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The Alexei Sayle Podcast

Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti

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 Music by Tarboosh Records The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti

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All Episodes

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32: A Very Alexei Christmas: Part II

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2022/12/25

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

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31: Outsider (An Evelyn Waugh Special)

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2022/12/02

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

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30: The Perfect Weapon (with Richard Sanders)

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2022/10/28

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

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29: Sugarfoot

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2022/10/18

Howdy folks! Mosey on down to the Alexei Sayle Podcast Saloon and pull up a spittoon as your favourite podcast posse crack their quips and rustle up some anecdotes and updates for your hungry ears! Ahem... What I mean is WELCOME to this palate-cleansing, no-guest, meandering edition of the podcast. Alexei and Talal catch up on how Alexei's recordings of his Imaginary Sandwich Bar went (airing on BBC Radio4 on 20th October), what TV shows they've been enjoying and answer some questions sent to us by

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28: R is for Rojava

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2022/09/12

Alexei welcomes Carne Ross onto the show to discuss the Rojava region of Syria and their form of gentle anarchism which could provide the guidebook on a better way to self-govern our society. Alexei and Talal also read through some messages and reviews sent by our glorious listenership! Send your fan art, questions and friendship applications to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast -

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27: Ugly Bridgerton

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2022/08/21

Alexei and Talal are joined by activist, writer and ex-Corbyn staffer Phil Bevin who reveals the shocking, backstabbing behaviour he witnessed behind the scenes of The Labour Party that shook him to his very core! Drama! Betrayal! Passionate love affairs! ...ok, one of those is a lie. We also explore a new political endeavour, The Forde Report and why The Labour Party may not be the home of the Left. Click here to get your tickets for "The Alexei Sayle Podcast... Live!" at The Cartoon Museum

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26: The History of Pineapples (with Blindboy Boatclub)

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2022/08/01

Alexei and Talal are joined by comedian and author Blindboy Boatclub (from The Rubberbandits and The Blindboy Podcast) to talk podcasts, governments meddling in art, more conspiracy facts and why Great Britain is crap and/or brilliant. Click here to get you tickets for "The Alexei Sayle Podcast... Live!" at The Cartoon Museum now! (or go to The Cartoon Museum's website) Send your fan art, questions and friendship applications to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Become a Patron here to support the

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25: Plain Clothes Priest (with Tom Mayhew)

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2022/07/07

Alexei and Talal welcome future double-Oscar-winner Tom Mayhew to the show to discuss the current state of comedy, the role of the comedian as political influencer and the perception and opportunities of the lower classes in society and entertainment. We also explore a lot of Alexei's history in comedy (and hip-hop) and debate whether Linda should get her own show. Tom is a brilliant, left-wing comic currently making big waves in the scene. Series 2 of Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum comes out on BBC

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24: Tingle Tangles (Bertolt Brecht special with Dr....

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2022/06/01

Alexei sits down with Dr. Oliver Double to discuss all things Bertolt Brecht - one of Alexei's favourite topics. From alienation to cabaret, Brecht's hedonistic lifestyle and his influence on Alexei's performance style - all of your Bertolt Brecht needs are fulfilled in this funny and enlightening conversation! Then Talal joins Alexei to discuss some news regarding The Young Ones commentary videos we are working on, and more Brecht stuff of course! Send your fan art, questions and friendship

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56:43

23: Mighty Boy

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2022/04/29

Alexei and Talal catch up on some listener questions. Topics include his new radio show, runner demands and Bertolt Brecht. Send your fan art, questions and friendship applications to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Become a Patron here and get access to the upcoming live episode recordings - 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

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22: Beef (with Diane Morgan)

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2022/03/22

Alexei sits down with Diane Morgan for his longest episode yet! They explore her life and career and Diane has several questions for Alexei too. Send your fan art, questions and friendship applications to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Become a Patron here and get access to the upcoming live episode recordings - 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

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21: Spycops Like Us

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2022/02/04

Alexei sits down with solicitor Paul Heron to chat everything spycops: who they are, why they spy, the life-altering affects that can have on people's lives and why Alexei might be the subject of a Special Branch file. Then Alexei meets Helen Steel, one victim of the intimate and callous violations of the undercover officers. She kindly shares her story with us. Here are the links Helen mentions: Police Spies Out of Lives Undercover Research Group Campaign Opposing Police Surveillance Send your

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20: A Very Alexei Christmas

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2021/12/25

Surprise! Here's a special Christmas edition of The Alexei Sayle Podcast for you to enjoy wherever you are and whatever you're doing. Thank you all so much for coming on this journey and enjoying the show. Alexei and Talal reflect on the festive season, the year of podcasting we've had, and what's to come. We also go through some emails, friendship applications and Alexei delivers a special, interactive Christmas message! Enjoy, and merry Christmas to you all. x Send your fan art, questions

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61:52

19: A Bunch of Students in a Flat (The Young Ones...

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2021/12/06

Lise Mayer (co-creator and writer of The Young Ones) chats to Alexei about the genesis of The Young Ones, the making of The Young Ones, the jokes, the props, the music.... everything The Young Ones! Also, they give Talal tips to quit smoking and all enjoy a bit of kung fu talk. Let us know in the comments, by email or on our Instagram (@alexeisaylepod) if you want more Young Ones content in the future. Send your fan art, questions and Friendship applications to

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18: Is Downtown Still Hip? (with Saul Williams)

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2021/11/07

Back in episode 14, Alexei tells a story about giving Saul Williams a lift to London from Latitude Festival. Well, with some good fortune, we managed to catch Saul while he was in town premiering his new film Neptune Frost at the BFI London Film Festival. Alexei and Saul Williams rekindle their friendship, chat about making movies in Rwanda and what makes a musical a musical. Send your fan art, questions and Friendship applications to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Become a Patron here -

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17: Saylism

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2021/10/13

Join Alexei and producer Talal as they reflect on their meeting with Jeremy Corbyn, catch up on listener emails and recollect what was on Alexei's Walkman in 1984. They also check out some lovely fan art from Helen. Send us your fan art, questions and Friendship applications to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Become a Patron here - 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

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16: More Hope Please (with Jeremy Corbyn)

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2021/09/24

Jeremy Corbyn and Karie Murphy swing by the Sayle home for coffee, and a conversation with Alexei, Talal, Linda... and Wilf the cat. Please enjoy this very special episode of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and support us by visiting patreon.com/alexeisaylepodcast Get your email/question/friendship application read out on the show by sending them to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited

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15: Stung (with Josie Long)

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2021/08/16

Alexei is joined by comedian Josie Long to discuss politics, ADHD and writing. Josie also helps Talal finally decide how to giveaway our 5 LEGO Alexei's. Stick around to the end to hear about that and why you should support our Patreon. Become a Patron here - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Get your email/friendship application read out on the show by sending them to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast

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14: ABC for Ammunition, Bolshevism & Communism

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2021/08/02

Alexei talks the Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and sickly singers before interviewing Professor Tony Collins for the next segment of the A-Z of Leftist Thought. Talal also reads out some YouTube comments and reflects on his time at Latitude Festival 2021. Support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Get your email/friendship application read out on the show by sending them to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him

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13: Hollow-point

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2021/07/07

Alexei and Talal go through some emails and Patreon messages before part 2 of Alexei's interview with Professor Paul Preston, which focusses on more contemporary developments in Spanish Politics. Alexei also dissects the criminal minds of Tory politicians. Support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Get your email/friendship application read out on the show by sending them to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for

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