The Louis Theroux Podcast

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 Oneshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLwc9lbJlIQ  Blackadderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW2sBwrRbfo  The Thin Blue Linehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pSkJ5K74e4  Upstart Crowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH_KU_MI0OM  We Will Rock You Musicalhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WsZ1iD5cpM  Stark by Ben Eltonhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Stark-Satirical-Thriller-Ben-Elton/dp/0552773557  Saturday Night Livehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ptx_H2XWGV8  Four Weddings and a Funeralhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-HeV8Z6iXc  Jim Davidson’s YouTube channel ‘Jim Davidson's Ustreme’https://www.youtube.com/@jimdavidsonustreme/videos  Gridlock by Ben Eltonhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Gridlock-Ben-Elton/dp/0552773565  Friday Night Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBTKzxOJkQo&t=197s   Credits: Producer: Paul Kobrak Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis Executive Producer: Arron Fellows  A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/resourcesPlease note that this episode was recorded before the SAG actors strike.Links: Minority Report (dir. Steven Spielberg)Minority Report (2002) Official Trailer #1 - Tom Cruise Sci-Fi Action MovieUnder The Skin (dir. Carine Adler)Under the Skin.1997.trailer.aviSweet and Lowdown (dir. Woody Allen)Sweet and Lowdown - Official Trailer - Woody Allen MovieMorvern Callar (dir. Lynne Ramsay)Morvern Callar (2002) Official UK TrailerThe Whale (dir. Darren Aronofsky)The Whale | Official Trailer HD | A24The Unloved (dir. Samantha Morton)The Unloved | Trail | Channel 4Louis Theroux - Law and Disorder in Johannesburghttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00g1vdq/louis-theroux-specials-law-and-disorder-in-johannesburgBand of Goldhttps://www.itv.com/watch/band-of-gold/1a2028  About AdamAbout Adam - TrailerMister Lonely (dir. Harmony Korine)Mister Lonely [2007] Official TrailerSamantha Morton as Alpha in The Walking DeadAlpha shows Daryl The Whisperer Horde | THE WALKING DEAD 9x15 [HD] SceneJohn Carter of Mars (dir. Andrew Stanton)John Carter of Mars | OFFICIAL trailer #1 US (2012)Gil Scott-Heron - I’m New Herehttps://open.spotify.com/album/1S5FP0ZGG6XGOIdL8OsrZB?si=HJFwsy8QSaOHcvG0xLZ_8QCandleshoeCandleshoe trailerSamantha Morton interview with Simon Hattenstonehttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/sep/12/samantha-morton-interview-rotherham-sexual-abuseLongford (dir. Tom Hooper)LONGFORD Official Trailer (2018) Lord Longford - Myra HindleyCredits: Producer: Paul Kobrak Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis Executive Producer: Arron Fellows  A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/0xJYbTxo4DMYSHkC7iSqPB?si=wwLv7HOBTXenE6dAkd5ngA  Madonna – ‘Like A Virgin’https://open.spotify.com/album/2IU9ftOgyRL2caQGWK1jjX?si=rxpZTw42QNiSKnreq0l2pg  Duran Duran – ‘Notorious’https://open.spotify.com/album/3xXwaj6hVwx0pnLtMCHZdC?si=U-tc0vYxQl6LJ65AzT4trA  Sister Sledge – ‘Lost In Music’Sister Sledge - Lost In Music (Nile Rogers/Bernard Edwards Remix) Atlantic Records 1979, 1984  Daft Punk – ‘Get Lucky’https://open.spotify.com/track/2Foc5Q5nqNiosCNqttzHof?si=9035d8c8fb554778  Faith Evans - ‘Love Like This’https://open.spotify.com/track/7MQywXGHEev7JmwwIzMcao?si=e8aec86954044cde|  Fatman Scoop – ‘Be Faithful’https://open.spotify.com/track/2OJovNvFHKmZg5mrf9BfAa?si=f6473bf11a69453b   CHIC – ‘Dance, Dance, Dance’CHIC - Dance, Dance, Dance (Official Music Video) CHIC – ‘Everybody Dance’CHIC - Everybody Dance (Official Music Video)  CHIC – ‘Le Freak’CHIC - Le Freak (Official Music Video) CHIC – ‘Good Times’https://open.spotify.com/track/0G3fbPbE1vGeABDEZF0jeG?si=61f9310d2d1d46f9  CHIC – ‘I Want Your Love’CHIC - I Want Your Love (Official Music Video)   Queen – ‘Another One Bites The Dust’https://open.spotify.com/track/5vdp5UmvTsnMEMESIF2Ym7?si=a51179cc7472461c  The Sugarhill Gang - ‘Rapper’s Delight’https://open.spotify.com/track/4IUVLtJEf5k9PIXXTlZy9L?si=3fb6c5a858004074  Kool & The Gang – ‘Hollywood Swinging’https://open.spotify.com/track/6igsoAR6Co9u7Rq3U7mlOD?si=7a95418138e9448e   Carol Douglas – ‘Doctor's Orders’https://open.spotify.com/track/6TlkRvPjRQo5VZqIfM0MjA?si=03e2ada1e22d40af   The Pasadenas – ‘I’m Doing Fine Now’https://open.spotify.com/track/0Bixqrng2P06r4NkOe2EL7?si=3a4346705ccc4545   Diana Ross - ‘I’m Coming Out’https://open.spotify.com/track/3SnGymj6ijE2iuUfWxLo1q?si=ea4848e86b274f66   The Knack - ‘My Sharona’https://open.spotify.com/track/1HOMkjp0nHMaTnfAkslCQj?si=8cef162ee4fb432b    Le Freak: An Upside Down Story of Family, Disco and Destiny By Nile Rodgers  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freak-Upside-Story-Family-Destiny/dp/0751542776   LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka) - ‘Black And Beautiful’  The Jihad ‎– Black And Beautiful... Soul And Madness (Full Album) Judas and The Black Messiah (Trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSjtGqRXQ9Y&t=5s    Billy Paul - ‘Am I Black Enough For You?’Billy Paul - Am I Black Enough for You? (Official Audio) Schoolly D – ‘Am I Black Enough for You?’https://open.spotify.com/album/54kfoNGdaWwwh7bz3snvuD?si=6b6URtV4TAyM81QT2uUWtA    Credits: Producer: Paul Kobrak Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis Executive Producer: Arron Fellows  A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 McCurdyhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Im-Glad-My-Mom-Died/dp/1982185821/ref=asc_df_1982185821/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=570436685930&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2627304235139422921&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046360&hvtargid=pla-1530068095877&psc=1&th=1&psc=1  iCarly Netflix linkhttps://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70136153 Sam + Cat Netflix linkhttps://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80027564 Sam + Cat – Dumpster SceneSam watches kat get eaten by a garbage truck Jennette McCurdy - ‘Not That Far Away’Jennette McCurdy - Not That Far Away Ron Howard - Happy DaysHappy Days | Richie Loses It Ron Howard – The Andy Griffith ShowAndy Griffith Show - Opie's Allowance Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends – Series 2, Episode 6: ‘Wrestling’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00b9993/louis-therouxs-weird-weekends-series-2-6-wrestling Attachment Theoryhttps://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-attachment-theory-2795337 New York Times profile of Dan Schneiderhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/30/arts/dan-schneider-nickelodeon.html  Credits: Producer: Paul Kobrak Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Show notes compiled by Millie Chu  Executive Producer: Arron Fellows A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musician, writer, and poet Nick Cave talks about his career, being in a violent band, his relationship with God, and working with Kylie Minogue on a murder ballad. He also discusses personal evolution, the creation of the Red Hand Files, artistic freedom, and the power of art in exploring dark emotions.

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 themesLinks:Queer Eye Netflix link (Season 1)https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80160037Wayne’s World – Bohemian RhapsodyBohemian Rhapsody Wayne's World HDWhen Karamo gets pulled over by the police – Queer Eye Season 1, Ep 3 ‘Dega Don’t’https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80160037Bravo TVhttps://www.bravotv.com/Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekendshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00747cj/louis-therouxs-weird-weekends-series-1-3-pornLouis Theroux’s Take a Peak Cameohttps://www.google.com/search?q=louis+theroux+take+a+peek&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiHwdOL7aT_AhWTTMAKHcn2AQ4Q_AUoAnoECAEQBA&biw=1276&bih=591&dpr=1.5#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:5f25bb05,vid:-NOj4XUk1_YPatriot Act with Hasan Minhajhttps://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80239931Tan France: Beauty and the Bleachhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0016tzr/tan-france-beauty-and-the-bleachThe Kumars at No. 42The Kumars at No. 42 - Graham Norton, Davina McCallDressing Funny with Pete DavidsonTan France Gives Pete Davidson a John Mulaney Makeover | Dressing Funny | Netflix is a JokeCredits: Producer: Paul Kobrak Producer: Millie ChuAssistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis Executive Producer: Arron Fellows   A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 themesLinks:Louis on Amelia’s Chicken Shop Dates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnwr8x-W_fY&t=168sAitch on Chicken Shop Dateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnZc88p2xKIDigga D on Chicken Shop Dateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxlfiwVYJv0Amelia interviews Andrew Garfield at the Golden Globeshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6O0wq6GNn8The ‘Jiggle Jiggle’ Music videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8dR8HNPn6sCredits:Producer: Paul KobrakAssistant Producer: Maan Al-YasiriProduction Manager: Francesca BassettMusic: Miguel D’OliveiraShow notes compiled by Shaloma EllisExecutive Producer: Arron FellowsA Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotifywww.mindhouse.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Ibizahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X13UhVt7UMs Craig David Album – Born TO Do It https://open.spotify.com/album/5TedEgCbtmvDnXzUtXEFJY?si=W8F2Qu_6RF2fZlcVnFksaATS5 Craig David Soundcloudhttps://soundcloud.com/ts5officialBo Selecta Albert Hallhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVDo3Z9c5SYDonnie Osmond – Puppy Love https://open.spotify.com/track/7HWH4kGaHR3ZwKNFPT4dSW?si=f50fb581093d4c2aThe Ebony Rockershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odscATxcvsECraig David bookhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Whats-Your-Vibe-Tuning-into/dp/1529109728Craig David – What's Your Flava? https://open.spotify.com/track/2keZJNufsIqgoO6w58bNGK?si=870a39c98c8f4ee5  Credits: Producer: Paul Kobrak Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis Executive Producer: Arron Fellows   A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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=XeSfcVtkNK0  Listen to Shania’s latest album ‘Queen of Me’ on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/5zDqo50KERwnv3vlFE4y99   Watch the music video for ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqFLXayD6e8   Watch the music video for ‘Man I Feel Like A Woman’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJL4UGSbeFg    Credits:Producer: Paul Kobrak Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis Executive Producer: Arron Fellows   A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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