Louis is joined in the studio by MMA fighter and UFC welterweight champion, Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards. Leon talks about rubbing shoulders with Andrew Tate, how MMA saved him from a life of crime and what happened when Donald Trump came to see him fight. Plus, Leon puts Louis’s physical strength to the test…   

Warnings: Strong language and adult themes 

Links/Attachments:  

‘MMA Fighting’s 2022 Knockout of the Year: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman’ - MMA Fighting 

https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/12/25/23524649/mma-fightings-2022-knockout-of-the-year-leon-edwards-vs-kamaru-usman 

UFC Welterweight Ranking 

https://www.ufc.com/rankings 

‘Colby Covington: UFC fighter provokes pre-bout row by saying Leon Edwards' dead father is 'in hell'’ - Sky News 

https://news.sky.com/story/colby-covington-ufc-fighter-provokes-pre-bout-row-by-saying-leon-edwards-dead-father-is-in-hell-13030863 

‘Briton Edwards loses title in Manchester UFC fight’ - BBC 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/cevwr1gpgv9o 

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  

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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) 

https://www.thegoodfoodguide.co.uk/editorial/GFG-archives/1988-to-1993-marco-pierre-white-at-harveys--six-years-that-inspired-a-new-generation-of-chefs# 

Book: White Heat, Marco Pierre White (1990) 

https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/white-heat-25-book-marco-pierre-white-9781845339906?price=27.00 

Book: Kitchen Confidential, Anthony Bourdain (2000) 

https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/kitchen-confidential-book-anthony-bourdain-9781408845042?sku=NGR9781408845042&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAj9m7BhD1ARIsANsIIvBU0sOfPH6enBc2Qpztul1QXcMLLn8uut7WbtMgryXA3UkvNOMH3gEaAmMtEALw_wcB 

‘Jamie Oliver’s Empire Collapses as 22 UK Restaurants Close’ – The Guardian 

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2019/may/21/jamie-oliver-jobs-administrators-restaurants-jamies-italian 

Book: The Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver (1999) 

https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/naked-chef-book-jamie-oliver-9780718143602?sku=GOR001223048&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAj9m7BhD1ARIsANsIIvD4Smq_BjCdfmuhtcCExQXMOuf2ipLA-EDglvrr5ithxbO71JFNRJkaAuKPEALw_wcB 

Bite Back 2030 

https://www.biteback2030.com/ 

‘I Was a Cookbook Ghostwriter’ – The New York Times 

https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/14/dining/i-was-a-cookbook-ghostwriter.html#:~:text=Julia%20Turshen%2C%20who%20is%20writing,a%20culinary%20romp%20through%20Spain. 

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  

www.mindhouse.co.uk  

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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  

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/helplines/ 

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  

www.mindhouse.co.uk  

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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 

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/19/movies/the-killing-of-a-sacred-deer-review-colin-farrell-nicole-kidman.html 

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) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl_thbk40A0&pp=ygUmcGxlYXNlIHBsZWFzZSBwbGVhc2Ugc2FicmluYSBjYXJwZW50ZXI%3D 

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  

www.mindhouse.co.uk  

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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  

www.mindhouse.co.uk  

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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) 

https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/being-jordan-book-katie-price-9781844541324?sku=GOR000387198&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwmaO4BhAhEiwA5p4YL7U_ZzCOj4UjJdTlsh-vw2jE-eezcZzgGcG8JoeMD0gDr53SYkWg1BoCzMgQAvD_BwE  

‘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  

www.mindhouse.co.uk  

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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  

www.mindhouse.co.uk  

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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) 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00g1vdq/louis-theroux-specials-law-and-disorder-in-johannesburg  

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  

www.mindhouse.co.uk  

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