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The Alexei Sayle Podcast

The Alexei Sayle Podcast

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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 Archive (http://www.andyhollingworth.com) Music by Tarboosh Records (http://www.instagram.com/tarbooshrecords) The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti (http://www.linktr.ee/talalaban)
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Finlay Christie joins me to talk about the craziest of all the philosophers, Diogenes. From bullying Plato to defecating in public, the original cynic was as wild as they come. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. …
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Dimitri Bakanov joins me to discuss one of history's most infamous figures, Joseph Stalin. Very interesting chatting to Dimitri about this as someone who was actually born in The Soviet Union before it disbanded. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extr…
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This weeks episode is with my good mate Rob Mulholland. He wanted to talk about the weird experiments and covert operations intelligence agencies have launched and I decided to narrow it down to the role of LSD and operation MK Ultra where the CIA drugged people with LSD to test things like mind control. It's the kind of thing you think is a wild c…
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John Meagher becomes our first return guest! Another awesome pick by John as we chat about the amazing Roger Casement. A man known as the Irish Indiana Jones, who bravely challenged the evils of his time. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for pe…
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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 Soho Theatre came to a bitter end thanks to the slander and false accusations made by the CAA, Soho Theatre and gullible journalists - despite all the eye-witness reports and blatant absurdity of the c…
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This week my guest was Ben Pope. Ben chose to talk about the great Roman poet Ovid who was alive during arguably the most pivotal moment in all Roman history. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp…
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Part 2 of our episode on the First Crusade. This was a especially long one so we've cut it into part 1 and 2. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-weekly-ex…
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The A-Z of Leftist Politics is back! This time Alexei sits with Fred Weston to discuss his organisation (Revolutionary Communist International) and the history and future of communism in general. Visit their website marxist.com to find out more. We have a new bike ride out - Cycling to Gaza with Alexei Sayle. Watch it here! Help those in Gaza by vi…
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Horatio Gould joins Khalid to talk about the First Crusade. This was a especially long one so we've cut it into part 1 and 2. Part 2 will be released next week as episode 22 Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. htt…
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Unusual episode this week as I made a guest appearance on the Alexei Sayle Podcast. We basically recorded an episode of Comedians Talking History and decided to cross post it. The beginning of this episode has Alexei asking questions about myself and my comedy but feel free to skip ahead to the history stuff if that's what you so desire. Receive su…
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This week we are joined by archaeologist-turned-comedian Khalid Winter from the podcast Comedians Talking History. After learning a bit about him, Khalid tells Alexei and Talal all about the Kronstadt rebellion in 1921. Khalid's podcast features a different comedian each week and they cover topics chosen by the guest. Check it out wherever you get …
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Tom from the Dead Men Talking Podcast joins Khalid to talk about 9/11. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-weekly-extras Comedians Talking History https://…
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The King of Bootle Rob Thomas joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Liverpool legends, The Beatles. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talki…
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Kathryn Mather joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Suffragette leader Charlotte Despard. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-histor…
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Jordan Ducharme joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Residential Schools in Canada. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-week…
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Doctor Edmund Griffiths joins Alexei to discuss a realistic and pragmatic approach for the left to have an effective role in British politics moving forward. Enough messing around... Let's Get Organised! Help those in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and…
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Faizan Shah joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about The Indus Valley Civilisation. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-weekly-e…
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Tom Lawrinson joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Hadrian's Wall. Probably the second most famous wall in the world after that one in China. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. http…
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Alfie Carter joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about the infamous Guy Fawkes. The most famous of the plotters behind Britain's biggest ever assassination attempt. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want …
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Freddy Quinne joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Coco Chanel. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-weekly-extras Comedians …
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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 we don't hold back when it comes to Alexei's oeuvre! Enjoy! Get Ellen's brilliant new book "Screen Deep: How film and TV can solve racism and save the world" here - https://linktr.ee/screen_deep Help those …
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Sussex local Alex Petrovic joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about The Battle of Hastings. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-…
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Elaine Fellows joins Khalid to talk about Kate Warne. The first female detective in America who joined the famous Pinkerton detective agency and even foiled a plot to assassinate one of the most important presidents in history. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a to…
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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, Talal and Wilf talk Doctor Who, The Thick of It, winning an Oscar and the highs and lows of fame and success. Help those in need in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Become a Patron here to support the show …
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Dan Tiernan joins Khalid to talk about the history of magic from Ancient Egypt to David Blaine sitting in a box. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-weekly…
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Erik Pohl joins Khalid to talk about the first convicts to arrive in Australia and the remarkable stories of some of those people. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talk…
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Journalist Nooruddean Choudry joins comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Sam Wild, the working class builder from Manchester who became a commander of the international brigades during the Spanish Civil War. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a tota…
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Rich Wilson joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Tazio Nuvolari. The Greatest Racecar Driver of all time. We had an audio issue and had to switch to the back up audio towards the end of the episode so apologies for that and I hope it doesn't affect your experience too much! Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, a…
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Michael Mannion joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Edward VI. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to every episode. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-weekly-extras Comedians Talking History …
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John Meagher joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about The Pirate Queen of Ireland, Grace O'Malley. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to every episode. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-weekly-ex…
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Happy New Year dear listeners! We come to you with a special episode featuring the brilliant author and professor of humanities at Birkbeck University, Jacqueline Rose as she applies her great psychoanalytic mind to the current situation in Gaza and, specifically, what makes a zionist tick. Please enjoy and keep talking about Palestine! Help those …
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Jamie Hutchinson joins fellow UK comedian and former archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Oscar Wilde. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to every episode. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-weekly-extras Comedians Tal…
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Matt Richardson joins fellow UK comedian and former archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Cleopatra. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to every episode. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-weekly-extras Comedians Talkin…
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Dean Coughlin and Amy Le Owens join fellow UK comedian and former archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about The Terracotta Army. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to every episode. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-weekly…
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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, little one! You can have them one at a time. This first stocking is full of Peter's early life up in Glasgow. How he went from art student to punk band to movie star. In a few days time, if you're very, …
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Adam Broomberg returns! The South African, Jewish artist updates us on his journey as a Palestine activist living in Germany, we discuss the censorship of anti-zionism in Germany and we also check in with ourselves and explore how this is impacting us all emotionally. Support Palestine Action by visiting palestineaction.org Help those in need in Ga…
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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, anti-semitism and her pretty impressive life story. Support Palestine Action by visiting palestineaction.org Help those in need in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Send your fan art, thoughts and questions…
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Free Palestine! This episode we welcome AJ from Palestine Action to discuss the direct methods they use to interrupt the manufacturing and distribution of arms to Israel, the current situation in Palestine and, of course, Chinese philosophy... Support Palestine Action by visiting palestineaction.org Help those in need in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk…
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Alexei and Talal welcome anarchist lawyer Richard Parry to the podcast to discuss his excellent book The Bonnot Gang: The Story of the French Illegalists - a true story about French anarchists in the early 20th Century. Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or…
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