The 4 Best The Louis Theroux Podcast Episodes
1) S5 EP3: Bryan Johnson discusses life-changing psychedelics, superintelligence, and night-time erections
In this episode, Louis is joined by tech entrepreneur turned longevity evangelist, Bryan Johnson. Dialling in from his home in Los Angeles, Bryan tells Louis all about his quest to live forever, from ...Show More
2) S5 EP1: Bella Ramsey on being a child actor, dealing with critical fandoms and overcoming emetophobia
To kick off the new series, Louis is joined in the studio by Bella Ramsey, rising star of ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘The Last of Us’. Bella delves into their experiences as a child actor, dealing with cri...Show More
3) S4 EP1: Willem Dafoe on collaborating with Lars Von Trier, being buried alive, and his 'distinctive face’
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 a...Show More
4) S3 EP7: Barry Keoghan on his childhood, avoiding online hate and dancing in 'Saltburn'
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 d...Show More
5) S5 EP8: Michael Cera on working with Tom Cruise, featuring in 'Barbie', and never graduating
In this very special bonus episode, Louis is joined by actor and writer Michael Cera. Michael tells Louis about his foul-mouthed run-in with Tom Cruise, nearly missing out on his role as Allan in Barb...Show More
6) S5 EP7: Danny Dyer on battling addiction, UFO obsessions, and tackling Shakespeare
This week, Louis sits down with Danny Dyer, the Bafta-winning actor and all-round national treasure. The pair discuss Danny’s experience battling addiction while performing on stage, their shared fasc...Show More
7) S5 EP6: Ed Sheeran on squeezing Stormzy into his Mini, having breakfast with Van Morrison, and remaining normal
In this episode, Louis speaks to pop megastar Ed Sheeran. Joining Louis in the studio, Ed describes squeezing Stormzy into his Mini, a surprising breakfast with Van Morrison, and how to be normal when...Show More
8) S5 EP5: Little Simz discusses her new album, growing up with adopted siblings, and working with Drake
Louis is joined in the studio by Mercury Prize-winning rapper and actress, Little Simz. The pair discuss the inspiration behind her new album Lotus, growing up with adopted siblings and working with D...Show More
9) S5 EP4: John Wilson on collaborating with Nathan Fielder, confronting a cult, and hating mockumentaries
Louis speaks to John Wilson, fellow documentarian and creator of the cult-favourite series, How To...with John Wilson. The pair swap stories about their respective work, including discussing John’s co...Show More
10) S5 EP2: Sean Penn on dining with Jack Nicholson and Putin, run-ins with the paparazzi, and his relationship with Zelenskyy
Louis travels to Los Angeles to sit down with Hollywood heavyweight and international adventurer, Sean Penn. Renowned for award-winning roles in films like Milk, I Am Sam and Carlito’s Way, Sean discu...Show More