The satirical news podcast co-hosted by John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman was The Bugle. The show blends topical reporting with absurdist jokes, political satire, and deliberately exaggerated commentary on events in the United Kingdom, the United States, and around the world.
The Bugle began in 2007 after Oliver moved to New York to work on The Daily Show. Oliver and Zaltzman had already collaborated on radio comedy programs including Political Animal and The Department, and The Times approached them about creating a satirical podcast. The first episode was released on October 14, 2007.
Oliver remained a regular co-host until 2016, when his television and family commitments made weekly participation impractical. Zaltzman continued the program with rotating guest co-hosts after its relaunch. This timing creates a common misunderstanding: Oliver is strongly associated with The Bugle, but he is not its permanent co-host in the show's later format. The original pairing, however, clearly identifies The Bugle.