What Louis Theroux Saw Covering America's Most Extreme Groups

Excerpt from This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #513 | Louis Theroux
Full Episode: • Louis Theroux | This P...
0:00 - White Nationalists
1:42 - Miami Mega Jail
3:53 - Westboro Baptist Church
5:30 - Louis' approach to interviews
7:25 - Y2K and Conspiracy Theorists
10:40 - Reflections
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[@jbutsch2301]

I keep seeing people trying defend Louie by saying “there’s a lot of people attacking Louie in these comments”. So I’m like wait, what? Let me check out what those people are saying. Five minutes of scrolling later, I saw literally one comment negative about Louie, and it was just saying he looks like Ellen DeGeneres 😂

[@troygarza5720]

Thanks for saving me time on bullshit

[@JM1919MJ]

I can’t even find one 😂

[@serfandterf]

A cross between Ellen DeGeneres and Jeff Goldblum

[@Laughable000]

Most of those comments are probably bots

[@bluntedvegas7028]

Same

[@TwoWheelWarrior]

Louis Theroux is the king of uncomfortable silences.

[@DollyWood-e2s]

It's not a journalist or presenters technique he employs, rather it's just that the numbskull cannot think of a reply.

[@Aromatic.Bleach]

Being from mississippi myself ive heard lots of southerners use a fake british accent but ive never heard a british guy try southern lmao

[@steve1085]

It could use some work

[@rabidpepe]

The cast of The Walking Dead has Brits talking in a southern accent. Some did an okay job.

[@ianbrodie8658]

Tom Hardy. Lawless?

[@joshearhart6142]

It's practically the same, he would sound same as us if he just slowed it down and didn't say the "R"s..

[@skindred1888]

There's a few southern accents down there, but nothing compared to how many accents there are in the UK. Sean Connery has a British accent, tom hardy has a British accent, paddy pimblet has a British accent. Southern accent are actually not to hard for the British, there's a decent amount of similarities

[@davidbarnes4742]

If y'all haven't followed this dudes docs you are missing out, they're sooo good

[@annaravenhand5536]

Good if you're a Leftophrenic fktard

[@deeznutz8320]

If you like ultra cheap propaganda thats heavily edited sure

[@Shaolinjake08]

Some of THE best!

[@ReddFoxx1562]

I'm actually very impressed by Louis's imitations of dialects! English people are sometimes good at a broad American accent or perhaps an old southern dialect but man, he is quite an impressive fellow.

[@GratefulAmericans]

I noticed this too. He gets a very specific type of southern accent right and then moves to a rural Montanan without issue

[@Club_Bangaztv]

I've heard the Southern accent is just the English accent slowed down

[@AidanLonergan-bz1cp]

@@Club_Bangaztv Nonsense

[@TreewwwyYzzerdd]

A lot of brain rot in this comment section and it shows. Glad I wasn’t raised on the internet and learned how to think critically.

[@sheridan7475]

I’m always disappointed when I see people generalizing entire generations. I’m sick of people feeding into the age difference division, it feels ignorant.

[@davidbarnes4742]

It's kids mostly on here. Just scroll past them. They literally hate everything

[@zakkziegler111]

Amen, brother. Although I do believe that hate fueled, puritanical views kind of predate the advent of the internet.

[@annaravenhand5536]

These 2 are libtard shills just like Joe Rogan, Tim Pool and almost everyone. All about white man bad, Christian bad....But never so much as a peep about Islam, black gang violence, and the Yew know whos. #CensoredAgain

[@ngonzales3781]

Nobody is saying anything in the comments liar

[@ktw5141]

all the comments saying people hatin on Louis in the comments. 1k likes only 20 dislikes. 0 comments found hating on Louis. wtf is going on

[@Howtofewithlove]

My thesis is they are looking for disagreements in their comment section so they got alot of ding ding on their phones and feel popular for 1ns

[@scottbivins4758]

Well KZbin has a habit of removing comments so they don't like. Why would someone make a comment saying they dislike this when they know for a fact KZbin will remove it.

[@tykeboy16]

I'm only seeing comments like yours. No comments hating on Louis or defending him from the hate comments. Just comments saying they see people defending him and no actual hate comments.

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

I keep seeing them too!! Wtf😂 bots are trying to make us argue I think

[@bthoi75]

Sort by new, you’ll see exactly the type of comments that require defense

[@MrRobertjohn15]

I love how Gen Z know Louis from fortnight and the rest of us know him from his informative documentaries 😂😂😂😂

[@davidbarnes4742]

The Miami dade county doc may be my favorite of all time. It's insane .

[@FeverDreamRemix]

I don't know who he is and I'm not sure what fortnite has to do with this guy

[@ryr5330]

Gen Z here, i had American history X show me the reality’s of the cruel world.

[@supadupasexiestguy]

He was in fortnite?

[@tobiasmccallum9697]

​@@ryr5330You had a fictional movie show you the reality? 😂 I love Americans

[@nickbk4418]

Man I’m finally getting old enough to see people younger than me corrupt and fully believe they’re right. Louis is a legend. Observatory journalism is the best kind and he was a master.

[@SuperTed.]

He was a shock jock going around filming idiots. Not exactly groundbreaking stuff was it?

[@zakkziegler111]

@@SuperTed. He was giving normal people a glimpse into parts of society we didn't typically get to see. Especially pre youtube. You make it sound like he's Howard Stern parading around a small black man with microcephaly. Not exactly one in the same, no?

[@billybobthornton9668]

@SuperTed Louis' role is to give a platform to fringe groups to get them to open up and reveal the things they might not say when platformed in other ways. His genius is his affability because it gets these people to open up and allows us to examine what they really think. Yeah if you want to put it crudely he is certainly monetising these fringe groups, but he does so in a way that allows us all to understand them better which is beneficial for both the public and those being platformed.

[@user-po7iv4ni3o]

Louis has done some of the best documentaries in modern time. Just something about his lack of hesitation to ask any and all questions, from a pure place.

[@bthoi75]

Pretty weird seeing so many comments disparaging Louis. He’s one of the most accomplished documentarians of our time, and his work is hugely important. Is this really where we are? Seriously, show some respect y’all

[@nickbk4418]

Seriously. These clowns have learned everything they know on the internet and they fully believe they’re 100% right. Being alive at the time he was doing his best shit you know the impact it had.

[@ScuffedLandlord]

not everyone wants to suck off some journalist with you. Help yourself

[@ImStuckInStockton]

gay

[@nonono9194]

Not a fan of racists

[@TreewwwyYzzerdd]

@@nonono9194are you calling Louis a racist? Lmfao get a life

[@atomicsmith]

These two are gold together. I think Louis should bring Theo along on his next documentary.

[@lucyluG]

Omg what a brilliant idea 😊

[@annaravenhand5536]

Garbage

[@Nayo_Thuggo]

Defs watch🤙

[@colddirtybastard]

Find some higher standards.

[@dogstar5572]

Louis is the guy that gets answers in places where it’s dangerous to ask questions. So unassuming and seemingly harmless, but genius bubbling underneath.

[@danielmorris7648]

....no lol he's just a mainstream leftist that makes mediocre documentaries for mid-wits

[@Yomommahouse6801]

Theo is really getting good at more serious interviews. He asks good questions and actually seems interested.

[@RicoSuave20242]

No he is not ! 😂😂

[@gart9680]

His Scientology documentary was very good. His deadpan cheeky technique is disarming. His Saville documentary was knife-edge stuff. He nearly had him.

[@kw9859]

Very interesting! Great interview.

[@kylebridgett3941]

Loved watching all of Louis documentaries

[@ChefBrady]

I LOVED this interview. Both guys are great listeners and really open and engaged in a meaningful conversation. Bravo!

[@WheelzGaming88]

This is the interview I have to complete above all the others. I'm obsessed with Louis

[@beatonthedonis]

"If I was talking to someone who seemed off-beam or just in any way their mind worked differently"

[@ldarm]

This is awesome

[@yinghanfu9047]

Louis doing a Southern accent is hilarious.

[@rolanddeschain6089]

Lately I've been seeing more and more really professional podcasts from Theo with genuinely interesting guests. Podcasts that I've wanted for a long time, which aren't childish or bonkers. Humorous, sure, but definitely not full of edgy man-children. Keep it up!

[@jamiethomas8975]

I used to love watching this guys documentaries. Such a great interviewer that really has a good way of getting people to open up and reveal a lot

[@christophernoble76]

i love watching him and also ross kemp on gangs

[@austinhuber3131]

Lol, how he gently shoots down Theo's hyperbole.

[@chrislamont6936]

This guy has balls. He was a North Philly.

[@war66mattam93]

His gambling docu is amazing!

[@jacobdeline1661]

He sounds like the Water Boy when sounding racist, poor Bobby Boucher.

[@buning_sensations5437]

Theo's look on his face at times is trying to figure out if he's talking to a different take of a "Borat" character.

[@Dman-wp7ri]

Has he done anything on non white extreme groups?

[@apocolypse11]

Aipac is the most extreme.

[@nelsongrant6882]

Ohh my gawwwdddd you can’t say that you must hate they who shall not be nameeedddd!!!!!!!!!!!! Get ready for fbi cia nasa mi6 bustin your door down bruh🤫👅🙅🏻‍♂️🐏

[@simonbartolomeo8548]

Louis and the Nazis, the Miami Mega jail episode and the Westboro Baptist Church episodes, some of the most riveting and compelling storytelling and journalism.

[@ethanluffman7150]

They have really good chemistry

[@ggwalie]

I love Louis! His own podcast is great!

[@johnandrewmayne]

I watched this to fall asleep and it.......

[@stofopdenaald132]

Louis is pretty good at impressions.

[@crookedcarpet]

his southern accent is on point lmao

[@elzach0]

Have seen everything louis has produced. His docos are so damn interesting

[@KennethRobinson-rf9wj]

Your videos are always on point, keep it going

[@bigeric8334]

The best one is when he goes to Philly lol watch that one

[@AnthonyMullen-kd9wt]

Loui should of been the main guy on catch the predator. He nearly caught savile ..lets hope he can catch the other scooby doo characters

[@Elwooddudes]

Louis is a legend!!

[@chrisa950]

Louis Theroux done got old!

[@datsallmad1350]

Love his little accents 😂

[@anthonybatissa1417]

00:32 Jeff Daniels!

[@hejdingamleraev]

Gotta love Louis

[@lucyluG]

You aren't pretty well known in UK, you are very well known Louis. Your documentaries are fascinating. The saville interview is and was insane. 😬✌💜🇬🇧

[@aprilnelly]

Is the pearl clutching thumbnail pic of your guest On purpose? Or yeah just reality

[@TheSpritz0]

I remember when he did a documentary on husbands/boyfriends of female bodybuilders THAT was very interesting!!

[@GMillyxo]

idk why but the way you wrote this cracked me up 😂😂❤ I'll check it out fosho tho

[@jo.le.3]

Is this my money don't jiggle jiggle guy

[@Robertmartin96]

Yeah, it is.

[@ObeseCaligula]

I always thought that was Elon.

[@JN-wn1kw]

Disgraceful that’s what you know him from

[@Sayless95]

This guy is Louis the Legendary, how dare you.

[@ajr.7557]

You have 3 braincells

[@NightFall429]

I have never in my life heard someone call sun screen sun oil. 😂

[@grabmesome]

He was referring to someone using tanning oil obsessively. It makes people get extremely tanned.... Bronzed almost to absurdity...a sun multiplier

[@karlsweeney2328]

What about tanning oil?

[@MyUrbanExplorationOnline]

I dont know about others, but to me Louie has that, and I have no other way to put it, low key H&R Block accountant level of passive aggressive, but yet, relatable vibe about him.

[@TheJakeRichards1]

It’s not a gift, it’s well earned. British hero!

[@Ditto463]

I’ve never seen Theo so quiet. Not sure if it’s because he was uncomfortable with Louis or enjoyed it 🤷‍♀️

[@robmoore1341]

I have watched almost all of Louis documentaries, they are the best, he let's people show how messed up they are, so it ends up being their fault

[@JssQLD]

Satan doesn't discriminate either...

[@jakewright5055]

Loui is the man. And theo is the man.

[@terencenordberg7482]

Erotic

[@MarcYanruw]

Thumbnail looks like it was Ellen 😂

[@dumbgenious1960]

Is Louis the money don’t jiggle jiggle guy? How’s he both?

[@crakkbone8473]

Yup, that’s him.

[@bizzleb7524]

Louis Theroux is a Brilliant Human being

[@websnuff]

I thought this dude died in the 1800s

[@willsl321]

Everyone criticizing Louis in this comment section should just watch his documentaries. He’s curious about people.

[@NTN_Lex]

This dude is too smart for the "theo von" show 😅

[@NTN_Lex]

Shout out to Theo Von For capturing this guy😅

[@NTN_Lex]

I love this guy...we are the same. Shout out to you buddy

[@MrKenneffdupriest]

TV is waaaay more thoughtful (and funnier) than most people in general

[@timazu7763]

Loui puts Americans weirdness right in there face

[@eldenfindley186]

Louis is the GOAT. Haters need to self reflect.

[@joshearhart6142]

Punch your ticket for Haiti mate..

[@PiglipsMaximus]

Everybody wants to be the heroic comment lmao

[@BOMBheadDOM]

I mean, louis' accents aren't that bad

[@jimh6254]

I've been to Philidelphia, Milwaukee, and Lagos 😂😂😂

[@Scripner]

Louis is an honorary member of the Barbarian Brotherhood.

[@colincolin5696]

Half of these comments are kids from tiktok half are real people with their brains still in. 😅

[@deeznutz8320]

Half are people with critical deduction skills The other half are dumb boomers who believe some establishment shill is a real objective journalist😂😂

[@SShawn-ng5dy]

Lmao extreme groups? Theo is an extremely extreme group all by his self!

[@WonnieNoR]

louis makes engaging stuff but hes certainly not unbiased. People are allowed to criticize him.

[@user-sz8km9dy5v]

The podcast guys a bad muppet! How the fck Lou give him time .😳

[@Nate187um]

Are you a real 🥷🏽? WHAT DO YOU THINK 💀

[@TranceHeed]

Mega jail was one of the best

[@dajay2k]

Louis is a national hero in the UK 🇬🇧

[@FlibDokky]

lol calm down

[@jeperstone]

You think?! I must have missed that meeting 😅

[@codysmith770]

Louis national hero in that part of the Ukkk😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@deeznutz8320]

For liberal maybe😂

[@dajay2k]

@@FlibDokky 😆 😂 got me there, I'll take it

[@buddhimanrahman4583]

Peeps, stop hating on Louis!

[@buddhimanrahman4583]

I’ve not seen one person hating on Louis!

[@lufcharrison2234]

Broken bot

[@adamwuksta3255]

Louis is a fantastic documentary maker, I have watched everything I am able to find that he has done. The subject matter is always interesting and Louis always does a brilliant job.

[@timsmith5754]

He's Jesus❤

[@gobabawonan2199]

Theo feels like Louis' therapist in this one

[@jansebb]

shit this was a good one

[@ybrueckner5589]

Just will never see anything cooler and crazier than this awesome combination of brilliance and silliness I just love watching TV Iinterview a genius Because THEO is a genuius. The king of spontaneous weirdness

[@williamwillaims]

Louis is great!

[@ryang4059]

Theos fake laugh is so genuine

[@Babassecretchannel]

Mike Moore, Werner Herzog and Louis Theroux, all greats. 👌

[@deeznutz8320]

Werner Herzog those two other fucks are pure frauds

[@AusDenBergen]

@4:46 "I've been found out!"

[@deeznutz8320]

OOOY VEY

[@sonadorazul3074]

Call him a thief...or call him a liar ...

[@YouMustbeJoking852]

Simple question..... You guys still knee deep into your Qanon stuff?

[@danielmorris7648]

Theos on a major streak of boring iterviews with people who have nothing to offer society

[@7996hobguy]

Thanks for giving us our weekly reminder about how white supremacy is the BIGGEST ISSUE in America. Now i just need a story about a white person being rude to a Black person. And then one about a Holocaust survivor. Lets do it all again next week.

[@johnandrewmayne]

This guy with his fruity British accent mocking other accents

[@Terrylizard]

Where was the mockery?

[@user-vt6qu4et3b]

Louis Theroux is a incredible journalist. You don’t have to agree or even be interested as to who he is… if this is the case just don’t watch it or stop typing. Don’t waste energy and time leaving negative comments.

[@pauloo4523]

You're seriously trying to control the youtube comments section 😂

[@user-bg7km4ij7f]

Your advice. . Take it

[@zakkziegler111]

It'd be different if there were actual criticism. All I've seen have been vague implications about "something" he did that pissed people off. Makes sense 🙄

[@bilbonob548]

@@zakkziegler111 He did an episode on the american alt-right and a bunch of 4channers got butt-blasted for being called out.

[@deeznutz8320]

Hurr durr dont critique my Jewish lying propaganda artist

[@davsickler3978]

Some people may assume I'm Jewish he says whilst he describes the slimeyness of being 2 faced to make a TV show

[@sonadorazul3074]

Lol

[@tonypine3434]

Look into his dad. Louis is unfortunately part of the establisment whilst pretending not to be

[@JosephO75]

Louis is one of the last honest unbiased journalists

[@ChrisMusson-kv8ph]

He’s pretty biased. He’s a far left-wing journalist like all the rest of them.

[@csrmar13]

​@@ChrisMusson-kv8ph 🤡

[@jeperstone]

"Unbiased"?! 😅

[@nanashipersonne4151]

He probably does a good job, but the best one can do is to be less biased, I think there is no human being that is unbiased, because knowledge is often not absolute, so how is one to absolutely identify bias in the context of journalism? I think just reduce conflict of interest.

[@deeznutz8320]

Dude is heavily biased look at the trans documentariee hahahaha

[@MrBalthazar78]

Wow, awkward

[@24bourney]

Really?

[@zakkziegler111]

Louis was legitimately one of the people that inspired me to go to J-school. Him, Dan Rathers, and David Carr. Speaking of, I highly recommend "Night of the Gun" by David Carr. Incredible book.

[@HotdogWithAFace]

Where can I find this full Ellen Degeneres episode?

[@WheelzGaming88]

That's extremely unoriginal

[@adoe2305]

White nationalists, prisons, westboro... Such controversial subjects 😮🙄

[@adoe2305]

The title says most extreme, here I thought it was going to Islamic groups or BLM. But who would of thought, it was the same old 💩

[@steveschmitt6933]

im using this on my next police encounter thanks to officer E.Strunsee badge number 641 hartford,wisconsin "SIR, you fuck up it up again i neeeeed your sergeant down here or there will be consequences sir"