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 discusses his colourful life and career, including dining with Jack Nicholson and Vladimir Putin in Moscow, his relationship with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his notorious run-ins with the paparazzi.
Warnings: Strong language.
Links/Attachments:
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzva_I8WPAg
Mystic River (2003)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7NktJhrRYQ
Milk (2008)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5D07rmfwG0
Dead Man Walking (1995)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgvbfLNYumU
Carlito’s Way (1993)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZMd4Baswb4
The Apprentice (2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_OeYJXXlw0
Superpower (2023)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X54GUzUUM3w
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXrcDonY-B8
TV Show: ‘Euphoria’ (2019 – Present) - HBO
https://www.hbo.com/euphoria
Long Day’s Journey into Night (1962)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056196/
TV Show: ‘Normal People’ (2020) - BBC / Hulu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1JQuWxt3cE
Shanghai Surprise (1986)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbW06buYw0Y
Song: ‘Like a Virgin’, Madonna (1984)
https://open.spotify.com/track/1ZPlNanZsJSPK5h9YZZFbZ
Becoming Madonna (2024) - Sky Documentaries
https://www.sky.com/watch/programme/4f309d01-57b4-42b1-92ca-82eef6ec747e
A Complete Unknown (2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdV-Cs5o8mc
Audiobook: ‘Chronicles, Volume I’, Bob Dylan (narrated by Sean Penn) (2004)
https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Chronicles-Volume-1-(Audio)/Bob-Dylan/9780743501613
TV Show: ‘Game of Thrones’ (2011-2019) - HBO
https://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones
Sweet and Lowdown (1999)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w3fokY0kP0
Daddio (2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJrr2amlFyc
One Battle After Another (2025)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap-j8e9J5U0
TV Show: ‘Merlin’ (2008-2012) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00dq8tn/merlin-series-1-1-the-dragons-call?seriesId=b00mjlxv-structural-1-b00dr74v
I am Sam (2001)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ir6_2EkhzAc
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams
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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S5 EP1: Bella Ramsey discusses 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 critical fandoms online, and their phobia of vomiting.
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: ‘Game of Thrones’ (2011-2019) - HBO
https://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones
TV Show: ‘The Last of Us’ (2023 – Present) - HBO
https://www.hbo.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GYyofRQHeuJ6fiQEAAAEy
TV Show: ‘The Worst Witch’ (2017 - 2020) - CBBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b09m8lyz/the-worst-witch
Video Game: ‘The Last of Us’ (2013) - Sony PlayStation
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/the-last-of-us/
TV Show: ‘Time’ (2021-2023) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p09fs2qh/time?seriesId=p09fs2qh-structural-2-p0g5k19n
TV Show: ‘Cracker’ (1993-1996) - ITV
https://www.itv.com/watch/cracker/1a1918
TV Show: ‘Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV’ (2024) - Investigation Discovery
https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb/show/quiet-on-setthe-dark-side-of-kids-tv
TV Show: ‘Chernobyl’ (2019) - HBO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9APLXM9Ei8
EmetAction – UK Emetophobia Charity
https://emetaction.org/
The Thrive Programme
https://www.thriveprogramme.org/
Book: Emetophobia-Free, Rob Kelly (2014)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=thrive+programme+emetophobia&crid=2Q58R6N2PS6MW&sprefix=thrive+programme+emetophobia%2Caps%2C114&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Louis Theroux: Talking to Anorexia (2017) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b09d5nk2/louis-theroux-talking-to-anorexia
Book: The Lord of the Rings, J. R. R. Tolkien (1954)
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams
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 is back with the fifth season of his podcast!
It's that time again...
Louis returns for another series of his podcast. Join him weekly from May 6th as he delves into the lives of fascinating people from across the globe.
Watch episodes exclusively on Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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S4 EP7: Sean Evans discusses his upbringing in Chicago, interview techniques, and no-go guests on ‘Hot Ones’
Louis speaks to Sean Evans, the host of Youtube smash-hit ‘Hot Ones’. Dialling in from New York, the pair swap interview techniques, as well as discussing Sean’s upbringing in Chicago and how he utilised chicken wings to create one of the biggest talk shows in the world. Plus, Sean lets Louis know which celebrities were ratings hits and who he’d never have on the show...
Warnings: Strong language.
Links/Attachments:
YouTube: Louis Theroux (me) reacts to his (my) ‘Hot Ones’ episode (2025)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_WT5kxyZ1I
YouTube Series: Louis Theroux Attacks the Shark While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2023)
https://youtu.be/wlL9RUGxXSs?si=sVQYvUdArc4Wr_Dl
YouTube Series: Anthony Rizzo On Chicago Cubs Rivalries & Baseball Superstitions While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2015)
https://youtu.be/4iSCOtYs_6Q?si=hA2IVueisoOo4WVG
YouTube Series: Prince Amukamara Talks NFL Salaries & Pre-Game Sex While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2015)
https://youtu.be/kmBlwAFRFJU?si=lvE5Ot11dnWkeTnk
YouTube Series: Trick Daddy Prays for Help While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2018)
https://youtu.be/SywOj6EpkOc?si=-DHaIisP36RwCQdD
YouTube Series: DJ Khaled Talks Fuccbois, Finga Licking, and Media Dinosaurs While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2015)
https://youtu.be/1HYEC_FlgAg?si=CCcTdghBl4ifWjO5
Book: Paper Lion, George Plimpton (1966)
Book: Shadow Box, George Plimpton (1977)
YouTube Series: Conan O'Brien Needs a Doctor While Eating Spicy Wings - Hot Ones (2024)
https://youtu.be/FALlhXl6CmA?si=ZdOg3BD0sCihdUZH
YouTube Series: Sean Evans and Chili Klaus Eat the Carolina Reaper, the World's Hottest Chili Pepper – Hot Ones (2015)
https://youtu.be/9k-SBpElcWA?si=sUU4Ks6k4AqbcXas
Article: In the hot seat: Behind Hot Ones’ ambitions to be the future of late-night TV – The Verge (2019)
https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/31/20938739/hot-ones-sean-evans-youtube-guests-gordon-ramsey-idris-elba-late-night-tv
'Chili Klaus & Classical Orchestra 🌶'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuvUaFp_qMQ
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 Maisie Williams
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Production for Spotify
www.mindhouse.co.uk
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S4 EP6: Sharon Horgan on the sadness of comedy, living in squats and FaceTiming Bono
Louis sits down in the Spotify studio with Irish actor, writer, and director Sharon Horgan. Sharon discusses her colourful years squatting in London, the fine line between comedy and tragedy, and FaceTiming with Bono while filming Bad Sisters 2. She also spills the beans about almost starring in a Woody Allen film…
Warnings: Strong language.
Links/Attachments:
TV Show: ‘Bad Sisters’ (2022-2025) - AppleTV+
https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/bad-sisters/umc.cmc.14kr4vv65unannh7doqgvlh20
Film: Home Alone (1990)
https://youtu.be/jEDaVHmw7r4?si=rfeHfnepM2T1YCCQ
TV Show: ‘Catastrophe’ (2015-2019) - Channel 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sKQ6ilBGGE
TV Show: ‘Pulling’ (2006-2009) - BBC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgHKlCM-7Wk&t=4s
TV Show: ‘Modern Love’ (2019) - Amazon
https://youtu.be/2zSuD79TU3w?si=opqU542-inqGMY_d&t=244
Short Film: The Week Before Christmas (2012) - Sky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueKfgCrFuek
TV Show: ‘Divorce’ (2016-2019) - HBO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGadA8rJBek
TV Show: ‘The Larry Sanders Show’ (1992-1998) - HBO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG1YlnrQAnM
TV Show: ‘The Pilot Show’ (2004) - Channel 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MueLNwbFWEU
‘Woody Allen warns against ‘witch hunt’ post-Weinstein' - Variety https://variety.com/2017/film/news/woody-allen-harvey-weinstein-1202590319/
Film: Husbands and Wives (1992)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2daA2-OwXbE
Film: Housewife of the Year (2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0OGXGAHaWs
TV Show: ‘Motherland’ (2016-2022) https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p05j1jkp/motherland
TV Show: ‘Amandaland’ (2025) https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0024pyy/amandaland
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 Maisie Williams
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Production for Spotify
www.mindhouse.co.uk
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