The Alexei Sayle Podcast
Episodes
120: Cycling, SNL UK & Evangelicals
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From the Isle of Man to Beirut, ham-faced Sky News presenters to Jimmy Saville and from Manx cats to Jesus Christ - what isn't discussed this episode...
119: Ambulances & Returning Marxist Dance Videos
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti return for the yammiest of yams. They yam about Michael Rosen and Miriam Margolyes, Iran, Planes, Graham Greene, Orso...
118: More War, Israeli Shawarma & Protest Songs
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Howdy! This week Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti discuss going viral, unrecognised treason, Oxford comedy producers and listen to some listener-submi...
117: From Green Party Victory to War in Iran
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Karkout...
116: The Inevitability of Trump and Why Improv Sucks (with Anthony Atamanuik)
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The President of alternative American comedy Anthony Atamanuik (30 Rock, The President Show, What We Do in the Shadows) joins Alexei and Talal Karkou...
115: Waiting for Podot
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal Karkouti go through the archives (Wikipedia) and dissect Alexei Sayle's Stuff, his most controversial moments, winning an Emmy, Wuth...
114: Dicky Bird
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti enjoy some alone time to revel in Keir Starmer's difficult week, give conspiracy theorists their flowers, discuss upc...
113: Compo Bursts Puppy (with Stewart Lee)
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei Sayle, Talal Karkouti and the returning Stewart Lee talk comedy history, kung-fu (NOT judo!), young comics, old comic, American comics, racist...
112: Champagne for Everyone (with Robin Ince)
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Robin Ince joins Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti to discuss Ofcom for podcasts, dragging Alexei back into comedy and Rowland Rivron's Ben Elton impre...
111: Labour Friends of Uruguay
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
110: Plucky Little Lift
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
109: It's Behind You!
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 N...
108: My First Lesbian Wedding (with Sami Abu Wardeh)
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti welcome back everybody's favourite revolutionary, Palestinian comedian Sami Abu Wardeh for a meandering journey throug...
107: Socialism Will Solve Everything A.K.A. It's A Cat! (Your Party Conference Analysis) feat. Linda Sayle
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti hear Linda Sayle's report from the inaugural Your Party Conference! They also talk Monsieur Aubergine, robotic corr...
106: The Banality of Genius
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another gossipy episode this week as Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti shoot the breeze about BBC Christmas parties, nearly getting killed by Ronnie Cor...
105: Locas Corrupti (with Paul Holden)
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
104: Gossip
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
103: Where's Louise?
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
102: Alexei Sayle Plays Dungeons & Dragons for the First Time (Halloween Special)
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei's worst nightmare comes true as Talal drags him kicking and screaming through his very first game of Dungeons & Dragons. Will he survive th...
101: Church of the Sausages (with Mark Thomas)
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal are delighted to be joined by stand-up comedian, playwright and activist Mark Thomas! We discuss his childhood, unlucky guns, tortoi...
100: EPISODE 100 PODCASTAGANZA!!
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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?...
99: Big Sauce (LIVE from The Ropetackle in Shoreham!)
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Flo...
98: Alexei Land
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
97: The Das Kapital Podcast!! (with Nish Kumar)
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
96: My Favourite Hulk (RIP Wilf)
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal pay tribute to Wilf Mbanga (the cat) as well as discussing Palestine, flags and sleeping with the enemy. Be a comrade and support th...
95: Ragnarok (LIVE at The Museum of Comedy)
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal finish their run of live shows at the Museum of Comedy in front of a packed house! They discuss ancient myths, improv comedy, nice T...
94: Four Weeks of Carnage (with Dr. Victoria Rose)
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are honoured this week to be joined by a British plastic surgeon who has spent much time in Gaza since this genocide began performing life-saving a...
93: Oh, No! NOT THEM! (with Lise Mayer LIVE at The Museum of Comedy)
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Young Ones writer Lise Mayer joins a grumpy Alexei and an extra loud Talal (sorry!) on stage at The Museum of Comedy to discuss how The Young Ones got...
92: It's Giving Alexei Sayle
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal discuss Israeli tourists, the beginnings of Jeremy and Zarah's new party, the new Tik Tok dance video, being a political comedian in ...
91: Phoenix Eye (LIVE at the Museum of Comedy)
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded on Sunday 13th June 2025, this live episode features Alexei and Talal discussing 9/11, being a court jester for Sting and what Marx would mak...
90: Welcome to Berlin (LIVE at The Museum of Comedy)
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back at The Museum of Comedy with a live podcast in front of a gorgeous audience. It's a shame, however, that the world is a living nightmare......
89: El Nuevo Partido
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded the day before Zarah Sultana announced her and Jeremy's new party, Alexei and Talal speculate about said new party. They also discuss horribl...
88: What's Your Bus Route? (with Seb from @sebbiebikes)
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal - outraged by the announcement that Palestine Action is to be proscribed as a terrorist organisation - are joined by @sebbiebikes (...
87: Cheeky Little Devil
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! Alexei and Talal have a proper yam-fest covering vast ground: Iran, Corbyn, money laundering, New York's mayoral race, new celebrity follo...
86: Crossroads
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal, wiped out from dancing all afternoon, sit back and chat the breeze in this special, lounge edition of the podcast. No frills, no bel...
85: Crumbs (with Esther Manito)
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian extraordinaire Esther Manito joins the yam-fest to chat going viral, growing up in an army town, comedy in times of conflict and her new tour...
84: Stupid Noises
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal yam about Gary Lineker, Eurovision, Palestine and collective trauma. Also - for you comedy nerds! - Alexei breaks down the entire set...
83: Lies! Lies! (LIVE AT THE MUSEUM OF COMEDY)
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal are back at The Museum of Comedy one last time (for now!) to discuss dreams, Emu and Rod Hull's time in the SS, Linda's heckles and s...
82: Shadowban (with Jen Brister)
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Brister joins the show to discuss how she broke into the scene, secret hotel floors for celebrity elites, Antony Worrall Thompson's underground ni...
81: Kneecap's Lawyer (LIVE at the Museum of Comedy)
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The second in our run of live shows. This one recorded on 30th April 2025. Alexei and Talal discuss time capsules, Kneecap, The Green Party and they ...
80: Spirit Combat (LIVE)
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This live show was performed at the Museum of Comedy, London on Thursday 24th April 2025. Alexei and Talal discussed getting swindled, how to proper...
79: Mutual Borefest (with Tadhg Hickey)
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, activist and lovely chap Tadhg Hickey joins the show to talk Palestine, Aldi, touring the Middle East and how Graham Linehan's downfall is j...
78: Guildford/Basingstoke
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal yam on about school days, stand-up days, pubs and trying to get AI to be pro-Palestine. Also, this month's edition of The Alexei Sayl...
77: Kungfusional
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei didn't do his homework so we'll be discussing 1981's Mephisto next week! Instead, Alexei and Talal read questions from our loving Patreon suppo...
76: Then He Died
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back after a week off to yam on about Gary Stevenson, Beyond the Fringe, Monty Python and inappropriate appropriations. Be a comrade an...
75: Sayle-O & Breezewell
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you didn't already hate Talal then this is the episode to get you there! Alexei and his diabolical sidekick get into the weeds on Syria, Keen Eddi...
74: Molly
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal yam on about new Imaginary Sandwich Bar (listen to all of it on BBC Sounds!), generational trauma, spotty little f***wits and sexy ac...
73: Revolutionary Cats (with Jess Barnard)
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In addition to our regular yam sesh, Alexei welcomes Jess Barnard to the show to discuss navigating the Labour ranks whilst maintaining a leftist/soci...
72: Vituperative
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal yam about the BBC, protests & counter-protests, the Lego Alexei auction results and they decide on what film to watch for next we...
71: Intrinsically Political (with Sami Abu Wardeh)
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal welcome the wonderfully talented Sami Abu Wardeh to discuss life as a Palestinian comedian, how the comedy industry reacted to genoci...
70: Bastards with Combovers
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal yammer on about racism, Gaza, Trump and raving! Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes...
69: The Alta Kakas
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal are yamming about recording audiobooks, how our leaders make us worse people, auctioning off our last Lego Alexei and this months fil...
68: Trusty Arabian Sidekick
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal discuss last week's protest, Lenin of The Rovers and pick a winner of the final Lego Alexei prize. Don't forget to watch 1968's "If....
67: Now, Ceasefire?
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ceasefire, Civil War and Skinheads. Also, next film club movie is chosen! Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to li...
66: The Flying Saylovskis
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal have a mega yam session. Yammerings include: fighting capitalism through community, life as an actor and Australia. Also, the third ...
65: Soundtrack to a Coup d'État (with Andrew Feinstein)
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei sits down for a conversation with activist, author and politician Andrew Feinstein. They discuss his history as an MP under Nelson Mandela in S...
64: Communism Schmommunism
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal discuss why we missed last week's episode (trigger warning: it involves a personal illness), catch up on Syria and then we find out w...
63: Pangolin
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**DISCLAIMER - This was recorded on Wednesday 10th December and is not a source of accurate reporting about the ongoing, evolving events in Syria. Don...
62: Frestonia
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal yam about a new audiobook, degrees of separation and separating the art from the artist. Also, The Alexei Sayle Film Club returns wi...
61: Do They Know They're Evil?
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal have a yam about planes, yachts, doomsday billionaires and Bruce Willis. Support Palestine and enjoy some theatre by attending Cutt...
60: Autogyro
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal yammer on about aircrafts, Welsh train announcements, Jeremy Clarkson and The Big Breakfast. Also, Wilf says hi! Here's some links ...
59: Tennis Ball on a Stick
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back for another dose of weekly yammering, Alexei and Talal chat Liverpool's rubble years, Dave Allen, mainstream media and more of Alexei's acting ca...
58: Trumpet
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal talk the US election, Victorian lesbian romps, finding happiness and going back to Liverpool. This episode also features the inaugura...
57: Total Brake Failure!!!
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
56: The Siege (with Ben Macintyre)
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
55: Reaching for Perfection (with Lenny Henry)
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, Tisw...
54: War of Position (with Andy Beckett)
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
53: Famous Fish Person (Lee Mack part 2)
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Bec...
52: Maybe I'll be a Jockey (with Lee Mack)
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
51: REFLECTORAMA!!!
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ou...
50: Just a Clown (with Paul Currie)
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
49: C is for Communism (with Fred Weston)
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The A-Z of Leftist Politics is back! This time Alexei sits with Fred Weston to discuss his organisation (Revolutionary Communist International) and th...
48: Autocratic Tendencies (with Khalid Winter)
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by archaeologist-turned-comedian Khalid Winter from the podcast Comedians Talking History. After learning a bit about him, Kha...
47: What Isn't To Be Done (with Edmund Griffiths)
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doctor Edmund Griffiths joins Alexei to discuss a realistic and pragmatic approach for the left to have an effective role in British politics moving f...
46: Italian Shawarma (with Ellen E. Jones)
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk cinema! We were very lucky to have Ellen E. Jones on the show to discuss film & TV through the lens of race and representation - and...
45: A Very Capaldi Valentine! Part 2: Doctor Mysterio (with Peter Capaldi)
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After hearing about Peter Capaldi's early years, we're back with the second half of our epic chat with Doctor Malcolm Tucker himself! Alexei, Peter,...
44: Torrent of Rage (with Jacqueline Rose)
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year dear listeners! We come to you with a special episode featuring the brilliant author and professor of humanities at Birkbeck Universit...
43: A Very Capaldi Christmas! Part 1: The Dreamboys (with Peter Capaldi)
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, li...
42: Where Were Your Grandparents During the War? (with Adam Broomberg)
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Broomberg returns! The South African, Jewish artist updates us on his journey as a Palestine activist living in Germany, we discuss the censorshi...
41: The Right Kind of Jew (with Jenny Manson)
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
40: Palestine Action!
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Free Palestine! This episode we welcome AJ from Palestine Action to discuss the direct methods they use to interrupt the manufacturing and distribu...
39: Where's The Happy Ending? (with Richard Parry)
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal welcome anarchist lawyer Richard Parry to the podcast to discuss his excellent book The Bonnot Gang: The Story of the French Illegali...
38: Take Pleasure in the Struggle (with Maxine Peake)
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ab...
37: Theatre of the Streets (with Ogmios)
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ogm...
36: Little Rubber Alexei
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Al...
35: Haughty Disdain (with Bassem Youssef)
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei welcomes Bassem Youssef onto the show to explore the true purpose of satire, the perhaps unfair expectations of comedians as activists and his ...
34: BDS is My Kink
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
33: Two Sort Of Muslims and a Sort Of Jew (with Imran Yusuf)
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal are joined by fantastic comedian and Palestine advocate Imran Yusuf. They discuss his trips to Palestine, the late Jeremy Hardy and ...
32: A Very Alexei Christmas: Part II
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
31: Outsider (An Evelyn Waugh Special)
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
30: The Perfect Weapon (with Richard Sanders)
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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....
29: Sugarfoot
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
28: R is for Rojava
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
27: Ugly Bridgerton
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal are joined by activist, writer and ex-Corbyn staffer Phil Bevin who reveals the shocking, backstabbing behaviour he witnessed behind ...
26: The History of Pineapples (with Blindboy Boatclub)
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal are joined by comedian and author Blindboy Boatclub (from The Rubberbandits and The Blindboy Podcast) to talk podcasts, governments m...
25: Plain Clothes Priest (with Tom Mayhew)
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 politic...
24: Tingle Tangles (Bertolt Brecht special with Dr. Oliver Double)
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei sits down with Dr. Oliver Double to discuss all things Bertolt Brecht - one of Alexei's favourite topics. From alienation to cabaret, Brecht...
23: Mighty Boy
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei and Talal catch up on some listener questions. Topics include his new radio show, runner demands and Bertolt Brecht. Send your fan art, quest...
22: Beef (with Diane Morgan)
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
21: Spycops Like Us
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...