Andy Zaltzman Bio | Wiki
Andy Zaltzman ( Full Name: Andrew Zaltzman) is a British author, podcaster, and comedian. As of now, he is the host of The Bugle podcast. Andy largely deals in political and sport-related material and has worked extensively with John Oliver. Their work together includes The Bugle, The Department, and Political Animal.
He has been a statistician for BBC Radio’s Test Match Special cricket commentaries since 2016. Furthermore, Andy is the presenter of Radio 4’s The News Quiz since the year 2020.
Andy Zaltzman Age
He was born on October 6, 1974, in Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom. Andy is 48 years old.
Andy Zaltzman Height
He is a man of average stature. Andy stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in (Approx 1.78m).
Andy Zaltzman Family
He was born in Hammersmith, London, the United Kingdom to his supportive father Zack Zaltzman, and his caring mother. Zack is a South African sculptor. Besides, Andy has a younger sister named Helen Zaltzman. She is an English podcaster, broadcaster, and writer who produces the Veronica Mars recap podcast Veronica Mars Investigations. She also produces the entertainment podcast Answer Me This! and the linguistics podcast The Allusionist.
Andy Zaltzman Wife
He is a married man. Andy is blissfully hitched to his loving and caring wife named Miranda. She is a barrister by profession. As a couple, they share two children, an appealing daughter born in January 2007 and a stunning son born in December 2008. Furthermore, he delivered his son at home due to his wife’s sudden entry into labor.
Andy Zaltzman Education
He went to his prep school at Holmewood House School in Langton Green, Kent. Later, Andy enrolled at the private Tonbridge School. Furthermore, he matriculated at the University College, Oxford, and graduated with a degree in Classics. While there, Andy was the sports editor for The Oxford Student.
Andy Zaltzman Edinburgh Fringe | Edinburgh | Melbourne | Melbourne Comedy Festival
In the year 1999, he first performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. During this time, Andy was a finalist in the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny new act competition along with David O’Doherty, Russell Howard, and Josie Long. Andy Zaltzman versus the Dog of Doom, his premiere full-length Edinburgh Fringe show received a nomination in 2001 for Best Newcomer at the Perrier Comedy Awards.
He started hosting Political Animal in 2004 initially with John Oliver. The stand-up show consisted of different acts performing political-themed material. Since the year 2006, he has hosted solo. Eventually, the show transferred to BBC Radio 4. In 2006 and 2008, Andy also appeared in a late-night show entitled The Honourable Men of Art with fellow stand-ups Alun Cochrane, David O’Doherty, and Daniel Kitson at The Stand.
In April 2007, he performed for the first time at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. There, Andy won the coveted Piece of Wood Award. It was given to the best show as voted for by other comedians.
Andy Zaltzman TMS | Test Match Special
He became the scorer for Test Match Special in 2016 on BBC Radio 4 on the Sri Lankan tour of England.
Andy Zaltzman The Bugle | Bugle
In the year 2007, he and John Oliver created a satirical news podcast titled The Bugle. As of now, Andy hosts the podcast with a rotating cast of co-hosts. This includes Helen Zaltzman, Tom Ballard, Hari Kondabolu, Anuvab Pal, Nish Kumar, and Alice Fraser. Furthermore, The Bugle focuses on global news stories predominantly on the United Kingdom and United States news items. From 2007 to 2015, he and Oliver co-hosted the podcast.
Since a relaunch in September 2016, Andy has hosted it with a rotating set of co-hosts. Initially, The Bugle was distributed and produced independently by TimesOnline prior to becoming independent in 2011. In betwixt 2016 to 2018, The Bugle was part of Radiotopia when it switched to independent production funded by a voluntary subscription model. Moreover, the podcast had received over 500,000 downloads a month as of April 2015.
Andy Zaltzman Sydney | Live
He brought his interactive stand-up show Satirist For Hire to Australian audiences back in December 2021. The tour kicked off on December 14, 2021, at Rhino Room in Adelaide. European Bier Café in Melbourne followed on December 21, 2021, and December 22, 2021. On January 4, 2022, Andy performed at The Comedy Store in Sydney. In addition, his second Melbourne date was recorded live for his podcast The Bugle.
Andy Zaltzman Tour Dates
He had a planned UK tour extension with dates listed below. Furthermore, tickets were bought via his website as well. Andy’s United Kingdom tour included;
- LEEDS, Wardrobe on November 13, 2022.
- BATH, Komedia on November 14, 2022.
- BRIGHTON, Komedia on November 15, 2022.
- TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Trinity on November 16, 2022.
- CARDIFF, Sherman Theatre on November 17, 2022.
- WORCESTER, Huntingdon Hall on November 18, 2022.
Andy Zaltzman Book
Apart from comedy, he is also an author. Andy published his first book titled Does Anything Eat Bankers?: And 53 Other Indispensable Questions for the Credit Crunched in November 2008.
Andy Zaltzman Cricket
He is a huge fan of cricket. Andy started a regular blog for Cricinfo in November 2008 named “The Confectionery Stall” after a famous piece of commentary by Richie Benaud. Furthermore, he hosts a podcast on cricket alongside Jarrod Kimber known as The Cricket Sadist Hour. On the internet radio site Guerilla Cricket, Andy has also appeared.
Andy Zaltzman Salary
He spawns his monthly earnings working as the host of The Bugle podcast. Furthermore, Andy earns a supplemental income working for BBC Radio’s Test Match Special cricket commentaries and Radio 4’s The News Quiz. He pockets an estimated salary of $114,125 annually.
Andy Zaltzman Net Worth
Having been working in the comedy field with experience exceeding more than twenty years now, he has managed to garner good affluence in his career thus far. Andy’s net worth is $5 million.
Who Is Andy Zaltzman
He is a 49-year-old British author, podcaster, and comedian working as the host of The Bugle podcast. Furthermore, Andy has been a statistician for BBC Radio’s Test Match Special cricket commentaries since 2016. Additionally, he is the presenter of Radio 4’s The News Quiz since the year 2020.
How Old Is Andy Zaltzman
He is 49 years old. Andy was born on October 6, 1974, in Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom. Thus, he relishes and commemorates his birthday on October 6 each and every year.
How Tall Is Andy Zaltzman
He is a man of average stature who stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches, approximately 1.78m.
Andy Zaltzman Social Media
Twitter – @ZaltzCricket