Best Alexei Sayle Podcasts (2025)

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103: Where's Louise? 1:04:49

31m ago1:04:49

1:04:49

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 revolutionary global politics too, I guess... Follow NOOW Media on YouTube here. Check out White Kit Collective's London show TONIGHT here. Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get acces…

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102: Alexei Sayle Plays Dungeons & Dragons for the First Time (Halloween Special) 52:47

7d ago52:47

52:47

Alexei's worst nightmare comes true as Talal drags him kicking and screaming through his very first game of Dungeons & Dragons. Will he survive the terrors of Castle Definitely Not Spooky??! Listen and find out for yourself... IF YOU DARE! Let us know what you thought of this experiment by commenting on the YouTube video or emailing us. We'd love t…

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What can the left learn from Zohran Mamdani’s win? 56:08

2d ago56:08

56:08

Nish and Coco celebrate the win of Progressive New York Democratic Mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani - and ponder what British lefties can learn from his social-media friendly campaign. And is Chancellor Rachel Reeves about to rip up Labour’s manifesto promise not to introduce any new taxes on “working people”? She certainly seems to be laying the …

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Carbon Lifeforms 28:36

3d ago28:36

28:36

Jon Long and Dr Tara Shine join forces for more of the hybrid comedy-magazine show that emits jokes and facts that (carbon) capture all things climate to demystify the issues and offer advice on how to make positive choices in our everyday lives. This week - The Carbon Cost of Tech, The Internet and AI with special guests Chris McCausland and Mike …

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Britain’s prison and asylum meltdown. Plus - the Renters’ Rights Act w/ Vicky Spratt 57:26

9d ago57:26

57:26

It’s been a painful week for the government, with a migrant sex offender accidentally released from prison and a damning report on the spiralling costs of the asylum system. But is a plan to house asylum seekers on military sites really the answer? Political journalist Zoë Grünewald - standing in for Coco as Nish’s co-host this week - dives into ho…

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Humanwatch 14:46

10d ago14:46

14:46

The team look at human hobbies and wonder, what is the point? Gareth goes on a date, purely for research purposes, and roving reporter Phil is back at the Swindon nest to observe his favourite family...from a safe and morally appropriate distance. To listen to more episodes from this series, search "Humanwatch" on BBC Sounds. Written and presented …

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101: Church of the Sausages (with Mark Thomas) 1:22:29

13d ago1:22:29

1:22:29

Alexei and Talal are delighted to be joined by stand-up comedian, playwright and activist Mark Thomas! We discuss his childhood, unlucky guns, tortoise impersonators, performing in prisons and a three tier mahogany buffet with partially reeded slender balustrade upright supports. Visit markthomasinfo.co.uk to keep up to date with his happenings! Be…

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Pod Save the Truth w/ Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales 59:53

16d ago59:53

59:53

Enough is enough! Nish stages an intervention with Coco about her troubling relationship with Chat GPT. Or as Coco puts it: her mate “Chatty G”. But Coco’s not the only one embracing generative AI - it’s creeping into politics. From MPs using it in their daily work to the Swedish prime minister turning to it for a second opinion on running the coun…

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Mark Steel's In Town 40:45

18d ago40:45

40:45

First stop of the new series is Oakham, nestled in the UK’s smallest county – Rutland. Rutland has a village that's proudly twinned with Paris (even if the Parisians don’t know), has Europe’s largest man-made lake (which required flooding a local village) and hangs its horseshoes the other way round (so the devil falls out, obviously). Joining Mark…

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Why can’t the UK get over Thatcher? Plus - “Your Party” infighting is Definitely Maybe over… 53:24

23d ago53:24

53:24

It’s been an emotional week after the arrival of a Hamas-Israel ceasefire. This is good news - but issues of humanitarian aid, human rights, and accountability are all still up in the air. The struggle for a lasting peace continues... Closer to home - Nish and Coco check in with Plaid Cymru's leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, to talk about seeing off Reform…

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100: EPISODE 100 PODCASTAGANZA!! 1:02:42

26d ago1:02:42

1:02:42

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 stuff? Oh, for fu.... Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video versio…

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Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz 28:32

26d ago28:32

28:32

Paul Sinha tests his audience in Leicester on their knowledge of their home county, Trivial Pursuit-style - with all the colours of questions, from geography to entertainment, getting asked. Can they fill the wedges, and can Paul answer their favourite questions, about crisps, bells and cricket? To hear more episodes, search "Paul Sinha's Perfect P…

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Solidarity in the face of hatred: how to unite after the Manchester attack 48:12

1M ago48:12

48:12

“Shocking... but not surprising” - the words of Stephen Bush, Associate Editor at the Financial Times and Chair of the Commission on Racial Inclusivity in the Jewish Community for the Board of Deputies of British Jews in 2020. Stephen joins Nish and Coco to discuss the fallout from the shocking attack on a synagogue in Manchester last week. The tri…

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99: Big Sauce (LIVE from The Ropetackle in Shoreham!) 1:16:26

1M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

By Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti

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Do Gooders 28:40

1M ago28:40

28:40

Ken receives some bad news that requires him to spend more time at home and Achi is forced to cover his role with unexpected, rather peculiar consequences. Meanwhile Harriett furiously searches for a way to plug a hole in the charity’s finances. Garrett Millerick’s ensemble sitcom Do Gooders returns for another series. The show takes us back behind…

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Nigel Planer - Young Once 58:00

1M ago58:00

58:00

Nigel Planer's new autobiography 'Young Once' is hitting the shelves and he joins us to chat about its creation. So tune in for tres bona tales from an amazing life! Nigel recalls working with Polari-speakers in his early theatre days and working on the creation of the Filthy Ralph character with Ben Elton - and a ton of killer non-Catflap anecdote…

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Decency or division: Starmer takes aim at Reform 55:32

1M ago55:32

55:32

It’s conference season, and at the Labour conference in Liverpool - flagshagging, snake-oil merchants and leadership jockeying - is it Keir Starmer’s final chance for a reset? Nish and Coco are joined by political journalist Zoë Grünewald. And later - as Trump reveals his plans for peace in Gaza, including a bizarre role for former PM Tony Blair - …

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Ria Lina Gets Forensic: Microneedling 14:29

1M ago14:29

14:29

Former-forensic-scientist-turned-stand-up-comedian Ria Lina examines the gap between the science we’re sold by the wellness industry and the science that’s done in a lab – particularly when it comes to treatments that boast anti-aging effects. This episode, she’s joined by comedian Geoff Norcott to see if Microneedling can make their faces look any…

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98: Alexei Land 1:04:53

1M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

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. TLDR: It's not. Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video version…

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Your loss, Zack’s gain? Polanski’s vision for the UK 56:46

1M ago56:46

56:46

Oh dear lefties… We just can’t stop tearing each other apart, huh? One short month into the evolution of the new political party experiment undertaken by independent MPs Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn - and the whole thing has descended into acrimony. After a weekend of legal threats, “your” party is suddenly seeming to be a house of cards built a…

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Glenn Moore's Almanac 28:46

2M ago28:46

28:46

Comedian Glenn Moore looks in his almanac at world events and what he was doing at the time. In this episode, a deadly spy operation causes Glenn to suspect his completely innocent Russian flatmate who just happens to have a novelty cigarette lighter in the shape of a gun. And not a novelty gun in the shape of a cigarette lighter. Perhaps best-know…

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97: The Das Kapital Podcast!! (with Nish Kumar) 1:09:27

2M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

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 to the video version of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your…

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Anger, Rage and Love - Trump’s visit to the UK and Tommy Robinson’s far right rally 52:09

2M ago52:09

52:09

It’s been a hellish week for our Disunited Kingdom. First Tommy Robinson mobilised ten of thousands in his ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march. Before we could recover from that toxic side show, the headline act arrived: President Trump. He was kept behind a ring of steel in Windsor where he enjoyed British brown nosing at its best from flatterers-in-chief, …

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John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: 2025 Special 44:36

2M ago44:36

44:36

2025's instalment of John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is forty-five minutes of the funniest things John thought of in the last year, performed by John and his regular cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan, with composer Susannah Pearse at the piano and Sally Stares on the cello. Please note that listening to …

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Liberated from Labour: Zarah Sultana and Bimini Bon-Boulash - Live! 1:00:55

2M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Chaos, what chaos? Rayner's out. The cabinet's reshuffled. The lurch to the right hasn't stopped. But in the words of Homer Simpson, could Keir Starmer's shit show be a "crisitunity" for the left? To tell us how we can seize this moment, Nish and Coco are joined by leftwing royalty - Zarah Sultana MP and Bimini Bon-Boulash - live at the London Podc…

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Icklewick FM 28:49

2M ago28:49

28:49

We return to Icklewick one year after the explosive events of Mischief Night. With Amy’s whereabouts still unknown and the rest of the team scattered, Chris has been struggling to keep Icklewick FM on the air from his home studio. Things are deffo looking bleak until he receives a mysterious call from Mainland Europe... Icklewick FM is created and …

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96: My Favourite Hulk (RIP Wilf) 1:07:04

2M ago1:07:04

1:07:04

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 the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video version of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail…

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Stop The Genocide! w/ Wael Al-Dahdouh, Jen Brister and Alexei Sayle 1:17:30

2M ago1:17:30

1:17:30

Pod Save the UK teamed up with Amnesty International UK for a powerful live recording to raise awareness and support to end the genocide in Gaza. Nish and Coco are joined by Palestinian journalist Wael Al-Dahdouh, Gaza Bureau Chief of Al Jazeera, who shares first-hand experiences of reporting under unimaginable circumstances in Gaza and the deadly …

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Room 101 with Paul Merton 28:20

2M ago28:20

28:20

Returning in its original one-to-one incarnation, Paul Merton interviews a variety of guests from the world of comedy and entertainment to find out what they would send to Room 101. This week Paul welcomes Richard Ayoade.By BBC Radio 4

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Friends of PSUK - Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club 49:40

2M ago49:40

49:40

PSUK is taking a week off - so we’re bringing you a podcast from some of our friends - Sara and Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club! In this first episode - PSUK’s very own Nish Kumar turns up to discuss the internet, vegetables, wet boyfriends and so much more! USEFUL LINKS Stop the Genocide Special W/ Amnesty International- Tuesday 2nd https://www.kingspl…

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The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala 2025 57:23

2M ago57:23

57:23

Comedy fans can catch the nominees for The Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 in this showcase for BBC Radio 4. Guaranteed to be packed with laughs, this special will be hosted by last year’s Best Comedy Show winner, Amy Gledhill. The prestigious awards is celebrating its 45th year and is recognising a Best Newcomer and a Best Show. In this gala, hosted …

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95: Ragnarok (LIVE at The Museum of Comedy) 1:07:52

3M ago1:07:52

1:07:52

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 Tories, David Lean and much more. 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/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your…

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Does the UK have a gambling problem? Out and about w/ Dawn Butler 55:22

3M ago55:22

55:22

High streets across the UK are being overwhelmed by betting shops. They gobble up £4.6 billion from punters every year - and local councils have almost no powers to block them. Labour MP Dawn Butler’s constituency, Brent East in North-West London, has 81 licensed enterprises alone. Jumping into “Betsy”, Dawn’s prized old-banger, Coco is taken out a…

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Stuart Mitchell's Cost of Dying 14:31

3M ago14:31

14:31

This first episode takes a cheeky look at the costs of end of life care and you might be surprised to find out just how pricey it is to pop your clogs! When it seems like everything is getting more expensive; comedian, former banker and serial funeral-organiser Stuart Mitchell breaks down the true Cost of Dying. Using his own experience Stuart aims…

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94: Four Weeks of Carnage (with Dr. Victoria Rose) 52:49

3M ago52:49

52:49

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 and reconstructive surgeries under increasingly difficult conditions - Dr. Victoria Rose. We discuss the difficult journey into Gaza, how her life back home has been affected and what the future might …

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Is the government inflaming protests on the left and right? 59:14

3M ago59:14

59:14

Three thousand riot police were put on standby after Friday was dubbed “anti-asylum day” by far-right organisers, with 14 protests scheduled nationwide outside of suspected asylum hotels. Tensions are high but with Keir Starmer constantly boasting about cracking down on “illegal” migrants - is the Government simply fanning the flames of unrest? The…

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Oliver Callan Bins the Border 28:29

3M ago28:29

28:29

Oliver Callan hosts a panel show in which comedians from both sides of the Irish border and Britain imagine what a united Ireland would look like if it ever happened. This week, Oliver Callan is joined by Neil Delamere, Alison Spittle, John Meagher and Ashley Storrie to debate a new national flag, who the head of state might be and the official, na…

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Is criticism of the Online Safety Act actually right wing? 1:00:07

3M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

This week - we’re talking about the internet, Coco’s proclivities toward the disembodied voice of Pedro Pascal and Nish’s struggles to find any time to work on himself. Strap in - it’s a juicy one. Nish and Coco are joined by technology journalist Chris Stokel-Walker to make sense of the UK’s new online safety laws - which restrict access to harmfu…

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Crybabies Present... 29:01

3M ago29:01

29:01

Jeremy Moleskine is the biggest writer in bawdy greetings cards. So when his car veers off the road, his number one fan is on hand to nurse him back to health. But when R&R turns into B&B (belittling and bludgeoning), Jeremy’s agent must track him down with the help of incarcerated lunatic, Clinton Scards. Brace yourself for a psychological thrille…

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93: Oh, No! NOT THEM! (with Lise Mayer LIVE at The Museum of Comedy) 1:07:04

3M ago1:07:04

1:07:04

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 made, the early days of The Comic Strip, Linda's aunt Amy, what position Alexei would hold in Jeremy and Zarah's new government. They also taste test the range of soft drinks by the Palestine Cola co…

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