Best Benjamin Fraser Podcasts (2025)

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Too Much News - Bonus Edition 36:08

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There has been so much news lately that we've had to hold back on some killer stories, so here they are - from Matcha chaos, to Jeff Bezos's wedding to female religious leaders. Andy is with: Tiff Stevenson, Hari Kondabolu, Felicity Ward, Neil Delamere, Alice Fraser, Tom Ballard and James Nokise. Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner 🎧 Support…

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Iran bans puppies, and other stories from the Middle East 45:56

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🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and the smug self-righteousness of a Team Bugle subscription at thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tiff Stevenson and Tom Ballard to untangle a world that's somehow too serious and too stupid—often at the same time. 🔥 Top Story: Iran & Israel — tensions escalate, miss…

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Musk Mess Masked by Massive Madman 50:38

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🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus shows, exclusive videos, and a smug sense of global awareness at thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Neil Delamere for a global sweep of chaos, climate, and confused birds. 🇺🇸 In the United States, Elon Musk continues to make noise, and riots bring yet another wave of existential…

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The Honey Badger Bugle 48:05

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🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus shows, exclusive video episodes, and smug warmth at thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman leads an international panel of Buglers through the chaos of politics, wildlife, and billionaire bromances—with a special focus on honey badgers, New Zealand’s political drama, and the heartbreaking (or not?) Musk/Trump sp…

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A Mostly F***ING BLEAK-Free Bugle! 51:11

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🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive merch, and the unmatched pleasure of elite-tier status: https://thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by 'quibbling sibling' Helen Zaltzman and Josh Gondelman for a mostly F***ING BLEAK-free episode full of satire, jigsaw news and punctuation puns. 🇨🇦…

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Donald Loves Big Guns 46:15

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🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive merch, and the unmatched pleasure of elite-tier status: thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tiff Stevenson, Hari Kondabolu, and elite-tier producer Chad for a power-packed episode full of satire, absurdity, and deeply unnecessary sequels. 🇺🇸 In A…

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MAGA Pope: Make America Guilty Again 54:41

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by elite-tier Bugler and guest producer Belinda (as well as Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard) delivering a show so saucy it might get you banned from the Vatican gift shop. 🔹 Support The Bugle! Get bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the moral superiority of a Team Bugle subscription: thebuglepodcast.com 🏏 Top…

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Philippe POIRIER - Un certain sentiment de la voix

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Playlist de Philippe Poirier pour webSYNradio avec trois de ses compositions entremêlés des sons de David Garland, Christopher Hobbs, Carlos Gardel, Philip Glass, Elvis Presley, Isidore Isou, Eric Satie, kristin Oppenheim, Sonic Youth, David Toop, Morton Feldman, Brooks Williams, Dariush Dolat-Shahi, Marcel Broodthaers. Les morceaux choisis (pas to…

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25 years of Stalin Cosplay 48:41

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📯 Support The Bugle! Get exclusive video editions, bonus shows, and the right to feel a little superior: thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by David O’Doherty and Alice Fraser to deliver your weekly fix of democracy despair, snake news, and historical nonsense. 🗳️ Top Story: Global Democracy Update — The world is somehow both le…

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Carney Trumps MAGA, and we explain Pete Hegseth 48:59

2M ago48:59

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Support The Bugle! Get exclusive video editions, bonus episodes, and fine smugness: thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Hari Kondabolu and Anuvab Pal for a turbo-charged tour through history, politics, and questionable phone etiquette. 🍁 In Canada, Trump somehow manages to swing the election against him—was trying to make just…

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EMMANUEL MIEVILLE - DES AIRS URBAINS - City mix of analog machines

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Programme inédit de EMMANUEL MIEVILLE pour webSYNradio : DES AIRS URBAINS - City mix of analog machines. Ce mix inédit regroupe une sélection de pièces acousmatiques et concrètes, réalisées et éditées sous le label français Baskaru, et des compositions de musique concrète et de field recordings, capturées dans des environnements urbains (au Portuga…

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The Pope, The Wrestler and The Terrorist 37:44

2M ago37:44

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Support 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…

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Dr Evil Set To Impose Million Percent Tariffs! 38:26

2M ago38:26

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This week on The Bugle, Andy is joined by Josie Long and Nato Green for a chaotic cruise through the week’s weirdest news. 💰 Top Story: Tariffs (ugh, again) — but this time, we’re talking a million percent tariffs. Are we heading toward a financial apocalypse, or just another Tuesday in global trade? 🗞️ America is drifting away from reality, and th…

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GUILLAUME CONTRÉ - Petite machine de nuit

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Programme inédit de GUILLAUME CONTRÉ pour webSYNradio : PETITE MACHINE DE NUIT. Différences, répétitions, rouages, acouphènes et tautologies. Des sons hétéroclites, de la noble synthèse analogique au vulgaire bruit de micro, enregistrés à des moments divers pour des raisons variables, sont coupés, collés, montés, bouclés, superposés, filtrés, mixés…

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Liberation Day: Weird, at best 44:22

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🔹 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 Day— the world is free… or at least pretending to be! 📰 Top Story: Global …

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April Fools! 29:56

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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 wouldn’t dream of leaving you without your dose of hot takes on global news! This week, we’re diving into Top Stories, our show that revisits the history of The Bugle, one headline at a time…

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H A P P Oh God Why!? 39:45

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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 Britis…

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PHILIPPE RAHM - La dissociation du réel

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Podcast de Philippe Rahm pour webSYNradio : LA DISSOCIATION DU REEL - Gerard Grisey, Partiels - Tristan Murail, Desintegration - Giacinto Scelsi, Ohoi - Anton Webern, Cinq pièces Op. 10 - Iannis Xenakis, Metastasis - György Ligeti, Atmosphères - Hugues Dufourt, Le Déluge - http://synradio.fr/philippe-rahm-2/…

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Share Prices May Go Down, As Well As Really Down 46:31

3M ago46:31

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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,…

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FUKUSHIMA + 14 - Lectures en hommage aux Editions de Fukushima

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Programme inédit de lectures à l'occasion de l'anniversaire de la catastrophe de Fukushima : cette année, SYNradio s'associe au projet Fukushima Open Sounds en rendant hommage aux Éditions de Fukushima qui autour de la bonne volonté de quelques militants travaillent à garder un focus sur cette catastrophe toujours en cours.Les premiers lecteurs: Ka…

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Ukrainian Comedian Faces Crazed Hecklers 49:30

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Support 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 moment—Ukraine, Trump, Starmer, and, of course, some truly terrible meetings. In health news, there’s actual cancer research progress (f…

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074_CK and Clif McKenzie: Having The Right People Matters 48:26

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Clif and CK McKenzie come to the Swamp and talk about their generational leadership transition of Watson Furniture. They discuss their different approaches to the work, how they make decisions and how they each lead. Clif has led Watson for a great many years. He didn’t start out loving office furniture. That quickly changed. He sets the high stand…

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Stop Resisting 47:48

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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 s…

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Peace On Earth! 53:17

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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 sat…

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073_Wendy Tyner: I Am One Who Listens 44:11

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Wendy Tyner visits the Swamp to share her wisdom gained from leading philanthropic organizations and building communities. She begins our conversation sharing what she learned teaching children with learning disabilities. We then discuss how she guided three not-for-profit organizations to become significant community assets that support bluegrass …

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072_Aidan McQuade: Ethical Leadership 58:46

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Aidan McQuade joins me in the Swamp to discuss his book, Ethical Leadership: Moral Decision-Making Under Pressure and his model “The Cruciform of Agency.” Aidan was born in Northern Ireland and grew up during the period known as “the troubles.” He is wiser for that experience. He has dedicated his life to humanitarian work in some of the most diffi…

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Woke Submarine exclusive 24:19

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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 …

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071_Benjamin Taylor: Differentiation, Integration and Four Dynamics of Groups 41:59

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Benjamin Taylor makes his third appearance in the Swamp and he brings some useful distinctions with him. We discuss the value and importance of understanding the positive and negative dynamics that differentiation and integration have on group dynamics and productivity. But it is not all that simple. There are at least four dynamics at play at any …

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Trade Tantrums, Brexit Birthday and Superbowl! 53:24

5M ago53:24

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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 …

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MEANWHILE IN FUKUSHIMA - Anne Gillot, RTS, Musique d’Avenir

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Podcast de l'émission de Anne Gillot sur RTS Musique d'Avenir du 26 janvier 2025 : MEANWHILE IN FUKUSHIMA. Anne Gillot invite le projet Fukushima Open sounds dans son émission Musique d’avenir diffusée tous les dimanche soir sur RTS (Radio Television suisse). En écoute les pièces de Ludovic Bernhardt / Ilhan Blanco, Joachim Montessuis, Bérangère Ma…

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Radioactive Toddler Waves Arms Around 43:58

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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 …

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PHILIPPE PETIT - Les 5 ans de Modulisme

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Programme de PHILIPPE PETIT pour webSYNradio : Les 5 ans de Modulisme. Bienvenue dans notre nouveau programme qui célèbre les 5 ans de la plateforme Modulisme. On démarre par une bande son imaginaire de « Dementia » de John Parker, composée par Philippe Petit qui dirige cette plate-forme. Suivent les premiers volumes de la série Acoustronique, qui …

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070_Joanne Murphy & Keith Grint: The Demanding Craft of Leading 55:44

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Joanne Murphy and Keith Grint come to the swamp to discuss their views on leadership and the effort required to do it well. Joanne and Keith are deeply informed on this topic of leading. Their academic background includes teaching, research and writing. We discuss the differences between command, management and leadership. All three approaches matt…

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Just 1460 Days To Go! 44:19

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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. Please support us, our offering now includes an 'Elite Bugler' tier. All our plans our giftable for a loved one: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Tiff Stevenso…

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Trump Returns, Will He Follow Through? 52:57

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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? Please support us, our offering now includes an 'Elite Bugler' tier. All our plans our giftable for a loved one: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Come see our Passion fo…

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The Bugle remembers 2024 54:51

6M ago54:51

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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. Please support us, we are entirely listener funded: http://thebuglepodcast.com Featuring: Andy Zaltzman John Oliver Alice Fraser Nish Ku…

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ELISABETH VALLETTI - HARPXPERIENCED

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Programme de ELISABETH VALLETTI pour webSYNradio : HARPXPERIENCED. Cette fresque musicale est composée d’extraits de la partie expérimentale de mes travaux destinés à la harpe de concert électrique et augmentée. Tous les sons sont des sons de harpe acoustiques et/ou traités. Extraits d'oeuvre créees de 1989 à aujourd'hui. http://synradio.fr/elisabe…

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John and Andy answer your questions! 29:47

6M ago29:47

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Andy Zaltzman and John Oliver answer questions asked by The Bugle's premium subscribers - learn about the Chocolate Milk gang, John's true view on puns, and whether or not your should put a donkey in a lift. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman John Oliver Chris Skinner Prod…

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Robots, Royals and Wrong 'Uns 50:03

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Drones are invading, Prince Andrew is evading, Farage is parading. Also, where did all the Guinness go? Merry Christmas Buglers, another special with John Oliver is in your feed next. Don't be a Scrooge, why not give us a Christmas donation: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Neil Delamere Alice Fraser Produced by Chris…

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The Nepo-Dictator's Nadir 56:34

6M ago56:34

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John Oliver returns to The Bugle in a momentous week, to explore the fall of Assad, politics on both sides of the Atlantic (sandwiches all round) and the latest announcements from FIFA. It's a bumper edition! Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman John Oliver Produced by Chris…

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Has 2024 Jumped The Shark? 42:28

7M ago42:28

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South Korea tries a little martial law, France dusts off the guillotine, Joe Biden dishes out a special Christmas present. 2024 seems to have taken a laxative. Andy Zaltzman is with James Nokise and Ria Lina Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Become a paid subscriber - OMG we need you! There are g…

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BRUNO BERNARD - Labyrinthe

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Programme de BRUNO BERNARD pour webSYNradio : Labyrinthe. Ce que nous offre Bruno Bernard en cette fin d'année : un parcours de vie, un labyrinthe parsemé de voies sans issues et un chemin qui se dessine, de sombres couloirs et tout à coup une lumière qui jaillit, la poésie qui nous éclaire et le vivant qui nous appelle. Avec des textes de de Gasto…

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Campaign For Traditional Bullying 42:36

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Andy is with Felicity Ward and Hari Kondabolu, to review COP, the latest ceasefire, and if there are any jokes that can be made about assisted dying. Sounds bleak, right, WELL YOU'RE WRONG! Plus there's a new Bugle advent calendar! Become a paid subscriber - OMG we need you! There are great perks and feel good factor. Also, why not check out 15 yea…

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Influencer Repeatedly Punches Sick Old Man 38:24

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Andy is with Alice and Anuvab and they pick the finest moments from this week's news. What a week! Social media bans, war and corruption aplenty! Also, we set you a new challenge. Become a paid subscriber - OMG we need you! There are great perks and feel good factor. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstor…

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The Countdown Bugle 48:26

7M ago48:26

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Trump has recruited a perfectly normal team to take America forwards. Also, Cop29 is a gift from God, and Andy has a run down on God's next pick for chief religious person. Become a paid subscriber - OMG we need you! There are great perks and feel good factor. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Fe…

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MARCO DIBELTULU - Natural soundscape and states of mind

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Programme de MARCO DIBELTULU pour webSYNradio : Natural soundscape and states of mind. Cette collection de pièces rassemblées pour les auditeurs de webSYNradio est inspirée par le paysage sonore. Les cinq premières pièces évoquent le paysage naturel, elles font référence aux quatre éléments, dans le but de créer une véritable carte postale sonore e…

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Electoral Shock Therapy 45:09

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Andy is joined by Nato Green to process what America has done to itself. Become a paid subscriber and watch this whole episode. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Nato Green Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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The Pollsters Have Given Up - Bugle 4319 46:23

8M ago46:23

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Andy Zaltzman, Nish Kumar and Alice Fraser look at the final moments of the US election. Is Donald Trump still functioning? Is this the end of polls? Can we all vote? Also, the British Royal Family: Rich. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Nish Kumar Alice Fraser Produced …

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069_Bill Sharpe: Three Horizons: The Patterns of Hope 45:27

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Three Horizons: The Patterning of Hope Bill Sharpe visits the swamp and brings his Three Horizon framework for navigating the future. Bill is an independent researcher who helps people work together to create transformational change in the face of an uncertain future. Bill will explain what makes each of the three horizons distinct and necessary fo…

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The Most American Thing in History... 40:03

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Elon musk's million dollar cheques, Christopher Columbus & drug dealing snowboarders. This week we plunge deep into the weird (and not so wonderful) with quite literally a mountain of global headlines to wade through. Andy is with Alice Fraser and Josie Long in a podcast that is funded by you, the listener... Hear more of our shows, buy our book, a…