The Bugle
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The Bugle

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From 28 eps

Hosts

AZ
Andy Zaltzman
18 eps
A
Andy
6 eps
TB
The Bugle
1 ep
JG
Josh Gondelman
1 ep
NK
Nish Kumar
1 ep
AF
Alice Fraser
1 ep
NG
Nato Green
1 ep

Recent guests

16 across last 28 eps
AF
Alice Fraser
10 eps
NG
Nato Green
5 eps
AP
Anuvab Pal
4 eps
NK
Nish Kumar
4 eps
HZ
Helen Zaltzman
4 eps
TS
Tiff Stevenson
3 eps
ND
Neil Delamere
3 eps
JG
Josh Gondelman
3 eps
SB
Sara Barron
2 eps
TB
Tom Ballard
2 eps
HK
Hari Kondabolu
2 eps
RL
Ria Lina
2 eps
JL
Josie Long
1 ep
CA
Chris Addison
1 ep
MS
Mark Steel
1 ep
FW
Felicity Ward
1 ep

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Insights from recent episode analysis

Audience Interest

Estimated Reach: 28K to 173K
Listeners across platforms
  • comedy and satire
  • current news events
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Podcast Focus

Categories: comedy · news
+2 more
  • satirical news analysis
  • guest comedian insights

Publishing Consistency

Frequency: ~3-4 / Week
700+ episodes since 2007
  • 694 episodes produced
  • active for 18 years

Platform Reach

  • available on Acast
  • YouTube presence

Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.

Most discussed topics

satire
14
politics
13
comedy
9
news
6
world cup
5
current events
4

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Medium Confidence

Total monthly reach

28K to 173K

Blended from 1 signal.

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Charts in 35 marketsHome market: United Kingdom

By chart position

  • 🇬🇧
    United Kingdom · ComedyHOME
    #37
    5.3K to 33K
  • 🇮🇳
    India · Comedy
    #26
    2.7K to 17K
  • 🇦🇺
    Australia · Comedy
    #52
    925 to 5.8K
  • 🇧🇷
    Brazil · Comedy
    #85
    764 to 4.8K
  • 🇳🇿
    New Zealand · Comedy
    #16
    535 to 3.3K
  • Per-Episode Audience

    Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days

    14K to 86K
    🎙 ~2x weekly·712 episodes·Last published 3d ago
  • Monthly Reach

    Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)

    28K to 173K
    🇬🇧39%🇮🇳20%🇦🇺7%+16 more
  • Active Followers

    Loyal subscribers who consistently listen

    11K to 69K

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Distribution & Reach

About the show, platforms, and key insights.

The Bugle is an independent podcast created by Andy Zaltzman, known for its sharp, satirical take on current events and politics. Featuring a rotating cast of comedians, including well-known figures like John Oliver and Nish Kumar, the podcast utilizes humor to dissect complex news stories, making it both entertaining and insightful. What sets The Bugle apart is its global perspective on satire, covering a wide array of topics from politics to cultural commentary in a lively format. Each episode presents a blend of comedic commentary and in-depth analysis, ensuring listeners receive not just laughs, but also critical insights into the world around them. The audience for The Bugle comprises comedy enthusiasts and informed listeners who appreciate a humorous approach to serious subjects. They value the podcast for its unique ability to entertain while fostering a deeper understanding of the news landscape, making it a staple for those seeking both wit and wisdom in current affairs.

Audience

teens, general

Key insights

What the show covers

  • satirical news analysis
  • guest comedian insights
  • global news breakdown
  • humorous commentary on politics

Audience interests

  • comedy and satire
  • current news events
  • political commentary
  • international perspectives

Platform reach

  • available on Acast
  • YouTube presence
  • premium subscription option
  • global audience engagement

Publishing consistency

  • 694 episodes produced
  • active for 18 years
  • weekly or more episodes
  • consistent release schedule

Chart history for The Bugle

Peaked at #16 in New Zealand, currently #16 in New Zealand.

MarketGenrePeakCurrentTrend
New Zealand—#16#16—
NG—#20#20—
India—#26#26—
VN—#30#30—
United Kingdom—#37#37—
TH—#39#39—
BE—#45#45—
Finland—#46#46—
Australia—#52#52—
Netherlands—#52#52—
South Africa—#56#56—
CZ—#65#65—
SG—#65#65—
Ireland—#77#77—
Norway—#77#77—
Brazil—#85#85—
AE—#87#87—
Italy—#91#91—
Denmark—#93#93—
Spain—#94#94—

Chart Positions

35 placements across 35 markets.