Grounded With Louis Theroux

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During lockdown, Theroux decided to apply his unique brand of interviewing to the podcast medium, speaking with people from the entertainment, sports and media industries.

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The Basics

Podcast: Grounded with Louis Theroux

Host/s: Louis Theroux

Genre/s: People, culture

Episode length: ~1 hour

Frequency: Weekly on Monday's

A Little Bit More

Theroux's characteristic style and forthright openness when interviewing his guests makes for compelling listening.

Be prepared for some open and frank discussions as Theroux and his guests speak candidly about their experiences, activism, passions, insecurities..... ups and downs. The things that shaped them.

No topic appears to be off the table, with both Theroux and guests displaying at times, very real vulnerabilities, true curiosity, openness to learn, and an eagerness to express.

While some of the subject matter can get heavy, sometimes we need to hear the heavy stuff and get a bit uncomfortable; be assured, there are equal amounts of light as there is shade.

If I felt anything listening to this podcast, it was privilege. Privilege for having been privy to what feels at times to be very personal accounts of lives lived by some of those who have contributed to the cultural and creative fabric of the last 2-3 decades.

Highlights

Michaela Coel

Absolute powerhouse actress, director, screenwriter, producer + more

Riz Ahmed

Indelible British actor, screenwriter, and rapper.

FKA Twigs

Arguably one of the most captivating musical and creative talents of our generation.

Ruby Wax

Intriguing American-British entertainer, writer, interviewer, and mental health campaigner.