

The Gargle
The Bugle
From the makers of The Bugle, The Gargle returns with a comedic take on science and tech, with host Alice Fraser.Alice is joined every week by two great comics from across the globe, bringing 30 minutes of smart satire and hot takes.We are part of the Team Bugle subscriber channel. Sign up and get Ask Andy - our exclusive, extra monthly show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 8, 2024 • 33min
TV switch-off | Space mysteries | Snoopolympics
Joz Norris and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall join host Alice Fraser for episode 169 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.📺 TV switch-off🛰 Space mysteries📱 TikTok sued🐶 Snoopolympics🐝 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, Joz Norris and Alasdair Tremblay-BirchallProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 2024 • 30min
Gig work | Mercury diamond | Olympics ceremony
Alice Tovey and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser for episode 168 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.💰 Navy > gig work💎 Mercury diamond🇫🇷 Olympics ceremony🇳🇴 Norwegian guilt🥜 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, Alice Tovey and Tom NeenanProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 2024 • 34min
Dick pic app | Cocaine sharks | Eton brick phones
John Robertson and Garrett Millerick join host Alice Fraser for episode 167 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.🍆 Dick pic app🦈 Cocaine sharks👩🏻💻 College to corporate📱 Eton brick phones✈️ ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, John Robertson and Garrett MillerickProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 2024 • 33min
Legislating LOLs | Enhanced Games | Child labour
Siân Docksey and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser for episode 166 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.😂 Legislating LOLs💉 Enhanced Olympics🤖 Security robot🤳 Child labour👩❤️👩 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, Siân Docksey and Tom NeenanProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 2024 • 34min
Romance Novels | Emotional AI | Porridge
Chloe Petts and Steve Bugeja join host Alice Fraser for episode 165 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.This week: Romance novel bookshops and emotional AI. Also, porridge, too hot or too cold?Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, Chloe Petts and Steve BugejaProduced by Laura Turner and Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 2024 • 31min
Risky behaviour | Space debris | Martin Shkreli
Sami Shah and Nic Sampson join host Alice Fraser for episode 164 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.💊 Risky behaviour☄️ Space debris🖕 Elon Musk🤑 Martin Shkreli🏎 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastStory 1: https://www.sciencealert.com/the-worlds-most-common-pain-relief-drug-may-induce-risky-behaviorStory 2: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/22/florida-family-sues-nasa-space-debrisStory 3: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/19/elon-musk-softens-go-f-yourself-comment-to-woo-advertisers.htmlStory 4: https://www.fastcompany.com/91144246/pharma-bro-martin-shkreli-claims-he-founded-djt-cryptocurrencyWritten by Alice Fraser, Sami Shah and Nic SampsonProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2024 • 36min
Climate jobs | Sauna sessions | Influencers
Dan Ilic and Joe Kent-Walters (aka Frankie Monroe) join host Alice Fraser for episode 163 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.🥵 Climate jobs🧖🏻♀️ Sauna sessions🖥 Cheat sues Apple🤳 Influencer fined🍴 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastStory 1: https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-climate-jobs-skills-gap-linkedin-2024-6Story 2: https://www.404media.co/game-studios-job-requirement-non-negotiable-sauna-sessions/Story 3: https://uk.pcmag.com/ios/152837/man-sues-apple-after-wife-discovers-cheating-via-messages-synced-to-imacStory 4: https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/15/dubai-influencer-fined-for-trespassing-on-sardinia-pink-beach-spiaggia-rosaWritten by Alice Fraser, Dan Ilic and Joe Kent-WaltersProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2024 • 30min
3D printing | Disney hacked | AI wave
John-Luke Roberts and Katie Norris join host Alice Fraser for episode 162 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.🔫 3D printing🐧 Disney hacked👋 AI wave🤖 Robotic pets🐘 Elephant names📱 1-word texts🫃🏻 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastStory 1: https://gizmodo.com/youtube-ghost-gun-content-3d-printer-instructions-1851527185Story 2: https://mashable.com/article/disney-hacked-club-penguinStory 3: https://futurism.com/the-byte/microsoft-layoffs-blaming-ai-waveStory 4: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/4000-additional-robotic-pets-seniors-new-york-combat/story?id=111067224Story 5: https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/jun/10/elephant-names-study-aiStory 6: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/one-word-reply-communication-texting_l_6660cae1e4b06a0c0d1f9ba8Written by Alice Fraser, John-Luke Roberts and Katie NorrisProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jun 13, 2024 • 31min
Leafy greens | Death nuggets | Waterfall pipe
Pierre Novellie and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser for episode 161 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.🛞 Leafy greens🥜 Death nuggets💦 Waterfall pipe🪹 Mean magpies🧘🏻♂️ ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastStory 1: https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/tire-wear-additives-found-in-leafy-green-vegetables-387567Story 2: https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/may/31/men-and-other-mammals-live-longer-if-they-are-castrated-says-researcherStory 3: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp99l9gpzwgoStory 4: https://phys.org/news/2024-06-magpies-tend-intelligent.htmlWritten by Alice Fraser, Pierre Novellie and Tom NeenanProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 6, 2024 • 33min
Social media babies | Cryonics | AI CEOs
Josh Gondelman and Alison Spittle join host Alice Fraser for episode 160 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.👶🏻 Social media babies🥶 Cryonics client🤖 AI CEOs🐕 Poo drama💅🏻 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastStory 1: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/05/29/us/social-media-children-influencers-cec/index.htmlStory 2: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/australian-cryonics-firm-freezes-first-client-in-hopes-of-bringing-him-back-to-life-in-future-5764708Story 3: https://futurism.com/the-byte/ceos-easily-replaced-with-aiStory 4: https://www.iamexpat.de/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/berlin-play-dramatises-dog-poo-attack-dance-critic-2023Written by Alice Fraser, Josh Gondelman and Alison SpittleProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


