Episodes
Published 03/19/24
In the final episode of the series, Louis is in the Spotify studio with lifelong friend, comedian and fellow podcaster, Adam Buxton. In a typically rambling conversation, they chat about problematic musical heroes, Adam’s ascent to podcast royalty and his anxieties about the culture wars which led to him abandoning social media. Expect salty language and an assortment of impressions. Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.  Links/Attachments: ‘Steve Harwell, the former lead singer of...
Published 03/19/24
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...
Published 03/12/24
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...
Published 03/05/24
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’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/27/24
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...
Published 02/20/24
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...
Published 02/13/24
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...
Published 02/06/24
In this episode, Louis meets Baz Luhrmann, the iconic director, auteur and self-described ‘Stanley Kubrick of Confetti’. Dialling in from the Gold Coast in Australia, Baz tells Louis about his remarkable life and career, including trying to reinvent the musical, living in Graceland whilst making ‘Elvis’, and his enduring love of clubbing. Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.  Links/Attachments:  ‘Strictly Ballroom’ (1992) – Trailer  https://youtu.be/lxprz6gOmpg?feature=shared  ‘Romeo...
Published 01/30/24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 01/25/24
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...
Published 01/23/24
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...
Published 07/31/23
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...
Published 07/24/23
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...
Published 07/17/23
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...
Published 07/10/23
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...
Published 07/03/23
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...
Published 06/26/23
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...
Published 06/19/23
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...
Published 06/12/23
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...
Published 06/05/23
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 05/22/23