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Join Louis Theroux as he embarks on a series of in-depth and freewheeling conversations with a curated collection of fascinating figures from across the globe. The Louis Theroux Podcast is a Spotify podcast from Mindhouse, now available everywhere.
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Vinnie Jones on getting sober, mediating with Steven Seagal, and the Gazza incident
Louis is back on the road, this time to visit actor, footballer and professional hard man Vinnie Jones at his Sussex farm. The pair discuss Vinnie’s journey to sobriety, a bizarre standoff with Steven Seagal …
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Louis is back on the road, this time to visit actor, footballer and professional hard man Vinnie Jones at his Sussex farm. The pair discuss Vinnie’s journey to sobriety, a bizarre standoff with Steven Seagal, and the real story behind those photos with Paul ‘Gazza’ Gascoigne.
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
TV Show: The Gentlemen, (2024-present)
https://www.netflix.com/title/81437051
Book: A Kestrel for a Knave, Barry Hines (1968)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-kestrel-for-a-knave/barry-hines/9780141184982
Film: Kes, (1969)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064541/
Film: My Cousin Vinny, (1992)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104952/
Film: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, (1998)
https://www.netflix.com/title/16944044
Film: Snatch, (2000)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0208092/
Film: Year One, (2009)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1045778/
Film: Swordfish, (2001)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0244244/
Producer: Millie Chu
Senior Assistant Producer: Maisie Ellen Williams
Assistant Producer: Andy Cook
Junior Production Manager: Rosie Pender
Production Executive: Francesca Bassett
Original Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Video Editor: Scott Edwards
Audio Editor: Tom Guest
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify.
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Jon Ronson discusses culture wars, the ‘superbug’ of shamelessness, and his encounters with ‘unravelling men’
Louis is joined in our brand-new studio by writer, documentarian and creative doppelganger Jon Ronson. Jon tells Louis all about delving into culture wars, how public shaming has created a ‘superbug’ of …
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Louis is joined in our brand-new studio by writer, documentarian and creative doppelganger Jon Ronson. Jon tells Louis all about delving into culture wars, how public shaming has created a ‘superbug’ of shamelessness, and the cast of ‘unravelling men’ in his new book, The Castle.
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Book: The Castle, Jon Ronson (2026)
https://jonronson.com/book/the-castle/
Book: Them, Jon Ronson (2001)
https://jonronson.com/book/them/
TV Episode: Finding Frances, Nathan For You, Comedy Central (2017)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7277634/
TV Show: The Ronson Mission, Channel 4 (1993)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1235493/
Book: So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed, Jon Ronson (2015)
https://jonronson.com/book/so-youve-been-publicly-shamed/
Podcast: Things Fell Apart (2021-2026)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m002j8rl
Book: The Dice Man, Luke Rhinehart (1971)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-dice-man/luke-rhinehart/9780006513902
Article: Something is Wrong on the Internet, James Bridle, Medium (2017)
https://medium.com/@jamesbridle/something-is-wrong-on-the-internet-c39c471271d2
Documentary: Stanley Kubrick’s Boxes (2006)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1263704/
Documentary: Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere (2026)
https://www.netflix.com/title/81920687
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Senior Assistant Producer: Maisie Ellen Williams
Junior Production Manager: Rosie Pender
Production Executive: Francesca Bassett
Original Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Video Editor: Scott Edwards
Audio Editor: Tom Guest
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify.
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Guess who's back...
Double the episodes...double the fun. Join Louis weekly from the 14th October for more episodes of The Louis Theroux Podcast. Watch exclusively on Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more …
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Double the episodes...double the fun.
Join Louis weekly from the 14th October for more episodes of The Louis Theroux Podcast.
Watch exclusively on Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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S8 EP9: Mo Gilligan on being quoted by Drake, his surprising shopping addiction, and eating fried chicken for 28 days straight
In the final episode of the season, Louis speaks to comedian, presenter and documentarian Mo Gilligan. Mo tells Louis about how Drake became a fan of his comedy, his surprising shopping addiction, and his …
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In the final episode of the season, Louis speaks to comedian, presenter and documentarian Mo Gilligan. Mo tells Louis about how Drake became a fan of his comedy, his surprising shopping addiction, and his experience eating fried chicken for 28 days for his new documentary, Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, available to watch on Netflix from 5th August.
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Documentary: Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy – Netflix (2026)
https://www.netflix.com/title/81920949
Documentary: Mo Gilligan: Black, British and Funny – Channel 4 (2020)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21042684/
Video: Different Types of Grime MCs | Mo Gilligan (2016)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZzVlXCgCCA
TV Show: The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan – Channel 4 (2019 - 2023)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPj_cyCGQqc
TV Show: Drunk History – Comedy Central (2015 - 2017)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHHcQWkLnprc91qHlm6zef9qJu1f-aPf
TV Show: The Big Narstie Show – Channel 4 (2018 - 2022)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlHfycloeQg
Podcast: The Harry Hill Show (2026 - present)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/74xrDtkcXeOfVUFMcly9kE?si=1e1d4d0b663945e0
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Beth Johnstone
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify
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S8 EP8: Gary Stevenson discusses his Mormon upbringing, sparring with Rory Stewart and why a wealth tax could save the economy
Louis is joined in the Spotify studio by author, YouTuber and inequality economist Gary Stevenson. Gary tells Louis about growing up in a Mormon family, his disagreement with Rory Stewart, and why he thinks a …
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Louis is joined in the Spotify studio by author, YouTuber and inequality economist Gary Stevenson. Gary tells Louis about growing up in a Mormon family, his disagreement with Rory Stewart, and why he thinks a wealth tax could solve financial inequality.
Please note this episode was recorded before Gary announced he was stepping back from his YouTube channel.
Warnings: Strong language.
Links/Attachments:
Documentary: How to Get Filthy Rich with Gary Stevenson (2026) - Channel 4
https://www.channel4.com/programmes/how-to-get-filthy-rich-with-gary-stevenson
Book: The Trading Game, Gary Stevenson (2024)
https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/455809/the-trading-game-by-stevenson-gary/9781802062731
Podcast: The Rest is Politics: 144. Gary Stevenson: From Teenage Drug Dealer to Millionaire Trader (2025)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vfmQmoA9frvGh5aRQvZLi
Book: Politics on the Edge, Rory Stewart (2024)
https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/442034/politics-on-the-edge-by-stewart-rory/9781529922868
TV Show: That Mitchell and Webb Look (2006-2010) - Channel 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h242eDB84zY
Video: “I'm QUITTING!" Gary Stevenson vs Piers Morgan On Wealth, Economic Growth & Elon Musk (2026) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLmFZBB3Apw
Article: Gary Stevenson may have been Citi’s most profitable trader… in developed market foreign exchange (2026) - Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/5c48b680-daf6-40d2-9522-ad997eb07b63
Video: How COVID-19 MAKES the Rich Richer - Gary EXPLAINS the theory (2020)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiblHqbpXHs
Article: The Sunday Times Rich List (2026)
https://www.thetimes.com/sunday-times-rich-list
Play: Poet In Da Corner, Debris Stevenson (2018)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2QDC46EK9W1ndEyFbFkabH
Play: My Brother’s a Genius, Debris Stevenson (2026)
https://www.nyt.org.uk/get-tickets/my-brothers-a-genius-london
Credits:
Producer: Tom Fuller
Researcher: Beth Johnstone
Senior Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Alfie Butler
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Series Producer: Millie Chu
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify
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S8 EP7: Olivia Wilde on the pitfalls of long-term love, her unusual family name, and the 'garbage disposal' of tabloid media
Today, Louis speaks to actor, director and renaissance woman Olivia Wilde. Following the release of her film The Invite, the pair discuss the secrets to a healthy relationship, her unusual family name, and her …
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Today, Louis speaks to actor, director and renaissance woman Olivia Wilde. Following the release of her film The Invite, the pair discuss the secrets to a healthy relationship, her unusual family name, and her experience in the 'garbage disposal' of tabloid media.
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Film: The Invite (2026)
https://a24films.com/films/the-invite
Film: I Want Your Sex (2026)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32332915/
Film: Booksmart (2019)
https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81061054
Film: Don’t Worry Darling (2022)
https://www.netflix.com/title/81592177
Documentary: Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere (2026)
https://www.netflix.com/title/81920687
Book: The Happy Prince and Other Tales, Oscar Wilde (1888)
Book: Mating in Captivity, Esther Perel (2006)
https://www.estherperel.com/mating-in-captivity
Podcast: Where Should We Begin? (2017 – present)
https://open.spotify.com/show/3fKOTwtnX5oZLaiNntKWAV
Advert: Dinner With the Russians, Cockburn’s Special Reserve (1980)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17rOl7i55ag
Book: Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell (1949)
https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/books-by-orwell/nineteen-eighty-four/
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Production Assistant: Artemis Chu
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify
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S8 EP6: Mike D discusses breaking rap into the mainstream, the infamous hydraulic penis, and disbanding the Beastie Boys
Louis sits down with Grammy award-winning rapper, producer and former Beastie Boy Mike D. Speaking ahead of the release of his first solo album, Thank You, Mike tells Louis about breaking rap into the …
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Louis sits down with Grammy award-winning rapper, producer and former Beastie Boy Mike D. Speaking ahead of the release of his first solo album, Thank You, Mike tells Louis about breaking rap into the mainstream, the mechanics behind the Beastie Boys’ 20 foot hydraulic penis, and breaking up the band after Adam Yauch’s death.
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Song: Rapture, Blondie (1980)
https://open.spotify.com/track/1hQr0D1ZXbGHFcWLhusijv
Book: Everybody’s Fly, Fat Five Freddy with Mark Rozzo (2026)
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775871/everybodys-fly-by-fab-5-freddy-with-mark-rozzo/
Song: Cooky Puss, Beastie Boys (1983)
https://open.spotify.com/track/7DZSImZVNfImxqehwNtPuB
Song: Rapper’s Delight, Sugarhill Gang (1979)
https://open.spotify.com/track/7sZDbHZiuHEzS00vzCuhqS
Song: Good Times, Chic (1979)
https://open.spotify.com/track/0PQFPcSK1gnBGlbV4CZCG0
Song: The Message, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five (1982)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4dEczweFPXeLMMVD1zIdi7
Song: Sucker M.C.’s, Run-D.M.C. (1983)
https://open.spotify.com/track/3hx5R8nOKu5zvhlfDNSIQC
Album: Licensed to Ill, Beastie Boys (1986)
https://open.spotify.com/album/11oR0ZuqB3ucZwb5TGbZxb
Radio Show: The Goon Show (1951-1960) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0072vdz
Film: National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077975/
Film: Caddyshack (1980)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080487/
Album: Paul’s Boutique, Beastie Boys (1989)
https://open.spotify.com/album/1kmyirVya5fRxdjsPFDM05
Song: Shadrach, Beastie Boys (1989)
https://open.spotify.com/track/1vIJBVsuMouxSuDxRtTaYI
Album: Hello Nasty, Beastie Boys (1998)
https://open.spotify.com/album/1HhBu55aklCwIus7KffIji
Song: Intergalactic, Beastie Boys (1998)
https://open.spotify.com/track/5fpizYGbi5IQoEraj6FP0R
Song: What We Got, Mike D (2026)
https://open.spotify.com/track/3UeGo2iTVN98fWW96iRL5p
Song: Switch Up, Mike D (2026)
https://open.spotify.com/track/1FHSvpvNWmJcpDcmsxrtbH
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Beth Johnstone
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify
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S8 EP5: Melanie C on Spiceworld, comparing muscles with Arnold Schwarzenegger and why she’ll always be a Spice Girl
In this episode, Louis speaks to singer, songwriter and Spice Girl Melanie C. Speaking ahead of the 30th anniversary of Wannabe, Melanie and Louis discuss deleted Spiceworld scenes, showing off her guns to …
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In this episode, Louis speaks to singer, songwriter and Spice Girl Melanie C. Speaking ahead of the 30th anniversary of Wannabe, Melanie and Louis discuss deleted Spiceworld scenes, showing off her guns to Arnold Schwarzenegger and why there’s no such thing as a ‘former’ Spice Girl.
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Song: Wannabe, Spice Girls (1996)
https://open.spotify.com/track/1Je1IMUlBXcx1Fz0WE7oPT
Song: I’m So Excited, The Pointer Sisters (1984)
https://open.spotify.com/track/3moCFGH9twneH0SHMNeeCt
TV Show: Friends – NBC (1994-2004)
https://www.netflix.com/title/70153404
Song: Say You’ll Be There, Spice Girls (1996)
https://open.spotify.com/track/1yTQ39my3MoNROlFw3RDNy
Book: Who I Am, Mel C (2023)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/who-i-am/melanie-c/9781802793383
Film: Spice World (1997)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120185/
Album: Sweat, Mel C (2026)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZrlQz1UiDn1pCThyICAeD
If you've been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, visit spotify.com/resources.
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Researcher: Mark Maughan
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify
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S8 EP4: Cara Delevingne discusses getting sober, engagement rumours, and being Karl Lagerfeld's muse
Louis is joined in the Spotify studio by model, actress, musician and owner of the world’s best eyebrows, Cara Delevingne. Cara tells Louis about the moment she knew she had to get sober, engagement rumours …
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Louis is joined in the Spotify studio by model, actress, musician and owner of the world’s best eyebrows, Cara Delevingne. Cara tells Louis about the moment she knew she had to get sober, engagement rumours, and being Karl Lagerfeld's muse.
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Song: I Forgot, Cara Delevingne (2026)
https://open.spotify.com/track/02zcxkBgtRdpHovTLgJRl1
Song: Out of My Head, Cara Delevingne (2026)
https://open.spotify.com/track/5ExQZsB1FkAemKYykuvDUv
Film: Paper Towns (2015)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3622592/
Film: Suicide Squad (2016)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1386697/
Film: London Fields (2018)
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/london_fields
If you've been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, visit spotify.com/resources.
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Researcher: Maan Al-Yasiri
Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify
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S8 EP3: Andrew Callaghan on the ‘cancelverse’, lizard people, and whether he’s being sued by Melania Trump
In this episode, Louis speaks with gonzo journalist and fellow gangly documentarian Andrew Callaghan. The pair discuss Andrew’s life after cancellation, whether lizard people run the world, and his legal issues …
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In this episode, Louis speaks with gonzo journalist and fellow gangly documentarian Andrew Callaghan. The pair discuss Andrew’s life after cancellation, whether lizard people run the world, and his legal issues with Melania Trump.
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Film: This Place Rules (2022) - HBO
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23950956/
Video: Flat Earth Conference (2020) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H110vCGvTmM
Video: Minneapolis Protest (2021) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZPeD2miyF8
Film: Dear Kelly (2025)
https://www.dearkellyfilm.com/
Video: Hunter Biden Returns (2025) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4WCtYDtgbM
Song: Because I Got High, Afroman (2000)
https://open.spotify.com/track/0rRboI6IRuGx56Dq3UdYY4
Article: A Full Guide the sexual misconduct allegations against YouTuber Andrew Callaghan (2022) - NPR
Video: In Response (2022) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQt3TgIo5e8
Video: Clavicular Interview (2026) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_6mni6k0Zw
Video: Nick Shirley Interview (2026) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IrMqA3fVO0
TV Show: Da Ali G Show - Ali G Interviews Donald Trump (2003) - HBO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lau6sqyRku0
Film: The Settlers (2023) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002bm1y
Article: Trolls for Trump (2016) - The New Yorker
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/10/31/trolls-for-trump
If you've been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, visit spotify.com/resources.
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify
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S8 EP2: Marco Pierre White discusses his rift with Gordon Ramsay, retiring from cooking, and having lunch with Margaret Thatcher
Louis is joined in the Spotify studio by celebrity chef and enfant terrible of the culinary world, Marco Pierre White. Marco tells Louis about his complicated history with Gordon Ramsay, the moment he walked …
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Louis is joined in the Spotify studio by celebrity chef and enfant terrible of the culinary world, Marco Pierre White. Marco tells Louis about his complicated history with Gordon Ramsay, the moment he walked away from his three Michelin stars, and dining out with Margaret and Dennis Thatcher.
Warnings: Very strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Instagram Video: McMarco, Marco Pierre White (2026)
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUNvNxOjVnW/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Art Film: Andy Warhol Eating a Hamburger, Jørgen Leth (1982)
https://channel.louisiana.dk/video/jorgen-leth-andy-warhol-eating-hamburger
Book: The Devil in the Kitchen, Marco Pierre White & James Steen (2006)
Book: White Heat, Marco Pierre White (1990)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/white-heat-25/marco-pierre-white/9781845339906
Book: Humble Pie, Gordon Ramsay (2006)
https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/humble-pie-gordon-ramsay?variant=32544979517518
TV Show: Hell’s Kitchen (2005-present) - ITV
https://www.itv.com/watch/hells-kitchen/1a5021
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Researcher: Mark Maughan
Editor: Tom Fuller
Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify
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S8 EP1: Gary Lineker on England’s losing streak, leaving the BBC, and his frosty relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo
For the first episode in the series, QPR fan Louis Theroux speaks with former England captain, broadcaster and fellow podcasting titan, Gary Lineker. Speaking ahead of the World Cup in North America, the pair …
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For the first episode in the series, QPR fan Louis Theroux speaks with former England captain, broadcaster and fellow podcasting titan, Gary Lineker. Speaking ahead of the World Cup in North America, the pair discuss why England always lose, Gary’s split with the BBC, and why Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t speak to him anymore.
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
TV Show: Tiger, (2021)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/tiger/umc.cmc.1p5g95s1v5v0t7i8xjgc1f0wo
TV Show: When Lineker Met Maradona, (2006)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007cgb3
TV Show: Match of the Day, (1964 – present)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b007t9y1/match-of-the-day
Article: BBC has ducked this for too long — it must stand up to brazen Gary Lineker (2025)
Music Video: Total Eclipse of the Heart, Bonnie Tyler (1983)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcOxhH8N3Bo
Podcast: Lineker & Baker: Behind Closed Doors (2018-2020)
https://open.spotify.com/show/3GxmEAvR7lOSfpGAqnL9s1
Podcast: We Have Ways of Making You Talk (2019 – present)
https://open.spotify.com/show/34VlAepHmeloDD76RX4jtc
Podcast: The Rest Is History (2020 – present)
https://open.spotify.com/show/7Cvsbcjhtur7nplC148TWy
Podcast: The Rest Is Politics (2022 – present)
https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ysx8g1Iw42gESAtegrFaH
Podcast: The Rest Is Classified (2024 – present)
https://open.spotify.com/show/1Jn1HIW6I1AQnKVpsJHdEf
Podcast: The Rest Is Entertainment (2023 – present)
https://open.spotify.com/show/1mDl2B7a016YRXR2wSBy4T
Podcast: The Rest Is Football (2023 – present)
https://open.spotify.com/show/2fDn3EgvJZ5J1k5rrBwrlZ
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Researcher: Rachael Devine
Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify
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Louis's back with Season 8!
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S7 EP8: Yorgos Lanthimos discusses working with Emma Stone, suffering for his art, and directing a Bourne movie
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 …
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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
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S7 EP7: Simone Ashley on kissing scenes with Jonathan Bailey, getting kicked out of drama school, and Bridgerton criticism
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 …
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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
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 …
Shownotes
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)
Book: Empire of Pain, Patrick Radden Keefe (2022)
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)
Article: The Sinaloa Drug Cartel, Patrick Radden Keefe (2012)
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)
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
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S7 EP5: Laufey discusses viral fame, partying with Bill Murray and the benefits of boredom
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 …
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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
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S7 EP4: Stewart Lee on "Netflix comedians”, disastrous gigs, and Elon Musk
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 …
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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
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)
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)
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
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
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 …
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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
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S7 EP2: Kyle MacLachlan on his relationship with David Lynch, Showgirls, and viral stardom
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 …
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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
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
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
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S7 EP1: Boris Becker on encountering Diddy, mind-games with Nadal and his spell in prison
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 …
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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
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Maan al-Yasiri
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Shownotes compiled by Elly Young
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify
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Louis returns for Season 7!
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. Learn more about your ad choices …
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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
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 …
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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)
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:
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:
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
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
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S6 EP7: Marina Abramovic on the relationship between performance and pain, never feeling loved in her childhood, and harmful conspiracies
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 …
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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)
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.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)
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
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S6 EP6: Florence Pugh discusses intimacy coordinators, jumping off buildings and getting into character
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 …
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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
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S6 EP5: David Byrne on clashes in Talking Heads, neurodivergence, and culture wars
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 …
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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:
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
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S6 EP4: Malala Yousafzai discusses misrepresentations of Islam, the Taliban's ‘gender apartheid’, and her views on marriage
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 …
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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
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
Malala Fund:
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
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S6 EP3: Bob Vylan on his controversial Glastonbury performance
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’ …
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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
Article: Damon Albarn comment
https://www.thetimes.com/culture/music/article/damon-albarn-interview-africa-express-8rsndnd85
Article: IDF soldiers shooting unarmed Gazans
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
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S6 EP2: Michael Palin discusses Monty Python dynamics, famous fans, and ‘Life of Brian’ controversies
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 …
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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)
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
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S6 EP1: Steve Coogan on falling out of love with Alan Partridge, playing Jimmy Savile, and sobriety
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 …
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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)
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
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:
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
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