S6 EP6: Florence Pugh discusses intimacy coordinators, jumping off buildings and getting into character
In this episode, Louis speaks to British actress Florence Pugh. Joining Louis at Spotify HQ, Florence talks about “abusing” herself to get into character, whether intimacy coordinators are necessary on film sets, and jumping off a building from nearly 3000 feet.
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes. If you’ve been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, Spotify have a website for information and resources. Visit spotify.com/resources
Links/Attachments:
Midsommar (2019)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/midsommar/umc.cmc.3btmmnmdi8cci3gb2qupxli8o?action=play
Hereditary (2018)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/hereditary/umc.cmc.1p8skf72cqba9t91v2rqjbeyv?action=play
The Most Beautiful Boy in the World (2021)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-most-beautiful-boy-in-the-world/umc.cmc.6nsk7o2tf9grbf1cjmicejcrv
Little Women (2019)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuVlgl16DP0
Malevolent (2018)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2386237/
King Lear (2018)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7473890/
Thunderbolts* (2025)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/thunderbolts/umc.cmc.67bgkyn0fzr8n7ngw0v4mi2df?action=play
Anora (2024)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/anora/umc.cmc.ka0xf4gk3tckil4x7x14hpcy?action=play
We Live In Time (2024)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/we-live-in-time/umc.cmc.3en3aplqsmjw1pbltmzo7p4mx?action=play
Article: Florence Pugh shares her life lessons
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/a64501157/florence-pugh-life-lessons-video-interview/
The Wonder (2022)
https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81426931?source=35&fromWatch=true
Lady Macbeth (2016)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/lady-macbeth/umc.cmc.1crmjkmj1nzsvuwurlmdgbiji?action=play
Don’t Worry Darling (2022)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10731256/
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Sally McLennan
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Shownotes compiled by Elly Young
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Production for Spotify
www.mindhouse.co.uk
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S6 EP5: David Byrne on clashes in Talking Heads, neurodivergence, and culture wars
Louis sits down with David Byrne, the musician, author and iconic frontman of Talking Heads. David tells Louis about personality clashes within the band, how his neurodivergence plays a role in his music, and being at the centre of a culture-war storm. Plus, they discuss whether Donald Trump stole his ‘big suit’.
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Book: Bicycle Diaries, David Byrne (2009)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/bicycle-diaries/david-byrne/9780571371266
Album: Who Is The Sky, David Byrne (2025)
https://open.spotify.com/album/5xDqZQlSx2gRrAyAgHQ8AB
Song: ‘The Book I Read’, Talking Heads (1977)
https://open.spotify.com/track/4OT7Ndu29Z7JfhwRS2iCJX
Song: ‘That’s the Way (I Like It), KC & The Sunshine Band (1994)
https://open.spotify.com/track/0RQTbMBgSq7xgdZSHFZg4R
Book: ‘An Anthropologist on Mars’, Oliver Sacks (1995)
https://www.oliversacks.com/oliver-sacks-books/an-anthropologist-on-mars/
Song: ‘She Explains Things To Me’, David Byrne (2025) https://open.spotify.com/album/5f6f5JMGxgNa0LAJqtaUXY
Song: ‘Psycho Killer’, Talking Heads (1977)
https://open.spotify.com/track/7dSCxR4LqkmxoBrq9MzVSD
Artist: Randy Newman
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HQyFCFFfJO3KKBlUfZsyW
Artist: Alice Cooper
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EhbVgyfGd7HkpsagwL9GS
Album: Talking Heads 77, Talking Heads (1977) https://open.spotify.com/album/0r7o2FeARRr23EZ0TJ0a8S
Artist: Ramones
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1co4F2pPNH8JjTutZkmgSm
Artist: The Clash
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3RGLhK1IP9jnYFH4BRFJBS
Artist: Sex Pistols
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1u7kkVrr14iBvrpYnZILJR
2002 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Talking Heads performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBr0FJsDk1g
Stop Making Sense (1984)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/stop-making-sense/umc.cmc.4qcn1p5rridjzo742xirf9j8m
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-silence-of-the-lambs/umc.cmc.vo1hrvp25kr64fq8irp5jx75?action=play
True Stories (2016)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/true-stories/umc.cmc.7ffwwfhraf765c0l9l1v7a4tw?action=play
Weekly World News:
https://weeklyworldnews.com/
David’s online magazine:
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Artemis Irvine
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Shownotes compiled by Elly Young
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Production for Spotify
www.mindhouse.co.uk
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S6 EP4: Malala Yousafzai discusses misrepresentations of Islam, the Taliban's ‘gender apartheid’, and her views on marriage
In this episode, Louis speaks with Nobel laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai. Joining Louis at Spotify HQ, the pair discuss misrepresentations of Islam, the Taliban’s 'gender apartheid', and her views on the institution of marriage. Plus, Malala shares a traumatic drug experience at university that changed her outlook on life.
Warnings: adult themes and some discussion points which could be upsetting. If you’ve been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, Spotify have a website for information and resources. Visit spotify.com/resources
Links/Attachments:
Book: Finding My Way, Malala Yousafzai (2025)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/finding-my-way/malala-yousafzai/9781399637770
Book: I Am Malala, Malala Yousafzai (2013)
https://www.waterstones.com/book/i-am-malala/malala-yousafzai/christina-lamb/9781399608992
Class Dismissed (2009) - New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/asia/100000001835296/class-dismissed-malala-yousafzais-story.html
Article: Malala’s shooting
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pakistani-teen-girls-activist-malala-yousufzai-shot-on-school-bus-by-taliban-gunman/
Article: Charlie Kirk killed
https://news.sky.com/story/what-we-know-about-how-charlie-kirk-was-killed-13428871
Article: Afghanistan's restrictions on women https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/08/1165622
Article: Southport riots
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c99v90813j5o
Article: Pakistan child marriage laws
https://www.walkfree.org/news/2025/pakistan-takes-step-to-end-child-marriage-as-calls-grow-for-national-reform/
Malala Fund:
https://malala.org/
Mukhtar Mai profile:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-13163169
Survey of worst countries for women:
https://www.amnestyusa.org/blog/the-worlds-worst-places-to-be-a-woman/
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Maan al-Yasiri
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Shownotes compiled by Elly Young
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Production for Spotify
www.mindhouse.co.uk
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S6 EP3: Bob Vylan on his controversial Glastonbury performance
Louis is joined by Bobby Vylan, one half of the controversial punk-rap band Bob Vylan. In his first public interview since his contentious performance at Glastonbury - where he led a chant of ‘death to the IDF’ - Bobby discusses why he did it, the subsequent backlash and whether he still stands by the chant.
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes. If you’ve been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, Spotify have a website for information and resources. Visit spotify.com/resources
X Post: Visa Revoke by Deputy Secretary of State
https://x.com/DeputySecState/status/1939697586920997374?lang=en
Article: Chuck D defending Bob Vylan
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/chuck-d-bob-vylan-public-enemy-b2782798.html
Article: Damon Albarn comment
https://www.thetimes.com/culture/music/article/damon-albarn-interview-africa-express-8rsndnd85
Article: IDF soldiers shooting unarmed Gazans
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-06-27/ty-article-magazine/.premium/idf-soldiers-ordered-to-shoot-deliberately-at-unarmed-gazans-waiting-for-humanitarian-aid/00000197-ad8e-de01-a39f-ffbe33780000
X Post: Ted Cruz thoughts on the chant
https://x.com/tedcruz/status/1939080845702083062
Song: ‘Pretty Songs’, Bob Vylan (2022)
https://open.spotify.com/track/4Xjs3lwUmT32IuYi9KoGRw
Song: ‘England’s Ending’, Bob Vylan (2020)
https://open.spotify.com/album/1kGFhr8FoPJ9jqV8AT0RDA
Article: ‘The Zionist Fallacy of Jewish Supremacy’
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2019/1/9/the-zionist-fallacy-of-jewish-supremacy
Article: GILEE Program sending officers to Israel https://gilee.gsu.edu/files/2023/09/McDuffie-Progress-Gale-2023.pdf
Song: ‘Drug War’, Bob Vylan (2022)
https://open.spotify.com/track/2kKzKi8dT2NmjVQogIfSwK
Facebook Post: UKIP’s AI image of Bobby
https://www.facebook.com/TheUKIndependenceParty/posts/bob-vylan-is-going-home/1288462819315084/
Song: ‘Cop Killer’, Body Count (1992)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XihXOw634o
Song: ‘Fuck Tha Police’, N.W.A (1988)
https://open.spotify.com/track/5n8Aro6j1bEGIy7Tpo7FV7?si=e30bfbfb94694acb
IHRA Antisemitism definition:
https://holocaustremembrance.com/resources/working-definition-antisemitism
Article: Antisemitism definition controversy
https://www.newyorker.com/news/persons-of-interest/the-problem-with-defining-antisemitism
CST Antisemitic report 2025:
https://cst.org.uk/news/blog/2025/08/06/antisemitic-incidents-report-january-june-2025
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Shownotes compiled by Elly Young
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Production for Spotify
www.mindhouse.co.uk
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S6 EP2: Michael Palin discusses Monty Python dynamics, famous fans, and ‘Life of Brian’ controversies
In this week’s episode, Louis speaks with the legendary comedian, writer and adventurer Michael Palin. Joining Louis at Spotify HQ, Michael details the fiery group dynamics within Monty Python, having Johnny Cash and George Harrison as famous fans, and the controversies surrounding Life Of Brian. Plus, Michael and Louis discuss whether being ’nice’ is a help or a hindrance.
Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
TV Show: ‘Michael Palin in Venezuela’ (2025) - Channel 5
https://www.channel5.com/show/michael-palin-in-venezuela
TV Show Episode: Whicker’s World from ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus’ (1972) - BBC
https://www.channel5.com/show/michael-palin-in-venezuela
TV Show: ‘Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days’ (1989) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b008n8yy/around-the-world-in-80-days-with-michael-palin
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077147/
Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979)
https://www.itv.com/watch/monty-pythons-life-of-brian/10a5145a0001B/10a5145a0001
TV Show: ‘Ripping Yarns’ (1976 -1979) - BBC
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075568/
TV Special: ‘Beyond the Fringe’ (1964) - BBC
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0138957/
TV Show: ‘Q5’ (1969 –1980) - BBC
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063944/
Terry Gilliam’s animations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47mB_UymAIc
Fish slapping dance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8XeDvKqI4E
TV Show Episode: ‘Whither Canada?’ (1969)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758095/
TV Show Episode: ‘The All-England Summarise Proust Competition’ (1972)
https://tv.apple.com/gb/episode/the-all-england-summarize-proust-competition-edit/umc.cmc.2wheg7yvkb0w3w55freoic0j2?action=play
Album: Monty Python’s Previous Record https://open.spotify.com/album/1GkvGswqHgUyMb5kIlGU2R
Sketch: Argument
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohDB5gbtaEQ
Sketch: Dead/Resting Parrot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZw35VUBdzo
TV Show: ‘Fawlty Towers’ (1975-1979) - BBC
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072500/
Sketch: The Ministry of Silly Walks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV2ViNJFZC8
Book: North Korea Journal, Michael Palin (2019)
https://www.themichaelpalin.com/north-korea-journal/
TV Show: ‘Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime’ (2020) - BBC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1SddawMoz8
Life of Brian Debate with Malcolm Muggeridge (1979) - BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/videos/cyxe9180z84o
A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095159/
Short Story: In The Penal Colony, Franz Kafka (1919)
https://www.kafka-online.info/in-the-penal-colony.html
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 Elly Young
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Production for Spotify
www.mindhouse.co.uk
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