The Alexei Sayle Podcast

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 applications to [email protected] 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 Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive

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 [email protected] 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive

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 [email protected] 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive Update Description

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 LivesUndercover Research GroupCampaign Opposing Police SurveillanceSend your fan art, questions and Friendship applications to [email protected] 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive Update Description

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 and Friendship applications to [email protected] 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 Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive

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 [email protected] 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 Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive

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 [email protected] 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 Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive

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 [email protected] 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 Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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 Update Description

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 [email protected] 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

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. 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 [email protected] 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

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. Get your email/friendship application read out on the show by sending them to [email protected] Subscribe to Alexei's 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

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.Get your email/friendship application read out on the show by sending them to [email protected] to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Lockdown Bike Rides.The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive

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... Get your email/friendship application read out on the show by sending them to [email protected] Subscribe to Alexei's 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

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?Get your email/friendship application read out on the show by sending them to [email protected] to Alexei's new YouTube channel here and join him for his Lockdown Bike Rides.The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive

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 [email protected] to his new YouTube channel here and join him for his Lockdown Bike Rides.The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive

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!Get your email/friendship application read out on the show by sending them to [email protected] to Alexei's new YouTube channel here to join him for his Lockdown Bike Rides.The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive

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. Get your email read out on the show by sending your questions to [email protected] Subscribe to Alexei's new YouTube channel here to 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

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 [email protected]). Subscribe to his new YouTube channel here to 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

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 [email protected] 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive

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 [email protected] 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

Alexei talks illegal block parties, Jeremy Corbyn and the right wing of the Labour Party. 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

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 ArchiveLogo by AMBA SDFMusic by Tarboosh RecordsThe Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti