The Louis Theroux Podcast
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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Louis Theroux interviews Marina Abramović, the renowned performance artist known as the 'grandmother of performance art.' They discuss her controversial works involving physical endurance and pain, her famous pieces like The Artist is Present and Rhythm Zero, her upbringing in communist Yugoslavia, her relationship with collaborator Ulay, and the devastating conspiracy theories propagated by Alex Jones that falsely accused her of satanic ritual abuse. Marina also discusses her current show Balkan Erotic Epic and her philosophy on art, pain, and transformation.
- Introduction to Performance Art and Marina's Work
- The Artist is Present: Sitting in Silence for Three Months
S6 EP6: Florence Pugh discusses intimacy coordinators, jumping off buildings and getting into character
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Florence Pugh joins Louis Theroux for an intimate conversation about her career spanning indie films and Marvel blockbusters, the physical and emotional toll of method acting, boundaries in intimate scenes, dealing with public scrutiny of her relationships, and her journey through health challenges and personal growth. She candidly discusses everything from jumping off the second tallest building in the world for Thunderbolts to experiencing a breakdown after Midsommar.
- Straddling Indie and Marvel: The Best of Both Worlds
- The Authenticity of Performance: Never Giving 'Shit Stuff'
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Louis Theroux interviews David Byrne, founding member and lead singer of Talking Heads, about his new album, the band's origins in the mid-70s New York punk scene, his creative process, and his views on contemporary culture. Byrne discusses his practical approach to making art, his experiences with neurodivergence, the formation and eventual tensions within Talking Heads, and his perspective on American politics and cancel culture.
- New Album and Philosophy on Making Music
- Talking Heads Origins and the CBGB Era