Best Talal Karkouti Podcasts (2025)

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80: Spirit Combat (LIVE) 1:03:40

3h ago1:03:40

1:03:40

This live show was performed at the Museum of Comedy, London on Thursday 24th April 2025. Alexei and Talal discussed getting swindled, how to properly distribute pizza amongst the homeless, reality TV and space travel. Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video version of the podcast, live episodes and more - pat…

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79: Mutual Borefest (with Tadhg Hickey) 1:02:44

8d ago1:02:44

1:02:44

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 just a big shart. 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, thoug…

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78: Guildford/Basingstoke 1:15:40

15d ago1:15:40

1:15:40

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 Sayle Film Club features our discussion of 1981's Mephisto. Check out Reshad Hurree's incredible hand-forged knives here! Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video ver…

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77: Kungfusional 52:02

22d ago52:02

52:02

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 supporters... 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 …

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76: Then He Died 1:03:17

29d ago1:03:17

1:03:17

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 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 alexeisaylepo…

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75: Sayle-O & Breezewell 1:12:25

1M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

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 Eddie episode 1, child-safety public service films and Bob Dylan. Check out Chris' in-depth research on Alexei's maternal ancestry here - https://merseysidebiographypages.weebly.com/alexei-sayle.html Be a …

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74: Molly 1:13:47

2M ago1:13:47

1:13:47

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 actors. 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 que…

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73: Revolutionary Cats (with Jess Barnard) 1:47:52

2M ago1:47:52

1:47:52

In addition to our regular yam sesh, Alexei welcomes Jess Barnard to the show to discuss navigating the Labour ranks whilst maintaining a leftist/socialist agenda. Some great cat content this week too (especially for the Patreon subscribers)! Send us your questions/comments on the movies Quick Change (1990) and Saturday Night (2024) for next week's…

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72: Vituperative 1:04:33

2M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

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 week's Alexei Sayle Film Club. Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, t…

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71: Intrinsically Political (with Sami Abu Wardeh) 1:04:13

2M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Alexei and Talal welcome the wonderfully talented Sami Abu Wardeh to discuss life as a Palestinian comedian, how the comedy industry reacted to genocide and how many megaphones a leftist politician needs to make a good point. Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - …

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70: Bastards with Combovers 1:09:09

3M ago1:09:09

1:09:09

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 of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to [email protected] Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or…

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69: The Alta Kakas 1:06:22

3M ago1:06:22

1:06:22

Alexei and Talal are yamming about recording audiobooks, how our leaders make us worse people, auctioning off our last Lego Alexei and this months film club film, 1968's If.... Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art,…

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68: Trusty Arabian Sidekick 1:07:36

3M ago1:07:36

1:07:36

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...." before next week's Alexei Sayle Film Club! Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcas…

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67: Now, Ceasefire? 1:06:02

3M ago1:06:02

1:06:02

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 live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to [email protected] Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Po…

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66: The Flying Saylovskis 1:08:18

4M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Alexei and Talal have a mega yam session. Yammerings include: fighting capitalism through community, life as an actor and Australia. Also, the third instalment of The Alexei Sayle Film Club! Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send…

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65: Soundtrack to a Coup d'État (with Andrew Feinstein) 1:03:50

4M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Alexei sits down for a conversation with activist, author and politician Andrew Feinstein. They discuss his history as an MP under Nelson Mandela in South Africa, how the arts helped combat apartheid, how his electoral campaign helped embarrass Keir Starmer and his constant fight against the most corrupt trade in the world - the arms industry. Buy …

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64: Communism Schmommunism 1:11:51

4M ago1:11:51

1:11:51

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 what percentage Alexei is a socialist and a very special Christmas quiz! Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patr…

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63: Pangolin 1:03:42

4M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

**DISCLAIMER - This was recorded on Wednesday 10th December and is not a source of accurate reporting about the ongoing, evolving events in Syria. Don’t give us no guff! Syrians have suffered decades of torment and deserve to celebrate and have their voices heard.** Alexei and Talal yam about Syria, Sandwich Bar, The Observer and Alexei announces t…

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62: Frestonia 1:06:10

5M ago1:06:10

1:06:10

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 with our discussion on Withnail & I! Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your f…

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61: Do They Know They're Evil? 1:11:00

5M ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Alexei and Talal have a yam about planes, yachts, doomsday billionaires and Bruce Willis. Support Palestine and enjoy some theatre by attending Cutting the Tightrope at Arcola Theatre Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your f…

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60: Autogyro 1:03:20

5M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Alexei and Talal yammer on about aircrafts, Welsh train announcements, Jeremy Clarkson and The Big Breakfast. Also, Wilf says hi! Here's some links for you: Cutting the Tightrope at Arcola Theatre Stand up for Gaza, Lebanon & Sudan Stop The War Xmas Fundraiser ...and, as a special treat, here's Alexei talking to Lily Savage (Paul O'Grady) on The Bi…

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59: Tennis Ball on a Stick 58:42

5M ago58:42

58:42

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 career. WATCH Talal and his fellow funny Arabs and raise money for Gaza, Lebanon & Sudan https://artscanteen.com/event/stand-up-for-palestine-lebanon-sudan/ ATTEND THE Stop The War Xmas Fundraiser: http…

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58: Trumpet 1:07:02

6M ago1:07:02

1:07:02

Alexei and Talal talk the US election, Victorian lesbian romps, finding happiness and going back to Liverpool. This episode also features the inaugural Alexei Sayle Film Club with 2014's Edge of Tomorrow! Link for new series recordings of Sandwich Bar below! BE THERE when Alexei records his new Sandwich Bar episodes! https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandt…

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57: Total Brake Failure!!! 1:14:21

6M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

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 talk upcoming gigs (links below), Palestine and answer some listener questions! You've got homework, dear listener! Watch 2014's Edge of Tomorrow starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt before you listen …

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56: The Siege (with Ben Macintyre) 1:24:53

7M ago1:24:53

1:24:53

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 all about the 1980 Iranian embassy siege where 6 terrorists took over the London embassy for 6 days holding dozens of people hostage... including Talal's dad! Bombs! SAS! Heroes! Villains! Thatcher! …

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55: Reaching for Perfection (with Lenny Henry) 1:18:22

7M ago1:18:22

1:18:22

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, Tiswas and OTT, Lenny's brief stint in Hollywood and diversity in entertainment. And Wilf's cat acupuncturist swings by... obviously. Stick around till the end for some depressing conversation about world n…

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80: Spirit Combat (LIVE) 1:03:40

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79: Mutual Borefest (with Tadhg Hickey) 1:02:44

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78: Guildford/Basingstoke 1:15:40

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77: Kungfusional 52:02

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76: Then He Died 1:03:17

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75: Sayle-O & Breezewell 1:12:25

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74: Molly 1:13:47

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73: Revolutionary Cats (with Jess Barnard) 1:47:52

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72: Vituperative 1:04:33

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71: Intrinsically Political (with Sami Abu Wardeh) 1:04:13

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70: Bastards with Combovers 1:09:09

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69: The Alta Kakas 1:06:22

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68: Trusty Arabian Sidekick 1:07:36

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67: Now, Ceasefire? 1:06:02

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66: The Flying Saylovskis 1:08:18

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65: Soundtrack to a Coup d'État (with Andrew Feinstein) 1:03:50

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64: Communism Schmommunism 1:11:51

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63: Pangolin 1:03:42

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62: Frestonia 1:06:10

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61: Do They Know They're Evil? 1:11:00

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60: Autogyro 1:03:20

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59: Tennis Ball on a Stick 58:42

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58: Trumpet 1:07:02

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57: Total Brake Failure!!! 1:14:21

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56: The Siege (with Ben Macintyre) 1:24:53

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55: Reaching for Perfection (with Lenny Henry) 1:18:22