The Louis Theroux Podcast

S8 EP9: Mo Gilligan on being quoted by Drake, his surprising shopping addiction, and eating fried chicken for 28 days straight

Dienstag, 4. August 2026 · 1 h 07

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In the final episode of the season, Louis speaks to comedian, presenter and documentarian Mo Gilligan. Mo tells Louis about how Drake became a fan of his comedy, his surprising shopping addiction, and his experience eating fried chicken for 28 days for his new documentary, Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, available to watch on Netflix from 5th August.

Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.

Links/Attachments:

Documentary: Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy – Netflix (2026)

netflix.com/title/81920949

Documentary: Mo Gilligan: Black, British and Funny – Channel 4 (2020)

imdb.com/title/tt21042684

Video: Different Types of Grime MCs | Mo Gilligan (2016)

youtube.com/watch?v=ZZzVlXCgCCA

TV Show: The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan – Channel 4 (2019 - 2023)

youtube.com/watch?v=KPj_cyCGQqc

TV Show: Drunk History – Comedy Central (2015 - 2017)

youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHHcQWkLnprc91qHlm…

TV Show: The Big Narstie Show – Channel 4 (2018 - 2022)

youtube.com/watch?v=nlHfycloeQg

Podcast: The Harry Hill Show (2026 - present)

open.spotify.com/episode/74xrDtkcXeOfVUFMcly9k…

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu 

Assistant Producer: Beth Johnstone

Audio Mixer: Tom Guest

Video Mixer: Scott Edwards

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett 

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira 

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows 

  

A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify 

mindhouse.co.uk 

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