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Bunga Bunga

60 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago -

Silvio Berlusconi was a charismatic multi-millionaire real-estate mogul who upended the Italian political order and hypnotized an entire nation. He was one of the longest-serving prime ministers of one of the world’s wealthiest countries, until he was brought down by three powerful women - and two words: “Bunga Bunga.” From Wondery, the makers of Dirty John and The Shrink Next Door, and hosted by comedian Whitney Cummings, “Bunga Bunga” is an eight part series on the incredible true story of the rise and fall of Silvio Berlusconi, told with Whitney’s signature wit and style.

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Episodes

Everybody Hates Silvio | 7

October 06, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

As the world learns the true meaning of the words “Bunga Bunga,” the Great Recession is sweeping the world and prosecutors are closing in on Silvio, He is about to receive several rude awakenings, including one that will literally smash him in the teeth.  Binge all 8 episodes and listen ad free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App. wonderyplus.com/bunga Support us by supporting our sponsors! Indeed - Receive a $75 credit at Indeed.com/BUNGA. Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends ...

The Dinner Party | 6

September 29, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

What is “Bunga Bunga”? Two beauty pageant contestants are about to find out in the most awful way, after they receive an invitation to dinner at Silvio’s villa. Binge all 8 episodes and listen ad free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App. wonderyplus.com/bunga Support us by supporting our sponsors! Indeed - Receive a $75 credit at Indeed.com/BUNGA. Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends for FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Amazon Alexa - Get 20% off an Amazon Smart Lig...

Look In the Mirror | 5

September 22, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

As Silvio rules Italy, he is leaving nothing to chance. The country becomes a 24/7 Berlusconi owned-and-operated spectacle. But there’s at least one important person who is not happy with how it’s all going: his wife Veronica Lario.  Binge all 8 episodes and listen ad free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App. wonderyplus.com/bunga Support us by supporting our sponsors! Indeed - Receive a $75 credit at Indeed.com/BUNGA. Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends for FREE on the Apple ...

All Silvio, All The Time | 4

September 15, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

It’s been five years since Silvio’s first term in office ended, and he’s ready for a comeback. While Silvio creates his own glossy brochure to tell voters of his idyllic life, a late-night talk show host is pulling back the curtain. He wants to answer a question that has been dogging Silvio his entire career: “Silvio, where did you get all this money?!” The answer causes a sensation. (Hint: it involves the Mafia.) But is this revelation enough to stop Silvio from winning a second ti...

Dirty Hands | 3

September 11, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

In his first term in office as Prime Minister, Silvio is promising Italy a fresh start. But the voters aren’t so sure. Silvio finds that governing isn’t easy. In fact, it puts a target on his back, and a dogged new prosecutor named Ilda “the Red” is taking aim. Binge all 8 episodes and listen ad free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App. wonderyplus.com/bunga Listen to the original soundtrack at: wondery.fm/BungaBungaAlbum Support us by supporting our sponsors! Indeed - Receiv...

Bigger Than Jesus | 2

September 08, 2020 07:05 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

With the Italian political system in chaos, public trust in their leaders is at rock bottom. That’s when Silvio steps in to run for Prime Minister, offering a New Italian Miracle. Good thing he owns a massive business operation to help him get elected. Binge all 8 episodes and listen ad free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App. wonderyplus.com/bunga Listen to the original soundtrack at: wondery.fm/BungaBungaAlbum Support us by supporting our sponsors! Indeed - Receive a $75 c...

I Know How To Make People Love Me | 1

September 07, 2020 18:09 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

Silvio Berlusconi began his career as a nightclub and cruise ship singer. But he would eventually find an even better way to gain the adoration of the crowds: become an incomparably powerful real estate and media mogul. But just as he’s at the top of his game, Silvio’s business interests are threatened when a politician is caught flushing cash down a toilet. Binge all 8 episodes and listen ad free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App. wonderyplus.com/bunga Listen to the original...

Introducing Bunga Bunga

August 10, 2020 17:30 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MB

Bunga Bunga premieres on September 8th. Or you can listen right now by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App. wonderyplus.com/bunga

I Know How To Make People Love Me | 1

August 09, 2020 07:30 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

You can binge all episodes of Bunga Bunga exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. Find Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Silvio Berlusconi began his career as a nightclub and cruise ship singer. But he would eventually find an even better way to gain the adoration of the crowds: become an incomparably powerful real estate and media mogul. But just as he’s at the top of his game, Silvio’s business interests are threatened when a politician is caught flushing cash down a...

Introducing: Bunga Bunga

August 03, 2020 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MB

Silvio Berlusconi was a charismatic multi-millionaire real-estate mogul who upended the Italian political order and hypnotized an entire nation. He was one of the longest-serving prime ministers of one of the world’s wealthiest countries, until he was brought down by three powerful women - and two words: “Bunga Bunga.” From Wondery, hosted by comedian Whitney Cummings, “Bunga Bunga” is an eight part series on the incredible true story of the rise and fall of Silvio Berlusconi, told ...