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4338. Carney Trumps MAGA, and we explain Pete Hegseth
48:59||Season 6, Ep. 4338Support The Bugle! Get exclusive video editions, bonus episodes, and fine smugness: thebuglepodcast.comThis week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Hari Kondabolu and Anuvab Pal for a turbo-charged tour through history, politics, and questionable phone etiquette.š In Canada, Trump somehow manages to swing the election against himāwas trying to make just one extra state the fatal flaw? We dig into North America's weirdest geopolitical fantasy.š± Pete Hegsethās phone game is all over the placeāso naturally, we guess what might explain his behaviour. We're probably wrong.š§µ The Bayeux Tapestryābeautiful, historic, and possibly the result of an 11th-century frat house? We count the danglers (yes, actual danglers), and ask: was this the first ever meme thread?š Hit LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for your weekly dose of international satire, ancient art mockery, and unfiltered Bugle nonsense.Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.The Pope, The Wrestler and The Terrorist
37:44||Season 6Support The Bugle, we only exist because you make it happen: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate. Our first Elite Tier Buglers will be co-producing episodes in the next month!This week we look back at the arrival of Pope Francis, and the end of Osama Bin Laden - as revealed by John Cena. Includes a clip from Realms Unknown, which is in your pod feed now!A new Bugle is in your feed next week.This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.Presented by Andy Zaltzman, with John Oliver, Alice Fraser and James Colley.4337. Dr Evil Set To Impose Million Percent Tariffs!
38:26||Season 6, Ep. 4337This week on The Bugle, Andy is joined by Josie Long and Nato Green for a chaotic cruise through the weekās weirdest news.š° Top Story: Tariffs (ugh, again) ā but this time, weāre talking a million percent tariffs. Are we heading toward a financial apocalypse, or just another Tuesday in global trade?šļø America is drifting away from reality, and the news is... not helping. Meanwhile, US university funding takes another hit. Spoiler: itās not looking good for future rocket scientists.š And in Rat News from Birmingham: the rats are multiplying, theyāre confident, and some may now speak English. Yes, really.š¹ Support The Bugle! Get bonus episodes, exclusive merch & warm smugness: www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateš§ Check out our new show Realms Unknown, now fully visualized on YouTube! And if youāre passionate about passion, donāt miss A Passion for Passion ā grab your copy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknownš Donāt forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for your weekly dose of satirical news, politics, and comedy chaos.Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner4336. Liberation Day: Weird, at best
44:22||Season 6, Ep. 4336š¹ Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus shows, exclusive merch, and the warm glow of self-satisfaction: www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate.This week, Andy is joined by Alice and Tiff as we toss useless kitchen gadgets into the bin and declare it Liberation Dayā the world is free⦠or at least pretending to be!š° Top Story: Global economic weight-loss plans, penguin-based trade analysis, and a surprise appearance from Norfolk Island.šŗ Trump news (still a thing): Why is he firing national security staff? And what does Laura Loomer have to do with it?š Cory Booker makes headlines for not peeing.āļø Women in war: Who would have thought a very bad man would have a very bad take.šæ In archaeology news: A 3-year-old makes a big discovery. Has she already peaked?And finally, a reminder from earlier: Fascismāstill bad.š§ Check out our new show, Realms Unknown! Now fully visualized on YouTube. And if you love passion, youāll love A Passion for Passionāgrab your copy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknown.Produced by Laura Turner and Chris SkinnerApril Fools!
29:56|Hello Buglers! While Andy is off bringing his unique brand of satirical Irish language rap and extremely English-sounding spoken word to Dublin and Belfast, we wouldnāt dream of leaving you without your dose of hot takes on global news!This week, weāre diving into Top Stories, our show that revisits the history of The Bugle, one headline at a time. And since April is upon us, Weāve handpicked three classic April episodes for your listening pleasure:š¤ Bugle 149 ā #CrucifyBieber (April 2011): A certain pop icon makes an unexpected cameo in the Middle East.š° Bugle 267 ā Gaining My Religion: The UK Governmentās relentless pursuit of austerity meets a dance as old as time.š¼ Bugle 4148 ā Panda Time (April 2020): Alice Fraser, Al Murray, and I try to stay sane at the height of lockdown.There are hundreds more Top Stories waiting for youādive into the feed and enjoy! And remember, The Bugle exists because of youāhead to thebuglepodcast.com to support the show.Weāll be back next week!Episode produced by Laura Turner and Chris Skinner4335. H A P P Oh God Why!?
39:45||Season 6, Ep. 4335This week, we investigate the happiest nations on Earth and ask: How?! Finland is officially joyful, the UK is redefining disability, and the bizarre love-hate triangle of Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyyādoes anyone in that mess feel happy? Meanwhile, in Dublin, Molly Malone is getting groped⦠but why?Plus, we take a trip back in time to when a British Prime Minister found himself in an actual duel (yes, with real guns), and Andy treats us to his latest, highly scientific, bear impressions.š¹ Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus shows, exclusive merch, and the warm glow of self-satisfaction: www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate.š§ Check out our new show, Realms Unknown! Now fully visualized on YouTube. And if you love passion, youāll love A Passion for Passionāgrab your copy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknown.Written and hosted by Andy Zaltzman, Ria Lina, Neil Delamere.Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.4334. Share Prices May Go Down, As Well As Really Down
46:31||Season 6, Ep. 4334Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus shows, exclusive merch, and a smug sense of well-being: www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate. This week Andy Zaltzman is with Nato Green and Jackie Kashian,This week itās another tour through Americaās pre-Mad Max phase, with Teslaās on the Whitehouse lawn, and share prices in the gutter. Also, Canada has a new leader and Pokemon now knows what youāre up to.Support The Bugle by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber. We offer extra shows, merch and warm fluffy feelings. Info: www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Also, check out Realms Unknown, our new show, now fully visualised on YouTube! And if you love passion, you'll love A Passion for Passionāgrab your copy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknown.Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.4333. Ukrainian Comedian Faces Crazed Hecklers
49:30||Season 6, Ep. 4333Support The Bugle by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber. We offer extra shows, merch and warm fluffy feelings. Info: www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate This week, Andy and Alice tackle the big (and weird) stories of the momentāUkraine, Trump, Starmer, and, of course, some truly terrible meetings. In health news, thereās actual cancer research progress (for once!), but weāre also forced to confront the true power of avocados. Meanwhile, the Pope is unwell, AI continues its quest for world domination, and we opt inābegrudgingly or otherwise.Also, check out Realms Unknown, our new show, now fully visualised on YouTube! And if you love passion, you'll love A Passion for Passionāgrab your copy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknown.Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus shows, exclusive merch, and a smug sense of well-being: www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate.Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.4332. Stop Resisting
47:48||Season 6, Ep. 4332Tiff Stevenson and Anuvab Pal join Andy Zaltzman for more of your finest bullshit bookended satire.This week, the team report on Germany's tentative shift to the right, Trump wondering why 'dictator' Zelenskyy, Starmer and Macron have done nothing to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Liz Truss urging 'Elon's nerd army' to examine Britain's 'deep state' and - in comparatively normal news - Amazon buying James Bond.Meanwhile, Anuvab's yoga teacher imparts some wisdom to apply to all of the above.Listen in for top-tier satire, incisive analysis, and the usual dose of nonsense.š° Support The Bugle: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donateš§ Listen to Realms Unknown https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/realms-unknownš Featuring: Andy Zaltzman, Tiff Stevenson and Anuvab Palš Produced by: Chris Skinner & Ped Hunter
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