The Alexei Sayle Podcast

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. Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access...

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...

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 B...

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! Send your fan art, questions and friendship applications to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Become a Patron here to...

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 Le...

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. Click here to get you tickets for "The Alexei Sayle Podcast... Live!" at The Cartoon Museum now!  (or go to The Cartoon Museum's website) Send your fan art, questio...

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 co...

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 vide...

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 alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com 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....

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 alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com 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...

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...

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, inter...

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 fu...

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, qu...

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 Become a Patron here - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast . Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channe...

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 alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Alexei's YouT...

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 alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com...

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 se...

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...

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 alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike R...

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 alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Lockdown Bike Rides. The Alexei Sa...

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...

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 alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe...

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/frien...

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 Subscribe to his new YouTube channel here and join him for his Lockdown Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcas...