The Bugle The Bugle

An Ask Andy Special

Aug 5, 2026 · 30m

Summary

Andy Zaltzman answers subscriber questions, debating whether the world is objectively worse and joking about chemtrails. He explains his recurring desire for a head like an orange, compares Harlequins rugby title wins, and selects a five-a-side team of UK prime ministers. The episode also covers marriage advice, the Cisco theme tune coincidence, hereditary peers, and tips for reintegrating into society after binge-listening.

Topics discussed

Introduction to Ask Andy and subscriber Q&A format Is the world quantifiably shitter? Metrics and chemtrails The origin and meaning of the 'head like an orange' joke What Andy says he does for a living to strangers Comparing Harlequins' 2012 and 2021 rugby title wins Dream 5-a-side team of living UK Prime Ministers Marriage advice and the Cisco Systems theme tune mystery Hereditary peers and the Lord Mixalot joke Reintegrating into society after binge-listening to The Bugle
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