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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?🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and a warm glow of smug satisfaction: thebuglepodcast.com📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Herded by macaques. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Okt 53min

This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Nish Kumar and Sara Barron for a globe-spanning episode of satire, scandal, and despair.💻 Don’t miss our live stream! Join us on 26th October for a Bugle you can watch in real time. Tickets available now at thebuglepodcast.com.🇺🇸 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.🎧 Support The Bugle! Subscribe for bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and smug satisfaction: thebuglepodcast.comProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Sep 48min

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?🎧 Support The Bugle! Come to our live stream. Get bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and the smugness of a Team Bugle subscription: thebuglepodcast.com📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTubeProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Sep 46min

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🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and that smug Team Bugle glow: thebuglepodcast.com📺 Watch Realms Unknown on YouTube, and pick up A Passion for Passion here: Bookshop.orgProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Sep 49min

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.And don't forget to get your tickets for our live show at the Leicester Square Theatre in October. Or your ticket to watch the live stream. Buy them here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/liveHear 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/privacy for more information.

1 Sep 39min

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.The Bugle can only exist if you support us: donate, follow us on YouTube, spread the word.Introduced by Andy Zaltzman and Chris Skinner. Produced by Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Aug 30min

Tickets for our 18th birthday live show are on sale now! thebuglepodcast.comThis 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.🎧 Support The Bugle! Subscribe for bonus episodes, exclusive video content, and moral superiority: thebuglepodcast.com📺 Watch our fantasy-comedy series Realms Unknown on YouTube, and grab A Passion for Passion at: Bookshop.orgProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Aug 50min