(Strong)men Making Friends
The Bugle10 Sep 2025

(Strong)men Making Friends

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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Obama and his Al-Qaeda style video

Obama and his Al-Qaeda style video

The 68th ever Bugle podcast, from 2009. Written and presented by Andy Zaltzman and John OliverThis is a classic episode from The Bugle, to support us, and to keep the Bugle alive and free of ads, plea...

23 Mar 200934min

Instead of recession news, let's talk chimps

Instead of recession news, let's talk chimps

The 67th ever Bugle podcast, from 2009. Written and presented by Andy Zaltzman and John OliverThis is a classic episode from The Bugle, to support us, and to keep the Bugle alive and free of ads, plea...

16 Mar 200930min

Obama gives Brown a rubbish present

Obama gives Brown a rubbish present

The 66th ever Bugle podcast, from 2009. Written and presented by Andy Zaltzman and John OliverThis is a classic episode from The Bugle, to support us, and to keep the Bugle alive and free of ads, plea...

9 Mar 200932min

Will Obama's stimulus package work? Who cares

Will Obama's stimulus package work? Who cares

The 65th ever Bugle podcast, from 2009. Written and presented by Andy Zaltzman and John OliverThis is a classic episode from The Bugle, to support us, and to keep the Bugle alive and free of ads, plea...

2 Mar 200934min

Foreign snow is invading Britain!

Foreign snow is invading Britain!

The 63rd ever Bugle podcast, from 2009. Written and presented by Andy Zaltzman and John OliverThis is a classic episode from The Bugle, to support us, and to keep the Bugle alive and free of ads, plea...

9 Feb 200935min

Obama and his 'do nothing' wonderland

Obama and his 'do nothing' wonderland

The 62nd ever Bugle podcast, from 2009. Written and presented by Andy Zaltzman and John OliverThis is a classic episode from The Bugle, to support us, and to keep the Bugle alive and free of ads, plea...

2 Feb 200934min

Obama Inauguration Special

Obama Inauguration Special

The 61st ever Bugle podcast, from 2009. Written and presented by Andy Zaltzman and John OliverThis is a classic episode from The Bugle, to support us, and to keep the Bugle alive and free of ads, plea...

26 Jan 200933min

Goodbye George Bush and Hello Barack Obama

Goodbye George Bush and Hello Barack Obama

The 60th ever Bugle podcast, from 2009. Written and presented by Andy Zaltzman and John OliverThis is a classic episode from The Bugle, to support us, and to keep the Bugle alive and free of ads, plea...

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