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.
In this episode, Louis is joined by celebrity chef and best–selling cookbook author, Jamie Oliver. Jamie tells Louis about his public feuds with Gordon Ramsey and Anthony Bourdain, chopping part of his finger off on live TV, and why his jerk rice caused such a stir. Plus, Louis provides some recipe tips…
Warnings: Strong language, as well as discussion around food production that may upset some listeners. Visit spotify.com/resources for information and resources.
Links/Attachments:
TV Show: ‘The Naked Chef’ (1999) – BBC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-CeoHHDYw8
TV Show: ‘Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends’ (1998) – BBC (UK only)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006w7gn/louis-therouxs-weird-weekends
Jamie’s Italian
https://italian.jamieoliver-rg.com/
Book: Simply Jamie, Jamie Oliver (2024)
https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/books/simply-jamie
TV Show: ‘Jamie’s Kitchen’ (2002) – Channel 4
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0358844/
TV Show: ‘Jamie’s School Dinners’ (2005) – Channel 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG66rKiNkw4
‘Lads, Gak and Union Jacks: The Oral History of ‘Cool Britannia’’ - Vice
https://www.vice.com/en/article/lads-gak-and-union-jacks-the-oral-history-of-cool-britannia/
Song: ‘Jiggle Jiggle’, Louis Theroux and Duke & Jones (2022)
https://open.spotify.com/artist/016Rz5DsXUPPxosNTZLYcv
TV Show: ‘Only Fools and Horses’ (1981 - 2003) – BBC (not available to watch)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006xthd
Harvey’s, London (1987 – 1993)
Book: White Heat, Marco Pierre White (1990)
Book: Kitchen Confidential, Anthony Bourdain (2000)
‘Jamie Oliver’s Empire Collapses as 22 UK Restaurants Close’ – The Guardian
Book: The Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver (1999)
Bite Back 2030
‘I Was a Cookbook Ghostwriter’ – The New York Times
Podcast: ‘Young Again with Kirsty Young’ - BBC Sounds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001rgtq
TV Show: ‘Jamie: Fast and Simple’ (2024) – Channel 4
https://www.channel4.com/programmes/jamie-fast-and-simple
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producers: Maan al-Yasiri and 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
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Louis sits down with pop-star and former member of Little Mix, Jade Thirlwall. Jade tells Louis about being ghosted by Harry Styles, clashing with the Gallaghers and coming to the public’s attention on X-Factor.
Warnings: Some strong language and discussions of sensitive themes, including mental health issues and eating disorders. For further information and support, visit https://resources.byspotify.com/
Links/Attachments:
BEAT – UK Eating Disorder Charity
TV Show: ‘The X Factor’ (2004 – 2021) – ITV
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEY1ejsweY4DgMwOVJeEaBA
Song: ‘Angel Of My Dreams’ - JADE
https://open.spotify.com/album/6Wf3fqCoGcOYah2lTcwyAA
Music Video: ‘Angel Of My Dreams’ - JADE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEc-oy93lf8
TV Show: ‘Boybands Forever’ (2024) – BBC (UK only)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0023h94/boybands-forever
Song: ‘Black Magic’ - Little Mix (2015)
https://open.spotify.com/album/05MKaTFdEtg64AtPmN1nQ7
Song: ‘Power (feat. Stormzy)' - Little Mix (2017)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2lSpirhgGBiKAyl38y8RJs
Podcast: ‘Offstage: Inside The X Factor’ (2024) – BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001vtth
Album: ‘Glory Days’, Little Mix (2016)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2GJLzxAajkFeyDPVH7X4Cs
Song: ‘Shout Out to My Ex’- Little Mix (2016)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4TvPWe1vbrh0hozmCoSFRI
‘Little Mix wins British Group’ – The BRIT Awards (2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO-HcY_8iwE
‘LITTLE BELITTLE: Noel Gallagher slams Little Mix’s Best Band Brit Award win saying they’re ‘not in the same league as Oasis’’ – The Sun
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/15217658/noel-gallagher-little-mix-embarrassing-brits-win/
Song: ‘212’ - Azealia Banks feat. Lazy Jay (2011)
https://open.spotify.com/album/1haAnMI7BAQEAzrYjzpTvP
Song: ‘911’ - Lady Gaga (2020)
https://open.spotify.com/track/6qI0MU175Dk2DeoUjlrOpy
Jesy Nelson: ‘Odd One Out’ (2019) – BBC (UK only)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p07lsr4d/jesy-nelson-odd-one-out
Song: ‘Boyz feat. Nicki Minaj’ - Jesy Nelson (2021)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4ShgsMHEHPPLI6Dk16HNF1
TV Show: ‘Later… with Jools Holland’ – BBC (UK only)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00248kc
East is East (1999)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg-zwt-XMFE
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
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To kick off the new series, Louis is joined in the studio by acting legend Willem Dafoe. Renowned for an astonishing range of acting roles - from Poor Things to Spiderman - Willem discusses his life and career, including collaborating with provocative director Lars von Trier, what it’s like to be buried alive on camera, and how his face has a mind of its own…
Warnings: Strong language, as well as some adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Platoon (1986)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8weLPF4qBQ
Antichrist (2009)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO-TNfPzh_k
Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW6jxGaIias
Poor Things (2023)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlbR5N6veqw
Spiderman (2002)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t06RUxPbp_c
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As-vKW4ZboU&pp=ygUVYmVldGxlanVpY2UgMiB0cmFpbGVy
Nosferatu (2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px6S0RxfAHg
The Loveless (1981)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJEmcxXR7H0
Wild At Heart (1990)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQIdBfrF0Ik
Shadow Of The Vampire (2000)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B15iesNMa8
Body Of Evidence (1993)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51xEHzC-rjQ
The Witch (2015)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQXmlf3Sefg&t=31s
The Northman (2022)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mamgc47SOE
Birds Eye Advert - Polar Bear Fish Finger (2010)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsKWjO213EY
Mercedes Advert (2013)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfqNfbCQzpo
Jim Beam Whiskey Advert (2011)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYXFLX2vB-Q
Breaking the Waves (1996)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHqZh-9AiCs
At Eternity's Gate (2018)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T77PDm3e1iE&pp=ygUaYXQgZXRlcm5pdHkncyBnYXRlIHRyYWlsZXI%3D
Pink Flamingos (1972)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwGZ6Mv4qko
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Louis is back with another series of his podcast, speaking to a variety of remarkable people from all walks of life. Tune in weekly from January 14th for wide-ranging conversations with the likes of Willem Dafoe, Jade Thirlwall, Armie Hammer, and more.
Watch episodes exclusively on Spotify, or listen everywhere.
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For the final episode of the series, Louis is joined in the studio by Irish actor Barry Keoghan. Barry talks about his turbulent childhood in inner city Dublin, avoiding online hate and his infamous dancing scene in Saltburn.
Warnings: Strong language, as well as adult themes including substance abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Visit spotify.com/resources for information and resources.
Links/Attachments:
Dunkirk (2017)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-eMt3SrfFU
The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQFdGfwChtw&pp=ygUkdGhlIGtpbGxpbmcgb2YgYSBzYWNyZWQgZGVlciB0cmFpbGVy
A.O. Scott, ‘Review: ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ Depicts Familiar Torment’, New York Times
The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRu3zLOJN2c&pp=ygUaVGhlIEJhbnNoZWVzIG9mIEluaXNoZXJpbiA%3D
Saltburn (2023)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lALMdJf6UUE&pp=ygURc2FsdGJ1cm4gdHJhaWxlciA%3D
The Basketball Diaries (1995)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zc7T0vUpj0&pp=ygUaYmFza2V0YmFsbCBkaWFyaWVzIHRyYWlsZXI%3D
Bird (2024, released 8th November)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=130ko6kcQ-g
On The Waterfront (1954)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOdYAXOfLMc&pp=ygUZb24gdGhlIHdhdGVyZnJvbnQgdHJhaWxlcg%3D%3D
The Wrestler (2008)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61-GFxjTyV0&pp=ygUUdGhlIHdyZXN0bGVyIHRyYWlsZXI%3D
Love/Hate (2010)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfheHH6iDrc&pp=ygURbG92ZS9oYXRlIHRyYWlsZXI%3D
‘Please Please Please’, Sabrina Carpenter (2024)
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Sally McLennan
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Production for Spotify
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In this episode, Louis is joined by tennis ‘bad boy’ Nick Kyrgios. Beaming in from his home in Canberra, Australia, the pair discuss his love/hate relationship with the sport that made him famous, his well-publicised mental health battles and internet conspiracy theories.
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Good Trouble with Nick Kyrgios (Podcast)
https://open.spotify.com/show/7iswYJAWYkeXLOmgSvlNlh?si=564f42f9346e4407
Break Point (Netflix)
https://www.netflix.com/title/81569920
Open: An Autobiography, Andre Agassi (2010)
https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/open-an-autobiography-andre-agassi?variant=32545747468366
Gods of Tennis (iPlayer, UK only)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0fd5qk1
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Production for Spotify
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Louis sits down with glamour model, bestselling author and all-round media personality, Katie Price. Joining Louis in the Spotify studio, Katie reflects on her turbulent romantic life, her complicated relationship with cosmetic surgery and dressing up as clowns with Boris Johnson.
Warnings: Strong language, frank discussions of sex and other adult content, including conversations about addiction and suicide.
Links/Attachments:
‘Katie Price Exclusive with Piers Morgan’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V1R-2h9k-U&t=152s
‘This is Me’, Katie Price (2024)
https://www.bonnierbooks.co.uk/books/john-blake-publishing/this-is-me/
‘Being Jordan: My Story’, Katie Price (2004)
‘The Last Word’, Amy Price (2023)
https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/the-last-word-amy-price?variant=40244984873038
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill
Researcher: Rosie Hough
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Production for Spotify
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Louis travels to the seaside town of Margate to meet iconic British artist, Dame Tracey Emin. During an afternoon spent in Tracey’s painting studio, the pair discuss her turbulent upbringing, what she thinks of her YBA contemporaries and how a cancer diagnosis changed her outlook on life.
Warnings: Strong language, adult subject matter, including descriptions of sexual violence, and is intended for adult consumption only. Visit spotify.com/resources for information and resources.
Links/Attachments:
‘Knighthoods and Damehoods’ - The Royal Family
https://www.royal.uk/knighthoods-and-damehoods
When Louis Met... - BBC (UK only)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0dyhkbw/when-louis-met
‘Young British Artists (YBAs)’ - Tate
https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/y/young-british-artists-ybas
‘Lads, Gak and Union Jacks: The Oral History of ‘Cool Britannia’'
https://www.vice.com/en/article/lads-gak-and-union-jacks-the-oral-history-of-cool-britannia/
‘Illumination Media: Is Painting Dead?’ (original broadcast 1997) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKHJoLG2cEk&ab_channel=IlluminationsMedia
‘R.I.P. Tracey Emin’s Tent’ - BBC
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/3753541.stm
‘Tracey Emin: My Bed’ - Tate
https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/emin-my-bed-l03662
‘Francis Bacon’ – Tate
https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/francis-bacon-682
‘Carl Andre: the ‘OJ of the art world’ leaves behind a troubling legacy’ - The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/jan/25/carl-andre-artist-legacy
‘Death of an Artist’ - Podcast
https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/death-of-an-artist
‘Satirists jump into Tracey's bed’ - The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/1999/oct/25/20yearsoftheturnerprize.turnerprize
Book: Strangeland, Tracey Emin (2005)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Strangeland-Tracey-Emin/dp/0340769467
Book: Six Turkish Tales, Tracey Emin (1987)
https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Six_Turkish_Tales.html?id=vbGUAAAACAAJ&redir_esc=y
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Videography: Revelstoke Films
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Show notes compiled by Sally McLennan
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Production for Spotify
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Louis chats to South African comedian, writer and television host, Trevor Noah. Dialling in from New York, Trevor shares his memories of growing up during Apartheid in Johannesburg, landing the ‘The Daily Show’, and becoming friends with Bill Gates.
Warnings: Strong language, as well as adult themes including domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised. Visit spotify.com/resources for information and resources.
Links/Attachments:
Into the Uncut Grass, Trevor Noah (2024)
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737120/into-the-uncut-grass-by-trevor-noah-illustrated-by-sabina-hahn/
‘The Most Hated Family in America’, Louis Theroux Specials, iPlayer (UK only)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007clvf
Mind Your Language (TV Series)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075537/
Ikigai
https://positivepsychology.com/ikigai/
AI For Good Lab Microsoft
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/group/ai-for-good-research-lab/
‘The Great Mortality’, John Kelly (2005)
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-great-mortality-john-kelly?variant=41000265449506
‘Whites’, Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends, iPlayer (UK only)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00b996d
'African Hunting Holiday’, Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends, iPlayer (UK only)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b009sj0c
‘Law and Disorder in Johannesburg’, Louis Theroux Specials, iPlayer (UK only)
You Laugh But It’s True
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWBepNts1V4&t=2408s
Daywalker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcyuIKzpYJQ
The Daily Show
https://www.youtube.com/thedailyshow
Born a Crime, Trevor Noah (2016)
https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/trevor-noah/born-a-crime/9781473635302/
‘Tyla’s racial identity: South African singer sparks culture war’, BBC News, (2023)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-67505674
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Production for Spotify
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Louis is joined by rapper and ‘King of Drill’, Headie One. They meet at the Spotify studio to discuss Headie’s life and career, including the tragic events surrounding his track, ‘Know Better’, growing up on the infamous Broadwater Farm estate, and the real origins of his stage name. Plus, Louis gets a lesson in drill slang.
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Hip Hop Raised Me: ‘Pop Smoke UK interview with DJ Semtex’ - Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ-Hip-6Gw0&ab_channel=HIPHOPRAISEDME
Headie One - Know Better - Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/track/0IX9PL2dUVCHp6L4JQ9Rzq?si=34ecda24bc274eb4
File on 4: ‘Attack on rap star sparked a wave of killings’ - BBC Radio 4 (UK only)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p085qvh3
‘Is drill the most controversial genre of music?’ - GQ (2018)
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/drill-music-controversy-headie-one-harlem-spartans
Headie One x Drake - Only you Freestyle – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znQriFAMBRs&ab_channel=HeadieOne
Headie One ft Sampha - Memories - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWQOfXfMrJA&ab_channel=HeadieOne
Headie One – Psalm 35 – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvJPWLE3pQg&ab_channel=HeadieOne-Topic
Headie One – Martin’s Sofa - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cKPgHCciEA&ab_channel=HeadieOne
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri and Emilia Gill
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Show notes compiled by Sally McLennan
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Production for Spotify
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For the first episode of the new series, Louis sits down with influencer, fashion icon and former adult film performer, Mia Khalifa. Joining Louis in the studio, Mia discusses living with autism, receiving death threats for her outspoken views, and her experience of the adult film world.
Warnings: Strong language, adult content and discussions of a sexual nature.
Links/Attachments:
‘What is Anime? Everything You Need to know’ - NFI
https://www.nfi.edu/what-is-anime/
Louis Theroux: Extreme Love, Episode 1: Autism – BBC (UK only)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01gk4xc
Louis Theroux: Selling Sex – BBC (UK only)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dbcf
Louis Theroux: Dark States, Series 1 Episode 2: Trafficking Sex – BBC (UK only)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b099wspk
Louis Theroux Specials: Twilight of the Porn Stars – BBC (UK only)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01j84qt/louis-theroux-specials-twilight-of-the-porn-stars
‘Beirut – beautiful and scarred – beckons Anthony Bourdain again’ - CNN
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/beirut-bourdain-parts-unknown/index.html
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, S05 E08: Beirut – Banijay Documentaries (CNN production)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LptZ9E4ZG4
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, S02 E08: Beirut – Discovery (Discovery+ - Amazon Prime)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0919V38G1/ref=atv_dp_season_select_s2
Capernaum (2018), directed by Nadine Labaki – Trailer via YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULUo0048xZE
What does the term ‘incel’ mean? - CNN
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/16/us/incel-involuntary-celibate-explained-cec/index.html
The Joe Rogan Experience, E1648: Abby Martin - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toBL3_nWpJU
Call Her Daddy – This is Mia Khalifa (Full Interview) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlaEaN2sm14
‘What’s a Pick-Me Girl? Here’s What You Need to Know’ - Cosmopolitan
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a42134933/what-is-a-pick-me-girl-definition/
The Girlfriend Experience (2009), directed by Steven Soderbergh – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euwBlSZVrtQ
Entourage, Season 7 – HBO (Sky Comedy - Now TV)
https://www.nowtv.com/gb/watch/home/asset/entourage/iYEQZ2uDbPiuTXWJFoHV9m?DCMP=WA
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Show notes compiled by Sally McLennan
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Production for Spotify
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