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.
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44: Torrent of Rage (with Jacqueline Rose)
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!
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1/8/2024 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 24 seconds
43: A Very Capaldi Christmas! Part 1: The Dreamboys (with Peter Capaldi)
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
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12/19/2023 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 15 seconds
42: Where Were Your Grandparents During the War? (with Adam Broomberg)
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.
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11/11/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 20 seconds
41: The Right Kind of Jew (with Jenny Manson)
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.
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10/25/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 43 seconds
40: Palestine Action!
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...
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10/18/2023 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 18 seconds
39: Where's The Happy Ending? (with Richard Parry)
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.
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9/28/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 19 seconds
38: Take Pleasure in the Struggle (with Maxine Peake)
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...
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7/28/2023 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 53 seconds
37: Theatre of the Streets (feat. Ogmios)
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
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6/24/2023 • 5 minutes, 37 seconds
36: Little Rubber Alexei
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!
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4/5/2023 • 45 minutes
35: Haughty Disdain (with Bassem Youssef)
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.
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3/2/2023 • 49 minutes, 5 seconds
34: BDS is My Kink
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.
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2/11/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 2 seconds
33: Two Sort Of Muslims and a Sort Of Jew (with Imran Yusuf)
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...
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1/26/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 54 seconds
32: A Very Alexei Christmas: Part II
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
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12/25/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 7 seconds
31: Outsider (An Evelyn Waugh Special)
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.
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12/2/2022 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 31 seconds
30: The Perfect Weapon (with Richard Sanders)
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!
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10/28/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 9 seconds
29: Sugarfoot
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 our valued listeners. Oh, and they also invent a new political party... again.
So gather round in a hearty corral, help yourself to a bowl of beans and enjoy the show!
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10/18/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 36 seconds
28: R is for Rojava
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!
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9/12/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 24 seconds
27: Ugly Bridgerton
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.
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8/21/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 25 seconds
26: The History of Pineapples (with Blindboy Boatclub)
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.
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8/1/2022 • 1 hour, 43 minutes, 36 seconds
25: Plain Clothes Priest (with Tom Mayhew)
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 Radio 4 on Wednesday 13th July 2022.
Tune in and show him some love on Twitter - @TomMayhew
Be sure to catch his show at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022 if you're passing through!
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7/7/2022 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 29 seconds
24: Tingle Tangles (Bertolt Brecht special with Dr. Oliver Double)
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!
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6/1/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 57 seconds
23: Mighty Boy
Alexei and Talal catch up on some listener questions. Topics include his new radio show, runner demands and Bertolt Brecht.
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4/29/2022 • 56 minutes, 43 seconds
22: Beef (with Diane Morgan)
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.
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3/22/2022 • 1 hour, 46 minutes, 56 seconds
21: Spycops Like Us
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
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2/4/2022 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 56 seconds
20: A Very Alexei Christmas
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
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12/25/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 15 seconds
19: A Bunch of Students in a Flat (The Young Ones special with Lise Mayer)
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.
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12/6/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 52 seconds
18: Is Downtown Still Hip? (with Saul Williams)
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.
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11/7/2021 • 51 minutes, 19 seconds
17: Saylism
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
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10/13/2021 • 56 minutes, 36 seconds
16: More Hope Please (with Jeremy Corbyn)
Jeremy Corbyn and Karie Murphy swing by the Sayle home for coffee, and a conversation with Alexei, Talal, Linda... and Wilf the cat.
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9/24/2021 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 6 seconds
15: Stung (with Josie Long)
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.
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8/16/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 44 seconds
14: ABC for Ammunition, Bolshevism & Communism
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.
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8/2/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 23 seconds
13: Hollow-point
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.
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7/7/2021 • 58 minutes, 42 seconds
12: A is for Anarchy
Alexei begins his A-Z of Left Politics by sitting down with Professor Paul Preston to discuss The Spanish Civil War, Franco, revolution and anarchy.
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6/22/2021 • 1 hour, 49 seconds
11: Little Jodie (with Omid Djalili)
Alexei is joined by Omid Djalili to discuss their Hollywood careers, Robin Williams, identity politics and Brian Sewell.
Support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast.
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The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
Music by Tarboosh Records
Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive
6/1/2021 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 23 seconds
10: The Categorical Imperative
Alexei picks apart the results of the Hartlepool by-election. He also chats Kant's Categorical Imperative, some zen advice, Indiana Jones, computer games and The Beatles.
Most importantly, Alexei and Talal launch the new Patreon page - a way that you can support the show and help pay the bills!
Find out more at patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast.
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The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
Music by Tarboosh Records
Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive
5/9/2021 • 37 minutes, 52 seconds
9: Warm Gazpacho
Alexei tests out some half-baked ideas before diving back into the pile of listener emails.
Topics include Mr Muscle, government-funded abstract expressionism, spoon-feeding your audiences, Doctor Who and, obviously, budget dining.
We also, kind of, explain who this Talal guy is...
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The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
Music by Tarboosh Records
Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive
4/20/2021 • 52 minutes, 38 seconds
8: Safeword
Alexei poses an interesting and highly likely Keir Starmer theory before he and Talal take on the massive pile of emails and friendship applications.
Topics include running over hippies at Glastonbury 1984, police motorbikes, Alexei’s relationships with Sting and Penn & Teller, Tom Cruise films and the question on everyone's lips: What the Hell is The Alexei Sayle Podcast?
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The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
Music by Tarboosh Records
Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive
3/23/2021 • 52 minutes
7: Unfit for Purpose (with Stewart Lee)
Alexei talks to comedian Stewart Lee about the inevitable apocalypse, dinner parties, comedians of the Music Hall era and Stewart's film King Rocker.
Head to www.kingrockerfilm.com to learn more about how and where to watch it.
Send your questions and comments to AlexeiSaylePodcast@gmail.com
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The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
Music by Tarboosh Records
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2/24/2021 • 1 hour, 24 minutes
6: Warriors
Why do the left tend to have an aversion towards militarism? Who did that little girl from the intro of Stuff series 2 not grow up to be? What ever happened to Bobby Chariot?
Alexei answers all of these questions and more!
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The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
Music by Tarboosh Records
Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive
2/9/2021 • 44 minutes, 56 seconds
5: The Dave Stewart Anecdote Podcast
Alexei explores the theme of repetition in art. He also explores the theme of repetition in art.
Further, he explores the theme of repetition in art.
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The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
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1/19/2021 • 18 minutes, 52 seconds
4: Pink Hippo Glove Puppet
Alexei says goodbye to 2020, paying tribute to some casualties of the year.
He also responds to some of your emails (send your questions and comments to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com).
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The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
Music by Tarboosh Records
Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive
1/5/2021 • 26 minutes, 35 seconds
3: Too Many Ronnies (with David Renwick & Andrew Marshall)
Alexei talks to comedy writers Andrew Marshall and David Renwick about their careers including the sitcom ''Whoops Apocalypse' and 'Alexei Sayle's Stuff'.
Stick around until the end of the show to hear some more listeners' emails. Send any questions for Alexei to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com and he might read it out on the show.
Subscribe to his new YouTube channel here and join him for his Lockdown Bike Rides.
The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
Music by Tarboosh Records
Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive
12/19/2020 • 41 minutes, 26 seconds
2: The Art of War
Alexei talks Labour history, Covid conspiracies and kung fu.
He also reads out some listener emails, some too explicit to be described here.
Send your questions and comments to AlexeiSaylePodcast@gmail.com
Subscribe to his new YouTube channel here and join him for his Lockdown Bike Rides.
The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
Music by Tarboosh Records
Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive
12/5/2020 • 30 minutes, 35 seconds
1: Keir Starmer: Establishment Tool(?)
Alexei talks illegal block parties, Jeremy Corbyn and the right wing of the Labour Party.
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The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
Music by Tarboosh Records
Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive
11/23/2020 • 16 minutes, 33 seconds
The Alexei Sayle Podcast - TRAILER
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.
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The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti