The Bugle

The Bugle podcast. Entertaining and misleading The Universe since 2007. Featuring John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman, The Bugle is Planet Earth's last, best source of hope. And satire. And lies.

Latest Episodes

  • Bugle 235 - The long arm of the lorry

    Released 05.17.13

    What crazy democracy would put it's legal aid system in the hands of a haulage firm? What crazy democracy would elect a twice removed crook?

  • Bugle 234 - Nuns, guns and nutters

    Released 05.10.13

    Who the hell are UKIP and what do they want? Is making guns an act of libertarianism and why nuns and nuclear don't mix

  • Bugle 233 - Baby got hack

    Released 05.03.13

    Hacking, Afghanistan and Andy introduces his lobsters

  • Bugle 232 - Mars, Merchandise and Mad Men!

    Released 04.26.13

    Andy and John, and about a million Buglers have noticed that there is a penis on Mars. Get your telescopes out.

  • Bugle 231 - The Queen should play poker

    Released 04.19.13

    Andy and John mark the passing of Margaret Thatcher, discuss their Aussie race-hate controversy and try to make sense of the gun laws fudge.

  • The Bugle - The Baroness bows out

    Released 04.14.13

    What's an appropriate way to give Margaret Thatcher a send off? Not like this.

  • Bugle Q&A - Andy Zaltor Zaltzman

    Released 04.05.13

    Andy Zaltzman answers your questions, with help from Producer Chris

  • The Bugle - The worst bits of 2013 (so far)

    Released 03.29.13

    Some amazing as-yet-unheard clips from recent recordings of The Bugle.

  • Bugle 229 - Cyprus ready to go Mad Max

    Released 03.22.13

    The latest from Cyprus, where Chris's parents have the economy in their hands, budget news from the UK and Barack Obama goes on holiday

  • Bugle 228 - Rome's most eligible bachelor

    Released 03.15.13

    We have a new pope and he is 76 years young! Andy and John welcome him. Plus, amazing phone news and dog TV

  • Bugle 227 - Farewell Bush's Muse

    Released 03.08.13

    Andy and John mark the passing of Hugo Chavez, look into the baffling Italian elections and discuss what John needs to do when he hosts the Daily Show

  • Bugle 226 - Salvo For Mali

    Released 03.01.13

    The world acts late on Mali. So does The Bugle. Also, the latest Pope and Mars news. Plus, the Harlem Globetrotters put their lives in their own hands

  • Bugle 225 - Waffles are forever

    Released 02.22.13

    Andy and John provide a crime update and reveal a few unexpected law changes.

  • Bugle 224 - Papal Proton Packs

    Released 02.15.13

    Don't fire, he's not dead! Plus it's year of the snake, Iranian monkeys duped into space and the Iron Sheik cuts loose.

  • Bugle 223 - Invasion of the Asylugrants

    Released 02.08.13

    Andy and John provide the latest immigration news from each side of the Atlantic, present some car park news and get an email about cats.

  • Bugle 222 - Halfrica

    Released 02.03.13

    Andy and John provide a special update on Africa. A Mali section is not included for technical reasons, but we assure you it was above average in quality.

  • Bugle 221 - Do EU really love Us?

    Released 01.25.13

    Britain throws another strop with on/off life partner, the EU. Plus - A new/old president, news about lies and a Superbowl preview.

  • Bugle 220 - The Cheat Hits The Fan

    Released 01.20.13

    The latest on Lance Armstrong, fake footballers wives, gun control and the contents of your burgers

  • Bugle 219 - 5th versus 1st

    Released 01.11.13

    The US and UK governments are half way through their runs, North Korea is totally mental, Apple reveal latest product and Andy, John and Chris are lusted after.

  • Bugle 218 - Cliff Diving

    Released 01.04.13

    In the 1st Bugle of 2013 the US going cliff diving, the Germans get angry, Mohamed Morsi gets dissed and 'Old Crownhead' gives her annual speech.

  • The Bugle - The Complete 2012 - Part 2

    Released 12.29.12

    The 2nd installment of our highlights of 2012. What a year! GOLD FOR 2012!

  • The Bugle - The complete 2012 - Part 1

    Released 12.21.12

    The Bugle celebrates the 1st half of 2012, and reveals the new logo.

  • Bugle 217 - Silvio's Christmas Gift

    Released 12.14.12

    In the final full Bugle of 2012 The Pope joins Twitter, census reveals extent of Islamic invasion, Silvio returns and Andy teaches India how to fight.

  • Bugle 216 - We're having a baby!

    Released 12.07.12

    Nothing else matters in the world as "We're Having A Baby!" Kate of the Royals and that William are not the only ones expectant as the planet gets a massive case of baby brain. This Bugle was created in five different time zones, spanning 13.5 Earth hou...

  • Bugle 215 - Let's Nuke The Moon!

    Released 11.30.12

    Andy and John explore the American plans to blow up the moon, continued trouble in the middle east, a crime free NYC and they meet THE Indian.

  • The Bugle - The Producer Chris Podcast

    Released 11.23.12

    An audio hurricane for a visual world. Bugle outtakes, Bugler interviews, triathlon and a bit of Producer Ped.

  • Bugle 214 - A Few Bad Men

    Released 11.16.12

    CTFD and GTFU Buglers! News from scandals in the US and the UK as well as secession news from Austin Texas

  • Bugle 213 - Free At Last!

    Released 11.09.12

    Massive coffee news, T shirt cannons, and some election news.

  • Bugle 212 - Wind of change

    Released 11.02.12

    New York takes Chicago's title, Berlusconi is a crook, and (finally) a daredevil feature.

  • Bugle 211 - Electoral Labour

    Released 10.26.12

    Election news from the USA, not dead news from Brazil, economy news from Britain and commodity news from Jay Z and Beyonce.

  • Bugle 210 - Punch up for President!

    Released 10.19.12

    The battle to be US president descends to one level above/below boxing match. In other news, Scotland slides away, war crimes news and Bugler attempts to beat Chris to title of The Bugle's worst distance runner.

  • Bugle 209 - 5th Birthday Edition

    Released 10.14.12

    Happy Bugle birthday everybody! To celebrate we present a Brass Balls special...

  • Bugle 208 - A Kama Sutra approach to the truth

    Released 10.05.12

    Romney v Obama. Oh dear. Plus, snakes - the paracetamol of the animal world!

  • Bugle 207 - UN-believable

    Released 09.28.12

    Andy and John have the latest from the leaders pow wow at the UN, preview the Anglican elections (really) and reveal your best suggestions for a name for a fake horse

  • Bugle 206 - The President is not a gremlin

    Released 09.21.12

    Andy and John provide the latest from Democrapalooza, offer the latest smart phone reviews, reveal what a vicar should never sing at a funeral, place lies into categories and discuss the latest waparazzi news

  • The Bugle Quiz!

    Released 09.15.12

    Grab a tablet and a chisel, it's quiz time!

  • Bugle205b

    Released 09.08.12

    A new Bugle! Well, no, but sort of. Includes an email from a listener venting their spleen. Literally.

  • The Bugle - Paralympic update

    Released 09.01.12

    There is no news, and everyone is away. But at least SPORT lives on!

  • Bugle 205 - The Trojan Horse

    Released 08.17.12

    Andy and John recover from the Olympics by diving into the US elections. Apparently they happen later this year

  • Bugle London 2012 #12

    Released 08.14.12

    It's been, it's been amazing, it's gone. Some final thoughts from Zaltar the Olympic-less

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