Louis Theroux

I am involved in the making of documentaries. Warning: Some tweets may contain irony.

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“Louis and I were like conjoined twins... For one of us to grow stronger the other had to die." So said JON RONSON, in rueful-ironic mode, in one of his essays, reflecting on our similar journalistic styles and interests. I’m glad to say the operation was successful! We are now leading successful independent lives covering similar though not identical areas of inquiry - cults, mental health, the madness of crowds, extremism, the culture wars. BUT for ONE PODCAST ONLY the twins are REUNITED!!! Please join us (as in listen/watch us - don't stitch us back together!!!) as we discuss unraveling men, the YouTube algorithm, his new book The Castle, how he got his start in TV, AI, El Nino, and NOT Trump.

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Hey, listen up, losers. You heard me. LOSERS. Because guess what! My podcast is back and you really are going to “lose” your minds when you see who the guests are! Tyson Fury? Jon Ronson? Naomi Klein? Wait I haven’t finished! Eric Idle. Judd Apatow. I still haven’t finished! Vinnie Jones. And in a Louis Theroux Podcast FIRST we have a CROSSOVER GUEST from one of my TV DOCUMENTARIES: Megan Phelps-Roper, formerly of the Westboro Baptist Church – now a distinguished author and podcaster – talking to us about life inside one of America’s most notoriously weird groups.
Oh and – try to remain calm! – because now there are even more episodes of the pod. Meaning you can keep on “losing” (your minds) over and over again throughout the year. You’re welcome! See you on the LTP wherever you get your podcasts (not literally I can’t actually see you)!

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“Recursively Self-improving Agent Swarm” is my new favourite band. But what does the music sound like? 🧐 RT: A.I. Safety Goes Mainstream a ‘Hard Fork’ Exit AMA https://t.co/MLw8S9lXln via @NYTimes

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New podcast series from the team behind I’m not a monster, about disappeared US journalist Austin Tice- 3 eps in and I’m hooked. @joshbakerstory @saraobeidat https://t.co/0XOtGs97Hq

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Julie, bring me a couple cans, it’s only Mo Gilligan on the Louis Theroux Podcast! Yeah, he’s talking about blowing up on social media, his “Geezer” character, his relationship with Drake, working with Big Narstie, how he only ate chicken for a month for his new Netflix documentary Big Chicken, and his vast collection of shoes! Apparently it’s the last one in the current run! But the podcast will be back with more episodes after a break! Uckinell! It’s like Barbados!
Watch the season on Spotify or you can listen everywhere else!

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Noted inequality economist Gary Stevenson, whose best selling book The Trading Game beautifully chronicles his triumph and then his disintegration as a trader for Citibank, came by the studio to discuss his ideas for taxing the super wealthy, growing financial and social polarisation, Elon Musk, growing up Mormon in Ilford, clashing with Rory Stewart, clashing with Piers Morgan, clashing with various other people in his new Channel 4 documentary and what in his view the future holds for society. This episode was recorded late July, before Gary’s announcement about possibly stepping back from his YouTube show, though viewers/listeners should get a sense of some of the frustrations that led him to the decision. Available to watch on Spotify and to listen to everywhere else.

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Born To Be Wilde! Wilde At Heart! Wilde Thing! The caption writes itself when your guest is Olivia Wilde and it’s late and you’re rushing to finish and send something over to the social media team… “But what about her new film, which everyone is talking about, The Invite?” The one starring Penelope Cruz, Edward Norton, Seth Rogen, and Olivia herself - and which Olivia directed? We talked about that! “And her other films, Booksmart and Don’t Worry Darling?” We dug into those too! And also Jordan Peterson, competitive eating, and why Jennifer Lawrence vommed during Olivia’s theatrical turn in 1984 on Broadway. And much else besides. We think you’ll go Wilde about this episode!!! Watch on Spotify or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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Chickity check microphone check! Michael Louis Diamond, better known as Mike D of Beastie Boys, is in the house and spitting facts with his main man King Lou-E about the days of wayback, his potnahs Adam Yauch and Adam Horowitz, their huge hydraulic on-stage penis, getting monstered by the tabloids, his new music, growing up lonely, falling out with DefJam, and being confused with frat boys. So take to the words that he manifests… on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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When Sporty Met… Geeky? Patchy? Wrinkly? Yes - the high-kicking tracksuit-wearing once-and-future Spice Girl better known as Mel C dropped by the Louis Therouxdio to discuss life in the world’s biggest girl group, intra-band dynamics, mental health, Simon Fuller, going solo, love, survivorship, her new music and much else. Spice up your life by watching 2 [people] become 1 [podcast] on Spotify. Or listen on your platform of choice. Say you’ll be there!

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For our latest collection of sonic couture we present actor, singer, musician, muse and model Cara Delevingne - sashaying onto our virtual catwalk to discuss life in the spotlight, famous friends, family trauma, the dark side of fashion, Karl Lagerfeld, addiction, recovery and how she turned her sobriety journey into musical art… Even if you can’t tell haute couture from oat bran (sorry, old joke)… pret-a-porter from Pret-a-Manger… Coco Chanel from Coco Pops… I’m running out of steam… Please listen to the podcast. Wherever you get your podcasts…

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Gonzo journalist par excellence, YouTuber, documentary maker, interviewer, ???digital-era Louis Theroux??? (I actually feel a little presumptuous writing that how much more productive he is - hence those question marks) the one and only Andrew Callaghan has entered the chat to discuss Jeffrey Epstein, Melania, QAnon, Hunter Biden, Clavicular, flat earthers, his documentary process, allegations of sexual misconduct, and much else besides… Please join - on Spotify (for video) or on your app of choice (for audio).

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For today’s special - we have a freshly-caught portion of one of the greatest chefs of all time - certainly the most garlanded British chef - Marco Pierre White, lightly grilled by yours truly, with a side order of growing-up-in Leeds, his culinary boss-battles with some of the most eminent chefs-patron of the London scene, his enemy-turned-friend Gordon Ramsay, becoming a tabloid fixture for his chiseled looks and unpredictable antics, the “whoosh”, and the pleasures of McDonalds… Service!!! Please join and watch on Spotify or listen wherever you get your podcasts!

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England footballing legend, broadcasting and podcasting behemoth, the man with the golden boot, Gary Lineker joins the pod to talk about the World Cup, taking penalties, getting in hot water on social media, the fraught question of who is the greatest footballer of our time, and of course that extraordinary grudge match against Argentina on June 22 1986 - in which Diego Maradona scored two of the most talked-about goals of all time. Can I kick it? No, I can’t! But Gary can! Please join and watch on Spotify or listen wherever you get your podcasts!

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I’ll tell you what I want – what I really really want… I want a line-up of distinctive and scintillating conversations with – in no particular order - a girl band icon (Mel C), a cheffing genius (Marco Pierre White), a footballing icon (Gary Lineker), a gonzo YouTuber (Andrew Callaghan) and several other just-as-captivating guests. Throw in a bespectacled host with weird patchy grey hair and no, it’s not the weirdest ever reboot of the Spice Girls – it is in fact season eight of The Louis Theroux Podcast. So if we want to join our future then you’ve got to forget our past – as we zig-a-zig-ahhh! into your eyes (only on Spotify – don’t worry it doesn’t sting) or into your ears (wherever you get your podcasts). See you next Tuesday!

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'Help Me, the Settlers Are Coming': Armed With Clubs, They Beat a Palestinian Father and His Boy - Twilight Zone https://t.co/KlqSiohNEE

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It was great talking to @GavinNewsom about my Manosphere doc for his podcast.

https://t.co/RuZ7WVrEwy via @YouTube

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If you can’t see that Michael Jackson was a paedophile after watching @danreed1000 ‘s film you are being wilfully blind. And if you are campaigning against it you are actively colluding in the silencing of victims.

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Every now and then we decide to host an actual genius on the podcast… And so, Yorgos Lanthimos - chilly vivisector of the human animal, hierophant of our mortal mysteries, black comedian, and garlanded director… From Dogtooth to The Lobster, The Favorite, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Poor Things and most recently Bugonia, he has focused his unflinching artistic eye on the dark absurdity of sublunary life. He joined the chat to talk about most of the above, plus growing up in Greece, how he almost directed a Bourne film, and the fact that I am “illiterate” about films. Someone needed to say it! Watch on Spotify or listen wherever blah blah blah.