The Louis Theroux Podcast

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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Every guest on The Louis Theroux Podcast

62 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

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Andrew Callaghan
S8 EP3: Andrew Callaghan on the ‘cancelverse’, lizard people, and whether he’s being sued by Melania Trump · Jun 2026

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Olivia Wilde
S8 EP7: Olivia Wilde on the pitfalls of long-term love, her unusual family name, and the 'garbage disposal' of tabloid media · Jul 2026

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Patrick Radden Keefe
S7 EP6: Patrick Radden Keefe on the opioid crisis, criminal career longevity and why access is overrated · Apr 2026

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Jimmy Carr
S6 EP8: Jimmy Carr discusses the secret to his comedy, being a late bloomer, and controversial stand-up gigs · Dec 2025

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Bryan Johnson
S5 EP3: Bryan Johnson discusses life-changing psychedelics, superintelligence, and night-time erections · May 2025

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Trevor Noah
S3 EP3: Trevor Noah on growing up during Apartheid, landing ‘The Daily Show’, and being friends with Bill Gates · Oct 2024

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Willem Dafoe
S4 EP1: Willem Dafoe on collaborating with Lars Von Trier, being buried alive, and his 'distinctive face’ · Jan 2025

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John Wilson
S5 EP4: John Wilson on collaborating with Nathan Fielder, confronting a cult, and hating mockumentaries · May 2025

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Jennette McCurdy
S1 EP6: Jennette McCurdy discusses child stardom and her memoir 'I'm Glad My Mom Died' · Jul 2023

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Yorgos Lanthimos
S7 EP8: Yorgos Lanthimos discusses working with Emma Stone, suffering for his art, and directing a Bourne movie · Apr 2026

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Steve Coogan
S6 EP1: Steve Coogan on falling out of love with Alan Partridge, playing Jimmy Savile, and sobriety · Oct 2025

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Sharon Stone
S2 EP8: Sharon Stone discusses facing off with Robert Mugabe, lifting weights with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and her calamitous dating app experiences. · Mar 2024

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Tracey Ullman
S2 EP4: Tracey Ullman on finding fame in the US, her relationship with The Simpsons, and clubbing with Prince · Feb 2024

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David Byrne
S6 EP5: David Byrne on clashes in Talking Heads, neurodivergence, and culture wars · Nov 2025

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Marina Abramović
S6 EP7: Marina Abramovic on the relationship between performance and pain, never feeling loved in her childhood, and harmful conspiracies · Nov 2025

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Malala Yousafzai
S6 EP4: Malala Yousafzai discusses misrepresentations of Islam, the Taliban's ‘gender apartheid’, and her views on marriage · Oct 2025

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Sharon Horgan
S4 EP6: Sharon Horgan on the sadness of comedy, living in squats and FaceTiming Bono · Feb 2025

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Shania Twain
S1 EP1: Shania Twain on her challenging upbringing, epic career and her divorce · Jun 2023

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Ed Sheeran
S5 EP6: Ed Sheeran on squeezing Stormzy into his Mini, having breakfast with Van Morrison, and remaining normal · Jun 2025

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Sean Penn
S5 EP2: Sean Penn on dining with Jack Nicholson and Putin, run-ins with the paparazzi, and his relationship with Zelenskyy · May 2025

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Adam Buxton
S2 EP9: Adam Buxton on podcast rivalry, problematic musical heroes, and abandoning social media. · Mar 2024

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Amelia Dimoldenberg
S1 EP3: Amelia Dimoldenberg on viral fame, Jiggle Jiggle and dealing with anxiety · Jun 2023

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Baz Luhrmann
S2 EP2: Baz Luhrmann on his iconic ‘Red Curtain’ Trilogy, living in Graceland, and his enduring love of clubbing · Jan 2024

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Ben Elton
S1 EP9: Ben Elton on ‘cancel culture’, his early stand up career, and writing for Blackadder and The Young Ones · Jul 2023

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Danny Dyer
S5 EP7: Danny Dyer describes battling addiction, UFO obsessions, and tackling Shakespeare · Jun 2025

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Florence Pugh
S6 EP6: Florence Pugh discusses intimacy coordinators, jumping off buildings and getting into character · Nov 2025

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Gary Lineker
S8 EP1: Gary Lineker on England’s losing streak, leaving the BBC, and his frosty relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo · Jun 2026

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Germaine Greer
S2 EP7: Germaine Greer on her three-week long marriage, flirting with George Best, and her controversial views on gender and the MeToo movement. · Mar 2024

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Jade Thirlwall
S4 EP2: Jade Thirlwall discusses being ghosted by Harry Styles, clashing with the Gallaghers and coming up on X-Factor · Jan 2025

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Jamie Oliver
S4 EP3: Jamie Oliver on public feuds, chopping his finger off on live TV, and his controversial jerk rice · Jan 2025

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Marco Pierre White
S8 EP2: Marco Pierre White discusses his rift with Gordon Ramsay, retiring from cooking, and having lunch with Margaret Thatcher · Jun 2026

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Melanie C
S8 EP5: Melanie C on Spiceworld, comparing muscles with Arnold Schwarzenegger and why she’ll always be a Spice Girl · Jul 2026

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Michael Cera
S5 EP8: Michael Cera on working with Tom Cruise, featuring in 'Barbie', and never graduating · Jun 2025

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Michael Palin
S6 EP2: Michael Palin discusses Monty Python dynamics, famous fans, and ‘Life of Brian’ controversies · Oct 2025

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Mo Gilligan
S8 EP9: Mo Gilligan on being quoted by Drake, his surprising shopping addiction, and eating fried chicken for 28 days straight · Aug 2026

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Nick Cave
S1 EP5: Nick Cave on his remarkable career, religion and dealing with grief · Jul 2023

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Nile Rodgers
S1 EP7: Nile Rodgers on his turbulent upbringing and the stories behind his biggest hits · Jul 2023

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Paul Mescal
S2 EP1: Paul Mescal discusses the impact of Hollywood fame, dealing with paparazzi, and how acting is the love of his life · Jan 2024

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Samantha Morton
S1 EP8: Samantha Morton on growing up in the care system and facing adversity in the acting world · Jul 2023

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Sanjeev Bhaskar
S2 EP6: Sanjeev Bhaskar on his ground-breaking comedy show The Kumars at No. 42, 'browning up’ in 1970s comedy, and his outrageous rider demands · Feb 2024

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Recent episodes

73 episodes from the feed, newest first.

S8 EP9: Mo Gilligan on being quoted by Drake, his surprising shopping addiction, and eating fried chicken for 28 days straight
with Mo Gilligan

Aug 2026
S8 EP8: Gary Stevenson discusses his Mormon upbringing, sparring with Rory Stewart and why a wealth tax could save the economy
with Gary Stevenson

Jul 2026
S8 EP7: Olivia Wilde on the pitfalls of long-term love, her unusual family name, and the 'garbage disposal' of tabloid media
with Olivia Wilde

Jul 2026
S8 EP6: Mike D discusses breaking rap into the mainstream, the infamous hydraulic penis, and disbanding the Beastie Boys
with Michael Diamond

Jul 2026
S8 EP5: Melanie C on Spiceworld, comparing muscles with Arnold Schwarzenegger and why she’ll always be a Spice Girl
with Melanie C

Jul 2026
S8 EP4: Cara Delevingne discusses getting sober, engagement rumours, and being Karl Lagerfeld's muse
with Cara Delevingne

Jun 2026
S8 EP3: Andrew Callaghan on the ‘cancelverse’, lizard people, and whether he’s being sued by Melania Trump
with Andrew Callaghan

Jun 2026
S8 EP2: Marco Pierre White discusses his rift with Gordon Ramsay, retiring from cooking, and having lunch with Margaret Thatcher
with Marco Pierre White

Jun 2026
S8 EP1: Gary Lineker on England’s losing streak, leaving the BBC, and his frosty relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo
with Gary Lineker

Jun 2026
Louis's back with Season 8!
Jun 2026
S7 EP8: Yorgos Lanthimos discusses working with Emma Stone, suffering for his art, and directing a Bourne movie
with Yorgos Lanthimos

Apr 2026
S7 EP7: Simone Ashley on kissing scenes with Jonathan Bailey, getting kicked out of drama school, and Bridgerton criticism
with Simone Ashley

Apr 2026
S7 EP6: Patrick Radden Keefe on the opioid crisis, criminal career longevity and why access is overrated
with Patrick Radden Keefe

Apr 2026
S7 EP5: Laufey discusses viral fame, partying with Bill Murray and the benefits of boredom
Mar 2026
S7 EP4: Stewart Lee on "Netflix comedians”, disastrous gigs, and Elon Musk
with Stewart Lee

Mar 2026
S7 EP3: Lulu discusses alcoholism, marrying a Bee Gee, and David Bowie’s thighs
Mar 2026
S7 EP2: Kyle MacLachlan on his relationship with David Lynch, Showgirls, and viral stardom
with Kyle MacLachlan

Mar 2026
S7 EP1: Boris Becker on encountering Diddy, mind-games with Nadal and his spell in prison
with Boris Becker

Mar 2026
Louis returns for Season 7!
Feb 2026
S6 EP8: Jimmy Carr discusses the secret to his comedy, being a late bloomer, and controversial stand-up gigs
with Jimmy Carr

Dec 2025
S6 EP7: Marina Abramovic on the relationship between performance and pain, never feeling loved in her childhood, and harmful conspiracies
with Marina Abramović

Nov 2025
S6 EP6: Florence Pugh discusses intimacy coordinators, jumping off buildings and getting into character
with Florence Pugh

Nov 2025
S6 EP5: David Byrne on clashes in Talking Heads, neurodivergence, and culture wars
with David Byrne

Nov 2025
S6 EP4: Malala Yousafzai discusses misrepresentations of Islam, the Taliban's ‘gender apartheid’, and her views on marriage
with Malala Yousafzai

Oct 2025
S6 EP3: Bob Vylan on his controversial Glastonbury performance
with Bob Vylan

Oct 2025