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Alexei and Talal welcome future double-Oscar-winner Tom Mayhew to the show to discuss the current state of comedy, the role of the comedian as political influencer and the perception and opportunities of the lower classes in society and entertainment.
We also explore a lot of Alexei's history in comedy (and hip-hop) and debate whether Linda should get her own show.
Tom is a brilliant, left-wing comic currently making big waves in the scene. Series 2 of Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum comes out on BBC Radio 4 on Wednesday 13th July 2022.
Tune in and show him some love on Twitter - @TomMayhew
Be sure to catch his show at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022 if you're passing through!
Send your fan art, questions and friendship applications to [email protected]
Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast - 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
We also explore a lot of Alexei's history in comedy (and hip-hop) and debate whether Linda should get her own show.
Tom is a brilliant, left-wing comic currently making big waves in the scene. Series 2 of Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum comes out on BBC Radio 4 on Wednesday 13th July 2022.
Tune in and show him some love on Twitter - @TomMayhew
Be sure to catch his show at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022 if you're passing through!
Send your fan art, questions and friendship applications to [email protected]
Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast - 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
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