About this show
The Louis Theroux Podcast is a society & culture podcast from Spotify Studios. On Apple Podcasts it ranks #8 in Europe (as of 2026-10-26). By country in Europe: UK #6, Ireland #19.
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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Latest episode
2026-10-201h 20m
Vinnie Jones on getting sober, mediating with Steven Seagal, and the Gazza incident
Louis is back on the road, this time to visit actor, footballer and professional hard man Vinnie Jones at his Sussex farm. The pair discuss Vinnie’s journey to sobriety, a bizarre standoff with Steven Seagal, and the real story behind those photos with Paul ‘…
Recent episodes
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- 2026-07-281h 4mS8 EP8: Gary Stevenson discusses his Mormon upbringing, sparring with Rory Stewart and why a wealth tax could save the economyLouis is joined in the Spotify studio by author, YouTuber and inequality economist Gary Stevenson. Gary tells Louis about growing up in a Mormon fami…
- 2026-07-201h 20mS8 EP7: Olivia Wilde on the pitfalls of long-term love, her unusual family name, and the 'garbage disposal' of tabloid mediaToday, Louis speaks to actor, director and renaissance woman Olivia Wilde. Following the release of her film The Invite, the pair discuss the secrets…
- 2026-07-131h 15mS8 EP6: Mike D discusses breaking rap into the mainstream, the infamous hydraulic penis, and disbanding the Beastie BoysLouis sits down with Grammy award-winning rapper, producer and former Beastie Boy Mike D. Speaking ahead of the release of his first solo album, Than…
- 2026-07-061h 15mS8 EP5: Melanie C on Spiceworld, comparing muscles with Arnold Schwarzenegger and why she’ll always be a Spice GirlIn this episode, Louis speaks to singer, songwriter and Spice Girl Melanie C. Speaking ahead of the 30th anniversary of Wannabe, Melanie and Louis di…
- 2026-06-291h 1mS8 EP4: Cara Delevingne discusses getting sober, engagement rumours, and being Karl Lagerfeld's museLouis is joined in the Spotify studio by model, actress, musician and owner of the world’s best eyebrows, Cara Delevingne. Cara tells Louis about the…
- 2026-06-221h 26mS8 EP3: Andrew Callaghan on the ‘cancelverse’, lizard people, and whether he’s being sued by Melania TrumpIn this episode, Louis speaks with gonzo journalist and fellow gangly documentarian Andrew Callaghan. The pair discuss Andrew’s life after cancellati…
- 2026-06-151h 3mS8 EP2: Marco Pierre White discusses his rift with Gordon Ramsay, retiring from cooking, and having lunch with Margaret ThatcherLouis is joined in the Spotify studio by celebrity chef and enfant terrible of the culinary world, Marco Pierre White. Marco tells Louis about his co…
- 2026-06-081h 19mS8 EP1: Gary Lineker on England’s losing streak, leaving the BBC, and his frosty relationship with Cristiano RonaldoFor the first episode in the series, QPR fan Louis Theroux speaks with former England captain, broadcaster and fellow podcasting titan, Gary Lineker…