• Chaotic Pigeons are Redefining Human Understanding?
    Jul 2 2026

    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/


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    https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/


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    Produced by Laura Turner, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

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    37 mins
  • Jake the Rizzbot and a Social Media ban for Under 16s!
    Jun 17 2026

    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/


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    Produced by Laura Turner, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    31 mins
  • Monkey Friends & Illegal Waste
    Jun 4 2026

    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!

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    Produced by Laura Turner, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    37 mins
  • A £200m Mystery London Zoo Donor!
    May 20 2026

    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


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    Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    41 mins
  • Is it officially the death of our attention spans?
    May 7 2026

    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!

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    Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

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    40 mins
  • How easy is it to trick AI?
    Apr 23 2026

    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!

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    Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    43 mins
  • 194-year-old tortoise scam, AI learning to swear, and more on Meta!
    Apr 9 2026

    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!

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    Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

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    31 mins
  • The Fall of the Metaverse and the Rise of the Run-fluencer
    Mar 26 2026

    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


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    Produced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    31 mins