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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The Gargle Podcasts
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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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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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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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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🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t fix your loft, improve your tram network, or hit the right note at karaoke… but will absolutely overanalyse all of them. Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they tumble through another week of questionable decisions, domestic chaos and surprisingly strong feelings about dried fruit. Mild ins…
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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. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: …
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NOCTRAS Ep 221 - [TRANSMISSMAS 2025 - part 1] - 'An Early Christmas Gift'
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19:08'tis the season gentle listener. We celebrate Transmissmas this year with, not one, but TWO Trasmissmassy tales. Our first is the most appropriately titled 'An Early Christmas Gift' by Andreas Flögel. We hope you enjoy it. --- NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of short horror stories, both old and new,…
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The medieval origins of 2fm Radio DJ voice
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1:12:32A thesis on the human voice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. 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/privacy …
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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 Politi…
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🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t secure your home, restore Victorian Christmas traditions, or finish your loft conversion… but will absolutely talk about all of them. Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner for another week of vague investigations into modern life, festive nostalgia and one man’s ongoing battle with his roof space…
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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. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by …
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A rivetting chat about art and writing with Patrick Freyne
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1:45:29I chat with the hilarious and kind Patrick Freyne, who is an author,musician and journalist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. 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/privacy for more …
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NOCTRANS Ep 220 [TEASER] - 'The Music of Erich Zann' - Patreon Exclusive Episode
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8:18The following episode is a teaser for our PATREON SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE presentation of: 'The Music of Erich Zann' by H. P. Lovecraft To hear this episode in full subscribe at: patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SpectreVision Radio
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Our Official, detailed review of Quality Street
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35:52🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t cure a hangover, shorten an inset day or tell you which Quality Street is best… but will absolutely debate it at length. This week, Chris Skinner arrives noticeably hungover and Richie Firth does what any good co-host would do — prods him with questions and refuses to let him off the hook. From…
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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. 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 a…
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Bonus Bugle: John Oliver meets Nish and Alice, and other exclusives
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26:25Here'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 Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Reflections on winning the Grierson documentary award
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49:48Last week I won the best prestenter award at the Griersons, I reflect on not allowing external praise to define my self worth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. 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 Lau…
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You want a double entrendre? We'll give you one! Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they wander through another week of niche observations, life admin dilemmas and wildly unnecessary analysis. Mild insight: guaranteed. Expertise: not so much. This week’s episode features: 🗡️ Weapons – why are we talking about them? good question 🏏 Cricket – spo…
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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. 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 …
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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 Pu…
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How I found a bag of Heroin on the ground because I thought it was a dead Bird
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1:15:11A mental health podcast about how clothes are a form of music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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You know Andy’s brain is never far from sport. So in June 2014 Bugle issue 272 celebrated the Brazil World Cup. 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/privacy for more information.…
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A Shoe Box of Chow Mein (and Other Signs Britain Is Broken)
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37:28🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that can’t bring back train tickets, fix the football schedule or tidy up your driveway… but will absolutely moan about all three. Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dissect another week of questionable decisions, crumbling institutions and overly crunchy pavements. Mild insights guaranteed. Solu…
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A man's search for his doppelgänger leads him on an unwelcome journey of self discovery. This is a long one but we think you'll find it just ...'flies' by. [Warning: sexual references] NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is proud to present: Nathan Batchelor's 'EDGAR ONE' --- NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of s…
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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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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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