This 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 Zelenskyy—does 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.

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Written and hosted by Andy Zaltzman, Ria Lina, Neil Delamere.

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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Support 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 it’s another tour through America’s pre-Mad Max phase, with Tesla’s on the Whitehouse lawn, and share prices in the gutter. Also, Canada has a new leader and Pokemon now knows what you’re up to.

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Also, check out Realms Unknown, our new show, now fully visualised on YouTube! And if you love passion, you'll love A Passion for Passion—grab your copy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknown.

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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This week, Andy and Alice tackle the big (and weird) stories of the moment—Ukraine, Trump, Starmer, and, of course, some truly terrible meetings. In health news, there’s actual cancer research progress (for once!), but we’re also forced to confront the true power of avocados. Meanwhile, the Pope is unwell, AI continues its quest for world domination, and we opt in—begrudgingly 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 Passion—grab your copy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknown.

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Tiff 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.

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🎙 Featuring: Andy Zaltzman, Tiff Stevenson and Anuvab Pal

🎛 Produced by: Chris Skinner & Ped Hunter

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Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman join Andy Zaltzman for another sharp-witted dive into the world’s chaos. 

This week, the team look for light in the darkness of President Trump's latest shenanigans, including his long-overdue war on paper straws, plus there is exciting news of the world's first naturally occurring frittata.

Listen in for top-tier satire, incisive analysis, and the usual dose of nonsense.

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🎙 Featuring: Andy Zaltzman, Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman

🎛 Produced by: Chris Skinner & Ped Hunter

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The Bugle Takes a Breather – But the Nonsense Continues!

We're giving the world a chance to calm down (or at least try) while The Bugle takes a short break. But fear not! We've stitched together some top-tier, totally bogus Bugle bits just for you.

In this special episode:

🔹 Never-before-heard woke submarine news

🔹 A timeless, fart-fueled tale

🔹 A sneak peek at Realms Unknown, our brand-new show—including a dive into the wild world of BookTok politics

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Nish Kumar joins Andy Zaltzman for another sharp-witted dive into the world’s chaos. This episode unpacks the latest trade wars between Trump’s USA, Canada, and Mexico, explores the bittersweet hilarity of a Brexit birthday, and offers a uniquely Bugle-style preview of the Super Bowl.

Listen in for top-tier satire, incisive analysis, and the usual dose of nonsense.

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🎙 Featuring: Andy Zaltzman & Nish Kumar

🎛 Produced by: Chris Skinner & Laura Turner

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Love Sci Fi and Fantasy? Discover our new show Realms Unknown: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/realms-unknown

Tech Bro's now run the world, until their Chinese Techrivals outtech them. This may be why they are getting into politics? We explore a bunch of stories where tech and politics collide, and look at the impact on the kids. Spoiler: they are not alright.

Also, Andy shares his 'fun' travels.

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Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

Alice Fraser

Anuvab Pal

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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It's angrier, it's wrinklier, it's orangier! It's the sequel so many of us feared. So let's strap in! Also, news from Gaza and Scotland. Gosh it's been a week.

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Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

Tiff Stevenson

Nato Green

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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Andy is with Nish and Josh to look at Donald Trump's plans for his presidency. Who will he invade first, and will Elon Musk be at his side, or on Steve Bannon's naughty step?

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Come see our Passion for Passion launch party with Andy and Alice: https://dice.fm/event/wwq69p-a-passion-for-passion-the-official-launch-party-5th-feb-the-bill-murray-london-tickets

Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

Josh Gondelman

Nish Kumar

Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.

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A lot happened in 2024, some of it was very important (Glasgow's Willy Wonka exhibit), some of it less so (the US elections). We pick some highlights. Includes an exclusive unheard sports section with John Oliver.

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Featuring:

Andy Zaltzman

John Oliver

Alice Fraser

Nish Kumar

Nato Green

Helen Zaltzman

Josh Gondelman

Ahir Shah

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