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S8 EP2: Marco Pierre White discusses his rift with Gordon Ramsay, retiring from cooking, and having lunch with Margaret Thatcher
Jun 15, 2026
1h 03m 21s
S8 EP1: Gary Lineker on England’s losing streak, leaving the BBC, and his frosty relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo
Jun 8, 2026
1h 19m 41s
Louis's back with Season 8!
Jun 1, 2026
0m 35s
S7 EP8: Yorgos Lanthimos discusses working with Emma Stone, suffering for his art, and directing a Bourne movie
Apr 20, 2026
1h 10m 22s
S7 EP7: Simone Ashley on kissing scenes with Jonathan Bailey, getting kicked out of drama school, and Bridgerton criticism
Apr 13, 2026
54m 58s
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| 6/15/26 |  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 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) https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-devil-in-the-kitchen/marco-pierre-white/james-steen/9780752881614 Book: White Heat, Marco Pierre White (1990) https://www.waterstones.com/book/white-heat-25/marco-pierre-white/9781845339906 Book: Humble Pie, Gordon Ramsay (2006) https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/humble-pie-gordon-ramsay?variant=32544979517518 TV Show: Hell’s Kitchen (2005-present) - ITV https://www.itv.com/watch/hells-kitchen/1a5021 Credits: Producer: Millie Chu Researcher: Mark Maughan Editor: Tom Fuller Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Executive Producer: Arron Fellows A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 03m 21s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 |  S8 EP1: Gary Lineker on England’s losing streak, leaving the BBC, and his frosty relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo✨ | footballbroadcasting+3 | Gary Lineker | BBCLineker & Baker: Behind Closed Doors+8 | — | Gary LinekerLouis Theroux+3 | — | 1h 19m 41s | |
| 6/1/26 | Louis's back with Season 8!✨ | new seasonpodcast+3 | — | Spotify | — | Louis TherouxSeason 8+3 | — | 0m 35s | |
| 4/20/26 |  S7 EP8: Yorgos Lanthimos discusses working with Emma Stone, suffering for his art, and directing a Bourne movie✨ | film directionartistic suffering+3 | Yorgos Lanthimos | BugoniaThe Favourite+14 | — | Yorgos LanthimosEmma Stone+3 | — | 1h 10m 22s | |
| 4/13/26 |  S7 EP7: Simone Ashley on kissing scenes with Jonathan Bailey, getting kicked out of drama school, and Bridgerton criticism✨ | Bridgertonkissing scenes+4 | Simone Ashley | BridgertonHulu+14 | — | Simone AshleyBridgerton+3 | — | 54m 58s | |
| 4/6/26 |  S7 EP6: Patrick Radden Keefe on the opioid crisis, criminal career longevity and why access is overrated✨ | opioid crisiscriminal career longevity+3 | Patrick Radden Keefe | Sackler familyLondon Falling+5 | — | opioid crisisPatrick Radden Keefe+3 | — | 1h 26m 37s | |
| 3/30/26 |  S7 EP5: Laufey discusses viral fame, partying with Bill Murray and the benefits of boredom✨ | viral famemusic+4 | Laufey | Spotify StudiosA Matter of Time+13 | — | LaufeyBill Murray+5 | — | 1h 18m 22s | |
| 3/24/26 |  S7 EP4: Stewart Lee on "Netflix comedians”, disastrous gigs, and Elon Musk✨ | comedyNetflix comedians+3 | Stewart Lee | NetflixStewart Lee vs. The Man-Wulf+5 | — | Stewart LeeLouis Theroux+3 | — | 1h 35m 19s | |
| 3/17/26 |  S7 EP3: Lulu discusses alcoholism, marrying a Bee Gee, and David Bowie’s thighs✨ | alcoholismcelebrity marriages+3 | Lulu | SpotifyBBC+11 | — | LuluDavid Bowie+5 | — | 1h 11m 45s | |
| 3/10/26 |  S7 EP2: Kyle MacLachlan on his relationship with David Lynch, Showgirls, and viral stardom✨ | David LynchShowgirls+4 | Kyle MacLachlan | Twin PeaksBlue Velvet+10 | — | Kyle MacLachlanDavid Lynch+3 | — | 1h 17m 19s | |
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| 3/3/26 |  S7 EP1: Boris Becker on encountering Diddy, mind-games with Nadal and his spell in prison✨ | tenniscelebrity encounters+3 | Boris Becker | Spotify StudiosTelegraph+6 | — | Boris BeckerLouis Theroux+5 | — | 1h 25m 14s | |
| 2/24/26 | Louis returns for Season 7!✨ | podcastnew season+3 | — | SpotifySpotify Studios | — | Louis Therouxpodcast+3 | — | 0m 53s | |
| 12/16/25 |  S6 EP8: Jimmy Carr discusses the secret to his comedy, being a late bloomer, and controversial stand-up gigs✨ | comedyedgy humor+3 | Jimmy Carr | Before & LaughterFackham Hall+2 | — | Jimmy CarrLouis Theroux+5 | — | 1h 15m 39s | |
| 11/18/25 |  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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 10m 28s | ||||||
| 11/11/25 |  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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 04m 16s | ||||||
| 11/4/25 |  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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 16m 23s | ||||||
| 10/28/25 |  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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 06m 00s | ||||||
| 10/24/25 |  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’ - 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 02m 00s | ||||||
| 10/13/25 |  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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 20m 09s | ||||||
| 10/6/25 |  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 ‘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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 11m 06s | ||||||
| 9/29/25 |  Season 6 incoming... | 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1m 16s | ||||||
| 6/24/25 |  S5 EP8: Michael Cera on working with Tom Cruise, featuring in 'Barbie', and never graduating | 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 19m 34s | ||||||
| 6/16/25 |  S5 EP7: Danny Dyer describes battling addiction, UFO obsessions, and tackling Shakespeare | 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 21m 32s | ||||||
| 6/9/25 |  S5 EP6: Ed Sheeran on squeezing Stormzy into his Mini, having breakfast with Van Morrison, and remaining normal | 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 22m 59s | ||||||
| 6/2/25 |  S5 EP5: Little Simz discusses her new album, growing up with adopted siblings, and working with Drake | 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 58m 34s | ||||||
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