The Gargle

The Gargle

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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October 22, 2026 • 42 mins

On this week's episode of the Gargle, Alice is joined by Ria Lina and Joz Norris, as the trio, dive into the world's science and tech news from the past week! From the Amelia Earhart plane discovery? Green Stars, Plastic eating Pac-Man enzymes and the miracle Elephant graveyard.


Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser & https://www.instagram.com/alicefraserhuman/


Ria Lina: https://www.patreon.com/cw/rialina?l=e...

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On this week's episode of the Gargle, Alice is joined by Robin Clyfan and Josh Gondelman as the three, dive into the world's science and tech news! From the moral case of gene editing, to the discovery of a new species of Lizard in Peru. Plus Dopamine spiking fake shopping, AI-generated 'ghosts' polluting literature and the return of the Bogong moth!


Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser & https://www.instagram....

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September 23, 2026 • 31 mins

On this week's episode of the Gargle, Alice is joined by Michael Odewale and Tom Neenan, as they trio delve into all things science and tech (with a pinch of satire) From news that the 2032 Olympic rowing and canoe events will be hosted in Crocodile infested waters, a scientific breakthrough as part human-part mouse brain developed. Plus, Buried underwear, Flock hackers and a group of African dogs' thousand mile trek for mates.

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September 9, 2026 • 38 mins

On this week's episode of the Gargle, Alice is joined by Ria Lina and Joz Norris, as they trio delve into all things science and tech (with a pinch of satire) From a ‘Super’ Volcano hiding under England, sea squits, cockroach diving suits and a manmade miniature Universe!


Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser & https://www.instagram.com/alicefraserhuman/


Ria Lina: https://rialina.com/


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August 26, 2026 • 34 mins

On this week's episode of the Gargle, Alice is joined by Tiff Stevenson and from Edinburgh Fringe, Tom Neenan. As they dive into the biggest news stories in science and tech from the past few weeks! From the science behind the new grief treatment to AI complaints flooding councils. Plus news from China's Robot Games!


Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser & https://www.instagram.com/alicefraserhuman/


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August 12, 2026 • 39 mins

This week's episode of The Gargle is LIVE from the Bill Murray. Alice was joined by guests Tom Neenan and Allison Spittle, as the trio delved into that week's science and tech news! From real-life political cartoons to archaeologists discovering a lady gang of skeletons. PLUS the three also explore the break out of a Monkey civil war, and a missing giraffe in Texas?. It's the Gargle LIVE!


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July 29, 2026 • 49 mins

On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by co-editors James Colley and Tom Neenan, as the three delve into the week's news in science and tech! AI chaos from leaks to lies, as Claude conversation leaked publicly and AI calories trackers off by hundreds. The trio also explore the stories that dream may not be as random as we thought and transforming Mars may be more of a possibility than once...

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July 15, 2026 • 44 mins

On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by co-hosts Alison Spittle and Robin Clyfan, as the trio jump into this week's science and tech news from

The decline in human literacy, Detective DNA solving a long-standing ancient mystery. Plus Sperm News and the 10 year anniversary of Pokemon GO!


Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


Alison Spittle: http://alisonspittle.com/


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On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by co-hosts Eleanor Morton and Tom Neenan as the trio jump into this week's science and tech news from Chaotic pigeons helping to redefine what we know about learning, breakthrough as scientists create personalised vaccine for melanoma. PLUS, An Indonesian researcher's fishy behaviour spotted by her compatriots at conference, and New research has found...

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On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by new co-hosts Robin Clyfan and Rosie Holt as the trio jump into this week's science and tech news from the beginning of El Niño, Jake the Rizzbot terrorising the streets, to Musk becoming a trillionaire and the UK governments plan to implement a ban on social media for under 16s.


Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


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June 4, 2026 • 36 mins

On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by John-Luke Roberts and Josh Gondelman. The trio jump into this week's science and tech news - from the looming ice age to great apes having human-like friendships. Plus we're back with another Reviews Section!


Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


John-Luke Roberts: https://www.johnlukeroberts.co.uk/


Josh Gondelman: https://www.j...

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May 20, 2026 • 41 mins

On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by Joz Norris and Ria Lina as the trio jump into this week's science and tech news from ??, a mystery £20m donation for London Zoo, Dino Drama, Hantavirus and PMOS. Plus we're back with another Reviews Section!


Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


Joz Norris: https://www.joznorris.co.uk/ & https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/eggbox

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On this week's Gargle, Alice is joined by the two Toms as she is joined by Tom Ballard Realms Unknown regular Tom Neenan. The trio jump into this week's science and tech news as Children losing their attention spans, Driverless cars and AI software Claude going rogue!


Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


Tom Ballard: https://www.instagram.com/tomcballard/


Tom Neenan: https://www.tomneenan.com/


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April 22, 2026 • 42 mins

On this week's Gargle, Alice is joined by Josh Gondelman and Eleanor Morton as the trio jump into the week's news in science and tech. From fake diseases to trick AI, scientific advancements on de-ageing to Robots running marathons now. Listen now on this week's episode of The Gargle!


Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


Josh Gondelman: https://www.joshgondelman.com/


Eleanor Morton: https://eleanormortoncomedi...

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On this week's Gargle, Alice is joined by Ria Lina and Allison Spittle as they get into the week's news in science and tech. From a 194-year-old tortoise scam to AI learning from us to swear! Plus the latest on Meta being held accountable. All this and more on this week's episode of The Gargle!


Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


Ria Lina: https://rialina.com/


Allison Spittle: http://alisonspittle.com/


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On this week's Gargle, the glossy magazine pull out to The Bugle’s audio newspaper, Alice opens it with Tiff Stevenson and John Robertson, as the trio breakdown the week's news in science and tech, from the fall of the Metaverse, the wellness peptides craze and the rise of the Run-fluencers!


Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


Tiff Stevenson: https://tiffstevenson.co.uk/


John Robertson: https://www.t...

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On this week's Gargle, the glossy magazine pull out to The Bugle’s audio newspaper, we open it with Alice Fraser, Jackie Kashian, and James Nokise as they breakdown the week's news in science and tech, from gambling on real-life events, a man burning down his own home to deal with a spider infestation and a James Patterson and Mr Beast novel collaboration!


Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


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On this week's Gargle, the glossy magazine pull out to The Bugle’s audio newspaper, we open it with Alice Fraser, Josh Gondelman and James Colley, as they navigate their way through the Science behind the Human Chin, the angry letter to Hershey's from a grandson of a chocolate magnate, and the possible red flags in what your reading!


Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


Josh Gondelman: https://www.joshgonde...

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February 11, 2026 • 37 mins

WE ARE BACK


That’s right The Gargle is back, the glossy magazine pull out to The Bugle’s audio newspaper for a visual world is back, and better than ever. Join Alice, and guest hosts Alison Spittle and John Luke Roberts as they bring you all of the latest from the world of science and technology.


Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser


Allison Spittle: http://alisonspittle.com/


John Luke Roberts: h...

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February 20, 2025 • 28 mins

Siân Docksey and Alice Tovey join host Alice Fraser for episode 194 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.


💪 Hired goon app

📬 Porn disposal box

🐕 Hero dog

🐄 Bird flu mk 2

🙏 Tech bro religion


Written by Alice Fraser, Siân Docksey and Alice Tovey

Produced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris Skinner


Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcast


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