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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.


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  • S1 · E209
    Wednesday · 34 min

    Grief Treatment and the Robot Games!

    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/ Tiff Stevenson: https://tiffstevenson.co.uk/ Tom Neenan: https://www.tomneenan.com/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E208
    August 12 · 39 min

    The Gargle LIVE

    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! Catch ALL three of them at Edinburgh Fringe: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser & https://www.instagram.com/alicefraserhuman/ Tom Neenan: https://www.tomneenan.com/ Allison Spittle: http://alisonspittle.com/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E207
    July 29 · 49 min

    AI chaos from leaks to lies

    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 thought! All this plus more on this week's Gargle! Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser & https://www.instagram.com/alicefraserhuman/ James Colley: https://www.instagram.com/jamcolley/?hl=en Tom Neenan: https://www.tomneenan.com/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E206
    July 15 · 44 min

    The DEATH of Reading!

    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/ Robin Clyfan: https://robinclyfan.com/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E205
    July 2 · 36 min

    Chaotic Pigeons are Redefining Human Understanding?

    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 the Earth has millions more insects species than previously thought. Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser Eleanor Morton: https://eleanormortoncomedian.com/ Tom Neenan: https://www.tomneenan.com/ 🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Laura Turner, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E204
    June 17 · 30 min

    Jake the Rizzbot and a Social Media ban for Under 16s!

    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 Robin Clyfan: https://www.patreon.com/cw/RogersVelvetRendezvous?l=en-GB & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDPrQlnID8Y Rosie Holt: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/rosie-holt-the-illegal-aliens-have-landed 🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Laura Turner, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E203
    June 4 · 36 min

    Monkey Friends & Illegal Waste

    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.joshgondelman.com/ 🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Laura Turner, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E202
    May 20 · 41 min

    A £200m Mystery London Zoo Donor!

    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 Ria Lina: https://www.patreon.com/cw/rialina 🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E201
    May 7 · 39 min

    Is it officially the death of our attention spans?

    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/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E200
    April 23 · 42 min

    How easy is it to trick AI?

    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://eleanormortoncomedian.com/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E199
    April 9 · 31 min

    194-year-old tortoise scam, AI learning to swear, and more on Meta!

    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/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E198
    March 26 · 31 min

    The Fall of the Metaverse and the Rise of the Run-fluencer

    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.thejohnrobertson.com/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E197
    March 12 · 33 min

    Gambling on real-life events, a Pyro-Arachnid murderer and a James Patterson and Mr Beast book collab!

    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 Jackie Kashian: Catch Jackie's NEW SHOW here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=sRyvoLV0qfivlGiA&v=v5kJlI41V2g&feature=youtu.be & https://jackiekashian.com/ James Nokise: https://www.jamesnokise.com/ & https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/pacific-specials/monkeys-in-palau/105811648 Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E196
    February 26 · 46 min

    The Science behind the Chin, Hershey's degrading Chocolate, and Book Red Flags!

    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.joshgondelman.com/ James Colley: https://www.instagram.com/jamcolley/?hl=en And if you want check out Colley's recommendation Hover Race Car by Matthew Reilly: https://www.amazon.com.au/Hover-Car-Racer-Matthew-Reilly/dp/0330440160 Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E195
    February 12 · 37 min

    The Gargle is BACK!

    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: https://www.johnlukeroberts.co.uk/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Feb 7, 2025 · 40 min

    The Gargle Enters Realms Unknown...

    After a week where our book A Passion For Passion is released, Alice takes a brief break and presents our new podcast, Realms Unknown. Please follow it wherever you enjoy podcast! Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcast Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a brand-new fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknown You fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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