The Alexei Sayle Podcast
by Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti
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- 🇩🇰DK · Comedy#125500 to 3K
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150 to 900🎙 Daily cadence·122 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
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135: Tony Greenstein, Immortality and The Problem With Dragons
Aug 23, 2026
45m 27s
134: Robin Williams, Boy George and The People's Bomb (LIVE at The Ropetackle, Shoreham-on-Sea)
Aug 8, 2026
1h 14m 26s
133: The Andy Burnham Progress Report
Jul 25, 2026
45m 35s
132: The World Cup, The Tour de France and Granada TV
Jul 18, 2026
31m 23s
131: Poplarism, Manchesterism and Rik Mayall-ism
Jul 11, 2026
35m 46s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 8/23/26 |  135: Tony Greenstein, Immortality and The Problem With Dragons | Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti bring you the first ever podcast from Mars! From the future! From Alexei's Back Garden!They also discuss what TV shows they're watching, Alexei's new book (link below!) and Nadia Sawalha.Pre-order Alexei's book here.Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron to gain access to the video version of the podcast, Alexei Reacts! and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to [email protected] 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 and more.The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive | 45m 27s | ||||||
| 8/8/26 | 134: Robin Williams, Boy George and The People's Bomb (LIVE at The Ropetackle, Shoreham-on-Sea) | Back at the Ropetackle Arts Centre, Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti discuss cancelled TV shows, division in the Left, Andy Burnham, protests and Steve Martin. Pre-order Alexei's book here.Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron to gain access to the video version of the podcast, Alexei Reacts! and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to [email protected] 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 and more.The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive | 1h 14m 26s | ||||||
| 7/25/26 | 133: The Andy Burnham Progress Report | Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti also discuss a The Young Ones reunion, our upcoming show with Diane Morgan (tickets below!) and projects that Alexei has cooking up for the Autumn.Pre-order Alexei's book here.Come see The Alexei Sayle Podcast LIVE with Diane Morgan at The Roundhouse, Camden on 2nd August! Get tickets here.Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video version of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to [email protected] 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 and more.The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive | 45m 35s | ||||||
| 7/18/26 | World CupTour de France+4 | — | Granada TVPatreon+3 | — | World CupTour de France+5 | — | 31m 23s | ||
| 7/11/26 | PoplarismManchesterism+5 | — | The Comic StripWhoops Apocalypse | — | PoplarismManchesterism+5 | — | 35m 46s | ||
| 7/4/26 | European Jews19th Century+5 | Molly Crabapple | The BundZionist+3 | The Roundhouse, Camden | Molly CrabappleThe Bund+5 | — | 52m 05s | ||
| 6/20/26 | politicscomedy+3 | — | Tarboosh RecordsPatreon+3 | UKThe Roundhouse, Camden | Andy BurnhamKeir Starmer+5 | — | 53m 09s | ||
| 6/13/26 | David HockneyDefence Budget+5 | — | PatreonTarboosh Records | The Roundhouse, Camden | David HockneyDefence Budget+5 | — | 33m 15s | ||
| 6/6/26 | antisemitismNHS+4 | — | NHSTarboosh Records+4 | — | antisemitismNHS+5 | — | 50m 01s | ||
| 5/30/26 | comedyTV violence+3 | — | Letter to Brezhnev | BrightonDroitwich Spa | Alexei SayleTalal Karkouti+3 | — | 50m 04s | ||
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| 5/17/26 | privilegepsychology of economics+4 | Barry Ferns | Angel ComedyBarry's Economics+3 | — | privilegeeconomics+5 | — | 1h 05m 26s | ||
| 5/4/26 | antisemitismcomedy+3 | — | Tarboosh RecordsThe Roundhouse+1 | NorthantsWellingborough+1 | Alexei SayleTalal Karkouti+5 | — | 1h 00m 12s | ||
| 4/25/26 | bullfightingCamden+5 | — | — | CamdenLewes | bullfightingCamden+5 | — | 49m 23s | ||
| 4/18/26 | supermarketsprepping+3 | Slavoj Žižek | Radio 4Patreon+3 | ShorehamDroitwich Spa | supermarketsprepping+3 | — | 1h 07m 10s | ||
| 4/11/26 | Trump's ThreatsKanye West+3 | — | Patreon | IsraelLebanon | TrumpKanye West+5 | — | 51m 20s | ||
| 4/4/26 | cyclingSNL UK+4 | — | Sky NewsHow I've Tried To Change The World - By Walking Down the Middle of the Street Shouting | Isle of ManBeirut | cyclingSNL UK+6 | — | 59m 00s | ||
| 3/28/26 | comedypolitics+3 | — | The Young Ones | — | Alexei SayleTalal Karkouti+5 | — | 51m 13s | ||
| 3/14/26 | warmusic+3 | — | The Bar Stool PreacherBanner Theatre+4 | — | warIsraeli Shawarma+3 | — | 57m 00s | ||
| 3/7/26 | politicswar+3 | — | Green PartyComic Strip's The Strike | IsraelDubai | Green Partywar in Iran+5 | — | 56m 54s | ||
| 2/28/26 | American comedypolitics+4 | Anthony Atamanuik | 30 RockThe President Show+6 | — | Trumpimprov+6 | — | 1h 13m 08s | ||
| 2/14/26 | archivescontroversial moments+3 | — | PatreonApple Podcasts+2 | — | Alexei SayleTalal Karkouti+5 | — | 1h 02m 16s | ||
| 2/8/26 | politicsconspiracy theories+3 | — | Novara MediaPatreon+4 | — | Keir Starmerconspiracy theories+3 | — | 59m 18s | ||
| 1/31/26 | 113: Compo Bursts Puppy (with Stewart Lee) | Alexei Sayle, Talal Karkouti and the returning Stewart Lee talk comedy history, kung-fu (NOT judo!), young comics, old comic, American comics, racist comics, sexist comics, houseboats and Stewart's new tour.Go to stewartlee.co.uk for link and details of his upcoming tour and shows including next week at Alexandra Palace.Be a comrade and support the show by becoming a Patron and getting access to full video versions of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to [email protected] 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive | 1h 20m 06s | ||||||
| 1/24/26 | 112: Champagne for Everyone (with Robin Ince) | Robin Ince joins Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti to discuss Ofcom for podcasts, dragging Alexei back into comedy and Rowland Rivron's Ben Elton impression.They also explore why Robin stopped working with Ricky Gervais (spoiler: he's not a nice person) and his resignation from Infinite Monkey Cage.LAST CHANCE to vote for Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar to win a British Comedy Award by visiting comedy.co.uk and filling in the form!Be a comrade and support the show by becoming a Patron and getting access to full video versions of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to [email protected] 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive | 1h 10m 26s | ||||||
| 1/17/26 | 111: Labour Friends of Uruguay | 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 easy to be more vocal about Palestine. They also rapid fire through some of Alexei's filmography until Ricky Gervais comes along and sucks all the joy out of the conversation.Vote for Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar to win a British Comedy Award by visiting comedy.co.uk and filling in the form!Be a comrade and support the show by becoming a Patron and getting access to full video versions of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to [email protected] 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 KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive | 55m 34s | ||||||
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Chart history for The Alexei Sayle Podcast
Peaked at #125 in Denmark, currently #125 in Denmark.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | — | #125 | #125 | — |
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.