Episodes
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=ygUkdGhlIGtpbGxpbmcgb2YgYS...
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://harpercollin...
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.bonnierbook...
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.
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‘Knighthoods and Damehoods’ - The Royal Family
https://www.royal.uk/knighthoods-and-...
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-ha...
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.spoti...
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
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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.
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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.
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‘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-lea...
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.
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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.
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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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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 i...
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/wa...
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/4PYfFHKfjYz6dwAtZh...
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.
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‘Strictly Ballroom’ (1992) – Trailer
https://youtu.be/lxprz6gOmpg?feature=shared
‘Romeo + Juliet’ (1996) – Trailer
https://youtu.be/8VOAxzgq42A?feature=shared
‘Moulin Rouge!’ (2001) – T...
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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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...
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.yo...
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 (2...
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/0xJYbTxo...
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
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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=&hvn...
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...
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 Globe...
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.y...
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=XeSf...
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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