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The Alexei Sayle Podcast
128: David Hockney, Defence Budget Drama, and Alexei Reacts! Ep11 PATREON PREVIEW

The Alexei Sayle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 33:15


This week we're bringing you a special peek behind the Patreon curtain and releasing the latest episode of Alexei Reacts! from behind the paywall! To watch the video for free please head to patreon.com/alexeisaylepodcast or just click here!If you like what you see, please consider joining the Patreon for as little as £3 a month to support your favourite progressive, Marxist, pro-Palestine podcast! Enjoy! xPre-order Alexei's book here.Come see The Alexei Sayle Podcast LIVE with Diane Morgan at The Roundhouse, Camden on 2nd August! Get tickets 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/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.comPlease 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 and more.The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

The Alexei Sayle Podcast
127: The Damned, Antisemitism in the NHS (?) and Not Being a Creep

The Alexei Sayle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 50:01


Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti also discuss electric cars, the police and whether The Young Ones ended too soon.Pre-order Alexei's book here.Come see The Alexei Sayle Podcast LIVE with Diane Morgan at The Roundhouse, Camden on 2nd August! Get tickets 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/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.comPlease 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 and more.The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

Queens Podcast
Alexandra Feodorovna, Part 2 (2026)

Queens Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 58:41


In the Season 9 finale of Queens, we're back in Russia with Alexandra Feodorovna, the last Tsarina of the Russian Empire. When we last left Alexandra, she had married Tsar Nicholas II and stepped into one of the most powerful—and unforgiving—courts in Europe. Now, the pressure to produce an heir, her son Alexei's devastating hemophilia diagnosis, and the arrival of Grigori Rasputin will change the course of Russian history forever. As Russia faces war, political unrest, and revolution, Alexandra becomes one of the most controversial women of her era. But was she truly the villain history remembers, or a devoted wife and mother caught in an impossible situation? Join us as we explore Rasputin, the Romanovs, the Russian Revolution, and the tragic final chapter of the last Empress of Russia. Time stamps: 00:00 Intro & Patreon shout outs! 03:37 All Daughters No Heir 05:32 Stress and Phantom Pregnancy 08:52 Faith Healer Philippe de Lyon 09:53 IT'S A BOY! Then... uh oh 13:59 Rasputin Enters 21:05 Russo Japanese War 23:43 Bloody Sunday 29:25 War Sparks Suspicion 31:15 Alexandra as Regent 36:02 Rasputin's Murdered... probably not as dramatic as you've heard 38:55 Russia Collapses Into Revolution 41:14 Pulling up to the Abdication Station 44:13 House Arrest 49:53 Execution Night 52:59 Legacy and Remains Found 55:06 Final Toast and Farewell Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alexei Sayle Podcast
126: Aladdin, Drones and Jason Statham

The Alexei Sayle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2026 50:04


Alexei and Talal are back after a brief hiatus. They discuss the reason for the break, Letter to Brezhnev and violence on TV. Pre-order Alexei's book here.Come see The Alexei Sayle Podcast LIVE with Diane Morgan at The Roundhouse, Camden on 2nd August! Get tickets here.Get tickets to see Alexei in conversation at the Rik Mayall Festival in Droitwich Spa, 5th June here!Talal will be performing at Stand Up For Gaza in Brighton on June 7th - Get tickets 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/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.comPlease 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 and more.The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
The Lost Episode: Josh Szeps loves ANNIE HALL and THE SIXTH SENSE

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 46:27


At the end of 2024, Alexei was joined at The Last Video Store by podcaster, journalist and commentator Josh Szeps. However, we though we lost it soon after. The video remains a mystery but we recovered the audio, and it was such a great chat we had to release it to the world! Josh is a true film lover, and you can listen to his podcast Uncomfortable Conversations on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Sorry about the wait, Josh! Join Alexei & Cameron James presenting David Byrne's TRUE STORIES at the Sydney Opera House Saturday Film Club (https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/vivid-live/saturday-film-club-true-stories) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
Genesis Owusu loves EDDINGTON, PERFECT BLUE, and an Adam Sandler film

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 39:28


This week a dream guest, Genesis Owusu, joins Alexei in the video store, and he has incredible taste in films! From a Japanese cult classic, to the latest Ari Aster, and even an even an Adam Sandler flick. Plus, he tells us about the surreal time he met Joaquin Phoenix. Genesis is currently on tour, and his album REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE is out now: https://www.genesisowusu.com/ Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Join Alexei & Cameron James presenting David Byrne's TRUE STORIES at the Sydney Opera House Saturday Film Club (https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/vivid-live/saturday-film-club-true-stories) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks

British Spy Stories
BSS S6E23 Counter Strike

British Spy Stories

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 20:58


Lidiya and her father are held captive, but Alexei does a deal. Gabby's new website is under construction ⁠www.gabbylanespy.com⁠

The Alexei Sayle Podcast
125: Privilege, the Psychology of Economics and Moral Licensing (with Barry Ferns)

The Alexei Sayle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 65:26


Barry Ferns from Barry's economics joins Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti for a chat about his journey from homelessness to owning London's best comedy club, Angel Comedy, and teaches us things he learned along the way.Massive thank you to Barry and his team for hosting us, filming and even editing this podcast! Talal's been travelling a lot for work lately and this wouldn't have been possible without Barry's superb team. They filmed us with three cameras so if there was ever a time to join the Patreon and watch the full video episode, it's now! Click here to join now! Check out Barry's Economics on YouTube, learn the truth about money and stop getting your financial advice from rich w@nkers who don't give a hoot about you!Pre-order Alexei's book here.Come see The Alexei Sayle Podcast LIVE with Diane Morgan at The Roundhouse, Camden on 2nd August! Get tickets here.Get tickets to see Alexei in conversation at the Rik Mayall Festival in Droitwich Spa, 5th June 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/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.comPlease 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 and more.The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
Introducing: GOING ROGUE w. Tansy Gardam

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 89:53


Alexei makes a cameo on the new season of the tremendous popular culture investigation podcast GOING ROGUE. Follow GOING ROGUE on SPOTIFY (https://open.spotify.com/show/2ktZYfjxF5PwG44UC0HPvK) or APPLE (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/going-rogue/id1636196453) A podcast about the film industry that looks at both the films, and the industry. The show covers the writing, shooting, editing and reshooting of troubled films and tries to not only find out what happened, but why, sometimes in a single episode, sometimes over an entire season. Hosted by film writer Tansy Gardam, Going Rogue is all about the context and complications of making movies, and the often wild reasons that films are... like that. Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Join Alexei & Cameron James presenting David Byrne's TRUE STORIES at the Sydney Opera House Saturday Film Club (https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/vivid-live/saturday-film-club-true-stories) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks

Alexei Smirnov
Alexei Smirnov-Taxi Driver 1976 (Original mix)

Alexei Smirnov

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 4:36


Моя музыкальная интерпретация фильма Мартина Скорсезе "Таксист", про ветерана Вьетнамской войны Трэвиса Бикла, устроившегося работать в ночное такси Нью-Йорка. Атмосферно и минорно.

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
MORTAL KOMBAT II director Simon McQuoid and the aesthetic of action

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 44:48


A tournament of fatalities is how you'd have to describe the new action sequel MORTAL KOMBAT II. It's a real pleasure to get to sit down with director Simon McQuoid to talk how you even build a film like that. Simon is a true lover of film, a video store kid and someone who may surprise you with what he picks up. MORTAL KOMBAT II is out NOW and it is a ton of ferocious fun. Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Join Alexei & Cameron James presenting David Byrne's TRUE STORIES at the Sydney Opera House Saturday Film Club (https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/vivid-live/saturday-film-club-true-stories) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks

Biserica Buna Vestire Chișinău
Îmbuibarea: ești tu robul pântecelui? | Alexei Tentiuc

Biserica Buna Vestire Chișinău

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 64:22


Păcatul îmbuibării este mult mai profund decât simplul consum excesiv de alimente, reprezentând, în esență, momentul în care poftele ajung să preia controlul asupra voinței tale. Atunci când gândul la gusturi și delicii devine preocuparea principală cu care te trezești și te culci, mâncarea încetează să mai fie o necesitate și devine un stăpân care te face să întreci orice măsură. Această lipsă a autocontrolului la masă are repercusiuni grave asupra întregii vieți spirituale, deoarece, dacă nu ești capabil să reziști dorinței elementare de a mânca, îți va fi extrem de greu să spui „nu” altor ispite sau păcate care îți pot ieși în cale.

The Alexei Sayle Podcast
124: Diggers, Palestine Marches and Tommy Robinson

The Alexei Sayle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 60:12


Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti bring the podcast to the Northants May Day and Wellingborough Diggers Festival 2026!They also talk weaponising antisemitism, Russell Brand and why there is still hope.Pre-order Alexei's book here.Come see The Alexei Sayle Podcast LIVE at The Roundhouse, Camden on 2nd August! Get tickets here.Get tickets to see Alexei in conversation at the Rik Mayall Festival in Droitwich Spa, 5th June 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/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.comPlease 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

British Spy Stories
BSS S6E21 Counter Strike

British Spy Stories

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 18:20


Adelina tells Tom who she really is and Alexei finds his daughter.Gabby's new website is under construction: www.gabbylanespy.com

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
The Last Video Store x Spooko: The Mangler

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 92:30


We're popping into your feed with a special episode this week; if you haven't heard horror movie podcast Spooko you're in for a treat. Each week Peach and Shag discuss a new horror film, and we're bringing you the episode that Alexei and Emmeline guested on to discuss the bonkers 1995 Tobe Hooper film The Mangler. Check out Spooko here: https://www.instagram.com/_spooko_/ Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Join Alexei & Cameron James presenting David Byrne's TRUE STORIES at the Sydney Opera House Saturday Film Club (https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/vivid-live/saturday-film-club-true-stories) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks

The Alexei Sayle Podcast
123: Bullfighting, John Hamm and more Touch of Evil

The Alexei Sayle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 49:23


Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti also discuss Camden, Lewes bonfire night and why dartboards are the new watermelon.Pre-order Alexei's book here.Come see The Alexei Sayle Podcast LIVE at The Roundhouse, Camden! Get tickets here.Get tickets to see Alexei interview Slavoj Žižek on 6th May here.Tickets to see The Alexei Sayle Podcast LIVE in Shoreham on 30th July here and at The Wellingborough Diggers Festival on 2nd May here!And, finally, get tickets to see Alexei in conversation at the Rik Mayall Festival in Droitwich Spa, 5th June 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/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.comPlease 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
Drag Race Superstar Lazy Susan Picks Out The Best Witchy Movies

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 60:55


The winner of Drag Race Down Under season 4, LAZY SUSAN walks into the Last Video Store. This dream guest gets witchy to celebrate the upcoming release of their genuinely fantastic new series The Witchy Girls. You can go see the live screenings of The Witchy Girls here (https://www.thewitchygirls.com/) Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Join Alexei & Cameron James presenting David Byrne's TRUE STORIES at the Sydney Opera House Saturday Film Club (https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/vivid-live/saturday-film-club-true-stories) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks

The Alexei Sayle Podcast
122: Top Supermarkets, Prepping and Touch of Evil

The Alexei Sayle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 67:10


Alexei and Talal Karkouti also yam on about cars, Peter Crouch and Radio 4.Here come some links:Pre-order Alexei's book here.Get tickets to see Alexei interview Slavoj Žižek on 6th May here.Tickets to see The Alexei Sayle Podcast LIVE in Shoreham on 30th July here and at The Wellingborough Diggers Festival on 2nd May here!And, finally, get tickets to see Alexei in conversation at the Rik Mayall Festival in Droitwich Spa, 5th June here!Phew!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/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.comPlease 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

Take 5
Alexei Toliopoulos shares the soundtrack to his life

Take 5

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 49:23


Alexei Toliopoulos is a lifelong cinephile. Known for his excellent podcasts including The Last Video Store, he's a writer, comedian, filmmaker and loves talking about the movies that made us who we are today. The way he speaks about cinema invites everyone into the conversation. But what are the songs that soundtrack his life? And why?Dig into a joyful convo that will have you curating a playlist of songs and movies, for your weekend.Alexei Toliopoulos' song choices:Stewart Copeland - Don't Box Me In George Dalaras - Mi Mou Thimonis Matia MouMikis Theodorakis - Theme from Serpico Buena Vista Social Club - Dos GardeniasGrace Jones  - La Vie En Rose00:26 Alexei Toliopoulos introduction01:38 When did Alexei fall in love with movies?05:29 Francis Ford Coppola deep cuts13:54 Stewart Copeland - 'Don't Box Me In'15:40 Coming of Age and George Dalaras 21:40 George Dalaras - 'Mi Mou Thimonis Matia Mou'24:05 Mikis and the hero of Greek music 30:02 Mikis Theodorakis - 'Theme from Serpico'31:15 Seeing the world through cinema 36:41 Buena Vista Social Club - 'Dos Gardenias'37:36 How cinema helped Alexei with communication45:20 Grace Jones  - 'La Vie En Rose'47:32 Show notes and next weeks guest!Check out Alexei's podcast and live show details, via his Instagram.

The Alexei Sayle Podcast
121: Trump's Threats, Kanye West and The Bund

The Alexei Sayle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 51:20


Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti also discuss Israel's ongoing onslaught in Lebanon, late-stage capitalism, whether the moon matters and if running a red light is a moral issue. Here come the links:Pre-order Alexei's book here.Get tickets to see Alexei interview Slavoj Žižek on 6th May here.Tickets to see The Alexei Sayle Podcast LIVE in Shoreham on 30th July here and at The Wellingborough Diggers Festival on 2nd May here!And, finally, get tickets to see Alexei in conversation at the Rik Mayall Festival in Droitwich Spa, 5th June here!Phew!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/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.comPlease 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
Josh Thomas cracks up over RAT RACE & LOVE ACTUALLY and thinks CABERET is the best movie of all time

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 56:46


He's here! Comedian Josh Thomas joins Alexei in the Last Video Store and bypasses the New Release section altogether to pick up some of his favourite weeklies. He's recently relaunched his classic podcast Josh Thomas and Friends and You and is going on tour all around the world, so check him out in a city near you: https://joshthomas.com.au/ Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Join Alexei & Cameron James presenting David Byrne's TRUE STORIES at the Sydney Opera House Saturday Film Club (https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/vivid-live/saturday-film-club-true-stories) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks

The Alexei Sayle Podcast
120: Cycling, SNL UK & Evangelicals

The Alexei Sayle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 59:00


From the Isle of Man to Beirut, ham-faced Sky News presenters to Jimmy Saville and from Manx cats to Jesus Christ - what isn't discussed this episode?! Tune in to not find out! Pre-order your SIGNED copy of Alexei's new book How I've Tried To Change The World - By Walking Down the Middle of the Street Shouting here!Check out Mark Cunliffe's movie reviews here! Let's get him in The Guardian! 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/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.comPlease 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
Tonight At The Museum host Alex Lee loves cult comedies DOGMA and THE CLIMB

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 50:09


Finally, it is time for Alex Lee to pick out her favourite films. You know Alex from pods like Dragon Friends and Baby Shoes + the new ABC show TONIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (and our very own Alexei Toliopoulos appears on one of the episodes). Watch it on ABC iView now! Listen to Baby Shoes here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cwDxMz5lTF0dyfTBJHb1u Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Join Alexei & Cameron James presenting David Byrne's TRUE STORIES at the Sydney Opera House Saturday Film Club (https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/vivid-live/saturday-film-club-true-stories) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks

Boonta Vista
EPISODE 439: In The Body Of A Weasel (with Alexei Toliopoulos)

Boonta Vista

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 62:41


Television personality Alexei Toliopoulos joins Theo, Andrew, and Ben to discuss: A spiteful complaint against the flight of a lifetime, the people who love the TSA, the time-travelling weasel theory, and the state of Australian cryonics. *** Go see Alexei! Find dates and tickets here: https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/ *** Outro: Supercoven - Electric Wizard *** Support our show and get exclusive bonus episodes by subscribing on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BoontaVista *** Email the show at mailbag@boontavista.com! Call in and leave us a question or a message on 1800-317-515 to be answered on the show! *** Website: boontavista.com Twitch: twitch.tv/boontavista

The Alexei Sayle Podcast
119: Ambulances & Returning Marxist Dance Videos

The Alexei Sayle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 51:13


Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti return for the yammiest of yams. They yam about Michael Rosen and Miriam Margolyes, Iran, Planes, Graham Greene, Orson Welles (new Alexei Sayle Film Club alert!), hobbies and the origins of the "I'm not really foreign, you know" bit from The Young Ones.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/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.comPlease 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
Cameron James returns for some gentle comedy, cult classics and weird cinema (2nd Anniversary Show)

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 75:57


Celebrating another year of The Last Video Store with our original first customer and best mate… it's another return of Cameron James! Cam & Alexei are joining forces for a very special screening of TRUE STORIES the only film directed by TALKING HEADS frontman David Byrne for Saturday Film Club at The Sydney Opera House (https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/vivid-live/saturday-film-club-true-stories). If you've never seen it, its a very rare screening of a true masterpiece. Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
Greg Larsen raids our war section for CIVIL WAR, ALEXANDER and DAS BOOT

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 54:15


Cult comedy hero and dear mate, Greg Larsen enters the video store. Greg kicks off his run at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with his new show “Unrelenting Ultra-Violence” (https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/greg-larsen-unrelenting-ultra-violence/). Greg is wildly funny, bold and incisive with his comedy and his pick ups on the show reflect exactly that. AND make sure you check out Greg's outrageous series on the Grouse House YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqS09O_7fr09IiQijTXZx_0DQzmzYmUHU). Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks

The Alexei Sayle Podcast
118: More War, Israeli Shawarma & Protest Songs

The Alexei Sayle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 57:00


Howdy! This week Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti discuss going viral, unrecognised treason, Oxford comedy producers and listen to some listener-submitted music. Get The Bar Stool Preacher's Pick a Side here. Get Banner Theatre's Power To The Bin Strikers (Unite For Workers Rights) here. Be a comrade and support the show by becoming a Patron and getting access to full video versions of the podcast, Alexei Reacts! and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.comPlease 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
Damon Herriman loves GOODFELLAS, THE ELEPHANT MAN and a Netflix documentary that made him cry

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 48:40


Damon Herriman is one of Australia's most recognisable actors, working in films like TOGETHER, ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD to HOUSE OF WAX (one of Producer Em's favourites). He joins us in the Last Video Store where he picks a stack of great films, including classics GOODFELLAS and THE ELEPHANT MAN, and a surprising new release documentary. See him in Art The Play, touring now: https://arttheplay.com.au/. Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks.

The Alexei Sayle Podcast
117: From Green Party Victory to War in Iran

The Alexei Sayle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 56:54


What a week! Alexei laments barely getting time to enjoy the Green victory in the by-election before the world goes back to war. He and Talal Karkouti also discuss ethno-fascist youth in Israel, Dubai, one hit wonders and Comic Strip's The Strike.Be a comrade and support the show by becoming a Patron and getting access to full video versions of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.comPlease 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
Geraldine Viswanathan loves stoner comedy (and M. Night Shyamalan)

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 50:06


Geraldine Viswanathan has shared the screen with the likes of John Cena, Margaret Qualley, Florence Pugh and Pedro Pascal, and is fast becoming one of Australia's most prolific comedy actors. She's also hilarious and has fantastic taste in films, from Anna Faris' stoner comedy Smiley Face to the movie that made her turn towards film, Little Miss Sunshine. She joined Alexei late last year ahead of starting production on Amy Poehler's new comedy series Dig. Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks

The Alexei Sayle Podcast
116: The Inevitability of Trump and Why Improv Sucks (with Anthony Atamanuik)

The Alexei Sayle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 73:08


The President of alternative American comedy Anthony Atamanuik (30 Rock, The President Show, What We Do in the Shadows) joins Alexei and Talal Karkouti to dissect the state of the USA, how they got there and where they're going. Also, Alexei lands a plane in Singapore.Check out Tony's Patreon here and keep an eye out for his new podcast Good Science coming in March. Get tickets for Talal's improv team The Bazaar's Shoreham show here.Be a comrade and support the show by becoming a Patron and getting access to full video versions of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.comPlease 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
Athina Rachel Tsangari, legendary filmmaker and a true hero of Greek cinema

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 55:59


Best known for her provocative comedy ATTENBERG and the unnervingly satirical CHEVALIER, Athina Rachel Tsangari helped define what critics dubbed the “Greek Weird Wave,” alongside longtime collaborator Yorgos Lanthimos. A longtime filmmaking hero of host Alexei, he hailed her latest film, HARVEST, as one of the very best of 2025. HARVEST is a medieval tale of modernity swallowing up tradition, it stars Caleb Landry Jones and is shot by the now legendary Sean Price Williams. There's no greater honor to have Athina Rachel Tsangari join us in The Last Video Store while she was serving on the Melbourne International Film Festival's jury. Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
Matt Johnson & Jay McCarrol from Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (the Podcast)

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 34:22


SPOILER WARNING - this chat may gently reveal a little bit about the the comedic premise and influence unique to the movie… This week, The Last Video Store becomes a shrine to comedic chaos, commitment, and Canadian/Australian cinematic relations as we welcome Matt Johnson and Jay McCarroll, the masterminds behind the cult phenomenon Nirvanna the Band the Show - and now - The Movie. With scores from Jay, the feature directorial efforts from Matt Johnson (Blackberry, The Dirites and Operation Avalanche) are amongst Alexei's favourites. Make sure you stick around to hear Matt's impassioned speech about the power of Australian film. Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks.

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The Alexei Sayle Podcast
115: Waiting for Podot

The Alexei Sayle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 62:16


Alexei and Talal Karkouti go through the archives (Wikipedia) and dissect Alexei Sayle's Stuff, his most controversial moments, winning an Emmy, Wuthering Heights and more!Be a comrade and support the show by becoming a Patron and getting access to full video versions of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.comPlease 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
Baz Luhrmann is EPiC! (Yes, this week's guest is Baz Luhrmann!)

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 26:39


What an immense privilege to chat with true visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann about his new film EPiC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT. Baz's maximalist imagination meets its perfect subject and energizes the mythology of Presley. It's like a cinematic mosaic that evokes legend. Epic is a truly mesmerizing concert film and an inspired step into factual filmmaking and documentary storytelling - it's safe to say Alexei, the ever the Elvis tragic, absolutely frothed it. Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks.

The Alexei Sayle Podcast
114: Dicky Bird

The Alexei Sayle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 59:18


Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti enjoy some alone time to revel in Keir Starmer's difficult week, give conspiracy theorists their flowers, discuss upcoming live events and remember tandem bicycles. Read the mentioned Novara Media article here!Be a comrade and support the show by becoming a Patron and getting access to full video versions of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.comPlease 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
REWIND: The Weekly Planet's Mr Sunday Movies & Nick Mason love JOHN WICK, TRUE LIES and RONIN

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 59:44


On our last REWIND episode, we're taking a look back at probably our most downloaded episode of all time! Pop culture podcast royalty, Nick "Maso" Mason and James "Mr. Sunday Movies" Clement of the Weekly Planet take an esteemed tour of THE LAST VIDEO STORE. A journey through cinema that is less a Caravan of Garbage and more like a Battle for Endorphins because this episode is a pleasurable experience for the brain. Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks.

The Alexei Sayle Podcast
113: Compo Bursts Puppy (with Stewart Lee)

The Alexei Sayle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 80:06


Alexei Sayle, Talal Karkouti and the returning Stewart Lee talk comedy history, kung-fu (NOT judo!), young comics, old comic, American comics, racist comics, sexist comics, houseboats and Stewart's new tour.Go to stewartlee.co.uk for link and details of his upcoming tour and shows including next week at Alexandra Palace.Be a comrade and support the show by becoming a Patron and getting access to full video versions of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.comPlease 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
REWIND: The Surprising Films That Inspired The Philippou Brother's Horror Hit BRING HER BACK

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 47:31


We're revisiting our hilarious and insightful chat with filmakers and twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou! Their latest film, BRING HER BACK is an emotionally resonant horror exploration of grief and loss that, in many ways, surpasses their remarkable debut. Starring Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins (THE SHAPE OF WATER), Billy Barrat (RESPONSIBLE CHILD), Jonah Wren Phillips (HOW TO MAKE GRAVY) and newcomer Sora Wong, BRING HER BACK is poised to be the horror event of 2025. It's more than a pleasure to have RackaRacka peruse the shelves of the Last Video Store and pick out some of the films that influenced them.  Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks.

Confessions of the Idiots
Alexei Toliopoulos & Mish Wittrup

Confessions of the Idiots

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 83:17


Huge if true...it's a new episode of Confessions with Alexei Toliopoulos & Mish Wittrup. And live shows are happening too...so have a look below... Sammy's live special: watch here Full video: watch here Follow Mish: here Follow Alexei: here Follow Sammy on instagram & threads: here Follow Confessions: here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
REWIND: Jonathan Rhys Meyers is one of the biggest film lovers we've ever met

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 69:18


Nest up in our REWIND series, where we look back at some of our most popular and memorable episodes, it's film star Jonathan Rhys Meyers! He's the iconic star of video store favourites BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM, VELVET GOLDMINE, MATCH POINT, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III, I'LL SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD, THE TUDORS and might be the most passionate and exploratory film lover we've had through our doors. And I must admit, I was completely starstruck by him… a rare occurrence (this is Alexei writing this). One of my favourite episodes with some of the best films ever discussed on the show and a recommendation that is sure to excite you (this was still Alexei writing this whole thing). Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Come see ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER at the Sydney Opera House Saturday Film Club January 24th (https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/cinema/saturday-film-club-all-about-my-mother-todo-sobre-mi-madre) Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks.

Your Money, Your Wealth
48 and Worried About Early Retirement? This Changes the Math - 565

Your Money, Your Wealth

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 43:24


Lucky Lou is 48, burned out and wants to punch at 50. How should he bridge the gap before pensions and Social Security? Joe Anderson, CFP®, and Big Al Clopine, CPA walk through the Rule of 55, 72(t)s, and the psychological reality of spending down a taxable account, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 565. Alexei and Anna are high earners in their mid-20s who want to save aggressively and keep taxes low. Which retirement accounts should they prioritize, and can they afford a downpayment on a house? Jay and Gloria are wrestling with the classic question of whether to save to Roth or traditional 401(k), especially since their state doesn't tax retirement income. Is taking the deduction now and backdooring Roths the smarter move? Plus, Sleepless in Seattle wants to know, can her 28-year-old daughter afford to buy a condo in a high-cost housing market? Finally,  Jennifer in Texas wonders how to invest and withdraw an inherited IRA over the 10-year rule with the least tax damage. Free Financial Resources in This Episode: https://bit.ly/ymyw-565 (full show notes & episode transcript) The Last 5 Years Before Retirement Will Decide Your Lifestyle - Here's How - YMYW TV Guides:  Growing Your Wealth Tax-Free Retirement One Big Beautiful Bill Act Blogs:  A Market of Stocks Why AI May Not Be a Bubble Should You Own Gold Instead of Stocks? Financial Blueprint (self-guided) Financial Assessment (Meet with an experienced professional) REQUEST your Retirement Spitball Analysis DOWNLOAD more free guides READ financial blogs WATCH educational videos SUBSCRIBE to the YMYW Newsletter   Connect With Us: YouTube: Subscribe and join the conversation in the comments Podcast apps: subscribe or follow YMYW in your favorite Apple Podcasts: leave your honest reviews and ratings   Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 01:04 - Can I Retire at 50 with $5M and Bridge the Gap to Pensions and Social Security? (Lucky Lou) 10:51 - Which Retirement Accounts Should Young High Earners Max First? Can We Afford a House Downpayment? (Alexei & Anna, Cincinnati) 17:57 - Save to Roth 401(k) or Traditional If Our State Doesn't Tax Retirement Income? (Jay & Gloria, People's Republic of IL) 28:21 - Should a 28-Year-Old Buy a Home in an Expensive Market? (Sleepless in Seattle) 37:15 - How to Invest for Most Growth and Least Tax on an Inherited IRA? (Jennifer, TX) 41:04 - Outro: Next Week on the YMYW Podcast

La ContraHistoria
Rasputín: santo y diablo - Episodio exclusivo para mecenas

La ContraHistoria

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 43:09


Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Imagina a un campesino analfabeto, nacido en la remota y gélida Siberia, que sin saber leer ni escribir logra colocarse junto al zar de Rusia en San Petersburgo (y, especialmente junto a la zarina) e influir sobre ellos hasta el punto de despierta la admiración de media Corte y el odio de la otra media. Ese campesino existió. Su nombre era Grigori Rasputín, para unos era un santo enviado por Dios, mientras que para otros era un demonio que arrastraría al imperio al abismo. En el el último ContraCorte trato de desmontar la 'leyenda negra' de Rasputín para encontrar al hombre real. ¿Cómo es posible que un místico con fama de borracho y mujeriego terminara decidiendo quiénes eran los ministros del Imperio Ruso? La respuesta no está en la magia, sino en un secreto biológico: la hemofilia del pequeño zarevich Alexei. Rasputín era el único capaz de detener las hemorragias del heredero al trono cuando la ciencia médica fallaba. O eso al menos pensaba la zarina Alejandra. Para ella no era un hombre, sino un milagro viviente. Pero el poder trae enemigos. Mientras Rusia se desangraba en la Gran Guerra, los rumores de traición y orgías en el palacio real de San Petersburgo incendiaban las calles. Se decía que Rasputín era un espía alemán, un amante de la reina, un miembro de una secta prohibida. La tensión llegó a tal punto que la aristocracia decidió que, para salvar la corona y a la propia Rusia, este monje místico debía morir. La noche de su asesinato supera cualquier ficción: una dosis letal de cianuro que no le hizo efecto, disparos a quemarropa de los que se levantó para atacar a sus verdugos y una conspiración que podría involucrar incluso al servicio secreto británico. ¿Fue un ser prácticamente indestructible o simplemente la víctima de una leyenda creada por sus asesinos y magnificada luego por los bolcheviques? · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #rasputin #imperioruso Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

La ContraHistoria
Rasputín en El ContraCorte

La ContraHistoria

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 2:44


Imagina a un campesino analfabeto, nacido en la remota y gélida Siberia, que sin saber leer ni escribir logra colocarse junto al zar de Rusia en San Petersburgo (y, especialmente junto a la zarina) e influir sobre ellos hasta el punto de despierta la admiración de media Corte y el odio de la otra media. Ese campesino existió. Su nombre era Grigori Rasputín, para unos era un santo enviado por Dios, mientras que para otros era un demonio que arrastraría al imperio al abismo. En el el último ContraCorte trato de desmontar la 'leyenda negra' de Rasputín para encontrar al hombre real. ¿Cómo es posible que un místico con fama de borracho y mujeriego terminara decidiendo quiénes eran los ministros del Imperio Ruso? La respuesta no está en la magia, sino en un secreto biológico: la hemofilia del pequeño zarevich Alexei. Rasputín era el único capaz de detener las hemorragias del heredero al trono cuando la ciencia médica fallaba. O eso al menos pensaba la zarina Alejandra. Para ella no era un hombre, sino un milagro viviente. Pero el poder trae enemigos. Mientras Rusia se desangraba en la Gran Guerra, los rumores de traición y orgías en el palacio real de San Petersburgo incendiaban las calles. Se decía que Rasputín era un espía alemán, un amante de la reina, un miembro de una secta prohibida. La tensión llegó a tal punto que la aristocracia decidió que, para salvar la corona y a la propia Rusia, este monje místico debía morir. La noche de su asesinato supera cualquier ficción: una dosis letal de cianuro que no le hizo efecto, disparos a quemarropa de los que se levantó para atacar a sus verdugos y una conspiración que podría involucrar incluso al servicio secreto británico. ¿Fue un ser prácticamente indestructible o simplemente la víctima de una leyenda creada por sus asesinos y magnificada luego por los bolcheviques? En El ContraCorte lo cuento todo con pelos y señales. Recuerda que es sólo para patronos de La Contra, esos contraescuchas que hacen posible esta y todas las Contras. Si eres miembro del canal de YouTube, fan en Ivoox o patrono en Patreon no tienes más que seguir escuchando aquí: https://youtu.be/_wjGaxw_Z3M https://go.ivoox.com/rf/166873710 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/166873710 https://www.patreon.com/posts/rasputin-santo-y-148383300?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

La ContraCrónica
Rasputín: santo y diablo - Episodio exclusivo para mecenas

La ContraCrónica

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 43:09


Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Imagina a un campesino analfabeto, nacido en la remota y gélida Siberia, que sin saber leer ni escribir logra colocarse junto al zar de Rusia en San Petersburgo (y, especialmente junto a la zarina) e influir sobre ellos hasta el punto de despierta la admiración de media Corte y el odio de la otra media. Ese campesino existió. Su nombre era Grigori Rasputín, para unos era un santo enviado por Dios, mientras que para otros era un demonio que arrastraría al imperio al abismo. En el el último ContraCorte trato de desmontar la 'leyenda negra' de Rasputín para encontrar al hombre real. ¿Cómo es posible que un místico con fama de borracho y mujeriego terminara decidiendo quiénes eran los ministros del Imperio Ruso? La respuesta no está en la magia, sino en un secreto biológico: la hemofilia del pequeño zarevich Alexei. Rasputín era el único capaz de detener las hemorragias del heredero al trono cuando la ciencia médica fallaba. O eso al menos pensaba la zarina Alejandra. Para ella no era un hombre, sino un milagro viviente. PeroImagina a un campesino analfabeto, nacido en la remota y gélida Siberia, que sin saber leer ni escribir logra colocarse junto al zar de Rusia en San Petersburgo (y, especialmente junto a la zarina) e influir sobre ellos hasta el punto de despierta la admiración de media Corte y el odio de la otra media. Ese campesino existió. Su nombre era Grigori Rasputín, para unos era un santo enviado por Dios, mientras que para otros era un demonio que arrastraría al imperio al abismo. En el el último ContraCorte trato de desmontar la 'leyenda negra' de Rasputín para encontrar al hombre real. ¿Cómo es posible que un místico con fama de borracho y mujeriego terminara decidiendo quiénes eran los ministros del Imperio Ruso? La respuesta no está en la magia, sino en un secreto biológico: la hemofilia del pequeño zarevich Alexei. Rasputín era el único capaz de detener las hemorragias del heredero al trono cuando la ciencia médica fallaba. O eso al menos pensaba la zarina Alejandra. Para ella no era un hombre, sino un milagro viviente. Pero el poder trae enemigos. Mientras Rusia se desangraba en la Gran Guerra, los rumores de traición y orgías en el palacio real de San Petersburgo incendiaban las calles. Se decía que Rasputín era un espía alemán, un amante de la reina, un miembro de una secta prohibida. La tensión llegó a tal punto que la aristocracia decidió que, para salvar la corona y a la propia Rusia, este monje místico debía morir. La noche de su asesinato supera cualquier ficción: una dosis letal de cianuro que no le hizo efecto, disparos a quemarropa de los que se levantó para atacar a sus verdugos y una conspiración que podría involucrar incluso al servicio secreto británico. ¿Fue un ser prácticamente indestructible o simplemente la víctima de una leyenda creada por sus asesinos y magnificada luego por los bolcheviques? · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #rasputin #imperioruso Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
REWIND: Angela White, the Meryl Streep of P*rn

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 50:38


With perhaps more films in The Last Video Store than any other performer (all located behind the beaded curtain), what better episode to rewind to than our chat with legendary adult film superstar Angela White. The AVN Hall of Famer was the first to win Female Performer of the Year 3 times in a row earner her the honorary moniker the Meryl Streep of porn. From modern crime masterpieces, a bonafide video store cult classic and a relationship drama with unsimulated sex Alexei weaves the perfect staff pick for Angela.Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/)Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Come see ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER at the Sydney Opera House Saturday Film Club January 24th (https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/cinema/saturday-film-club-all-about-my-mother-todo-sobre-mi-madre) Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks.

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Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
REWIND: AARON CHEN discovers the ultimate cult film

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026


We're kicking off the new year re-releasing some of our favourite episodes. And what better way to hit rewind than with our wonderful AARON CHEN! Beloved comedian and dearest friend Aaron Chen joins Alexei in the Last Video Store to reminisce and pick up a combo of his favourite films. Aaron selects one of the great martial arts comedies, an iconic masterpiece of dystopian speculative fiction and a newly returned New Release title PLUS Alexei slips in an Ozlpoitation staff pick for him. Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/)Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Come see ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER at the Sydney Opera House Saturday Film Club January 24th (https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/cinema/saturday-film-club-all-about-my-mother-todo-sobre-mi-madre) Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks.

90 Day Gays: A 90 Day Fiancé Podcast with Matt Marr & Jake Anthony
Happily Ever After 0919 Happily Ever After Tell All Part 1–Our Part 2

90 Day Gays: A 90 Day Fiancé Podcast with Matt Marr & Jake Anthony

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 71:23


This is OUR part 2 yall In part 1 of the Tell All, the couples travel to New Jersey and live under one roof as they continue to deal with pressing issues in their relationships. And later in the studio, Gino confronts Jasmine with evidence of infidelity, and Andrei and Elizabeth are put in the hot seat. 0:11:55 Matt, Gino, and Jasmine 0:45:37 Finding Mr. Christmas Corner 0:59:04 The Florida Contingent (Loren & Alexei, Libby & Andrei, Jovi & Yara) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices