It's the trans-global satiricast that leaves no hot potato unbuttered. Andy Zaltzman breaks down the news with comedians from across the world including Alice Fraser, Hari Kondabolu, Chris Addison, John Oliver, Nish Kumar, Tiff Stevenson and Helen Zaltzman. Go to TheBuglePodcast.com to become a premium subscriber and get exclusive shows. Follow us on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dive headfirst into the art of decision-making—whether it’s rating the latest TV shows, dissecting bizarre life choices, or tackling the dilemmas their listeners throw their way. No topic is too big, too small, or too ridiculous. Armed with personal experiences, the news of the week, and an inbox full of questionable queries, Richie and Chris promise to leave you ever-so-slightly wiser… or at least Mildly Informed Help the show to continue to rewri ...
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Celebrating The Bugle's best moments, this daily show takes us back through the some of the greatest stories the The Bugle has deemed newsworthy. Featuring the best moments from Andy Zaltzman, John Oliver and guest Co-hosts We are listener funded, support what we do here This is a Bugle Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the makers of The Bugle, this is a weekly show that skips the news pages and takes a sideways glance at the nonsense contained within the culture, celebrity, tech, science and advice sections of the news. Alice Fraser is joined every show by two great comics from across the globe, bringing 30 minutes of smart satire alongside juvenile nonsense! We are part of the Team Bugle subscriber channel. Sign up and get Ask Andy - our exclusive, extra monthly show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr ...
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Hosted by Blindboyboatclub, who is an artist and author. An eclectic podcast containing short fiction, interviews and comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Two Irish comedians living in London. One straight. One gay. Both gorgeous. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS : dark tales, both old and new, performed by voice artist Kristin Holland
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NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly short story podcast featuring masterful performances of dark tales, both old and new, by voice artist Kristin Holland. If you enjoy playful, chilling, compelling narrations of horror stories, this is the podcast for you. https://www.nocturnaltransmissions.com.au You can support us (and access lots of exclusive content) by becoming a patron at Patreon.com: https://www.patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissions scary stories, dark tales, haunting poetry, classi ...
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Munch and Gargle is presented by Colin Harmon, proprietor of 3fe Coffee in Dublin. The podcast is dedicated to all things food and drink and will focus on some of the people that drive the industry in Ireland and abroad.
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Each episode, two friends each read a different romance novel, then tell the other about the plot. It’s fun, we promise.
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Now, Where Were We? is the show that Barry Cryer has been waiting 86 years to make! Alongside his son, actor and writer Bob Cryer, Barry's booked a room at a favourite London pub, called up a bunch of famous pals he's not seen since lockdown began, and he's invited them down for a pint and a proper catch-up. This is Barry at his storytelling best, in his natural habitat, doing what he’s done for decades: making us laugh. There is some very explicit language used in punchlines from time to ti ...
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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. Hear more of our shows, buy our Christmas sweater, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was pr…
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Saki is back with some pussycat shenanigans. This one is for cat lovers and cat haters alike. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: Saki's TOBERMORY ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of short horror stories, both old and new, by voice artist Kristin Holland. https://www.nocturnaltransmissio…
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#41 Juno Birch Part 1 - Cats, The Sims and West End Lovers
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1:02:45Denis and Mark are joined by their very first guest and Internet Girlfriend — the iconic Juno Birch, the pastel-alien queen known for her surreal drag, chaotic Sims playthroughs, and lovingly unhinged YouTube universe. It’s been an unexpectedly dramatic week: Denis is accidentally pronounced dead by his own family, a woman is spotted fighting a bus…
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The Blue Wave, The Big Tantrum & The BBC - It's Bugle 4360!
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47:00This 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 …
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I cant describe what this one is about, you'll just have to trust my process and listen to it please
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1:19:57Spanish coffee, the history of suits, dog pulled trousers, persian desserts, fairy fog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Happy Halloween gentle listener. We begin our celebration of the Spooky Season with a mist enshrouded tale of dread on the high seas from Mister 'mist enshrouded dread on the high seas' himself - WILLIAM HOPE HODGSON NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is proud to present: William Hope Hodgson's 'THE VOICE IN THE NIGHT' --- NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnig…
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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. Hear more of our shows, buy our Christmas sweater, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode wa…
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🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t win you a football trophy, make your sandwiches, or help you serve in padel… but will definitely have a go at analysing all of it. Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they once again pick apart life’s obsessions, awkward moments and unnecessary new hobbies. From computer screens to court sur…
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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. Hear more of our shows, buy our Christmas jumper, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinn…
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#40 Lily Allen, Paddington Bear and Open Relationships
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57:46Denis has an unexpected encounter on the streets of London that’s equal parts confusing and surprising, while Mark finds himself knee-deep in a domestic emergency involving an uncooperative blockage. Elsewhere, the lads chat about Lily Allen’s new album — her first in years — and the scandal that’s come with its brutally honest lyrics. There’s also…
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Space Junk, Big Trains & Hot Potatoes - Bugle 4359
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49:24The 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…
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Speaking with a professor about the evolution of plants, terraforming planets and extinction events
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1:34:51Professor Jennifer Mc Elwain joined me for a chat about Paleobotany ahead of Science week 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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? Hear more of our shows, buy our Christmas jumper, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast…
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Halloween V Guy Fawkes: The Official Showdown
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38:18🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t carve your pumpkin, light your bonfire, or manage your payday spending… but will absolutely have a chat about all three. Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dive into another week of overthinking seasonal chaos and confectionery greatness. From spooky nights to spark-filled skies, it’s …
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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. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…
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NOCTRANS Ep 218 [HALLOWEEN BONUS EPISODE] - The Graveyard Rats
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27:00Happy Halloween gentle listener. We continue our Spooky Season’s celebrations with the unleashing of a previously unavailable tale from our Patreon back catalogue. Graveyards, ghouls and rats - it doesn’t get much more Halloweeny than that. Nocturnal Transmissions (in conjunction with our beloved Patreon subscribers) is proud to present: Henry Kutt…
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#39 Catherine Connolly, Scary Movies and Shoplifting in Ikea
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46:52Denis spots a Mark lookalike speeding through Brixton on a bizarre new mode of transport, sparking confusion, curiosity, and a mild identity crisis. Meanwhile, the real Mark ends up being apprehended by Ikea security for some alleged shoplifting. Between Brixton sightings, flat-pack drama, and public embarrassment, it’s been an eventful few days. E…
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Warships of the Caribbean - With John Oliver
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42:39This 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 st…
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Zen and the Art of repairing the Testicle Bicycle
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1:17:54The connection between bicycles, snails and the housing crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on…
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🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t recover stolen masterpieces, clean your ears, or find your lost keys… but will definitely talk about all three. Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner for another week of unnecessary analysis and deeply average insight. From fine art to fine foam, nothing escapes their mildly curious minds. This w…
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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 Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcas…
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Mark gives a glowing report of his self tan adventure in preparation for his saucy photoshoot while Denis attends a fancy contemporary art fair where he sees something that changes his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 diplomat…
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I've recorded a podcast every week for the past eight years and I'm taking one week off
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42:04Eight year anniversary episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode …
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Richie’s Travel App, Chris’s Dad Joke AND some ASMR!
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34:09🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t book your flights, whisper soothingly in your ear, or expose any celebrity traitors… but will certainly try. Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dig into another week of mild revelations and questionable logic. From tech reviews to tan lines, it’s chaos as usual – all in the name of bei…
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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. Get your tickets now for the live stream of our 18th anniversary LIVE BUGLE at https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive b…
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