The Louis Theroux Podcast

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The Louis Theroux Podcast Podcast

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.

5 DAYS AGO

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

For the first episode of the new series, Louis sits down with influencer, fashion icon and former adult film performer, Mia Khalifa. Joining Louis in the studio, Mia discusses living with autism, receiving death threats for her outspoken views, and her experience of the adult film world. Warnings: Strong language, adult content and discussions of a sexual nature. Links/Attachments: ‘What is Anime? Everything You Need to know’ - NFI https://www.nfi.edu/what-is-anime/ Louis Theroux: Extreme Love, Episode 1: Autism – BBC (UK only) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01gk4xc Louis Theroux: Selling Sex – BBC (UK only) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dbcf Louis Theroux: Dark States, Series 1 Episode 2: Trafficking Sex – BBC (UK only) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b099wspk Louis Theroux Specials: Twilight of the Porn Stars – BBC (UK only) https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01j84qt/louis-theroux-specials-twilight-of-the-porn-stars ‘Beirut – beautiful and scarred – beckons Anthony Bourdain again’ - CNN https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/beirut-bourdain-parts-unknown/index.html Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, S05 E08: Beirut – Banijay Documentaries (CNN production) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LptZ9E4ZG4 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, S02 E08: Beirut – Discovery (Discovery+ - Amazon Prime) https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0919V38G1/ref=atv_dp_season_select_s2 Capernaum (2018), directed by Nadine Labaki – Trailer via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULUo0048xZE What does the term ‘incel’ mean? - CNN https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/16/us/incel-involuntary-celibate-explained-cec/index.html The Joe Rogan Experience, E1648: Abby Martin - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toBL3_nWpJU Call Her Daddy – This is Mia Khalifa (Full Interview) - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlaEaN2sm14 ‘What’s a Pick-Me Girl? Here’s What You Need to Know’ - Cosmopolitan https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a42134933/what-is-a-pick-me-girl-definition/ The Girlfriend Experience (2009), directed by Steven Soderbergh – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euwBlSZVrtQ Entourage, Season 7 – HBO (Sky Comedy - Now TV) https://www.nowtv.com/gb/watch/home/asset/entourage/iYEQZ2uDbPiuTXWJFoHV9m?DCMP=WA Credits: Producer: Millie Chu Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Audio Mixer: Tom Guest Video Mixer: Scott Edwards Show notes compiled by Sally McLennan Executive Producer: Arron Fellows A Mindhouse Production for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 12m
SEP 16

The Louis Theroux Podcast is back!

Louis returns for another series of freewheeling conversations with guests from across the globe – but this time, you can watch the interviews in full on Spotify! Tune in weekly from September 24th as Louis speaks to fascinating guests including Mia Khalifa, Barry Keoghan, Tracey Emin and Nick Kyrgios. Watch episodes exclusively on Spotify, or listen everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 min
MAR 19

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

In the final episode of the series, Louis is in the Spotify studio with lifelong friend, comedian and fellow podcaster, Adam Buxton. In a typically rambling conversation, they chat about problematic musical heroes, Adam’s ascent to podcast royalty and his anxieties about the culture wars which led to him abandoning social media. Expect salty language and an assortment of impressions. Warnings: Strong language and adult themes. Links/Attachments: ‘Steve Harwell, the former lead singer of Smash Mouth, dies at 56’ - NPR https://www.npr.org/2023/09/05/1197578311/steve-harwell-the-former-lead-singer-of-smash-mouth-dies-at-56 ‘Tom Hanks’ - The Adam Buxton Podcast https://www.adam-buxton.co.uk/podcasts/lpbk8k9zbhx54zt-8yl8m-mdzjc-whmf8-2lwfg-emz92-cxnlh-ghwwh-r34cb-sfwnb-kmjcj-x8cgn-gzmzx-xfpt5-x6cma-d8lbc ‘Kayvan Novak’ - The Adam Buxton Podcast https://www.adam-buxton.co.uk/podcasts/wmcgmfe7zj7chps-89fa4-2e48e-rwzy8-824b8-4mdjd-2hcs8-chrb2-7y8jj-5pcse-2wtsh-cz8zd-e3cdy-g68s7-3dezn-7k5mw ‘Sarah Silverman’ - The Adam Buxton Podcast https://www.adam-buxton.co.uk/podcasts/wmcgmfe7zj7chps-89fa4-2e48e-rwzy8-824b8-4mdjd ‘Sarah Silverman: ‘There are jokes I made 15 years ago I would absolutely not make today” - The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/global/2017/nov/19/sarah-silverman-interview-jokes-i-made-15-years-ago-i-wouldnt-make-today ‘How the alt-right uses internet trolling to confuse you into dismiss its ideology’ - Vox https://www.vox.com/2016/11/23/13659634/alt-right-trolling ‘Iggy Pop isn’t about to whitewash his past’ - New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/01/02/magazine/iggy-pop-interview.html ‘The death of the groupie’ - New Statesman https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/music/2023/05/death-groupie-music-the-beatles-rolling-stones-nick-cave ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ (1976) - Trailer https://youtu.be/KarWCgIw3Wk?si=j7kC5IKpizNdmq9w ‘The Ricky Gervais Show’ - Podcast https://youtu.be/9LtjWxmC6KY?si=pI2hH41OvhpFKd0V ‘The Adam and Joe Show’ - Channel 4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-adam-and-joe-show (UK Only) ‘Adam and Joe’ - XFM https://www.adamandjoearchive.org/XFM/ ‘Adam and Joe’ - BBC 6 Music https://www.adamandjoearchive.org/6%20Music/ ‘Jon Ronson On’ - BBC Radio 4 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007mhqc ‘Attack The Block’ (2011) - Trailer https://youtu.be/m0ntk1o4V3k?si=3fF9U6ljnkuwnW-7 ‘Louis Theroux’ - The Adam Buxton Podcast https://www.adam-buxton.co.uk/podcasts/128 ‘Tash Demetriou’ - The Adam Buxton Podcast https://www.adam-buxton.co.uk/podcasts/lpbk8k9zbhx54zt-8yl8m-mdzjc-whmf8-2lwfg-emz92-cxnlh-ghwwh-r34cb-sfwnb-kmjcj-x8cgn-gzmzx-xfpt5-x6cma-d8lbc-9adl4-5smea ‘Ad reads’ - The Adam Buxton Podcast https://www.adam-buxton.co.uk/sponsor-ads ‘Louis Theroux’ - Diary of a CEO https://youtu.be/cj8ojSVgU9I?si=RX8_ON5riOIZ8Zhn ‘Michael Barbaro: About Those Hmms’ - New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/24/podcasts/daily-newsletter-reporter-diary-summer-playlist.html ‘The Adrenochrome conspiracy theory – pushed by ‘Sound of Freedom’ star – explained' - Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2023/07/15/the-adrenochrome-conspiracy-theory-pushed-by-sound-of-freedom-star-explained/?sh=218d24645179 Credits: Producer: Millie Chu Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Executive Producer: Arron Fellows A Mindhouse Production for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 19m
MAR 12

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

Louis spends an evening getting to know Sharon Stone – 90s movie icon and star of Basic Instinct, Total Recall and Casino. Dialling in from her home in Los Angeles, Sharon shares stories from her remarkable life and career, including a face-off with Robert Mugabe, lifting weights with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and her calamitous dating app experiences. Warnings: Strong language, adult subject matter, including descriptions of sexual violence, and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. Visit spotify.com/resources for information and resources. Links/Attachments: ‘The Beauty of Living Twice’ – Memoir https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beauty-Living-Twice-Sharon-Stone/dp/1838953868 Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adlo9hJpemE Above the Law (1988) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsbYE-Q474I King Solomon’s Mines (1985) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI4xsKHBx8c Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold (1986) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62PgnOM3UiI Total Recall (1990) (directed by Paul Verhoven) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=684nkWhd658 Basic Instinct (1992) (directed by Paul Verhoven) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh6JwQ8XPK0 Basic Instinct Interrogation Scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8zk5ILRXvw Sliver (1993) (directed by Phillip Noyce) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2pcpvDFhoc Stardust Memories (1980) (directed by Woody Allen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfqjbSwohWs RoboCop (1987) (directed by Paul Verhoven) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tC_5mp3udE Starship Troopers (1998) (directed by Paul Verhoven) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPYuV_jGk7M Hollow Man (2000) (directed by Paul Verhoven) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PksGHTBW1uE Casino (1995) (directed by Martin Scorsese) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-D0QiMpGKc Broken Flowers (2005) (directed by Jim Jarmusch) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_TB7MkrGyc Lovelace (2013) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPJY-g-WoQo The Muse (1999) (directed by Albert Brooks) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly7FkGb3b-c What About Love (2023) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZze_4HI9L4 Basic Instinct 2 (2006) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsK82mWFLZM Credits: Producer: Millie Chu Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Executive Producer: Arron Fellows A Mindhouse Production for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 23m
MAR 5

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

Louis rises at the crack of dawn to talk to Germaine Greer, the infamous writer, intellectual, and major voice of second-wave feminism. Beaming in from a studio in Castlemaine, Australia, they discuss her extraordinary life and career, including her three-week long marriage, flirting with George Best, and her controversial views on gender and the MeToo movement. Warnings: Strong language, adult subject matter, including descriptions of sexual violence, and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. Visit spotify.com/resources for information and resources. Links/Attachments: ‘Revisiting Suck magazine’s experiment in radical feminist pornography’ – Journal Time https://www.documentjournal.com/2018/11/revisiting-suck-magazines-experiment-in-radical-feminist-pornography/ Robert Plant & Germaine Greer picture https://i.pinimg.com/736x/05/f2/88/05f288fb945d5aac7af471ef88db7a08.jpg ‘Nice Time’ – BBC TV show featuring Kenny Everett and Germaine Greer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywl0QrK3C68&t Credits: Producer: Millie Chu Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Photo: Neil Spence Photography Executive Producer: Arron Fellows A Mindhouse Production for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 22m
FEB 27

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

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

1h 29m
FEB 20

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

Louis chats to internet sensation and adult content creator, Belle Delphine. Joining Louis in the studio, Belle discusses how she made millions from her first adult video, why she’s been labelled as “Queen of the Simps”, and a surprising ambivalence about her chosen career. Plus, Louis gets to grips with internet slang. Warnings: Adult content and discussions of a sexual nature. Links/Attachments: ‘Who is paying $30 for ‘gamer girl’ Belle Delphine’s bath water?’ - The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/jul/12/belle-delphine-gamer-girl-instagram-selling-bath-wate ‘What is kawaii? Understanding Japan cute culture’ - Art in Context https://artincontext.org/what-is-kawaii/ ‘What Harajuku girls really look like?’ - Refinery29 https://youtu.be/WblNctc3ys0?si=ZQfKD1aI0CFqKQXr ‘What is ahegao?’ - Know Your Meme https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/subcultures/ahegao ‘Burusera’ - fetish paraphilia shops in Japan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burusera PewDiePie reacting to Belle Delphine on YouTube https://youtu.be/KYyycHAxOVw?si=o5YhTPs6M1_YSLyt ‘Simp: The new slang teens use to insult boys who are ‘too nice’ to girls’ – CNN https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/19/health/what-is-simp-teen-slang-wellness/index.html ‘What guys mean when they call someone a Chad’ - Men’s Health https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a33499682/what-is-a-chad/ ‘A dictionary of the manosphere: five terms to understand the language of online male supremacists’ - The Conversation https://theconversation.com/a-dictionary-of-the-manosphere-five-terms-to-understand-the-language-of-online-male-supremacists-200206 ‘Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America: Extreme and Online’ - BBC (UK only) https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0014khc/louis-therouxs-forbidden-america-series-1-1-extreme-and-online ‘Footage of her daughter’s murder went viral. Now Bianca Devins’ mother wants to change the internet’ - The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/bianca-devins-murder-brandon-clark-kimberly-b2291549.html Credits: Producer: Millie Chu Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Executive Producer: Arron Fellows A Mindhouse Production for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 13m
FEB 13

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

In this episode, Louis is joined in the studio by iconic character actor and comedian, Tracey Ullman. Tracey talks about how she found fame in the US, her relationship with The Simpsons, and a surreal night spent at an East Berlin nightclub with Prince. Warnings: Strong language Links/Attachments: Germaine Greer sketch - ‘Tracey Ullman’s Show’ (2016-2018) on BBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzYi1TkIxaY Jeremy Corbyn sketch – ‘Tracey Ullman Breaks The News’ (2017-2018) on BBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOhu9wYo-iI ‘Seven Up!’ (1964) – Granada Television https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAsL8nriAOs ‘Tracey Ullman’s Class Act’ (1993) – ITV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPpQWjWApWs ‘Three of a Kind’ (1984) – BBC Video compilation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXIDEWicubQ Tracey Ullman as Renee Zellweger as JK Rowling – ‘Tracey Ullman’s State of the Union’ (2008-2010) on Showtime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3YWN8sXFlU The Simpsons on ‘The Tracey Ullman Show’ – Fox https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nekvVuoiTyA Chic, a Middle Eastern character on ‘Tracey Takes On…’ (1996-1999) – HBO https://youtu.be/SxVRDOf9Bwg?feature=shared&t=114 Mrs. Noh Nang Ning, an Asian character on ‘Tracey Takes On…’ (1996-1999) – HBO https://youtu.be/SxVRDOf9Bwg?feature=shared&t=418 Sheneesha Turner, an African-American character on ‘Tracey Takes On…’ (1996-1999) – HBO https://youtu.be/EyYskzH-iU8?feature=shared&t=1307 ‘When Louis Met…Jimmy Savile’ (2000) – BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0g3zjn9/when-louis-met-series-1-jimmy-savile (UK only) ‘Louis Theroux: Savile’ (2016) – BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b07yc9zh/louis-theroux-specials-savile (UK only) Black pastor character in ‘Little Britain’ (2003-2006) – BBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6BzBntT_w8 ‘A Christian’s job interview’ on ‘Tracey Ullman’s Show’ – BBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_jzDGv0KKw ‘Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America: Extreme and Online’ – BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0014khc/louis-therouxs-forbidden-america-series-1-1-extreme-and-online (UK only) ‘I’ll Do Anything’ (1994) – Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4UUAeof5Go Prince – I’ll Do Anything (Demo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfYj9vjNxcg Credits: Producer: Millie Chu Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Executive Producer: Arron Fellows A Mindhouse Production for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 20m

4.5

out of 5

29 Ratings

Ben Elton is a disgusting human being

Jul 14

AntneyM1989

Terrible guest
Sharon Stone

Sep 20

Lulita68

a disgrace

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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