S7 EP4: Stewart Lee on "Netflix comedians”, disastrous gigs, and Elon Musk
Dienstag, 24. März 2026 · 1 h 35
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In this episode, Louis speaks to comedian, writer and 41st best stand-up ever, Stewart Lee. Stewart tells Louis about taking aim at “Netflix comedians” in his new show, Stewart Lee vs. The Man-Wulf, what went wrong at a disastrous gig at the Royal Albert Hall, and what Elon Musk doesn't understand about comedy.
Warnings: Very strong language and adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Live Show: Stewart Lee vs. The Man-Wulf, Stewart Lee (2024 – 2026)
stewartlee.co.uk/live-dates (stewartlee.co.uk/live-dates)
Easy Rider (1969)
Song: ‘Jiggle Jiggle’, Louis Theroux with Duke & Jones, (2022)
open.spotify.com/track/1I4lCSP69P74nU3a6Su5L2
TV Show Episode: ‘Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends’, S3 EP6 “Rap” (2000) - BBC
tv.apple.com/gb/episode/rap/umc.cmc.7a0aczr1rz…
TV Show: ‘Blue Peter’ (1958 – present) - CBBC
bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006md2v/blue-peter
National Security Strategy of The United States of America (November 2025)
whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025…
Live Show: Stewart Lee on Brexit, (2017)
stewartlee.co.uk/content-provider/satirical-st…
Thelonious Monk’s Advice:
openculture.com/2017/12/thelonious-monks-25-ti…
Stewart Lee, Basic Lee: Live at the Lowry (2022)
nowtv.com/ie/online/stewart-lee-basic-lee-live…
TV Show Episode: Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, S4 EP5 ‘Migrants’ (2016)
Song: ‘Comin’ Over Here’, Asian Dub Foundation ft. Stewart Lee (2020)
open.spotify.com/track/4fZdsSko9ScgWoVN6oKUF7
Stewart’s Joke about James Corden:
youtube.com/shorts/_zjRzgj88HA
Live Show: A Night of Comedy, Teenage Cancer Trust (2026)
royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2026/a-nigh…
TV Show: ‘Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle’ (2009-2016)
Book: How I Escaped My Certain Fate, Stewart Lee (2011)
faber.co.uk/product/9780571254811-how-i-escape…
Jerry Springer: The Opera (2005)
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
TV Special: ‘Dara Ó Briain: So Where Are We? (2023) - BBC
Elon Musk’s Speech in Trafalgar Square
youtube.com/watch?v=sSETb5QRLW0
Elon Musk’s Tolkien Bit on The Joe Rogan Podcast
metro.co.uk/2025/11/04/elon-musk-branded-dange…
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
warnerbros.co.uk/movies/lord-rings-trilogy
TV Show: ‘Star Trek’ (1966-1969) - NBC
TV Show: ‘Star Trek: Next Generation’ (1987-1994) - CBS
Live Show: ‘90s Comedian’ (2006)
stewartlee.co.uk/merch_download/90s-comedian
TV Show: ‘Seinfeld’ (1989-1998)
King Rocker (2020)
TV Special: ‘Stewart Lee: Snowflake’ (2022)
TV Special: ‘Stewart Lee: Tornado’ (2022)
Album: Back Door, Back Door (1975)
open.spotify.com/album/5j1apHg2nmljcLH2UIKPLq
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Mark Maughan
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 Studios Production for Spotify
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