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.
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  • S4 EP7: Sean Evans discusses his upbringing in Chicago, interview techniques, and no-go guests on ‘Hot Ones’

    S4 EP7: Sean Evans discusses his upbringing in Chicago, interview techniques, and no-go guests on ‘Hot Ones’
    Feb 25 2025
    Louis speaks to Sean Evans, the host of Youtube smash-hit ‘Hot Ones’. Dialling in from New York, the pair swap interview techniques, as well as discussing Sean’s upbringing in Chicago and how he utilised chicken wings to create one of the biggest talk shows in the world. Plus, Sean lets Louis know which celebrities were ratings hits and who he’d never have on the show... Warnings: Strong language. Links/Attachments: YouTube Series: Louis Theroux Attacks the Shark While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2023) https://youtu.be/wlL9RUGxXSs?si=sVQYvUdArc4Wr_Dl YouTube Series: Anthony Rizzo On Chicago Cubs Rivalries & Baseball Superstitions While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2015) https://youtu.be/4iSCOtYs_6Q?si=hA2IVueisoOo4WVG YouTube Series: Prince Amukamara Talks NFL Salaries & Pre-Game Sex While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2015) https://youtu.be/kmBlwAFRFJU?si=lvE5Ot11dnWkeTnk YouTube Series: Trick Daddy Prays for Help While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2018) https://youtu.be/SywOj6EpkOc?si=-DHaIisP36RwCQdD YouTube Series: DJ Khaled Talks Fuccbois, Finga Licking, and Media Dinosaurs While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2015) https://youtu.be/1HYEC_FlgAg?si=CCcTdghBl4ifWjO5 Book: Paper Lion, George Plimpton (1966) Book: Shadow Box, George Plimpton (1977) YouTube Series: Conan O'Brien Needs a Doctor While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2024) https://youtu.be/FALlhXl6CmA?si=ZdOg3BD0sCihdUZH YouTube Series: Sean Evans and Chili Klaus Eat the Carolina Reaper, the World's Hottest Chili Pepper – Hot Ones (2015) https://youtu.be/9k-SBpElcWA?si=sUU4Ks6k4AqbcXas Article: In the hot seat: Behind Hot Ones’ ambitions to be the future of late-night TV – The Verge (2019) https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/31/20938739/hot-ones-sean-evans-youtube-guests-gordon-ramsey-idris-elba-late-night-tv 'Chili Klaus & Classical Orchestra 🌶' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuvUaFp_qMQ Credits: Producer: Millie Chu  Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill Production Manager: Francesca Bassett  Music: Miguel D’Oliveira  Audio Mixer: Tom Guest Video Mixer: Scott Edwards Shownotes compiled by Maisie Williams Executive Producer: Arron Fellows     A Mindhouse Production for Spotify  www.mindhouse.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • S4 EP6: Sharon Horgan on the sadness of comedy, living in squats and FaceTiming Bono

    S4 EP6: Sharon Horgan on the sadness of comedy, living in squats and FaceTiming Bono
    Feb 18 2025
    Louis sits down in the Spotify studio with Irish actor, writer, and director Sharon Horgan. Sharon discusses her colourful years squatting in London, the fine line between comedy and tragedy, and FaceTiming with Bono while filming Bad Sisters 2. She also spills the beans about almost starring in a Woody Allen film… Warnings: Strong language. ⁠Links/Attachments: TV Show: ‘Bad Sisters’ (2022-2025) - AppleTV+ https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/bad-sisters/umc.cmc.14kr4vv65unannh7doqgvlh20 Film: Home Alone (1990) https://youtu.be/jEDaVHmw7r4?si=rfeHfnepM2T1YCCQ TV Show: ‘Catastrophe’ (2015-2019) - Channel 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sKQ6ilBGGE TV Show: ‘Pulling’ (2006-2009) - BBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgHKlCM-7Wk&t=4s TV Show: ‘Modern Love’ (2019) - Amazon https://youtu.be/2zSuD79TU3w?si=opqU542-inqGMY_d&t=244 Short Film: The Week Before Christmas (2012) - Sky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueKfgCrFuek TV Show: ‘Divorce’ (2016-2019) - HBO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGadA8rJBek TV Show: ‘The Larry Sanders Show’ (1992-1998) - HBO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG1YlnrQAnM TV Show: ‘The Pilot Show’ (2004) - Channel 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MueLNwbFWEU ‘Woody Allen warns against ‘witch hunt’ post-Weinstein' - Variety https://variety.com/2017/film/news/woody-allen-harvey-weinstein-1202590319/ Film: Husbands and Wives (1992) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2daA2-OwXbE Film: Housewife of the Year (2024) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0OGXGAHaWs TV Show: ‘Motherland’ (2016-2022) https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p05j1jkp/motherland TV Show: ‘Amandaland’ (2025) https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0024pyy/amandaland Credits: Producer: Millie Chu  Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill Production Manager: Francesca Bassett  Music: Miguel D’Oliveira  Audio Mixer: Tom Guest Video Mixer: Scott Edwards Shownotes compiled by Maisie Williams Executive Producer: Arron Fellows     A Mindhouse Production for Spotify  www.mindhouse.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • S4 EP5: Armie Hammer discusses allegations against him, being shunned by famous friends, and his unconventional family history

    S4 EP5: Armie Hammer discusses allegations against him, being shunned by famous friends, and his unconventional family history
    Feb 11 2025
    Louis speaks to actor, podcast host and figure of some controversy, Armie Hammer. Dialing in from his new apartment in downtown LA, Armie and Louis discuss the allegations against him, being shunned by famous friends and his unconventional family history. Warnings: Strong language and graphic sexual content, as well as discussions of sensitive themes, including sexual abuse. For further information and support, visit https://resources.byspotify.com/. Links/Attachments: ‘Armie Hammer Breaks His Silence’ – Air Mail https://airmail.news/issues/2023-2-4/armie-hammer-breaks-his-silence Podcast: ‘The Armie HammerTime Podcast’ (2024 – present) https://open.spotify.com/show/05ozD8G0kGIAwJj2PRCjl0 TV Show: ‘House of Hammer’ (2022) – Discovery + https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIQ80m7831I Instagram Account: @armiehammervictims https://www.instagram.com/armiehammervictims?igsh=MTVpbWw2OGMweGFleg== TV Show: ‘The Offer’ (2022) – Paramount+ https://www.paramountplus.com/gb/shows/the-offer/ Shotgun Wedding (2022) – Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shotgun-Wedding-Jennifer-Lopez/dp/B0B76PXDYJ ‘Victim of cannibal agreed to be eaten’ – The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/dec/04/germany.lukeharding Frontier Crucible (upcoming film) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34370951/ ‘Armie Hammer Returns to Acting With ‘Frontier Crucible’ Western’ – The Hollywood Reporter https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/armie-hammer-acting-return-western-frontier-crucible-1236048900/ Credits: Producer: Millie Chu  Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill 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  www.mindhouse.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins

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Theroux at his best

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 ;)

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Louis doesn't let his interviewee speak!

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

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