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The Gargle

The Gargle

The Bugle

News without the politics

  • 39 minutes 54 seconds
    The Gargle LIVE

    This week's episode of The Gargle is LIVE from the Bill Murray. Alice was joined by guests Tom Neenan and Allison Spittle, as the trio delved into that week's science and tech news! From real-life political cartoons to archaeologists discovering a lady gang of skeletons. PLUS the three also explore the break out of a Monkey civil war, and a missing giraffe in Texas?. It's the Gargle LIVE!


    Catch ALL three of them at Edinburgh Fringe: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets


    Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser & https://www.instagram.com/alicefraserhuman/


    Tom Neenan: https://www.tomneenan.com/


    Allison Spittle: http://alisonspittle.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-unknown


    You fund what we do!

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    Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

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

    12 August 2026, 11:07 pm
  • 49 minutes 8 seconds
    AI chaos from leaks to lies

    On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by co-editors James Colley and Tom Neenan, as the three delve into the week's news in science and tech! AI chaos from leaks to lies, as Claude conversation leaked publicly and AI calories trackers off by hundreds. The trio also explore the stories that dream may not be as random as we thought and transforming Mars may be more of a possibility than once thought! All this plus more on this week's Gargle!


    Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser & https://www.instagram.com/alicefraserhuman/


    James Colley: https://www.instagram.com/jamcolley/?hl=en


    Tom Neenan: https://www.tomneenan.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-unknown


    You fund what we do!

    https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate


    Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

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

    29 July 2026, 11:07 pm
  • 44 minutes 16 seconds
    The DEATH of Reading!

    On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by co-hosts Alison Spittle and Robin Clyfan, as the trio jump into this week's science and tech news from

    The decline in human literacy, Detective DNA solving a long-standing ancient mystery. Plus Sperm News and the 10 year anniversary of Pokemon GO!


    Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


    Alison Spittle: http://alisonspittle.com/


    Robin Clyfan: https://robinclyfan.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-unknown


    You fund what we do!

    https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate


    Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

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

    15 July 2026, 11:07 pm
  • 36 minutes 42 seconds
    Chaotic Pigeons are Redefining Human Understanding?

    On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by co-hosts Eleanor Morton and Tom Neenan as the trio jump into this week's science and tech news from Chaotic pigeons helping to redefine what we know about learning, breakthrough as scientists create personalised vaccine for melanoma. PLUS, An Indonesian researcher's fishy behaviour spotted by her compatriots at conference, and New research has found the Earth has millions more insects species than previously thought.


    Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


    Eleanor Morton: https://eleanormortoncomedian.com/


    Tom Neenan: https://www.tomneenan.com/


    🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE

    https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/


    Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle!

    https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown


    You fund what we do!

    https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate


    Produced by Laura Turner, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

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

    2 July 2026, 11:07 pm
  • 30 minutes 40 seconds
    Jake the Rizzbot and a Social Media ban for Under 16s!

    On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by new co-hosts Robin Clyfan and Rosie Holt as the trio jump into this week's science and tech news from the beginning of El Niño, Jake the Rizzbot terrorising the streets, to Musk becoming a trillionaire and the UK governments plan to implement a ban on social media for under 16s.


    Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


    Robin Clyfan: https://www.patreon.com/cw/RogersVelvetRendezvous?l=en-GB & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDPrQlnID8Y


    Rosie Holt: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/rosie-holt-the-illegal-aliens-have-landed


    🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE

    https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/


    Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle!

    https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown


    You fund what we do!

    https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate


    Produced by Laura Turner, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

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

    17 June 2026, 11:07 pm
  • 36 minutes 34 seconds
    Monkey Friends & Illegal Waste

    On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by John-Luke Roberts and Josh Gondelman. The trio jump into this week's science and tech news - from the looming ice age to great apes having human-like friendships. Plus we're back with another Reviews Section!


    Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


    John-Luke Roberts: https://www.johnlukeroberts.co.uk/


    Josh Gondelman: https://www.joshgondelman.com/


    🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE

    https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/


    Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle!

    https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown


    You fund what we do!

    https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate


    Produced by Laura Turner, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

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

    4 June 2026, 4:01 am
  • 41 minutes 26 seconds
    A £200m Mystery London Zoo Donor!

    On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by Joz Norris and Ria Lina as the trio jump into this week's science and tech news from ??, a mystery £20m donation for London Zoo, Dino Drama, Hantavirus and PMOS. Plus we're back with another Reviews Section!


    Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


    Joz Norris: https://www.joznorris.co.uk/ & https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/eggbox


    Ria Lina: https://www.patreon.com/cw/rialina


    🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE

    https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/


    Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle!

    https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown


    You fund what we do!

    https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate


    Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

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

    20 May 2026, 11:07 pm
  • 39 minutes 41 seconds
    Is it officially the death of our attention spans?

    On this week's Gargle, Alice is joined by the two Toms as she is joined by Tom Ballard Realms Unknown regular Tom Neenan. The trio jump into this week's science and tech news as Children losing their attention spans, Driverless cars and AI software Claude going rogue!


    Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


    Tom Ballard: https://www.instagram.com/tomcballard/


    Tom Neenan: https://www.tomneenan.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-unknown


    You fund what we do!

    https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate


    Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

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

    7 May 2026, 2:00 am
  • 42 minutes 50 seconds
    How easy is it to trick AI?

    On this week's Gargle, Alice is joined by Josh Gondelman and Eleanor Morton as the trio jump into the week's news in science and tech. From fake diseases to trick AI, scientific advancements on de-ageing to Robots running marathons now. Listen now on this week's episode of The Gargle!


    Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


    Josh Gondelman: https://www.joshgondelman.com/


    Eleanor Morton: https://eleanormortoncomedian.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-unknown


    You fund what we do!

    https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate


    Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

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

    23 April 2026, 12:07 am
  • 31 minutes 9 seconds
    194-year-old tortoise scam, AI learning to swear, and more on Meta!

    On this week's Gargle, Alice is joined by Ria Lina and Allison Spittle as they get into the week's news in science and tech. From a 194-year-old tortoise scam to AI learning from us to swear! Plus the latest on Meta being held accountable. All this and more on this week's episode of The Gargle!


    Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


    Ria Lina: https://rialina.com/


    Allison Spittle: http://alisonspittle.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-unknown


    You fund what we do!

    https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate


    Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

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

    9 April 2026, 12:11 am
  • 31 minutes
    The 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/AliceFraser


    Tiff 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-unknown


    You fund what we do!

    https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate


    Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

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

    26 March 2026, 12:07 am
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