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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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56:54

117: From Green Party Victory to War in Iran

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2026/03/07

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

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73:08

116: The Inevitability of Trump and Why Improv Sucks...

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2026/02/28

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

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62:16

115: Waiting for Podot

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2026/02/14

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

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59:18

114: Dicky Bird

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2026/02/08

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

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80:06

113: Compo Bursts Puppy (with Stewart Lee)

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2026/01/31

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

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70:26

112: Champagne for Everyone (with Robin Ince)

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2026/01/24

Robin Ince joins Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti to discuss Ofcom for podcasts, dragging Alexei back into comedy and Rowland Rivron's Ben Elton impression.They also explore why Robin stopped working with Ricky Gervais (spoiler: he's not a nice person) and his resignation from Infinite Monkey Cage.LAST CHANCE to vote for Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar to win a British Comedy Award by visiting comedy.co.uk and filling in the form!Be a comrade and support the show by becoming a Patron and

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55:34

111: Labour Friends of Uruguay

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2026/01/17

Alright, so this 2026 thing is sticking around, is it? Sigh! Well here goes... Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti discuss Syria, Iran and why it's so easy to be more vocal about Palestine. They also rapid fire through some of Alexei's filmography until Ricky Gervais comes along and sucks all the joy out of the conversation.Vote for Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar to win a British Comedy Award by visiting comedy.co.uk and filling in the form!Be a comrade and support the show by becoming a Patron

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67:23

110: Plucky Little Lift

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2026/01/10

Happy New Year and let's get this one off to a uplifting start with Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti spending way too much time talking about a very particular type of elevator. They also touch on Venezuela, Alexei's new book, the online penguin apocalypse and films to help us fight fascism.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

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35:44

109: It's Behind You!

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2025/12/25

Once again we're flying down your chimney this Christmas morning to stuff your stocking with yams-a-plenty!Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti discuss New Year plans, Randy Newman and a special Amnesty International Alternative Alternative Alternative Christmas message. We also play a round of Beat Alexei! where you at home can see if you have useless general knowledge than an aging commie comedian. Be a comrade and support the show by becoming a Patron and getting access to full video versions of

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64:47

108: My First Lesbian Wedding (with Sami Abu Wardeh)

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2025/12/20

Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti welcome back everybody's favourite revolutionary, Palestinian comedian Sami Abu Wardeh for a meandering journey through a plethora of pertinent topics. From P Diddy to Ken Dod's Diddy Men, Pimp My Ride to pitta bread, meatballs to the intangibility of objective truth in this post-social media, MAGA nightmare Hellscape we call modern existence. Hooray! Catch Sami's absolutely incredible, unmissable show Palestine: Peace de Resistance at London's Park Theatre from 29

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63:40

107: Socialism Will Solve Everything A.K.A. It's A...

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2025/12/09

Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti hear Linda Sayle's report from the inaugural Your Party Conference!They also talk Monsieur Aubergine, robotic correspondence and conclude the thrilling Cilla Black mystery. Alexei WILL be appearing in Birmingham at an event for Paul Holden's new book. 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/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and

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59:59

106: The Banality of Genius

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2025/11/29

Another gossipy episode this week as Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti shoot the breeze about BBC Christmas parties, nearly getting killed by Ronnie Corbett, stunt casting and masculinity within socialism.Alexei will probably be appearing in Birmingham at an event for Paul Holden's new book. 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/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and

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67:22

105: Locas Corrupti (with Paul Holden)

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2025/11/22

Alexei welcomes author and investigative journalist Paul Holden to the show to discuss corruption and deceit in the Labour Party - and boy, oh, boy is there a lot of it! All this and more is discussed in brilliantly shocking detail in his new book. Buy Paul's book The Fraud: Keir Starmer, Morgan McSweeney and the Crisis of British Democracy here: https://orbooks.com/catalog/the-fraud/ Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video version of the podcast, live

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62:41

104: Gossip

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2025/11/15

Alexei and Talal spill the tea and get their gossip on! Get out of town! They said what about Starmer?!? You don't say! The BBC lost how many bosses?!? Shut up! What are the 5 unwavering principles of the Palestinian liberation struggle? ps. Sorry about Talal's audio quality. The numpty forgot to plug his microphone in! 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,

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64:49

103: Where's Louise?

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2025/11/08

Alexei and Talal get down to discussing all the most important issues of the day: Lily Allen! D&D! Halloween! Fireworks! Top of the Pops!Oh, and revolutionary global politics too, I guess... Follow NOOW Media on YouTube here. Check out White Kit Collective's London show TONIGHT 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

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52:47

102: Alexei Sayle Plays Dungeons & Dragons for the...

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2025/10/31

Alexei's worst nightmare comes true as Talal drags him kicking and screaming through his very first game of Dungeons & Dragons. Will he survive the terrors of Castle Definitely Not Spooky??! Listen and find out for yourself... IF YOU DARE!Let us know what you thought of this experiment by commenting on the YouTube video or emailing us. We'd love to know your thoughts! Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video version of the podcast, live episodes and more

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82:29

101: Church of the Sausages (with Mark Thomas)

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2025/10/24

Alexei and Talal are delighted to be joined by stand-up comedian, playwright and activist Mark Thomas!We discuss his childhood, unlucky guns, tortoise impersonators, performing in prisons and a three tier mahogany buffet with partially reeded slender balustrade upright supports. Visit markthomasinfo.co.uk to keep up to date with his happenings! Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video version of the podcast, live episodes and more -

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62:42

100: EPISODE 100 PODCASTAGANZA!!

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2025/10/13

WE DID IT!!!Episode 100 is here and boy oh boy do we have a thrilling, nail-biting, heart-thumping white knuckle, hell-of-an-episode for you!! Do we? We do, right?? What??! We just chat about Palestine and Your Party and trains and films and stuff? Oh, for fu.... 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

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76:26

99: Big Sauce (LIVE from The Ropetackle in Shoreham!)

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2025/10/07

Alexei and Talal sit down in front of a sold-out crowd in Shoreham to discuss exhausted bees, Shakespeare, The Riyadh Comedy Festival and the Gaza Flotilla. Watch the video version on our Patreon (see below) to see Alexei's moves! Thank you so much Shoreham for being such a gorgeous audience. 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

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64:53

98: Alexei Land

The Alexei Sayle Podcast ·

2025/09/27

In this laid back, chillaxed episode of the podcast Alexei and Talal discuss planes and tanks, Croydon (aka The Cronx), Digital ID cards, Your Party shenanigans and whether being paid by the government to perform comedy in Saudi Arabia is ethical. TLDR: It's not.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

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