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  

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  

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  

Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti talk 1966, 2026, 2025 and 1981 in that order.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  

This week Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti also discuss Satanism, American Imperialism, pacifism and unfair, Gary Stevenson criticism. They also add The Comic Strip and Whoops Apocalypse to the official Alexei Sayle filmography ranking and Alexei doesn't tell a Robin Williams story. 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  

Molly Crabapple (author of the brilliant Here Where We Live Is Our Country - link below!) joins Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti to discuss the real history of European Jews in the 19th Century. In particular, The Bund - a group who defied the Zionist mission in favour of unity, pride, socialism and determination. Get Molly's book here.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  

Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti also discuss the inevitable humiliation or Keir Starmer, Ben Elton's distorted memories and American TV's portrayal of the UK. 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  

This week we're bringing you a special peek behind the Patreon curtain and releasing the latest episode of Alexei Reacts! from behind the paywall! To watch the video for free please head to patreon.com/alexeisaylepodcast or just click here!If you like what you see, please consider joining the Patreon for as little as £3 a month to support your favourite progressive, Marxist, pro-Palestine podcast! Enjoy! xPre-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  

Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti also discuss electric cars, the police and whether The Young Ones ended too soon.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  

Alexei and Talal are back after a brief hiatus. They discuss the reason for the break, Letter to Brezhnev and violence on TV. 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.Get tickets to see Alexei in conversation at the Rik Mayall Festival in Droitwich Spa, 5th June here!Talal will be performing at Stand Up For Gaza in Brighton on June 7th - 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