Show overview
The Gargle has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 223 episodes, alongside 4 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 120 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 31 min and 37 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Comedy show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 18 episodes already out so far this year. Published by The Bugle.
From the publisher
From the makers of The Bugle, The Gargle returns with a comedic take on science and tech, with host Alice Fraser.Alice is joined every week by two great comics from across the globe, bringing 30 minutes of smart satire and hot takes.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/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 223 episodesA future of Gene-Editing and AI generated Ghosts?
2032 Olympics in Croc infested waters!
‘Super’ Volcano under England
Grief Treatment and the Robot Games!
The Gargle LIVE
AI chaos from leaks to lies
The DEATH of Reading!
Chaotic Pigeons are Redefining Human Understanding?
Jake the Rizzbot and a Social Media ban for Under 16s!
Monkey Friends & Illegal Waste
A £200m Mystery London Zoo Donor!
Is it officially the death of our attention spans?
How easy is it to trick AI?
194-year-old tortoise scam, AI learning to swear, and more on Meta!
S1 Ep 198The Fall of the Metaverse and the Rise of the Run-fluencer
On this week's Gargle, the glossy magazine pull out to The Bugle’s audio newspaper, Alice opens it with Tiff Stevenson and John Robertson, as the trio breakdown the week's news in science and tech, from the fall of the Metaverse, the wellness peptides craze and the rise of the Run-fluencers! Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraserTiff Stevenson: https://tiffstevenson.co.uk/ John Robertson: https://www.thejohnrobertson.com/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknownYou fund what we do!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateProduced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 197Gambling on real-life events, a Pyro-Arachnid murderer and a James Patterson and Mr Beast book collab!
On this week's Gargle, the glossy magazine pull out to The Bugle’s audio newspaper, we open it with Alice Fraser, Jackie Kashian, and James Nokise as they breakdown the week's news in science and tech, from gambling on real-life events, a man burning down his own home to deal with a spider infestation and a James Patterson and Mr Beast novel collaboration!Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraserJackie Kashian: Catch Jackie's NEW SHOW here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=sRyvoLV0qfivlGiA&v=v5kJlI41V2g&feature=youtu.be & https://jackiekashian.com/James Nokise: https://www.jamesnokise.com/ & https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/pacific-specials/monkeys-in-palau/105811648Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknownYou fund what we do!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateProduced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 196The Science behind the Chin, Hershey's degrading Chocolate, and Book Red Flags!
On this week's Gargle, the glossy magazine pull out to The Bugle’s audio newspaper, we open it with Alice Fraser, Josh Gondelman and James Colley, as they navigate their way through the Science behind the Human Chin, the angry letter to Hershey's from a grandson of a chocolate magnate, and the possible red flags in what your reading!Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraserJosh Gondelman: https://www.joshgondelman.com/James Colley: https://www.instagram.com/jamcolley/?hl=enAnd if you want check out Colley's recommendation Hover Race Car by Matthew Reilly: https://www.amazon.com.au/Hover-Car-Racer-Matthew-Reilly/dp/0330440160Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknownYou fund what we do!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateProduced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 195The Gargle is BACK!
WE ARE BACKThat’s right The Gargle is back, the glossy magazine pull out to The Bugle’s audio newspaper for a visual world is back, and better than ever. Join Alice, and guest hosts Alison Spittle and John Luke Roberts as they bring you all of the latest from the world of science and technology.Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraserAllison Spittle: http://alisonspittle.com/John Luke Roberts: https://www.johnlukeroberts.co.uk/Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknownYou fund what we do!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateProduced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 194Hired goons | Porn disposal | Hero dog
Siân Docksey and Alice Tovey join host Alice Fraser for episode 194 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.💪 Hired goon app📬 Porn disposal box🐕 Hero dog🐄 Bird flu mk 2🙏 Tech bro religionWritten by Alice Fraser, Siân Docksey and Alice ToveyProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSubscribe to Realms Unknown - a brand-new fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknownYou fund what we do!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 193Bad poetry | AI library books | Enshittification
Athena Kugblenu and John-Luke Roberts join host Alice Fraser for episode 193 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.🪶 Bad poetry📚 AI library books💻 Enshittification🧜♀️ Underwater colony🧩 ReviewsWritten by Alice Fraser, Athena Kugblenu and John-Luke RobertsProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSubscribe to Realms Unknown - a brand-new fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknownYou fund what we do!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.