Louis Theroux recently sat down with Adam Buxton at Spotify in London for a live interview to mark the launch of the third season of The Louis Theroux podcast. During the interview, Louis discussed various aspects of his podcast and shared some interesting insights.
One of the topics Louis touched upon was the ‘Heavens Gate’ UFO cult, which committed mass suicide shortly after his team reached out to them for an interview. Louis revealed that he had instructed his team to find a cult during the filming of the first series of weird weekends. Coincidentally, the cult his team had been in touch with ended up being the Heavens Gate cult, who tragically took their own lives. Louis shared that he didn’t want to be unnecessarily intrusive with vulnerable guests on his podcast, emphasizing the importance of treating his subjects with respect.
Louis also spoke about his approach to podcasting and how he aims to bring something different to the saturated podcast market. He mentioned that he often pushes himself out of his comfort zone and explores worlds and interviews people who are different from him. This allows him to delve into aspects of life and culture that may not seem like an obvious fit for him, adding a unique perspective to his podcast.
The Louis Theroux Podcast season three has now been officially launched and is available for streaming on Spotify. With Louis’s thoughtful and respectful approach to interviewing guests, listeners can expect engaging and insightful conversations that go beyond the surface level. Louis Theroux continues to be a prominent figure in the world of podcasting, offering a fresh and distinctive voice in the crowded podcast landscape.
