S5 EP6: Ed Sheeran on squeezing Stormzy into his Mini, having breakfast with Van Morrison, and remaining normal
The Louis Theroux Podcast
The Thrills and Challenges of Live Performance
This chapter explores the challenges and excitement of solo live performances using a loop pedal. The hosts share their passion for creating and experimenting with new music, comparing it to the exhilarating experience of riding a bike for the first time.
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
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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
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