 28 Days Later sequels, Good Doctors, Bad Doctors and Comedic Doctors, as well as an insight into writing processes!

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Happy Death-aversary

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:30:00 GMT

We’re going back to the year 2012, the 7th of May. Join Andy and John reminisce about the one year death-aversary of Osama Bin-Laden and the lack of celebratory stationary.

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Gravity conspiracies, Netflix's daring documentary, and a new portrait of Robert Burns: it's episode 4366 of The Bugle!

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT

In this week’s Bugle Andy is joined by Tiff Stevenson and Josh Gondelman, as they discuss the week's biggest stories, from NASA debunking gravity conspiracies, Netflix's new daring documentary with free climber Alex Honnold, more on the unfolding events from the US and the new portrait of Scottish poet Robert Burns.

🍏 Gravity Conspiracy: Andy, Tiff and Josh, get their heads around the latest conspiracy theory, that gravity is to end for 7 seconds. They also throw in some of their own for good measure.

🧗 Netflix Daring Doc: Netflix's newly released doc, follows solo climber, Alex Honnold as he attempts to climb the 101 story Taiwan Skyscraper with no equipment!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Robert Burns' New Angle: The gang break down the discovery of a new portrait of Robert Burns, fittingly the morning after Burns Night.

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The ‘F’ Rating

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:30:00 GMT

It's a family affair Top Stories this week! As Andy is I’m joined by his sister Helen Zaltzman, as they catch up on what IMDB did for International Women’s Day, and their introduction to their new ‘F’ rating.

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One Hundred and Eighty!

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:30:00 GMT

Welcome to Top Stories! On January 13th, 2012, Andy and John, tucked into the Great British Bullshitery, and got their teeth into the studies that Great Britain is full of liars!

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Witches, their Archetypes and the new Dresden Files

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:01:00 GMT

Alice is joined by Eleanor Morton as they delve into the world of Witches, exploring all types of the Witch archetype and discuss the release of the latest novel in the Dresden Files!

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London Crime on the Down, Party swapping and Trump trying to buy Greenland - it's THE BUGLE 4365!

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:52:11 GMT

This week on The Bugle, Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal, as they discuss Trump's Greenland spending spree, London's crime rate lowering, and a women busted for drugs, found in a bag labelled "Does Not Contain Drugs"

🇺🇸 Trump on Greeland: Andy, Alice and Anuvab breakdown Trump's old fashioned approach to trying to buy other people's land

💂 London's Crime on the Down: London's crime rate falling to it's lowest in a decade, but at what cost?

🇬🇧 Reform's Big New Signing: The three also break down Robert Jenrick's controversial move from the Tory Party to Nigel Farage's Reform.

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What is America’s red line?

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:30:40 GMT

We’re going all the way back to the year, 2013. To the month of September to episode 245!

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Worst Comeback EVER

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:30:00 GMT

Let’s visit August 2021 now…. Alice Fraser and Tiff Stevenson joined Andy to explore the collapse of an entire nation. It’s Bugle issue - 4202 - Worst Comeback EVER.

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New Year, Same Ol' USA

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This week’s Bugle is a US Special, hard not to be at the moment. Kick starting 2026, Andy Zaltzman joined by Nish Kumar, and Nato Green try to navigate their way through what might be the worst start to a year since, well since 2025.

🇺🇸 USA's Capture of Maduro: Andy, Nish and Nato, get their teeth into the breaking news of the US's capture of the Venezuelan president.

🇺🇸 Even More Trump News: Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to do… even more of whatever it is he’s doing now. As we delve into his plans and reasons for taking Greenland.

🇺🇸 The Tragedy in Minnesota: Finally, we touch upon the tragic events that unravelled in Minnesota, and try to, like the rest of the world, make sense of it all.

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Lost, The Mist and other controversial endings

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Alice starts the New Year joined by the fantastic Tom Neenan as they discuss the endings that stuck their landing, and endings that audience screaming at the thier TV sets!

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Bush brings chaos to the Middle East

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:30:00 GMT

We’re going way back now to January 2008. Andy and John had much to discuss as President Bush continued his meddling in the Middle East. It’s Bugle issue 12.

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The Sistine Chapel: The Original PornHub

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:30:00 GMT

November 2022 now, and a live Bugle - just as the UK was reeling in the wake of Liz Truss. Helen Zaltzman and Nish Kumar joined Andy for Bugle issue 4245 - The Sistine Chapel: The Original PornHub.

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2026 Rumours // Gossip // Hearsay

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Alice has an important update about what's to come in 2026

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THE BUGLE REVIEWS 2025, PART 2

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:01:00 GMT

What a year it was. Here's the 2nd part of our 2025 review, which feels like a million years ago in this current news cycle.

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Satan Destroys America!

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT

In November 2020 Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Nato Green as the world tried to get its head around an incomprehensible US election. It’s Bugle issue 4172, Satan Destroys America!

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Appendage

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:30:00 GMT

We’re going back to February 2009 and Producer Tom was at the Helm for a reflective Bugle. Some of Andy and John’s previously unheard clips made up Bugle issue 64A - Appendage.

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Exciting things in 2026 // The Odyssey // Disclosure Day

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Alice Fraser is joined by Chris Skinner as they look ahead to 2026 and discuss the exciting forthcoming releases in the sci-fi and fantasy realms.

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WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?

The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida - Shehan Karunatilaka

Fire Boy - Sami Shah

FILM The Grinch

FILM Mary Poppins

TROPE ON A ROPE

FILM Disclosure Day

COMING UP IN 2026

A Trade of Blood - Robert Jackson Bennett

Platform Decay - Martha Wells

Queen Demon - Martha Wells

Dungeon Crawler Carl - Matt Dinniman

Operation Bounce House - Matt Dinniman

TV A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight

FILM Twins

Twelve Months - Jim Butcher

TV Silo

The Tapestry of Fate - Shannon Chakraborty

Wolf Worm - T. Kingfisher

FILM The Odyssey

TV Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85

TV Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen

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Zelensky's Tight Sixteen

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT

March 2022 now, and Andy was with Mark Steel and Hari Kondabolu to reflect on Volodymyr Zelensky's plea to US Congress. It’s Bugle issue 4224, Zelensky's Tight 16.

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THE BUGLE REVIEWS 2025, PART 1

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:01:00 GMT

What a year it has been Buglers. To truly make sense of this last 12 months we're taking a month by month look at what just happened. January to June went a bit like this.

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Daddy Daddy, Please Don't Leave

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT

Time to visit January 2021 now - and a special Bugle episode with Andy and Nish as they, like the rest of us, struggled to come to terms with the year we had just had. It’s Bugle issue 4179 - Daddy Daddy, Please Don't Leave.

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Rage Bait Bugle (Bumper Edition!)

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Recorded live in Melbourne, this week’s Bugle is a full-throttle Rage bait Special, with Andy Zaltzman joined by Lloyd Langford, Sami Shah, and Alice Fraser to chew through the year’s biggest stories with fury, confusion, and jokes of questionable legality.

🇦🇺 Australia: We confront the latest tragedies in Australia, and try (with limited success) to process them through satire, empathy, and yelling into the void.

🇺🇸 Trump News: Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to do… whatever it is he’s doing now. We attempt to identify it, label it, and possibly quarantine it.

📁 Epstein: We dig a little deeper into what we do and don’t know — and why this story refuses to go away.

📆 And we rummage through some of the other best (and worst) stories of 2025, because there’s always more. Always. Angry, funny, cathartic — this is The Bugle doing what it does best, in front of a live Australian audience.

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Christmas // Hogfather // It's A Wonderful Life

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Rejoice! For Tom Neenan joins Alice Fraser for a special festive episode 46 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!

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Ou Est Le Buffoon?

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

September 2021 now, and Tiff Stevenson and Josh Gondelman joined Andy as Boris Johnson did his best to embarrass us all at the UN. It’s Bugle issue 4206 - Ou Est Le Buffoon?

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What's that *** Doing?

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT

In February 2018 we brought you a special live Bugle. Nish and Alice joined Andy on stage to countdown the days to Britain taking back control. It’s Bugle issue 4060 – What's that Aunt Doing?

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Narnia // Stranger Things // Space Jesus

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Dive into your nearest wardrobe and enjoy Eleanor Morton and Alice Fraser on episode 45 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!

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Eleanor Morton - Life Lessons From Historical Women

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Geertcha

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Let’s visit March 2017 now. Hari Kondabolu joined Andy to discuss some good-ish news from the Netherlands. It’s Bugle issue 4021 - Geertcha.

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Tony The Tiger Rest In Peace

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT

We’re going back to a moment in time now just before the world changed forever. October 2016, and Americans were soon to be heading to the polls. Hari Kondabolu joined me to try and get our heads round what was happening. It’s Bugle issue 4001 – Tony The Tiger RIP.

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Unfiction // Dinotopia // Implausibly large ribcages

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:28:35 GMT

A very welcome return for SFF author Nate Crowley as he joins Alice Fraser for episode 44 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!

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The Twice-Dead King: Omnibus - Nate Crowley

Notes from Small Planets - Nate Crowley

NEWS

FILM The Magic Faraway Tree

Enid Blyton - The Magic Faraway Tree

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?

FILM Batman

TV Jurassic World: Chaos Theory

Gumnut Babies - May Gibbs

Wallet Babies - May Gibbs

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie - May Gibbs

King’s Watch series - Mark Hayden

TROPE ON A ROPE

Implausibly large ribcages

GAME Subnautica

GAME Borderlands

FILM Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

FILM Godzilla vs Kong

Perdido Street Station - China Miéville

Shadow of the Gods series - John Gwynne

Looming roar monsters

SUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - Unfiction / fictional non-fiction

Dinotopia series - James Gurney

Expedition - Wayne Barlowe

PODCAST Revolutions - Mike Duncan

The World of Kong: A Natural History of Skull Island - Weta Workshop

FILM King Kong

GAME Neuorocracy

Notes from Small Planets - Nate Crowley

MINES OF URRGH

The Years of Rice and Salt - Kim Stanley Robinson

TV Wolf Hall

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Dirty Bankers

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT

Let’s visit July 2012 now. UK Banking standards were on the brink of a new era - thanks to another scandal. It’s Bugle issue 201 - Dirty bankers.

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Make Movies Great Again! - The Bugle

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Recorded live in Brisbane, Australia, this week’s Bugle sees Andy Zaltzman joined on stage by Nish Kumar and Alice Fraser for a high-energy international tour of scandal, chaos, and cinematic derangement.

🇦🇺 Australia News: The country is rocked by the unthinkable — a Wiggles drug scandal. Plus, an Australian PM finally does something.

🇬🇧 UK Politics: Back in Britain, there’s fresh chaos and alleged racism in Westminster. Standards continue their long retreat into the sea (just off the coast of Clacton).

🇺🇸 Trump News: And in America, Donald Trump appears to be greenlighting movies. Yes, really. With Rush Hour 4 apparently on the table, Hollywood has reached a new constitutional crisis.

It's a Bugle live classic!

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Deep Space 9

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT

Now we’re visiting a momentous Bugle. The last ever Bugle recorded for The Times newspaper. It was December 2011 and the future was looking uncertain for this audio newspaper. It’s Bugle issue 176 - Deep Space Nine.

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Choose Your Own Adventure // Fighting Fantasy // Spider-Man

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT

The brilliant Joz Norris joins Alice Fraser this week for episode 43 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!

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NEWS

TV Stargate

The Will Of The Many - James Islington

The Strength Of The Few - James Islington

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?

GAME Spirit Island

Raven Scholar - Antonia Hodgson

All Fours - Miranda July

The 13th Witch - Mark Hayden

SUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - Choose Your Own Adventure

SHOW The Dark Room - John Robertson

Fighting Fantasy series - Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone

FILM Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

Dungeon Crawler Carl - Matt Dinniman

FILM Groundhog Day

Vulcanverse - Dave Morris and Jamie Thomson

To Be Or Not To Be - Ryan North

Romeo And/Or Juliet - Ryan North

GRAPHIC NOVEL: Star Trek: Lower Decks - Warp Your Own Way - Ryan North

COMIC SERIES The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl - Ryan North

MINES OF URRGH

Spider-Man

Conan series - Robert E. Howard

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More Mayhem

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT

In April 2011 The Bugle returned after a brief spring break, to mop up the detritus left in our absence. It’s Bugle 148 - Mayhem Update.

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Andy for President? It's Ask Andy 17!

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Would President Andy add cricket to the US constitution? Has Andy been replaced by an imposter? It's all answered in this episode of Ask Andy.

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Obama gives Brown a rubbish gift

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:30:00 GMT

Today we go back to Bugle issue 66. It was March 2009, and US/UK relations were in the Top Story slot - for an episode titled Obama gives Brown a rubbish present.

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Bonus Bugle: John Oliver meets Nish and Alice, and other exclusives

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:11:45 GMT

Here's what happened when Alice Fraser and Nish Kumar finally teamed up with John Oliver!

Plus: COP 30, the World Cup, and other unheard stories

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Iterations // The Running Man // King Kong

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Alice Fraser is joined this week by Tom Neenan for episode 42 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!

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NEWS

A Feast of Crows - George RR Martin

GAME Zombies, Run

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?

FILM The Running Man

The Will of the Many - James Islington

The Strength of the Few - James Islington

Altered Carbon - Richard Morgan

TV Tumble Leaf

SUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - Iterations

FILM The Running Man

FILM The Long Walk

TV IT: Welcome To Derry

FILM The Fly

FILM Alien

FILM Aliens

FILM Nosferatu

Circe - Madelline Miller

Song of Achilles - Madelline Miller

Stone Blind - Natalie Haynes

Spinning Silver - Naomi Novik

FILM King Kong

MINES OF URRGH

FILM King Kong

TV Doctor Who - The Power of Kroll

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Australians touching the Queen

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:30:00 GMT

We’re going a long way back now - to Bugle episode 8, in March 2007. Andy and John were taking a look at election results Down Under - for an episode titled, Australians keep touching the Queen.

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George AI Martin? Is it art? Realms Unknown...

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Alice is joined by Kate Samas to discuss the latest in speculative fiction, including an accusation that the latest George RR Martin release has AI generated art.

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Sark finally gets democracy

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:30:00 GMT

I’m cranking my time machine up to the max now to take you back to January 2008 - when George W Bush was still US President. It’s Bugle issue 13 - After 443 years Sark finally gets democracy.

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Andy's Random News Balls - The Bugle

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Josh Gondelman and Anuvab Pal for an episode bursting with chaos, tangents, and stories so random they feel algorithmically generated.

As Andy prepares to fly to Australia for The Ashes, the big question is: is he even slightly focused? The evidence suggests no.

🎯 TOP STORY – RANDOM NEWS ROUND-UP:

🏆 Cheating Pub Quiz News — Move over Louvre heist! The latest great intellectual crime spree takes place in a British pub, and it involves phones, trivia, and moral collapse.

🪙 American Coin News — The US Mint has been busy. Or weird. Or both. We examine America’s ongoing attempt to turn currency into a stand-up routine.

🤖 Russian Robot News — Russia unveils a robot. Or a “robot.” Or a man in a tinfoil box. The details are, frankly, inconclusive.

🇺🇸 Trump News — Because of course there is.

A dizzying tour of the world’s oddest headlines — just another day at The Bugle.

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Goal!

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

You know Andy’s brain is never far from sport. So in June 2014 Bugle issue 272 celebrated the Brazil World Cup.

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Joe the plumber Vs Barack Obama

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:30:00 GMT

Time to visit Bugle issue 49, way back in 2008. US election debates between Barack Obama and John McCain made it to the Top Story slot, in an episode titled Joe the plumber now regrets chatting with Barack Obama.

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The Blue Wave, The Big Tantrum & The BBC - It's Bugle 4360!

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Helen Zaltzman and Josie Long for an episode awash with political upheaval, mild optimism, and existential dread.

🌊 The Blue Wave: Across the US, progressives are making surprising gains — including Zohran Mamdani’s win in NYC. But how long before the wave meets the usual breakwater of bureaucracy?

🎙️ Trump vs the BBC: In a glorious meltdown that will echo through press rooms for decades, Donald Trump loses it live on air. Andy brings us a world-exclusive “interview” with The Don himself — because if you can’t get him in person, you can always get him in parody.

🔥 The End of the World (Slowly): Climate, conflict, capitalism — the apocalypse is on layaway, but it’s still coming. Don’t worry, there’s time to panic later.

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Villains as heroes // Plur1bus // Improvised crampons

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Tom Neenan joins Alice Fraser this week for episode 40 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!

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WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?

FILM Predator: Badlands

Queen Demon - Martha Wells

The Flashman Papers - George MacDonald Fraser

TV Plur1bus - Vince Gilligan

SUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - Villains as heroes

Ender’s Game - Orson Scott Card

Dune - Frank Herbert

FILM Jurassic Park

FILM A Nightmare on Elm Street

FILM Child’s Play

FILM Full Metal Jacket

FILM Apocalypse Now

FILM Saving Private Ryan

FILM Wolf Creek

TV Dexter

Hannibal

MINES OF URRGH

FILM Wanted

The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant - Stephen R. Donaldson

FILM The Flintstones

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Theresa May's ruined leopard print

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT

We’re going to visit June 2017 now. It might have been summer in the UK - but things weren’t looking very sunny. Tiff Stevenson and Tom Ballard joined Andy for Bugle issue 4035 - Theresa May has ruined leopard print.

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Know Us By Our Knobbly Fruit

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:30:00 GMT

The Lisbon Treaty now - remember that? June 2008 and we were all on the edges of our seats as European leaders took a crucial vote. It’s Bugle issue 34 - You Will Know Us By Our Knobbly Fruit.

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Did You Ever Think We'd Last This Long? It's Ask Andy

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:01:00 GMT

Andy and Chris are joined by special guest Helen Zaltzman for an 18th birthday edition of Ask Andy.

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Space Junk, Big Trains & Hot Potatoes - Bugle 4359

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:01:00 GMT

The Bugle turns 18 — and we’re not done celebrating yet! In Part 2 of our birthday special, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Nish Kumar to take a sideways look at some of the week’s more alternative headlines.

🚆 UK News: Double-decker trains could be coming to Britain — but is it a great leap forward, or just a taller disaster waiting to happen?

🛰️ Australian News: Space junk keeps falling from the sky. Should we be worried, or is this just nature’s way of redecorating the Outback?

📚 Online News: Wikipedia turns out to be even stranger than you remember — and possibly more reliable than your uncle’s Facebook feed.

🥔 Bugle Hot Potato: Producer Chris Skinner finally reveals the results of our first-ever Bugle audience survey, and the findings are… troubling, hilarious, and statistically unsound.

🎉 It’s been 18 years of world events, weird news, and questionable analysis — and somehow we’re still here.

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Ontologypunk // RimWorld // RoboCop

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Writer and podcaster Nate Crowley joins Alice Fraser this week for episode 39 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!

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NEWS

TV The Witcher

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?

GAME RimWorld - Odyssey

Queen Demon - Martha Wells

TV Severance

TROPE ON A ROPE

FILM Jurassic Park

TV Once Upon A Time

SUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - Dead POV characters/Ontologypunk

Ghost Story - Jim Butcher

Rivers of London series - Ben Aaronovitch

Shawn McGuire

Gideon the Ninth - Tamsyn Muir

Nona the Ninth - Tamsyn Muir

Twice Dead King series - Nate Crowley

The Death and Life of Schneider Wrack - Nate Crowley

FILM RoboCop

MINES OF URRGH

The Amtrak Wars - Patrick Lilley

Tomorrow When the War Began - John Marsden

The Once and Future King - T. H. White

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Will China rule the world?

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:30:00 GMT

Have you ever wished you could get a glimpse into the future? Well now - we’re going back in time, to a time when Andy and John were looking into the future. Confused? Me too. It’s Bugle issue 84 - Will China rule the world in the future?

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Greek Tragedy

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:30:00 GMT

We’re heading back to November 2011 now. Things were getting dramatic in Greece - giving us the perfect title for Bugle issue 171 - A Greek Tragedy.

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Warships of the Caribbean - With John Oliver

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:01:00 GMT

This week, Andy is joined by special guest John Oliver for a very special reunion episode of The Bugle.

🏛️ From the White House: The latest updates from the most powerful building in the world — still home to confusion, scandal, and policy made via impulse tweet.

🎨 The Louvre Heist: Art! Intrigue! Security guards on lunch! We break down the most stylish theft of the year and ask the big question: if you steal art ironically, does it count?

📻 Bugle Nostalgia: Andy and John take a stroll down Bugle memory lane, reminiscing about the early days of international nonsense, awkward satire, and moments that aged about as well as a banana in the sun.

Expect high-brow theft, low-brow politics, and top-tier Bugle chemistry.

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Portals // Frankenstein // Vorkosigan Saga

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Tom Neenan joins Alice Fraser this week for episode 38 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast Realms Unknown!

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NEWS

COMIC/FILM/TV Something Is Killing The Children

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?

FILM Frankenstein

TROPE ON A ROPE

A Series of Unfortunate Events - Lemony Snicket

FILM Apocalypse Now

TV Arcane

FILM Doctor Who: The Movie

SUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - Portals

Alice in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll

Vorkosigan Saga series - Lois McMaster Bujold

GAME Portal 2

FILM Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves

TV Doctor Who - Nightmare of Eden

TV Doctor Who - Timelash

TV Sliders

TV Stargate SG-1

The Subtle Knife - Philip Pullman

Hyperion Cantos series - Dan Simmons

MINES OF URRGH

The Magic Faraway Tree - Enid Blyton

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Vote-ageddon

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:30:00 GMT

Love a political blooper? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Gordon Brown put his foot well and truly in it in April 2010. It’s Bugle issue 113 - Countdown to Vote-ageddon.

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Goodbye George Bush and Hello Barack Obama

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:30:00 GMT

The Bugle’s turning 18, getting us all a little misty-eyed as we look back at how our baby’s grown over the years. We’re going back to January 2009 now for the inauguration of President Obama, from Bugle 60 - Goodbye George Bush and Hello Barack Obama

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No Kings, and Barely a Prince

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:40:00 GMT

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tom Ballard and Ria Lina for another round of international nonsense.

👑 TOP STORY: Prince Andrew has officially been fired. We look at what happens when a royal loses his job — and his headed notepaper.

🇬🇧 OTHER UK NEWS: China has threatened the UK following the collapse of a major trial and some truly diplomatic chaos. But why are they targeting dweebs called Chris? And does this extend to The Bugle’s own producers? (We hope not, Chris.)

🇺🇸 US NEWS: No Kings! Americans are once again protesting monarchy — real, imagined, and symbolic. It’s a weird time to love liberty and hate coronations.

🤸 SPORTS NEWS: Indonesia has banned Israel from gymnastics competition, sparking debates that require some serious mental gymnastics to follow.

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Words of Power // Magic of Language // Earthsea

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Myq Kaplan joins Alice Fraser this week for another sci-fi and fantasy packed episode of Realms Unknown!

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WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?

Piranesi - Susanna Clarke

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell - Susanna Clarke

Antkind - Charlie Kaufman

Babel - RF Kuang

TROPE ON A ROPE

Exhalation: Stories - Ted Chiang

FILM Looper

TV Buffy the Vampire Slayer

SUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - words of power

The Books of Earthsea by Ursula K Le Guin

Rumplestiltskin - Jacob and Willhelm Grimm

Dylan Brody - Merlyn’s Mistake

GAME Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss

GAME Myst

TV Star Trek

MINES OF URRGH

COMIC/TV The Boys - Garth Ennis

COMIC/TV Preacher - Garth Ennis

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World Leading Content

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT

The Bugle comes of age this month - so we’re heading back in time to the early days to take a look at how the greatness began. Episode 42 now - it was August 2008 and World leaders were doing their best to help us out with content.

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Volcano Love

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:30:00 GMT

We’re feeling nostalgic here at the Bugle as we approach our 18th anniversary. So we’re diving deep into the archives - this time with Bugle issue 30, titled Volcano Porn.

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Can Russian AI get thrown out of Windows?

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Hari Kondabolu and Alice Fraser for another round of global absurdity and barely contained disbelief.

🕊️ We begin in the Middle East, where “peace” has apparently broken out — at least according to the press releases. But what’s Trump’s role in it all, and can a man who once tried to buy Greenland really solve millennia of conflict?

🤖 Then we dive into the weird world of AI, where influencer Tilly Norwood is reshaping tech headlines, ethics, and possibly humanity’s sanity.

🦁 In animal news, we meet pescatarian lions — proving that even apex predators can try a new diet (or are just really bad hunters).

👮‍♂️ And in South Korea, a holographic police officer is now on duty. Finally, a cop who can’t arrest you but can give you nightmares.

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Fan fiction // Alchemised // Alan Moore

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT

It's an Alice-only special this week on Realms Unknown!

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NEWS

APP Sora 2

FILM Barbie

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?

Damned Whores and God’s Police - Anne Summers

Queen Demon - Martha Wells

The Last Hour Between Worlds - Melissa Carusso

Sixteen Ways To Defend a Walled City - K.J. Parker

TROPE ON A ROPE

Being able to cut a chain with a sword

SUB-GENRE DEEP DIVE - Fan fiction

Manacled - SenLinYu

Alchemised - SenLinYu

COMIC The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen - Alan Moore

Sun Eater series - Christopher Ruocchio

FILM Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Licence Expired: The Unauthorised James Bond - Madeline Ashby and David Nickle

COMIC Watchmen - Alan Moore

COMIC Supreme - Alan Moore

COMIC Tom Strong - Alan Moore

COMIC Neonomicon - Alan Moore

COMIC Providence - Alan Moore

COMIC The Courtyard - Alan Moore

COMIC Jack Staff - Paul Grist

COMIC Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

COMIC Michael Fiffe - Copra

Twilight series - Stephanie Meyer

Fifty Shade of Grey - E.L. James

A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J Maas

AUDIOBOOK A Passion For Passion - Alice Fraser. Buy NOW!

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Empire Strikes Back

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:55:58 GMT

As we approach the Bugle’s 18th birthday we’re heading way back to the beginning - well almost. Episode 2 of the Bugle now, and a proposed rekindling of the British Empire took the Top Story slot.

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Platypus on the Menu

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:30:00 GMT

Time for a Christmas Bugle now. Tom Ballard and Lloyd Langford joined Andy on stage in December 2021, for a live show with a typically festive crowd. It’s Bugle issue 4215 - Platypus on the Menu.

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We made a hit book, and saw none of the money! Chris and Alice Unleashed!!! B'Ankruptcy Edition

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Chris and Alice tell the story of their experiences around Alice's hit book A Passion For Passion. A book that has generated over £50,000 in sales (maybe much more), yet we have barely seen a Penny. We tell the story of the publishers Unbound and Boundless who collapsed in debt, having failed to deliver for us (and a bunch of other authors).

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This Episode is Tr*mp Free! - Bugle 4355

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:30:00 GMT

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Helen Zaltzman for a transcendental episode of The Bugle — one that’s proudly, intentionally, and gloriously Trump-free.

👼 We turn our attention to higher beings — spiritual, celestial, and possibly bureaucratic. Are they watching us? Guiding us? Or just muting Earth’s notifications?

🐒 In animal news, we ponder what our furry co-inhabitants might think of humanity’s latest efforts at intelligence — artificial or otherwise.

💘 And speaking of which… relationships with AI. Love in the time of algorithms: when your soulmate’s a chatbot and your toaster knows too much.

Expect enlightenment, existential dread, and at least one argument about whether your phone is judging you.

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Zelensky’s Tight 16

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT

In March 2022 it was feeling tricky to look on the bright side. Mark Steel and Hari Kondabolu joined Andy in some group hand-wringing. It’s Bugle issue 4224 - Zelensky’s Tight 16.

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Beauty & the Beast

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:30:00 GMT

Let’s go back to May 2021 now. There was an all too familiar topic in the Top Story Slot. Helen Zaltzman and Alice Fraser joined Andy for Bugle issue 4194 - Beauty & the Beast.

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Sorry Iran, it's Cost-No - Bugle 4354

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:30:00 GMT

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Josh Gondelman and James Nokise for a satirical sprint through the week’s most surreal headlines.

🇺🇸 Trump at the UN — the world’s most chaotic diplomat-in-chief takes his brand of bluster to the global stage. What did he say this time, and did anyone manage to stay awake?

🐒 In Palau, macaques are making mischief—proof that not all international crises involve humans (though these monkeys are giving it a good go).

⛳ And at the Ryder Cup, golf’s most polite competition turns into a not-so-polite chaos-fest. Who lost their cool? Who lost their balls? And how did it all go so very wrong?

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Post-colonial Africa // Alien: Earth // District 9

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Tom Neenan joins Alice Fraser this week for another sci-fi and fantasy packed episode of Realms Unknown!

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NEWS

TV Doctor Who

PLAY Amadeus

GAME Fortnite

TV The Boys

TV Peacemaker

FILM A Nightmare On Elm Street

FILM Longlegs

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING?

Alien:Earth

MINES OF UURGH

The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins

PLAY Harry Potter & The Cursed Child

SUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - Post-colonial African sci fi and fantasy meeting Western Anglosphere markets

TV Doctor Who - The Story and the Engine

Rosewater - Tade Thompson (from the Wormwood trilogy)

Black Leopard, Red Wolf - Marlon James

FILM District 9

FILM Elysium

FILM Dirty Computer - Janelle Monae

Out There Screaming - Jordan Peele

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Boris Breaks the News Cycle

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:51:55 GMT

The Bugle was live at the Leciester Square Theatre in October 2022. Alice Fraser, Ria Lina and Tiff Stevenson joined Andy as Britain plunged to a new low. It’s Bugle issue 4244 - Boris Breaks the News Cycle.

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The Final Billion Years

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:30:00 GMT

In March 2021 Andy was with Josh Gondelman and Alice Fraser to take a look at the future of the human race. It’s Bugle issue 4185 - The Final Billion Years.

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What a State - Bugle 4353

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 03:01:00 GMT

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Nish Kumar and Sara Barron for a globe-spanning episode of satire, scandal, and despair.

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🇺🇸 In the US, late-night comedy takes a hit as Jimmy Kimmel gets cancelled—we unpack what it says about culture, politics, and the endless churn of outrage.

🇬🇧 Across the pond, Donald Trump visits the UK, oh please.

🇵🇸 And Palestine, what a state.

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Installing buttons // Katherine Rundell // Harry Potter

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Joining Alice Fraser this week is the brilliant Eleanor Morton!

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Reading list to follow!

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The World’s Most Charming Coup

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:30:00 GMT

We’re heading back to July 2022 now. Chris Addison and Nish Kumar joined Andy as Sri Lanka became the latest nation to have a change in leadership. It’s Bugle issue 4236 - The World’s Most Charming Coup.

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Cox and Butts and old Bread Rolls

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:30:00 GMT

Time to visit November 2021. Nish Kumar and Nato Green were with Andy for a live Bugle. It’s issue 4212 - Cox and Butts and old Bread Rolls .

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Real Housewives of the UN - Bugle 4352

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Anuvab Pal and Tiff Stevenson for a global sweep of OH GOD NOT ANOTHER WEEK LIKE THIS. At least we have a fun top story...

🤖 In Albania, the government now has an AI Minister. Is this the future of politics, or just the first step toward being ruled by ChatGPT in a suit?

🇺🇸 In America, chaos reigns yet again—scandals, dysfunction, and a national mood that can best be described as “existential shrug.”

🇬🇧 Meanwhile in the UK, the far right edges further into the conversation. We ask: what does this mean, and will they sue if you call them far right?

🧭 And in history news: Marco Polo. Explorer? What exactly did he do?

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Competence // Star Trek // Outlander

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Joining Alice Fraser this week is the satisfyingly and unrelentingly competent Tom Neenan! (The Mash Report, The Hauntening)

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NEWS

TV Severance

TV Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

FILM The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King

FILM Dune

TV Twisted Metal

FILM The Creator

TV Outlander: Blood of My Blood

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

TV Only Murders In The Building

The Phantom Tollbooth - Norton Juster

Haroun and the Sea of Stories - Salman Rushdie

TROPE ON A ROPE

Something has happened here…

Straight to camera blogging as disasters unfold

SUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - competence

The Martian - Andy Weir

FILM The Martian

FILM All Is Lost

FILM Die Hard

FILM The Mechanic

The Expanse series - James S. A. Corey

TV The Expanse

FILMS The Bourne franchise

Discworld series - Terry Pratchett

FILM Snatch

TV Doctor Who - Midnight episode

TV Columbo

TV Poirot

TV Jonathan Creek

Rivers of London - Ben Aaronovitch

MINES OF EURGH

FILM Ready Player One

Cautionary Tales for Children - Hilaire Belloc

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White Noise

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:30:00 GMT

January 2021 now…. A time when we were all seriously hoping for a fresh start. Nish Kumar and Alice Fraser joined Andy to usher in yet another whole year of Bugle madness. It’s issue 4178, White Noise.

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The Hottest Bugle Ever!

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:30:00 GMT

In July 2021 Andy, Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal were together to focus on the week's biggest news - including the terror of climate change.

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(Strong)men Making Friends

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:21:30 GMT

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Nato Green for a world tour through...

🇨🇳 In China, the latest “conference” brings together a rogues’ gallery of global strongmen. At least it’s nice to see Men Having Friends—even if those friends are terrifying.

🇺🇸 In the US, the rebranded Department of War makes a bold statement, and bad rhymes.

🇬🇧 Meanwhile in the UK, the government is serving up yet another omnishambles

⚽ And in sport: once again, Trump nearly ruined it. Because of course he did.

Plus we announce major guests for our live show...exciting! #JohnnyShowbiz

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Texas(shole) Ted

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:30:00 GMT

For this Top Story we’re going back to February 2021. Andy was joined by Baratunde Thurston and Nish Kumar as vaccines hit the headlines.

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Vice Signalling

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:30:00 GMT

It’s time now to visit November 2021. Stewart Lee made his Bugle debut. Joining Andy and Felicity Ward to discuss all things Cop 26.

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Paladins // Grady Hendrix // Star Wars: Starfighter

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Joining Alice Fraser this week is Realms Unknown firm favourite Tom Neenan (The Mash Report, The Hauntening).

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NEWS

FILM Star Wars: Starfighter

FILM K-Pop Demon Hunters

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN INTO?

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls - Grady Hendrix

Horrorstör - Grady Hendrix

My Best Friend’s Exorcism - Grady Hendrix

Clockwork Boys - T. Kingfisher

The Wonder Engine - T. Kingfisher

TROPE ON A ROPE

FILM Mulan

Game of Thrones - George RR Martin

DEEP DIVE - the paladin

Paladin of Souls - Lois McMaster Bujold

FILM Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

TV Doctor Who - Revelation of the Daleks

COMIC Die - Kieron Gillen

MINES OF URRGH

Rapunzel

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SCOMO versus ALBO

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Let’s go back to May 2022 now. Andy was with Tom Ballard and Nish Kumar to enjoy Aussie elections. It’s Bugle issue 4230 - SCOMO versus ALBO.

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The Bugle Guide to September

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Hello Buglers, we are back with a spectacular new Bugle next week. Until then let’s celebrate this most premier of autumnal months… with a look back at September from years gone by.

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Brexit Is Just Shellfish

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:30:00 GMT

Let’s head back to February 2021 now. The French were coming to terms with a dramatic law amendment, which would change life as they knew it. Alice Fraser and Tiff Stevenson joined Andy for Bugle issue 4183 - Brexit Is Just Shellfish.

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Satan Takes the Moral High Ground

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:30:00 GMT

In September 2021 the Bugle was live on stage at the London Wonderground festival.

Alice Fraser and Chris Addison joined Andy for Bugle issue 4204 - Satan Takes the Moral High Ground.

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Ask Andy - Andy versus Chat GPT

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Andy and Chris are back with another subscriber exclusive...

How good is Chat GPT at writing The Bugle? Does Andy miss The Shipping Forecast? It's all answered in this episode of Ask Andy.

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Beast Modi

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:30:00 GMT

We’re going back to May 2021 now. India was facing a bleak time in the face of Covid. Aditi Mittal and Nish Kumar joined Andy with a brutal take on the tragic mess. It’s Bugle issue 4193, Beast Modi.

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Bodies // Summer of Horror // Befuzzled kings

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Joining Alice Fraser this week is the mighty Tom Neenan (The Mash Report, The Hauntening).

The subgenre deep dive this week looks at bodies / good use of embodiment - such as body swapping in Altered Carbon or Cronenbergian body horror. Tom espouses that 2025 has seen the greatest summer for cinematic horror in recent memory, discusses the trope of befuzzled kings leaving a trail of chaos in their wake, and feels a bit eurrgh about campery being shorthand for villainy.

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NEWS

FILM Red Sonja

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?

FILM 28 Years Later

FILM Bring Her Back

FILM Weapons

FILM Together

Swordheart - T Kingfisher

TROPE ON A ROPE

Befuzzled kings and the chaos they leave in their wake

Looking in the mirror, pulling at something and creating a Cronenbergian horror

SUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - bodies

FILM Looper

FILM Together

TV Doctor Who - The Invisible Enemy

TV Doctor Who - Into The Dalek

FILM Tusk

PODCAST Smodcast

Altered Carbon - Richard K. Morgan

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader - C. S. Lewis

Ghost In The Shell

Dune - Frank Herbert

TV Alien: Earth

FILM Ex Machina

MINES OF EURRGH

Campery to mean villainy

FILM Jupiter Ascending

TV Twilight

FILM The Little Mermaid

FILM The Lion King

FILM Robin Hood

FILM The Fifth Element

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Spready Mercury

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:00:00 GMT

In December 2020 John Oliver made a triumphant return to the Bugle. John and Andy had lots to catch up on for a bumper edition of the Bugle, titled Spready Mercury.

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The Bugle is LIVE!

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Ahead of our 18th birthday (tickets on sale now: http://thebuglepodcast.com), we celebrate some classic live Bugles, with Andy, Nish, Alice and Alex Edelman.

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Covidioms, Carson, the Hand of God

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:30:00 GMT

Let’s visit November 2020 now. It was a tricky year for many of us - even the Oxford English Dictionary was left stumped by the shit show. Hari Kondabolu and Aditi Mittal joined Andy for Bugle issue 4175 - Covidioms, Carson and the Hand of God.

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Interesting POVs // Romance // Dave Bautista

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Alice Fraser is joined this week by Jen Prokop from the Fated Mates romance podcast, so expect a lot of romance recommendations and tropes!

The subgenre deep dive looks into interesting uses of POV, and Jen is uncomfortable with the increasing use of violence in romance books but enjoyed the romance elements in recent films Superman and Sinners.

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NEWS

Who Is Elara Voss?

FILM Highlander

TV Outlander

Epic Games secures legal win against Google

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?

Superman

Sinners

TROPE ON A ROPE

Jack Reacher series - Lee Child

The Faraway Tree - Enid Blyton

The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins

SUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - single POV

The Fifth Season - N.K. Jemison

Not Your Sidekick - C.B. Lee

Ancillary Justice - Ann Leckie

The Baby Dragon Cafe - A.T. Qureshi

The Baby Dragon Bakery - A.T. Qureshi

Piranesi - Susanna Clarke

MINES OF EURRGH

Girls and their dragons

Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros

Jack West Jr series - Matthew Reilly

American Gods - Neil Gaiman

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Musk Be Joking

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:30:00 GMT

In February 2021 there were some interesting claims surrounding California wild fires. Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal were with me to explore the truth. It’s Bugle issue 4182, You Musk Be Joking.

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Arm in Armageddon

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:30:00 GMT

Let’s visit March 2022 now, Nish Kumar and Josh Gondelman were with Andy to look at the global response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It’s Bugle issue 4223, Arm in Armageddon.

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Time loops // Bring Her Back // Time loops

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan are your guides for this week as they traverse through manner of sci-fi and fantasy recommendations, tropes and news!

They discuss time loops in sci-fi, the tropes of hypersexualised futures and post-coital never-nudes, and whether prison 'relationships' belong in the mines of urrggh!

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NEWS

FILM Attack of the 50 Foot Woman

FILM Spider-Man: Brand New Day

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN ENJOYING?

FILM Sinners

FILM Bring Her Back

TROPE ON A ROPE

Hypersexualised futures

FILM Blade Runner 2045

FILM Showgirls

FILM Starship Troopers

FILM The Fifth Element

Never nudes in sexy scenes

FILM Sex and the City

SUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - time loops

FILM Groundhog Day

Strange Life of Ivan Osokin - P. D. Ouspensky

TV The Twilight Zone ‘Shadow Play’

FILM Edge of Tomorrow

TV Russian Doll

FILM Happy Death Day

FILM Happy Death Day 2 U

TV Doctor Who - Eve of the Daleks

FILM Source Code

FILM Twelve Monkeys

FILM Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

The Dark Tower - Stephen King

PLAY Ghost Stories

FILM Triangle

TV Doctor Who - Heaven Sent

TV Dark

MINES OF URRGH

Bourne series - Robert Ludlum

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When The E-Shed's Rockin’

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:30:00 GMT

December 2020 now, and Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and David O'Doherty as Britain celebrated winning the Covid vaccine race. It’s Bugle issue 4176, When The E-Shed's Rockin’.

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Golf, Gaza & Skinny Men on Drugs

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Nato Green and Sara Barron for a jam-packed episode featuring geopolitics, golf, and pharmaceutical-powered transformations.

🇬🇧 Trump hits the UK — but not for diplomacy. No, he’s here for the golf, naturally. We unpack the weirdness of a man under multiple indictments taking celebratory swings on foreign soil.

🇵🇸 In Gaza, the human cost continues to mount. The team discusses what’s happening, what isn’t, and why outrage fatigue is very, very real.

💉 Meanwhile, in the world of image, insecurity, and injections: we tackle the rise of men on Ozempic. Who are they doing it for? Themselves? The algorithm? Their golf swing?

Plus: a healthy dose of righteous fury, despair-laced laughs, and a side of fairway hypocrisy.

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Dibs on Jacinda

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 04:30:00 GMT

Let’s go back to April 2021. We were a year into Covid - and yet World leaders were still struggling to get to grips with the tricky little virus. Anuvab Pal was here to share the latest from India. Andy was also joined by Tiff Stevenson for Bugle issue 4192.

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Arthurian legends // Perfume // The Dark is Rising

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Alice Fraser and Eleanor Morton are your guides for this week as they traverse through manner of fantasy recommendations, tropes and news!

We discuss Arthurian legend in fantasy (and some sci-fi), David Bowie's tights in Labyrinth, and audible sharpness (*insert your own sword noise here!*)

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NEWS

FILM The Odyssey

TV Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN ENJOYING?

Perfume - Patrick Süskind

The Emperor’s Blades - Brian Staveley

The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam - Megan Bannen

TROPE ON A ROPE - audible sharpness

FILM Robin Hood

SUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - Arthurian legends

The Once and Future King - T.H. White

FILM The Sword and the Stone

FILM Star Wars

FILM Harry Potter

TV Merlin (Sam Neill)

FILM Monty Python and the Holy Grail

PODCAST Camlann

TV The Rottentrolls

TV Sir Gadabout - The Worst Knight in the Land

FILM The Green Knight

The Dark is Rising - Susan Cooper

POEM The Dragons of Dinas Emrys - Pendaran

TV Merlin (BBC)

COMIC Camelot 3000

MINES OF URRGH

FILM Labyrinth

Avalon series - Marion Zimmer Bradley

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Who? Liz Truss!?

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:30:00 GMT

Now we’re visiting perhaps one of the most bizarre moments in recent-ish British politics. September 2022 saw us welcome a new British PM - and a lot of you are probably still paying for it. It’s Bugle issue 4239 - Who? Liz Truss!?

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AUKUS Gets Awkward

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:30:00 GMT

September 2021 now. Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal were with Andy to discuss submarines down under - and a deal that left the French feeling a little miffed. It’s Bugle issue 4205 - AUKUS Gets Awkward.

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Slipping on ICE

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Jena Friedman and Ria Lina for an episode full of sub-zero headlines. With Trump's ICE on the loose, shifting climate cycles and unruly vandalism the trio plod their way through a bombardment of moral twist and turns.

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Disguises // Superman // Quantum Leap

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Come journey into Realms Unknown with Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan for a whole world of sci-fi and fantasy recommendations, tropes and news!

We discuss the use of disguises in genre fiction, the hot commie summer, and ominous portents that have double meanings.

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN ENJOYING?

FILM Superman

Buffalo Soldiers - Maurice Broaddus

TROPE ON A ROPE - ominous portents that have double meanings

Macbeth - William Shakespeare

Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Deadly Education - Naomi Novik

SUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - disguises

FILM Snow White

FILM Superman

A Court of Thorn and Roses - Sarah J. Maas

TV Quantum Leap

TV Foundation

FILM Smile

FILM Smile 2

TV Doctor Who - Terror of the Zygons

TV Orphan Black

Sherlock Holmes - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Song of the Lioness series - Tamora Pierce

TV Secret Invasion

FILM Mission: Impossible series

TV Doctor Who - World Enough and Time

MINES OF URRGH

FILM Johnny Mnemonic

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Covidioms, Carson and the Hand of God

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:30:00 GMT

Time to visit November 2020, and a key moment in modern American politics. Andy was with Nish Kumar and Felicity Ward to discuss Rudy Giuliani’s hair dye malfunction - it’s Bugle issue 4174.

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Trump Takes a Mulligan

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:30:00 GMT

In September 2020 Alice Fraser and Mark Steel joined Andy to look at how Britain was coping amidst the global pandemic. Mark in particular had a few issues to get off his chest. It’s Bugle issue 4167.

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Intellectual Cats WILL Run The World

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal as the trio plunge head first into a whirlwind of headlines, from irritable emojis and French public holidays to comets and judgemental pets.

And of course the team check-in to the land of Trump only to find a disappointed Donald celebrating the FIFA Club World Cup.

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Red Sonja // Medieval Fayres // Funny Fantasy

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Come journey into Realms Unknown with Alice Fraser and podcasting legend Chris Skinner for a whole world of sci-fi and fantasy recommendations, tropes and news!

We discuss medieval fayres (jousting, anyone?), K Pop Demon Hunters and A Court of Thorns and Roses.

Our Trope On A Rope is characters who learn to fight way to easily, and then the one who can land the lucky punch with zero training.

We also get the ick thinking about Red Sonja.

Our genre deep dive is comedy in speculative:

All Discworld Books

Rick and Morty

Red Dwarf

The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy

All My Friends Are Superheroes

Gideon The Ninth

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Flare in the Derrière

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:30:00 GMT

We’re visiting July 2021 now, and confusingly Euro 2020 was underway. True to type, England underperformed - also true to type, it brought out the worst in some fans. Nish Kumar and Chris Addison joined Andy for Bugle 4200 - Flare in the Derrière.

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Palestine Inaction

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT

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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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Randy Economy

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:30:00 GMT

In January 2021 we had an inauguration to revel in. As a new US President got ready for action, Donald Trump was leaving the White House in true style. Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman were with Andy for Bugle issue 4180 - Randy Economy.

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Redemption Arcs // Comics // Resident Alien

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Come journey into Realms Unknown with Alice Fraser and US comedian and podcaster Jackie Kashian for a whole world of sci-fi and fantasy recommendations, tropes and news!

NEWS

Isles of the Emberdark - Brandon Sanderson

Mistborn - Brandon Sanderson

Elantris - Brandon Sanderson

The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss

WHAT ARE YOU INTO?

GAME Clank!

GAME Lords of Waterdeep

Sabriel - Garth Nix

Lirael - Garth Nix

Abhorsen - Garth Nix

Sinister Booksellers of Bath - Garth Nix

Dragonsong - Anne McCaffrey

Dragonsinger - Anne McCaffrey

Dragondrums - Anne McCaffrey

The Dolphins of Pern - Anne McCaffrey

A Forbidden Alchemy - Stacey McEwan

COMIC The Uncanny X-Men - Gail Simone

COMIC Ironwood - Bill Willingham

COMIC Jack of Fables - Bill Willingham

COMIC Oglaf - Trudy Cooper and Doug Bayne

COMIC Giant Days - John Allison

TROPE ON A ROPE

COMIC Thunderbolts

COMIC Lucifer

COMIC Secret Six

COMIC 100 Bullets

COMIC The Boys

DEEP DIVE - redemption arcs

The Chronicles of Severian the Torturer - Gene Wolfe

The Book of the New Sun - Gene Wolfe

Illusions - Richard Bach (Messiah story)

Stranger in a Strange Land - Robert A Heinlein (Messiah story)

MOVIE Thunderbolts*

MOVIE Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Prince of Thorns - Mark Lawrence

COMIC - Lucifer

TV Lucifer

Going Postal - Terry Pratchett

Hogfather - Terry Pratchett

TV Resident Alien

COMIC Irredeemable - Mark Waid

COMIC Incorruptible - Mark Waid

MINES OF URRGH

FILM You’ve Got Mail

FILM Pillow Talk

FILM Casablanca

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Official Coronavirus Survival Guide

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:30:00 GMT

We’re going back almost 5 years now to July 2020. Here at the Bugle we had a public service broadcast to make. Josh Gondelman and Anuvab Pal joined Andy for issue 4143 - Official Coronavirus Survival Guide.

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Everything Must Go!

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 04:30:00 GMT

We’re going waaaaay back in time now to July 2011. John Oliver and Andy were taking a look at some unexpected auction news. It’s Bugle issue 159 - Everything Must Go!

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BREAKING NEWS: The Future Never Runs Out Of Money

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:09:09 GMT

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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Flintlock fantasy // 28 Years Later // Culturepunk

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan bring you episode 24 of Realms Unknown: your one-stop show for speculative fiction tropes, news and recommendations!

Episode 24

This week's news covers the Squid Game USA spinoff, Disney suing AI image generator Midjourney, and a mother suing Disney after a Stormtrooper scared her child, causing injury. Hear what Tom and Alice have been enjoying recently, men slaps and silly old women with health issues are the tropes on the rope this week and they venture into the 'mines of urrgh'. The sub genre deep dive is flintlock fantasy - combining gunpowder-era warfare with magic!

And hear the EXCLUSIVE breaking news as Tom coins what may be a brand-new genre - culturepunk. You (possibly) heard it here first!

Alice Fraser - A Passion for Passion

News

TV Squid Game USA

What have you been into of late?

FILM 28 Years Later

Gods of Blood and Powder - Brian McClennan

FILM M3GAN 2.0

Sub genre deep dive - flintlock fiction

TV Sharpe

Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City - K. J. Parker

The Chronicles of the Unhewn Throne - Brian Staveley

GAME Dungeons & Dragons Spelljammer

TV Shadow and Bone

Shadow and Bone - Leigh Bardugo

The Cardinal’s Blades - Pierre Pevel

The Phoenix Guards - Steven Brust

Five Hundred Years After - Steven Brust

GAME Assassin’s Creed

Mines of Urrgh

FILM 28 Years Later

FILM Severance

FILM Predator

FILM Snow White

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You Musk be Joking!

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:30:00 GMT

February 2021 now, and Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal joined Andy as Joe Biden embarked on his Presidential journey. It’s Bugle issue 4181 - You Musk Be Joking!

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Russian Doll

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:30:00 GMT

We’re going back to February 2022 now. Neil Delamere and Nato Green were with Andy as we waited for grim news from Ukraine. It’s Bugle issue 4221 - Russian Doll.

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Side characters as leads // Final Fantasy // Magician

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Alice Fraser and James Nokise bring you episode 23 of Realms Unknown: your one-stop show for speculative fiction tropes, news and recommendations!

Episode 23

This week's news covers The Odyssey, Masters of the Universe and the Highlander remake, and James and Alice dive into all manner of good things sci fi and fantasy. The sub genre deep dive is all about side characters as leads!

Alice Fraser - A Passion for Passion

James Nokise - PODCAST The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior

News

FILM The Odyssey

FILM Masters of the Universe

FILM Highlander

Ads

GAME Hero’s Quest

GAME Police Quest

GAME Space Quest

What have you been enjoying?

GAMES Final Fantasy

Lirael - Garth Nix

Sub genre deep dive - side characters as leads

PLAY Rosencratz and Guildenstein Are Dead - Tom Stoppard

TV Dollhouse - Joss Whedon

The Curse of Chalion - Lois McMaster Bujold

GAME Final Fantasy XII

Paladin of Souls - Lois McMaster Bujold

FILM Solo

The Book of the New Sun - Gene Wolf

TV Star Trek: Lower Decks

Redshirts - John Scalzi

Ancillary Justice - Ann Leckie

The Wheel of Time - Robert Jordan

Magician - Raymond E. Feist

Mines of Urrgh

The Belgariad - David Eddings

FILM The Sword and the Sorcerer

FILM Close Encounters of the Third Kind

FILM Popeye

FILM Masters of the Universe

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Too Much News - Bonus Edition

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:00:00 GMT

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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Message To You Rudy

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:30:00 GMT

In November 2020 Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Felicity Ward to talk Rudy Giuliani, The US elections and bullying in British politics. It’s Bugle issue 4173 - A Message To You Rudy.

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Some Ancient Pun-ishment! It's Ask Andy 15!

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:07:17 GMT

How many people called Donald Trump support The Bugle, and does this episode have puns? It's all answered in this episode of Ask Andy.

This episode is only available to Premium monthly donors to The Bugle. Submit your questions at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com

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Hosted by Andy Zaltzman and Chris Skinner.

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New Year’s Revelations

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:30:00 GMT

In January 2018 Donald Trump was far from starting afresh for the New Year. Instead opting to stay with his tried and tested approach to leadership. Alice Fraser and Hari Kondabolu joined Andy for Bugle issue 4055 – New Year’s Revelations.

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Translated works // Under The Skin // Bikini armour

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan bring you episode 22 of Realms Unknown: your one-stop show for speculative fiction tropes, news and recommendations!

Episode 22

This week's news respectfully looks at buff geek Henry Cavill's forthcoming Highlander movie, and Tom and Alice dive into all manner of good things sci fi and fantasy. This week's deep dive is all about translated works!

Alice Fraser - A Passion for Passion

Alice Fraser - Calm World: Introduction to Meditation

Tom Neenan - Zeroes - David Reed

News

FILM Highlander

APP Zombies! Run!

What have you been enjoying?

FILM Under The Skin

Under The Skin - Michael Faber

Behooved - M. Stevenson

Trope on a rope - bikini armour / warrior maiden vagina chokehold

Jill Bearup - Just Stab Me Now

Sub genre deep dive - sci fi and fantasy in translation

The Odyssey

The Iliad

Beowulf - Maria Dahvana Headley

Beowulf - Seamus Heany

Asterix & Obelix

The Cyberiad - Stanislaw Lem

The Melting - Lize Spit

ANIME Neon Genesis Evangelion

TV Dark

The Night Watch - Sergei Lukyanenko

FILM The City of Lost Children

Mines of Urrgh

FILM Elysium

FILM Mountainhead

Mr Men - Roger Hargreaves

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Iran bans puppies, and other stories from the Middle East

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tiff Stevenson and Tom Ballard to untangle a world that's somehow too serious and too stupid—often at the same time.

🔥 Top Story: Iran & Israel — tensions escalate, missiles fly, and peace remains as elusive as a rational online comment section.

🐕 Also in Iran: forget cats with attitude—dog walking is now banned. We unpack the leash-tightening madness.

☀️ Meanwhile, the summer solstice brings light and… an AUKUS defence deal? Yes, nothing says sunshine like submarines.

🎺 And in the USA, Trump’s latest parade blares its way through logic and decency—again.

💬 Expect sharp satire, international nonsense, and at least one excellent pun.

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Black Holes and Brexit

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:30:00 GMT

Let’s go back now to April 2019. Alice joined Andy for a Brexit heavy live Bugle. Thankfully there was also some Unicorn news to lighten the mood.

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Does Boris think he’s Scarface?

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT

We’re visiting July 2022 now, and there was only one story in town as Alice Fraser and Mark Steel joined Andy for Bugle issue 4236 - Does Boris think he’s Scarface?

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Realms Unknown Deep Dive: Tamora Pierce

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 02:01:00 GMT

Alice is joined by Chris Skinner to discuss the work of Tamora Pierce. They also chat about Murderbot and Sarah J Maas - is Romantasy sexy enough?

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Musk Mess Masked by Massive Madman

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMT

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Neil Delamere for a global sweep of chaos, climate, and confused birds.

🇺🇸 In the United States, Elon Musk continues to make noise, and riots bring yet another wave of existential dread. Democracy? Still TBD.

🌆 Sinking cities are on the rise (and by “on the rise” we mean going underwater). Is climate change trying to take real estate off the market?

🐧 In the Antarctic nationalist row nobody asked for, penguins have waddled straight into a geopolitical spat. Are they fascist birds, or just lost? We investigate.

💬 It's time to 'Ask Andy' - send your questions now.

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Five Year Piggiversary

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:30:00 GMT

In September 2020 Andy, Josh and Tiff turned their attention to Trump’s trampling of RBG’s legacy. It’s Bugle issue 4166 - Five Year Piggiversary.

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Nazi Game Shows

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:30:00 GMT

We’re visiting June 2022 now. Nish Kumar and Neil Delamere joined Andy as democracy took a beating, at the hands of the French. It’s Bugle issue 4234 - Nazi Game Shows.

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Neurodivergent heroes // Murderbot // Guillermo del Toro

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan bring you episode 20 of Realms Unknown: your one-stop show for speculative fiction tropes, news and recommendations!

This week, it's all about neurodivergent heroes in sci-fi and fantasy!

Episode 20

This week's news features Guillermo del Toro's new Frankenstein movie, the new Predator: Killer of Killers movie and is gravity proof that life on Earth is actually a simulation?

Hear what Alice and Tom have been enjoying recently, which tropes they love or hate, then take a deep dive with them into early sci-fi and fantasy, and hear the things that they used to love but now make them feel a bit urrrgh.

Alice Fraser - A Passion for Passion

Tom Neenan - The Hauntening

Tom Neenan Is Not All Men

News

FILM Frankenstein

FILM Predator: Killer of Killers

FILM Mountainhead

What have you been into?

TV Rick and Morty

Blood Song - Anthony Ryan

Witch King - Martha Wells

Sub-genre deep dive: neurodivergent heroes

Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle

TV Bones

Temperance Brennan series - Kathy Reichs

A Drop of Corruption - Robert Jackson Bennett

TV Star Trek

TV Red Dwarf

The mines of urrrgh

FILM Passengers

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The Honey Badger Bugle

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMT

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This week, Andy Zaltzman leads an international panel of Buglers through the chaos of politics, wildlife, and billionaire bromances—with a special focus on honey badgers, New Zealand’s political drama, and the heartbreaking (or not?) Musk/Trump split.

Andy, Felicity Ward and James Nokise dig in to...

🦡 Honey badgers are fearless, chaotic, and possibly the spiritual animal of this podcast. We investigate their weird mythology and even weirder attitude.

🇳🇿 New Zealand politics is heating up—by Kiwi standards, at least. We delve into coalition collapses, policy oddities, and why it’s all oddly polite. 💔 Elon Musk and Donald Trump: the bromance is off. What happened? Who kept the merch? And can either of them survive without the other’s echo?

⚠️ Warning: This episode contains BS. You’ve been warned.

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Not Enough Boffins

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:15:12 GMT

April 2020 now, and a momentous occasion in Bugle history. Chris Addison made his Bugle debut - joining Alice Fraser, as we attempted to make the best of a bad week. It’s Bugle issue 4191 - Not Enough Boffins.

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Putin The Tooth In

Fri, 30 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In July 2020 Tiff Stevenson and James Nokise joined Andy to discuss President Putin's eternal reign. It’s Bugle issue 4159 - Putin The Tooth In.

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This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner

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A Mostly F***ING BLEAK-Free Bugle! - 4342

Wed, 28 May 2025 17:21:55 GMT

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by 'quibbling sibling' Helen Zaltzman and Josh Gondelman for a mostly F***ING BLEAK-free episode full of satire, jigsaw news and punctuation puns.

🇨🇦 In Canada news:

🧩 US-Canada trade war means jigsaw business owners are left picking up the pieces

👑 King Charles visits the colonies with promises of arming an ordinarily placid country

🇺🇸 In USA news:

☎️ Big Beautiful Bill resolute in bid to reach Trump's desk

🤑 Food 'sucked' at Trump's $148m meme coin dinner

📖 In Books and Language news:

🤖 AI-generated summer reading list published in newspapers

；Semicolon usage on the decline

⛅️ In Light in the Darkness news:

☀️ Solar panels in space to transmit electricity to Earth

🧠 Feeling awe helps mental health

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Gender // Scholomance // Honor Harrington

Tue, 27 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Host Alice Fraser and author Patrick Lenton bring you episode 19 of Realms Unknown: your one-stop show for speculative fiction tropes, news and recommendations!

This week, we're looking at gender!

Episode 19

This week's news features The Wheel of Time getting cancelled, Lilo and Stitch doing surprisingly well at the box office, and a fantasy author caught using AI to write in her own style!

Hear what Alice and Patrick have been enjoying recently, which tropes they love or hate, then take a deep dive with them into early sci-fi and fantasy, and hear the things that they used to love but now make them feel a bit urrrgh.

Host books

Alice Fraser - A Passion for Passion

Patrick Lenton - In Spite of You

News

TV The Wheel of Time

FILM Lilo and Stitch

What have you been into?

Scholomance Trilogy - Naomi Novik

Blood over Bright Haven - M.L. Wang

TV Andor

Trope on a rope

TV Charmed

Sub-genre deep dive: gender

The Priory of the Orange Tree - Samantha Shannon

The Left Hand of Darkness - Ursula K. Le Guin

Ancillary Justice - Ann Leckie

The Murderbot Diaries - Martha Wells

The Wheel of Time - Robert Jordan

TV Rings of Power

TV Xena: Warrior Princess

Ethan of Athos - Lois McMaster Bujold

The Honorverse - David Weber

TV Deep Space Nine

Terry Pratchett Discworld series

Lady’s Knight - Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

The Bright Sword - Lev Grossman

The mines of urrrgh

Malazan Book of the Fallen - Steven Erikson

Mists of Avalon - Marion Zimmer Bradley

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Joe Biden’s Solution.

Tue, 27 May 2025 04:30:00 GMT

Let’s visit June 2020 now. America was going through a tough time thanks to the actions of some white police officers. We tried to make sense of events - and some of the suggested solutions. Hari Kondabolu and Tom Ballard were with Andy for Bugle issue 4155 - Joe Biden’s Solution.

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Space Jam

Fri, 23 May 2025 04:30:00 GMT

We’re travelling back to July 2021 now, and a top story that would be at home right now. Donald Trump’s relationship with Europe was in the spotlight as Nish Kumar and Alex Edelman joined Andy for Bugle issue 4076 – Space Jam.

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Sinners // Experiments in Form // Guards! Guards!

Tue, 20 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Host Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan (The Mash Report, The Hauntening) bring you episode 18 of Realms Unknown: your one-stop show for speculative fiction tropes, news and recommendations!

This week, we're looking at experiments in form!

Episode 18

This week's news features the Highlander remake moving to Amazon, Sinners continuing to tear up the box office, and the sad introduction of AI-narrated audiobooks.

Host book

Alice Fraser - A Passion for Passion

News

FILM Highlander remake

FILM Sinners

What have you been into?

FILM Sinners

The Blacktongue Thief - Christopher Buehlman

The Murderbot Diaries - Martha Wells

Trope on a rope

Guards! Guards! - Terry Pratchett

Sub-genre deep dive: experiments in form

The Book of Good Times - Hank Green

The Ship of Theseus - VM Straka

This Is How You Lose The Time War - Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

SCP-3008

Frankenstein - Mary Shelley

Subcutanean - Aaron Reed

PODCAST - The Last Post

PODCAST - Revolutions

WEBCOMIC - xkcd

WEBCOMIC - Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal

PODCAST Beef and Dairy Network

PODCAST Welcome to Night Vale

Convince Me

The Rest of Us Just Live Here - Patrick Ness

Redshirts - John Scalzi

The mines of urrrgh

FILM Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom

FILM Wall-E

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Donald Loves Big Guns - Bugle 4341

Tue, 20 May 2025 08:30:00 GMT

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tiff Stevenson, Hari Kondabolu, and elite-tier producer Chad for a power-packed episode full of satire, absurdity, and deeply unnecessary sequels.

🇺🇸 In American news:

Trump gets weirdly complimentary about muscly men in the Middle East

James Comey—aspiring hitman or maître d’? And we ask: who will save the poor, struggling... private jet-owning white South Africans?

💼 The team reveals their old jobs—the cash-grabs, the chaos, and the character-building.

🦝 Wildlife news returns with animals doing very animal things.

📚 In The Bin: books, including a baffling follow-up to The Joy of Sex. Spoiler: not joyful.

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Evolution Special

Tue, 20 May 2025 04:30:00 GMT

October 2020 now, and The Bugle was live from the Unmute Podcast Festival. Alice Fraser and Nish Kumar were with Andy as we discussed some important evolution news, and crabs.

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Nationalise Human Trafficking

Fri, 16 May 2025 04:30:00 GMT

We’re going back to June 2022 now. Josh Gondelman and Ria Lina joined Andy to focus on the latest nonsense from lawmakers in the USA. It’s Bugle issue 4233 - Nationalise Human Trafficking.

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MAGA Pope: Make America Guilty Again

Tue, 13 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by elite-tier Bugler and guest producer Belinda (as well as Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard) delivering a show so saucy it might get you banned from the Vatican gift shop.

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🏏 Top Story: India v Pakistan — More than just a cricket match, it’s a boiling cauldron of nationalism, sport obsession, and a few pesky borders. What does this frenzy say about both countries—and how does it compare to how Russia does fun (spoiler: poorly)?

💸 Who will step in to sponsor the IPL extended break? We’re imagining a bidding war between detergent brands and authoritarian regimes.

🇬🇧🇮🇳 Plus, we dive into the UK–India post-Brexit trade deal: will it involve actual trade, or just ceremonial handshakes and whisky?

🕊️ Also in the news: a Ukraine ceasefire, which may or may not hold longer than a political promise, and Woke Pope News—has the Vatican gone vegan?

🎤 And in literary slander: Is Andy Zaltzman truly “the Wordsworth of anal filth”? We may never know, but we’ll speculate wildly.

⚖️ Also, we remember the Witch Trials—a time when women were persecuted for floating, speaking, or simply existing—and toss some flaming audio cocktails into the bin for good measure.

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Early sci-fi and fantasy // Foundation // Ghostbusters

Tue, 13 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Host Alice Fraser and Eleanor Morton bring you episode 17 of Realms Unknown: your one-stop show for speculative fiction tropes, news and recommendations!

This week, we're looking at early sci fi and fantasy!

Episode 17

This week's news features the Apple TV+ series Foundation, a surprisingly sexual story about E.T. and how Margaret Attwood receiving an entertainment award may distract from similarities with current issues.

Hear what Alice and Eleanor have been enjoying recently, which tropes they love or hate, then take a deep dive with them into early sci-fi and fantasy, and hear the things that they used to love but now make them feel a bit urrrgh.

Host books

Alice Fraser - A Passion for Passion

Eleanor Morton - Life Lessons From Historical Women

News

TV Foundation

FILM E.T.

What have you been into?

The Lost World - Arthur Conan Doyle

Dinotopia - James Gurney

The Daughters’ War - Christopher Buelman

The Edge Chronicles - Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell

Sub-genre deep dive: early sci-fi and fantasy

Frankenstein - Mary Shelley

The Last Man - Mary Shelley

FILM Elysium (diversion)

Around the World in 80 Days - Jules Verne

20,000 Leagues Under The Sea - Jules Verne

From the Earth to the Moon - Jules Verne

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen - Alan Garner

Gulliver’s Travels - Jonathan Swift

GAME: The Landlord’s Game

The Odyssey - Homer

One Thousand and One Nights / Arabian Nights

Le Morte d’Arthur - Sir Thomas Malory

Lud in the Mist - Hope Mirrlees

The Broken Sword - Poul Anderson

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell - Susanna Clarke

The mines of urrrgh

FILM Ghostbusters

Tintin

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Below the Belt

Fri, 09 May 2025 04:30:00 GMT

Alice Fraser and Nish Kumar were with Andy in September 2020 to explore the British government's attempts to break the law. It’s Bugle issue 4165 - Below the Belt.

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25 Years of Stalin Cosplay - The Bugle

Wed, 07 May 2025 07:28:28 GMT

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by David O’Doherty and Alice Fraser to deliver your weekly fix of democracy despair, snake news, and historical nonsense.

🗳️ Top Story: Global Democracy Update — The world is somehow both leaning towards and veering away from Donald Trump. We check in on: Australia, where going viral now involves saying racist things in chip shops

🍟 The UK, where a party that is definitely not far-right (and will sue you if you say otherwise) made gains

🏴 And Ireland, where we mark the first hundred days of government with a sigh, a shrug, and mild confusion ☘️

🌍 Also this week: Remember when Net Zero was an actual goal and not just a vague eco-dream whispered into the wind? Good times.

🐍 In Snake News: one man basically conquers snakes by letting them bite him. Yes, this is a real story. Yes, he’s probably not okay.

📚 Plus, we look back at Tennessee banning the teaching of evolution (because that could never happen again, right?), and the thrill of the first four-minute mile.

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Andor // The wrong side of the law // Sleeper Beach

Tue, 06 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Host Alice Fraser and fellow writer, podcaster and comedian Andrew Hunter Murray (QI, Private Eye, There's No Such Thing As A Fish) bring you episode 16 of Realms Unknown: your one-stop show for genre fiction tropes, news and recommendations!

This week, we're looking at heroes operating outside of the law in sci fi and fantasy!

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Episode 16

In this week's news roundup of sci-fi and fantasy in the real world, there's an actual working bionic hand, actor Issa Rae says she could never fall in love with a chatbot, and there's also book news of an alien abduction Rom-Com!

Andrew has been enjoying the latest Star Wars series Andor and the Japanese epic kaiju film Godzilla Minus One, while Alice has been deep into reading Wake of Vultures by Lila Bowen.

We, of course, bring you tropes galore! Hey, remember though, guys - humans are messy and you're going to love this back story about girls cross-dressing as boys to become attractive to other girls.

Alice's mines of urrgh this week is Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree, and they wonder should you edit on the fly while reading to your child and should books have newer editions without the discomfort?

Host books

Alice Fraser - A Passion for Passion

Andrew Hunter Murray - A Beginner's Guide to Breaking and Entering

News

Never Let Me Go / Klara and the Sun - Kazuo Ishiguro

I Got Abducted By Aliens And Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-com - Kimberly Lemming

What have you been into?

Andor

Godzilla Minus One

Wake of Vultures - Lila Bowen

Sub-genre deep dive: heroes operating outside of the law

Firefly

The Expanse

Alien series

Sleeper Beach - Nick Harkaway

Sabriel - Garth Nix

Judge Dredd

Hot Fuzz

Peter Pan

Jungle Book

Taltos - Steven Brust

V For Vendetta - Alan Moore

The Watchmen - Alan Moore

Minority Report

Star Wars

Trope on a rope

The World's End

Independence Day

Men In Black

Mad Max: Fury Road

Rings of Power

The mines of urrrgh

The Magic Faraway Tree - Enid Blyton

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The Valentines Special

Tue, 06 May 2025 08:55:34 GMT

Jena Friedman and Tiff Stevenson joined Andy in February 2020 for a look at a new viral sensation. It’s Bugle issue 4141.

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Read the bible, capeesh?

Fri, 02 May 2025 04:30:00 GMT

In May 2018 Nish Kumar was with Andy to look at the latest wang swinging from the US and North Korea. It’s Bugle issue 4069 – Read the bible, capeesh?

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Carney Trumps MAGA, and we explain Pete Hegseth

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:56:25 GMT

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Hari Kondabolu and Anuvab Pal for a turbo-charged tour through history, politics, and questionable phone etiquette.

🍁 In Canada, Trump somehow manages to swing the election against him—was trying to make just one extra state the fatal flaw? We dig into North America's weirdest geopolitical fantasy.

📱 Pete Hegseth’s phone game is all over the place—so naturally, we guess what might explain his behaviour. We're probably wrong.

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Parenting // My Neighbour Totoro // Raised By Wolves

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Hosts Alice Fraser and Chris Skinner bring you episode 15 of Realms Unknown: your one-stop show for genre fiction tropes, news and recommendations!

This week, we're looking at actual parenting in sci fi and fantasy!

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Episode 15

In this week's sci fi and fantasy news, the new trailer for Predator: Badlands is pretty fantastic and horror movie Sinners starring Michael B. Jordan is doing huge things at the box office.

Chris had a really joyous time watching the stage production of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro, and enjoyed bingeing the TV series Paradise. Alice has been laid on her back reading A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett and The Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Caruso.

Chris isn't keen on the trope of the thick cockney-sounding low level bad guys, and Alice notes the trope of kids being aged up and dropped back into the plot later on, or even people having previously undeclared secret children!

Alice's mines of urrgh this week is the comic book Phantom which she enjoyed as a child, but has not dated well unless you're particularly keen on white saviour complex.

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Alice's book

Alice Fraser - A Passion for Passion

Chris' podcast

Mildly Informed

News

FILM Predator: Badlands

FILM: Sinners

What have you been into?

THEATRE (/FILM) My Neighbour Totoro

A Drop of Corruption - Robert Jackson Bennett

The Last Hour Between Worlds - Melissa Caruso

TV Paradise

Sub-genre deep dive: parenting

TV Raised by Wolves

MANGA Lone Wolf and Cub - writer Kazuo Koike and artist Goseki Kojima

TV Sweet Tooth

Heir to Sevenwaters - Juliet Marillier

GRAPHIC NOVEL Saga

FILM Beasts of the Southern Wild

GAME God of War

Tehanu - Ursula Le Guin

Broken Earth trilogy - N K Jemisin

The Road - Cormac McCarthy

Thud - Terry Pratchett

The mines of urrrgh

COMIC - Phantom

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A vector of disease

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:30:00 GMT

There was some serious cricket news in June 2020. Hari and Alice joined Andy as he attempted to come to terms with the impact of Covid on the most important game in the World. It’s Bugle issue 4158 - A vector of disease.

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Love Letters

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:30:00 GMT

We’re going back 10 years now to March 2015. Republican senators in the US were in the midst of an unusual pen pal relationship with the Iranian regime. It’s Bugle issue 290 – Love Letters.

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What about Elon's Salute? It's Ask Andy 14!

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Can we expect a book announcement? Does Andy prefer cricket or The Bugle? Is this a safe space for sincerity?

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The Pope, The Wrestler and the Terrorist

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT

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Sentient plants // Joe Abercrombie // Kurt Vonnegut

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Host Alice Fraser and James Colley bring you episode 14 of Realms Unknown: your one-stop show for genre fiction tropes, news and recommendations!

It's a mushroom / plant life / flora core / sentient forest special!

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Episode 14

In this week's sci fi and fantasy/real world crossover news, is there life on distant planet K2-18B, and are dire wolves making a comeback?

James has been enjoying The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie and Labyrinths by Jorge Luis Borges, while Alice has been dipping a toe into Mushroom Blues by Adrian M. Gibson.

In this week's Trope on a Rope section, the forced 'here's six months earlier' flashbacks are annoying James and Alice really wishes that people would just wear appropriate headwear in the desert.

Kurt Vonnegut's use of misogyny tarnishes James' otherwise love of the author, along with fatness being used as shorthand for evil of some sort.

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Hosts' books

Alice Fraser - A Passion for Passion

James Colley - The Next Big Thing

What have you been into?

The Blade Itself - Joe Abercrombie

Labyrinths - Jorge Luis Borges

Mushroom Blues - Adrian M. Gibson

Sub-genre deep dive: plant life / flora core

The Day of the Triffids - John Wyndham

War of the Worlds - HG Wells

FILM Little Shop of Horrors

Hyperion - Dan Simmons

TV Farscape

‘Amnesty’ from Bloodchild and Other Stories - Octavia Butler

TV/GAME The Last of Us

The Tainted Cup - Robert Jackson Bennett

TV Seeds of Doom - Dr Who episode

Blue Moon Rising - Simon R Green

GAME Botanica

GAME Strange Horticulture

GAME Caves of Qud

GAME Hollow Knight

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Mourning Has Broken

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:30:00 GMT

We’re going back to September 2022 now… Tiff Stephenson and Anuvab Pal joined Andy to try and make sense of the UK’s extended period of mourning in tribute to the Queen. It’s Bugle issue 4240 - Mourning Has Broken.

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Terra Firma Warriors

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:30:00 GMT

In May 2020 we were very happy for any news that took us away from a Covid based Top Story. Cue much excitement at the prospect of an Indo/China war. Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal joined Andy for Bugle issue 4154 - Terra Firma Warriors.

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The Last of Us // Admin and bureaucracy // Limb difference

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Host Alice Fraser, and Tom Neenan bring you episode 13 of Realms Unknown: your one-stop show for genre fiction tropes, news and recommendations!

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Episode 13

In this week's news, Alice makes international front pages after she decides not to take a trip the US, Nanowrimo is cancelled (the organisation, not the event) and we may soon see more quality sci-fi from China.

Tom has recently been enjoying the start of season two of The Last of Us, while Alice has been distracting herself from real-life dystopian futures by dipping back into the Temeraire series by Naomi Novik.

Tom's trope on a rope for this week is the oil pit fire scene, used way too often, while Alice's is the antisocial heroine.

In Mines of Urgh, Tom is looking for positive representations of limb difference, given that it's commonly used as a signifier for evil.

And listener Jen convinces Tom so convincingly to read The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness, that he orders the book during the podcast record!

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What have you been into?

TV - The Last of Us

Temeraire series - Naomi Novik

Convince Me

The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness

Sub-genre deep dive: admin/bureaucracy

TV Star Trek

The Craft Sequence - Max Gladstone

FILM Terry Gilliam - Brazil

Vorkosigan Saga series - Lois McMaster Bujold

FILM Alien Romulus

TV Dr Who episodes The Sunmakers / Paradise Towers

Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams

GAME Papers Please

GAME Return of the Obra Dinn

FILM Shin Godzilla

Tyrant Philosophers series - Adrian Tchaikovsky

Landover series - Terry Brooks

The Traitor Baru Cormorant series - Seth Dickinson

Dagger and Coin series - Daniel Abraham

Terry Pratchett

FILM Amazing Grace

Mines of Urgh

Star Wars

Good Omens

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The Future Is The Past.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:30:00 GMT

In June 2021 Nish Kumar and Josh Gondelman joined Andy as the World faced an unexpected twist in the future of the USA. It’s Bugle issue 4198 - The Future Is The Past.

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Dr Evil Set To Impose Million Percent Tariffs - Bugle 4337!

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 02:04:00 GMT

This week on The Bugle, Andy is joined by Josie Long and Nato Green for a chaotic cruise through the week’s weirdest news.

💰 Top Story: Tariffs (ugh, again) — but this time, we’re talking a million percent tariffs. Are we heading toward a financial apocalypse, or just another Tuesday in global trade?

🗞️ America is drifting away from reality, and the news is... not helping. Meanwhile, US university funding takes another hit. Spoiler: it’s not looking good for future rocket scientists.

🐀 And in Rat News from Birmingham: the rats are multiplying, they’re confident, and some may now speak English. Yes, really.

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Arm all the drag queens

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:30:00 GMT

Let’s visit June 2022 now, and Hari Kondabolu and Nato Green teamed up on The Bugle for the first time ever. US gun laws were in the spotlight for issue 4232 - Arm all the drag queens.

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Romance in sci-fi // Fantasy // Narnia

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Host Alice Fraser, and romance critic Jen Prokop from the Fated Mates podcast (space episode), bring you episode 12 of Realms Unknown: your one-stop show for genre fiction tropes, news and recommendations!

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Episode 12

In this week's news, rumours abound that Meryl Streep could be cast as Aslan in Greta Gerwig's forthcoming Narnia films, and Alice and Jen discuss Simon & Schuster's rebrand and 'Simon Maverick' audiobook imprint.

Jen has recently been enjoying mafia romance such as The Kings of Italy series by Mila Finelli and the Perfectly Imperfect series by Neva Altaj.

Alice's trope on a rope for this week is people being granted immortality and being pissed about it, while Jen takes issue with fake dating.

In Mines of Urgh, Alice has a problem with her beloved The Dragonriders of Pern and then Jen sees how the heteronormative style of books of a past era, such as Black Dagger Brotherhood by JR Ward show us how far gender and sex have come in recent years.

For all of the books mentioned in the romance in sci -fi sub genre deep dive this week, please see the lists below!

What have you been into?

The Kings of Italy series - Mila Finelli

Perfectly Imperfect series - Neva Altaj

These Summer Storms - Sarah MacLean

Romance in sci-fi

Shards of Honor / Barrayar / A Civil Campaign - Lois McMaster Bujold

Fiasco - Constance Fay (read Jen's article here)

Gideon the Ninth - Tamsyn Muir

The Time Traveler’s Wife - Audrey Niffenegger

This is How You Lose the Time War - Max Gladstone

The Space Between Worlds - Micaiah Johnson

Winter’s Orbit - Everina Maxwell

Ringworld - Larry Niven

Sex Criminals - Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky

Dragonriders of Pern - Anne McCaffrey

The Kushiel’s series - Jacqueline Carey

Aurora Blazing - Jessie Mihalik

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Ketchup!

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:30:00 GMT

In April 2021 we were preparing to record the latest Bugle, when the death of the Duke of Edinburgh was announced. But fortunately there was also Ketchup news to discuss. Andy was joined by Felicity Ward and Nato Green for Bugle issue 4190.

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Liberation Day: Weird, at best

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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This week, Andy is joined by Alice and Tiff as we toss useless kitchen gadgets into the bin and declare it Liberation Day— the world is free… or at least pretending to be!

📰 Top Story: Global economic weight-loss plans, penguin-based trade analysis, and a surprise appearance from Norfolk Island.

🎺 Trump news (still a thing): Why is he firing national security staff? And what does Laura Loomer have to do with it?

👀 Cory Booker makes headlines for not peeing.

⚔️ Women in war: Who would have thought a very bad man would have a very bad take.

🗿 In archaeology news: A 3-year-old makes a big discovery. Has she already peaked?

And finally, a reminder from earlier: Fascism—still bad.

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Ross and Rachel

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 04:30:00 GMT

In March 2019 Andy was in the USA and this Top Story comes from a Brooklyn show featuring Josh Gondelman, in his Bugle debut, and the usual family fun from Alice Fraser. It’s Bugle issue 4099 - Ross and Rachel.

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The Running Man // Hyperion // Evil corporations

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Hosts Alice Fraser and James Colley bring you episode 11 of Realms Unknown: your one-stop show for genre fiction tropes, news and recommendations!

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Episode 11

In this week's news, Edgar Wright has finished filming his remake of The Running Man, while set images from The Odyssey, starring Zendaya and Tom Holland have been released.

James has been enjoying The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley, Alice has been reading The Craft Sequence by Max Gladstone, and they both loved Hyperion by Dan Simmons.

In this week's Trope on a Rope section, James wonders if anyone has seen the 'Filbert report on Liberia'? and Alice notices all of the noir detectives getting the shit beaten out of them.

The 'Convince Me' section sees listener Joyce Ketterer give the big pitch to the Tiffany Aching series of books by Terry Pratchett.

And take a plunge in the deep dive sub-genre submarine, as James and Alice rattle off all manner of evil corporations in the worlds of film, games and books.

News

FILMS

The Running Man

The Odyssey

What have you been into of late?

BOOKS

Ministry of Time - Kaliane Bradley

Max Gladstone - The Craft Sequence

Hyperion - Dan Simmons

Convince Me

Terry Pratchett - Tiffany Aching series

Terry Pratchett - The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents

Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions - Edwin Abbott Abbott

Sub genre submarine - Evil corporations

Futurama

FILM

The Fifth Element

Tank Girl

Alien

Judge Dredd

BOOKS

Thursday Next series - Jasper Fforde

Murderbot series - Martha Wells

Hit - Delilah S Dawson

GAMES

Portal

Fallout

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The President is not a gremlin

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:30:00 GMT

Now we have a listener’s request for you. Veronika emailed us to suggest we visit September 2012 and episode 206 of the Bugle - The President is not a gremlin. The top story was all about US Presidential candidate Mit Romney - and Veronika writes that she has one particular section of this episode saved for whenever she needs a lift… so if you don’t enjoy this - blame Veronika.

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April Fools!

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 04:01:00 GMT

Hello Buglers! While Andy is off bringing his unique brand of satirical Irish language rap and extremely English-sounding spoken word to Dublin and Belfast, we wouldn’t dream of leaving you without your dose of hot takes on global news!

This week, we’re diving into Top Stories, our show that revisits the history of The Bugle, one headline at a time. And since April is upon us, We’ve handpicked three classic April episodes for your listening pleasure:

🎤 Bugle 149 – #CrucifyBieber (April 2011): A certain pop icon makes an unexpected cameo in the Middle East.

💰 Bugle 267 – Gaining My Religion: The UK Government’s relentless pursuit of austerity meets a dance as old as time.

🐼 Bugle 4148 – Panda Time (April 2020): Alice Fraser, Al Murray, and I try to stay sane at the height of lockdown.

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Good guys win elections!

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:30:00 GMT

In October 2020 Andy was joined by Tiff Stevenson and James Nokise, with hot news from the New Zealand election. It’s Bugle issue 4170, Good guys win elections!

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Memory modification // Klara and the Sun // Little people

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Hosts Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan bring you episode 10 of Realms Unknown with all the latest genre fiction based news and recommendations.

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Episode 10

In this week's news, we look at the cinema release of Snow White, Wheel of Time on Amazon, and The Electric State on Netflix - starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt.

Hear why Tom is enjoying re-reading Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro, what he thought of the film Opus, and what drew Alice to reading The Unorthodox Chronicles by James J Butcher.

In this week's Trope on a Rope section you can hear the various examples of a 'special little boy' and why Tom has issue with it, and Alice discusses the trope of being able to sense someone walking into a busy room.

Take a plunge in the deep dive sub-genre submarine, as Tom and Alice totally recall the various memory modification based books, films, TV shows and games.

And Tom opens up an interesting conversation about the representation of little people on screen.

News

FILMS

Snow White - cinemas

The Electric State - Netflix

Wheel of Time - Amazon

What have you been into of late?

BOOKS

Klara and the Sun - Kazuo Ishiguro

The Unorthodox Chronicles - James J Butcher

FILM

Opus

Trope on a rope

TV Daredevil - Disney+

Sub genre submarine - Memory modification

FILMS

Bourne Identity

Total Recall

The Prestige

Companion

Dollhouse

Severance

Altered Carbon

The Shining Girls - Apple TV

Dr Who episode Mawdryn Undead

BOOKS

We Can Remember It For You Wholesale - Philip K Dick

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Robert Louis Stevenson

Ancillary Justice - Ann Leckie

Reasons to be Cheerful - Greg Egan

The Shining Girls - Lauren Beukes

Memory - Lois McMaster Bujold

GAME Soma

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Space Force

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:30:00 GMT

We’re visiting August 2018 now, and Andy was joined at the Edinburgh Fringe by Alice Fraser and Alex Edelman as the US government moved to win support from Stars Wars fans. It’s Bugle issue 4077 – Space Force.

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H A P P Oh God Why!?

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 18:30:00 GMT

This week, we investigate the happiest nations on Earth and ask: How?! Finland is officially joyful, the UK is redefining disability, and the bizarre love-hate triangle of Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy—does anyone in that mess feel happy? Meanwhile, in Dublin, Molly Malone is getting groped… but why?

Plus, we take a trip back in time to when a British Prime Minister found himself in an actual duel (yes, with real guns), and Andy treats us to his latest, highly scientific, bear impressions.

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A Dutch Village

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 05:30:00 GMT

In May 2020 Nish Kumar and Alice Fraser joined Andy as we all slowly unravelled in the midst of Covid restrictions, and embraced the brave new world of podcasts with video. It’s Bugle issue 4153 - A Dutch Village.

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Does Andy Read? It's Ask Andy 13!

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:56:19 GMT

Should a listener get an Andy tattoo? Does Andy read? What is as old as time itself?

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Post-technology // Miles Cameron // Lars Anderson archery

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Hosts Alice Fraser and Henry Fraser bring you episode 9 of Realms Unknown with all the latest genre fiction based news and recommendations.

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Episode 9

In this week's news, Terry Brooks is to retire from writing the Shannara series books, with Delilah S. Dawson taking over as the new author, Sarah J. Maas’ publisher launches new sci fi and fantasy imprint, Bloomsbury Archer, and Naruto has become the most watched anime on Netflix.

Henry has been enjoying Miles Cameron, with the Cold Iron trilogy and Artefact Space duology coming highly recommended. But the real big recommendation this week - from both Henry and Alice - is for everyone to marvel at the incredible archery skills of Lars Anderson on YouTube.

Post-apocalypse (specifically post-technological and post-AI-collapse) fiction books are the focus of the sub-genre submarine deep dive - with a whole library full of examples and recommendations to explore - see the affiliate store. There are also games such as Horizon Zero Dawn and story-based fitness apps like Zombies Run and The Walk to explore.

We also have Trope on a Rope, with Henry questioning the 'blood brothers' hand cuts, and Alice's trope gripe is female protagonists supposedly not reading the really quite obvious signs from their admirers.

Shannara Chronicles

Naruto

Blue Eye Samurai

YOUTUBE

Lars Anderson: A new level of archery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEG-ly9tQGk&

GAMES

Horizon Zero Dawn

Zombies Run - story based running app

The Walk - story based fitness app

BOOKS

WHAT ARE YOU INTO OF LATE?

Miles Cameron - Cold Iron trilogy (Masters and Mages)

Miles Cameron - Artefact Space duology

POST-APOCALYPSE/POST-TECHNOLOGICAL/POST-AI-COLLAPSE

Dune - Frank Herbert

Shattered Sea trilogy - Joe Abercrombie

A Canticle for Leibowitz - Walter M Miller Jr

Sun Eater series - Christopher Ruocchio

Anathem - Neal Stephenson

Elder Race - Adrian Tchaikovsky

Bee Speaker - Adrian Tchaikovsky

The Hungry Gods - Adrian Tchaikovsky

Cold Fire trilogy - CS Friedman

CONVINCE ME

Sum: Tales from the Afterlife by David Eagleman (sent in by Thomas Craven)

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Celebrate Forgery

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:30:00 GMT

Let’s go back to May 2018 now, when Andy was joined by Anuvab Pal to discuss global cheating, forgery and misrepresentation. It’s Bugle issue 4067 - Celebrate Forgery.

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Share Prices May Go Down, As Well As Really Down - Bugle 4334

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus shows, exclusive merch, and a smug sense of well-being: www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate. This week Andy Zaltzman is with Nato Green and Jackie Kashian,

This week it’s another tour through America’s pre-Mad Max phase, with Tesla’s on the Whitehouse lawn, and share prices in the gutter. Also, Canada has a new leader and Pokemon now knows what you’re up to.

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Falwell That Ends Well

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:30:00 GMT

In August 2020 the fish were fighting back. Yep, it was runaway salmon news in the Top Story slot for Bugle issue 4164 - Falwell That Ends Well.

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Metaphysical libraries // Mickey 17 // Timestalker

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Hosts Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan bring you episode 8 of Realms Unknown with all the latest genre fiction based news and recommendations.

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Episode 8

In this week's news, as Paapa Essiedu has been cast as Snape in the new TV adaptation of Harry Potter, Alice and Tom discuss the racial considerations of the casting and how this might play out within the characterisation. Also, Bong Joon-ho's new film Mickey 17 starring Robert Pattinson intrigues them both, as does it being a Warner Bros production.

Metaphysical libraries are the focus of the sub-genre deep dive this week - with a whole library full of examples and recommendations to explore - see the affiliate store.

We also have Trope on a Rope, with certain commonly-used phrases the source of ire this week. And find out which significant public figure popping up in Iron Man 2, Star Trek Discovery, The Simpsons and Rick and Morty makes Tom uneasy.

FILMS

Mickey 17

Timestalker

Harry Potter (HBO)

Dr Who - Silence in the Library + Forest of the Dead episodes

GAMES

The Last of Us Part II

BOOKS

The Library of Babel - Jorge Luis Borges

Unseen Academicals - Terry Pratchett

The Library at Mount Char - Scott Hawkins

Thursday Next series - Jasper Fforde

The Book that Wouldn’t Burn - Mark Lawrence

Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow - Jessica Townsend

Golden Enclaves - Naomi Novik

Service Model - Adrian Tchaikovsky

Snow Crash - Neal Stephenson

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Boris Babies

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:30:00 GMT

We’re visiting May 2020 now for Bugle issue 4151, Boris Babies. Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman joined Andy for a round up of Covid kids news.

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Kashmir versus Brexit

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:30:00 GMT

In August 2019 the Bugle was live from Edinburgh, joined by Nish Kumar and Aditi Mittal. The Kashmir crisis made it to the Top Story spot. It’s Bugle issue 4117, Kashmir versus Brexit.

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World Book Day special - part 2

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Hosts Alice Fraser and Chris Skinner bring you the second of two child-friendly World Book Day (UK) episodes of Realms Unknown this week, with today's focusing on children's fantasy and science fiction books for ages 12-17 years old. Part 1, which looked at books for 0-12 years old, is available in your podcast feed and on YouTube.

Before diving into the many great books in this episode, Chris and Alice recommend some music with a sci-fi/fantasy twist, with Janelle Monáe's 2010 album The ArchAndroid being enjoyed at the family dinner table for Chris, and Alice enjoying the storytelling of LayLow's TRINITY album, released in 2020.

In this episode’s Trope on a Rope, Alice brings the use of parental neglect to the table, preferring the loving and engaged parenting in books like The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik, while Chris bemoans beings magically being able to just learn a language at a speed unfamiliar to a Duolingo user like himself.

Chris and Alice then enthuse over a number of fantasy and sci-fi books that shaped them as teenagers, which you can find listed below and can buy in our Bookshop affiliate store, which supports your local bookshops.

Age 12-17 books

Loving and engaged parents

The Golden Enclaves - Naomi Novik

Sibling adventures

Magic Faraway Tree - Enid Blyton

The Dark is Rising - Susan Cooper

Narnia series - CS Lewis

Gillian Rubinstein - Space Demons

The Storm Keeper’s Island - Catherine Doyle

Why teenagers should read fantasy

Phillip Pullman - His Dark Materials

Phillip Pullman - The Ruby in the Smoke

Phillip Pullman - The Book of Dust

Sabriel series - Garth Nix

Lioness series - Tamora Pierce

Terry Pratchett - Mort

Terry Pratchett - Eric

Galax-Arena - Gillian Rubinstein

Short stories

Dangerous Women - George R R Martin & Gardner Dozois

More to explore

Ender's Game - Orson Scott Card

Dune - Frank Herbert

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Ukrainian Comedian Faces Crazed Hecklers - The Bugle

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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This week, Andy and Alice tackle the big (and weird) stories of the moment—Ukraine, Trump, Starmer, and, of course, some truly terrible meetings. In health news, there’s actual cancer research progress (for once!), but we’re also forced to confront the true power of avocados. Meanwhile, the Pope is unwell, AI continues its quest for world domination, and we opt in—begrudgingly or otherwise.

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World Book Day special - part 1

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Hosts Alice Fraser and Chris Skinner bring you two child-friendly World Book Day (UK) episodes of Realms Unknown this week, focusing on children's books from 0-10 years old. The second episode, looking at books for older children, will be out on Thursday 6 March!

In the regular news section, they touch on Doctor Who and Pokémon Go while detouring down memory lane, recalling He-Man, Thundercats and The Trap Door.

Chris is pleasantly surprised to be enjoying the Amazon series The Rings of Power, having not taken to The Hobbit off-shoots of Lord of the Rings. While Alice is enjoying the gentle calm of toddler books such as Kuma-Kuma Chan by Kazue Takahashi and Grug by Ted Prior.

In this episode’s Trope on a Rope, Alice wonders where tropes of boys being ballerinas, or girls wanting to play soccer are still relevant in a more inclusive age.

Chris and Alice recommend a number of books they've enjoyed both as children and as parents, which you can find listed below and can buy in our Bookshop affiliate store. Bookshop supports the local and independent book stores in your area.

Age 0-5 books

The Tiger Who Came To Tea - Judith Kerr

Not Now Bernard - David McKee

I Want My Hat Back - Jon Klassen

The Gruffalo, Zog, The Smeds and the Smoos - Julia Donaldson

Cautionary Tales for Children - Hilaire Belloc

Meg and Mog - Helen Nicholl and Jan Pienkowski

Age 5-8 books

Isadora Moon and Mirabelle series - Harriet Muncaster

Age 8-10 books

The Phantom Tollbooth - Norton Juster

The 13 Clocks - James Thurber

The Stormkeeper’s Island - Catherine Doyle

Also, don’t miss our recommendations for what to do, watch, or read this week. Tune in for a packed episode full of insightful discussions, book and TV recommendations, and much more!

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The Bots Have Won

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In March 2018 Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Helen Zaltzman for an education in social media. It’s Bugle issue 4063, The bots have won.

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Smelly Death Birds

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:30:00 GMT

In August 2019 Andy was joined by Tom Ballard and Alice Fraser to discuss protests in Hong Kong and the definition of terror. It’s Bugle issue 4118, Smelly Death Birds.

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Steampunk // Companion // Columns of Light

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:01:00 GMT

In Episode 5 of Realms Unknown, hosts Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan leap into the latest news in pop culture and fantasy! Hear what's coming up from Guy Gavriel Kay, Jim Butcher, Game of Thrones, Mila Jovovich, and ACOTAR.

They take a deep dive into this week's sub-genre of steampunk, making recommendations from film, books and games such as Mortal Engines, Cinder Spires, Bioshock Infinite, Howl's Moving Castle, and more.

In this episode’s Trope on a Rope, Tom explains the much-used prop of an epic city final battle featuring a column of light or energy, while Alice is baffled by sexy fights in films.

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Stop Resisting

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:34:59 GMT

Tiff Stevenson and Anuvab Pal join Andy Zaltzman for more of your finest bullshit bookended satire.

This week, the team report on Germany's tentative shift to the right, Trump wondering why 'dictator' Zelenskyy, Starmer and Macron have done nothing to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Liz Truss urging 'Elon's nerd army' to examine Britain's 'deep state' and - in comparatively normal news - Amazon buying James Bond.

Meanwhile, Anuvab's yoga teacher imparts some wisdom to apply to all of the above.

Listen in for top-tier satire, incisive analysis, and the usual dose of nonsense.

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Trump Too Nasty Even for Covid

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:30:00 GMT

We’re going back to October 2020 now and that moment in time where, for a second, there was a vague feeling of hope…. the moment it was revealed that Donald Trump had Covid. Anuvab Pal and Helen Zaltzman joined Andy for Bugle issue 4168, Trump too nasty even for Covid.

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So Many Holes

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:30:00 GMT

In June 2019 Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Alice Fraser for a Bugle live from London’s Southbank. Conservatives and golf courses made the Top Story. It’s Bugle issue 4113 - So Many Holes.

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Hired goons | Porn disposal | Hero dog

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Siân Docksey and Alice Tovey join host Alice Fraser for episode 194 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.

💪 Hired goon app

📬 Porn disposal box

🐕 Hero dog

🐄 Bird flu mk 2

🙏 Tech bro religion

Written by Alice Fraser, Siân Docksey and Alice Tovey

Produced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris Skinner

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Neuromancer // Cyberpunk // Basketful of Heads

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:30:46 GMT

In Episode 4 of Realms Unknown, hosts Alice Fraser and Jackie Kashian dive into the latest news in pop culture and fantasy! From Ian McKewan's new 'science fiction without the science' novel What We Can Know, to new seasons of Alice in Borderland and The Handmaid's Tale, to Natasha Lyonne producing and starring in the upcoming Basketful of Heads movie.

They take a deep dive into this week's sub-genre of cyberpunk, discussing books like Neuromancer, Mindstar Rising, and Ten Low. They discuss the similarities and differences with steampunk and Jackie recommends When Gravity Falls by George Alec Effinger, while Alice suggests Market Forces by Richard Morgan.

In this episode’s Trope on a Rope, Jackie bemoans the Marvel trope of a female character meeting their end off a cliff, while Alice recalls the scientists trying to save the world who panic and try to open the airlock. Meanwhile, listener Elyse makes the case for reading the Lost Omens: Divine Mysteries Pathfinder RPG book.

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Peace On Earth!

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:31:09 GMT

Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman join Andy Zaltzman for another sharp-witted dive into the world’s chaos.

This week, the team look for light in the darkness of President Trump's latest shenanigans, including his long-overdue war on paper straws, plus there is exciting news of the world's first naturally occurring frittata.

Listen in for top-tier satire, incisive analysis, and the usual dose of nonsense.

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Mad Mike Versus Science

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:30:00 GMT

In March 2018 Andy indulged himself with a Top Story close to his heart…. Yes, you guessed it - cricket news. Alice Fraser joined him for Bugle issue 4064 – Mad Mike Versus Science.

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Mature Grown Up Politics

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:30:00 GMT

We’re visiting March 2019 now, and Prime Minister Theresa May was grappling with her Brexit deal. Alice Fraser joined Andy from Australia for a live Bugle titled Mature Grown Up Politics.

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Bad poetry | AI library books | Enshittification

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Athena Kugblenu and John-Luke Roberts join host Alice Fraser for episode 193 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.

🪶 Bad poetry

📚 AI library books

💻 Enshittification

🧜‍♀️ Underwater colony

🧩 Reviews

Written by Alice Fraser, Athena Kugblenu and John-Luke Roberts

Produced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris Skinner

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Buffy’s Return, Grimdark Fiction & Redhead Tropes

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT

In this episode of Realms Unknown, hosts Alice Fraser and Eleanor Morton dive into the latest news in pop culture and fantasy! Get the scoop on Buffy's return with Sarah Michelle Gellar, exciting Back to the Future updates, the new video game Atomfall, and a fascinating partnership between the Ministry of Defence and sci-fi writers.

They also shine a spotlight on the gritty world of Grimdark fiction, discussing epic books like Prince of Thorns, The Black Company, and Legends & Lattes. Eleanor shares her thoughts on the game Hobbs Barrow, while Alice recommends the TV series Pantheon.

In this episode’s Trope on a Rope, Eleanor breaks down the redhead trope in fantasy and sci-fi, touching on Gulliver’s Travels, Eddie Redmayne’s role in Jupiter Ascending, and Gimli from Lord of the Rings. Plus, Sandy convinces us to read Joe Abercrombie’s Best Served Cold in the Convince Me to Read This Book segment!

Also, don’t miss our recommendations for what to do, watch, or read this week. Tune in for a packed episode full of insightful discussions, book and TV recommendations, and much more!

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Woke Submarine Exclusive - Bonus Bugle

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:00:00 GMT

We're giving the world a chance to calm down (or at least try) while The Bugle takes a short break. But fear not! We've stitched together some top-tier, totally bogus Bugle bits just for you.

In this special episode:

🔹 Never-before-heard woke submarine news

🔹 A timeless, fart-fueled tale

🔹 A sneak peek at Realms Unknown, our brand-new show—including a dive into the wild world of BookTok politics

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Fart the Police

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 05:30:00 GMT

In June 2020 we were all in need of a diversion - here at the Bugle we were happy to oblige with a fragrant Top Story from Austria. Alice and Helen joined Andy for Bugle issue 4157 - Fart the Police.

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Truth isn't Truth

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:30:00 GMT

We’re going back now to a live show recorded at the Edinburgh Festival in August 2018. Nish Kumar and Anuvab Pal joined Andy to discuss a wonderfully ludicrous week in Trumpland. It’s Bugle issue 4078, Truth isn't Truth.

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Realms Unknown - Grimdark // Ursula K Le Guin // The Cube

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Realms Unknown is your gateway to the strange, the dark, and the mind-bendingly brilliant worlds of sci-fi and fantasy. Hosted by the incomparable Alice Fraser, with guest co-host Tom Neenan, this podcast takes a deep (and hilarious) dive into some of the genre’s greatest works—whether it’s the brutal landscapes of Grimdark, the existential horror of The Cube, the radical utopias of Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Dispossessed, or the timey-wimey brilliance of Doctor Who.

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Expect sharp insights, unexpected tangents, and plenty of laughs as Alice and Tom unravel what makes these stories so enduring (and weird). Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner for The Bugle, Realms Unknown is your guide to the best and strangest corners of speculative fiction.

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Ecuadoh!

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:30:00 GMT

We’re visiting February 2015 now. John Oliver and Andy were trying to get their heads round a tricky ceasefire in Ukraine. It’s Bugle issue 287, Ecuadoh!

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Trade Tantrums, Brexit Birthday and Super Bowl!

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Nish Kumar joins Andy Zaltzman for another sharp-witted dive into the world’s chaos. This episode unpacks the latest trade wars between Trump’s USA, Canada, and Mexico, explores the bittersweet hilarity of a Brexit birthday, and offers a uniquely Bugle-style preview of the Super Bowl.

Listen in for top-tier satire, incisive analysis, and the usual dose of nonsense.

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🎙 Featuring: Andy Zaltzman & Nish Kumar

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Britain in Crisis (Live!)

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:30:00 GMT

Mark Steel made his Bugle debut in January 2018 - joining Andy and Alice Fraser for a live show at London’s Leicester Square theatre. It’s Bugle issue 4057, Britain in Crisis.

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DeepSeek AI | Elephant food | Self vasectomy

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Alison Spittle and Eleanor Morton join host Alice Fraser for episode 192 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.

🤖 DeepSeek AI

🎄 Elephant food

✂️ Self vasectomy

📱 TikTok creators

🐄 Reviews

Written by Alice Fraser, Alison Spittle and Eleanor Morton

Produced by Ped Hunter and Laura Turner, with executive production from Chris Skinner

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Radioactive Toddler Waves Arms Around

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:30:00 GMT

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Tech Bros now run the world, until their Chinese Techrivals outtech them. This may be why they are getting into politics? We explore a bunch of stories where tech and politics collide, and look at the impact on the kids. Spoiler: they are not alright.

Also, Andy shares his 'fun' travels.

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Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

Alice Fraser

Anuvab Pal

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Severance // Rebecca Yarros // Astrobot - AD FREE

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT

Alice Fraser brings your weekly enchantment, full of Sci Fi and Fantasy. This week's co-host is Tom Neenan.

We cover...

- Astrobot - the cutest Sci Fi game there is?

- Rebecca Yarros and the rise of Romantasy

- The return of Severance

- A deep dive into 'Progression Fantasy'

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Featuring:

Alice Fraser

Tom Neenan

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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Megotiations

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:50:00 GMT

In May 2018 Andy delivered the first ever Bugle live from San Francisco. Alice Fraser and Helen Zaltzman joined him for midi jingles and end-of-days news.

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Bullwinkle.

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:30:00 GMT

Hari Kondabolu was with Andy in March 2018, as the sleepy English city of Salisbury found itself at the centre of a real life spy thriller. It’s Bugle issue 4062, Bullwinkle.

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Penis implant | Litter spies | Misplaced mines

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Joz Norris and Alexander Bennett join host Alice Fraser for episode 191 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.

🦅 Penis implant

🚯 Litter spies

🧑🏻‍🔬 Reproducibility crisis

💥 Misplaced mines

🐵 Reviews

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Written by Alice Fraser, Joz Norris and Alexander Bennett

Produced by Ped Hunter and Laura Turner, with executive production from Chris Skinner

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Just 1460 Days To Go!

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:30:00 GMT

It's angrier, it's wrinklier, it's orangier! It's the sequel so many of us feared. So let's strap in! Also, news from Gaza and Scotland. Gosh it's been a week.

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Featuring:

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Tiff Stevenson

Nato Green

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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On the wAI Out

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:30:00 GMT

Now you might think AI was one of the hot topics of 2024. But in December 2014 we at the Bugle were way ahead of our time. Andy and John Oliver took a peek into the future in issue 280, On the wAI out.

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That’s a Big Cow!

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:30:00 GMT

In November 2018 Tom Ballard and Anuvab Pal joined Andy, as a six foot cow named after underwear took over Australia. It’s Bugle issue 4089, That’s a Big Cow!

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Male loneliness | Flaking out | Cephalopods

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:01:00 GMT

John Robertson and James Nokise join host Alice Fraser for episode 190 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.

👨🏻‍💼 Male loneliness

🛌 Flaking out

🎓 Demographic cliff

🦑 Cephalopod test

🍛 Reviews

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Written by Alice Fraser, John Robertson and James Nokise

Produced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris Skinner

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Trump Returns, Will He Follow Through?

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Andy is with Nish and Josh to look at Donald Trump's plans for his presidency. Who will he invade first, and will Elon Musk be at his side, or on Steve Bannon's naughty step?

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Josh Gondelman

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A Long Tradition of Sedition

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:30:00 GMT

January 2020 now and Anuvab Pal and Al Murray joined Andy as India’s government took part in a bit of time travel. It’s Bugle issue 4138, A Long Tradition of Sedition.

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Fledgling season

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:30:18 GMT

We’re going back to a live Bugle now. This time at the Underbelly Festival in London in July 2018. Alice Fraser and Andrew Maxwell joined Andy to discuss Brexit lunacy. It’s Bugle issue 4075 - Fledgling season.

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Chess jeans | Raunchy Bible | Penis injuries

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Alice Tovey and James Colley join host Alice Fraser for episode 189 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.

👖 Chess jeans

📖 Raunchy Bible

🍆 Penis injuries

🤖 Bigoted AI

🪨 Reviews

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Written by Alice Fraser, Alice Tovey and James Colley

Produced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris Skinner

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Why do we put bleeps in? It's Ask Andy 12

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:00:51 GMT

Why do we put bleeps in and should we change that? Can Andy share his legendary spaghetti carbonara recipe? And, do we answer more weird physics questions? Plus, why do people shout F*** You Chris?

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What does 'massacre' mean?

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:30:54 GMT

In Jan 2018 Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard to discuss some sexy kangaroo news. Yes, you heard me correctly. It’s Bugle issue 4056 - What does 'massacre' mean?

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The Bugle remembers 2024

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:30:01 GMT

A lot happened in 2024, some of it was very important (Glasgow's Willy Wonka exhibit), some of it less so (the US elections). We pick some highlights. Includes an exclusive unheard sports section with John Oliver.

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Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

John Oliver

Alice Fraser

Nish Kumar

Nato Green

Helen Zaltzman

Josh Gondelman

Ahir Shah

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SpaceCats: The Search For Merch.

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 05:30:19 GMT

We’re going back to November 2014 now, and space exploration was having a moment. Andy took it upon himself to provide a reenactment of the crucial moment in the mission - much to John Oliver’s delight. It’s Bugle issue 278 - SpaceCats: The Search For Merch.

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Googly eyes | Ammo vending | Tradwife porn

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:01:40 GMT

Tom Neenan and Alison Spittle join host Alice Fraser for episode 188 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.

👀 Googly eyes

🔫 Ammo vending

☎️ CEO crisis line

👩🏻‍🌾 Tradwife porn

🎬 Reviews

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Written by Alice Fraser, Tom Neenan and Alison Spittle

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Two star review for this year's Queen's Speech

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 09:32:47 GMT

We’re venturing into one of the furthest corners of the Bugle archive now. Way back in November 2009 Andy and John Oliver paid tribute to a classic Queen’s speech. It’s Bugle issue 96 - Two star review for this year's Queen's Speech.

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John and Andy answer your questions

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:01:56 GMT

Andy Zaltzman and John Oliver answer questions asked by The Bugle's premium subscribers - learn about the Chocolate Milk gang, John's true view on puns, and whether or not your should put a donkey in a lift.

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Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

John Oliver

Chris Skinner

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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Clipart news

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:30:37 GMT

In April 2018 David O'Doherty and Alice Fraser joined Andy for a live show in Melbourne. Armageddon, turtles and bicycles all featured in Bugle issue 4065 - Clipart news.

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Relationships Special

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:30:22 GMT

We’re going back to simpler times now - Jan 2020 - when our main concerns were Harry and Meghan, billionaires and space brides. It’s Bugle issue 4137 - Relationships Special.

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Robots, Royals and Wrong 'Uns - The Bugle

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:01:39 GMT

Drones are invading, Prince Andrew is evading, Farage is parading. Also, where did all the Guinness go?

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Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

Neil Delamere

Alice Fraser

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Brexcitement!

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:30:37 GMT

December 2017 now, and Andy was joined by Tiff Stevenson and Alice Fraser to talk about the people of the year, Brexit and horny Irish dogs. It’s Bugle issue 4052 - Brexcitement!

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Designer babies | Utensil maths | Santa spoilers

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:01:52 GMT

Rob Auton and Eleanor Morton join host Alice Fraser for episode 187 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.

👶🏻 Designer babies

😋 Utensil maths

🌶 Chilly peppers

🎅🏻 Santa spoilers

🕵🏻‍♂️ Nosy air fryers

🍫 Reviews

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Written by Alice Fraser, Rob Auton and Eleanor Morton

Produced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris Skinner

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America Special

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:53:46 GMT

In February 2020 America gave us some impeachment action, the Superbowl and the Iowa caucuses. Nish Kumar and Hari Kondobolu joined Andy to make few attempts to even bother making sense of it all. It’s issue 4140 - America Special.

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The Nepo-Dictator's Nadir - Bugle 4325

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:44 GMT

John Oliver returns to The Bugle in a momentous week, to explore the fall of Assad, politics on both sides of the Atlantic (sandwiches all round) and the latest announcements from FIFA.

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Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

John Oliver

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Trump and the motto of Brexit

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:00:54 GMT

We’re going back to December 2017 now - and it was a particularly stupid week in World history - partly thanks to the US President. Nish Kumar joined me for Bugle issue 4051 – Trump and the motto of Brexit.

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Bro economy | Air vent baby | Mafia nun

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:01:48 GMT

Jay Foreman and John-Luke Roberts join host Alice Fraser for episode 186 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.

🤑 Bro economy

💦 Air vent baby

🔠 Spanish Scrabble

💊 Contraception fear

✝️ Mafia nun

🎶 Reviews

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Written by Alice Fraser, Jay Foreman and John-Luke Roberts

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Panda Time

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:29 GMT

In April 2020 we issued a handy Bugle guide on how to spend an average lockdown week. Alice Fraser and Al Murray were with me as we also scratched around for non-Covid content. It’s issue 4148 - Panda Time.

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Has 2024 Jumped The Shark? Bugle 4324

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 04:01:00 GMT

South Korea tries a little martial law, France dusts off the guillotine, Joe Biden dishes out a special Christmas present. 2024 seems to have taken a laxative.

Andy Zaltzman is with James Nokise and Ria Lina

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Your Biggest Fears

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:01:17 GMT

In October 2019, Bugle issue 4125 featured some classic page fillers - from Trump to Boris to Syria to Elon Musk. And it was fittingly titled, “Your Biggest Fears”.

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Salmon hats | Bald support | Tradwives - Ad Free

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:01:17 GMT

Tiff Stevenson and Andrė de Freitas join host Alice Fraser for episode 185 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.

🐳 Salmon hats

👨🏻‍🦲 Bald support

🧹 Tradwives

✍️ Reviews

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Written by Alice Fraser, Tiff Stevenson and Andrė de Freitas

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Octopuses on drugs

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:34 GMT

We’re going back to September 2018 now. Alice Fraser and Nish Kumar joined Andy as Theresa May’s Brexit nightmare continued. Fortunately there was also mollusc news to distract us. It’s issue 4081 - Octopuses on drugs.

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Campaign For Traditional Bullying - Bugle 4323

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 03:00:47 GMT

Andy is with Felicity Ward and Hari Kondabolu, to review COP, the latest ceasefire, and if there are any jokes that can be made about assisted dying. Sounds bleak, right, WELL YOU'RE WRONG! Plus there's a new Bugle advent calendar!

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Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

Hari Kondabolu

Felicity Ward

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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Grafting Harder Than Ever Before.

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:39:32 GMT

Anuvab Pal joined Andy in November 2017 in his capacity as Bugle Asia Correspondent, as Donald Trump visited the continent and tried to make some new friends. It’s issue 4049, Grafting Harder Than Ever Before.

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Lying and tech | Gen Z using AI | Shoe weasel - Ad Free

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:01:36 GMT

Dan Ilic and Athena Kugblenu join host Alice Fraser for episode 184 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.

🤐 Lying and technology

🤖 Gen Z using AI

👟 Shoe weasel

🐻 Bear suit crimes

📱 Reviews

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Influencer Repeatedly Punches Sick Old Man - Bugler 4322

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 14:20:58 GMT

Andy is with Alice and Anuvab and they pick the finest moments from this week's news. What a week! Social media bans, war and corruption aplenty! Also, we set you a new challenge.

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Want Some Cheesy Puns? It's Ask Andy 11!

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Andy is back with Producer Chris to answer your questions, from Trump to Taskmaster, Cheese, and Quantum mechanics.

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Free billionaire jizz | InfoWars | Celebrity boxing - Ad Free

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:01:00 GMT

James Nokise and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser for episode 183 of The Gargle.

💦 Free billionaire jizz

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🥊 Jake Paul v Mike Tyson

🥩 Steakhouse chain ruse

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Bear Sick (AD FREE)

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:48 GMT

Let’s go back to February 2015 now. Myself and John took a deep dive into the world of polar bears, with some handy tips for dealing with an infestation. It’s issue 288 - Bear Sick.

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The Countdown Bugle

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:00:21 GMT

Trump has recruited a perfectly normal team to take America forwards. Also, Cop29 is a gift from God, and Andy has a run down on God's next pick for chief religious person.

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WAP (Who Appoints Presidents?) (AD FREE)

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:00:48 GMT

We’re going back to August 2020 now - and it was US election time - again. This time round Joe Biden and Donald Trump squared off for the biggest job in the world. It’s Bugle 4163 - WAP (Who Appoints Presidents?).

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Longevity concierge | Life votes | Ghosts dying out - Ad Free

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:01:25 GMT

Alison Spittle and Andy Matthews join host Alice Fraser for episode 182 of The Gargle.

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🫕 Le Creuset unrest

👻 Ghosts dying out

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Common Ground With Osama (AD FREE)

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:32 GMT

November 2017 now, and Nish Kumar joined Andy to discuss the latest revelations on Russia, Osama Bin Laden, and JFK.

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Electoral Shock Therapy - Bugle 4320

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:45:54 GMT

Andy is joined by Nato Green to process what America has done to itself.

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Are we key workers?

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:00:46 GMT

In mid-March 2020 there was only one story in town. Tom Ballard and Nish Kumar joined Andy to talk all things Covid. It’s Bugle issue 4145 - Are we key workers?

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Infinite monkeys | Dream chats | Cheese heist - Ad Free

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:01:24 GMT

Laura Davis and Joz Norris join host Alice Fraser for a very-much-politics-free episode 181 of The Gargle.

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The Pollsters Have Given Up - The Bugle

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:30:36 GMT

Andy Zaltzman, Nish Kumar and Alice Fraser look at the final moments of the US election. Is Donald Trump still functioning? Is this the end of polls? Can we all vote?

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The Experiment is Complete

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:00:01 GMT

In July 2019 Andy was joined by Tom Ballard and Nato Green as we tried to come to terms with Britain’s new PM. It’s Bugle issue 4116 - The Experiment is Complete.

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YouTube gamified | Testosterone | Scare psychology - Ad Free

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:01:11 GMT

Alice Tovey and Cerys Bradley join host Alice Fraser for a loosely Halloween-themed episode 180 of The Gargle.

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🎮 YouTube gamified

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🦈 Really old shark

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Donald's a Bugler

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:02:54 GMT

April 2018 now and Andy was joined by Tom Ballard and Bugle newcomer Aditi Mittal for a live show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. We revelled in the stupidty of Britain for issue 4066.

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Oil Never Do It Again

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:00:21 GMT

British Petroleum was under scrutiny in June 2010 as the Gulf of Mexico oil spill crisis went on and on. John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman took a look at the company’s safety claims. It’s Bugle issue 119, Oil Never Do It Again.

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Triple penis guy | Airport hugs | Snowboard drugs - Ad Free

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 23:01:11 GMT

Siân Docksey and Joe Kent-Walters (aka Frankie Monroe) join host Alice Fraser for episode 179 of The Gargle.

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🚮 Bitcoin trash scrabble

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The Most American Thing in History...

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:42:25 GMT

Elon musk's million dollar cheques, Christopher Columbus & drug dealing snowboarders. This week we plunge deep into the weird (and not so wonderful) with quite literally a mountain of global headlines to wade through.

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Let's talk about peace, baby

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:00:53 GMT

We’re going way back in time now to September 2010. Myself and John were first and second in line at the bookshop as Tony Blair released his hotly anticipated memoir. It’s Bugle issue 126 Let's talk about peace, baby.

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Does Andy Have Tattoos? It's Ask Andy 10

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 09:30:00 GMT

It's our exclusive show for our premium Buglers! How should you react when meeting Andy in the wild? Does he have tattoos? And what does The Bugle have in common with Cisco?

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2019 in review (if only we knew)

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT

In January 2020 my live review of there year show was thrown into total disarray, thanks to the crazy year that was 2019. Alice Fraser joined me to unpick what had just happened.

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Optimus robots | Swearing vacuums | Furry robot pets - Ad Free

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 23:01:14 GMT

Eleanor Morton and John Robertson join host Alice Fraser for a special robot-themed episode 178 of The Gargle.

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🤖 Optimus robots

🤬 Swearing vacuums

🎼 Robot conductor

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Dog Climbs Mountain

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:00:56 GMT

In March 2019 the Bugle was in the US of A. Live from San Francisco with new Buglers Baratunde Thurston and Nato Green - and Alice Fraser also joined us, for Bugle issue 4101 Dog Climbs Mountain.

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Smart doxing | Exoskeleton | Digital divinity - Ad Free

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 23:01:42 GMT

John-Luke Roberts and Dee Allum join host Alice Fraser for episode 177 of The Gargle.

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👓 Smart doxing

🐻 Fat Bear week

🦿 Obsolete exoskeleton

📱 Digital divinity

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Baby Jails - Ad free

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:00:10 GMT

Back in June 2018 Melania Trump was letting her clothes do the talking, while her husband was locking up children. Alice Fraser joined Andy for issue 4073, Baby Jails.

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Jizz shortage | Urban men | Optimal ageing - Ad Free

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 23:01:31 GMT

Emma Doran and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser for a man-themed episode 176 of The Gargle.

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💦 Jizz shortage

🏙 Urban men live longer

🎸 Men mistreated at gig

🤵🏻‍♂️ Optimal ageing

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Netherlands? More like Nether happened! - Bugle 4317

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:41 GMT

This week we visit the moon, discuss sausages v. hostages, and for our friends in New York - what is a bribe?

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Three Day Heart attacks

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:05 GMT

Felicity Ward made her Bugle debut in March 2018. Joining Andy, alongside Tiff Stevenson, for a World round up of dictators, mullets and guns. It’s Bugle issue 4061 – Three Day Heart attacks.

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Corruption, Covid and Cricket

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:00:37 GMT

August 2020 now and Andy was joined by Hari Kondabolu and Mark Steel as Donald Trump did his best to string out his time at the White House. It’s Bugle issue 4161 - Corruption, Covid and Cricket.

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AI vs Mumsnet | Chicken cop | Bipolar diet - Ad Free

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 23:01:54 GMT

Josh Gondelman and James Nokise join host Alice Fraser for episode 175 of The Gargle.

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👩‍👧‍👦 OpenAI vs Mumsnet

🐓 Chicken cop

🧠 Diet vs bipolar

📈 AI online prices

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Kiss The Hate Away - The Bugle

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:00:20 GMT

JD Vance continues to do the opposite of shine, the Labour Party are bad at politics, and who cares about moths? Andy is with Alice Fraser and Hari Kondabolu.

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Decade starts badly

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:00:22 GMT

In January 2020 we titled our first Bugle of the year “Decade starts badly”. Oh, if only we could have seen just how much worse things would soon be. Nato Green and Tiff Stevenson joined me for Bugle 4135.

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The Question

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:14:20 GMT

June 2018 now, and Anuvab Pal joined me as a new special relationship was blossoming. It’s Bugle 4072 - The Question.

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The News: Raining Cats and Dogs

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:00:41 GMT

Are Americans eating cats and dogs, and do the British know what a fish looks like? It's another big news week. Andy is with Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard.

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Mountains, Monkeys and Moore - AD FREE

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:05:52 GMT

In December 2017 Britain was in a political pickle over Brexit. Anuvab joined me as we tried to get our heads around developments. It’s Bugle issue 4053 – Mountains, Monkeys and Moore.

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Mushroom robot | AirTag detective | Beehives - Ad Free

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 23:01:08 GMT

James Colley and Jack Druce join host Alice Fraser for episode 174 of The Gargle.

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🍄 Mushroom robot

♻️ AirTag detective

🐝 Long lost beehives

📍 Child tracking

📱 Online identity

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Cricket World Cup Souvenir Edition - AD FREE

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:05:59 GMT

In July 2019 Alice Fraser bravely joined Andy for Bugle issue 4115 as I struggled to concentrate on anything other than Cricket. It’s Bugle issue 4115 - Cricket World Cup Souvenir Edition.

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TASK ANDY - The Bugle

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:00:52 GMT

As Andy prepares for the launch of Taskmaster, we present a special edition of Ask Andy.

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Mo' moons mo' problems - AD FREE

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:00:29 GMT

March 2020 now and Tiff and Alice were with Andy as the world as we knew it came to a grinding, coughing and sneezing halt. It’s Bugle issue 4144 - Mo' moons mo' problems.

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Corn sweat | Fish antidepressants | Petty woman - Ad Free

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 23:01:23 GMT

Killian Sundermann and AJ Lamarque join host Alice Fraser for episode 173 of The Gargle.

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🌽 Corn sweat

💊 Fish antidepressants

👋 Unemployment pride

👜 Petty woman

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Dynamic Pricing means listen now or The Bugle owns your home

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:00:18 GMT

Andy is with Ria Lina and Alice Fraser to look at latest news from the world of music, as well as the latest in global political misadventures. And whales.

Taylor Swift and Oasis clearly have a lot to answer for.

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Bond, Boris and Boats - AD FREE

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:00:39 GMT

In August 2020 Nish and Anuvab joined Andy to look at another week of baffling idiocy. It’s Bugle issue 4162 - Bond, Boris and Boats.

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Ruining Mark Wahlberg’s Day - AD FREE

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:30:00 GMT

The shadow of Brexit hovered over the Bugle in September 2018, not to mention a looming Boris Johnson. Tiff Stevenson and James Nokise were with Andy for Bugle issue 4080, Ruining Mark Wahlberg’s Day.

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Crayon smell | Snail news | Pavel Durov - Ad Free

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 23:01:08 GMT

Alison Spittle and John-Luke Roberts join host Alice Fraser for episode 172 of The Gargle.

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🖍 Crayon smell

🐌 Snail tax dodge

📮 Snail mail

💦 Pavel Durov

💇🏻‍♀️ Reviews

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JD Vance: Sofa King Weird

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:00:07 GMT

JD Vance did what?!?! (or he didn't, who knows?). It's been a bad month for the MAGA crew, here's a breakdown. Plus gay penguins, burglaries and Alicia Silverstone's poison pilgrimage.

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The Guilty Bugle

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:00:41 GMT

September 2019 now and a Bugle mash up. Guilty Feminist Deborah Frances White joined Alice and Andy on stage as we took a close look at our feminist credentials. It’s Bugle issue 4120 - The Guilty Bugle.

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Is News Over? It's Ask Andy 9

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 02:00:30 GMT

Just for paid subscribers, Andy answers your questions on the Olympics, US politics and having a head like an orange?!

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Chills, thrills and Blatter aches

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:59:35 GMT

We’re travelling back to November 2014 now. Vladimir Putin was getting pretty busy - invasions and koalas on his agenda. It’s Bugle issue 279 – Chills, thrills and Blatter aches.

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Spherical egg | Memory copies | Orgasm synesthesia - Ad Free

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:01:03 GMT

Ria Lina and Helen Zaltzman join host Alice Fraser for episode 171 of The Gargle.

All of the news, with none of the politics.

🥚 Spherical egg

🧠 Memory copies

🎨 AI copyright

😵‍💫 Orgasm synesthesia

✂️ Missing scissors

🏖 Mother holidays

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Written by Alice Fraser, Ria Lina and Helen Zaltzman

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Whale of a Time

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:00:28 GMT

In June 2018 Tiff Stevenson and Alice Fraser were with Andy for a live Bugle. We wanted to know, who actually cares about the environment? It’s Bugle 4071 – Whale of a Time.

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Water physics | Fox hunters | Dog perfume - Ad Free

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:01:30 GMT

Athena Kugblenu and Josh Gondelman join host Alice Fraser for episode 170 of The Gargle.

All of the news, with none of the politics.

💧 Water physics

🦊 Fox hunter rights

🐶 Dog perfume

⚫️ Clothing ban

🧐 Reviews

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2024 so far. Perfectly normal.

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT

What a year it has been! The Bugle takes a look at some highlights from 2024 so far, featuring Donald Trump, Taylor Swift, Google and a snap UK election.

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The Sinister Minister AD FREE

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:00:10 GMT

May 2017 now and the Bugle was live in Australia. Zoe Coombs Marr and Wil Anderson joined Andy on stage in Melbourne.

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TV switch-off | Space mysteries | Snoopolympics - Ad Free

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 23:01:00 GMT

Joz Norris and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall join host Alice Fraser for episode 169 of The Gargle.

All of the news, with none of the politics.

📺 TV switch-off

🛰 Space mysteries

📱 TikTok sued

🐶 Snoopolympics

🐝 Reviews

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Written by Alice Fraser, Joz Norris and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall

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Greekonomics - AD FREE

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 04:00:48 GMT

Greece was giving the rest of Europe the jitters in January 2015, giving the middle finger to years of austerity. It’s Bugle issue 286 - Greekonomics.

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The Bugle 🧡 London 2012

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 09:30:00 GMT

Andy revisits London 2012, when he abandoned everyone and everything to watch hundreds of hours of sport.

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Wow! Why? AD FREE

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 04:00:36 GMT

Back in November 2014 Andy and John raised a glass to the heroism of dare devils across the world. It’s Bugle issue 277 - Wow! Why?

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Gig work | Mercury diamond | Olympics ceremony - Ad Free

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 23:01:49 GMT

Alice Tovey and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser for episode 168 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.

💰 Navy > gig work

💎 Mercury diamond

🇫🇷 Olympics ceremony

🇳🇴 Norwegian guilt

🥜 Reviews

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Written by Alice Fraser, Alice Tovey and Tom Neenan

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In the belly of the bull

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:01:40 GMT

July 2017 now, and Andy was joined by Helen, Nish and Producer Chris for a live special at the Underbelly festival in London. It’s Bugle issue 4037, In the belly of the bull.

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LIVE IN AUSTRALIA!

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:01:09 GMT

In May 2017 the Bugle made its live debut in Australia. Tom Ballard and Alice Fraser joined Andy on stage for Bugle issue 4026.

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Dick pic app | Cocaine sharks | Eton brick phones - Ad Free

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 23:01:37 GMT

John Robertson and Garrett Millerick join host Alice Fraser for episode 167 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.

🍆 Dick pic app

🦈 Cocaine sharks

👩🏻‍💻 College to corporate

📱 Eton brick phones

✈️ Reviews

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Written by Alice Fraser, John Robertson and Garrett Millerick

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Shroedinger’s President: 12 minutes in a McDonald's Drive-Thru?

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:00:48 GMT

Celebrities line up to give Harris their approval, while an interesting vote of confidence for Donald Trump from his running mate comes to light.

CloudStrike reveals how fragile every element of your life is, but humanity can fight back against tech via the medium of fishcakes.

Stressed? Thank your favourite deity that the Olympics are here to distract us.

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Where's Bono?

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:01:48 GMT

In January 2015 we were discussing World leaders’ annual jolly to Davos, but the big question was… where's Bono? It’s Bugle issue 285.

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BrokeSadleBack Mountain - AD FREE

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:01:13 GMT

In May 2014 there was gold at the bottom of the ocean and a mountain for sale. It’s Bugle issue 268, BrokeSadleBack Mountain.

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Legislating LOLs | Enhanced Games | Child labour - Ad Free

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 23:01:06 GMT

Siân Docksey and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser for episode 166 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.

😂 Legislating LOLs

💉 Enhanced Olympics

🤖 Security robot

🤳 Influencer parents

👩‍❤️‍👩 Reviews

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Written by Alice Fraser, Siân Docksey and Tom Neenan

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Benjamin Big Red Button - The Bugle 4311

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Andy, Tom Ballard and Chris Addison debate if an assassination attempt on Donald Trump has killed Joe Biden’s chances in the presidential race. What could Gareth Southgate have learnt from Sir Francis Drake? And, will Buglers help set a new record? (Please don’t.)

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Tom Ballard
Chris Addison

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Bugle 255 - AD FREE

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:01:47 GMT

We’re going back to the start of 2014 now. But despite it being a new year - some things never change. It’s the imaginatively titled Bugle 255.

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Romance Novels | Emotional AI | Porridge - Ad Free

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:30:55 GMT

Chloe Petts and Steve Bugeja join host Alice Fraser for episode 165 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.

This week: Romance novel bookshops and emotional AI. Also, porridge, too hot or too cold?

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Written by Alice Fraser, Chloe Petts and Steve Bugeja

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#crucifybieber

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:01:56 GMT

In April 2011 there was a surprising cameo by a pop icon in the Middle East controversy. It’s Bugle issue 149 - #crucifybieber

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Bugle 255

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:25:37 GMT

We’re going back to the start of 2014 now. But despite it being a new year - some things never change. It’s the imaginatively titled Bugle 255.

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2011 Preview Special - AD FREE EDITION

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:00:26 GMT

As the new year dawned in 2011 Andy and John got out our crystal balls to bring you some predictions for the year ahead. It’s Bugle issue 139, 2011 Preview Special.

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Britain Votes For Basic Competence - The Bugle 4310

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 17:11:14 GMT

The UK has danced with democracy - here's Andy and Mark Steel with their take on a momentous day.

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She Bored 'er Colleagues - AD FREE EDITION

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 04:01:28 GMT

In June 2010 we're sure there were some very pressing issues in need of the Bugle’s attention. But they were forgotten in the face of some serious news for dogs - prompting a classic pun-run. It’s Bugle issue 117 - She Bored 'er colleagues.

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Risky behaviour | Space debris | Martin Shkreli - Ad Free

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:01:57 GMT

Sami Shah and Nic Sampson join host Alice Fraser for episode 164 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.

💊 Risky behaviour

☄️ Space debris

🖕 Elon Musk

🤑 Martin Shkreli

🏎 Reviews

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Story 1: https://www.sciencealert.com/the-worlds-most-common-pain-relief-drug-may-induce-risky-behavior

Story 2: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/22/florida-family-sues-nasa-space-debris

Story 3: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/19/elon-musk-softens-go-f-yourself-comment-to-woo-advertisers.html

Story 4: https://www.fastcompany.com/91144246/pharma-bro-martin-shkreli-claims-he-founded-djt-cryptocurrency

Written by Alice Fraser, Sami Shah and Nic Sampson

Produced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris Skinner

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Trump Can Now Legally Eat Puppies - The Bugle

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:01:48 GMT

Andy and Alice fly through the latest election action in the UK, USA and France. Plus, Elon Musk is up to stuff. And we analyse Beyonce's name.

Expect a 2nd episode this week... with election news!

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Alice Fraser

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Symptomless Blitz - Ad Free

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:01:35 GMT

November 2018 now and Nish Kumar and Felicity ward joined me for a pretty spectacular live Bugle. The crowd went wild for all things Aliens and Brexit. It’s Bugle issue 4087, Symptomless Blitz.

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Puns: Primed, Administered

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:02:02 GMT

Andy delivered a manifesto of puns to an astonished audience in the record of Bugle 4308, here it is!

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Worms Around The Moon - Ad Free

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:01:04 GMT

In July 2020 Andy was joined by Anuvab and Alice as tensions rose about…. Well, everything. It’s Bugle issue 4160, Worms Around The Moon.

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Climate jobs | Sauna sessions | Influencers - Ad Free

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 23:01:20 GMT

Dan Ilic and Joe Kent-Walters (aka Frankie Monroe) join host Alice Fraser for episode 163 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.

🥵 Climate jobs

🧖🏻‍♀️ Sauna sessions

🖥 Cheat sues Apple

🤳 Influencer fined

🍴 Reviews

Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcast

Story 1: https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-climate-jobs-skills-gap-linkedin-2024-6

Story 2: https://www.404media.co/game-studios-job-requirement-non-negotiable-sauna-sessions/

Story 3: https://uk.pcmag.com/ios/152837/man-sues-apple-after-wife-discovers-cheating-via-messages-synced-to-imac

Story 4: https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/15/dubai-influencer-fined-for-trespassing-on-sardinia-pink-beach-spiaggia-rosa

Written by Alice Fraser, Dan Ilic and Joe Kent-Walters

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Springtime for Rishi - Bugle 4308

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:01:21 GMT

Could it get any worse for the Tories, or is Rishi Sunak basing his election campaign on The Producers? Andy is with Nish Kumar, Tiff Stevenson and Anuvab Pal for an election special.

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Tiff Stevenson
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Nish Kumar

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Strikes and Jet Skis (Ad free)

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 03:00:00 GMT

In October 2020 we were more than 6 months into the pandemic- but still Covid was front page news. Alice Fraser joined us for Bugle issue 4169, as we tried to find a silver lining.

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Plague! (Ad Free)

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 03:00:00 GMT

In May 2020 a wave of plagues attacked the earth. But would anyone be bothered? It’s Bugle issue 4152.

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3D printing | Disney hacked | AI wave - Ad Free

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:01:59 GMT

John-Luke Roberts and Katie Norris join host Alice Fraser for episode 162 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.

🔫 3D printing

🐧 Disney hacked

👋 AI wave

🤖 Robotic pets

🐘 Elephant names

📱 1-word texts

🫃🏻 Reviews

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Story 1: https://gizmodo.com/youtube-ghost-gun-content-3d-printer-instructions-1851527185

Story 2: https://mashable.com/article/disney-hacked-club-penguin

Story 3: https://futurism.com/the-byte/microsoft-layoffs-blaming-ai-wave

Story 4: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/4000-additional-robotic-pets-seniors-new-york-combat/story?id=111067224

Story 5: https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/jun/10/elephant-names-study-ai

Story 6: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/one-word-reply-communication-texting_l_6660cae1e4b06a0c0d1f9ba8

Written by Alice Fraser, John-Luke Roberts and Katie Norris

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We Shall Flounder On The Beaches - Bugle 4307

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:00:00 GMT

The UK election rumbles on, an old Irish man was not as he seemed, some (but only some) countries want peace in Ukraine, and sports news: hot dog eating.

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Ria Lina

Neil Delamere

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Hot PUSA

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 02:00:30 GMT

We’re heading back to November 2019 now and Jenna Friedman was making her Bugle debut - with some serious questions about life. It’s issue 4131 Hot PUSA.

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What's a Funny Election Result? It's Ask Andy 8!

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:30:00 GMT

Andy is back to ponder things named after single letters, funny election results and whether or not he's a monologista.

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Hari Kondabolu Day

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 02:00:53 GMT

Hari Kondabolu, the third ever official Bugle co-host only had 2 wait two years to get an episode named after himself.

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Leafy greens | Death nuggets | Waterfall pipe - AD FREE

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 23:01:55 GMT

Pierre Novellie and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser for episode 161 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.

🛞 Leafy greens

🥜 Death nuggets

💦 Waterfall pipe

🪹 Mean magpies

🧘🏻‍♂️ Reviews

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Story 1: https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/tire-wear-additives-found-in-leafy-green-vegetables-387567

Story 2: https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/may/31/men-and-other-mammals-live-longer-if-they-are-castrated-says-researcher

Story 3: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp99l9gpzwgo

Story 4: https://phys.org/news/2024-06-magpies-tend-intelligent.html

Written by Alice Fraser, Pierre Novellie and Tom Neenan

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The Bugle's 600th episode special!

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Another bad week for Rishi, Trump has guns(!) and the latest from the Indian and Mexican elections. It's an action packed Bugle and you can see some clips on Tim Tok and YouTube all week.

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Andy Zaltzman
Nish Kumar
Alice Fraser
Nato Green
Chris Skinner

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The Chainsaw of Futuristic Justice - AD FREE

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 06:18:53 GMT

March 2016 now and myself and John were back after an extended break. So we thought it wise to hand the running order over to our esteemed listeners. This is how that turned out - issue 294, The Chainsaw of Futuristic Justice.

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Social media babies | Cryonics | AI CEOs - AD FREE

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 23:01:01 GMT

Josh Gondelman and Alison Spittle join host Alice Fraser for episode 160 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.

👶🏻 Social media babies

🥶 Cryonics client

🤖 AI CEOs

🐕 Poo drama

💅🏻 Reviews

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Story 1: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/05/29/us/social-media-children-influencers-cec/index.html

Story 2: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/australian-cryonics-firm-freezes-first-client-in-hopes-of-bringing-him-back-to-life-in-future-5764708

Story 3: https://futurism.com/the-byte/ceos-easily-replaced-with-ai

Story 4: https://www.iamexpat.de/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/berlin-play-dramatises-dog-poo-attack-dance-critic-2023

Written by Alice Fraser, Josh Gondelman and Alison Spittle

Produced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris Skinner

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Calypso bad - AD FREE

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 03:15:29 GMT

Britain was having an identity crisis in October 2014. Thankfully Lord Norman Tebbit was on hand with suggestions of how to turn things around. It’s issue 276, Calypso Bad.

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Trump: Guilty of Being Himself - The Bugle EXTENDED CUT

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 03:39:41 GMT

Trump is convicted of being himself, Narendra Modi engages with god, and North Korea incites a prank war. Andy Zaltzman is with Josh Gondelman and Anuvab Pal.

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Josh Gondelman

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Fiddlesticks to Russia - AD FREE

Fri, 31 May 2024 03:13:26 GMT

May 2014 now and Ukraine was going to the polls in a vote that could have been one of the most pointless in history. It’s Bugle issue 269, Fiddlesticks to Russia.

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Fast diamonds | Counting crows | Minaj drug bust - AD FREE

Thu, 30 May 2024 23:01:51 GMT

Cerys Bradley and AJ Lamarque join host Alice Fraser for episode 159 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.

💎 Fast diamonds

🔥 Mariachi turf war

🧮 Counting crows

🚬 Minaj drugs bust

🚴 Reviews

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Story 1: https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/scientists-make-diamonds-from-scratch-in-only-15-minutes/

Story 2: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/mexico-street-fire-breather-mariachis-video-b2549364.html

Story 3: https://www.sciencealert.com/crows-can-actually-count-out-loud-amazing-new-study-shows

Story 4: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlly7dd7n1o

Written by Alice Fraser, Cerys Bradley and AJ Lamarque

Produced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris Skinner.

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America stands that little bit smaller - AD FREE

Tue, 28 May 2024 07:45:17 GMT

In October 2013 the USA was in a tail spin, giving myself and John more evidence for the complete collapse of the great nation. It’s issue 249, America stands that little bit smaller.

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The Reverse Raymond Briggs - The Bugle

Sun, 26 May 2024 07:43:09 GMT

The UK's most exciting election race of all time is ip and running! The Bugle has an exclusive update. Plus, gay animals are attacking our children, apparently.

Andy is with Josie Long and Tom Ballard.

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Every Mushroom Cloud... AD FREE

Fri, 24 May 2024 02:45:24 GMT

In August 2017 the future was looking uncertain, as two of the world’s most unique leaders locked horns (sound familiar?). Andy was joined by Hari Kondabolu for Bugle issue 4038 “every Mushroom Cloud…”

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Vatican phenomena | Smelly stamps | Testicle plastics - AD FREE

Thu, 23 May 2024 23:01:11 GMT

Siân Docksey and James Nokise join host Alice Fraser for episode 158 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.

🛑 Driverless car prank

✝️ Vatican phenomena

🥖 Smelly stamps

🥜 Testicle plastics

🍍 Reviews

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Story 1: https://carscoops.com/2024/05/t-shirt-with-stop-sign-on-it-fools-waymos-autonomous-vehicles/

Story 2: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/05/17/europe/vatican-guidance-supernatural-phenomena-scli-intl/

Story 3: https://amp.theguardian.com/artanddesign/article/2024/may/17/french-post-office-releases-scratch-and-sniff-baguette-stamp

Story 4: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-confirm-microplastics-now-detected-in-human-testicles

Written by Alice Fraser, Siân Docksey and James Nokise

Produced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris Skinner.

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Urine with a chance - AD FREE

Tue, 21 May 2024 02:45:20 GMT

We’re going back to April 2020 now. You might remember there was only one story in town that spring. For issue 4147 “Urine with a chance” Andy was joined by Anuvab and Hari for a tri-continental take on Covid.

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Hot Girl Summer Indictment Tour - The Bugle

Mon, 20 May 2024 02:45:41 GMT

Andy, Hari and Tiff on Trump v Biden v Brain Worms. Plus, societal roles of women and diversity, endangered species, the misbehavior of vegetables, and Irish-American relationship.

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Tiff Stevenson
Hari Kondabolu

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Ayahuasca speech | Kebab prices | Zombie cicadas - AD FREE

Thu, 16 May 2024 23:01:42 GMT

Lewis Hobba and Craig Quartermaine join host Alice Fraser for episode 157 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.

😵‍💫 Ayahuasca speech

🥙 Kebab prices

🦟 Zombie cicadas

🥛 Raw milk

🍝 Reviews

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Story 1: https://nypost.com/2024/05/09/us-news/osu-commencement-speaker-chris-pan-defends-viral-speech-he-wrote-on-ayahuasca/

Story 2: https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/07/germans-grill-olaf-scholz-over-soaring-cost-of-doner-kebabs

Story 3: https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4627259-zombie-like-fungus-could-turn-cicadas-into-saltshakers-of-death-this-summer-experts/

Story 4: https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-05-12/raw-milk-enthusiasts-uncowed-by-bird-flu-risk-in-dairy

Written by Alice Fraser, Lewis Hobba and Craig Quartermaine

Produced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris Skinner.

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A fart wrapped in an illusion

Thu, 16 May 2024 23:00:13 GMT

October 2017 now and the beginning of the end (or so we thought) for Harvey Weinstein. Alice Fraser was with me to unpack the sexual misconduct revolution. It’s issue 4047 A fart wrapped in an illusion.

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Too Hot For Print

Tue, 14 May 2024 07:10:43 GMT

In Jan 2015 Paris was in mourning following the Charlie Hebdo terror attack. World leaders travelled to the city in a sign of unity, and the magazine came out fighting. It’s issue 284 Too Hot For Print.

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Bonus Bugle: Frogs, Seagulls and Bees!

Sun, 12 May 2024 23:00:58 GMT

What do the UN think about climate change (clue: ouch), plus animal news, lots of animal news.

All previously unheard moments from The Bugle, with Nish Kumar, Alice Fraser, Hari Kondabolu, Ahir Shah, Anuvab Pal and Al Barrie

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Alice Fraser
Alastair Barrie

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Humans v bots | Candy Crush priest | Money dysmorphia - AD FREE

Thu, 09 May 2024 23:01:27 GMT

Joz Norris and Alison Spittle join host Alice Fraser for episode 156 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.

🤖 Humans v bots

📱 Candy Crush priest

🤑 Money dysmorphia

🐭 Disney remote work

🏃🏻‍♂️ Reviews

Story 1: https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/dead-internet-web-bots-humans-b2530324.html

Story 2: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/priest-accused-by-cops-of-spending-over-dollar40000-of-church-funds-on-candy-crush-and-pokemon-go-says-it-might-have-happened-because-hes-not-a-details-guy/

Story 3: https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/how-tiktok-is-wiring-gen-zs-money-brain-fc43ba6c

Story 4: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/disney-world-adult-visitors-increasingly-mix-remote-work-play-rcna149882

Written by Alice Fraser, Joz Norris and Alison Spittle

Produced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris Skinner.

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Sochi Special - AD FREE

Thu, 09 May 2024 23:00:56 GMT

In February 2014 winter olympians were preparing for the controversial Games in Sochi. Not only was it costing a pretty penny - but the hosts’ values were also under question. It’s issue 259 Sochi Special.

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What is a Family Show? It's ASK ANDY 7!

Tue, 07 May 2024 23:00:53 GMT

Andy is back to answer your questions on the state of 2024, hippos, and whether or not elections can go in the bin.

Plus, bonus classic dog puns.

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Sunak Without A Trace - The Bugle

Sun, 05 May 2024 23:00:16 GMT

America's political climate, British elections, Scotland's political scene, and the future of AI. Andy is joined by co-hosts Alice Fraser, her newborn, and Alistair Barrie.

Plus, when was the Eiffel Tower discovered?

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Alice Fraser
Alastair Barrie

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Selling The Drama (And War and Guns And The Planet) AD FREE

Fri, 03 May 2024 16:00:30 GMT

September 2013 now, and President Barack Obama was making a pitch for war with Syria. But a surprising twist saw a deal at the eleventh hour. It’s issue 246 Selling The Drama (And War and Guns And The Planet).

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New moon | Squid mating | Bedroom monsters - AD FREE

Thu, 02 May 2024 23:01:04 GMT

Tiff Stevenson and John-Luke Roberts join host Alice Fraser for episode 155 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.

🌕 New moon

🦑 Squid mating

🐝 Bedroom monsters

🔥 Fire-spitting robo-dog

🍔 Reviews

🧑🏻‍🌾 D'Ancey LaGuarde!

Story 1: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2024/04/27/earths-new-second-moon-is-as-big-as-the-statue-of-liberty-and-we-now-know-its-origin/?sh=5871120c2ecb

Story 2: https://www.sciencealert.com/this-squids-birth-month-dictates-his-mating-strategy-for-life

Story 3: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68924955

Story 4: https://www.theregister.com/2024/04/25/flamethrower_robot_dog/

Written by Alice Fraser, Tiff Stevenson and John-Luke Roberts

Produced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris Skinner.

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Nazis versus Terrorists

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:00:50 GMT

Syria was causing all sorts of problems for the international community in January 2014. Naughty Syria. But fortunately Australia’s new PM was on hand to clarify the situation for us all. It’s issue 258, Nazis versus Terrorists.

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News From Space: It's Boring! - The Bugle

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 23:00:58 GMT

Are we paying full attention to the apocalypse? Horses rampaging through the streets, chocolate dying off, mad frogs, cicadas, messages from space - pay attention sheeple!

Andy Zaltzman is with Ian Smith and Anuvab Pal.

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Anuvab Pal
Ian Smith

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Turbo Russia - AD FREE

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:00:16 GMT

We’re going back to March 2015 now, and the Russian government were being true to their stereotype. It’s issue 289, Turbo Russia.

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Paintball security | Salt crystals | Wayne bosses - AD FREE

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:01:59 GMT

Athena Kugblenu and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser for episode 154 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.

Paintball security

Salt crystal clouds

Wayne bosses

Internet sleuths

Reviews

Story 1: https://newatlas.com/technology/paintball-security-paintcam-eve/

Story 2: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-secretive-experiment-released-salt-crystals-over-san-francisco-bay-could-it-help-curb-warming-180984099/

Story 3: https://www.404media.co/bad-amazon-bosses-wayne/

Story 4: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/09/online-sleuths-track-down-british-man-left-american-wife/

Written by Alice Fraser, Athena Kugblenu and Tom Neenan

Produced by Ped Hunter and Laura Turner, with executive production from Chris Skinner.

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Donald The Bastard - AD FREE

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:00:48 GMT

Donald Trump is never far from our thoughts here at the Bugle. The gift that just keeps on giving. And in February 2018 Al Murray and Bugle debutant Jen Kirkman were with me to dissect the state of the union address.

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Trump on Trial! - The Bugle

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 23:00:51 GMT

Trump goes on trial, Truss gets published and India Trusts Modi. Plus Chechens need to learn new dance moves.

Andy is with Hari Kondabolu and Ahir Shah, who makes his Bugle debut. Welcome Ahir!

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Hari Kondabolu
Ahir Shah

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Reacting like a coiled donut - AD FREE

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:30:00 GMT

June 2011 now and there was plenty going on in the Middle East. But John didn’t let the serious situation put him off from a musical interlude. It’s issue 157, Reacting like a coiled donut.

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Tesla layoffs | Titanic PCP | Robo dogs - AD FREE

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:01:06 GMT

Pierre Novellie and John Robertson join host Alice Fraser for episode 153 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.

⚡️ Tesla layoffs

😵‍💫 Titanic PCP

🐕 Robo dogs

😤 Anger venting

🍫 Reviews

Story 1: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68818113

Story 2: https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/titanic-film-crew-drugged-in-1996-halifax-police-told-to-release-more-details-1.6844997

Story 3: https://news.gatech.edu/news/2024/04/03/good-dog-lassie-spirit-learns-walk-moon

Story 4: https://www.bbc.co.uk/reel/video/p0hqff54/feeling-angry-venting-doesn-t-actually-help

Written by Alice Fraser, Pierre Novellie and John Robertson.

Produced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris Skinner.

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Silk and Linen

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:00:07 GMT

In October 2019 the Bugle celebrated its 12th birthday. Alice and Anuvab joined me for this happy occasion - only slightly dampened by more bad news for planet earth.

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Razing Arizon - The Bugle

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 23:00:08 GMT

Arizona has done a good job of disgracing itself this week, and it's not even our top story! Is it Israel? Is it espionage? No, it's the sun, the naughty sun!

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Alice Fraser
Nish Kumar

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Cartel king reviews | Tardigrade | Mouse genitals leg - AD FREE

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 23:01:44 GMT

Comedy duo Egg (Anna Leong Brophy and Emily Lloyd-Saini) join host Alice Fraser for episode 152 of The Gargle - the sonic glossy magazine to The Bugle, with one rule: no politics!

✈️ Cartel king reviews

🧫 Tardigrade humans

🐟 Salmon truck crash

🐁 Mouse genitals leg

📱 Reviews

Story 1: https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2024/04/06/cartel-king-kinahans-google-reviews-expose-travel-partners

Story 2: https://futurism.com/neoscope/scientists-splice-tardigrade-human-cells

Story 3: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/05/thousands-young-salmon-survive-oregon-truck-crash

Story 4: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-accidentally-made-a-mouse-grow-legs-in-place-of-genitals

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It's the end of the world and I'm slightly bothered, but not enough really

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 23:00:18 GMT

In October 2017 Hari and Helen joined Andy to discuss the reported end of the war on coal - and other defunct technologies. It’s Bugle issue 4046, Retronauts and prairie skirts.

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Retronauts and prairie skirts - AD FREE

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:00:42 GMT

In October 2017 Hari and Helen joined me to discuss the reported end of the war on coal - and other defunct technologies. It’s Bugle issue 4046, Retronauts and prairie skirts.

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Up Sh*t Creek, aka The Thames

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:25:55 GMT

How bad are UK waterways? Just ask the entrants from 'The' Boat Race. Also, Lego attack the police and D'Ancey Laguarde has a new novel out. Recorded at The Lowry in Salford, with Tiff Stevenson and Alice Fraser.

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Alice Fraser
Tiff Stevenson
Chris Skinner

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Hot property | AI penis scan | Hallucinogens - AD FREE

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:01:43 GMT

Eleanor Morton and brand-new guest editor Andy Matthews join host Alice Fraser for episode 151 of The Gargle - the sonic glossy magazine to The Bugle, with one rule: no politics!

🏚 Hot property

🍆 AI penis scan

🌎 Fast spinning Earth

🍄 Gen Z hallucinogens

🐬 Reviews

Story 1: https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/i-just-threw-them-there-real-estate-agent-accidentally-burned-down-house-ahead-of-open-house/news-story/a6b8e579fd87a4027ed8020bb1cccdbd

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Story 3: https://apnews.com/article/leap-second-subtract-melting-ice-clocks-74eaac47b9c429910723a604897032a4

Story 4: https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/62279/1/why-are-so-many-young-people-taking-hallucinogens

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Anarchy in the USA

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:00:42 GMT

America was taking an enforced break from life in October 2013. The Government shut down in a spat over healthcare. It’s Bugle issue 248 - Anarchy in the USA.

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A Pun Run Live Show? It's Ask Andy 6!

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 23:00:40 GMT

In this subscriber-only-exclusive, Andy reveals his thoughts on geography, his own sporting skills and the use of English by politicians.

Also - a question on puns needs YOUR answers!

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Who's Tailin' Palin? - AD FREE

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 23:00:18 GMT

In June 2011 there was some good news for the world. A posse of Japanese pensioners were coming to our rescue - showing true heroism in the face of inevitable death. It’s Bugle issue 156.

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Literally Anybody Else - The Bugle

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 11:00:07 GMT

Who do the American public want at the forefront of their democracy? Maybe it's Literally Anybody Else? But beware what you wish for. Also, Scotland embraces hate and New Zealand fights dolphins. Andy Zaltzman is with James Nokise and Josh Gondelman, in Edinburgh.

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Groceries | High rats | Exercise pill - AD FREE

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:01:46 GMT

Guest editors John Luke Roberts and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser for episode 150 of The Gargle - the sonic glossy magazine to The Bugle, with one rule: no politics!

🛒 Grocery prices

🐀 Marijuana rats

👉 Facebook poke

💊 Exercise pill

🔤 Reviews

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Why are soccer kits so woke? - The Bugle

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:30:27 GMT

To understand why so many things are going wrong on a macro level, The Bugle zooms in on society this week, in the hope that it explains a few things. Including - are hot cross buns offensive, what's up with all our food, are football kits woke and whatever Trump is banging on about.

Recorded in Leeds, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Ria Lina and Nato Green.

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7 days of Transatlantic Madness - AD FREE

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:30:00 GMT

In Sept 19 the UK and US were in a race to be crowned the most rubbish nation on Earth. Nish Kumar and Josh Gondelman joined me to help weigh up who was winning. It’s Bugle issue 4123 - 7 days of Transatlantic Madness.

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Work inequality | P0rnhub ban | Pilot naps - AD FREE

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:01:24 GMT

Guest editors Alison Spittle and James Colley join host Alice Fraser for episode 149 of The Gargle - the sonic glossy magazine to The Bugle, with one rule: no politics!

👩🏻‍💻 Work inequality

💦 P0rnhub ban

😴 Pilot naps

🖼 Student art

🍕 Reviews

Story 1: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/mar/05/no-equality-for-working-women-in-any-country-in-the-world-study-reveals-world-bank-gender-gap

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A career defining election - AD FREE

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:27 GMT

There’s nothing like a plot twist. In May 2015 the British public went to the polls in a general election - and the pollsters got a custard pie in the face. It’s Bugle issue 292 – A career defining election.

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Dancefloor Diplomacy - AD FREE

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:30:54 GMT

We’re going back to January 2014 now… and John and myself were spoilt for choice when it came to Top Stories. It’s Bugle issue 257 - Dancefloor Diplomacy.

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Democracy swings (and misses) into action - The Bugle

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:00:35 GMT

It's the year of democracy! Just look how it's playing out in India and Russia. Or don't. Also - Royal news, or is there no news? Plus - leaf blowers!

Andy is with Anuvab Pal and Alice Fraser, plus Producer Chris. Recorded at the Warwick Arts Centre.

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Alice Fraser
Annual Pal

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Meat growth | AI teachers | Power drain - AD FREE

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:10:00 GMT

Join host Alice Fraser and guest editors James Nokise and Laura Davis for episode 148 of The Gargle - the sonic glossy magazine to The Bugle, with one rule: no politics!

🍔 Meat growth

👩🏻‍⚕️ NHS abuse

👨🏻‍🏫 AI teachers

🪫 Power drain

😫 Reviews

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WTF is going on? AD FREE

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:48 GMT

An issue of the Bugle now given a title that could have frankly fitted any issue of the Bugle ever recorded. WTF is going on? It was September 2019, and Aditi Mittal and Tom Ballard were with me to answer the question.

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A Barbiturate Girl in a Barbaric World - The Bugle

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Super Tuesday, the end of Theresa May, Quantum Computers and bees all in the news this week. It's a long way from a family show, with Neil Delamere and Nato Green in Birmingham and Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman in Cambridge.

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Space, Snow and Super Bowl - AD FREE

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:38 GMT

February 2018 now, and Alice and Anuvab were with me to talk space, snow and Super Bowl - with a specific look at an orbiting car. It’s Bugle issue 4059.

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Calendar means Calendar - AD FREE

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:44 GMT

Theresa May gave one of the most excruciatingly toe curlingly awful speeches ever in October 2017. Nish and Alice joined me to ponder just how bad the Conservative conference was.

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The Bugle - A World of Pure AImagination

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:00:00 GMT

AI warehouse Wonka gives us one of the stories of the year, plus despots buying crazy gifts, billionaire weddings and weirdos getting elected. Plus, what's an appropriate logo for a business?

Andy is with Josie Long, Felicity Ward and Anuvab Pal. This show was recorded in Glasgow and Norwich. We are on tour!

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Felicity Ward
Josie Long

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Mind The Gap! AD FREE

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:37 GMT

We’re going back to Sept 2013 now - and the chasm between rich and poor was reaching epic proportions on both sides of the Atlantic. And of course politicians were quick to point the finger at the poor for being crap. It’s Bugle issue 247, Mind the Gap.

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Beauty special - AD FREE

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:01:09 GMT

Tiff Stevenson and Sami Shah join host Alice Fraser to get into the latest in beauty news, featuring:

🗿 Chad facing

💄 Tween makeup

💐 Miss Universe

🌎 Climate cosmetics

💋 Beauty tips

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Story 2: https://mashable.com/article/sephora-tweens-teens-drunk-elephant

Story 3: https://amp.abc.net.au/article/103387806

Story 4: https://www.premiumbeautynews.com/en/trends-how-climate-change-will,23244

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The Queen is on fire! AD FREE

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:08 GMT

The late-great Queen, Her Majesty, old Queenie, Lizzie the second, Lillibet, Granny Liz - whatever you choose to call her… she was pretty busy in May 2011. I was joined by John for Bugle issue 155, The Queen is on fire!

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The Bugle - Fighting Ceasefire With Ceasefire

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:00:12 GMT

What a glorious week - politicians fighting like children over how to achieve peace, a Russian whodunnit (we all know), Trump put the sneak into sneaker. And some astronaut bullshit, they really are full of it. Plus, let's get sad about an owl.

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Alice Fraser
Josh Gondelman

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PENIS ON THE ROOF REDUX - IT'S ASK ANDY 5

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 00:00:49 GMT

Andy Zaltzman once again answers your questions - from political polling to the Finnish elections to the famous phallus on the roof.

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Culture special - AD FREE

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:01:44 GMT

Culture is the subject of this week's special episode of The Gargle.

Kai Samra and Huge Davies join host Alice Fraser to get into the latest in culture news, featuring:

🛳 TikTok cruise

🤳 TikTok layoffs

🥤 Stanley Cups

📱 Instagram nudges

📚 Cultural predictions

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Story 2: https://www.wired.com/story/the-stark-realities-of-posting-your-layoff-on-tiktok/

Story 3: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/stanley-cup-hype-rcna132372

Story 4: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/instagram-launches-sleep-notifications-teens-rcna134468

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Ram the Ramparts - AD FREE

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:05 GMT

We’re going back to July 2019 now. Donald Trump was doing his thing as the Americans celebrated Independence Day. I was joined by Anuvab and Alice for Bugle issue 4114, Ram the Ramparts.

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Dastardly Things - AD FREE

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:39 GMT

In September 2019 I gave Tom Ballard and Nato Green the important job of deciding who has the biggest bad guy… Saudi Arabia, or Iran? It’s Bugle issue 4122, Dastardly Things.

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Russian into battle - AD FREE

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:51 GMT

A classic rivalry reared its ugly head in August 2013. Tensions between Presidents Obama and Putin were reaching dangerous heights. It’s issue 244 – Russian into battle.

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The Bugle - Australia - Ireland - USA - Classic Live Bugles

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 01:00:41 GMT

Andy introduces some fine moments from live Bugles past - from the debuts of Alice Fraser, Tom Ballard and Josh Gondelman, to David O'Doherty's brilliant Irish history guide.

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Alice Fraser
Tom Ballard
David O'Doherty
Josh Gondelman

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Crazies Special - AD FREE

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:46 GMT

We love an eccentric leader here at the Bugle. And rash decisions and questionable morals abounded in December 2010 as John and myself recorded Bugle issue 137, Crazies Special.

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Freeze The Oil - AD FREE

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:33 GMT

As we recorded in May 2010 more than a hundred million gallons of oil in the Gulf of Mexico was proving pretty difficult to clear up. It’s Bugle issue 116, Freeze The Oil.

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Science special - AD FREE

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:01:31 GMT

Science is the next theme in your mini-series of special episodes of The Gargle.

James Colley and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser to get into the latest in science news, featuring:

🦞 Self-cloning crayfish

😧 Don't look back

🔬 Fake papers

🌏 Lost 'Atlantis'

📝 Life hacks

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Story 2: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240118150638.htm

Story 3: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00159-9

Story 4: https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/lost-atlantis-continent-off-australia-may-have-been-home-for-half-a-million-humans-70000-years-ago

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Let's Sit In Silence and Watch a bird go "Honk."

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:49 GMT

Alice and Nish joined Andy in October 2019 for an important update in the evolutionary race between humans and other animals. It’s Bugle issue 4127, Let's Sit In Silence and Watch a bird go "Honk.”.

Presented today by Chris Skinner.

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Paunchy Plutocrats, Inc. - AD FREE

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:10 GMT

In July 2017 Andy was joined by Alice Fraser to take a deep dive into North Korea’s nuclear capabilities - with some unique ideas for the future of diplomacy. It’s Bugle issue 4036, Paunchy Plutocrats, Inc.

Presented today by Chris Skinner.

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AI is taking over the world!

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Andy Zaltzman (South London) is joined by Hari Kondabolu in Brooklyn, New York and Neil Delamere in Dublin, Ireland.

- Imran Khan claims election win with AI victory speech

- Volcano scrolls deciphered by AI

- Exclusive extracts of Julius Caesar's diary

- Trump v Biden: two elderly men arguing publicly about who's going to end the world

- Tucker Carlson's softball Vladimir Putin interview

- plus post-Super Bowl analysis

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Andy Zaltzman
Hari Kondabolu
Neil Delamere

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The gifts that keep giving

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:15 GMT

Robert Mugabe was going nowhere without a struggle in August 2013. Plus, Silvio Berlusconi was back in the news - a happy day indeed! It’s Bugle issue 243, The gifts that keep giving.

Presented today by Chris Skinner.

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Keep it in your pants - AD FREE

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:32 GMT

We’re visiting May 2011 now - Andy and John were handing out some PSHE education… with some top tips on avoiding any confusion when it comes to consent. It’s Bugle issue 154, Keep it in your pants.

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Massive Cuts - AD FREE

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:38 GMT

In October 2010 a UK spending review triggered the start of a bleak time of austerity for the nation. The news was broken to the nation by millionaire Chancellor George Osborne. It’s Bugle issue 132, Massive Cuts.

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Relationships special - AD FREE

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:01:12 GMT

We present to you the first of our mini-series of themed specials of The Gargle!

Josh Gondelman and Tiff Stevenson join host Alice Fraser to get into the latest in relationships news, featuring:

💕 Relationship sabbaticals

🏋🏻‍♀️ Relationship workout

🍭 Sugar relationships

🇯🇵 Non-dating adults

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Story 2: https://amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/04/workout-for-your-relationships-new-york-peoplehood

Story 3: https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2024/01/06/a-psychologist-gives-3-reasons-why-people-enter-sugar-relationships/amp/

Story 4: https://japantoday.com/category/national/one-third-of-japan's-unmarried-adults-under-50-have-never-dated

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Jubilee Special

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:43 GMT

Bugle issue 196 in June 2012 featured Barack Obama in the Top Story slot. But even the 44th President off the USA couldn’t get ahead of some very important sports news that I just had to bring to the nation.

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#JeSuisCharlie

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:18 GMT

January 2015 now, and the year got off to a heavy start. A cartoon in a French magazine sparked a horrific attack. Myself and John tried to get our heads round the barbarism - and global reaction.

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The Bugle - UPDATE: America is still f---ing mad

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:09:29 GMT

Recording together in Andy's shed surrounded by cricket memorabilia, are Nish Kumar and Chris Addison.

On this week's episode:

Trump vs Swift: a 'powder keg of stupidity'
Super Bowl LVIII conspiracy theories
Joe Biden calling Benjamin Netanyau a 'bad f---ing guy'
Tucker Carlson meeting Vladimir Putin
Rishi Sunak's Rwanda policy bet with Piers Morgan
Liz Truss launching PopCon

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Tit for Tat

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:09 GMT

We’re visiting June 2018 now. It was a busy week as we recorded Bugle issue 4070 - Alice joined me to look at Ukrainian 'assassinations' and… dachshunds.

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You’re Fired – Afforced Acquiescence - AD FREE

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:35 GMT

In May 2017 in his early White House days Donald Trump was channelling his Apprentice persona - firing a pretty big player in national security. Anuvab joined me for Bugle 4028, You’re Fired – Afforced Acquiescence.

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A Human Centipede Of Backstabbing - AD FREE

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:42:04 GMT

In June 2019 Tiff Stevenson and James Nokise joined me as we waited patiently for the Conservatives to pick our new PM. It’s Bugle issue 4112 - A Human Centipede of backstabbing.

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Stanley Cups | AI Carlin | BookTokers

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:01:24 GMT

Guest editors Laura Davis and James Nokise join host Alice Fraser for episode 147 of The Gargle - the sonic glossy magazine to The Bugle, with one rule: no politics!

Stanley Cup lead

AI George Carlin

Sexualised BookTokers

AI Taylor Swift

Disappointments

Story 1: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/26/health/stanley-cups-lead-wellness/index.html

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What would Draco do? AD FREE

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:54 GMT

We’re heading back to lockdown now. Bugle issue 4146, What would Draco do? Was recorded in the early days of the first UK lockdown in March 2020, and things were getting pretty weird.

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Electile Dysfunction

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:00:22 GMT

Now we’re heading back to May 2017, it was election season in the UK - but two of the key players had gone AWOL. It’s Bugle issue 4029, Electile Dysfunction

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Long Over-Jew - AD FREE

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:40:45 GMT

In March 2011 Pope Benedict was feeling forgiving - and decided it was in his gift to make one epic exoneration. It’s Bugle issue 146 Long over-Jew.

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50 Minutes of Bias - Bugle 4289

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:00:33 GMT

Please perceive this show to be full of good jokes. Can you tell the difference between evidence and perception? Why? Well it's a focus on the latest target of the Tory culture wars - Andy. Plus, India build a massive controversial religious building, which, if you choose, can be perceived as a non story.

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Woman gives birth!

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:14 GMT

We’re going back now to one truly happy day for mankind. There was reason for celebration in July 2013 as Britain welcomed a royal baby. It’s Bugle issue 242, Woman gives birth! Today's episode is introduced by Chris Skinner.

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DO WE LIKE YOUR BUGLE COCKTAILS? - IT'S ASK ANDY 4

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:00:31 GMT

Andy is with Chris to answer your questions and review your cocktail puns. Also, which classic British comedy should Andy audition for?

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Not Enough Kicking - AD FREE

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:58 GMT

June 2019 now, and Australia was giving us plenty to think about. Andy was joined by Alice and Anuvab for Bugle issue 4111 Not Enough Kicking. Today's episode is introduced by Chris Skinner.

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Pothole revival | AI girlfriends | TikTok tarot - AD FREE

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:01:05 GMT

Guest editors Tom Neenan and Alison Spittle join host Alice Fraser for episode 146 of The Gargle - the sonic glossy magazine to The Bugle, with one rule: no politics!

Pothole revival

AI girlfriend bots

TikTok tarot

Creator unions

Reviews

Story 1: https://k1047.com/2024/01/16/man-comes-back-to-life-after-ambulance-hits-pothole/

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Judges and Prison - AD FREE

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:24 GMT

India has provided some classic Bugle top stories… and in June 2017, it was the tale of one questionable judge. For Bugle issue 4034 Andy was joined by Anuvab Pal.

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Singing in the Reign - AD FREE

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:53 GMT

Patriotism was in Vogue in June 2012 - as Britain celebrated the diamond jubilee in typically British style… in the rain. It’s Bugle issue 197 - Singing in the Reign.

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Do I Not Leak That - AD FREE

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:29 GMT

Wikileaks was responsible for a deluge of classified information being released in December 2010. But the jury was out on just how bothered anyone was about the revelations. It’s issue 136 - Do I Not Leak That.

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The Bugle - Trump Exclusive: The Moon Is Woke

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:32:33 GMT

It's US primary season, does it mean anything? Also, what do kids' words say about us, why sending people to Rwanda may be complicated, and angry AI bots reveal how close they are to humanity. Andy is with Ria Lina and Josh Gondelman.

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Britain can no longer afford defence against aliens

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:10 GMT

In December 2009 some serious cost-cutting measures were needed as a recession loomed in the UK. Bingo and UFOs were of course the obvious places to save a pound or two. It’s Bugle issue 98, Britain can no longer afford defence against aliens.

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Fart jokes for the Taliban - AD FREE

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:59:13 GMT

April 2014 now, and the Great Barrier Reef was making headlines - for all the wrong reasons. Alice Fraser and Sami Shah joined Andy for Bugle issue 4024.

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AI students | Harmful content | CPR dummy - AD FREE

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:01:34 GMT

Guest editors Dan Ilic and André De Freitas join host Alice Fraser for episode 145 of The Gargle - the sonic glossy magazine to The Bugle, with one rule: no politics!

AI uni students

Harmful content

AI product names

CPR dummy

Reviews

Story 1: https://futurism.com/the-byte/university-enrolling-ai-powered-students

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Breadgate - AD FREE

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:51 GMT

Nish Kumar revisits Breadgate/Bread Roll Gate, as revealed in Bugle 4132 and his brilliant stand up show Your Power, Your Control, which you can buy now.

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Mukbang - AD FREE

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:12:10 GMT

There’s nothing humanity loves more than to ignore the experts. In November 2019 we were collectively refusing to listen to 11,000 climate scientists. It’s Bugle issue 4129.

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Gaining My Religion - AD FREE

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:04 GMT

Pensioners - there’s loads of them. And in April 2014 in the UK the Government came up with an interesting plan to predict people’s deaths - presumably to save some money. It’s issue 267, Gaining My Religion.

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The Bugle - World War Three!? Watch This Space!

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 08:27:02 GMT

Who are the Houthis and are we at war with them? What is going on with the British Post Office? And can people stop building tunnels? Plus... technology and a Bugle cocktail challenge.

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We're having a baby! - AD FREE

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Briton’s were celebrating in December 2012 - and despite some logistical issues, myself and John just had to record a Bugle to celebrate the announcement of a magical royal baby. It’s Bugle issue 216, We're having a baby!

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Weapons of mass election - AD FREE

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:50:23 GMT

Excitement was ramping up in the States in January 2012 as the Iowa caucus kicked off an election year. It’s Bugle issue 177 Weapons of Mass Election.

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Google landlords | Spy cam | AI copyright - AD FREE

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:01:36 GMT

Guest editors Pierre Novellie and Kai Samra join host Alice Fraser for episode 144 of The Gargle - the sonic glossy magazine to The Bugle, with one rule: no politics!

Google landlords

Spy cam

AI copyright

Social media ads

Reviews

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KalashniCough - AD FREE

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:03 GMT

In February 2020 there was one big question we were all worrying about - just how worried did we need to be? Oh if only we’d know….

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Fruitcakes and Loonies - AD FREE

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:44 GMT

We’re visiting May 2014 now - and Nigel Farage was leading the charge as a bunch of terrifying politicians tried to take Europe back to the good old days. It’s Bugle issue 270, Fruitcakes and Loonies.

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The Bugle - Contests, Conflicts and The Zaltzprime

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:51:30 GMT

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.

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Inprismed - AD FREE

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:47 GMT

Edward Snowden - remember him? No, we thought not. Well here’s a little reminder from June 2013 - It’s Bugle issue 238, Inprismed.

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A Drop of Reagan’s Blood - AD FREE

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:54 GMT

Now you might think we’ve been waiting a while for an election here in the UK - but back in May 2012 Egyptians were going to the polls in a VERY loooooooooong awaited election. It’s Bugle issue 195.

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Bad news for stupid buildings, Afghanistan & shoes - AD FREE

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:38 GMT

Copenhagen was the hot ticket in Dec 2009 as global leaders gathered to tackle the climate crisis - and we all know how well that went. It’s Bugle issue 97, Bad news for stupid buildings, Afghanistan & shoes.

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Skimpflation | Robot mauling | Self improvement - AD FREE

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:01:23 GMT

Guest editors James Colley and Alison Spittle join host Alice Fraser for episode 143 of The Gargle - the sonic glossy magazine to The Bugle, with one rule: no politics!

Skimpflation

Robot mauling

Queen abdication

Self improvement

Reviews

Story 1: https://globalnews.ca/news/10158591/inflation-skimpflation-grocery-store/

Story 2: https://nypost.com/2023/12/26/business/tesla-factory-worker-attacked-by-robot-which-dug-claws-into-back-arm/

Story 3: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/01/01/queen-margrethe-ii-abdicated-to-save-sons-marriage-after-af/

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CONTENTS

00:00 Start

01:36 Front cover

03:49 Satirical cartoon

04:43 Story 1: 'Skimpflation' hits grocery stores amid rising inflationary pressures

10:07 Ads

13:37 Story 2: Tesla factory worker attacked by robot

18:41 Reviews

21:32 Story 3: Queen of Denmark abdicates

26:35 Story 4: How to improve your life in 2024 according to science

31:23 Bye / Anything to plug?

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Peak Nigel - AD FREE

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:42 GMT

Donald Trump has kindly provided so many Top Stories for us over the years. He really is the ‘gift’ that keeps giving. In October 2019 Hari and Helen were with Andy to try and make sense of his latest achievements. It’s Bugle issue 4124.

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Weekend at Bernie's - AD FREE

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT

We all need a holiday from time to time. Well in Sept 2009 myself and John returned from a Bugle break to find that despite our time away - nothing much had changed in the world. It’s issue 89 The Bugle finally returns.

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The Ebola Tombola - AD FREE

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:18 GMT

Ebola was causing a nuisance in October 2014. And of course the world leapt into action - once the virus left the shores of Africa. It’s issue 275, The Ebola Tombola.

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Britain's Back Baby! - AD FREE

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:39 GMT

We were feeling proud to be `British in December 2011. We had proof that the nation was back on the map. It’s issue 174, Britain's Back Baby!

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Birthday Party! Super Best Friends Invited! - AD FREE

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 16:18:07 GMT

Proof now that we’re stuck in an endless loop of doom and hellfire. In April 2010 myself and John recorded Bugle issue 112 - and the hot topic, an Icelandic volcano.

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The Bugle - Is 2023 Over Yet? Oh, and Merry Christmas

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:10:39 GMT

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.

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Josh Gondelman

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Dolphin thumbs | Goodreads scandal | Volcano - AD FREE

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:01:07 GMT

Guest editors Athena Kugblenu and Tiff Stevenson join host Alice Fraser for episode 142 of The Gargle - the sonic glossy magazine to The Bugle, with one rule: no politics!

Dolphin thumbs

Meaningless void

Goodreads scandal

Icelandic volcano

Reviews

Story 1: https://nypost.com/2023/12/11/lifestyle/dolphin-with-thumbs-shocks-scientists-in-first-ever-discovery/

Story 2: https://theconversation.com/science-communicators-need-to-stop-telling-everybody-the-universe-is-a-meaningless-void-215334?utm_source=Live+Audience&utm_campaign=92b1771ddb-briefing-dy-20231214&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b27a691814-92b1771ddb-50997664

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CONTENTS

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01:42 Front cover

04:23 Satirical cartoon

04:52 Story 1: Dolphin with 'thumbs' surprises scientists in first ever discovery

09:11 Ads

11:10 Story 2: Scientists need to stop telling everybody the universe is a meaningless void

17:34 Reviews

19:56 Story 3: Debut author linked to fake Goodreads accounts that review bombed peers

28:50 Story 4: Icelandic volcano erupts

34:35 Bye / Anything to plug?

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Mike Pence gets horny - AD FREE

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:11 GMT

In December 2021 there was an early Christmas gift for us all in the form of Donald Trump’s first impeachment. Andy was joined by Alice and Hari to disect the news. It’s issue 4134, Mike Pence gets horny.

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Not Scared, Bored - AD FREE

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:25 GMT

We’re going back to March 2017 now and there was a shocking terror attack on Westminster. Nish was with me to ponder why some people are just total, er, cunts. It’s issue 4022, Not Scared, Bored.

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Istanbul's hit - AD FREE

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:15 GMT

Join me now as we go to a World roundup from June 2013. Which nations were soaring ahead in the power leagues? It’s issue 237 Istanbul's hit.

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'Like eating Bill Cosby' - AD FREE

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:16:50 GMT

In April 2012 we were celebrating a true achiever. It was a 100 years since Scott of the Antarctic went down in history as a total legend.

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Iran goes for the world record for show trials - AD FREE

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:00:46 GMT

We’re going way back inn time now to August 2009. But some things never change - it’s issue 88, Iran goes for the world record for show trials

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DOES ANDY HAVE A FAVOURITE PEN? IT'S ASK ANDY 3

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:42 GMT

Andy is with Chris to answer questions on the Trump children, biros and terrapins.

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The Bugle - The Climate Crisis Is Over!

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 16:31:15 GMT

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.

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Evil but competent

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:22:03 GMT

Boris Johnson was rocking the boat in August 2019. Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and Mark Steel to discuss whether the Prime Minister was pro rogue or anti rogue.

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Mice VR | AI Nation ship | Christmas gifts - AD FREE

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:01:42 GMT

Guest editors Tom Neenan and Charlie George join host Alice Fraser for episode 141 of The Gargle - the sonic glossy magazine to The Bugle, with one rule: no politics!

Mice VR

AI Nation ship

Cow dung rockets

Reviews

Christmas gifts

Story 1: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2406986-scientists-have-invented-virtual-reality-goggles-for-mice/

Story 2: https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-first-ai-nation-a-ship-with-10000-nvidia-h100-gpus-worth-dollar500-million-could-become-the-first-ever-sovereign-territory-that-relies-entirely-on-artificial-intelligence-for-its-future

Story 3: https://www.thejournal.ie/cow-dung-rocket-fuel-japan-6242884-Dec2023/

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CONTENTS

00:00 Start

01:37 Front cover

01:59 Satirical cartoon

02:19 Story 1: Scientists have invented VR goggles for mice

06:33 Ads

07:53 Story 2: A ship worth $500m could become the first sovereign territory that relies on entirely on AI for its future

13:03 Reviews

17:59 Story 3: Japanese company tests new cow dung based rocket fuel

21:27 The Gargle Christmas Gift Guide

25:41 Bye / Anything to plug?

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Terrorists eat cauliflowers

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:12 GMT

We’re going back to February 2017 now - and the Bugle was deep in its Trump era. The President was spoiling us with his very specific leadership style. It’s issue 4016 Terrorists eat cauliflowers.

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Motown breaks down

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:20 GMT

Like all true Brits, we love to talk about the weather. Andy and John were melting in July 2013 - it’s Bugle issue 241 Motown breaks down.

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Captain Crazy corks it - AD FREE

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:03 GMT

In October 2011 we were bowing our heads and paying a fitting tribute to Colonel Gaddafi - after his game of hide and seek drew to a dramatic close.

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The Bugle - Quirks and Perks (Bonus episode)

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 08:55:17 GMT

Unheard cuts from recent Bugle shows with Andy, Alice Fraser, Stewart Lee, Felicity Ward, James Nokise and Mark Steel.

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The Bugle finally returns - AD FREE

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 07:46:32 GMT

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Dream jobs | Germaphobes | Crisp flavours - AD FREE

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:01:14 GMT

Guest editors James Colley and Alison Spittle join host Alice Fraser for episode 140 of The Gargle - the sonic glossy magazine to The Bugle, with one rule: no politics!

💭 Dream jobs

🥪 Sandwich smuggle

🧫 Gen Z germaphobes

🥔 Crisp flavours

🧰 Reviews

Story 1: https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/lucid-dream-work-prophetic-ai-b2457929.html

Story 2: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/fined-3300-for-chicken-sandwich-australia-border-control-say-import-permit-needed-fine-could-have-been-higher/ZOFZOY2O2JGT3J77CZQIBZFG44/

Story 3: https://nypost.com/2023/11/27/lifestyle/half-of-gen-z-are-germaphobes-worried-about-infections/

Story 4: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2023/dec/02/the-weird-secretive-world-of-crisp-flavours

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00:00 Start

02:05 Front cover

03:14 Satirical cartoon

03:34 Story 1: Lucid dream startup says people can work in their sleep

10:13 Ads

11:56 Story 2: NZ gran fined $3300 for bringing a chicken sandwich through border control

16:39 Reviews

22:24 Story 3: Half of Gen Z are germaphobes

26:20 Story 4: Who decides which countries get which crisp flavours?

36:14 Bye / Anything to plug?

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Pocket Gods - AD FREE

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:34 GMT

We had serious concerns in October 2018 about the future of happiness. It started with smiling being banned. Where would it end? Alice Fraser and Aditi Mittal were with me to contemplate a world without joy. It’s issue 4085 Pocket Gods.

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Tolerance is just laziness - AD FREE

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:26 GMT

Donald Trump was still settling into the White House in February 2017. But he was already helping to forge some interesting new alliances around the world. Wyatt Cenac joined me for Bugle issue 4015 Tolerance is just laziness.

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Beard Means Business - AD FREE

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:36:39 GMT

Environmental protesters were making their voices heard in September 2014. Record numbers took to the streets in New York - leaving John’s dog feeling a little miffed. It’s issue 274 Beard means business.

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Tennis racquet marries guinea pig - AD FREE

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:46 GMT

May 2013 now and homophobia was having a moment. Former British MP Lord Norman Tebbit was leading the charge. And we named Bugle issue 236 “Tennis racquet marries guinea pig”.

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Tunisia is Revolting

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:36:52 GMT

It was the end of an era in January 2011 as Tunisia’s Ben Ali was ousted from power - in a manner perfectly befitting his tenure. It’s Bugle issue 141 Tunisia is Revolting.

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The Bugle - GOOD COP BAD COP

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 14:30:18 GMT

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.

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Stewart Lee

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A flood of news, and floods

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:53:30 GMT

September 2017 now and the diplomatic tit for tat between the US and Russia was reaching a crescendo. Alice Fraser joined Andy for Bugle issue 4041 A flood of news, and floods.

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Blood moustache | Baby smells | Friend recession

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:01:53 GMT

Guest editors Alison Spittle and John-Luke Roberts join host Alice Fraser for episode 139 of The Gargle - the sonic glossy magazine to The Bugle, with one rule: no politics!

Blood cell moustache

Meta target teens

Baby smells

Friendship recession

Reviews

Story 1: https://auburnpub.com/partners/video-elephant/life-entertainment/entertainment/scientists-give-red-blood-cell-world-s-tiniest-moustache/video_979ce246-5df3-5f78-bd1f-5c1c8a388f7f.html?s=08

Story 2: https://www.wsj.com/business/media/meta-designed-products-to-capitalize-on-teen-vulnerabilities-states-allege-6791dad5

Story 3: https://www.insider.com/dior-releases-230-scented-water-for-babies-baby-skincare-2023-11?s=08

Story 4: https://jingdaily.com/soul-social-app-china-friendship-recession/

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CONTENTS

00:00 Start

01:42 Front cover

02:42 Satirical cartoon

03:28 Story 1: Scientists give red blood cell world's tiniest moustache

08:26 Ads

10:09 Story 2: Meta designed products to capitalise on teen vulnerabilities

16:09 Reviews

20:07 Story 3: Dior releases $230 scented water for babies

28:35 Story 4: How Gen Z app Soul is tackling China's 'friendship recession'

35:53 Bye / Anything to plug?

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Lenin in a Dress

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:13 GMT

America’s widening wealth gap was up for discussion in December 2013 - with some bad news for the great American Dream. It’s Bugle issue 253 Lenin in a Dress.

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Global Election Round Up

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:56 GMT

Democracy fans had a real treat in the Spring of 2012. The US, Mexico, Russia, Greece and France were all going to the polls. So it was only right that Bugle issue 194 should be a Global Election Round Up.

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UN-couth

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:37:30 GMT

September 2010 now and the 65th UN General assembly was underway in New York. Of course John was there to give his analysis.

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Burma triumphs at made-up crime prevention

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:16:01 GMT

Aung San Suu Kyi’s house arrest was given a bizarre extension in August 2009. Andy and John tried to their heads round the legal wrangling. Its Bugle issue 86 Burma triumphs at made-up crime prevention.

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The Bugle - Oppenheimlich: Bugle Word of The Year

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 09:20:29 GMT

Discover our words of 2023, plus the latest from the Covid enquiry, the Middle East, and rats. So many rats.

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Mark Steel
Alice Fraser

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Ransomware | Musk biopic | Bat sex

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:01:13 GMT

Guest editors Ian Smith and Eleanor Morton join host Alice Fraser for episode 138 of The Gargle - the sonic glossy magazine to The Bugle, with one rule: no politics!

Ransomware theft

OpenAI firing

Musk biopic

Bat sex

Reviews

Story 1: https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/11/ransomware-group-reports-victim-it-breached-to-sec-regulators/

Story 2: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67474879

Story 3: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/nov/20/caught-not-quite-in-the-act-church-cameras-reveal-bat-sex-ritual

Story 4: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/elon-musk-biopic-a24-darren-aronofsky-1235787115/

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CONTENTS

00:00 Start

01:47 Front cover

02:23 Satirical cartoon

02:46 Story 1: Ransomware group reports victim for not reporting theft

07:04 Ads

08:15 Story 2: Sam Altman controversially fired from OpenAI then rehired

18:25 Reviews

22:51 Story 3: Bats mate without penetration

30:11 Story 4: Darren Aronofsky to direct Elon Musk biopic

39:09 Bye / Anything to plug?

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Brelectageddon

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:29 GMT

We’ve been on a real roll in Britain in recent years when it comes to Prime Ministers. In December 2017 Andy was joined by Anuvab, Alice and Mark Steel as we digested the general election. Mark inparticular had some frustrations to vent. It’s issue, 4133 Brelectageddon.

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A truly British democracy

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:02 GMT

In June 2017, the British public once again let themselves down at the polling booths. The day after the landmark vote Andy was joined by Helen and Aparna Nancherla to unpick what had just happened.

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Goodness Gracious G8 Balls Of Tennis

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:30:06 GMT

The G8 were getting together for their annual jolly in June 2013. Ireland was playing host to the diplomatic dance. It’s issue 239, Goodness Gracious G8 Balls Of Tennis.

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Uncle Rupert is the real victim

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:05 GMT

There was only one inquiry in town in April 2012. That’s right Leveson. Ring any bells? Well let us remind you. It’s Bugle issue 192, Uncle Rupert is the real victim.

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Some Seriously Bad Pope-ing

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:33:12 GMT

Today, a look back at when white smoke bellowed from the heavens. No, not the Vatican, Iceland.

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The Bugle - The World Drifts into Anti-Semanticism

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:49:00 GMT

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?

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Nato Green
Alistair Barrie

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THE BUGLE IN SPACE! IT'S ASK ANDY 2

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:15:23 GMT

Andy is with Chris to answers questions on the sitar, politicians who are good at sport, snooker and space.

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Rat imagination | Invasive hippos | Space burial - AD FREE

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:01:07 GMT

Guest editors Joz Norris and Kai Samra join host Alice Fraser for episode 137 of The Gargle - the sonic glossy magazine to The Bugle, with one rule: no politics!

🐀 Rat imagination

🦛 Invasive hippos

👨🏻‍⚕️ Amazon healthcare

🚀 Space burial

🚪 Reviews

Story 1: https://www.sciencealert.com/incredible-experiment-reveals-how-rats-use-their-imagination

Story 2: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03516-2

Story 3: https://www.forbes.com/sites/saibala/2023/11/08/amazon-announces-new-benefit-for-prime-members-primary-care-services-for-9-per-month/

Story 4: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/07/magazine/space-burial.html

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CONTENTS

00:00 Start

01:55 Front cover

02:18 Satirical cartoon

03:06 Story 1: Incredible experiment reveals how rats use their imagination

07:23 Ads

10:53 Story 2: Colombia begins sterilising its invasive hippos

16:57 Reviews

21:47 Story 3: Amazon announces primary care services for Prime members

29:11 Story 4: Space burials for rich people

34:54 Bye / Anything to plug?

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Look at this Massive Election! AD FREE

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:32 GMT

The world's biggest democracy was going to the polls in May 2019. We took a deep dive into Indian democracy with Anuvab Pal for issue 4107 - Look at this Massive Election!

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Evolution special - AD FREE

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:06 GMT

We’re going back To February 2017 now - and I was joined by Helen for a major update on the future of planet Earth. It’s issue 4017 - Evolution special.

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Nuns, guns and nutters - AD FREE

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:26 GMT

Britain’s long and messy divorce from Europe was just beginning in May 2013. In Bugle issue 234 we were coming to terms with UKIP and making ourselves familiar with one Mr Nigel Farage.

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Mayhem Update

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:09:56 GMT

In spring 2011 we had a little break here on the Bugle. Putting our feet up for a few weeks. But of course that meant there was no shortage of bonkers behaviour to catch you up on for Bugle issue 148 - Mayhem Update.

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Iran's Theocracy: Letting God decide the election - AD FREE

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:01:16 GMT

Iran was giving us all a lesson in democracy in June 2009 - with a shock victory that left Andy and John reeling for Bugle issue 79 - Iran's Theocracy: Letting God decide the election.

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Politics: An Audition For Reality TV

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 10:23:37 GMT

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.

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James Nokise

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Wiggles | Grok AI | ApeFest eyes - AD FREE

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:01:51 GMT

Married guest editors Laura Davis and James Nokise join host Alice Fraser for episode 136 of The Gargle - the sonic glossy magazine to The Bugle, with one rule: no politics!

🔊 Wiggles deterrent

🤖 Musk's Grok AI

🙈 ApeFest eyes

🧑‍⚖️ Crypto fraud

🦤 Reviews

Story 1: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-02/council-wiggles-hot-potato-homeless-bunbury/103049964

Story 2: https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-announces-grok-a-rebellious-ai-without-guardrails/

Story 3: https://gizmodo.com/bored-ape-nft-event-blinded-eyes-skin-burns-video-1850994930

Story 4: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67281759

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CONTENTS

0:00 Start

01:27 Front cover

02:39 Satirical cartoon

03:30 Story 1: The Wiggles demand Bunbury Council stop playing Hot Potato to disperse homeless people

10:05 Ads

10:55 Story 2: Elon Musk announces Grok, a rebellious AI without guardrails

17:47 Reviews

22:39 Story 3: NFT party attendees report burning eyes and vision loss from bright UV lights

26:37 Story 4: 'Crypto King' Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty of one of biggest financial frauds in US history

33:36 Bye / Anything to plug?

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World turned upside down

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:13 GMT

In April 2017 Andy was in Australia and there were debut appearances for two new Buglers - welcome David O'Doherty and Tom Ballard. It’s issue 4023 - World turned upside down.

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(Product from) Pigs Might Fly (Off The Shelves)

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:13 GMT

We’re taking you back in time now to Kiev in December 2013 - and a new challenger for the title of toughest world leader. It’s Bugle issue 252.

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Happy Deathiversary!

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:01:06 GMT

May 2012 marked one year since the death of one of the most wanted men in the World. It was causing John to feel poetic - launching his exclusive greetings card line. It’s issue 193 - Happy Deathiversary!

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A Greek Tragedy - AD FREE

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:32 GMT

in November 2011 the people were fighting back. So of course - so were the powers that be. It’s Bugle issue 171 - A Greek Tragedy.

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Countdown to Vote-ageddon - AD FREE

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:40:30 GMT

Britain was reaching new heights of democracy in May 2010 as we recorded Bugle issue 113 - Countdown to Vote-ageddon. And a political blooper from Gordon Brown gave Andy and John plenty to analyse.

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Quantum sperm | Asteroid box | Spiderworm - AD FREE

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:01:45 GMT

Debutant Pierre Novellie and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser for episode 135 of The Gargle - the glossy magazine to The Bugle's audio newspaper for a visual world.

All of the news, none of the politics!

Quantum sperm

☄️ Asteroid container

Billionaire Zeppelin

Spiderworm silk

Reviews

Story 1: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-caught-sperm-defying-one-of-the-major-laws-of-physics

Story 2: https://gizmodo.com/nasa-struggling-open-asteroid-sample-container-1850951047

Story 3: https://spectrum.ieee.org/lta-airship-faa-clearance

Story 4: https://www.freethink.com/hard-tech/spider-dna-silkworms-kevlar

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CONTENTS

0:00 Start

02:16 Front cover

04:45 Satirical cartoon

08:20 Story 1: Scientists caught sperm defying one of the major laws of physics

13:36 Ads

15:20 Story 2: NASA is struggling to open its asteroid sample container

21:43 Reviews

24:25 Story 3: Google founder's airship gets FAA clearance

32:32 Story 4: Adding spider DNA to silkworms creates silk stronger than Kevlar

37:54 Bye / Anything to plug?

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American Carnage - AD FREE

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:47 GMT

In January 2017 The White House had a new resident - Donald J Trump. Straight off the back of the inaugaration - Hari joined me to try and make sense of what had just happened. It’s Bugle issue 4013 American Carnage.

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Baby got Hack - AD FREE

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:38 GMT

Syria’s electronic army got the better of the West in May 2013 with the power of a single Tweet - but on the upside it allowed us to give Bugle issue 233 the title Baby Got Hack.

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Gentlemen, start your engines! - AD FREE

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:45 GMT

In March 2012 there was one of those oh so British moments of panic. Of course it involved a queue and some dim-witted politicians. It’s issue 188 Gentlemen, start your engines!

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The Bugle - The Early Naughties Are Back!

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:48:16 GMT

What next for Hamas? Time to celebrate a year of Rishi? English cricket? Phew, science news! Andy is with Nish and Hari.

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Man Versus Nature - AD FREE

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:02 GMT

The news was so bleak in March 2011 that John Oliver admitted something truly shocking about himself. It’s Bugle issue 147 Man Versus Nature - and Andy joined John on the phone from Chennai.

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Britain Holds its Breath - AD FREE

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:00:00 GMT

The countdown was on in April 2010, as the UK learnt it was to go to the polls. A general election was afoot - and the Tories had a secret weapon up their sleeve. It’s Bugle issue 110 Britain Holds its Breath.

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William The Bonquerer - AD FREE

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:00:03 GMT

At some points in Bugle history there has only been one top story in town. April 2020 is one of those times… Yes, that’s right… Covid has infected Top Stories. It’s issue 4149 William The Bonquerer.

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Hunter gatherers | Landlords | Amish phones - AD FREE

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 23:01:54 GMT

Tiff Stevenson and Alison Spittle join host Alice Fraser for episode 134 of The Gargle - the glossy magazine to The Bugle's audio newspaper for a visual world.

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Hunter gatherers

Landlord villains

Amish shunning

Reviews

Story 1: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-theory-that-men-evolved-to-hunt-and-women-evolved-to-gather-is-wrong1/

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02:13 Front cover

04:23 Satirical cartoon

05:58 Story 1: The theory that men evolved to hunt and women evolved to gather is wrong

13:33 Ads

14:47 Story 2: The landlords of social media seem happy to play the villain

25:07 Reviews

31:13 Story 3: Amish men exposed as their phones rang during emergency alert test

38:02 Bye / Anything to plug?

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Making nothing out of something. - AD FREE

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 23:00:12 GMT

In March 2014 the Russian invasion of Crimean peninsula was high in the headlines. So which element of this crisis did myself and John Oliver decide to focus on? Dolphins of course. It’s issue 264 Making nothing out of something.

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Berlusconi: Hard to swallow - AD FREE

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 23:00:07 GMT

Silvio Berlusconi makes another appearance in Top Stories now. The Italian stallion surpassed himself in September 2011 with a particularly passionate rant. It’s issue 167 Berlusconi: Hard to swallow.

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The Bugle - Shafts Of Hope: Pikachu Rampage

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:56:40 GMT

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 Stevenson

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Ria Lina

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12 Friends and 1 Champion - AD FREE

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 23:00:11 GMT

An icon of an episode! Cast your mind back now to September 2010 and those exciting days in the UK when the Pope graced us with his presence. It’s Bugle issue 127 12 Friends and 1 Champion.

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Will China rule the world in the future?

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:10:02 GMT

Here at Top stories we like to take you back in time to Bugle’s past… but for this issue, we’re messing with the space-time continuum - it’s Bugle issue 84 Will China rule the world in the future?

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Bad beer | DNA hackers | Army puking - AD FREE

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 23:00:14 GMT

Alison Spittle and Kai Samra join host Alice Fraser for episode 133 of The Gargle - the glossy magazine to The Bugle's audio newspaper for a visual world.

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Climate crisis beer

DNA hackers

Army puking

Therapy reactions

Reviews

Story 1: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/10/10/business/hops-beer-europe-threatened-climate

Story 2: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/7/23907330/23andme-leak-hackers-selling-user-dna-data

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02:04 Front cover

05:51 Satirical cartoon

06:05 Story 1: The climate crisis is coming for your hoppy beer

08:41 Ads

10:39 Story 2: Hackers are selling the data of millions lifted from 23andMe's genetic database

15:02 Reviews

18:46 Story 3: DARPA's a bit concerned about tactical puking attacks

23:45 Story 4: Apple's new video reactions are making therapy incredibly weird

27:35 Bye / Anything to plug?

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Swede Dreams are Made of Trees - AD FREE

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 23:00:56 GMT

April 2019 now and Greta Thunberg was in the UK. Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Nato Green for the issue 4106 Swede Dreams are Made of Trees.

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The Bugle - Who needs the Middle East when you have Badger Cam?

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:38:24 GMT

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.

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Anuvab Pal
Sami Shah

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Free At Last! - AD FREE

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:00:32 GMT

Get out your star spangled banner - it was celebration time in Bugle issue 213. Yes, it was November 2012 and Barack Obama was re-elected as US President. But as the title Free At Last suggests - it wasn’t so much the result that John was celebrating.

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The truth about lies - AD FREE

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 23:00:51 GMT

There was a shock revelation in Jan 2012 regarding the British habit of telling porkies. And a warning that the nation could be heading towards a crisis. It’s issue 180 The truth about lies.

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The Bugle Ethics Special

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:00:03 GMT

Here at the Bugle we like to shine a light on some of the most deplorable humans on the planet. For issue 107 in March 2010 we were spoilt for choice - it’s The Bugle Ethics Special.

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DO YOU SKI? - IT'S ASK ANDY NUMBER 1!

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 23:00:15 GMT

Andy is with Chris to answers questions on Liz Truss, the US attitude to green policy, and one of the Bugle's oldest questions.

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Influencer tourism | LinkedIn | AI ghostwriters - AD FREE

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 23:01:55 GMT

Dan Ilic and Tiff Stevenson join host Alice Fraser for episode 132 of The Gargle - the glossy magazine to The Bugle's audio newspaper for a visual world.

All of the news, none of the politics!

Influencer tourism

Teens love LinkedIn

ChatGPT ghostwriters

Fake kidnapping

Reviews

Story 1:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/vermont-town-banning-influencers-tourists-visiting-fall-foliage-rcna117413

Story 2: https://www.thecut.com/article/why-teenagers-love-linkedin.html

Story 3: https://thewalrus.ca/chatgpt-ghost-writers/

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02:03 Front cover

02:13 Satirical cartoon

03:40 Story 1: Why Vermont town is banning influencers and tourists from visiting its fall foliage

11:30 Ads

13:38 Story 2: Why teenagers love LinkedIn

20:59 Reviews

23:29 Story 3: How ChatGPT is putting ghostwriters out of work

29:26 Story 4: Man who faked his own kidnapping to spend time with mistress ordered to pay police

34:16 Bye / Anything to plug?

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How Low Will They Go? - AD FREE

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 23:00:59 GMT

John McCain was on the campaign trail in October 2008, and some back peddling was underway - after some serious mud-slinging in Barack Obama’s direction. It’s issue 48 How Low Will They Go?

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Buy lead and Horny Horses - AD FREE

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 23:00:13 GMT

For our 250th Top Story we’re going back in time to a highlight in America’s great history of the patriarchy. Judge Kavanaugh was the hot topic for issue October 2018.

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Season 2! - AD FREE

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:41:20 GMT

The UK was gripped by a referendum as we recorded Bugle issue 273 - and no, not THAT referendum. This was September 2014 - before Brexit was even in our lexicon. Yep, it was the Scottish referendum keeping myself and John on the edge of our seats.

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The Bugle: (More) Sh*t Happens

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:52:46 GMT

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.

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Alice Fraser
Nato Green

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Wind of change - AD FREE

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 23:00:24 GMT

Hurricane Sandy swept through New York in November 2012. Cue plenty of finger pointing by those hoping to use the weather to their political advantage. It’s issue 212 - Wind of Change.

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Streets of Rage - AD FREE

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:19:54 GMT

Capitalist fat cats were shaking in their boots in October 2011. Occupy Wall Street was raging against the machine for issue 168.

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Did you get peace in the Mid-East for Xmas? - AD FREE

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:05:28 GMT

As we welcomed in 2009 Andy and John looked back in time to try and find a happier new year for the Middle East. It’s a suitably festive Bugle issue 58.

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Swamp romp | Plastic clouds | Meta chatbots - AD FREE

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 23:01:45 GMT

Joz Norris and Ania Magliano join host Alice Fraser for episode 131 of The Gargle - the glossy magazine to The Bugle's audio newspaper for a visual world.

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🐊 Swamp romp

☁️ Cloud microplastics

🤖 Meta chatbots

🚙 Kids' Court

🌼 Reviews

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CONTENTS

00:00 Start

01:12 Front cover

01:21 Satirical cartoon

03:42 Story 1: Crocodile sex frenzy triggered by Chinook helicopters and thunder

08:12 Ads

10:39 Story 2: Scientists find microplastics are present in clouds

15:25 Reviews

20:14 Story 3: Meta is using celebrities to get you to like AI

25:53 Story 4: Kids' Court anti-speeding initiative hailed a success

30:48 Bye / Anything to plug?

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The News Stinks - AD FREE

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 23:00:05 GMT

In May 2019 Alice and Hari joined me for issue 4109 The News Stinks - and we tried to get out head round some particularly grim news from the US.

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An Insult To Civic Society - AD FREE

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 23:00:51 GMT

Russia’s democratic system was under the Bugle’s scrutiny in March 2012. That’s right President Putin was celebrating another victory. It’s issue 186 An Insult to Civic Society.

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BONUS BRITAIN BUGLE!

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:38:57 GMT

A special edition of the show, recorded live at the Leicester Square Theatre, profiling Britain today. Ouch, it's not good.

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Alice Fraser
Chris Addison

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Walls throughout the ages - AD FREE

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 23:00:01 GMT

Now as far as top stories go, this one might get the prize for the most obscure. Yep, in November 2009 for Bugle issue 95 - we were talking all things “Walls”.

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Electoral Labour - AD FREE

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:53:28 GMT

October 2012 today, for Bugle issue 211 the US election was just around the corner. Myself and John pondered over the prospect of life with Mitt Romney in the White House.

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You Will Know Us By Our Knobbly Fruit - AD FREE

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:24:18 GMT

We’re going back to a more innocent time now. How we laughed over the Lisbon treaty in June 2008. It’s issue 34 You Will Know Us By Our Knobbly Fruit.

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NFTs worthless | Not funfair | High sheep - AD FREE

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 23:01:53 GMT

Tom Neenan and AJ Lamarque join host Alice Fraser for episode 130 of The Gargle - the glossy magazine to The Bugle's audio newspaper for a visual world.

All of the news, none of the politics!

🙈 NFTs worthless

🎢 Not funfair

🐑 High sheep

🦢 Swan disruption

🪲 Beetle termite

🔠 Reviews

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CONTENTS

00:00 Start

02:23 Front cover

03:37 Satirical cartoon

03:57 Story 1: The vast majority of NFTs are now worthless

09:51 Ads

11:49 Story 2: Eight rollercoaster riders trapped upside down for hours

16:12 Reviews

18:28 Story 3: Herd of sheep eat 100kg of cannabis in Greece

22:38 Story 4: Swan causes London train disruption for a second day

26:09 Story 5: Beetle grows 'termite' on its back to steal food

30:29 Bye / Anything to plug?

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The Reverse Skrillex - AD FREE

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 23:00:39 GMT

April 2019 now and a surprising breakthrough in the fight against Malaria. Nish Kumar and Matt Forde joined Andy for The Reverse Skrillex.

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5th Birthday Edition - AD FREE

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:00:37 GMT

In October 2012 the Bugle turned 5 years old - and what better way to celebrate than with a Top Story looking at some impressive brass balls.

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The American right to flip the bird - AD FREE

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 23:00:05 GMT

Flipping the bird - such a small but satisfying gesture. And in March 2010 the middle finger was the subject of a bizarre legal wrangle - and yes, of course - it was in America. It’s Bugle issue 106.

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Gordon Brown gets a bad dose of the quits - AD FREE

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:44:20 GMT

June 2009 now and Prime Minister Gordon Brown was having a bit of a mare. Cabinet resignations were coming in thick and fast as we recorded Bugle issue 77.

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Fossil licking | Cursed painting | Casino attack - AD FREE

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:01:18 GMT

Alison Spittle and James Colley join host Alice Fraser for episode 129 of The Gargle - the glossy magazine to The Bugle's audio newspaper for a visual world.

All of the news, none of the politics!

👅 Fossil licking

🖼 Cursed painting

🎰 Casino cyberattack

🎙 Hasan Minhaj

🥵 Reviews

⚾️ D'Ancey LaGuarde

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CONTENTS

00:00 Start

02:13 Front cover

03:03 Satirical cartoon

03:47 Story 1: Fossil licking professor wins the IG Nobel prize

09:47 Ads

13:04 Story 2: Cursed painting twice returned to charity shop sells for more than £1,600

16:47 Reviews

20:19 Story 3: Casino cyberattack allegedly caused by 10 min phonecall

25:22 Story 4: Hasan Minhaj admits to making up disturbing stories for his stand-up

33:21 Bye! Anything to plug?

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Economic Armageddon Approacheth - AD FREE

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:00:30 GMT

We’re heading back in time now to September 2008 and some very rich bankers had some explaining to do as the world hurtled towards financial armageddon.

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Obama and his Al-Qaeda style video - AD FREE

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 23:00:16 GMT

We love a bit of pope news here on the Bugle. And in March 2009 Benedict XVI didn’t disappoint - delivering some classic Pope lines on a trip to Africa.

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Bashar goes to Madcon 1 - AD FREE

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 23:00:53 GMT

We all get wrapped up in our own lives now and again - but in August 2011 Bashar Al Assad finally went crazy enough for the international community to start taking notice. It’s issue 165 Bashar Goes Madcon 1.

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Brazilliant! - AD FREE

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 23:00:01 GMT

In August 2010 we were beating our samba drums and counting down to the Brazilian election in true Carnival style. It’s issue 124 Brazilliant!

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Embryo entity | Hamster wheel | Robot penguins - AD FREE

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 23:01:51 GMT

Jodie Mitchell, making their debut on the show, and returning favourite James Colley join host Alice Fraser for episode 128 of The Gargle - the glossy magazine to The Bugle's audio newspaper for a visual world.

All of the news, none of the politics!

🧫 Embryo entity

🐶 American Bully XL

🐹 Hamster wheel

🐧 Robot penguins

🐀 Drew Barrymore

💺 Reviews

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CONTENTS

00:00 Start

02:48 Front cover

02:57 Satirical cartoon

03:34 Story 1: Scientists grow whole model of human embryo, without sperm or egg

08:22 Ads

09:37 American Bully XL dogs

14:14 Story 2: Florida man arrested after trying to cross Atlantic in hamster wheel vessel

18:43 Reviews

23:03 Story 3: How robot penguins could be the answer to bed blocking in the NHS

26:49 Story 4: Drew Barrymore brings back talk show amid writers strikes

32:16 Bye!

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A Few Bad Men - AD FREE

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 23:00:42 GMT

We’ve dedicated a lot of time here on the Bugle to marking the exploits of some very dodgy people. And in November 2012 we had a bonanza on our hands. It’s Bugle 214 a Few Bad Men.

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Obama and KSM - AD FREE

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:19:27 GMT

June 08 was a big moment for Barack Obama - but Hillary Clinton was taking her time to step aside in the race to be Democratic Presidential candidate. Here are John and Andy with Bugle issue number 32.

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Slow Cook Democracy - AD FREE

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 23:00:21 GMT

Today we are in May 2015 - when there was a mere 18 months to go before the next US Presidential election. So of course the democratic machine was already cranking up. It’s issue 293 - Slow Cook Democracy.

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Santorum splashes out - AD FREE

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:00:15 GMT

We *love* a Presidential race at the Bugle. And in April 2012 Rick Santorum was making the fight for the White House even more entertaining than usual.

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The Falklands War Part II - AD FREE

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:00:45 GMT

We’re going back in time now to March 2010, when Andy and John were going back even further - to the 1980s. It’s issue 105 - The Falklands War Part II.

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The Vegas Special - AD FREE

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:25:22 GMT

Today it's Producer Chris coming to you from the good ship Bugle Mc Bugle face with some top nautical news for you in this issue of Top Stories. It was bugle issue 54, back in November 2008

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Flamingos | Sexy voice notes | Rich dicks - AD FREE

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 23:01:42 GMT

Athena Kugblenu and James Nokise join host Alice Fraser for episode 127 of The Gargle - the glossy magazine to The Bugle's audio newspaper for a visual world.

All of the news, none of the politics!

Flamingo invasion

Sexy voice notes

Party drone spies

Rich people city

Burning Man

Reviews

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CONTENTS

00:00 Start

02:19 Front cover

02:31 Satirical cartoon

02:52 Story 1: Flamingo invasion

09:01 Ads

09:57 Story 2: Sexy voice notes

17:08 Reviews

21:02 Story 3: Party drone spies

26:15 Story 4: Rich people city

33:15 Story 5: Burning Man

38:28 Bye / Anything to plug?

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Adults and Aliens - AD FREE

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 06:58:27 GMT

Every issue of the Bugle is an audio treat - but this top story is, er, out of this world! Issue 29, from May 2008 was titled Adults & Aliens.

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Fashion & Fascism - AD FREE

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 23:00:56 GMT

A report by Amnesty International is never good news - and in February 2017 the organisation gave a damning verdict on the state of global human rights. Fortunately Nish Kumar was on hand to disect the bad news and come up with witty tennis comparisons.

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Nailing the truth to the floor - AD FREE

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 23:00:07 GMT

Sometimes the world is just too bleak to contemplate - and that’s when you need a Top Story like this. In November 2013 a man in Russia came to the Bugle’s rescue - by nailing his testicles to Red Square. It’s issue 251: Nailing the truth to the floor.

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It's time to ban slap bass - AD FREE

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 23:00:07 GMT

The world population reached a landmark in October 2011. Great news for Bugle listening figures - not such great news for the future of humanity.

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Texting Jesus | Virgin non-birth | High heist - AD FREE

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:01:56 GMT

Josh Gondelman and Caitlin Cook join host Alice Fraser for episode 126 of The Gargle - the glossy magazine to The Bugle's audio newspaper for a visual world.

All of the news, none of the politics!

📱 Texting Jesus

🥺 Virgin non-birth

🏔 High altitude heist

🤿 Bog snorkelling

🌚 Blue supermoon

🌈 Reviews

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Backwang Forever - AD FREE

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:00:40 GMT

Some Bugle episodes have very simple titles that tell you what’s in store. Some don’t. Today for example, it’s Backwang Forever, keep listening to find out what on earth happened there…

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Republican Convention Special - AD FREE

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 23:00:04 GMT

Issue 44 of the Bugle now and 8 days of some of the most hardcore political grandstanding ever attempted had left both Andy and John feeling somewhat patriotic about good old Blighty. That’s right - it’s the Republican Convention Special.

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George W Bush Nostalgia - AD FREE

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 23:00:30 GMT

In January 2017 hopes were high that things couldn’t get much worse than the shit-show that had been 2016. But, you guessed it… those hopes were dashed from the off. Its Bugle issue 4011: George W Bush Nostalgia

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Mars, Merchandise and Mad Men! - AD FREE

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 23:00:49 GMT

Penises are like buses… a few top stories ago we had a knob on a rooftop. Now, it’s a penis on Mars. Not the most important story in April 2013 - but nevertheless it is the story we decided to dedicate our show to.

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Egypt Crisis - a good time to buy a jumper - AD FREE

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 23:00:44 GMT

Today, Bugle 143, where Egypt was in the news. Egypt is less in the news now so does that mean that everything is fine?

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Team Bugle now had a feed

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:40:20 GMT

This is a test feed

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