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Robert Mugabe on the brink of losing his own rigged election!

May 8, 20265 min

USA swears “We Don’t TORTURE”

May 5, 20269 min

Presidential Race Update

May 1, 202610 min

AND…WE’RE LIVE!

Apr 28, 202611 min

Guantanamooooo!

Apr 24, 202610 min

America is still at war with itself

Apr 21, 202616 min

The Celebrity Insurrectionist to face charges

Apr 17, 202612 min

Fidel Castro steps down

Apr 14, 20266 min

S1 Ep 5512017 Awards!

Welcome to Top Stories! In this episode of Top Stories we travel back in time to 2017 and issue 4054, as Andy is joined by sister Helen Zaltzman and Alice Fraser as they pick there icons of the year!  Thanks, more classic clips tomorrow. Go listen to the latest Bugle, in your feed now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 20266 min

S1 Ep 550It’s 2022, remember that year?

Welcome to Top Stories, This week we go back to 2022, the first Bugle of the new year. Andy was joined from across the other side of the globe by Alice Fraser and James Colley. Thanks for listening. Now pop over the mothership and listen to the last Bugle podcast. It’s like Top Stories, but longer and newer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 7, 20267 min

S1 Ep 549Question Mark?

Welcome to Top Stories, where we bring you the biggest news in the world years after it first happened. We’re going back to 22nd of August 2011, where John and Andy, struggling to pick one, delved into the Top Stories of that week, the US election, Idaho Butter recipes, and the ongoing developments in the future of Syria. If you enjoyed that why not pop over to the mothership and listen to the last Bugle podcast. It’s like Top Stories, but longer and newer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 20269 min

S1 Ep 548Freedom!

Welcome back to Top Stories. We jump back to issue number 82, as Andy and John discuss Freedom, Free Speech and the modern surveillance of the western world! If you wanna hear more and up to date all be it not exactly new news. Then why not listen at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 20267 min

S1 Ep 547Fox News Lied?!

Welcome back to Top Stories. This week we go back to the 6th of March 2023, where Andy was joined by Nato Green and Josie Long as they discussed Fox News getting themselves into hot water for misreporting the 2020 presidential election, doesn’t sound like them does it and did The Bugle have something to do with it? If you wanna hear more and up to date all be it not exactly new news. Then why not listen at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 20269 min

S1 Ep 546EVEN more on Brexit!

We’re back to the year 2017, and live (back then) from London, Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard. Breaking down the Top Story, of immigration and Brexit! Enjoy that? Subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 20264 min

S1 Ep 545Finland is just too happy!

We’ve plucked issue 4257 out of the archive, to unravel the Top Story back in 24th of March, 2023, Andy is joined with Tiff Stevenson, and Josh Gondleman. The story in question Finland is too happy as they top the charts for a 6th year in a row! There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 20269 min

S1 Ep 544ANOTHER Election?

It’s the 12th of June 2017, and joining Andy to chronicle the world’s news that week was sister Helen Zaltzman, and Aparna Nancherla as they breakdown the aftermath of one of the most unconvincing victories in British political history it’s the 2017, June election! Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle for more up to date news of sadly the same stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 202610 min

S1 Ep 543FIRE!

This week we're going all the way back to almost where it all began, but not quite, issue 3, the 29th October 2007 and Andy and John Oliver, get their heads around the news that California is on FIRE! Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 20265 min

S1 Ep 542The End of the Italian Scalian

Welcome to TS, we're jumping back in time to the year 2011, Monday 14th of November. To revisit the Top Story, that Italian Scalian, Silvio Berclusoni being forced out of office, disappointingly just due to the Italian economy. An end of an era.     Thanks, more classic clips soon.  Now go listen to the latest Bugle, in your feed now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 20267 min

S1 Ep 541Money, Money, Money, MONEY!

It’s the 28th of January 2008, and John and Andy delve into the Top Story of the week, is the world is on the brink of an economic meltdown?  What a show. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 20267 min

S1 Ep 540The Ukrainian Referendum

We jump back back in time to May 2014. Where Andy and John, discuss another dramatic week for Ukraine, as eastern citizens vote in a referendum that Russia states it won’t even recognise.Go listen to the latest Bugle, in your feed now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 20264 min

S1 Ep 5392019 Election Special!

We head back to issue 4133, Friday 13th of December 2019. Andy was joined by Mark Steel, Anuvan Pal and Alice Fraser for a post election special! As Boris Johnson pips Corbyn to No.10. Enjoy that? Subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 20268 min

S1 Ep 538Cyprus is in Trouble

We’re travelling back to the year 2013, and Cyprus is in big trouble. Who’s going to bail them out? Well we know that now, don’t we.  Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 202611 min

S1 Ep 537Britain is F**ked (special 15th Anniversary live shows)

Today's delve into the archive is taken from a mix of our 15th Anniversary live shows in Birmingham & Glasgow, with Bugle legends, Helen Zaltsman, Nish Kumar, Alice Fraser, Nato Green and Neil Delamere. The Top Story the same as the Top Stories either side of this issue, Britain is Fucked! There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 20268 min

S1 Ep 536Viral MEGA Smash!

Let’s go back to 22nd of December 2008 now. Andy and John, get into the Christmas spirit with the news of the viral internet moment of President Bush having a pair of shoes thrown at him…it’s Bugle issue 57! What a show it was. If you enjoyed that why not help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 20269 min

S1 Ep 535Wake up! Berlusconi just been punched in the face with a ceramic cathedral

In December 2009, John and I woke up elated to the news that many Italians felt was coming, Berlusconi had just been hit by a ceramic Duomo di Milano. Enjoy that? Subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 20268 min

S1 Ep 534A Crimean identity crisis

Welcome to Top Stories, it’s time to visit Bugle issue 263, back on the 24th of March, 2014. Crimea are having an identity crisis, it’s a confusing time, as tensions between the US and Russia grow. I guess it goes to show you somethings never change. I know what you’re thinking now, I also want to listen to a newer episode of The Bugle, well I’m not stopping you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202610 min

S1 Ep 533Wikipedia Blackout

Back again to the year we hosted the Olympics, 2012 and it’s a dark day as Wikipedia, Reddit and the Cheezburger network go down over SOPA laws. There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 20269 min

S1 Ep 532Guess who’s back, back again!

It's Top Stories, it’s Monday 16th of July 2012, and it's the return of bunga bunga party specialist, Silvo Berlusconi. Like what you hear? Follow us on TikTok - where you can find even more things Bugle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 20268 min

S1 Ep 531Happy Death-aversary

We’re going back to the year 2012, the 7th of May. Join Andy and John reminisce about the one year death-aversary of Osama Bin-Laden and the lack of celebratory stationary. That was another Top Story. Thanks for listening. Now pop over the mothership and listen to the last Bugle podcast. It’s like Top Stories, but longer and newer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 20268 min

S1 Ep 530The ‘F’ Rating

It's a family affair Top Stories this week! As Andy is I’m joined by his sister Helen Zaltzman, as they catch up on what IMDB did for International Women’s Day, and their introduction to their new ‘F’ rating. Thanks for listening, more classic clips soon. Now go listen to the latest Bugle, in your feed now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 202614 min

S1 Ep 529One Hundred and Eighty!

Welcome to Top Stories! On January 13th, 2012, Andy and John, tucked into the Great British Bullshitery, and got their teeth into the studies that Great Britain is full of liars! There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 202615 min

S1 Ep 528What is America’s red line?

We’re going all the way back to the year, 2013. To the month of September to episode 245!Enjoy that? Subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at thebugle.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 202611 min

S1 Ep 527Worst Comeback EVER

Let’s visit August 2021 now…. Alice Fraser and Tiff Stevenson joined Andy to explore the collapse of an entire nation. It’s Bugle issue - 4202 - Worst Comeback EVER.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.

Jan 16, 202610 min

S1 Ep 526Bush brings chaos to the Middle East

We’re going way back now to January 2008. Andy and John had much to discuss as President Bush continued his meddling in the Middle East. It’s Bugle issue 12.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.

Jan 13, 20269 min

S1 Ep 525The Sistine Chapel: The Original PornHub

November 2022 now, and a live Bugle - just as the UK was reeling in the wake of Liz Truss. Helen Zaltzman and Nish Kumar joined Andy for Bugle issue 4245 - The Sistine Chapel: The Original PornHub.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.

Jan 9, 202611 min

S1 Ep 524Satan Destroys America!

In November 2020 Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Nato Green as the world tried to get its head around an incomprehensible US election. It’s Bugle issue 4172, Satan Destroys America!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.

Jan 6, 202611 min

S1 Ep 523Appendage

We’re going back to February 2009 and Producer Tom was at the Helm for a reflective Bugle. Some of Andy and John’s previously unheard clips made up Bugle issue 64A - Appendage.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.

Jan 2, 20268 min

S1 Ep 522Zelensky's Tight Sixteen

March 2022 now, and Andy was with Mark Steel and Hari Kondabolu to reflect on Volodymyr Zelensky's plea to US Congress. It’s Bugle issue 4224, Zelensky's Tight 16.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/Listen to Producer Chris on Mildly Informed https://www.youtube.com/@MildlyInformedPodThis episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 202510 min

S1 Ep 521 Daddy Daddy, Please Don't Leave

Time to visit January 2021 now - and a special Bugle episode with Andy and Nish as they, like the rest of us, struggled to come to terms with the year we had just had. It’s Bugle issue 4179 - Daddy Daddy, Please Don't Leave.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/Listen to Producer Chris on Mildly Informed https://www.youtube.com/@MildlyInformedPodThis episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 202511 min

S1 Ep 520Ou Est Le Buffoon?

September 2021 now, and Tiff Stevenson and Josh Gondelman joined Andy as Boris Johnson did his best to embarrass us all at the UN. It’s Bugle issue 4206 - Ou Est Le Buffoon?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.

Dec 23, 202511 min

S1 Ep 519What's that *** Doing?

In February 2018 we brought you a special live Bugle. Nish and Alice joined Andy on stage to countdown the days to Britain taking back control. It’s Bugle issue 4060 – What's that Aunt Doing?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.

Dec 19, 202511 min

S1 Ep 518Geertcha

 Let’s visit March 2017 now. Hari Kondabolu joined Andy to discuss some good-ish news from the Netherlands. It’s Bugle issue 4021 - Geertcha.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.

Dec 16, 20259 min

S1 Ep 517Tony The Tiger Rest In Peace

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: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 202511 min

S1 Ep 516Dirty bankers

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 for more information.

Dec 9, 202510 min

S1 Ep 515Deep Space 9

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 Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 202510 min

S1 Ep 514More Mayhem

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 information.

Dec 2, 202510 min

S1 Ep 513Obama gives Brown a rubbish gift

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 20259 min

S1 Ep 512Australians touching the Queen

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 Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 20257 min

S1 Ep 511Sark finally gets democracy

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 Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 20259 min

S1 Ep 510Goal!

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.

Nov 18, 20259 min