The Louis Theroux Podcast

S7 EP8: Yorgos Lanthimos discusses working with Emma Stone, suffering for his art, and directing a Bourne movie

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:00:00 -0000

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.

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/

Film Franchise: Marvel Cinematic Universe (2008 – present)

https://www.imdb.com/list/ls031310794/

A Minecraft Movie (2025)

https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/a-minecraft-movie/umc.cmc.1od4a1ayyjqn43uz8fel7ei5e?action=play

Superman (2025)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5950044/

The Lego Batman Movie (2017)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4116284/

Spider-Man (2002)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0145487/

The Mastermind (2025)

https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-mastermind/umc.cmc.3kbnmjk6m6h0hy67h6w6kj6j2?action=play

Anora (2024)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28607951/

Daddy Longlegs (2009)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1426362/

Longlegs (2024)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23468450/

Uncut Gems (2019)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5727208/

Good Time (2017)

https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/good-time/umc.cmc.7950weot61ytepv84enkastys?action=play

Marty Supreme (2025)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32916440/

The Smashing Machine (2025)

https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-smashing-machine/umc.cmc.71wzerdj91fo8ep11rcbu3tei?action=play

Exhibition: Yorgos Lanthimos: Photographs (2026)

https://www.onassis.org/whats-on/yorgos-lanthimos-photographs

Athens, Greece

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens

Credits

Producer: Millie Chu 

Researcher: Artemis Irvine

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 

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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S7 EP7: Simone Ashley on kissing scenes with Jonathan Bailey, getting kicked out of drama school, and Bridgerton criticism

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:00:00 -0000

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.

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

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:00:00 -0000

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.

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/magazine/2023/07/31/larry-gagosian-profile

Book: Hillbilly Elegy, JD Vance, (2017)

https://www.waterstones.com/book/hillbilly-elegy/j-d-vance/9780008220563

Book: Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, Amy Chua (2012)

https://www.waterstones.com/book/battle-hymn-of-the-tiger-mother/amy-chua//9781408822074?sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=259955&awc=3787_1770824539_3e1fda19a55aa22e32d76f01e79f390b&utm_source=259955&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Genie+Shopping+CSS

Article: The Sinaloa Drug Cartel, Patrick Radden Keefe (2012)

https://archive.nytimes.com/6thfloor.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/18/behind-the-cover-story-patrick-radden-keefe-on-the-sinaloa-drug-cartel/

Book: Nazi Billionaires, David De Jong (2023)

https://www.waterstones.com/book/nazi-billionaires/david-de-jong/9780008299798

Book: Some People Need Killing, Patricia Evangelista (2023)

https://www.waterstones.com/book/some-people-need-killing/patricia-evangelista/9781804710081

Book: Killers of the Flower Moon, David Grann (2017)

https://www.waterstones.com/book/killers-of-the-flower-moon-adapted-for-young-adults/david-grann/9781398528482

TV Show: Industry (2020 – present) - BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000pb89/industry

Podcast: Wind of Change (2020 – 2022) - Crooked Media

https://crooked.com/podcast-series/wind-of-change/

Song: ‘Wind Of Change’, The Scorpions (1990)

https://open.spotify.com/track/3ovjw5HZZv43SxTwApooCM

Song: ‘Piano Man’, Bill Joel (1973)

https://open.spotify.com/track/70C4NyhjD5OZUMzvWZ3njJ

Book: The Journalist and the Murderer, Janet Malcolm (1989)

https://www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/stock/the-journalist-and-the-murderer-janet-malcolm

Article: Carl Icahn, Patrick Radden Keefe (2017)

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/08/28/carl-icahns-failed-raid-on-washington

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu 

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 

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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S7 EP5: Laufey discusses viral fame, partying with Bill Murray and the benefits of boredom

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:00:00 -0000

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.

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.com/track/2SEeyc2KS9DIjiJPCYtfgJ?si=a740ddd0858249d6

Song: ‘Creep’, Radiohead (1993)

https://open.spotify.com/track/70LcF31zb1H0PyJoS1Sx1r?si=ddeef2a9f1e34bdf

Song: ‘Letter To My 13 Year Old Self’, Laufey (2023)

https://open.spotify.com/track/59Y1f3y8FuLjadWY9Bx2LC?si=2a76c204cb644895

Song: ‘How Soon Is Now?’, The Smiths (1984)

https://open.spotify.com/track/1YrnDTqvcnUKxAIeXyaEmU?si=05763f85a40041c3

Album: Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book, Ella Fitzgerald (1956)

https://open.spotify.com/album/3DXgUbJhOxidQC3l0tegY9?si=_42fBZG1SZ2WrNwYoL88VA

Song: ‘Miss Otis Regrets’, Ella Fitzgerald (1956)

https://open.spotify.com/track/5dvh4M2Lo0aEXp5D0IJGH1?si=fd41d6fba27748df

‘Santa Baby’, Laufey Music Video feat. Bill Murray

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_SsGMeJIHk

Song: ‘Too Little, Too Late’, Laufey (2025)

https://open.spotify.com/track/1qJnr4Bm7OAauklV18Vdah?si=6fc52bba5b5f48f5

Song: ‘Hallelujah’, Leonard Cohen (1984)

https://open.spotify.com/track/6s1mt6e0n8G7jcNhcxXKzq?si=400cab129f6d4083

Ballet: Giselle, Royal Ballet & Opera (2026)

https://www.rbo.org.uk/tickets-and-events/giselle-marius-petipa-details

Book: ‘How to Be an Artist’, Jerry Saltz (2020)

https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-be-an-artist/jerry-saltz/9781781577820

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 

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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S7 EP4: Stewart Lee on "Netflix comedians”, disastrous gigs, and Elon Musk

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0000

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.

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/tickets/events/2026/a-night-of-comedy

TV Show: ‘Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle’ (2009-2016)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1227802/

Book: How I Escaped My Certain Fate, Stewart Lee (2011)

https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571254811-how-i-escaped-my-certain-fate/?srsltid=AfmBOor4Z6u2BWF9rR8s7qKz2unYdxREkzS7an0f3Le9r6Yoh0UOqbV4

Jerry Springer: The Opera (2005)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0441324/

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032138/

TV Special: ‘Dara Ó Briain: So Where Are We? (2023) - BBC

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31070622/

Elon Musk’s Speech in Trafalgar Square

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSETb5QRLW0

Elon Musk’s Tolkien Bit on The Joe Rogan Podcast

https://metro.co.uk/2025/11/04/elon-musk-branded-dangerous-saying-people-small-town-england-like-hobbits-24609795/

Lord of the Rings Trilogy

https://www.warnerbros.co.uk/movies/lord-rings-trilogy

TV Show: ‘Star Trek’ (1966-1969) - NBC

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060028/

TV Show: ‘Star Trek: Next Generation’ (1987-1994) - CBS

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092455/

Live Show: ‘90s Comedian’ (2006)

https://www.stewartlee.co.uk/merch_download/90s-comedian/

TV Show: ‘Seinfeld’ (1989-1998)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098904/

King Rocker (2020)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10451082/

TV Special: ‘Stewart Lee: Snowflake’ (2022)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22030334/

TV Special: ‘Stewart Lee: Tornado’ (2022)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22030350/

Album: Back Door, Back Door (1975)

https://open.spotify.com/album/5j1apHg2nmljcLH2UIKPLq

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu

Assistant Producer: Mark Maughan

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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S7 EP3: Lulu discusses alcoholism, marrying a Bee Gee, and David Bowie’s thighs

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0000

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.

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 Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9850386/

Saturday Night Fever (1977)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076666/

Song: ‘Night Fever’, The Bee Gees (1977)

https://open.spotify.com/track/4t2euPkyLUs5n5j1HDZ2Tr

Song: ‘To Love Somebody’, The Bee Gees (1967) written by Barry and Robin Gibb

https://open.spotify.com/track/0mbS3VwRbO6HVBMPXnzOGA

Song: ‘Woman In Love’, Barbra Streisand (1980) written by Barry and Robin Gibb

https://open.spotify.com/track/1pTGc8pwyo6xtgXBKCBcFn

Song: ‘Chain Reaction’, Diana Ross (1985)

https://open.spotify.com/track/1it9umP1j9qSqzKbSLLqqy

TV Special: ‘An Audience with Lulu’ (2002) - ITV

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0788014/

Lulu’s Mental Health Trust

https://www.lulusmentalhealthtrust.com/

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu 

Assistant Producer: Mark Maughan

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 Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S7 EP2: Kyle MacLachlan on his relationship with David Lynch, Showgirls, and viral stardom

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0000

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.

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.spotify.com/show/4Q0EAcipmnanJtijhZR4Id

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071853/

Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079470/

TikTok Post: Kyle’s viral post

https://www.tiktok.com/@kyle_maclachlan/video/7561193641553726750

TV Show: ‘How I Met Your Mother’ (2005 – 2014) - CBS

https://tv.apple.com/gb/episode/pilot/umc.cmc.3gahlb7gzcf4n4vm56n4et5um?showId=umc.cmc.hrenotb7pqaz2mo61vph1gwj&action=playSmartEpisode

RoboCop (1987)

https://www.itv.com/watch/robocop/ROBOCOP/CFD2301a0001

Inland Empire (2006)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460829/

TV Show: ‘The Last of Us’ (2023 – Now) - HBO

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3581920/

‘Dennis Hopper’s Best Moments as Frank’ - Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1CQgHeoe14

M (1931)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0022100/

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu 

Assistant Producer: Mark Maughan

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 Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S7 EP1: Boris Becker on encountering Diddy, mind-games with Nadal and his spell in prison

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0000

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.

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 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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Louis returns for Season 7!

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0000

People of Radioland...Louis's back with a brand new series of his podcast, 'The Louis Theroux Podcast'.

Watch exclusively on Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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S6 EP8: Jimmy Carr discusses the secret to his comedy, being a late bloomer, and controversial stand-up gigs

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0000

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.

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%20was%20something%20else.

TV Show: ‘The Black and White Minstrel Show’ (1958-1978)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0198065/

TV Show: ‘The Young Ones’ (1982-1984)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083505/

Titania McGrath quote:

https://x.com/TitaniaMcGrath/status/1453065592651517964

Musical: We Will Rock You, Ben Elton (2002)

https://wewillrockyoulondon.co.uk/

John Betjeman’s Slough poem:

https://allpoetry.com/poem/8493391-Slough-by-Sir-John-Betjeman

TV Show: ‘The Office’ (2001-2003)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0290978/

Naval Ravikant

https://nav.al/rich

TV Show: 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012 – 2025)

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/8-out-of-10-cats-does-countdown

The Fog of War (2004)

https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-fog-of-war/umc.cmc.3j815y9s5id2nvfztrlfh75il?action=play

Eric Weinstein’s Intellectual Dark Web

https://www.whatisemerging.com/videos/inside-the-intellectual-dark-web-eric-weinstein

Hillary Clinton’s ‘deplorable’ speech:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2016-37330420

Jordan Peterson on compelled speech

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-37875695

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 Elly Young

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows 

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S6 EP7: Marina Abramovic on the relationship between performance and pain, never feeling loved in her childhood, and harmful conspiracies

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0000

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.

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/?srsltid=AfmBOopPyXzjOP800ERQMaHvbiNNps0oMBOCmOKjWOhdpNt6X6kEvu2k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQigTZuTmv0

BBC Maestro, Marina Abramovic:

https://www.bbcmaestro.com/courses/marina-abramovic/the-art-of-being-present

Article: ‘Marina Abramovic Just Wants Conspiracy Theorists to Let Her Be’, New York Times, 2020

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/21/arts/design/marina-abramovic-satanist-conspiracy-theory.html

The Seven Deaths of Maria Callas (2022)

https://www.harrisonparrott.com/news/2022-11-04/marina-abramovic-brings-the-seven-deaths-of-maria-callas-to-royal

The Truth Vs Alex Jones (2024)

https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/the-truth-vs-alex-jones/umc.cmc.1azsv881ew8mcjozutufy51vf

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 Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S6 EP6: Florence Pugh discusses intimacy coordinators, jumping off buildings and getting into character

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0000

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.

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 Fellows 

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S6 EP5: David Byrne on clashes in Talking Heads, neurodivergence, and culture wars

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0000

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’.

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 Stories (2016)

https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/true-stories/umc.cmc.7ffwwfhraf765c0l9l1v7a4tw?action=play

Weekly World News:

https://weeklyworldnews.com/

David’s online magazine:

https://reasonstobecheerful.world/

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu 

Assistant Producer: Artemis Irvine

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 Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S6 EP4: Malala Yousafzai discusses misrepresentations of Islam, the Taliban's ‘gender apartheid’, and her views on marriage

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0000

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.

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 Elly Young

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows 

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S6 EP3: Bob Vylan on his controversial Glastonbury performance

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:12:00 -0000

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.

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/watch?v=2XihXOw634o⁠

Song: ‘Fuck Tha Police’, N.W.A (1988)

⁠https://open.spotify.com/track/5n8Aro6j1bEGIy7Tpo7FV7?si=e30bfbfb94694acb⁠

IHRA Antisemitism definition:

⁠https://holocaustremembrance.com/resources/working-definition-antisemitism⁠

Article: Antisemitism definition controversy

⁠https://www.newyorker.com/news/persons-of-interest/the-problem-with-defining-antisemitism⁠

CST Antisemitic report 2025:

⁠https://cst.org.uk/news/blog/2025/08/06/antisemitic-incidents-report-january-june-2025⁠

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 Production for Spotify 

⁠www.mindhouse.co.uk⁠ 

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S6 EP2: Michael Palin discusses Monty Python dynamics, famous fans, and ‘Life of Brian’ controversies

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:00:00 -0000

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.

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) - BBC

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072500/

Sketch: The Ministry of Silly Walks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV2ViNJFZC8

Book: North Korea Journal, Michael Palin (2019)

https://www.themichaelpalin.com/north-korea-journal/

TV Show: ‘Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime’ (2020) - BBC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1SddawMoz8

Life of Brian Debate with Malcolm Muggeridge (1979) - BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/videos/cyxe9180z84o

A Fish Called Wanda (1988)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095159/

Short Story: In The Penal Colony, Franz Kafka (1919)

https://www.kafka-online.info/in-the-penal-colony.html

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 Elly Young

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows 

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S6 EP1: Steve Coogan on falling out of love with Alan Partridge, playing Jimmy Savile, and sobriety

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:00:00 -0000

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.

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.imdb.com/title/tt0086807/

TV Show: ‘Blackadder’ (1983 - 1989) - ITV

https://www.itv.com/watch/blackadder/2a7295

TV Show: ‘Not the Nine O’Clock News’ (1979 – 1982) - BBC

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080253/

TV Show: ‘The Trip’ (2010 - 2020) - BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b04v5fy3/the-trip

TV Show: ‘When Louis met...’ [Jimmy Savile Episode] (2000 – 2002) - BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0g3zjn9/when-louis-met-series-1-jimmy-savile

Louis Theroux: Savile (2016) - BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07yc9zh

Jimmy Savile & Steve Coogan 1989 clip:

https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/celebrity/steve-coogan-jimmy-savile-impression-201622-20231021

Book: In Plain Sight: The Life and Lies of Jimmy Savile, Dan Davies (2015) https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/in-plain-sight-book-dan-davies-9781782067467

TV Show: Des (2020) - ITV

https://www.itv.com/watch/des/2a7844

TV Show: ‘Appropriate Adult’ (2011) - ITV

https://www.itv.com/watch/appropriate-adult/1a6304

TV Show: ‘Foyle’s War’ (2002 – 2015)

https://www.itv.com/watch/foyles-war/25410

A Beautiful Mind (2002)

https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/a-beautiful-mind/umc.cmc.2iqk0c0jh9ocfk2jtv2yda0k1?action=play

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 Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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Season 6 incoming...

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 23:00:00 -0000

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.

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

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:07:00 -0000

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…

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://store.mcsweeneys.net/products/mcsweeneys-issue-30

Book: True Grit – Charles Portis

Book: Masters of Atlantis – Charles Portis

Book: Dog of the South – Charles Portis

TV Show: Scenes from a Marriage (2021) - HBO

Film: Fanny and Alexander (1982)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euGIHjc6C_Q

Film: Barbie (2023)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBk4NYhWNMM

TV Show: Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace (2004) - Channel 4

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/garth-marenghis-darkplace

Film: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (2010) - dir. Edgar Wright

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wd5KEaOtm4

Film: This Is The End (2013)

https://www.netflix.com/title/70264796

Documentary: Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail (2011) - BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011k0xx

Film: Rushmore (1998) - dir. Wes Anderson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZVdXXG3KN8

Film: A Clockwork Orange (1971) - dir. Stanley Kubrick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T54uZPI4Z8A&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD

TV Show: Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995-1998) - HBO

https://www.hbo.com/mr-show-with-bob-and-david

Film: Bottle Rocket (1996) - dir. Wes Anderson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJPQ-NnjZR0

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

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows 

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S5 EP7: Danny Dyer describes battling addiction, UFO obsessions, and tackling Shakespeare

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0000

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’.

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

TV Show: ‘Rivals’ (2024) - Disney Plus

https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/browse/entity-97399b9f-964e-444c-91f3-7db9f11efe5d

I Believe in UFOs: Danny Dyer (2010)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7008276/

TV Episode: ‘Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends: UFOs’ (1998)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00hf8tg

TV Show: ‘Prime Suspect’ (1991 – 2006) - ITV

https://www.itv.com/watch/prime-suspect/1a1685

TV Show: ‘Cracker’ (1993 – 1996) - ITV

https://www.itv.com/watch/cracker/1a1918

Three Quick Breaths (upcoming film)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35566934/

TV Show: ‘Eastenders’ (1985 – Present) - BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006m86d/eastenders

Podcast: ‘Desert Island Discs: Danny Dyer’ - BBC Sounds

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002c2hw

Play: Celebration, Harold Pinter (2000)

http://www.haroldpinter.org/plays/plays_celebration.shtml

Play: The Dumb Waiter, Harold Pinter (1957)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dumb-Waiter-Play-Acting-One/dp/0573042101

Play: The Caretaker, Harold Pinter (1960)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Caretaker-Play-Harold-Pinter/dp/0573040028

Play: The Birthday Party, Harold Pinter (1958)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Birthday-Party-Pinter-Plays/dp/0571160786

Play: The Room, Harold Pinter (1957)

https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/room-book-harold-pinter-9780573022364

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu 

Assistant Producer: Artemis Irvine

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 EP6: Ed Sheeran on squeezing Stormzy into his Mini, having breakfast with Van Morrison, and remaining normal

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0000

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.

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.spotify.com/track/09mkdGhqb5ySKVsnkx9hy2

Song: ‘Superstition’, Stevie Wonder (1972)

https://open.spotify.com/track/4N0TP4Rmj6QQezWV88ARNJ

Album: ‘Mule Variations’, Tom Waits (1999)

https://open.spotify.com/album/7cAcex6xw4fP67ltgn1gm3

Song: ‘JCB’, Nizlopi (2005)

https://open.spotify.com/track/6CWCgRZ0Hxa2dnrCCvq5bA

Album: ‘Nebraska’, Bruce Springsteen (1982)

https://open.spotify.com/album/6yskFQZNlLYhkchAxELHi6

Song: ‘Born in the U.S.A.’, Bruce Springsteen (1984)

https://open.spotify.com/track/0dOg1ySSI7NkpAe89Zo0b9

Song: ‘Atlantic City’, Bruce Springsteen (1982)

https://open.spotify.com/track/1Vp8U39YNsDfd6yVuaUq12

Song: ‘Azizam’, Ed Sheeran (2025)

https://open.spotify.com/track/0GRc3eGTg8HBdWLRGYgqIc

Song: ‘Shape of You’, Ed Sheeran (2017)

https://open.spotify.com/track/7qiZfU4dY1lWllzX7mPBI3

Song: ‘Baby Shark’, Pinkfong (2017)

https://open.spotify.com/track/5ygDXis42ncn6kYG14lEVG

Moana (2016)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKFuXETZUsI

Song: ‘Thinking Out Loud’, Ed Sheeran (2014)

https://open.spotify.com/track/34gCuhDGsG4bRPIf9bb02f

Song: ‘Let’s Get It On’, Marvin Gaye (1973)

https://open.spotify.com/track/627teoJpK7qZOxRRY8TNnv

TV Show: ‘Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All’ (2023) - Disney+

https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/browse/entity-76b2ccc7-d7d8-434c-b750-f97746bce411

The Lego Movie (2013)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ_JOBCLF-I

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu 

Assistant Producer: Artemis Irvine

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 EP5: Little Simz discusses her new album, growing up with adopted siblings, and working with Drake

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0000

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.

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

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 Fellows 

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S5 EP4: John Wilson on collaborating with Nathan Fielder, confronting a cult, and hating mockumentaries

Mon, 26 May 2025 23:00:00 -0000

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…

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

https://www.hbo.com/the-rehearsal

Book: The Journalist and the Murderer, Janet Malcolm (1989)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Journalist-Murderer-Janet-Malcolm/dp/1847085342

Book: The Silent Woman: Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, Janet Malcolm (1994)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silent-Woman-J-Malcolm/dp/0679751408

Book: Psychoanalysis: The Impossible Profession, Janet Malcolm (1977)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Psychoanalysis-Impossible-Profession-Janet-Malcolm/dp/0394710347

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 Fellows 

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S5 EP3: Bryan Johnson discusses life-changing psychedelics, superintelligence, and night-time erections

Mon, 19 May 2025 23:26:00 -0000

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.

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

Tue, 13 May 2025 02:15:00 -0000

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.

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=PJrr2amlFyc

One Battle After Another (2025)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap-j8e9J5U0

TV Show: ‘Merlin’ (2008-2012) - BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00dq8tn/merlin-series-1-1-the-dragons-call?seriesId=b00mjlxv-structural-1-b00dr74v

I am Sam (2001)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ir6_2EkhzAc

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu 

Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams

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 EP1: Bella Ramsey discusses being a child actor, dealing with critical fandoms and overcoming emetophobia

Mon, 05 May 2025 23:00:00 -0000

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.

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-thrones

TV Show: ‘The Last of Us’ (2023 – Present) - HBO

https://www.hbo.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GYyofRQHeuJ6fiQEAAAEy

TV Show: ‘The Worst Witch’ (2017 - 2020) - CBBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b09m8lyz/the-worst-witch

Video 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-p0g5k19n

TV Show: ‘Cracker’ (1993-1996) - ITV

https://www.itv.com/watch/cracker/1a1918

TV 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-tv

TV Show: ‘Chernobyl’ (2019) - HBO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9APLXM9Ei8

EmetAction – 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_1

Louis Theroux: Talking to Anorexia (2017) - BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b09d5nk2/louis-theroux-talking-to-anorexia

Book: The Lord of the Rings, J. R. R. Tolkien (1954)

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu 

Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams

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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Louis is back with the fifth season of his podcast!

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:00:00 -0000

It's that time again...

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’

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0000

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...

Warnings: Strong language.

Links/Attachments:

YouTube: Louis Theroux (me) reacts to his (my) ‘Hot Ones’ episode (2025)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_WT5kxyZ1I

YouTube Series: Louis Theroux Attacks the Shark While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2023)

https://youtu.be/wlL9RUGxXSs?si=sVQYvUdArc4Wr_Dl

YouTube Series: Anthony Rizzo On Chicago Cubs Rivalries & Baseball Superstitions While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2015)

https://youtu.be/4iSCOtYs_6Q?si=hA2IVueisoOo4WVG

YouTube Series: Prince Amukamara Talks NFL Salaries & Pre-Game Sex While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2015)

https://youtu.be/kmBlwAFRFJU?si=lvE5Ot11dnWkeTnk

YouTube Series: Trick Daddy Prays for Help While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2018)

https://youtu.be/SywOj6EpkOc?si=-DHaIisP36RwCQdD

YouTube Series: DJ Khaled Talks Fuccbois, Finga Licking, and Media Dinosaurs While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2015)

https://youtu.be/1HYEC_FlgAg?si=CCcTdghBl4ifWjO5

Book: 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=ZdOg3BD0sCihdUZH

YouTube 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=sUU4Ks6k4AqbcXas

Article: 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 🌶'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuvUaFp_qMQ

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 Fellows 

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S4 EP6: Sharon Horgan on the sadness of comedy, living in squats and FaceTiming Bono

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0000

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…

Warnings: Strong language.

⁠Links/Attachments:

TV Show: ‘Bad Sisters’ (2022-2025) - AppleTV+

https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/bad-sisters/umc.cmc.14kr4vv65unannh7doqgvlh20

Film: Home Alone (1990)

https://youtu.be/jEDaVHmw7r4?si=rfeHfnepM2T1YCCQ

TV Show: ‘Catastrophe’ (2015-2019) - Channel 4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sKQ6ilBGGE

TV Show: ‘Pulling’ (2006-2009) - BBC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgHKlCM-7Wk&t=4s

TV Show: ‘Modern Love’ (2019) - Amazon

https://youtu.be/2zSuD79TU3w?si=opqU542-inqGMY_d&t=244

Short Film: The Week Before Christmas (2012) - Sky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueKfgCrFuek

TV Show: ‘Divorce’ (2016-2019) - HBO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGadA8rJBek

TV Show: ‘The Larry Sanders Show’ (1992-1998) - HBO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG1YlnrQAnM

TV 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-OwXbE

Film: Housewife of the Year (2024)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0OGXGAHaWs

TV 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 Fellows 

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S4 EP5: Armie Hammer discusses allegations against him, being shunned by famous friends, and his unconventional family history

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0000

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.

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-silence

Podcast: ‘The Armie HammerTime Podcast’ (2024 – present)

https://open.spotify.com/show/05ozD8G0kGIAwJj2PRCjl0

TV Show: ‘House of Hammer’ (2022) – Discovery +

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIQ80m7831I

Instagram 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.lukeharding

Frontier 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 Fellows 

A 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

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0000

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…

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-usman

UFC 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/cevwr1gpgv9o

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 Fellows 

A 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

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0000

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…

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-CeoHHDYw8

TV Show: ‘Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends’ (1998) – BBC (UK only)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006w7gn/louis-therouxs-weird-weekends

Jamie’s Italian

https://italian.jamieoliver-rg.com/

Book: Simply Jamie, Jamie Oliver (2024)

https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/books/simply-jamie

TV 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/016Rz5DsXUPPxosNTZLYcv

TV Show: ‘Only Fools and Horses’ (1981 - 2003) – BBC (not available to watch)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006xthd

Harvey’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=27.00

Book: Kitchen Confidential, Anthony Bourdain (2000)

https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/kitchen-confidential-book-anthony-bourdain-9781408845042?sku=NGR9781408845042&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAj9m7BhD1ARIsANsIIvBU0sOfPH6enBc2Qpztul1QXcMLLn8uut7WbtMgryXA3UkvNOMH3gEaAmMtEALw_wcB

‘Jamie Oliver’s Empire Collapses as 22 UK Restaurants Close’ – The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2019/may/21/jamie-oliver-jobs-administrators-restaurants-jamies-italian

Book: The Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver (1999)

https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/naked-chef-book-jamie-oliver-9780718143602?sku=GOR001223048&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAj9m7BhD1ARIsANsIIvD4Smq_BjCdfmuhtcCExQXMOuf2ipLA-EDglvrr5ithxbO71JFNRJkaAuKPEALw_wcB

Bite Back 2030

https://www.biteback2030.com/

‘I Was a Cookbook Ghostwriter’ – The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/14/dining/i-was-a-cookbook-ghostwriter.html#:~:text=Julia%20Turshen%2C%20who%20is%20writing,a%20culinary%20romp%20through%20Spain.

Podcast: ‘Young Again with Kirsty Young’ - BBC Sounds

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001rgtq

TV Show: ‘Jamie: Fast and Simple’ (2024) – Channel 4

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/jamie-fast-and-simple

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu 

Assistant Producers: Maan al-Yasiri and 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 Fellows 

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S4 EP2: Jade Thirlwall discusses being ghosted by Harry Styles, clashing with the Gallaghers and coming up on X-Factor

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0000

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.

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/UCEY1ejsweY4DgMwOVJeEaBA

Song: ‘Angel Of My Dreams’ - JADE

https://open.spotify.com/album/6Wf3fqCoGcOYah2lTcwyAA

Music Video: ‘Angel Of My Dreams’ - JADE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEc-oy93lf8

TV Show: ‘Boybands Forever’ (2024) – BBC (UK only)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0023h94/boybands-forever

Song: ‘Black Magic’ - Little Mix (2015)

https://open.spotify.com/album/05MKaTFdEtg64AtPmN1nQ7

Song: ‘Power (feat. Stormzy)' - Little Mix (2017)

https://open.spotify.com/album/2lSpirhgGBiKAyl38y8RJs

Podcast: ‘Offstage: Inside The X Factor’ (2024) – BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001vtth

Album: ‘Glory Days’, Little Mix (2016)

https://open.spotify.com/album/2GJLzxAajkFeyDPVH7X4Cs

Song: ‘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/1haAnMI7BAQEAzrYjzpTvP

Song: ‘911’ - Lady Gaga (2020)

https://open.spotify.com/track/6qI0MU175Dk2DeoUjlrOpy

Jesy Nelson: ‘Odd One Out’ (2019) – BBC (UK only)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p07lsr4d/jesy-nelson-odd-one-out

Song: ‘Boyz feat. Nicki Minaj’ - Jesy Nelson (2021)

https://open.spotify.com/album/4ShgsMHEHPPLI6Dk16HNF1

TV Show: ‘Later… with Jools Holland’ – BBC (UK only)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00248kc

East is East (1999)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg-zwt-XMFE

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 Fellows 

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S4 EP1: Willem Dafoe on collaborating with Lars Von Trier, being buried alive, and his 'distinctive face’

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0000

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…

Warnings: Strong language, as well as some adult themes.

Links/Attachments:

Platoon (1986)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8weLPF4qBQ

Antichrist (2009)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO-TNfPzh_k

Last Temptation of Christ (1988)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW6jxGaIias

Poor Things (2023)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlbR5N6veqw

Spiderman (2002)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t06RUxPbp_c

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As-vKW4ZboU&pp=ygUVYmVldGxlanVpY2UgMiB0cmFpbGVy

Nosferatu (2024)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px6S0RxfAHg

The Loveless (1981)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJEmcxXR7H0

Wild At Heart (1990)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQIdBfrF0Ik

Shadow Of The Vampire (2000)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B15iesNMa8

Body Of Evidence (1993)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51xEHzC-rjQ

The Witch (2015)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQXmlf3Sefg&t=31s

The Northman (2022)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mamgc47SOE

Birds Eye Advert - Polar Bear Fish Finger (2010)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsKWjO213EY

Mercedes Advert (2013)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfqNfbCQzpo

Jim Beam Whiskey Advert (2011)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYXFLX2vB-Q

Breaking the Waves (1996)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHqZh-9AiCs

At Eternity's Gate (2018)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T77PDm3e1iE&pp=ygUaYXQgZXRlcm5pdHkncyBnYXRlIHRyYWlsZXI%3D

Pink Flamingos (1972)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwGZ6Mv4qko

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Louis returns with Season 4 of the podcast!

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:05:00 -0000

Louis is back with another series of his podcast, speaking to a variety of remarkable people from all walks of life. Tune in weekly from January 14th for wide-ranging conversations with the likes of Willem Dafoe, Jade Thirlwall, Armie Hammer, and more.

Watch episodes exclusively on Spotify, or listen everywhere.

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S3 EP7: Barry Keoghan on his childhood, avoiding online hate and dancing in 'Saltburn'

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0000

For the final episode of the series, Louis is joined in the studio by Irish actor Barry Keoghan. Barry talks about his turbulent childhood in inner city Dublin, avoiding online hate and his infamous dancing scene in Saltburn.

Warnings: Strong language, as well as adult themes including substance abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Visit spotify.com/resources for information and resources.

Links/Attachments:

Dunkirk (2017)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-eMt3SrfFU

The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQFdGfwChtw&pp=ygUkdGhlIGtpbGxpbmcgb2YgYSBzYWNyZWQgZGVlciB0cmFpbGVy

A.O. Scott, ‘Review: ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ Depicts Familiar Torment’, New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/19/movies/the-killing-of-a-sacred-deer-review-colin-farrell-nicole-kidman.html

The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRu3zLOJN2c&pp=ygUaVGhlIEJhbnNoZWVzIG9mIEluaXNoZXJpbiA%3D

Saltburn (2023)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lALMdJf6UUE&pp=ygURc2FsdGJ1cm4gdHJhaWxlciA%3D

The Basketball Diaries (1995)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zc7T0vUpj0&pp=ygUaYmFza2V0YmFsbCBkaWFyaWVzIHRyYWlsZXI%3D

Bird (2024, released 8th November)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=130ko6kcQ-g

On The Waterfront (1954)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOdYAXOfLMc&pp=ygUZb24gdGhlIHdhdGVyZnJvbnQgdHJhaWxlcg%3D%3D

The Wrestler (2008)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61-GFxjTyV0&pp=ygUUdGhlIHdyZXN0bGVyIHRyYWlsZXI%3D

Love/Hate (2010)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfheHH6iDrc&pp=ygURbG92ZS9oYXRlIHRyYWlsZXI%3D

‘Please Please Please’, Sabrina Carpenter (2024)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl_thbk40A0&pp=ygUmcGxlYXNlIHBsZWFzZSBwbGVhc2Ugc2FicmluYSBjYXJwZW50ZXI%3D

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu 

Assistant Producer: Sally McLennan

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett 

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira 

Audio Mixer: Tom Guest

Video Mixer: Scott Edwards

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows 

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S3 EP6: Nick Kyrgios discusses his love/hate relationship with tennis, mental health battles and conspiracy theories

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Louis is joined by tennis ‘bad boy’ Nick Kyrgios. Beaming in from his home in Canberra, Australia, the pair discuss his love/hate relationship with the sport that made him famous, his well-publicised mental health battles and internet conspiracy theories.

Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.

Links/Attachments:

Good Trouble with Nick Kyrgios (Podcast)

https://open.spotify.com/show/7iswYJAWYkeXLOmgSvlNlh?si=564f42f9346e4407

Break Point (Netflix)

https://www.netflix.com/title/81569920

Open: An Autobiography, Andre Agassi (2010)

https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/open-an-autobiography-andre-agassi?variant=32545747468366

Gods of Tennis (iPlayer, UK only)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0fd5qk1

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu 

Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett 

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira 

Audio Mixer: Tom Guest

Video Mixer: Scott Edwards

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows 

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S3 EP5: Katie Price on her turbulent romances, cosmetic surgery and dressing up with Boris Johnson

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Louis sits down with glamour model, bestselling author and all-round media personality, Katie Price. Joining Louis in the Spotify studio, Katie reflects on her turbulent romantic life, her complicated relationship with cosmetic surgery and dressing up as clowns with Boris Johnson.

Warnings: Strong language, frank discussions of sex and other adult content, including conversations about addiction and suicide.

Links/Attachments:

‘Katie Price Exclusive with Piers Morgan’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V1R-2h9k-U&t=152s

‘This is Me’, Katie Price (2024)

https://www.bonnierbooks.co.uk/books/john-blake-publishing/this-is-me/

‘Being Jordan: My Story’, Katie Price (2004)

https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/being-jordan-book-katie-price-9781844541324?sku=GOR000387198&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwmaO4BhAhEiwA5p4YL7U_ZzCOj4UjJdTlsh-vw2jE-eezcZzgGcG8JoeMD0gDr53SYkWg1BoCzMgQAvD_BwE

‘The Last Word’, Amy Price (2023)

https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/the-last-word-amy-price?variant=40244984873038

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu 

Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill

Researcher: Rosie Hough

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett 

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira 

Audio Mixer: Tom Guest

Video Mixer: Scott Edwards

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows 

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S3 EP4: Dame Tracey Emin discusses her upbringing, YBA contemporaries, and life-changing cancer diagnosis

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Louis travels to the seaside town of Margate to meet iconic British artist, Dame Tracey Emin. During an afternoon spent in Tracey’s painting studio, the pair discuss her turbulent upbringing, what she thinks of her YBA contemporaries and how a cancer diagnosis changed her outlook on life.

Warnings: Strong language, adult subject matter, including descriptions of sexual violence, and is intended for adult consumption only. Visit spotify.com/resources for information and resources.

Links/Attachments:

‘Knighthoods and Damehoods’ - The Royal Family

https://www.royal.uk/knighthoods-and-damehoods

When Louis Met... - BBC (UK only)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0dyhkbw/when-louis-met

‘Young British Artists (YBAs)’ - Tate

https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/y/young-british-artists-ybas

‘Lads, Gak and Union Jacks: The Oral History of ‘Cool Britannia’'

https://www.vice.com/en/article/lads-gak-and-union-jacks-the-oral-history-of-cool-britannia/

‘Illumination Media: Is Painting Dead?’ (original broadcast 1997) - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKHJoLG2cEk&ab_channel=IlluminationsMedia

‘R.I.P. Tracey Emin’s Tent’ - BBC

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/3753541.stm

‘Tracey Emin: My Bed’ - Tate

https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/emin-my-bed-l03662

‘Francis Bacon’ – Tate

https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/francis-bacon-682

‘Carl Andre: the ‘OJ of the art world’ leaves behind a troubling legacy’ - The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/jan/25/carl-andre-artist-legacy

‘Death of an Artist’ - Podcast

https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/death-of-an-artist

‘Satirists jump into Tracey's bed’ - The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/1999/oct/25/20yearsoftheturnerprize.turnerprize

Book: Strangeland, Tracey Emin (2005)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Strangeland-Tracey-Emin/dp/0340769467

Book: Six Turkish Tales, Tracey Emin (1987)

https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Six_Turkish_Tales.html?id=vbGUAAAACAAJ&redir_esc=y

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu 

Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett 

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira 

Videography: Revelstoke Films

Audio Mixer: Tom Guest

Video Mixer: Scott Edwards

Show notes compiled by Sally McLennan

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows 

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S3 EP3: Trevor Noah on growing up during Apartheid, landing ‘The Daily Show’, and being friends with Bill Gates

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Louis chats to South African comedian, writer and television host, Trevor Noah. Dialling in from New York, Trevor shares his memories of growing up during Apartheid in Johannesburg, landing the ‘The Daily Show’, and becoming friends with Bill Gates.

Warnings: Strong language, as well as adult themes including domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised. Visit spotify.com/resources for information and resources.

Links/Attachments:

Into the Uncut Grass, Trevor Noah (2024)

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737120/into-the-uncut-grass-by-trevor-noah-illustrated-by-sabina-hahn/

‘The Most Hated Family in America’, Louis Theroux Specials, iPlayer (UK only)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007clvf

Mind Your Language (TV Series)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075537/

Ikigai

https://positivepsychology.com/ikigai/

AI For Good Lab Microsoft

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/group/ai-for-good-research-lab/

‘The Great Mortality’, John Kelly (2005)

https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-great-mortality-john-kelly?variant=41000265449506

‘Whites’, Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends, iPlayer (UK only)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00b996d

'African Hunting Holiday’, Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends, iPlayer (UK only)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b009sj0c

‘Law and Disorder in Johannesburg’, Louis Theroux Specials, iPlayer (UK only)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00g1vdq/louis-theroux-specials-law-and-disorder-in-johannesburg

You Laugh But It’s True

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWBepNts1V4&t=2408s

Daywalker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcyuIKzpYJQ

The Daily Show

https://www.youtube.com/thedailyshow

Born a Crime, Trevor Noah (2016)

https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/trevor-noah/born-a-crime/9781473635302/

‘Tyla’s racial identity: South African singer sparks culture war’, BBC News, (2023)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-67505674

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu 

Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett 

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira 

Audio Mixer: Tom Guest

Video Mixer: Scott Edwards

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows 

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S3 EP2: Headie One discusses his smash hit ‘Know Better’, security concerns, and the truth about his stage name

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Louis is joined by rapper and ‘King of Drill’, Headie One. They meet at the Spotify studio to discuss Headie’s life and career, including the tragic events surrounding his track, ‘Know Better’, growing up on the infamous Broadwater Farm estate, and the real origins of his stage name. Plus, Louis gets a lesson in drill slang.

Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.

Links/Attachments:

Hip Hop Raised Me: ‘Pop Smoke UK interview with DJ Semtex’ - Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ-Hip-6Gw0&ab_channel=HIPHOPRAISEDME

Headie One - Know Better - Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/track/0IX9PL2dUVCHp6L4JQ9Rzq?si=34ecda24bc274eb4

File on 4: ‘Attack on rap star sparked a wave of killings’ - BBC Radio 4 (UK only)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p085qvh3

‘Is drill the most controversial genre of music?’ - GQ (2018)

https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/drill-music-controversy-headie-one-harlem-spartans

Headie One x Drake - Only you Freestyle – YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znQriFAMBRs&ab_channel=HeadieOne

Headie One ft Sampha - Memories - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWQOfXfMrJA&ab_channel=HeadieOne

Headie One – Psalm 35 – YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvJPWLE3pQg&ab_channel=HeadieOne-Topic

Headie One – Martin’s Sofa - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cKPgHCciEA&ab_channel=HeadieOne

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu 

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri and Emilia Gill

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett 

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira 

Audio Mixer: Tom Guest

Video Mixer: Scott Edwards

Show notes compiled by Sally McLennan

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows 

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify 

www.mindhouse.co.uk 

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S3 EP1: Mia Khalifa on living with autism, receiving death threats and her experience of the adult film industry

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0000

For the first episode of the new series, Louis sits down with influencer, fashion icon and former adult film performer, Mia Khalifa. Joining Louis in the studio, Mia discusses living with autism, receiving death threats for her outspoken views, and her experience of the adult film world.

Warnings: Strong language, adult content and discussions of a sexual nature.

Links/Attachments:

‘What is Anime? Everything You Need to know’ - NFI

https://www.nfi.edu/what-is-anime/

Louis Theroux: Extreme Love, Episode 1: Autism – BBC (UK only)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01gk4xc

Louis Theroux: Selling Sex – BBC (UK only)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dbcf

Louis Theroux: Dark States, Series 1 Episode 2: Trafficking Sex – BBC (UK only)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b099wspk

Louis Theroux Specials: Twilight of the Porn Stars – BBC (UK only)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01j84qt/louis-theroux-specials-twilight-of-the-porn-stars

‘Beirut – beautiful and scarred – beckons Anthony Bourdain again’ - CNN

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/beirut-bourdain-parts-unknown/index.html

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, S05 E08: Beirut – Banijay Documentaries (CNN production)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LptZ9E4ZG4

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, S02 E08: Beirut – Discovery (Discovery+ - Amazon Prime)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0919V38G1/ref=atv_dp_season_select_s2

Capernaum (2018), directed by Nadine Labaki – Trailer via YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULUo0048xZE

What does the term ‘incel’ mean? - CNN

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/16/us/incel-involuntary-celibate-explained-cec/index.html

The Joe Rogan Experience, E1648: Abby Martin - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toBL3_nWpJU

Call Her Daddy – This is Mia Khalifa (Full Interview) - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlaEaN2sm14

‘What’s a Pick-Me Girl? Here’s What You Need to Know’ - Cosmopolitan

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a42134933/what-is-a-pick-me-girl-definition/

The Girlfriend Experience (2009), directed by Steven Soderbergh – YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euwBlSZVrtQ

Entourage, Season 7 – HBO (Sky Comedy - Now TV)

https://www.nowtv.com/gb/watch/home/asset/entourage/iYEQZ2uDbPiuTXWJFoHV9m?DCMP=WA

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu

Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Audio Mixer: Tom Guest

Video Mixer: Scott Edwards

Show notes compiled by Sally McLennan

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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The Louis Theroux Podcast is back!

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Louis returns for another series of freewheeling conversations with guests from across the globe – but this time, you can watch the interviews in full on Spotify! Tune in weekly from September 24th as Louis speaks to fascinating guests including Mia Khalifa, Barry Keoghan, Tracey Emin and Nick Kyrgios.

Watch episodes exclusively on Spotify, or listen everywhere.

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S2 EP9: Adam Buxton on podcast rivalry, problematic musical heroes, and abandoning social media.

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0000

In the final episode of the series, Louis is in the Spotify studio with lifelong friend, comedian and fellow podcaster, Adam Buxton. In a typically rambling conversation, they chat about problematic musical heroes, Adam’s ascent to podcast royalty and his anxieties about the culture wars which led to him abandoning social media. Expect salty language and an assortment of impressions.

Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.

Links/Attachments:

‘Steve Harwell, the former lead singer of Smash Mouth, dies at 56’ - NPR

https://www.npr.org/2023/09/05/1197578311/steve-harwell-the-former-lead-singer-of-smash-mouth-dies-at-56

‘Tom Hanks’ - The Adam Buxton Podcast

https://www.adam-buxton.co.uk/podcasts/lpbk8k9zbhx54zt-8yl8m-mdzjc-whmf8-2lwfg-emz92-cxnlh-ghwwh-r34cb-sfwnb-kmjcj-x8cgn-gzmzx-xfpt5-x6cma-d8lbc

‘Kayvan Novak’ - The Adam Buxton Podcast

https://www.adam-buxton.co.uk/podcasts/wmcgmfe7zj7chps-89fa4-2e48e-rwzy8-824b8-4mdjd-2hcs8-chrb2-7y8jj-5pcse-2wtsh-cz8zd-e3cdy-g68s7-3dezn-7k5mw

‘Sarah Silverman’ - The Adam Buxton Podcast

https://www.adam-buxton.co.uk/podcasts/wmcgmfe7zj7chps-89fa4-2e48e-rwzy8-824b8-4mdjd

‘Sarah Silverman: ‘There are jokes I made 15 years ago I would absolutely not make today” - The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/global/2017/nov/19/sarah-silverman-interview-jokes-i-made-15-years-ago-i-wouldnt-make-today

‘How the alt-right uses internet trolling to confuse you into dismiss its ideology’ - Vox

https://www.vox.com/2016/11/23/13659634/alt-right-trolling

‘Iggy Pop isn’t about to whitewash his past’ - New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/01/02/magazine/iggy-pop-interview.html

‘The death of the groupie’ - New Statesman

https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/music/2023/05/death-groupie-music-the-beatles-rolling-stones-nick-cave

‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ (1976) - Trailer

https://youtu.be/KarWCgIw3Wk?si=j7kC5IKpizNdmq9w

‘The Ricky Gervais Show’ - Podcast

https://youtu.be/9LtjWxmC6KY?si=pI2hH41OvhpFKd0V

‘The Adam and Joe Show’ - Channel 4

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-adam-and-joe-show (UK Only)

‘Adam and Joe’ - XFM

https://www.adamandjoearchive.org/XFM/

‘Adam and Joe’ - BBC 6 Music

https://www.adamandjoearchive.org/6%20Music/

‘Jon Ronson On’ - BBC Radio 4

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007mhqc

‘Attack The Block’ (2011) - Trailer

https://youtu.be/m0ntk1o4V3k?si=3fF9U6ljnkuwnW-7

‘Louis Theroux’ - The Adam Buxton Podcast

https://www.adam-buxton.co.uk/podcasts/128

‘Tash Demetriou’ - The Adam Buxton Podcast

https://www.adam-buxton.co.uk/podcasts/lpbk8k9zbhx54zt-8yl8m-mdzjc-whmf8-2lwfg-emz92-cxnlh-ghwwh-r34cb-sfwnb-kmjcj-x8cgn-gzmzx-xfpt5-x6cma-d8lbc-9adl4-5smea

‘Ad reads’ - The Adam Buxton Podcast

https://www.adam-buxton.co.uk/sponsor-ads

‘Louis Theroux’ - Diary of a CEO

https://youtu.be/cj8ojSVgU9I?si=RX8_ON5riOIZ8Zhn

‘Michael Barbaro: About Those Hmms’ - New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/24/podcasts/daily-newsletter-reporter-diary-summer-playlist.html

‘The Adrenochrome conspiracy theory – pushed by ‘Sound of Freedom’ star – explained' - Forbes

https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2023/07/15/the-adrenochrome-conspiracy-theory-pushed-by-sound-of-freedom-star-explained/?sh=218d24645179

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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S2 EP8: Sharon Stone discusses facing off with Robert Mugabe, lifting weights with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and her calamitous dating app experiences.

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0000

Louis spends an evening getting to know Sharon Stone – 90s movie icon and star of Basic Instinct, Total Recall and Casino. Dialling in from her home in Los Angeles, Sharon shares stories from her remarkable life and career, including a face-off with Robert Mugabe, lifting weights with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and her calamitous dating app experiences.

Warnings: Strong language, adult subject matter, including descriptions of sexual violence, and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. Visit spotify.com/resources for information and resources.

Links/Attachments:

‘The Beauty of Living Twice’ – Memoir

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beauty-Living-Twice-Sharon-Stone/dp/1838953868

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adlo9hJpemE

Above the Law (1988)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsbYE-Q474I

King Solomon’s Mines (1985)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI4xsKHBx8c

Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold (1986)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62PgnOM3UiI

Total Recall (1990) (directed by Paul Verhoven)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=684nkWhd658

Basic Instinct (1992) (directed by Paul Verhoven)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh6JwQ8XPK0

Basic Instinct Interrogation Scene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8zk5ILRXvw

Sliver (1993) (directed by Phillip Noyce)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2pcpvDFhoc

Stardust Memories (1980) (directed by Woody Allen)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfqjbSwohWs

RoboCop (1987) (directed by Paul Verhoven)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tC_5mp3udE

Starship Troopers (1998) (directed by Paul Verhoven)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPYuV_jGk7M

Hollow Man (2000) (directed by Paul Verhoven)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PksGHTBW1uE

Casino (1995) (directed by Martin Scorsese)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-D0QiMpGKc

Broken Flowers (2005) (directed by Jim Jarmusch)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_TB7MkrGyc

Lovelace (2013)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPJY-g-WoQo

The Muse (1999) (directed by Albert Brooks)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly7FkGb3b-c

What About Love (2023)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZze_4HI9L4

Basic Instinct 2 (2006)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsK82mWFLZM

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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S2 EP7: Germaine Greer on her three-week long marriage, flirting with George Best, and her controversial views on gender and the MeToo movement.

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0000

Louis rises at the crack of dawn to talk to Germaine Greer, the infamous writer, intellectual, and major voice of second-wave feminism. Beaming in from a studio in Castlemaine, Australia, they discuss her extraordinary life and career, including her three-week long marriage, flirting with George Best, and her controversial views on gender and the MeToo movement.

Warnings: Strong language, adult subject matter, including descriptions of sexual violence, and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. Visit spotify.com/resources for information and resources.

Links/Attachments:

‘Revisiting Suck magazine’s experiment in radical feminist pornography’ – Journal Time

https://www.documentjournal.com/2018/11/revisiting-suck-magazines-experiment-in-radical-feminist-pornography/

Robert Plant & Germaine Greer picture

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/05/f2/88/05f288fb945d5aac7af471ef88db7a08.jpg

‘Nice Time’ – BBC TV show featuring Kenny Everett and Germaine Greer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywl0QrK3C68&t

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Photo: Neil Spence Photography

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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S2 EP6: Sanjeev Bhaskar on his ground-breaking comedy show The Kumars at No. 42, 'browning up’ in 1970s comedy, and his outrageous rider demands

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0000

Louis meets star of Goodness Gracious Me and Unforgotten, Sanjeev Bhaskar. They discuss the late Queen’s favourite comedy programme - The Kumars At No. 42, 'browning up’ in 1970s comedy, and outrageous rider demands. Plus, Louis plays ‘Culture Wars Bingo’.

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S2 EP5: Belle Delphine discusses selling her bathwater, dealing with stalkers and why she’s called ‘The Queen of the Simps’

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0000

Louis chats to internet sensation and adult content creator, Belle Delphine. Joining Louis in the studio, Belle discusses how she made millions from her first adult video, why she’s been labelled as “Queen of the Simps”, and a surprising ambivalence about her chosen career. Plus, Louis gets to grips with internet slang.

Warnings: Adult content and discussions of a sexual nature.

Links/Attachments:

‘Who is paying $30 for ‘gamer girl’ Belle Delphine’s bath water?’ - The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/jul/12/belle-delphine-gamer-girl-instagram-selling-bath-wate

‘What is kawaii? Understanding Japan cute culture’ - Art in Context

https://artincontext.org/what-is-kawaii/

‘What Harajuku girls really look like?’ - Refinery29

https://youtu.be/WblNctc3ys0?si=ZQfKD1aI0CFqKQXr

‘What is ahegao?’ - Know Your Meme

https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/subcultures/ahegao

‘Burusera’ - fetish paraphilia shops in Japan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burusera

PewDiePie reacting to Belle Delphine on YouTube

https://youtu.be/KYyycHAxOVw?si=o5YhTPs6M1_YSLyt

‘Simp: The new slang teens use to insult boys who are ‘too nice’ to girls’ – CNN

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/19/health/what-is-simp-teen-slang-wellness/index.html

‘What guys mean when they call someone a Chad’ - Men’s Health

https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a33499682/what-is-a-chad/

‘A dictionary of the manosphere: five terms to understand the language of online male supremacists’ - The Conversation

https://theconversation.com/a-dictionary-of-the-manosphere-five-terms-to-understand-the-language-of-online-male-supremacists-200206

‘Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America: Extreme and Online’ - BBC (UK only)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0014khc/louis-therouxs-forbidden-america-series-1-1-extreme-and-online

‘Footage of her daughter’s murder went viral. Now Bianca Devins’ mother wants to change the internet’ - The Independent

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/bianca-devins-murder-brandon-clark-kimberly-b2291549.html

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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S2 EP4: Tracey Ullman on finding fame in the US, her relationship with The Simpsons, and clubbing with Prince

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Louis is joined in the studio by iconic character actor and comedian, Tracey Ullman. Tracey talks about how she found fame in the US, her relationship with The Simpsons, and a surreal night spent at an East Berlin nightclub with Prince.

Warnings: Strong language

Links/Attachments:

Germaine Greer sketch - ‘Tracey Ullman’s Show’ (2016-2018) on BBC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzYi1TkIxaY

Jeremy Corbyn sketch – ‘Tracey Ullman Breaks The News’ (2017-2018) on BBC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOhu9wYo-iI

‘Seven Up!’ (1964) – Granada Television

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAsL8nriAOs

‘Tracey Ullman’s Class Act’ (1993) – ITV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPpQWjWApWs

‘Three of a Kind’ (1984) – BBC Video compilation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXIDEWicubQ

Tracey Ullman as Renee Zellweger as JK Rowling – ‘Tracey Ullman’s State of the Union’ (2008-2010) on Showtime

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3YWN8sXFlU

The Simpsons on ‘The Tracey Ullman Show’ – Fox

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nekvVuoiTyA

Chic, a Middle Eastern character on ‘Tracey Takes On…’ (1996-1999) – HBO

https://youtu.be/SxVRDOf9Bwg?feature=shared&t=114

Mrs. Noh Nang Ning, an Asian character on ‘Tracey Takes On…’ (1996-1999) – HBO

https://youtu.be/SxVRDOf9Bwg?feature=shared&t=418

Sheneesha Turner, an African-American character on ‘Tracey Takes On…’ (1996-1999) – HBO

https://youtu.be/EyYskzH-iU8?feature=shared&t=1307

‘When Louis Met…Jimmy Savile’ (2000) – BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0g3zjn9/when-louis-met-series-1-jimmy-savile (UK only)

‘Louis Theroux: Savile’ (2016) – BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b07yc9zh/louis-theroux-specials-savile (UK only)

Black pastor character in ‘Little Britain’ (2003-2006) – BBC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6BzBntT_w8

‘A Christian’s job interview’ on ‘Tracey Ullman’s Show’ – BBC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_jzDGv0KKw

‘Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America: Extreme and Online’ – BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0014khc/louis-therouxs-forbidden-america-series-1-1-extreme-and-online (UK only)

‘I’ll Do Anything’ (1994) – Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4UUAeof5Go

Prince – I’ll Do Anything (Demo)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfYj9vjNxcg

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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S2 EP3: PinkPantheress discusses stage fright, being ‘outed’ by the tabloids, and her icks

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0000

Louis is joined in the Spotify studio by pop sensation, PinkPantheress. Pink explains why social media makes her anxious, being ‘outed’ by the tabloids and losing her hearing in one ear. Plus, Louis gets a lesson in ‘icks’.

Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.

Links/Attachments:

‘Pain’

https://open.spotify.com/track/4S4QJfBGGrC8jRIjJHf1Ka

‘Just for me’

https://open.spotify.com/track/6OTKVgVpVaVjhRLYizPJKA

‘Break it off’

https://open.spotify.com/track/0DwVfCYLrVXgvejYbWwZAd?si=cc359d5303314474

Central Cee - ‘Obsessed With You’

https://open.spotify.com/track/4PYfFHKfjYz6dwAtZhBy1z

‘Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2’

https://open.spotify.com/track/5CCr8msaN3MhgqBoa9yWhH?si=6bf92ae43ada45f8

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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S2 EP2: Baz Luhrmann on his iconic ‘Red Curtain’ Trilogy, living in Graceland, and his enduring love of clubbing

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Louis meets Baz Luhrmann, the iconic director, auteur and self-described ‘Stanley Kubrick of Confetti’. Dialling in from the Gold Coast in Australia, Baz tells Louis about his remarkable life and career, including trying to reinvent the musical, living in Graceland whilst making ‘Elvis’, and his enduring love of clubbing.

Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.

Links/Attachments:

‘Strictly Ballroom’ (1992) – Trailer

https://youtu.be/lxprz6gOmpg?feature=shared

‘Romeo + Juliet’ (1996) – Trailer

https://youtu.be/8VOAxzgq42A?feature=shared

‘Moulin Rouge!’ (2001) – Trailer

https://youtu.be/LVLjp3_MQIw?feature=shared

‘Australia’ (2008) – Trailer

https://youtu.be/mfI4hK9I2k0?feature=shared

‘The Great Gatsby’ (2013) – Trailer

https://youtu.be/rARN6agiW7o?feature=shared

‘The Get Down’ – Trailer

https://youtu.be/FYcVrWDOiao?feature=shared

‘Elvis’ (2022) – Trailer

https://youtu.be/vzNTHEXlw3o?feature=shared

Faraway Downs (2023) – Trailer

https://youtu.be/uZEbJQ3Kk7U?feature=shared

Adrian Sibley’s 2001 documentary on Baz ‘The Show Must Go On’ – BBC 2

https://adriansibley.com/The-Show-Must-Go-On

‘Grease’ (1978) – Trailer

https://youtu.be/qDKo8DNpwOw?feature=shared

‘The Prince musical so disastrous it was never revealed: the story of I’ll Do Anything’ – The Independent

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/ill-do-anything-musical-cut-watch-james-l-brooks-prince-nick-nolte-polly-platt-a9700661.html

‘Top Hat’ (1935) – Trailer

https://youtu.be/-2KEhDYrVbw?feature=shared

‘The Sound of Music’ (1965) – Trailer

https://youtu.be/UY6uw3WpPzY?feature=shared

‘Saturday Night Fever’ (1977) – Trailer

https://youtu.be/i5tBXe0kSLA?feature=shared

Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, P!nk – Lady Marmalade – Music video

https://youtu.be/RQa7SvVCdZk?feature=shared

The Mask (A Mime) – David Bowie

https://youtu.be/ss51eLEeJuY?feature=shared

Baz Luhrmann interviews Elvis Presley’s childhood friend Sam Bell – EP Fan Archive

https://youtu.be/LrFCyNMvZWk?feature=shared

‘Alexander’ (2004) – Trailer

https://youtu.be/Bh6LKIdxqCU?feature=shared

Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight? – 1968 Live performance

https://youtu.be/LF5u7b8pAYQ?feature=shared

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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The Louis Theroux Podcast returns!

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:27:00 -0000

Louis is back, in conversation with an eclectic array of fascinating cultural figures. Tune in weekly from the 23rd January as Louis speaks to guests including Paul Mescal, Sharon Stone, PinkPantheress, and Baz Luhrmann. The Louis Theroux Podcast is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere.

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S2 EP1: Paul Mescal discusses the impact of Hollywood fame, dealing with paparazzi, and how acting is the love of his life

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Louis is in the Spotify studio with Irish actor, Paul Mescal. As well as Paul’s new film ‘All Of Us Strangers’, they discuss his sausage-related big break, spending time in Hollywood, and going viral on Irish Twitter. Heavy irony employed throughout.

Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.

Links/Attachments:

‘All of Us Strangers’ – Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O97iSjvqBlY

‘Normal People’ – BBC iPlayer

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p089g8rs/normal-people

‘Aftersun’ – Mubi

https://mubi.com/en/gb/films/aftersun

‘Paul Mescal ghosted Louis Theroux’ – BBC Radio 2

https://www.tiktok.com/@bbcradio2/video/7299111154775756064

Denny sausage advert – YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alVbyTgJ828

The Phantom of the Opera – YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffnn5D8XubM

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Photo: @bypip

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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S1 EP9: Ben Elton on ‘cancel culture’, his early stand up career, and writing for Blackadder and The Young Ones

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 23:01:00 -0000

Louis meets writer and comedian Ben Elton. They discuss his long and varied comedy career, including standup at the iconic Comedy Store in Soho, as well as writing for Blackadder and The Young Ones. Ben also reveals his thoughts on so-called ‘cancel culture’ and the accusation of being ‘worse than Osama Bin Laden’.

Warning: Contains strong language and sensitive themes.

Links:

The Young Ones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLwc9lbJlIQ

Blackadder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW2sBwrRbfo

The Thin Blue Line

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pSkJ5K74e4

Upstart Crow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH_KU_MI0OM

We Will Rock You Musical

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WsZ1iD5cpM

Stark by Ben Elton

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stark-Satirical-Thriller-Ben-Elton/dp/0552773557

Saturday Night Live

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ptx_H2XWGV8

Four Weddings and a Funeral

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-HeV8Z6iXc

Jim Davidson’s YouTube channel ‘Jim Davidson's Ustreme’

https://www.youtube.com/@jimdavidsonustreme/videos

Gridlock by Ben Elton

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gridlock-Ben-Elton/dp/0552773565

Friday Night Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBTKzxOJkQo&t=197s

Credits:

Producer: Paul Kobrak

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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S1 EP8: Samantha Morton on growing up in the care system and facing adversity in the acting world

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:01:00 -0000

Louis meets actor and director Samantha Morton. The pair discuss depicting the British care system in her directorial debut, The Unloved, turning up high on live television, and the enthusiasm of Tom Cruise.

Warnings: Some strong language and discussions of sensitive themes including drug use and sexual abuse. If you've been affected by sexual violence or any of the themes in this episode, you can find information and resources at spotify.com/resources

Please note that this episode was recorded before the SAG actors strike.

Links:

Minority Report (dir. Steven Spielberg)

Minority Report (2002) Official Trailer #1 - Tom Cruise Sci-Fi Action Movie

Under The Skin (dir. Carine Adler)

Under the Skin.1997.trailer.avi

Sweet and Lowdown (dir. Woody Allen)

Sweet and Lowdown - Official Trailer - Woody Allen Movie

Morvern Callar (dir. Lynne Ramsay)

Morvern Callar (2002) Official UK Trailer

The Whale (dir. Darren Aronofsky)

The Whale | Official Trailer HD | A24

The Unloved (dir. Samantha Morton)

The Unloved | Trail | Channel 4

Louis Theroux - Law and Disorder in Johannesburg

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00g1vdq/louis-theroux-specials-law-and-disorder-in-johannesburg

Band of Gold

https://www.itv.com/watch/band-of-gold/1a2028

About Adam

About Adam - Trailer

Mister Lonely (dir. Harmony Korine)

Mister Lonely [2007] Official Trailer

Samantha Morton as Alpha in The Walking Dead

Alpha shows Daryl The Whisperer Horde | THE WALKING DEAD 9x15 [HD] Scene

John Carter of Mars (dir. Andrew Stanton)

John Carter of Mars | OFFICIAL trailer #1 US (2012)

Gil Scott-Heron - I’m New Here

https://open.spotify.com/album/1S5FP0ZGG6XGOIdL8OsrZB?si=HJFwsy8QSaOHcvG0xLZ_8Q

Candleshoe

Candleshoe trailer

Samantha Morton interview with Simon Hattenstone

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/sep/12/samantha-morton-interview-rotherham-sexual-abuse

Longford (dir. Tom Hooper)

LONGFORD Official Trailer (2018) Lord Longford - Myra Hindley

Credits:

Producer: Paul Kobrak

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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S1 EP7: Nile Rodgers on his turbulent upbringing and the stories behind his biggest hits

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 23:01:00 -0000

Louis meets disco legend and producer extraordinaire Nile Rodgers. Dialling in from his Connecticut home (one of five!), Nile tells Louis about his remarkable life and career, including the stories behind his biggest hits, his turbulent childhood years, and overcoming colourism. And Louis sings...

Warnings: Some strong language and discussions of sensitive themes including sexual abuse and drug-taking.

Links:

David Bowie – ‘Let's Dance’

https://open.spotify.com/track/3ix6K4wZY29bCujrSznwFZ?si=30d727d785ef4095

Mick Jagger – ‘She's The Boss’

https://open.spotify.com/album/0xJYbTxo4DMYSHkC7iSqPB?si=wwLv7HOBTXenE6dAkd5ngA

Madonna – ‘Like A Virgin’

https://open.spotify.com/album/2IU9ftOgyRL2caQGWK1jjX?si=rxpZTw42QNiSKnreq0l2pg

Duran Duran – ‘Notorious’

https://open.spotify.com/album/3xXwaj6hVwx0pnLtMCHZdC?si=U-tc0vYxQl6LJ65AzT4trA

Sister Sledge – ‘Lost In Music’

Sister Sledge - Lost In Music (Nile Rogers/Bernard Edwards Remix) Atlantic Records 1979, 1984

Daft Punk – ‘Get Lucky’

https://open.spotify.com/track/2Foc5Q5nqNiosCNqttzHof?si=9035d8c8fb554778

Faith Evans - ‘Love Like This’

https://open.spotify.com/track/7MQywXGHEev7JmwwIzMcao?si=e8aec86954044cde|

Fatman Scoop – ‘Be Faithful’

https://open.spotify.com/track/2OJovNvFHKmZg5mrf9BfAa?si=f6473bf11a69453b

CHIC – ‘Dance, Dance, Dance’

CHIC - Dance, Dance, Dance (Official Music Video)

CHIC – ‘Everybody Dance’

CHIC - Everybody Dance (Official Music Video)

CHIC – ‘Le Freak’

CHIC - Le Freak (Official Music Video)

CHIC – ‘Good Times’

https://open.spotify.com/track/0G3fbPbE1vGeABDEZF0jeG?si=61f9310d2d1d46f9

CHIC – ‘I Want Your Love’

CHIC - I Want Your Love (Official Music Video)

Queen – ‘Another One Bites The Dust’

https://open.spotify.com/track/5vdp5UmvTsnMEMESIF2Ym7?si=a51179cc7472461c

The Sugarhill Gang - ‘Rapper’s Delight’

https://open.spotify.com/track/4IUVLtJEf5k9PIXXTlZy9L?si=3fb6c5a858004074

Kool & The Gang – ‘Hollywood Swinging’

https://open.spotify.com/track/6igsoAR6Co9u7Rq3U7mlOD?si=7a95418138e9448e

Carol Douglas – ‘Doctor's Orders’

https://open.spotify.com/track/6TlkRvPjRQo5VZqIfM0MjA?si=03e2ada1e22d40af

The Pasadenas – ‘I’m Doing Fine Now’

https://open.spotify.com/track/0Bixqrng2P06r4NkOe2EL7?si=3a4346705ccc4545

Diana Ross - ‘I’m Coming Out’

https://open.spotify.com/track/3SnGymj6ijE2iuUfWxLo1q?si=ea4848e86b274f66

The Knack - ‘My Sharona’

https://open.spotify.com/track/1HOMkjp0nHMaTnfAkslCQj?si=8cef162ee4fb432b

Le Freak: An Upside Down Story of Family, Disco and Destiny By Nile Rodgers

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freak-Upside-Story-Family-Destiny/dp/0751542776

LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka) - ‘Black And Beautiful’ The Jihad ‎– Black And Beautiful... Soul And Madness (Full Album)

Judas and The Black Messiah (Trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSjtGqRXQ9Y&t=5s

Billy Paul - ‘Am I Black Enough For You?’

Billy Paul - Am I Black Enough for You? (Official Audio)

Schoolly D – ‘Am I Black Enough for You?’

https://open.spotify.com/album/54kfoNGdaWwwh7bz3snvuD?si=6b6URtV4TAyM81QT2uUWtA

Credits:

Producer: Paul Kobrak

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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S1 EP6: Jennette McCurdy discusses child stardom and her memoir 'I'm Glad My Mom Died'

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 23:01:00 -0000

Louis meets former child actor and bestselling author Jennette McCurdy. Calling in from Missouri, whilst on her book tour, Jennette talks to Louis about the process of writing her memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died, her complicated feelings towards child stardom and how she’s managed to forge successful relationships since.

Warnings: Some strong language and discussions of sensitive themes, including mental health issues, eating disorders, sexual abuse and death. For further information and support, visit https://resources.byspotify.com/

Links:

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Im-Glad-My-Mom-Died/dp/1982185821/ref=asc_df_1982185821/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=570436685930&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2627304235139422921&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046360&hvtargid=pla-1530068095877&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

iCarly Netflix link

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70136153

Sam + Cat Netflix link

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80027564

Sam + Cat – Dumpster Scene

Sam watches kat get eaten by a garbage truck

Jennette McCurdy - ‘Not That Far Away’

Jennette McCurdy - Not That Far Away

Ron Howard - Happy Days

Happy Days | Richie Loses It

Ron Howard – The Andy Griffith Show

Andy Griffith Show - Opie's Allowance

Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends – Series 2, Episode 6: ‘Wrestling’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00b9993/louis-therouxs-weird-weekends-series-2-6-wrestling

Attachment Theory

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-attachment-theory-2795337

New York Times profile of Dan Schneider

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/30/arts/dan-schneider-nickelodeon.html

Credits:

Producer: Paul Kobrak

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Show notes compiled by Millie Chu

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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S1 EP5: Nick Cave on his remarkable career, religion and dealing with grief

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 23:01:00 -0000

Louis sits down in the Spotify studio with musician, writer and poet Nick Cave. Nick tells Louis all about his remarkable life and career, including being a member of the “most violent band in the world”, his relationship with God and being high on Top Of The Pops with Kylie Minogue.

Warnings: Some strong language and discussions of sensitive themes, including drug use, violence and death.

Links:

Faith, Hope and Carnage by Nick Cave

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Faith-Hope-Carnage-Nick-Cave/dp/1838857680/ref=asc_df_1838857680/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=641789777959&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7392167829579645064&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006886&hvtargid=pla-1846328033232&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

The Death of Bunny Monroe by Nick Cave

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Death-Bunny-Munro-Canons/dp/1782115331

The Birthday Party - ‘Junkyard’

The Birthday Party, "Junkyard"

GG Allin

The late GG Allin has violent and disturbing mood swings - DVLH (Rare documentary footage)

Kylie Minogue & Nick Cave – ‘Where the Wild Roses Grow’ (Live Top Of The Pops)

Kylie Minogue & Nick Cave - Where the Wild Roses Grow (Live Top Of The Pops 1995)

Kylie Minogue & Nick Cave – ‘Where the Wild Roses Grow’ (Live Top Of The Pops)

Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue on Top Of The Pops

Jesus by A.N Wilson

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jesus-N-Wilson/dp/0712606971/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29KGTJJJ4YTZN&keywords=A.n+Wilson+biography+of+jesus&qid=1687183752&s=books&sprefix=a.n+wilson+biography+of+jesus%2Cstripbooks%2C69&sr=1-1

The Red Hand Files

https://www.theredhandfiles.com/

Blonde

BLONDE | From Writer and Director Andrew Dominik | Official Trailer | Netflix

Dahmer

DAHMER Trailer (2022)

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Murder Ballads

https://open.spotify.com/album/4EMI48u2Fn6srocaXjuAcJ?si=AAcpIaWeSzWffLMX8On1Xw

Go The F**k To Sleep – book

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Go-F-Sleep-Adam-Mansbach/dp/0857862650

Partridge’s Concise Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English - book

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Partridges-Concise-Dictionary-Unconventional-English/dp/0026053500/ref=sr_1_1?crid=201ZDOQ771V6E&keywords=dictionary+of+slang+and+unconventional+english&qid=1687184223&s=books&sprefix=dictionary+of+slang+and+unconventional+english%2Cstripbooks%2C66&sr=1-1

The Johnny Cash Show

Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash - Jackson (The Best Of The Johnny Cash TV Show)

Johnny Cash - ‘Folsom Prison Blues’

https://open.spotify.com/track/0LTSNmOLBt25GMjHlxp9OR?si=09c48ccf9dc34dc2

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - ‘Red Right Hand’

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Red Right Hand (Official Video)

The Enneagram Personality Test - The Enneagram Personality Test

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - ‘Jubilee Street’

https://open.spotify.com/track/7rbw06Ngndbs8X4iPdepES?si=8fc5e05a1999454b

Jimi Hendrix - ‘Hey Joe’

https://open.spotify.com/track/0NWPxcsf5vdjdiFUI8NgkP?si=cc43c3094ec5413e

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - ‘Ghosteen’

https://open.spotify.com/track/6tEFvxPkn2FRDmTPuu2GZV?si=9b0f84d7a43a426d

Credits:

Producer: Paul Kobrak

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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S1 EP4: Tan France on life in the US, the phenomenon of Queer Eye and dealing with racism

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 23:01:00 -0000

Fashion mogul and Queer Eye star Tan France beams in from Salt Lake City, Utah and tells Louis about his life and career, including growing up as a gay Muslim man in Doncaster, accidentally becoming part of a television phenomenon and being able to handle himself in a fight. Plus, Louis comes to terms with his ‘man in a shed’ energy.

Warnings: Very strong language and discussions of sensitive themes

Links:

Queer Eye Netflix link (Season 1)

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80160037

Wayne’s World – Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody Wayne's World HD

When Karamo gets pulled over by the police – Queer Eye Season 1, Ep 3 ‘Dega Don’t’

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80160037

Bravo TV

https://www.bravotv.com/

Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00747cj/louis-therouxs-weird-weekends-series-1-3-porn

Louis Theroux’s Take a Peak Cameo

https://www.google.com/search?q=louis+theroux+take+a+peek&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiHwdOL7aT_AhWTTMAKHcn2AQ4Q_AUoAnoECAEQBA&biw=1276&bih=591&dpr=1.5#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:5f25bb05,vid:-NOj4XUk1_Y

Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80239931

Tan France: Beauty and the Bleach

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0016tzr/tan-france-beauty-and-the-bleach

The Kumars at No. 42

The Kumars at No. 42 - Graham Norton, Davina McCall

Dressing Funny with Pete Davidson

Tan France Gives Pete Davidson a John Mulaney Makeover | Dressing Funny | Netflix is a Joke

Credits:

Producer: Paul Kobrak

Producer: Millie Chu

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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S1 EP3: Amelia Dimoldenberg on viral fame, Jiggle Jiggle and dealing with anxiety

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 23:01:00 -0000

Louis is in the studio with the comedian and Chicken Shop Date host, Amelia Dimoldenberg. The pair discuss the Jiggle Jiggle TikTok phenomenon, struggles with anxiety and the possibility of dating the President of the United States.

Warnings: Some strong language and discussions of sensitive themes

Links:

Louis on Amelia’s Chicken Shop Dates

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnwr8x-W_fY&t=168s

Aitch on Chicken Shop Dates

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnZc88p2xKI

Digga D on Chicken Shop Dates

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxlfiwVYJv0

Amelia interviews Andrew Garfield at the Golden Globes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6O0wq6GNn8

The ‘Jiggle Jiggle’ Music video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8dR8HNPn6s

Credits:

Producer: Paul Kobrak

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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S1 EP2: Craig David on relationships, celibacy and Bo Selecta

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 23:05:00 -0000

Louis meets singer, songwriter and DJ Craig David. Craig discusses his life and career, including how the TV series Bo Selecta affected his career, the benefits of celibacy and what it was like living in a hotel at Heathrow Terminal 5.

Warnings: Contains strong language and sensitive themes.

Links:

Craig David Presents TS5 / KISS Ibiza

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X13UhVt7UMs

Craig David Album – Born TO Do It https://open.spotify.com/album/5TedEgCbtmvDnXzUtXEFJY?si=W8F2Qu_6RF2fZlcVnFksaA

TS5 Craig David Soundcloud

https://soundcloud.com/ts5official

Bo Selecta Albert Hall

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVDo3Z9c5SY

Donnie Osmond – Puppy Love https://open.spotify.com/track/7HWH4kGaHR3ZwKNFPT4dSW?si=f50fb581093d4c2a

The Ebony Rockers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odscATxcvsE

Craig David book

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Whats-Your-Vibe-Tuning-into/dp/1529109728

Craig David – What's Your Flava? https://open.spotify.com/track/2keZJNufsIqgoO6w58bNGK?si=870a39c98c8f4ee5

Credits:

Producer: Paul Kobrak

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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S1 EP1: Shania Twain on her challenging upbringing, epic career and her divorce

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 23:05:00 -0000

In this episode, Louis meets country and pop music legend Shania Twain. Calling in from her ranch in Southern Nevada, USA, Shania tells Louis about her amazing life and career, including performing in bars at 8 years old, discovering her husband was having an affair with her best friend, and the joy of taking her horse on tour.

Warnings: Contains strong language and sensitive themes, including sexual abuse and suicide.

Links:

A link to a clip featuring international man of mystery Mutt Lange, which Louis attempted to impersonate during the chat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeSfcVtkNK0

Listen to Shania’s latest album ‘Queen of Me’ on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/album/5zDqo50KERwnv3vlFE4y99

Watch the music video for ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqFLXayD6e8

Watch the music video for ‘Man I Feel Like A Woman’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJL4UGSbeFg

Credits:

Producer: Paul Kobrak

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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Welcome to The Louis Theroux Podcast

Mon, 22 May 2023 23:05:00 -0000

Louis Theroux is embarking on a series of in-depth and freewheeling conversations with a curated collection of fascinating figures from across the globe. In this preview episode, we hear some highlights from the upcoming series which features guests including Shania Twain, Nile Rogers, Craig David, Nick Cave, Amelia Dimoldenberg and more. Listen free and exclusively on Spotify from Tuesday 6th June.

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