Episodes

  • 57: Total Break Failure!!!

    57: Total Break Failure!!!
    Oct 25 2024
    Please enjoy this guest-less episode where Alexei tells Talal about his recent appearances on genial daytime telly and Radio 4's Screen Shot. We also talk upcoming gigs (links below), Palestine and answer some listener questions!

    You've got homework, dear listener! Watch 2014's Edge of Tomorrow starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt before you listen to the next episode. Email or message us your thoughts because we'll be discussing the film at the end of next episode. You can also chat about it in our brand new Patreon chat room!

    Alright, here come the links... *DEEP BREATH*

    Buy tickets to ALL NEW SANDWICH BAR SHOWS!!
    https://museumofcomedy.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873648779

    Attend the Stop The War Xmas Fundraiser: https://www.stopwar.org.uk/events/xmas-fundraiser/

    See Alexei do stand up and raise money for Palestine!!
    https://www.jokepit.com/comedy-in/london/stand-up-for-gaza-with-alexei-sayle-and-friends/17057

    Be present for The Comic Strip Presents... at The Pheonix Arts Club: https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/comic-strip-presents/

    Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast

    Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com

    Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides.

    The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
    Music by Tarboosh Records
    Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 56: The Siege (with Ben Macintyre)

    56: The Siege (with Ben Macintyre)
    Oct 11 2024
    Alexei and Talal get into it with bestselling author Ben Macintyre (Operation Mincemeat, SAS Rogue Heroes, Colditz) about his new book The Siege. It's all about the 1980 Iranian embassy siege where 6 terrorists took over the London embassy for 6 days holding dozens of people hostage... including Talal's dad!

    Bombs! SAS! Heroes! Villains! Thatcher!

    Buy tickets to ALL NEW SANDWICH BAR SHOWS!!
    https://museumofcomedy.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873648779

    See Alexei do stand up and raise money for Palestine!!
    https://www.jokepit.com/comedy-in/london/stand-up-for-gaza-with-alexei-sayle-and-friends/17057

    Check out Medical Aid for Palestinians new film!!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiiZaF6zNRw&rco=1&ab_channel=MedicalAidforPalestinians

    Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast

    Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com

    Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides.

    The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
    Music by Tarboosh Records
    Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • 55: Reaching for Perfection (with Lenny Henry)

    55: Reaching for Perfection (with Lenny Henry)
    Sep 26 2024
    It's only bloody LENNY HENRY!

    Alexei's old pal Sir Lenny Henry finally joins the podcast family! Topics include the working men's club circuit, Tiswas and OTT, Lenny's brief stint in Hollywood and diversity in entertainment.

    And Wilf's cat acupuncturist swings by... obviously.

    Stick around till the end for some depressing conversation about world news! Hooray!

    Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast

    Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com

    Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides.

    The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
    Music by Tarboosh Records
    Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • 54: War of Position (with Andy Beckett)

    54: War of Position (with Andy Beckett)
    Sep 9 2024
    Author and columnist Andy Beckett joins Alexei to discuss his new book The Searchers: Five Rebels, Their Dream of a Different Britain, and Their Many Enemies.

    The book covers 5 rebel Labour MPs and their journeys through the growing and changing Britain around them. Featuring top-tier interruptions by Wilf the cat.

    Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast

    Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com

    Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides.

    The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
    Music by Tarboosh Records
    Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • 53: Famous Fish Person (Lee Mack part 2)

    53: Famous Fish Person (Lee Mack part 2)
    Aug 23 2024
    The Mack is back!

    Part 2 of Alexei's conversation with Lee Mack dives deeper into Lee's TV career and his journey to becoming a household name.

    Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast

    Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com

    Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides.

    The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
    Music by Tarboosh Records
    Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • 52: Maybe I'll be a Jockey (with Lee Mack)

    52: Maybe I'll be a Jockey (with Lee Mack)
    Aug 2 2024
    Alexei sits down with Lee Mack to explore his early life and career. Fruit picker, bingo caller, Pontins Bluecoat, world-famous stand-up comedian and actor... He's done it all!

    Tune in next time for part 2!

    Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast

    Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com

    Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides.

    The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
    Music by Tarboosh Records
    Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 51: REFLECTORAMA!!!

    51: REFLECTORAMA!!!
    Jul 12 2024
    Alexei and Talal hang their feet up and reflect on 50 episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast!

    Thank you all so much for tuning in for some or all of our episodes. We make this show with love and hope you stick around for many more wonderful adventures!

    Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast

    Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com

    Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides.

    The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
    Music by Tarboosh Records
    Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • 50: Just a Clown (with Paul Currie)

    50: Just a Clown (with Paul Currie)
    May 24 2024
    Alexei is joined by comedian Paul Currie who - for the first time - shares his side of a story that made headlines back in February 2024. His run at Soho Theatre came to a bitter end thanks to the slander and false accusations made by the CAA, Soho Theatre and gullible journalists - despite all the eye-witness reports and blatant absurdity of the claims.

    Here, for the first time, we will hear what actually happened from Paul's point of view. Please share and help spread the word!

    We have a new bike ride out - Cycling to Gaza with Alexei Sayle. Watch it here!

    Help those in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk

    Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast

    Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com

    Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides.

    The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti
    Music by Tarboosh Records
    Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive
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    1 hr and 38 mins