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The Louis Theroux Podcast

The Louis Theroux Podcast

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 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. Art Social Sciences
Episodes
  • S7 EP8: Yorgos Lanthimos discusses working with Emma Stone, suffering for his art, and directing a Bourne movie

    S7 EP8: Yorgos Lanthimos discusses working with Emma Stone, suffering for his art, and directing a Bourne movie
    Apr 20 2026
    In this special bonus episode, Louis sits down with Yorgos Lanthimos, the acclaimed director of ‘Bugonia’, 'The Favourite’ and ‘Poor Things’. Yorgos tells Louis about working with Emma Stone, suffering for his art, and debating whether or not to direct a Bourne movie. Warnings: Strong language and adult themes. Links/Attachments: Bugonia (2025) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/bugonia/umc.cmc.405pbn0ajtqwj3ycjapyd0i9x?action=play Dogtooth (2009) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1379182/ Pulp Fiction (1994) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH18ZHdrktM Blue Velvet (1986) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090756/ Eraserhead (1977) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074486/ Bourne Franchise https://www.imdb.com/list/ls089971582/ Dude, Where’s My Car? (2000) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0242423/ The Lives of Others (2006) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0405094/ The Tourist (2010) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-tourist/umc.cmc.5ka0eofzuve9xw2qb7rcpwbck?action=play Poor Things (2023) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/poor-things/umc.cmc.3mshuc064vnbpvdq7rl6d3lpf?action=play Kinds of Kindness (2024) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22408160/ Midsommar (2019) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/midsommar/umc.cmc.3btmmnmdi8cci3gb2qupxli8o?action=play Hereditary (2018) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7784604/ Eddington (2025) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/eddington/umc.cmc.16hrancuhb81jh76au2988hqv?action=play Beau Is Afraid (2023) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13521006/ Save the Green Planet! (2003) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0354668/ TV Show: ‘Succession’ (2018 –2023) - HBO https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/succession/umc.cmc.3trf3c8kzd8m4w72c9q8dwjqe Article: Tarantino on Paul Dano https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/dec/11/hollywood-honest-quentin-tarantino-paul-dano There Will Be Blood (2007) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/there-will-be-blood/umc.cmc.45s5e33zqu277lcdym5taili?action=play Prisoners (2013) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392214/ Film Franchise: Marvel Cinematic Universe (2008 – present) https://www.imdb.com/list/ls031310794/ A Minecraft Movie (2025) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/a-minecraft-movie/umc.cmc.1od4a1ayyjqn43uz8fel7ei5e?action=play Superman (2025) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5950044/ The Lego Batman Movie (2017) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4116284/ Spider-Man (2002) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0145487/ The Mastermind (2025) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-mastermind/umc.cmc.3kbnmjk6m6h0hy67h6w6kj6j2?action=play Anora (2024) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28607951/ Daddy Longlegs (2009) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1426362/ Longlegs (2024) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23468450/ Uncut Gems (2019) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5727208/ Good Time (2017) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/good-time/umc.cmc.7950weot61ytepv84enkastys?action=play Marty Supreme (2025) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32916440/ The Smashing Machine (2025) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-smashing-machine/umc.cmc.71wzerdj91fo8ep11rcbu3tei?action=play Exhibition: Yorgos Lanthimos: Photographs (2026) https://www.onassis.org/whats-on/yorgos-lanthimos-photographs Athens, Greece https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens Credits Producer: Millie Chu  Researcher: 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 Studios Production for Spotify  www.mindhouse.co.uk Open a Moneybox Cash ISA at https://moneybox.onelink.me/Cqlx/y3xncge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • S7 EP7: Simone Ashley on kissing scenes with Jonathan Bailey, getting kicked out of drama school, and Bridgerton criticism

    S7 EP7: Simone Ashley on kissing scenes with Jonathan Bailey, getting kicked out of drama school, and Bridgerton criticism
    Apr 13 2026
    In this episode, Louis speaks with Bridgerton star Simone Ashley. Simone tells Louis about filming kissing scenes with Jonathan Bailey, getting kicked out of drama school, and how she responds to criticism about the show. Warnings: Strong language and adult themes. Links/Attachments: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33612209/ TV Show: ‘The Bear’ (2022-2026) - Hulu https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/the-bear/umc.cmc.javg04xbn3eonbgfvnaqmodk Kill Bill: Vol.1 (2003) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266697/ The Sound of Music (1965) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059742/ Guys and Dolls (1955) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048140/ Mary Poppins (1964) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058331/ West Side Story (1961) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055614/ Evita (1996) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116250/ Song: ‘Edelweiss’ by Richard Rogers & sung by Julie Andrews (1965) https://open.spotify.com/track/4S4Qn8O0ygeqdQLF6tfxWp TV Show: ‘Bridgerton’ (2020 – present) - Netflix https://www.netflix.com/watch/81044686?source=35 TV Show: ‘Sex Education’ (2019 – 2023) - Netflix https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7767422/ Shakespeare in Love (1998) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0138097/ Interstellar (2014) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816692/ Ocean’s Eleven (2001) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0240772/ Credits: Producer: Millie Chu  Researchers: Maan al-Yasiri and Elly Young 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  ___ Open a Moneybox Cash ISA at https://moneybox.onelink.me/Cqlx/y3xncge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • S7 EP6: Patrick Radden Keefe on the opioid crisis, criminal career longevity and why access is overrated

    S7 EP6: Patrick Radden Keefe on the opioid crisis, criminal career longevity and why access is overrated
    Apr 6 2026
    Joining Louis in the studio today is award-winning writer and investigative journalist, Patrick Radden Keefe. Patrick tells Louis about his investigation into the Sackler family's involvement in the opioid crisis, how professional criminals keep career longevity, and why he thinks access is overrated. Plus he discusses his latest book, London Falling. Warnings: Strong language and adult themes. Links/Attachments: Book: London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family’s Search for Truth, Patrick Radden Keefe (2026) https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/patrick-radden-keefe/london-falling/9781035056279 Book: Say Nothing, Patrick Radden Keefe (2019) https://www.waterstones.com/book/say-nothing/patrick-radden-keefe//9780008159269?sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=259955&awc=3787_1770820651_da19805aca482f3e2f7cdd8da31aca44&utm_source=259955&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Genie+Shopping+CSS Book: Empire of Pain, Patrick Radden Keefe (2022) https://www.waterstones.com/book/empire-of-pain/patrick-radden-keefe//9781529063103?sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=863943&awc=3787_1770820691_38f3f451369dd9c047c37137a0cb0d42&utm_source=863943&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.octer.co.uk%2F TV Show: ‘Say Nothing’ (2024) - Hulu https://www.channel4.com/programmes/say-nothing Wolf of Wall Street (2013) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0993846/ War Dogs (2016) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2005151/ Nightcrawler (2014) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/nightcrawler/umc.cmc.1h8fjzqshxpg22pa0bm7iho27?action=play American Psycho (2000) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/american-psycho/umc.cmc.4k3idfzm0x9j5okdedo2s4l50?action=play Book: Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks, Patrick Radden Keefe (2022) https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/patrick-radden-keefe/rogues/9781035001767 Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104348/ Article: Larry Gagosian Piece, Patrick Radden Keefe (2023) https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/07/31/larry-gagosian-profile Book: Hillbilly Elegy, JD Vance, (2017) https://www.waterstones.com/book/hillbilly-elegy/j-d-vance/9780008220563 Book: Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, Amy Chua (2012) https://www.waterstones.com/book/battle-hymn-of-the-tiger-mother/amy-chua//9781408822074?sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=259955&awc=3787_1770824539_3e1fda19a55aa22e32d76f01e79f390b&utm_source=259955&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Genie+Shopping+CSS Article: The Sinaloa Drug Cartel, Patrick Radden Keefe (2012) https://archive.nytimes.com/6thfloor.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/18/behind-the-cover-story-patrick-radden-keefe-on-the-sinaloa-drug-cartel/ Book: Nazi Billionaires, David De Jong (2023) https://www.waterstones.com/book/nazi-billionaires/david-de-jong/9780008299798 Book: Some People Need Killing, Patricia Evangelista (2023) https://www.waterstones.com/book/some-people-need-killing/patricia-evangelista/9781804710081 Book: Killers of the Flower Moon, David Grann (2017) https://www.waterstones.com/book/killers-of-the-flower-moon-adapted-for-young-adults/david-grann/9781398528482 TV Show: Industry (2020 – present) - BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000pb89/industry Podcast: Wind of Change (2020 – 2022) - Crooked Media https://crooked.com/podcast-series/wind-of-change/ Song: ‘Wind Of Change’, The Scorpions (1990) https://open.spotify.com/track/3ovjw5HZZv43SxTwApooCM Song: ‘Piano Man’, Bill Joel (1973) https://open.spotify.com/track/70C4NyhjD5OZUMzvWZ3njJ Book: The Journalist and the Murderer, Janet Malcolm (1989) https://www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/stock/the-journalist-and-the-murderer-janet-malcolm Article: Carl Icahn, Patrick Radden Keefe (2017) https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/08/28/carl-icahns-failed-raid-on-washington Credits: Producer: Millie Chu  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 Studios Production for Spotify  www.mindhouse.co.uk __ Open a Moneybox Cash ISA at https://moneybox.onelink.me/Cqlx/y3xncge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins
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Enjoyed everyone interesting despite not knowing half the people interviewed Louis always entertains and asks the best questions

Always on point

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Absolutely loved listening to these podcasts.
Such a diverse guest list.
Louis knows exactly how to get the very best out of people.
I would highly recommend this podcast.

Louis is the best.

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Theroux is great at connecting with his interviewees which encourages them to open up. If you’re interested in exploring a person’s inner-world and motivation, then this is for you. I only vaguely knew of some of these people, others I was not aware of at all - but every episode I’ve heard so far has provided really interesting insights into life. Start at the beginning & work your way Theroux ;)

Theroux at his best

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he interrupts and asks another question before they have answered the previous one. it's unbearable.

Louis doesn't let his interviewee speak!

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Firstly, the audio volume levels are shocking. I was having to turn the volume up and down. Louis starts off by introducing the sponsors (second complaint) which have obviously been recorded separately but the volume goes quiet LOUD quiet. When listening to anything with earbuds you don't normally have to adjust the volume every 30 secs! Second complaint, the introduction is purely adverts. "This episode is sponsored by...this episode is sponsored by..." I got to my third sponsor and switched off.

I don't mind adverts. I understand how sponsors work. But for the love of all things audio, give us some content first? Space out the adverts?

And finally, Louis let's out a HUGE spoiler for a show that's currently out on TV. There was the usual "spoiler alert" then he blurted out "XXX dies" before you have chance to take heed of the spoiler alert.

Honestly, I cannot comprehend how poorly this was put together. Maybe I caught a bad episode? Dunno. Not gonna waste my time on it.

Louis needs to go back to his beginnings and interview non famous people in my opinion

Gave up after 10 mins

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