Episode: Mike D

Release Date: 14 July 2026

Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LuQv400JFzzlJrOuMukRj

Show notes: Louis Theroux interviews Mike D (Michael Diamond), founding member of the Beastie Boys, ahead of his first solo album 'Thank You'. They discuss the band's origins in New York's punk and hip-hop scenes, the commercial breakthrough of 'Licensed to Ill', the infamous hydraulic penis stage prop, the tabloid backlash in the UK, the underperformance of 'Paul's Boutique', the band's evolution and creative process, the death of Adam Yauch (MCA) and the decision to end the Beastie Boys, Mike D's new solo work, and reflections on Donald Trump's performative style.

Present: MikeD