41: The Right Kind of Jew (with Jenny Manson)

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 visiting map.org.uk Become a Patron here 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 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 Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

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 your podcasts, it's great! 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 more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to [email protected] Please 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 Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

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 more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to [email protected] Please 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 Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

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 in need 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 more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to [email protected] Please 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 Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

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 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 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 Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

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 in need in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to [email protected] Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

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, very good, you will receive your second serving of Mr. Capaldi.... Enjoy x Help those in need in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to [email protected] Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

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 Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to [email protected] Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

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 to [email protected] Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

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 Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to [email protected] Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive