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The Alexei Sayle Podcast

Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti
Stand-Up Comedy
Palestine
Israel
Left Politics
Labour Party
Authoritarianism
Parliamentary Elections
Kronstadt Rebellion
Comedy Circuit
Television
Comedy
Dr. Edmund Griffiths
Grassroots Activism
Autocracy
Quiz Shows
Sitcoms
Writing
Fame
Zionism
Psychoanalysis

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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Latest Episodes

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 stuf... more

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 s... more

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. TL... more

Nish Kumar joins the podcast to discuss his early years in a university sketch group, Edinburgh Fringe, Alexei's 90s era, the flag march and how the ultra-rich live with themselves.

Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Victoria Rose
Plastic surgeon with extensive experience providing medical assistance in Gaza.
Charity called Ideals
Episode: 94: Four Weeks of Carnage (with Dr. Victoria Rose)
Lise Mayer
Writer of The Young Ones
Episode: 93: Oh, No! NOT THEM! (with Lise Mayer LIVE at The Museum of Comedy)
Ben Folchok
A comedian performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The Ceremony
Episode: 91: Phoenix Eye (LIVE at the Museum of Comedy)
Esther Manito
Stand-up comedian and lecturer
Episode: 85: Crumbs (with Esther Manito)
Jen Brister
Comedian vocal about Palestine and the impact of shadowbanning
Episode: 82: Shadowban (with Jen Brister)
Tadhg Hickey
A comedian who explores political themes in his work
Episode: 79: Mutual Borefest (with Tadhg Hickey)
Jess Bernard
Left-wing activist and member of the Labour NEC.
Labour Party
Episode: 73: Revolutionary Cats (with Jess Barnard)
Sami Abu Wardeh
Comedian and actor, with a focus on Palestinian identity in his comedy.
Episode: 71: Intrinsically Political (with Sami Abu Wardeh)
Andrew Feinstein
South African politician and author
Former Member of Parliament, Author
Episode: 65: Soundtrack to a Coup d'État (with Andrew Feinstein)

Host

Alexei Sayle
Host and comedian known for his humorous, critical takes on social and political issues, often integrating personal anecdotes into his commentary.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Coffee needed

    I’m adore alexi, and it refreshing to listen to some actual principled politics. My only gripe would be that it sounds like they’ve just woken him from his nap and he doesn’t wanna be there. Maybe a large coffee before hitting record?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NikkWitt
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • A light in the darkness.

    A rare light in the unending darkness of life in the 21st Century. Keep up the fantastic work and keep shining that light on all things Gaza.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thecornishcobbler
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Excellent episode, the least depressing discussion I've heard on the horror of the current iteration of the genocide.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Skrynesaver
    2 months ago
  • G

    So thrilling this week to have Bobby Chariot and Revolutionary Biscuits of Italy. Thank you both!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eddie Waring
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • The Alexei Sayle Podcast

    Fantastic Podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iamirfanx
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Many enjoy the variety of guests and perspectives shared, which enrich the discussions surrounding current events.
Listeners appreciate the engaging blend of humor and serious social commentary, noting the host's insightful critiques of politics.
The show is frequently described as a refreshing antidote to mainstream media, offering a unique leftist viewpoint in an entertaining format.

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Apple Podcasts
#181
Ireland/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#247
Switzerland/Comedy

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99: Big Sauce (LIVE from The Ropetackle in Shoreham!)
Q: What is your biggest professional regret and what is your happiest professional moment?
Alexei discusses the importance of addressing failures rather than grudges and expresses pride in his work on 'Sandwich Bar.'
99: Big Sauce (LIVE from The Ropetackle in Shoreham!)
Q: What would be the price that you would take to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival?
Alexei humorously suggests there could be no amount large enough to compensate for the moral implications of performing there.
97: The Das Kapital Podcast!! (with Nish Kumar)
Q: How do you see the legacy of alternative comedy versus mainstream comedic practices?
Nish discusses the evolution and corporatization of comedy, and their conversations around political engagement and responsibility of comedians.
97: The Das Kapital Podcast!! (with Nish Kumar)
Q: How do you feel about the current state of the Edinburgh Fringe?
Alexei Sayle expresses discomfort with the current desperation he perceives at the Fringe, reflecting a personal shift from enjoying it to feeling revulsion towards some aspects.
97: The Das Kapital Podcast!! (with Nish Kumar)
Q: What was your experience like starting out in comedy?
Nish Kumar shares that he started in a student sketch group and learned the basics of comedy while working with talented peers, which helped shape his career.

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1. Dr. Victoria Rose
2. Lise Mayer
3. Ben Folchok
4. Esther Manito
5. Jen Brister
6. Tadhg Hickey
7. Jess Bernard
8. Sami Abu Wardeh

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