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John Cooper Clarke on touring with the Buzzcocks, meeting Chuck Berry, and inspiring the Arctic Monkeys
4 november 2026 · 1 uur 20 min
In this episode, Louis speaks with the Poet Laureate of Punk, the Bard of Salford, the Doctor: performance poet John Cooper Clarke. The pair discuss John’s time touring with the Buzzcocks, meeting Chuck Berry backstage, and how his poetry inspired Alex Turner to form Arctic Monkeys. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Book: Have It, John Cooper Clarke (2026)
https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/john-cooper-clarke/have-it/9781037404191
Book: I Wanna Be Yours, John Cooper Clarke (2020)
https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/john-cooper-clarke/i-wanna-be-yours/9781509896127
Advert: Honey Monster & John Cooper Clarke (1988)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ced-0BwY9E
Poem: A Subaltern’s Love Song, John Betjeman (1940)
https://allpoetry.com/A-Subaltern's-Love-Song
Poem: Slough, John Betjeman (1937)
https://allpoetry.com/poem/8493391-Slough-by-Sir-John-Betjeman
Song: That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore, The Smiths (1985)
https://open.spotify.com/track/48veRDsAEBOJJnVnnabV99
Poem: Evidently Chickentown, John Cooper Clarke (1980)
https://open.spotify.com/track/3bJxvUhRN4nJgab71HkIjc
TV Show: The Sopranos (1999-2007)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0141842/
Poem: TWAT, John Cooper Clarke (1979)
https://open.spotify.com/track/0yEZiblovbuepAogvzSe2w
Poem: I Wanna Be Yours, John Cooper Clarke (1982)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2etRijq79Wz2U9TIy9ZpdM
Song: I Wanna Be Yours, Arctic Monkeys (2013)
https://open.spotify.com/track/5XeFesFbtLpXzIVDNQP22n
Film: House of Usher (1960)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053925/
Book: Tales of Mystery & Imagination, Edgar Allen Poe (1839)
https://wordsworth-editions.com/product/tales-of-mystery-and-imagination/
Book: Les Fleurs du Mal, Charles Baudelaire (1857)
https://dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/books/the-flowers-of-evil-les-fleurs-du-mal/
Poem: The Man Who Didn’t Love Elvis, John Cooper Clarke (2018)
https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/john-cooper-clarke/the-luckiest-guy-alive/9781509896066
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Naomi Klein discusses the dangers of data centres, Steve Bannon’s hip hop musical and why our tech overlords want to be edgelords
28 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
Louis sits down with writer, activist and filmmaker Naomi Klein. They discuss Steve Bannon’s hip hop musical, why data centres are so dangerous, and the tech overlords/edgelords that inspired her latest book, End Times Fascism. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Book: End Times Fascism, Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor (2026)
https://naomiklein.org/end-times-fascism/
Book: Doppelganger, Naomi Klein (2023)
https://naomiklein.org/doppelganger/
Interview: The full-length interview with Elon Musk, The Economist (2026)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuoqKYxDHVc
Play: The Thing I Am, Steve Bannon (1996-1997)
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/17/opinion/sunday/steve-bannon-hip-hop-shakespeare-rewrite-coriolanus.html
Podcast: Bannon’s WarRoom (2019-present)
https://open.spotify.com/show/0WyF2LaTcrpWfrTIeKjs1L
Book: No Logo, Naomi Klein (1999)
https://naomiklein.org/no-logo/
Song: Heart of Glass, Blondie (1979)
https://open.spotify.com/track/4v2rkl1mC3zVAz0nXMx9r4
Documentary: Bowling for Columbine (2002)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0310793/
Credits:
Producer: Tom Fuller
Senior Assistant Producer: Maisie Ellen Williams
Junior Production Manager: Rosie Pender
Production Executive: Francesca Bassett
Original Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Video Editor: Scott Edwards
Audio Editor: Tom Guest
Series Producer: Millie Chu
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify.
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Vinnie Jones on getting sober, mediating with Steven Seagal, and the Gazza incident
21 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 21 min
Louis is back on the road, this time to visit actor, footballer and professional hard man Vinnie Jones at his Sussex farm. The pair discuss Vinnie’s journey to sobriety, a bizarre standoff with Steven Seagal, and the real story behind those photos with Paul ‘Gazza’ Gascoigne. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
TV Show: The Gentlemen, (2024-present)
https://www.netflix.com/title/81437051
Book: A Kestrel for a Knave, Barry Hines (1968)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-kestrel-for-a-knave/barry-hines/9780141184982
Film: Kes, (1969)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064541/
Film: My Cousin Vinny, (1992)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104952/
Film: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, (1998)
https://www.netflix.com/title/16944044
Film: Snatch, (2000)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0208092/
Film: Year One, (2009)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1045778/
Film: Swordfish, (2001)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0244244/
Producer: Millie Chu
Senior Assistant Producer: Maisie Ellen Williams
Assistant Producer: Andy Cook
Junior Production Manager: Rosie Pender
Production Executive: Francesca Bassett
Original Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Video Editor: Scott Edwards
Audio Editor: Tom Guest
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify.
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Jon Ronson discusses culture wars, the ‘superbug’ of shamelessness, and his encounters with ‘unravelling men’
14 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
Louis is joined in our brand-new studio by writer, documentarian and creative doppelganger Jon Ronson. Jon tells Louis all about delving into culture wars, how public shaming has created a ‘superbug’ of shamelessness, and the cast of ‘unravelling men’ in his new book, The Castle. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Book: The Castle, Jon Ronson (2026)
https://jonronson.com/book/the-castle/
Book: Them, Jon Ronson (2001)
https://jonronson.com/book/them/
TV Episode: Finding Frances, Nathan For You, Comedy Central (2017)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7277634/
TV Show: The Ronson Mission, Channel 4 (1993)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1235493/
Book: So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed, Jon Ronson (2015)
https://jonronson.com/book/so-youve-been-publicly-shamed/
Podcast: Things Fell Apart (2021-2026)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m002j8rl
Book: The Dice Man, Luke Rhinehart (1971)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-dice-man/luke-rhinehart/9780006513902
Article: Something is Wrong on the Internet, James Bridle, Medium (2017)
https://medium.com/@jamesbridle/something-is-wrong-on-the-internet-c39c471271d2
Documentary: Stanley Kubrick’s Boxes (2006)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1263704/
Documentary: Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere (2026)
https://www.netflix.com/title/81920687
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Senior Assistant Producer: Maisie Ellen Williams
Junior Production Manager: Rosie Pender
Production Executive: Francesca Bassett
Original Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Video Editor: Scott Edwards
Audio Editor: Tom Guest
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify.
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Guess who's back...
8 oktober 2026 · 1 min
Double the episodes...double the fun. Lees meer
Join Louis weekly from the 14th October for more episodes of The Louis Theroux Podcast.
Watch exclusively on Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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S8 EP9: Mo Gilligan on being quoted by Drake, his surprising shopping addiction, and eating fried chicken for 28 days straight
4 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
In the final episode of the season, Louis speaks to comedian, presenter and documentarian Mo Gilligan. Mo tells Louis about how Drake became a fan of his comedy, his surprising shopping addiction, and his experience eating fried chicken for 28 days for his new documentary, Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, available to watch on Netflix from 5th August. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Documentary: Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy – Netflix (2026)
https://www.netflix.com/title/81920949
Documentary: Mo Gilligan: Black, British and Funny – Channel 4 (2020)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21042684/
Video: Different Types of Grime MCs | Mo Gilligan (2016)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZzVlXCgCCA
TV Show: The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan – Channel 4 (2019 - 2023)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPj_cyCGQqc
TV Show: Drunk History – Comedy Central (2015 - 2017)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHHcQWkLnprc91qHlm6zef9qJu1f-aPf
TV Show: The Big Narstie Show – Channel 4 (2018 - 2022)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlHfycloeQg
Podcast: The Harry Hill Show (2026 - present)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/74xrDtkcXeOfVUFMcly9kE?si=1e1d4d0b663945e0
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Beth Johnstone
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify
www.mindhouse.co.uk
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S8 EP8: Gary Stevenson discusses his Mormon upbringing, sparring with Rory Stewart and why a wealth tax could save the economy
28 juli 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
Louis is joined in the Spotify studio by author, YouTuber and inequality economist Gary Stevenson. Gary tells Louis about growing up in a Mormon family, his disagreement with Rory Stewart, and why he thinks a wealth tax could solve financial inequality. Lees meer
Please note this episode was recorded before Gary announced he was stepping back from his YouTube channel.
Warnings: Strong language.
Links/Attachments:
Documentary: How to Get Filthy Rich with Gary Stevenson (2026) - Channel 4
https://www.channel4.com/programmes/how-to-get-filthy-rich-with-gary-stevenson
Book: The Trading Game, Gary Stevenson (2024)
https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/455809/the-trading-game-by-stevenson-gary/9781802062731
Podcast: The Rest is Politics: 144. Gary Stevenson: From Teenage Drug Dealer to Millionaire Trader (2025)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vfmQmoA9frvGh5aRQvZLi
Book: Politics on the Edge, Rory Stewart (2024)
https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/442034/politics-on-the-edge-by-stewart-rory/9781529922868
TV Show: That Mitchell and Webb Look (2006-2010) - Channel 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h242eDB84zY
Video: “I'm QUITTING!" Gary Stevenson vs Piers Morgan On Wealth, Economic Growth & Elon Musk (2026) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLmFZBB3Apw
Article: Gary Stevenson may have been Citi’s most profitable trader… in developed market foreign exchange (2026) - Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/5c48b680-daf6-40d2-9522-ad997eb07b63
Video: How COVID-19 MAKES the Rich Richer - Gary EXPLAINS the theory (2020)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiblHqbpXHs
Article: The Sunday Times Rich List (2026)
https://www.thetimes.com/sunday-times-rich-list
Play: Poet In Da Corner, Debris Stevenson (2018)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2QDC46EK9W1ndEyFbFkabH
Play: My Brother’s a Genius, Debris Stevenson (2026)
https://www.nyt.org.uk/get-tickets/my-brothers-a-genius-london
Credits:
Producer: Tom Fuller
Researcher: Beth Johnstone
Senior Assistant Producer: Maisie …
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S8 EP7: Olivia Wilde on the pitfalls of long-term love, her unusual family name, and the 'garbage disposal' of tabloid media
21 juli 2026 · 1 uur 20 min
Today, Louis speaks to actor, director and renaissance woman Olivia Wilde. Following the release of her film The Invite, the pair discuss the secrets to a healthy relationship, her unusual family name, and her experience in the 'garbage disposal' of tabloid media. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Film: The Invite (2026)
https://a24films.com/films/the-invite
Film: I Want Your Sex (2026)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32332915/
Film: Booksmart (2019)
https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81061054
Film: Don’t Worry Darling (2022)
https://www.netflix.com/title/81592177
Documentary: Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere (2026)
https://www.netflix.com/title/81920687
Book: The Happy Prince and Other Tales, Oscar Wilde (1888)
https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/31359/the-happy-prince-and-other-stories-by-wilde-oscar/9780241776285
Book: Mating in Captivity, Esther Perel (2006)
https://www.estherperel.com/mating-in-captivity
Podcast: Where Should We Begin? (2017 – present)
https://open.spotify.com/show/3fKOTwtnX5oZLaiNntKWAV
Advert: Dinner With the Russians, Cockburn’s Special Reserve (1980)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17rOl7i55ag
Book: Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell (1949)
https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/books-by-orwell/nineteen-eighty-four/
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Production Assistant: Artemis Chu
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify
www.mindhouse.co.uk
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S8 EP6: Mike D discusses breaking rap into the mainstream, the infamous hydraulic penis, and disbanding the Beastie Boys
14 juli 2026 · 1 uur 16 min
Louis sits down with Grammy award-winning rapper, producer and former Beastie Boy Mike D. Speaking ahead of the release of his first solo album, Thank You, Mike tells Louis about breaking rap into the mainstream, the mechanics behind the Beastie Boys’ 20 foot hydraulic penis, and breaking up the band after Adam Yauch’s death. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Song: Rapture, Blondie (1980)
https://open.spotify.com/track/1hQr0D1ZXbGHFcWLhusijv
Book: Everybody’s Fly, Fat Five Freddy with Mark Rozzo (2026)
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775871/everybodys-fly-by-fab-5-freddy-with-mark-rozzo/
Song: Cooky Puss, Beastie Boys (1983)
https://open.spotify.com/track/7DZSImZVNfImxqehwNtPuB
Song: Rapper’s Delight, Sugarhill Gang (1979)
https://open.spotify.com/track/7sZDbHZiuHEzS00vzCuhqS
Song: Good Times, Chic (1979)
https://open.spotify.com/track/0PQFPcSK1gnBGlbV4CZCG0
Song: The Message, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five (1982)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4dEczweFPXeLMMVD1zIdi7
Song: Sucker M.C.’s, Run-D.M.C. (1983)
https://open.spotify.com/track/3hx5R8nOKu5zvhlfDNSIQC
Album: Licensed to Ill, Beastie Boys (1986)
https://open.spotify.com/album/11oR0ZuqB3ucZwb5TGbZxb
Radio Show: The Goon Show (1951-1960) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0072vdz
Film: National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077975/
Film: Caddyshack (1980)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080487/
Album: Paul’s Boutique, Beastie Boys (1989)
https://open.spotify.com/album/1kmyirVya5fRxdjsPFDM05
Song: Shadrach, Beastie Boys (1989)
https://open.spotify.com/track/1vIJBVsuMouxSuDxRtTaYI
Album: Hello Nasty, Beastie Boys (1998)
https://open.spotify.com/album/1HhBu55aklCwIus7KffIji
Song: Intergalactic, Beastie Boys (1998)
https://open.spotify.com/track/5fpizYGbi5IQoEraj6FP0R
Song: What We Got, Mike D (2026)
https://open.spotify.com/track/3UeGo2iTVN98fWW96iRL5p
Song: Switch Up, Mike D (2026)
https://open.spoti…
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S8 EP5: Melanie C on Spiceworld, comparing muscles with Arnold Schwarzenegger and why she’ll always be a Spice Girl
7 juli 2026 · 1 uur 15 min
In this episode, Louis speaks to singer, songwriter and Spice Girl Melanie C. Speaking ahead of the 30th anniversary of Wannabe, Melanie and Louis discuss deleted Spiceworld scenes, showing off her guns to Arnold Schwarzenegger and why there’s no such thing as a ‘former’ Spice Girl. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Song: Wannabe, Spice Girls (1996)
https://open.spotify.com/track/1Je1IMUlBXcx1Fz0WE7oPT
Song: I’m So Excited, The Pointer Sisters (1984)
https://open.spotify.com/track/3moCFGH9twneH0SHMNeeCt
TV Show: Friends – NBC (1994-2004)
https://www.netflix.com/title/70153404
Song: Say You’ll Be There, Spice Girls (1996)
https://open.spotify.com/track/1yTQ39my3MoNROlFw3RDNy
Book: Who I Am, Mel C (2023)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/who-i-am/melanie-c/9781802793383
Film: Spice World (1997)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120185/
Album: Sweat, Mel C (2026)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZrlQz1UiDn1pCThyICAeD
If you've been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, visit spotify.com/resources.
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Researcher: Mark Maughan
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify
www.mindhouse.co.uk
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S8 EP4: Cara Delevingne discusses getting sober, engagement rumours, and being Karl Lagerfeld's muse
30 juni 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
Louis is joined in the Spotify studio by model, actress, musician and owner of the world’s best eyebrows, Cara Delevingne. Cara tells Louis about the moment she knew she had to get sober, engagement rumours, and being Karl Lagerfeld's muse. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Song: I Forgot, Cara Delevingne (2026)
https://open.spotify.com/track/02zcxkBgtRdpHovTLgJRl1
Song: Out of My Head, Cara Delevingne (2026)
https://open.spotify.com/track/5ExQZsB1FkAemKYykuvDUv
Film: Paper Towns (2015)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3622592/
Film: Suicide Squad (2016)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1386697/
Film: London Fields (2018)
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/london_fields
If you've been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, visit spotify.com/resources.
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Researcher: Maan Al-Yasiri
Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify
www.mindhouse.co.uk
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S8 EP3: Andrew Callaghan on the ‘cancelverse’, lizard people, and whether he’s being sued by Melania Trump
23 juni 2026 · 1 uur 26 min
In this episode, Louis speaks with gonzo journalist and fellow gangly documentarian Andrew Callaghan. The pair discuss Andrew’s life after cancellation, whether lizard people run the world, and his legal issues with Melania Trump. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Film: This Place Rules (2022) - HBO
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23950956/
Video: Flat Earth Conference (2020) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H110vCGvTmM
Video: Minneapolis Protest (2021) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZPeD2miyF8
Film: Dear Kelly (2025)
https://www.dearkellyfilm.com/
Video: Hunter Biden Returns (2025) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4WCtYDtgbM
Song: Because I Got High, Afroman (2000)
https://open.spotify.com/track/0rRboI6IRuGx56Dq3UdYY4
Article: A Full Guide the sexual misconduct allegations against YouTuber Andrew Callaghan (2022) - NPR
https://www.npr.org/2023/01/20/1149748975/a-full-guide-to-the-sexual-misconduct-allegations-against-youtuber-andrew-callag
Video: In Response (2022) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQt3TgIo5e8
Video: Clavicular Interview (2026) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_6mni6k0Zw
Video: Nick Shirley Interview (2026) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IrMqA3fVO0
TV Show: Da Ali G Show - Ali G Interviews Donald Trump (2003) - HBO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lau6sqyRku0
Film: The Settlers (2023) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002bm1y
Article: Trolls for Trump (2016) - The New Yorker
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/10/31/trolls-for-trump
If you've been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, visit spotify.com/resources.
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify
www.mindhouse.co.uk
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S8 EP2: Marco Pierre White discusses his rift with Gordon Ramsay, retiring from cooking, and having lunch with Margaret Thatcher
16 juni 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
Louis is joined in the Spotify studio by celebrity chef and enfant terrible of the culinary world, Marco Pierre White. Marco tells Louis about his complicated history with Gordon Ramsay, the moment he walked away from his three Michelin stars, and dining out with Margaret and Dennis Thatcher. Lees meer
Warnings: Very strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Instagram Video: McMarco, Marco Pierre White (2026)
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUNvNxOjVnW/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Art Film: Andy Warhol Eating a Hamburger, Jørgen Leth (1982)
https://channel.louisiana.dk/video/jorgen-leth-andy-warhol-eating-hamburger
Book: The Devil in the Kitchen, Marco Pierre White & James Steen (2006)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-devil-in-the-kitchen/marco-pierre-white/james-steen/9780752881614
Book: White Heat, Marco Pierre White (1990)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/white-heat-25/marco-pierre-white/9781845339906
Book: Humble Pie, Gordon Ramsay (2006)
https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/humble-pie-gordon-ramsay?variant=32544979517518
TV Show: Hell’s Kitchen (2005-present) - ITV
https://www.itv.com/watch/hells-kitchen/1a5021
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Researcher: Mark Maughan
Editor: Tom Fuller
Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify
www.mindhouse.co.uk
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S8 EP1: Gary Lineker on England’s losing streak, leaving the BBC, and his frosty relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo
9 juni 2026 · 1 uur 20 min
For the first episode in the series, QPR fan Louis Theroux speaks with former England captain, broadcaster and fellow podcasting titan, Gary Lineker. Speaking ahead of the World Cup in North America, the pair discuss why England always lose, Gary’s split with the BBC, and why Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t speak to him anymore. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
TV Show: Tiger, (2021)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/tiger/umc.cmc.1p5g95s1v5v0t7i8xjgc1f0wo
TV Show: When Lineker Met Maradona, (2006)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007cgb3
TV Show: Match of the Day, (1964 – present)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b007t9y1/match-of-the-day
Article: BBC has ducked this for too long — it must stand up to brazen Gary Lineker (2025)
https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/gary-lineker-instagram-post-bbc-matthew-syed-9x0jjhwcg
Music Video: Total Eclipse of the Heart, Bonnie Tyler (1983)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcOxhH8N3Bo
Podcast: Lineker & Baker: Behind Closed Doors (2018-2020)
https://open.spotify.com/show/3GxmEAvR7lOSfpGAqnL9s1
Podcast: We Have Ways of Making You Talk (2019 – present)
https://open.spotify.com/show/34VlAepHmeloDD76RX4jtc
Podcast: The Rest Is History (2020 – present)
https://open.spotify.com/show/7Cvsbcjhtur7nplC148TWy
Podcast: The Rest Is Politics (2022 – present)
https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ysx8g1Iw42gESAtegrFaH
Podcast: The Rest Is Classified (2024 – present)
https://open.spotify.com/show/1Jn1HIW6I1AQnKVpsJHdEf
Podcast: The Rest Is Entertainment (2023 – present)
https://open.spotify.com/show/1mDl2B7a016YRXR2wSBy4T
Podcast: The Rest Is Football (2023 – present)
https://open.spotify.com/show/2fDn3EgvJZ5J1k5rrBwrlZ
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Researcher: Rachael Devine
Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify
www.m…
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Louis's back with Season 8!
2 juni 2026 · 1 min
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S7 EP8: Yorgos Lanthimos discusses working with Emma Stone, suffering for his art, and directing a Bourne movie
21 april 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
In this special bonus episode, Louis sits down with Yorgos Lanthimos, the acclaimed director of ‘Bugonia’, 'The Favourite’ and ‘Poor Things’. Yorgos tells Louis about working with Emma Stone, suffering for his art, and debating whether or not to direct a Bourne movie. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Bugonia (2025)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/bugonia/umc.cmc.405pbn0ajtqwj3ycjapyd0i9x?action=play
Dogtooth (2009)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1379182/
Pulp Fiction (1994)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH18ZHdrktM
Blue Velvet (1986)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090756/
Eraserhead (1977)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074486/
Bourne Franchise
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls089971582/
Dude, Where’s My Car? (2000)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0242423/
The Lives of Others (2006)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0405094/
The Tourist (2010)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-tourist/umc.cmc.5ka0eofzuve9xw2qb7rcpwbck?action=play
Poor Things (2023)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/poor-things/umc.cmc.3mshuc064vnbpvdq7rl6d3lpf?action=play
Kinds of Kindness (2024)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22408160/
Midsommar (2019)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/midsommar/umc.cmc.3btmmnmdi8cci3gb2qupxli8o?action=play
Hereditary (2018)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7784604/
Eddington (2025)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/eddington/umc.cmc.16hrancuhb81jh76au2988hqv?action=play
Beau Is Afraid (2023)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13521006/
Save the Green Planet! (2003)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0354668/
TV Show: ‘Succession’ (2018 –2023) - HBO
https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/succession/umc.cmc.3trf3c8kzd8m4w72c9q8dwjqe
Article: Tarantino on Paul Dano
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/dec/11/hollywood-honest-quentin-tarantino-paul-dano
There Will Be Blood (2007)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/there-will-be-blood/umc.cmc.45s5e33zqu277lcdym5taili?action=play
Prisoners (2013)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392214/
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S7 EP7: Simone Ashley on kissing scenes with Jonathan Bailey, getting kicked out of drama school, and Bridgerton criticism
14 april 2026 · 55 min
In this episode, Louis speaks with Bridgerton star Simone Ashley. Simone tells Louis about filming kissing scenes with Jonathan Bailey, getting kicked out of drama school, and how she responds to criticism about the show. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33612209/
TV Show: ‘The Bear’ (2022-2026) - Hulu
https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/the-bear/umc.cmc.javg04xbn3eonbgfvnaqmodk
Kill Bill: Vol.1 (2003)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266697/
The Sound of Music (1965)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059742/
Guys and Dolls (1955)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048140/
Mary Poppins (1964)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058331/
West Side Story (1961)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055614/
Evita (1996)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116250/
Song: ‘Edelweiss’ by Richard Rogers & sung by Julie Andrews (1965)
https://open.spotify.com/track/4S4Qn8O0ygeqdQLF6tfxWp
TV Show: ‘Bridgerton’ (2020 – present) - Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/watch/81044686?source=35
TV Show: ‘Sex Education’ (2019 – 2023) - Netflix
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7767422/
Shakespeare in Love (1998)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0138097/
Interstellar (2014)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816692/
Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0240772/
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Researchers: Maan al-Yasiri and Elly Young
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Shownotes compiled by Elly Young
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
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S7 EP6: Patrick Radden Keefe on the opioid crisis, criminal career longevity and why access is overrated
7 april 2026 · 1 uur 27 min
Joining Louis in the studio today is award-winning writer and investigative journalist, Patrick Radden Keefe. Patrick tells Louis about his investigation into the Sackler family's involvement in the opioid crisis, how professional criminals keep career longevity, and why he thinks access is overrated. Plus he discusses his latest book, London Falling. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Book: London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family’s Search for Truth, Patrick Radden Keefe (2026)
https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/patrick-radden-keefe/london-falling/9781035056279
Book: Say Nothing, Patrick Radden Keefe (2019)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/say-nothing/patrick-radden-keefe//9780008159269?sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=259955&awc=3787_1770820651_da19805aca482f3e2f7cdd8da31aca44&utm_source=259955&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Genie+Shopping+CSS
Book: Empire of Pain, Patrick Radden Keefe (2022)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/empire-of-pain/patrick-radden-keefe//9781529063103?sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=863943&awc=3787_1770820691_38f3f451369dd9c047c37137a0cb0d42&utm_source=863943&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.octer.co.uk%2F
TV Show: ‘Say Nothing’ (2024) - Hulu
https://www.channel4.com/programmes/say-nothing
Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0993846/
War Dogs (2016)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2005151/
Nightcrawler (2014)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/nightcrawler/umc.cmc.1h8fjzqshxpg22pa0bm7iho27?action=play
American Psycho (2000)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/american-psycho/umc.cmc.4k3idfzm0x9j5okdedo2s4l50?action=play
Book: Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks, Patrick Radden Keefe (2022)
https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/patrick-radden-keefe/rogues/9781035001767
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104348/
Article: Larry Gagosian Piece, Patrick Radden Keefe (2023)
https://www.newyorker.com/mag…
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S7 EP5: Laufey discusses viral fame, partying with Bill Murray and the benefits of boredom
31 maart 2026 · 1 uur 18 min
Louis sits down with Laufey, Grammy-award winning Icelandic singer and songwriter. Laufey tells Louis about her stratospheric rise to fame on TikTok, partying with Bill Murray, and why everyone can benefit from being a bit bored. Brace yourself for major music geekery. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Album: A Matter of Time, Laufey (2025)
https://open.spotify.com/album/5rMOCuiWWbEBcHaKM69Hmv
Whiplash (2014)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582802/
“The Great American Songbook”
https://thesongbook.org/about/what-is-the-songbook/
Singing in the Rain (1952)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045152/
An American in Paris (1951)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043278/
On the Town (1949)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0041716/
Ziegfeld Follies (1945)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039116/
The Sound of Music (1965)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059742/
Mary Poppins (1964)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058331/
Shirley Temple (1928 – 2014)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000073/
Song: ‘One Note Samba’, Antônio Carlos Jobim (1960)
https://open.spotify.com/track/1UJQJz6ZP0qKGU55fRDcyI?si=ef59b3251c18423d
Album: Getz/Gilberto, Stan Getz and João Gilberto (1964)
https://open.spotify.com/album/73ZRKdD3Ds43IjHrhKgucY?si=a1Fe3WkdS7eFZpoH9IYufA
Album: Chet Baker Sings: It Could Happen to You (1958)
https://open.spotify.com/album/5CNRrD9O1kCaBvN1RyHRdt?si=gK_1vEjQQAmSBs3RWeOAKw
Let’s Get Lost (1988)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095515/
Song: ‘From The Start’, Laufey (2023)
https://open.spotify.com/track/43iIQbw5hx986dUEZbr3eN?si=4f08726cd6fc4307
Song: ‘It Could Happen to You’, Chet Baker (1958)
https://open.spotify.com/track/5J8ahRMQ9Y1lRcuAhpP5Fy?si=b55e1844542c44fb
Song: ‘James’, Laufey (2021)
https://open.spotify.com/track/2y1NtQ2ZfIq0zBUP3tOlbX?si=15ac3bbfa0c74cf7
Song: ‘Mr. Eclectic’, Laufey (2025)
https://open.spotify.com/track/5n934Lu8pAsAHLc155qzck?si=f9ed9e496ee847d7
Song: ‘Goddess’, Laufey (2024)
https://open.spotify.…
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S7 EP4: Stewart Lee on "Netflix comedians”, disastrous gigs, and Elon Musk
24 maart 2026 · 1 uur 35 min
In this episode, Louis speaks to comedian, writer and 41st best stand-up ever, Stewart Lee. Stewart tells Louis about taking aim at “Netflix comedians” in his new show, Stewart Lee vs. The Man-Wulf, what went wrong at a disastrous gig at the Royal Albert Hall, and what Elon Musk doesn't understand about comedy. Lees meer
Warnings: Very strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Live Show: Stewart Lee vs. The Man-Wulf, Stewart Lee (2024 – 2026)
https://www.stewartlee.co.uk/live-dates/
Easy Rider (1969)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064276/
Song: ‘Jiggle Jiggle’, Louis Theroux with Duke & Jones, (2022)
https://open.spotify.com/track/1I4lCSP69P74nU3a6Su5L2
TV Show Episode: ‘Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends’, S3 EP6 “Rap” (2000) - BBC
https://tv.apple.com/gb/episode/rap/umc.cmc.7a0aczr1rzkn7k9lhxgks08d1?showId=umc.cmc.1fujlj3xkbu70iu0kh0fmwgd0
TV Show: ‘Blue Peter’ (1958 – present) - CBBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006md2v/blue-peter
National Security Strategy of The United States of America (November 2025)
https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf
Live Show: Stewart Lee on Brexit, (2017)
https://www.stewartlee.co.uk/content-provider/satirical-standup-dissects-brexit-and-the-selfie-generation-as-only-he-can-with-mocking-exasperation/
Thelonious Monk’s Advice:
https://www.openculture.com/2017/12/thelonious-monks-25-tips-for-musicians-1960.html
Stewart Lee, Basic Lee: Live at the Lowry (2022)
https://www.nowtv.com/ie/online/stewart-lee-basic-lee-live-at-the-lowry/A5EK6949itCVNKaChrDXN
TV Show Episode: Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, S4 EP5 ‘Migrants’ (2016)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5218362/
Song: ‘Comin’ Over Here’, Asian Dub Foundation ft. Stewart Lee (2020)
https://open.spotify.com/track/4fZdsSko9ScgWoVN6oKUF7
Stewart’s Joke about James Corden:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_zjRzgj88HA
Live Show: A Night of Comedy, Teenage Cancer Trust (2026)
https://www.royalalberthall.com/ticke…
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S7 EP3: Lulu discusses alcoholism, marrying a Bee Gee, and David Bowie’s thighs
17 maart 2026 · 1 uur 12 min
Louis is joined in the Spotify studio by Scottish singer, actor and TV personality Lulu. The pair discuss her struggles with alcoholism, being married to a Bee Gee, and her intimate knowledge of David Bowie’s thighs. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Song: ‘Shout’, the Isley Brothers (1959)
https://open.spotify.com/track/72VH13PSrYh963lzB5NzG4
To Sir, With Love (1967)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062376/
Book: Lulu: I Don’t Want To Fight, Lulu (2020)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/lulu-i-dont-want-to-fight/lulu/9780751546255
Book: If Only You Knew, Lulu (2025)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/if-only-you-knew/lulu/9781399744249
TV Show: ‘It’s Lulu’ (1970-1973) - BBC
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0299320/
TV Show: ‘Lulu’ (1975) - BBC
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072537/
Song: ‘Getting To Know You’, Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein III (1951)
https://open.spotify.com/track/0aGN51LOR5E4zQAqhT1Ok7 (not 1951 version)
Song: ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain’, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein III (1959)
https://open.spotify.com/track/5ewWvQPbrBf8Z9TKmYaRY6 (not 1959 version)
TV Show: ‘Happening For Lulu’ (1968-1969) - BBC
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063926/
Jimi Hendrix on Lulu’s show (1969)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Usel2OAtQ_s&list=RDUsel2OAtQ_s&start_radio=1
TV Show: ‘Not Only...But Also’ (1965-1970) - BBC
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0128004/
Article: Jimi Hendrix Banned from BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p032vp1d
Song: ‘The Man Who Sold the World’, Lulu (1974)
https://open.spotify.com/track/36jha42uJrGq7Ew9REPLIo
Song: Boom Bang a Bang', Lulu (1969) written by Alan Moorhouse and Peter Warne
https://open.spotify.com/track/67HolMSJIT9IMPhxieOHeu
TV Special: ‘When Louis Met... Jimmy’ (2000) - BBC
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0304938/
Louis Theroux: Savile (2016)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07yc9zh
TV Show: ‘Jim’ll Fix It’ (1975-2007) - BBC
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0197163/
The Bee…
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S7 EP2: Kyle MacLachlan on his relationship with David Lynch, Showgirls, and viral stardom
10 maart 2026 · 1 uur 17 min
In this episode, Louis speaks with Kyle MacLachlan, muse of iconic director David Lynch and internet “babygirl”. Kyle tells Louis about working with Lynch on Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet, why he will never watch Paul Verhoeven’s Showgirls, and going viral on TikTok. Lees meer
Watch Season 2 of Fallout on Prime Video now.
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
TV Show: ‘Fallout’ (2024 - Now) - Prime Video
http://amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0FLT3NNDQ/ref=atv_dp_season_select_s2
TV Show: Twin Peaks (1990) - ABC
https://www.paramountplus.com/gb/shows/twin_peaks/
Blue Velvet (1986)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/blue-velvet/umc.cmc.33lsrdtequl92bh2q4qufz09j?action=play
Easy Rider (1969)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064276/
Apocalypse Now (1979)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/apocalypse-now/umc.cmc.34p6g8esi62ncametagl3s7ao?action=play
Eraserhead (1977)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074486/
The Elephant Man (1980)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080678/
Dune (1984)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/dune/umc.cmc.7edgw5obp2gwx0xsyhla10zbc?action=play
Instagram Post: Kyle about David Lynch
https://www.instagram.com/p/DE5pC5RyH29/?hl=en&img_index=1
Dune (2021)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/dune/umc.cmc.2l7qj9p33t3jww1roxi8cgiw5?action=play
White Nights (1985)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090319/
TV Show: Portlandia (2011-2018) - IFC
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1780441/
TV Show: Desperate Housewives (2004 – 2012) - ABC
https://tv.apple.com/gb/episode/pilot/umc.cmc.1nlhsa37c9fb3k7i79tls86l4?showId=umc.cmc.764fqtvvzfic5cig1ubycwn4&action=playSmartEpisode
TV Show: Sex and the City (1989 – 2004) - HBO
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0159206/
The Hidden (1988)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-hidden/umc.cmc.xpfv9tdbmpijtg30s9sofdq7?action=play
The Doors (1991)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101761/
Showgirls (1995)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114436/
Podcast: What Are We Even Doing? With Kyle MacLachlan - IHeartPodcasts
https://open.s…
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S7 EP1: Boris Becker on encountering Diddy, mind-games with Nadal and his spell in prison
3 maart 2026 · 1 uur 25 min
Bingo cards at the ready... for the first episode of the series, Louis’s on the road again - this time in sunny Milan to sit down with tennis champion, coach, and commentator, Boris Becker. The pair discuss Boris encountering Diddy in Miami, playing mind-games with Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon locker room, and his spell in Wandsworth prison. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Book: Boris Becker Inside, Boris Becker (2025)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/inside/boris-becker/9780008782924
Book: The Player, Boris Becker (2004)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-player/boris-becker/9780857500274
Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker, (2023)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10366552/
Boris Becker: The Rise & Fall, (2023)
https://www.itv.com/watch/boris-becker-the-rise-and-fall/10a2940
Song: ‘Me Against The World', Tupac (1995)
https://open.spotify.com/track/76wJIkA63AgwA92hUhpE2V?si=dcabe1b32c4947c9
Song: ‘Slippin’, Lil Kim (2005)
https://open.spotify.com/track/3xN4CIFCdrJOiCFF7NFILQ
Article: Judge Ordered to Pay Fine for Racist Tweet
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/01/16/alternative-germany-politician-ordered-pay-compensation-boris/#:~:text=Jens%20Maier%20of%20the%20AfD%20was%20ordered%20to%20pay%20%E2%82%AC,obtain%20bookings%20as%20a%20DJ
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Maan al-Yasiri
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Shownotes compiled by Elly Young
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify
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Louis returns for Season 7!
24 februari 2026 · 1 min
People of Radioland...Louis's back with a brand new series of his podcast, 'The Louis Theroux Podcast'. Lees meer
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S6 EP8: Jimmy Carr discusses the secret to his comedy, being a late bloomer, and controversial stand-up gigs
16 december 2025 · 1 uur 16 min
For this Christmas bonus episode, Louis sits down with writer, comedian, and panel-show super-host, Jimmy Carr. Jimmy discusses what lies behind his unique brand of ‘edgy' comedy, why he remained a virgin until the age of 26 and performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival despite public criticism. Lees meer
Jimmy’s film, ‘Fackham Hall’, is out in cinemas now.
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Book: Before & Laughter, Jimmy Carr (2021)
https://www.jimmycarr.com/product/book-laughter/
Fackham Hall (2025)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29008225/
Jimmy Carr Tour
https://www.jimmycarr.com/tour/uk-ireland/
Alex Hormozi quote:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DIzTPjPTZB0/
Book: Homo Ludens by Johan Huizinga
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/203913/homo-ludens-by-johan-huizinga/
Peter McGraw’s Benign Violations
https://petermcgraw.org/a-brief-introduction-to-the-benign-violation-theory-of-humor/
Book: Discipline and Punish, Michel Foucault (1975)
https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/13651/discipline-and-punish-by-michel-foucault-trans-alan-sheridan/9780241386019
Bob Monkhouse joke about cancer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTUvRW7gtGU
Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material (2021)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16259786/
Nadine Dorries’ comment about Jimmy Carr joke:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/nadine-dorries-jimmy-carr-netflix-jewish-roma-b2008317.html
Jimmy Carr’s joke about injured soldiers:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/6486964/Jimmy-Carr-feels-terrible-about-injured-soldiers-joke.html#:~:text=Jimmy%20Carr%20'feels%20terrible'%20about%20injured%20soldiers%20joke
Saint Lawrence, the patron Saint of comedy:
https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2015/08/10/st-lawrence-patron-saint-of-comedians
TV Show: ‘Game of Thrones’ (2011-2019)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0944947/
Dave Chappelle quote:
https://btr.michaelkwan.com/2017/03/26/sunday-snippet-dave-chappelle/#:~:text=Posted%20by%20Michael%20Kwan%20%7C%20Mar,Maybe%20it%20…
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S6 EP7: Marina Abramovic on the relationship between performance and pain, never feeling loved in her childhood, and harmful conspiracies
18 november 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
For the final episode of this series, Louis travels to Manchester to sit down with Marina Abramovic, the self-proclaimed “grandmother of performance art”. Marina tells Louis the stories behind some of her most famous artworks, as well as the relationship between performance and pain, never feeling loved in her childhood, and being caught in the middle of an online conspiracy. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Balkan Erotic Epic, Marina Abramovic (2025)
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/may/22/manchester-to-host-world-premiere-of-marina-abramovics-balkan-erotic-epic
The Artist is Present, Marina Abramovic (2010)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2073029/
Lips of Thomas, Marina Abramovic (1975)
https://www.guggenheim.org/artwork/5176
Rhythm 0, Marina Abramovic (1974)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTBkbseXfOQ&list=PL0bCt-VbCH4N3823Lj7uNAFLiYDjSnbTp&index=1
Cut Piece, Yoko Ono (1964)
https://www.moma.org/audio/playlist/15/373
Cut Piece, Yoko Ono (2005):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/sep/16/arts.france
Bob Wilson’s Life and Death of Marina Abramovic, (2012)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2177497/
Book: When Marina Abramovic Dies, James Westcott (2014)
https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262526814/when-marina-abramovic-dies/
Light – Dark, Ulay & Marina Abramovic (1978)
https://www.stedelijk.nl/en/collection/13991-ulay-light-dark
Seedbed, Vito Acconci (1972)
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/266876
Seven Easy Pieces, Marina Abramovic (2005)
http://pastexhibitions.guggenheim.org/abramovic/
The Great Wall Walk, Marina Abramovic (1988)
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/apr/25/marina-abramovic-ulay-walk-the-great-wall-of-china
Book: Walk Through Walls: A Memoir, Marina Abramovic (2016)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/walk-through-walls/marina-abramovic/9780241974520
Balkan Baroque, Marina Abramovic (1997)
https://www.singulart.com/blog/en/2024/06/03/balkan-baroque-by-marina-abramovic/?srs…
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S6 EP6: Florence Pugh discusses intimacy coordinators, jumping off buildings and getting into character
11 november 2025 · 1 uur 4 min
In this episode, Louis speaks to British actress Florence Pugh. Joining Louis at Spotify HQ, Florence talks about “abusing” herself to get into character, whether intimacy coordinators are necessary on film sets, and jumping off a building from nearly 3000 feet. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes. If you’ve been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, Spotify have a website for information and resources. Visit spotify.com/resources
Links/Attachments:
Midsommar (2019)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/midsommar/umc.cmc.3btmmnmdi8cci3gb2qupxli8o?action=play
Hereditary (2018)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/hereditary/umc.cmc.1p8skf72cqba9t91v2rqjbeyv?action=play
The Most Beautiful Boy in the World (2021)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-most-beautiful-boy-in-the-world/umc.cmc.6nsk7o2tf9grbf1cjmicejcrv
Little Women (2019)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuVlgl16DP0
Malevolent (2018)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2386237/
King Lear (2018)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7473890/
Thunderbolts* (2025)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/thunderbolts/umc.cmc.67bgkyn0fzr8n7ngw0v4mi2df?action=play
Anora (2024)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/anora/umc.cmc.ka0xf4gk3tckil4x7x14hpcy?action=play
We Live In Time (2024)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/we-live-in-time/umc.cmc.3en3aplqsmjw1pbltmzo7p4mx?action=play
Article: Florence Pugh shares her life lessons
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/a64501157/florence-pugh-life-lessons-video-interview/
The Wonder (2022)
https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81426931?source=35&fromWatch=true
Lady Macbeth (2016)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/lady-macbeth/umc.cmc.1crmjkmj1nzsvuwurlmdgbiji?action=play
Don’t Worry Darling (2022)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10731256/
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Sally McLennan
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Shownotes compiled by Elly Young
Executive Producer: Arron Fello…
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S6 EP5: David Byrne on clashes in Talking Heads, neurodivergence, and culture wars
4 november 2025 · 1 uur 16 min
Louis sits down with David Byrne, the musician, author and iconic frontman of Talking Heads. David tells Louis about personality clashes within the band, how his neurodivergence plays a role in his music, and being at the centre of a culture-war storm. Plus, they discuss whether Donald Trump stole his ‘big suit’. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Book: Bicycle Diaries, David Byrne (2009)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/bicycle-diaries/david-byrne/9780571371266
Album: Who Is The Sky, David Byrne (2025)
https://open.spotify.com/album/5xDqZQlSx2gRrAyAgHQ8AB
Song: ‘The Book I Read’, Talking Heads (1977)
https://open.spotify.com/track/4OT7Ndu29Z7JfhwRS2iCJX
Song: ‘That’s the Way (I Like It), KC & The Sunshine Band (1994)
https://open.spotify.com/track/0RQTbMBgSq7xgdZSHFZg4R
Book: ‘An Anthropologist on Mars’, Oliver Sacks (1995)
https://www.oliversacks.com/oliver-sacks-books/an-anthropologist-on-mars/
Song: ‘She Explains Things To Me’, David Byrne (2025) https://open.spotify.com/album/5f6f5JMGxgNa0LAJqtaUXY
Song: ‘Psycho Killer’, Talking Heads (1977)
https://open.spotify.com/track/7dSCxR4LqkmxoBrq9MzVSD
Artist: Randy Newman
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HQyFCFFfJO3KKBlUfZsyW
Artist: Alice Cooper
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EhbVgyfGd7HkpsagwL9GS
Album: Talking Heads 77, Talking Heads (1977) https://open.spotify.com/album/0r7o2FeARRr23EZ0TJ0a8S
Artist: Ramones
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1co4F2pPNH8JjTutZkmgSm
Artist: The Clash
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3RGLhK1IP9jnYFH4BRFJBS
Artist: Sex Pistols
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1u7kkVrr14iBvrpYnZILJR
2002 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Talking Heads performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBr0FJsDk1g
Stop Making Sense (1984)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/stop-making-sense/umc.cmc.4qcn1p5rridjzo742xirf9j8m
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-silence-of-the-lambs/umc.cmc.vo1hrvp25kr64fq8irp5jx75?action=play
True Storie…
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S6 EP4: Malala Yousafzai discusses misrepresentations of Islam, the Taliban's ‘gender apartheid’, and her views on marriage
28 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
In this episode, Louis speaks with Nobel laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai. Joining Louis at Spotify HQ, the pair discuss misrepresentations of Islam, the Taliban’s 'gender apartheid', and her views on the institution of marriage. Plus, Malala shares a traumatic drug experience at university that changed her outlook on life. Lees meer
Warnings: adult themes and some discussion points which could be upsetting. If you’ve been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, Spotify have a website for information and resources. Visit spotify.com/resources
Links/Attachments:
Book: Finding My Way, Malala Yousafzai (2025)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/finding-my-way/malala-yousafzai/9781399637770
Book: I Am Malala, Malala Yousafzai (2013)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/i-am-malala/malala-yousafzai/christina-lamb/9781399608992
Class Dismissed (2009) - New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/asia/100000001835296/class-dismissed-malala-yousafzais-story.html
Article: Malala’s shooting
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pakistani-teen-girls-activist-malala-yousufzai-shot-on-school-bus-by-taliban-gunman/
Article: Charlie Kirk killed
https://news.sky.com/story/what-we-know-about-how-charlie-kirk-was-killed-13428871
Article: Afghanistan's restrictions on women https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/08/1165622
Article: Southport riots
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c99v90813j5o
Article: Pakistan child marriage laws
https://www.walkfree.org/news/2025/pakistan-takes-step-to-end-child-marriage-as-calls-grow-for-national-reform/
Malala Fund:
https://malala.org/
Mukhtar Mai profile:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-13163169
Survey of worst countries for women:
https://www.amnestyusa.org/blog/the-worlds-worst-places-to-be-a-woman/
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Maan al-Yasiri
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Shownotes compiled by El…
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S6 EP3: Bob Vylan on his controversial Glastonbury performance
24 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
Louis is joined by Bobby Vylan, one half of the controversial punk-rap band Bob Vylan. In his first public interview since his contentious performance at Glastonbury - where he led a chant of ‘death to the IDF’ - Bobby discusses why he did it, the subsequent backlash and whether he still stands by the chant. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes. If you’ve been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, Spotify have a website for information and resources. Visit spotify.com/resources
X Post: Visa Revoke by Deputy Secretary of State
https://x.com/DeputySecState/status/1939697586920997374?lang=en
Article: Chuck D defending Bob Vylan
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/chuck-d-bob-vylan-public-enemy-b2782798.html
Article: Damon Albarn comment
https://www.thetimes.com/culture/music/article/damon-albarn-interview-africa-express-8rsndnd85
Article: IDF soldiers shooting unarmed Gazans
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-06-27/ty-article-magazine/.premium/idf-soldiers-ordered-to-shoot-deliberately-at-unarmed-gazans-waiting-for-humanitarian-aid/00000197-ad8e-de01-a39f-ffbe33780000
X Post: Ted Cruz thoughts on the chant
https://x.com/tedcruz/status/1939080845702083062
Song: ‘Pretty Songs’, Bob Vylan (2022)
https://open.spotify.com/track/4Xjs3lwUmT32IuYi9KoGRw
Song: ‘England’s Ending’, Bob Vylan (2020)
https://open.spotify.com/album/1kGFhr8FoPJ9jqV8AT0RDA
Article: ‘The Zionist Fallacy of Jewish Supremacy’
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2019/1/9/the-zionist-fallacy-of-jewish-supremacy
Article: GILEE Program sending officers to Israel https://gilee.gsu.edu/files/2023/09/McDuffie-Progress-Gale-2023.pdf
Song: ‘Drug War’, Bob Vylan (2022)
https://open.spotify.com/track/2kKzKi8dT2NmjVQogIfSwK
Facebook Post: UKIP’s AI image of Bobby
https://www.facebook.com/TheUKIndependenceParty/posts/bob-vylan-is-going-home/1288462819315084/
Song: ‘Cop Killer’, Body Count (1992)
https://www.youtube.com/…
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S6 EP2: Michael Palin discusses Monty Python dynamics, famous fans, and ‘Life of Brian’ controversies
14 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 20 min
In this week’s episode, Louis speaks with the legendary comedian, writer and adventurer Michael Palin. Joining Louis at Spotify HQ, Michael details the fiery group dynamics within Monty Python, having Johnny Cash and George Harrison as famous fans, and the controversies surrounding Life Of Brian. Plus, Michael and Louis discuss whether being ’nice’ is a help or a hindrance. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
TV Show: ‘Michael Palin in Venezuela’ (2025) - Channel 5
https://www.channel5.com/show/michael-palin-in-venezuela
TV Show Episode: Whicker’s World from ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus’ (1972) - BBC
https://www.channel5.com/show/michael-palin-in-venezuela
TV Show: ‘Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days’ (1989) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b008n8yy/around-the-world-in-80-days-with-michael-palin
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077147/
Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979)
https://www.itv.com/watch/monty-pythons-life-of-brian/10a5145a0001B/10a5145a0001
TV Show: ‘Ripping Yarns’ (1976 -1979) - BBC
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075568/
TV Special: ‘Beyond the Fringe’ (1964) - BBC
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0138957/
TV Show: ‘Q5’ (1969 –1980) - BBC
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063944/
Terry Gilliam’s animations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47mB_UymAIc
Fish slapping dance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8XeDvKqI4E
TV Show Episode: ‘Whither Canada?’ (1969)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758095/
TV Show Episode: ‘The All-England Summarise Proust Competition’ (1972)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/episode/the-all-england-summarize-proust-competition-edit/umc.cmc.2wheg7yvkb0w3w55freoic0j2?action=play
Album: Monty Python’s Previous Record https://open.spotify.com/album/1GkvGswqHgUyMb5kIlGU2R
Sketch: Argument
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohDB5gbtaEQ
Sketch: Dead/Resting Parrot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZw35VUBdzo
TV Show: ‘Fawlty Towers’ (1975-1979) - B…
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S6 EP1: Steve Coogan on falling out of love with Alan Partridge, playing Jimmy Savile, and sobriety
7 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
Louis sits down with writer, actor and comedian Steve Coogan in the first episode of the new series. Steve discusses falling in and out of love with Alan Partridge, literally wearing Jimmy Savile’s shoes in ‘The Reckoning’, and being sober after his ‘delayed adolescence’. Warning: 1970s mother-in-law jokes are included. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes. If you’ve been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, Spotify have a website for information and resources. Visit spotify.com/resources
Links/Attachments:
TV Show: ‘On the Hour’ (1991 – 1992) - BBC Radio 4
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b008pcbq
TV Show: ‘Knowing Me, Knowing You’ (1994 - 1995) - BBC
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108828/
TV Show: ‘I’m Alan Partridge' (1997 – 2002) - BBC
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0129690/
TV Show: ‘Alan Partridge’s Mid Morning Matters’ (2010 – 2016)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/episode/episode-1/umc.cmc.6t24k6qmgn78pjfz5iueck40u?showId=umc.cmc.9x6rfy298smgramzarjelucq&action=playSmartEpisode
Philomena (2013)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/philomena/umc.cmc.65o05voqje46icxfetp55hwcb?action=play
TV Show: ‘The Reckoning’ (2023) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0g4swnr/the-reckoning
TV Show: ‘How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge)’ (upcoming show) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002hcbk
Book: Easily Distracted, Steve Coogan (2015)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/easily-distracted/steve-coogan/9780099585930
TV show: ‘The Thick of It’ (2005 – 2012) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006qgrd/the-thick-of-it
TV Show: ‘Veep’ (2012 – 2019) - HBO
https://tv.apple.com/gb/episode/fundraiser/umc.cmc.ytcqma5k9ovyykhsnnm9asnk?showId=umc.cmc.5ir3dmyl42miy9h2gxvz551ql&action=playSmartEpisode
TV Show: ‘Blankety Blank’ (1979 – 1990) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0010b7c/blankety-blank
Les Dawson playing piano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nNGlaiVypU
TV Show: ‘Spitting Image’ (1984 – 1996) - ITV
https://www.imd…
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Season 6 incoming...
30 september 2025 · 1 min
Louis returns with another season of his chart-topping podcast! Join him on Tuesdays, from October 7th, as he offers up a plentiful cornucopia of starry guests. Lees meer
Watch exclusively on Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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S5 EP8: Michael Cera on working with Tom Cruise, featuring in 'Barbie', and never graduating
24 juni 2025 · 1 uur 20 min
In this very special bonus episode, Louis is joined by actor and writer Michael Cera. Michael tells Louis about his foul-mouthed run-in with Tom Cruise, nearly missing out on his role as Allan in Barbie, and the reason he never graduated from high school. Plus, Louis reveals which Superbad character he most aligns with… Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language
Links/Attachments:
Film: The Phoenician Scheme (2025) - dir. Wes Anderson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEuMnPl2WI4
TV Show: Arrested Development (2004-2019) - Fox/Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/title/70140358
TV Show: The Office (2001-2003) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b00jd68z/the-office
TV Show: The Grubbs (2002) - Fox
https://youtu.be/knwPbzLWCNQ?si=9d10SEXncfPkrdaK
Film: Superbad (2007)
https://www.netflix.com/title/70058023
Advert: ‘Pillsbury Doughboy Commercial’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDEYPbfWY6I
Film: Year One (2009)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H_Eepvg3aU
Film: Ghostbusters (1984)
https://www.netflix.com/title/541018
Film: A Minecraft Movie (2025)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJO_vIDZn-I
Film: Anora (2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1HxTmV5i7c
Film: Funny Games (1997) - dir. Michael Haneke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec-70W_K77U
Film: Benny’s Video (1992) - dir. Michael Haneke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18X_kyHW3G0
Film: White Ribbon (2009) - dir. Michael Haneke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JOXs8KEiDY
Film: The Castle (1997) - dir. Michael Haneke
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8hsui0
Film: Right Now, Wrong Then (2015) - dir. Hong Sang-soo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOE-Zznq_S4
Film: Yourself and Yours (2016) - dir. Hong Sang-soo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48F7SkR8yew
Film: Claire’s Camera (2017) - dir. Hong Sang-soo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4-C5L0TupE
Short Story: ‘My Man Jeremy’ - Michael Cera
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/11/25/my-man-jeremy
Short Story: ‘Pinecone’ - Michael Cera
https://s…
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S5 EP7: Danny Dyer describes battling addiction, UFO obsessions, and tackling Shakespeare
17 juni 2025 · 1 uur 22 min
This week, Louis sits down with Danny Dyer, the Bafta-winning actor and all-round national treasure. The pair discuss Danny’s experience battling addiction while performing on stage, their shared fascination with UFOs, and whether Danny would ever do Shakespeare. Plus, Danny reveals what he really thinks about being described as ‘the people’s Louis Theroux’. Lees meer
Links/Attachments:
Via – UK Drug and Alcohol Addiction Charity
https://www.viaorg.uk/
TV Show: ‘Who Do You Think You Are? (2007 – Present) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007t575
Book: Wolf Hall, Hilary Mantel (2009)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wolf-Hall-Shortlisted-Golden-Booker/dp/0007230206
TV Show: ‘Wolf Hall’ (2015) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p02gfy74/wolf-hall-series-1-1-three-card-trick
Loving (1995)
https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/loving/umc.cmc.46n84c1skr7ogikets6qczv2v
Play: Hamlet, William Shakespeare (~1600)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hamlet-William-Shakespeare/dp/1853260096
Human Traffic (1999)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAPK6ZYq_p0
The Football Factory (2004)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzuEkF1oLVE
Goodbye Charlie Bright (2001)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0217824/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
The Business (2001)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVZX9I6y97k
Book: The Football Factory, John King (1997)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Football-Factory-John-King/dp/0099731916
Article in shortlist 2017: https://www.shortlist.com/news/danny-dyers-deadliest-men-louis-theroux-documentary-tv
TV Show: ‘Danny Dyer’s Deadliest Men’ (2008-2009) - Bravo
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2288499/
TV Show: ‘Big Brother’ (2000 – Present) - ITV
https://www.itv.com/watch/big-brother/10a4928
‘What a touch! Danny Dyer wins Male Performance in a Comedy for Mr Bigstuff | BAFTA TV Awards’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XQLYDZeYVg
TV Show: ‘Mr Bigstuff’ (2024) - Sky Max
https://www.sky.com/watch/mr-bigstuff
TV Show: ‘Plebs’ (2012 – 2019) - ITV
https://www.itv.com/watch/plebs/2a1873
T…
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S5 EP6: Ed Sheeran on squeezing Stormzy into his Mini, having breakfast with Van Morrison, and remaining normal
10 juni 2025 · 1 uur 23 min
In this episode, Louis speaks to pop megastar Ed Sheeran. Joining Louis in the studio, Ed describes squeezing Stormzy into his Mini, a surprising breakfast with Van Morrison, and how to be normal when you’re one of the most famous people in the world. Lees meer
Warning: Strong language, as well as some adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Album: ‘Play’, Ed Sheeran (2025)
https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/096l4VGKXhhUHyjD8gh1tf
Album: ‘Autumn Variations’, Ed Sheeran (2023)
https://open.spotify.com/album/5LXOgcszGvUkYzYL4v6wYg
Album: ‘Subtract’, Ed Sheeran (2023)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2WFFcvzM0CgLaSq4MSkyZk
SBTV – Online Platform
https://sbtv.co.uk/home/
Album: ‘Astral Weeks’, Van Morrison (1968)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4pG3bKkbmReDt5QTDn3JDz
Album: ‘Moondance’, Van Morrison (1970)
https://open.spotify.com/album/5PfnCqRbdfIDMb1x3MPQam
Album: ‘Irish Heartbeat’, Van Morrison & The Chieftains (1988)
https://open.spotify.com/album/0qTjwpf7Oqh8MGtK3aflgO
Album: ‘Van Morrison at the Movies’, Van Morrison (2007)
https://www.vanmorrison.com/music/van-morrison-at-the-movies-soundtrack-hits
Album: ‘Veedon Fleece’, Van Morrison (1974)
https://open.spotify.com/album/1zvI5Kkxus94lhz0RvZWBf
Album: ‘Saint Dominic’s Preview’, Van Morrison (1972)
https://open.spotify.com/album/0i3c1sR3poI6S2VIH2VP7Q
Song: ‘All Along the Watchtower’, Bob Dylan (1967)
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Fnb2pfBfu0ka33d6Yki17
A Complete Unknown (2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdV-Cs5o8mc
Song: ‘F64’, Ed Sheeran (2023)
https://open.spotify.com/track/5DFi6D7SrYHRIgZbY5MqqE
Song: ‘Jiggle Jiggle’, Louis Theroux and Duke & Jones (2022)
https://open.spotify.com/artist/016Rz5DsXUPPxosNTZLYcv
Song: ‘You Need Me, I Don’t Need You’, Ed Sheeran (2011)
https://open.spotify.com/track/5KL4iZkCTZyXl7KnHgfVDj
Song: 'They Won't Go When I Go', Stevie Wonder (1974)
https://open.spotify.com/track/1lIOMibFPfFYlJnjQaZluo
Song: ‘Bootylicious’, Destiny’s Child (2001)
https://open.spot…
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S5 EP5: Little Simz discusses her new album, growing up with adopted siblings, and working with Drake
3 juni 2025 · 59 min
Louis is joined in the studio by Mercury Prize-winning rapper and actress, Little Simz. The pair discuss the inspiration behind her new album Lotus, growing up with adopted siblings and working with Drake on Top Boy. Prepare for awkward pauses and an unlikely rap collaboration. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language, as well as some adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Album: 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’, Little Simz (2021)
https://open.spotify.com/album/0DBoWQ52XUHtrZQdfAqOVj
Song: ‘Venom’, Little Simz (2019)
https://open.spotify.com/album/3h7qY0r0PNgNUS838NqgGv
Song: ‘WE PRAY', Coldplay, Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyanna & TINI (2024)
https://open.spotify.com/track/7xrEnNo99wrmIs8ZK3RZMK
TV Show: ‘Top Boy’ (2011- 2023) - Channel 4 / Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80217669
Album: ‘Lotus’, Little Simz (2025)
https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/4HGLG9dQard8ZMoxNlwBhl
Album: ‘NO THANK YOU’, Little Simz (2022)
https://open.spotify.com/album/57263zG8Md6XZ9lBUPPYCm
EP: ‘Drop 7’, Little Simz (2024)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2jK2rbbnrzsId5WWSc67HP
‘Little Simz dropping bars at 11 years old on 1Xtra’ - BBC Radio 1 Xtra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr_9p2yNfBQ
Song: ‘Gorilla’, Little Simz (2022)
https://open.spotify.com/track/0pJO1tc1GpnxFyQp6Zp82r
Song: ‘The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)’, Missy Elliott (1997)
https://open.spotify.com/track/2WRzpLD8qDRrxMXc63E5WJ
Music Video: ‘The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)’, Missy Elliott (2009)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHcyJPTTn9w
Song: 'Work It’, Missy Elliott (2002)
https://open.spotify.com/track/3jagJCUbdqhDSPuxP8cAqF
Song: ‘Thief’, Little Simz (2025)
https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/4HGLG9dQard8ZMoxNlwBhl
Song: ‘Hollow’, Little Simz (2025)
https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/4HGLG9dQard8ZMoxNlwBhl
Song: ‘Not Like Us’, Kendrick Lamar (2024)
https://open.spotify.com/track/6AI3ezQ4o3HUoP6Dhudph3
Song: 'I Love You, I Hate You’, Little Simz (2021)
https://open.spotify.com/track/6XQPPbvRXZvWSUDag8jyEj
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S5 EP4: John Wilson on collaborating with Nathan Fielder, confronting a cult, and hating mockumentaries
27 mei 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
Louis speaks to John Wilson, fellow documentarian and creator of the cult-favourite series, How To...with John Wilson. The pair swap stories about their respective work, including discussing John’s collaborations with writer and producer Nathan Fielder, how joining an acapella group exposed him to the NXIVM sex-cult, and their shared disdain for mockumentaries. Plus, John turns the tables on Louis… Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and some adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
TV Show: ‘How To with John Wilson’ (2020-2023) - HBO
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0cltlm3/how-to-with-john-wilson
TV Show: ‘Louis Theroux: Gambling in Las Vegas’ (2007) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b007957z/louis-theroux-gambling-in-las-vegas
TV Show: ‘Louis Theroux’s LA Stories’ (2014) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b03zjc67/louis-therouxs-la-stories
Pitch Perfect (2012)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mbsapmW0bg
Song: ‘Roxanne’, The Police (1978)
https://open.spotify.com/track/3EYOJ48Et32uATr9ZmLnAo
'El Tango de Roxanne/Roxanne Medley' - Simply Human
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAwbG5tq6yY
TV Show: ‘Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult’ (2020) - Starz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch_4jn_m6-g
TV Show: ‘The Vow’ (2020) - HBO
https://www.hbo.com/the-vow-2020
TV Show: ‘Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends’ (1998-2000) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p02q5prq/louis-therouxs-weird-weekends-series-1-1-christianity?seriesId=unsliced
The Amazing Johnathan (2019)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9358084/
TV Show: ‘When Louis Met...Jimmy Savile’ (2000) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0g3zjn9/when-louis-met-series-1-jimmy-savile
TV Show: ‘Louis Theroux: America’s Most Dangerous Pets’ (2011) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b016yklh/louis-theroux-americas-most-dangerous-pets
TV Show: ‘Nathan For You’ (2013-2017) - Comedy Central
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2297757/
TV Show: ‘The Rehearsal’ (2022 – Present) - HBO
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S5 EP3: Bryan Johnson discusses life-changing psychedelics, superintelligence, and night-time erections
20 mei 2025 · 1 uur 26 min
In this episode, Louis is joined by tech entrepreneur turned longevity evangelist, Bryan Johnson. Dialling in from his home in Los Angeles, Bryan tells Louis all about his quest to live forever, from the psychedelic experience that changed his life, to the role of superintelligence in the future. Plus, Louis learns the importance of night-time erections. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and some adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Mind – UK Mental Health Charity
https://www.mind.org.uk/
Suicide Prevention UK
https://spuk.org.uk/
Book: The Ghost in the Machine, Arthur Koestler (originally published in 1967)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ghost-Machine-Arthur-Koestler/dp/1939438349
‘How to be 18 years old again for Only $2 million a year’ - Bloomberg (2023)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-01-25/anti-aging-techniques-taken-to-extreme-by-bryan-johnson?embedded-checkout=true
TV Show: ‘Silicon Valley’ (2014-2019) - HBO
https://www.hbo.com/silicon-valley
‘Harvard study, almost 80 years old, has proved that embracing community helps up live longer and be happier’ - The Harvard Gazette (2017)
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Maan al-Yasiri
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Shownotes compiled by Immie Webb
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Production for Spotify
www.mindhouse.co.uk
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S5 EP2: Sean Penn on dining with Jack Nicholson and Putin, run-ins with the paparazzi, and his relationship with Zelenskyy
13 mei 2025 · 1 uur 25 min
Louis travels to Los Angeles to sit down with Hollywood heavyweight and international adventurer, Sean Penn. Renowned for award-winning roles in films like Milk, I Am Sam and Carlito’s Way, Sean discusses his colourful life and career, including dining with Jack Nicholson and Vladimir Putin in Moscow, his relationship with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his notorious run-ins with the paparazzi. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language.
Links/Attachments:
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzva_I8WPAg
Mystic River (2003)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7NktJhrRYQ
Milk (2008)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5D07rmfwG0
Dead Man Walking (1995)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgvbfLNYumU
Carlito’s Way (1993)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZMd4Baswb4
The Apprentice (2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_OeYJXXlw0
Superpower (2023)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X54GUzUUM3w
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXrcDonY-B8
TV Show: ‘Euphoria’ (2019 – Present) - HBO
https://www.hbo.com/euphoria
Long Day’s Journey into Night (1962)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056196/
TV Show: ‘Normal People’ (2020) - BBC / Hulu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1JQuWxt3cE
Shanghai Surprise (1986)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbW06buYw0Y
Song: ‘Like a Virgin’, Madonna (1984)
https://open.spotify.com/track/1ZPlNanZsJSPK5h9YZZFbZ
Becoming Madonna (2024) - Sky Documentaries
https://www.sky.com/watch/programme/4f309d01-57b4-42b1-92ca-82eef6ec747e
A Complete Unknown (2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdV-Cs5o8mc
Audiobook: ‘Chronicles, Volume I’, Bob Dylan (narrated by Sean Penn) (2004)
https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Chronicles-Volume-1-(Audio)/Bob-Dylan/9780743501613
TV Show: ‘Game of Thrones’ (2011-2019) - HBO
https://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones
Sweet and Lowdown (1999)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w3fokY0kP0
Daddio (2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJrr2amlF…
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S5 EP1: Bella Ramsey discusses being a child actor, dealing with critical fandoms and overcoming emetophobia
6 mei 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
To kick off the new series, Louis is joined in the studio by Bella Ramsey, rising star of ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘The Last of Us’. Bella delves into their experiences as a child actor, dealing with critical fandoms online, and their phobia of vomiting. Lees meer
Warnings: Some strong language and discussions of sensitive themes, including mental health issues and eating disorders. For further information and support, visit https://resources.byspotify.com/
Links/Attachments:
BEAT – UK Eating Disorder Charity
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/helplines/TV Show: ‘Game of Thrones’ (2011-2019) - HBO
https://www.hbo.com/game-of-thronesTV Show: ‘The Last of Us’ (2023 – Present) - HBO
https://www.hbo.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GYyofRQHeuJ6fiQEAAAEyTV Show: ‘The Worst Witch’ (2017 - 2020) - CBBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b09m8lyz/the-worst-witchVideo Game: ‘The Last of Us’ (2013) - Sony PlayStation
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/the-last-of-us/TV Show: ‘Time’ (2021-2023) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p09fs2qh/time?seriesId=p09fs2qh-structural-2-p0g5k19nTV Show: ‘Cracker’ (1993-1996) - ITV
https://www.itv.com/watch/cracker/1a1918TV Show: ‘Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV’ (2024) - Investigation Discovery
https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb/show/quiet-on-setthe-dark-side-of-kids-tvTV Show: ‘Chernobyl’ (2019) - HBO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9APLXM9Ei8EmetAction – UK Emetophobia Charity
https://emetaction.org/The Thrive Programme
https://www.thriveprogramme.org/Book: Emetophobia-Free, Rob Kelly (2014)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=thrive+programme+emetophobia&crid=2Q58R6N2PS6MW&sprefix=thrive+programme+emetophobia%2Caps%2C114&ref=nb_sb_noss_1Louis Theroux: Talking to Anorexia (2017) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b09d5nk2/louis-theroux-talking-to-anorexiaBook: The Lord of the Rings, J. R. R. Tolkien (1954)
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
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Louis is back with the fifth season of his podcast!
29 april 2025 · 1 min
It's that time again... Lees meer
Louis returns for another series of his podcast. Join him weekly from May 6th as he delves into the lives of fascinating people from across the globe.
Watch episodes exclusively on Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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S4 EP7: Sean Evans discusses his upbringing in Chicago, interview techniques, and no-go guests on ‘Hot Ones’
25 februari 2025 · 1 uur 17 min
Louis speaks to Sean Evans, the host of Youtube smash-hit ‘Hot Ones’. Dialling in from New York, the pair swap interview techniques, as well as discussing Sean’s upbringing in Chicago and how he utilised chicken wings to create one of the biggest talk shows in the world. Plus, Sean lets Louis know which celebrities were ratings hits and who he’d never have on the show... Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language.
Links/Attachments:
YouTube: Louis Theroux (me) reacts to his (my) ‘Hot Ones’ episode (2025)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_WT5kxyZ1IYouTube Series: Louis Theroux Attacks the Shark While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2023)
https://youtu.be/wlL9RUGxXSs?si=sVQYvUdArc4Wr_DlYouTube Series: Anthony Rizzo On Chicago Cubs Rivalries & Baseball Superstitions While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2015)
https://youtu.be/4iSCOtYs_6Q?si=hA2IVueisoOo4WVGYouTube Series: Prince Amukamara Talks NFL Salaries & Pre-Game Sex While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2015)
https://youtu.be/kmBlwAFRFJU?si=lvE5Ot11dnWkeTnkYouTube Series: Trick Daddy Prays for Help While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2018)
https://youtu.be/SywOj6EpkOc?si=-DHaIisP36RwCQdDYouTube Series: DJ Khaled Talks Fuccbois, Finga Licking, and Media Dinosaurs While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2015)
https://youtu.be/1HYEC_FlgAg?si=CCcTdghBl4ifWjO5Book: Paper Lion, George Plimpton (1966)
Book: Shadow Box, George Plimpton (1977)
YouTube Series: Conan O'Brien Needs a Doctor While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2024)
https://youtu.be/FALlhXl6CmA?si=ZdOg3BD0sCihdUZHYouTube Series: Sean Evans and Chili Klaus Eat the Carolina Reaper, the World's Hottest Chili Pepper – Hot Ones (2015)
https://youtu.be/9k-SBpElcWA?si=sUU4Ks6k4AqbcXasArticle: In the hot seat: Behind Hot Ones’ ambitions to be the future of late-night TV – The Verge (2019)
https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/31/20938739/hot-ones-sean-evans-youtube-guests-gordon-ramsey-idris-elba-late-night-tv'Chili Klaus & Classical Orchestra 🌶'
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S4 EP6: Sharon Horgan on the sadness of comedy, living in squats and FaceTiming Bono
18 februari 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
Louis sits down in the Spotify studio with Irish actor, writer, and director Sharon Horgan. Sharon discusses her colourful years squatting in London, the fine line between comedy and tragedy, and FaceTiming with Bono while filming Bad Sisters 2. She also spills the beans about almost starring in a Woody Allen film… Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language.
Links/Attachments:
TV Show: ‘Bad Sisters’ (2022-2025) - AppleTV+
https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/bad-sisters/umc.cmc.14kr4vv65unannh7doqgvlh20Film: Home Alone (1990)
https://youtu.be/jEDaVHmw7r4?si=rfeHfnepM2T1YCCQTV Show: ‘Catastrophe’ (2015-2019) - Channel 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sKQ6ilBGGETV Show: ‘Pulling’ (2006-2009) - BBC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgHKlCM-7Wk&t=4sTV Show: ‘Modern Love’ (2019) - Amazon
https://youtu.be/2zSuD79TU3w?si=opqU542-inqGMY_d&t=244Short Film: The Week Before Christmas (2012) - Sky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueKfgCrFuekTV Show: ‘Divorce’ (2016-2019) - HBO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGadA8rJBekTV Show: ‘The Larry Sanders Show’ (1992-1998) - HBO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG1YlnrQAnMTV Show: ‘The Pilot Show’ (2004) - Channel 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MueLNwbFWEU‘Woody Allen warns against ‘witch hunt’ post-Weinstein' - Variety https://variety.com/2017/film/news/woody-allen-harvey-weinstein-1202590319/
Film: Husbands and Wives (1992)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2daA2-OwXbEFilm: Housewife of the Year (2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0OGXGAHaWsTV Show: ‘Motherland’ (2016-2022) https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p05j1jkp/motherland
TV Show: ‘Amandaland’ (2025) https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0024pyy/amandaland
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Shownotes compiled by Maisie Williams
Executive Producer: Arron FellowsA Mindhouse Production for Spotify
www.mindhouse.co.ukLearn more…
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S4 EP5: Armie Hammer discusses allegations against him, being shunned by famous friends, and his unconventional family history
11 februari 2025 · 1 uur 17 min
Louis speaks to actor, podcast host and figure of some controversy, Armie Hammer. Dialing in from his new apartment in downtown LA, Armie and Louis discuss the allegations against him, being shunned by famous friends and his unconventional family history. Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and graphic sexual content, as well as discussions of sensitive themes, including sexual abuse. For further information and support, visit https://resources.byspotify.com/.
Links/Attachments:
‘Armie Hammer Breaks His Silence’ – Air Mail
https://airmail.news/issues/2023-2-4/armie-hammer-breaks-his-silencePodcast: ‘The Armie HammerTime Podcast’ (2024 – present)
https://open.spotify.com/show/05ozD8G0kGIAwJj2PRCjl0TV Show: ‘House of Hammer’ (2022) – Discovery +
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIQ80m7831IInstagram Account: @armiehammervictims
https://www.instagram.com/armiehammervictims?igsh=MTVpbWw2OGMweGFleg==TV Show: ‘The Offer’ (2022) – Paramount+
https://www.paramountplus.com/gb/shows/the-offer/Shotgun Wedding (2022) – Amazon Prime
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shotgun-Wedding-Jennifer-Lopez/dp/B0B76PXDYJ‘Victim of cannibal agreed to be eaten’ – The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/dec/04/germany.lukehardingFrontier Crucible (upcoming film)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34370951/‘Armie Hammer Returns to Acting With ‘Frontier Crucible’ Western’ – The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/armie-hammer-acting-return-western-frontier-crucible-1236048900/Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Shownotes compiled by Immie Webb
Executive Producer: Arron FellowsA Mindhouse Production for Spotify
www.mindhouse.co.uk
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S4 EP4: Leon Edwards on rubbing shoulders with Andrew Tate, the time Donald Trump saw him fight, and how MMA saved his life
4 februari 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
Louis is joined in the studio by MMA fighter and UFC welterweight champion, Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards. Leon talks about rubbing shoulders with Andrew Tate, how MMA saved him from a life of crime and what happened when Donald Trump came to see him fight. Plus, Leon puts Louis’s physical strength to the test… Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes
Links/Attachments:
‘MMA Fighting’s 2022 Knockout of the Year: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman’ - MMA Fighting
https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/12/25/23524649/mma-fightings-2022-knockout-of-the-year-leon-edwards-vs-kamaru-usmanUFC Welterweight Ranking
https://www.ufc.com/rankings‘Colby Covington: UFC fighter provokes pre-bout row by saying Leon Edwards' dead father is 'in hell'’ - Sky News
https://news.sky.com/story/colby-covington-ufc-fighter-provokes-pre-bout-row-by-saying-leon-edwards-dead-father-is-in-hell-13030863‘Briton Edwards loses title in Manchester UFC fight’ - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/cevwr1gpgv9oCredits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Shownotes compiled by Immie Webb
Executive Producer: Arron FellowsA Mindhouse Production for Spotify
www.mindhouse.co.uk
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S4 EP3: Jamie Oliver on public feuds, chopping his finger off on live TV, and his controversial jerk rice
28 januari 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
In this episode, Louis is joined by celebrity chef and best–selling cookbook author, Jamie Oliver. Jamie tells Louis about his public feuds with Gordon Ramsey and Anthony Bourdain, chopping part of his finger off on live TV, and why his jerk rice caused such a stir. Plus, Louis provides some recipe tips… Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language, as well as discussion around food production that may upset some listeners. Visit spotify.com/resources for information and resources.
Links/Attachments:
TV Show: ‘The Naked Chef’ (1999) – BBC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-CeoHHDYw8TV Show: ‘Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends’ (1998) – BBC (UK only)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006w7gn/louis-therouxs-weird-weekendsJamie’s Italian
https://italian.jamieoliver-rg.com/Book: Simply Jamie, Jamie Oliver (2024)
https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/books/simply-jamieTV Show: ‘Jamie’s Kitchen’ (2002) – Channel 4
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0358844/TV Show: ‘Jamie’s School Dinners’ (2005) – Channel 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG66rKiNkw4‘Lads, Gak and Union Jacks: The Oral History of ‘Cool Britannia’’ - Vice
https://www.vice.com/en/article/lads-gak-and-union-jacks-the-oral-history-of-cool-britannia/Song: ‘Jiggle Jiggle’, Louis Theroux and Duke & Jones (2022)
https://open.spotify.com/artist/016Rz5DsXUPPxosNTZLYcvTV Show: ‘Only Fools and Horses’ (1981 - 2003) – BBC (not available to watch)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006xthdHarvey’s, London (1987 – 1993)
https://www.thegoodfoodguide.co.uk/editorial/GFG-archives/1988-to-1993-marco-pierre-white-at-harveys--six-years-that-inspired-a-new-generation-of-chefs#Book: White Heat, Marco Pierre White (1990)
https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/white-heat-25-book-marco-pierre-white-9781845339906?price=27.00Book: Kitchen Confidential, Anthony Bourdain (2000)
https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/kitchen-confidential-book-anthony-bourdain-9781408845042?sku=NGR9781408845042&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAj9m7B… -
S4 EP2: Jade Thirlwall discusses being ghosted by Harry Styles, clashing with the Gallaghers and coming up on X-Factor
21 januari 2025 · 1 uur 12 min
Louis sits down with pop-star and former member of Little Mix, Jade Thirlwall. Jade tells Louis about being ghosted by Harry Styles, clashing with the Gallaghers and coming to the public’s attention on X-Factor. Lees meer
Warnings: Some strong language and discussions of sensitive themes, including mental health issues and eating disorders. For further information and support, visit https://resources.byspotify.com/
Links/Attachments:
BEAT – UK Eating Disorder Charity
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/helplines/TV Show: ‘The X Factor’ (2004 – 2021) – ITV
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEY1ejsweY4DgMwOVJeEaBASong: ‘Angel Of My Dreams’ - JADE
https://open.spotify.com/album/6Wf3fqCoGcOYah2lTcwyAAMusic Video: ‘Angel Of My Dreams’ - JADE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEc-oy93lf8TV Show: ‘Boybands Forever’ (2024) – BBC (UK only)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0023h94/boybands-foreverSong: ‘Black Magic’ - Little Mix (2015)
https://open.spotify.com/album/05MKaTFdEtg64AtPmN1nQ7Song: ‘Power (feat. Stormzy)' - Little Mix (2017)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2lSpirhgGBiKAyl38y8RJsPodcast: ‘Offstage: Inside The X Factor’ (2024) – BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001vtthAlbum: ‘Glory Days’, Little Mix (2016)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2GJLzxAajkFeyDPVH7X4CsSong: ‘Shout Out to My Ex’- Little Mix (2016)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4TvPWe1vbrh0hozmCoSFRI‘Little Mix wins British Group’ – The BRIT Awards (2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO-HcY_8iwE‘LITTLE BELITTLE: Noel Gallagher slams Little Mix’s Best Band Brit Award win saying they’re ‘not in the same league as Oasis’’ – The Sun
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/15217658/noel-gallagher-little-mix-embarrassing-brits-win/Song: ‘212’ - Azealia Banks feat. Lazy Jay (2011)
https://open.spotify.com/album/1haAnMI7BAQEAzrYjzpTvPSong: ‘911’ - Lady Gaga (2020)
https://open.spotify.com/track/6qI0MU175Dk2DeoUjlrOpy…
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S4 EP1: Willem Dafoe on collaborating with Lars Von Trier, being buried alive, and his 'distinctive face’
14 januari 2025 · 1 uur 20 min
To kick off the new series, Louis is joined in the studio by acting legend Willem Dafoe. Renowned for an astonishing range of acting roles - from Poor Things to Spiderman - Willem discusses his life and career, including collaborating with provocative director Lars von Trier, what it’s like to be buried alive on camera, and how his face has a mind of its own… Lees meer
Warnings: Strong language, as well as some adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Platoon (1986)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwGZ6Mv4qko
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Louis returns with Season 4 of the podcast!
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