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If you listen to The Alexei Sayle podcast you will not be disappointed, unless you are expecting something other than an old man talking crap. Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive (http://www.andyhollingworth.com) Music by Tarboosh Records (http

The Alexei Sayle Podcast


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    80: Spirit Combat (LIVE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 63:40


    This live show was performed at the Museum of Comedy, London on Thursday 24th April 2025. Alexei and Talal discussed getting swindled, how to properly distribute pizza amongst the homeless, reality TV and space travel. Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video version of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

    79: Mutual Borefest (with Tadhg Hickey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 62:44


    Comedian, activist and lovely chap Tadhg Hickey joins the show to talk Palestine, Aldi, touring the Middle East and how Graham Linehan's downfall is just a big shart. Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video version of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

    78: Guildford/Basingstoke

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 75:40


    Alexei and Talal yam on about school days, stand-up days, pubs and trying to get AI to be pro-Palestine. Also, this month's edition of The Alexei Sayle Film Club features our discussion of 1981's Mephisto. Check out Reshad Hurree's incredible hand-forged knives here! Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video version of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

    77: Kungfusional

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 52:02


    Alexei didn't do his homework so we'll be discussing 1981's Mephisto next week! Instead, Alexei and Talal read questions from our loving Patreon supporters... Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video version of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

    76: Then He Died

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 63:17


    The boys are back after a week off to yam on about Gary Stevenson, Beyond the Fringe, Monty Python and inappropriate appropriations. Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video version of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

    75: Sayle-O & Breezewell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 72:25


    If you didn't already hate Talal then this is the episode to get you there! Alexei and his diabolical sidekick get into the weeds on Syria, Keen Eddie episode 1, child-safety public service films and Bob Dylan. Check out Chris' in-depth research on Alexei's maternal ancestry here - https://merseysidebiographypages.weebly.com/alexei-sayle.html Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video version of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

    74: Molly

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 73:47


    Alexei and Talal yam on about new Imaginary Sandwich Bar (listen to all of it on BBC Sounds!), generational trauma, spotty little f***wits and sexy actors. Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video version of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

    73: Revolutionary Cats (with Jess Barnard)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 107:52


    In addition to our regular yam sesh, Alexei welcomes Jess Barnard to the show to discuss navigating the Labour ranks whilst maintaining a leftist/socialist agenda. Some great cat content this week too (especially for the Patreon subscribers)! Send us your questions/comments on the movies Quick Change (1990) and Saturday Night (2024) for next week's Alexei Sayle Film Club! Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video version of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

    72: Vituperative

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 64:33


    Alexei and Talal yam about the BBC, protests & counter-protests, the Lego Alexei auction results and they decide on what film to watch for next week's Alexei Sayle Film Club. Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

    71: Intrinsically Political (with Sami Abu Wardeh)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 64:13


    Alexei and Talal welcome the wonderfully talented Sami Abu Wardeh to discuss life as a Palestinian comedian, how the comedy industry reacted to genocide and how many megaphones a leftist politician needs to make a good point. Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

    70: Bastards with Combovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 69:09


    Alexei and Talal yammer on about racism, Gaza, Trump and raving! Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

    69: The Alta Kakas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 66:22


    Alexei and Talal are yamming about recording audiobooks, how our leaders make us worse people, auctioning off our last Lego Alexei and this months film club film, 1968's If.... Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

    68: Trusty Arabian Sidekick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 67:36


    Alexei and Talal discuss last week's protest, Lenin of The Rovers and pick a winner of the final Lego Alexei prize. Don't forget to watch 1968's "If...." before next week's Alexei Sayle Film Club! Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

    67: Now, Ceasefire?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 66:02


    Ceasefire, Civil War and Skinheads. Also, next film club movie is chosen! Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

    66: The Flying Saylovskis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 68:18


    Alexei and Talal have a mega yam session. Yammerings include: fighting capitalism through community, life as an actor and Australia. Also, the third instalment of The Alexei Sayle Film Club! Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

    65: Soundtrack to a Coup d'État (with Andrew Feinstein)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 63:50


    Alexei sits down for a conversation with activist, author and politician Andrew Feinstein. They discuss his history as an MP under Nelson Mandela in South Africa, how the arts helped combat apartheid, how his electoral campaign helped embarrass Keir Starmer and his constant fight against the most corrupt trade in the world - the arms industry. Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    64: Communism Schmommunism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 71:51


    Alexei and Talal discuss why we missed last week's episode (trigger warning: it involves a personal illness), catch up on Syria and then we find out what percentage Alexei is a socialist and a very special Christmas quiz! Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    63: Pangolin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 63:42


    **DISCLAIMER - This was recorded on Wednesday 10th December and is not a source of accurate reporting about the ongoing, evolving events in Syria. Don't give us no guff! Syrians have suffered decades of torment and deserve to celebrate and have their voices heard.** Alexei and Talal yam about Syria, Sandwich Bar, The Observer and Alexei announces the next movie for The Alexei Sayle's Film Club! Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    62: Frestonia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 66:10


    Alexei and Talal yam about a new audiobook, degrees of separation and separating the art from the artist. Also, The Alexei Sayle Film Club returns with our discussion on Withnail & I! Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    61: Do They Know They're Evil?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 71:00


    Alexei and Talal have a yam about planes, yachts, doomsday billionaires and Bruce Willis. Support Palestine and enjoy some theatre by attending Cutting the Tightrope at Arcola Theatre Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    60: Autogyro

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 63:20


    Alexei and Talal yammer on about aircrafts, Welsh train announcements, Jeremy Clarkson and The Big Breakfast. Also, Wilf says hi! Here's some links for you: Cutting the Tightrope at Arcola Theatre Stand up for Gaza, Lebanon & Sudan Stop The War Xmas Fundraiser ...and, as a special treat, here's Alexei talking to Lily Savage (Paul O'Grady) on The Big Breakfast in 1995 Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    59: Tennis Ball on a Stick

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 58:42


    Back for another dose of weekly yammering, Alexei and Talal chat Liverpool's rubble years, Dave Allen, mainstream media and more of Alexei's acting career. WATCH Talal and his fellow funny Arabs and raise money for Gaza, Lebanon & Sudan https://artscanteen.com/event/stand-up-for-palestine-lebanon-sudan/ ATTEND THE Stop The War Xmas Fundraiser: https://www.stopwar.org.uk/events/xmas-fundraiser/ Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    58: Trumpet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 67:02


    Alexei and Talal talk the US election, Victorian lesbian romps, finding happiness and going back to Liverpool. This episode also features the inaugural Alexei Sayle Film Club with 2014's Edge of Tomorrow! Link for new series recordings of Sandwich Bar below! BE THERE when Alexei records his new Sandwich Bar episodes! https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/alexei-sayle-sandwich-bar-dec24 WATCH Talal and his fellow funny Arabs and raise money for Gaza, Lebanon & Sudan https://artscanteen.com/event/stand-up-for-palestine-lebanon-sudan/ ATTEND THE Stop The War Xmas Fundraiser: https://www.stopwar.org.uk/events/xmas-fundraiser/ SEE Alexei do stand up and raise money for Palestine!! https://www.jokepit.com/comedy-in/london/stand-up-for-gaza-with-alexei-sayle-and-friends/17057 BE PRESENT FOR The Comic Strip Presents... at The Pheonix Arts Club: https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/comic-strip-presents/ Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    57: Total Break Failure!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 74:21


    Please enjoy this guest-less episode where Alexei tells Talal about his recent appearances on genial daytime telly and Radio 4's Screen Shot. We also talk upcoming gigs (links below), Palestine and answer some listener questions! You've got homework, dear listener! Watch 2014's Edge of Tomorrow starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt before you listen to the next episode. Email or message us your thoughts because we'll be discussing the film at the end of next episode. You can also chat about it in our brand new Patreon chat room! Alright, here come the links... *DEEP BREATH* Buy tickets to ALL NEW SANDWICH BAR SHOWS!! https://museumofcomedy.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873648779 Attend the Stop The War Xmas Fundraiser: https://www.stopwar.org.uk/events/xmas-fundraiser/ See Alexei do stand up and raise money for Palestine!! https://www.jokepit.com/comedy-in/london/stand-up-for-gaza-with-alexei-sayle-and-friends/17057 Be present for The Comic Strip Presents... at The Pheonix Arts Club: https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/comic-strip-presents/ Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    56: The Siege (with Ben Macintyre)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 84:53


    Alexei and Talal get into it with bestselling author Ben Macintyre (Operation Mincemeat, SAS Rogue Heroes, Colditz) about his new book The Siege. It's all about the 1980 Iranian embassy siege where 6 terrorists took over the London embassy for 6 days holding dozens of people hostage... including Talal's dad! Bombs! SAS! Heroes! Villains! Thatcher! Buy tickets to ALL NEW SANDWICH BAR SHOWS!! https://museumofcomedy.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873648779 See Alexei do stand up and raise money for Palestine!! https://www.jokepit.com/comedy-in/london/stand-up-for-gaza-with-alexei-sayle-and-friends/17057 Check out Medical Aid for Palestinians new film!!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiiZaF6zNRw&rco=1&ab_channel=MedicalAidforPalestinians Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    55: Reaching for Perfection (with Lenny Henry)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 78:22


    It's only bloody LENNY HENRY! Alexei's old pal Sir Lenny Henry finally joins the podcast family! Topics include the working men's club circuit, Tiswas and OTT, Lenny's brief stint in Hollywood and diversity in entertainment.  And Wilf's cat acupuncturist swings by... obviously. Stick around till the end for some depressing conversation about world news! Hooray! Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    54: War of Position (with Andy Beckett)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 79:46


    Author and columnist Andy Beckett joins Alexei to discuss his new book The Searchers: Five Rebels, Their Dream of a Different Britain, and Their Many Enemies. The book covers 5 rebel Labour MPs and their journeys through the growing and changing Britain around them. Featuring top-tier interruptions by Wilf the cat. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    53: Famous Fish Person (Lee Mack part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 88:07


    The Mack is back! Part 2 of Alexei's conversation with Lee Mack dives deeper into Lee's TV career and his journey to becoming a household name. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    52: Maybe I'll be a Jockey (with Lee Mack)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 80:38


    Alexei sits down with Lee Mack to explore his early life and career. Fruit picker, bingo caller, Pontins Bluecoat, world-famous stand-up comedian and actor... He's done it all! Tune in next time for part 2! Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    51: REFLECTORAMA!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 87:07


    Alexei and Talal hang their feet up and reflect on 50 episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast! Thank you all so much for tuning in for some or all of our episodes. We make this show with love and hope you stick around for many more wonderful adventures! Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    50: Just a Clown (with Paul Currie)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 98:23


    Alexei is joined by comedian Paul Currie who - for the first time - shares his side of a story that made headlines back in February 2024. His run at Soho Theatre came to a bitter end thanks to the slander and false accusations made by the CAA, Soho Theatre and gullible journalists - despite all the eye-witness reports and blatant absurdity of the claims. Here, for the first time, we will hear what actually happened from Paul's point of view. Please share and help spread the word! We have a new bike ride out - Cycling to Gaza with Alexei Sayle. Watch it here! Help those in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    49: C is for Communism (with Fred Weston)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 67:49


    The A-Z of Leftist Politics is back! This time Alexei sits with Fred Weston to discuss his organisation (Revolutionary Communist International) and the history and future of communism in general. Visit their website marxist.com to find out more. We have a new bike ride out - Cycling to Gaza with Alexei Sayle. Watch it here! Help those in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    48: Autocratic Tendencies (with Khalid Winter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 110:16


    This week we are joined by archaeologist-turned-comedian Khalid Winter from the podcast Comedians Talking History. After learning a bit about him, Khalid tells Alexei and Talal all about the Kronstadt rebellion in 1921. Khalid's podcast features a different comedian each week and they cover topics chosen by the guest. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, it's great! Help those in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    47: What Isn't To Be Done (with Edmund Griffiths)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 62:14


    Doctor Edmund Griffiths joins Alexei to discuss a realistic and pragmatic approach for the left to have an effective role in British politics moving forward.  Enough messing around... Let's Get Organised!  Help those in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    46: Italian Shawarma (with Ellen E. Jones)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 98:53


    Let's talk cinema!  We were very lucky to have Ellen E. Jones on the show to discuss film & TV through the lens of race and representation - and we don't hold back when it comes to Alexei's oeuvre! Enjoy! Get Ellen's brilliant new book "Screen Deep:  How film and TV can solve racism and save the world" here - https://linktr.ee/screen_deep Help those in need in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    45: A Very Capaldi Valentine! Part 2: Doctor Mysterio (with Peter Capaldi)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 79:04


    After hearing about Peter Capaldi's early years, we're back with the second half of our epic chat with Doctor Malcolm Tucker himself! Alexei, Peter, Talal and Wilf talk Doctor Who, The Thick of It, winning an Oscar and the highs and lows of fame and success. Help those in need in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    44: Torrent of Rage (with Jacqueline Rose)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 72:24


    Happy New Year dear listeners! We come to you with a special episode featuring the brilliant author and professor of humanities at Birkbeck University, Jacqueline Rose as she applies her great psychoanalytic mind to the current situation in Gaza and, specifically, what makes a zionist tick. Please enjoy and keep talking about Palestine! Help those in need in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    43: A Very Capaldi Christmas! Part 1: The Dreamboys (with Peter Capaldi)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 83:15


    As our Christmas gift to you, dear listener, uncle Alexei has brought you two stockings full of Peter Capaldi goodness. But you mustn't be greedy, little one! You can have them one at a time. This first stocking is full of Peter's early life up in Glasgow. How he went from art student to punk band to movie star. In a few days time, if you're very, very good, you will receive your second serving of Mr. Capaldi.... Enjoy x Help those in need in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    42: Where Were Your Grandparents During the War? (with Adam Broomberg)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 64:20


    Adam Broomberg returns! The South African, Jewish artist updates us on his journey as a Palestine activist living in Germany, we discuss the censorship of anti-zionism in Germany and we also check in with ourselves and explore how this is impacting us all emotionally. Support Palestine Action by visiting palestineaction.org Help those in need in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    41: The Right Kind of Jew (with Jenny Manson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 64:43


    Co-chair of Jewish Voice for Labour Jenny Manson joins Alexei to discuss Palestine, her visits to Israel, what it costs to be an pro-Palestinian Jew, anti-semitism and her pretty impressive life story. Support Palestine Action by visiting palestineaction.org Help those in need in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    40: Palestine Action!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 85:18


    Free Palestine!   This episode we welcome AJ from Palestine Action to discuss the direct methods they use to interrupt the manufacturing and distribution of arms to Israel, the current situation in Palestine and, of course, Chinese philosophy... Support Palestine Action by visiting palestineaction.org Help those in need in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    39: Where's The Happy Ending? (with Richard Parry)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 61:19


    Alexei and Talal welcome anarchist lawyer Richard Parry to the podcast to discuss his excellent book The Bonnot Gang: The Story of the French Illegalists - a true story about French anarchists in the early 20th Century. Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    38: Take Pleasure in the Struggle (with Maxine Peake)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 80:25


    Maxine Peake joins the Alexei for some luvvie talk, a brief overview of her varied and of course their shared passion for politics. They also spend about 10 minutes talking about Diane Morgan... Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    37: Theatre of the Streets (feat. Ogmios)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 5:37


    This isn't actually the podcast! This episode of The Alexei Sayle Podcast is a video special over on our YouTube channel starring the one and only Ogmios (School of Zen Motoring on YouTube and BBC3)!! Head over there to watch as Ogmios picks Alexei and Talal up and takes them for a drive around London as they talk philosophy, driving etiquette, road rage, socialism and more. Watch the video here - https://youtu.be/BpSkj7H_qS8 Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    36: Little Rubber Alexei

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 45:00


    Hello dahhhhhlings! This episode we whisk you to the world of theatre! As Talal is about to tour with a production of Tales of 1001 Nights he asks Alexei his advice and memories of theatre and comedy touring. This leads them to many meandering topics before they read out some listener emails and Patreon messages. Find out if Tales of 1001 Nights is coming to a theatre near you here! Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    35: Haughty Disdain (with Bassem Youssef)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 49:05


    Alexei welcomes Bassem Youssef onto the show to explore the true purpose of satire, the perhaps unfair expectations of comedians as activists and his upcoming shows in the UK. Bassem will be playing the Southbank Centre in London on 9th March 2023, The Rep in Birmingham on 10th March and The O2 Ritz in Manchester on 11th March... and our very own Talal Karkouti will be supporting him! If you didn't already know, Bassem Youssef began as a heart surgeon before becoming a hugely successful TV satirist in Egypt until his freedom became threatened by prison time. After fleeing to the USA he reinvented himself as a stand-up in his second language and has featured frequently on TV alongside John Stewart, Stephen Colbert and his own TV shows. Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    34: BDS is My Kink

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 75:02


    Alexei continues his detour into Palestine as he and Talal welcome visual artist and activist Adam Broomberg to the show. Adam tells us about his life growing up in apartheid South Africa as a child of Jewish Holocaust survivors, the divides in his family, his numerous trips to Palestine and more. Now living in Germany, he also speaks on a particularly tough time he's currently having with state-level accusations. Please follow Adam on Instagram and Twitter @AdamBroomberg to be kept up to date with his progress and to see his ground-level documentation of the life and struggle of Palestinians. Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Become a Patron here to support the show, watch Alexei, Lise and Nigel Watch The Young Ones and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    33: Two Sort Of Muslims and a Sort Of Jew (with Imran Yusuf)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 65:54


    Alexei and Talal are joined by fantastic comedian and Palestine advocate Imran Yusuf. They discuss his trips to Palestine, the late Jeremy Hardy and Imran's climb to comedy stardom. Alexei also tries his best to balance out the beamingly positive conversation.  Stick around until the end for some extra nonsense... Check out Imran's BBC Radio4 pilot here and his YouTube channel here. Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    32: A Very Alexei Christmas: Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 61:07


    Alexei and Talal hunker down by the fire and answer a sack-full of listener questions as a little Christmas treat to you all. They discuss betraying fans, shooting guns, getting back on stage, ethnic casting and what a Communist Christmas looks like. Also some exciting updates about our Patreon content! Enjoy! Thanks so much to all our listeners and see you next year... x  Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    31: Outsider (An Evelyn Waugh Special)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 75:31


    Evelyn Waugh experts Barbara Cooke and Paula Byrne join the podcast to talk all things Waugh. The life and writings of Alexei's favourite author are explored and picked apart in this Evelyn Waugh special. Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

    30: The Perfect Weapon (with Richard Sanders)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 71:09 Transcription Available


    Many of you watched Al Jazeera's three part series The Labour Files in horror as the inner schemings and corruption of The Labour Party were revealed. Many of you were equally horrified to see that it was getting very little to no coverage in the mainstream media!  Well, in today's podcast we have executive producer of those films and director/writer of the second part - on antisemitism - joining Alexei for a deep dive on how corruption on this scale gets to exist, survive and grow, and what to expect in the future. Stick around until the end of the podcast for a special update on certain aspects of the interview! Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (5 stars please!) Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

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