Stewart Lee on "Netflix comedians”, disastrous gigs, and Elon Musk

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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) ⁠https://www.stewartlee.co.uk/live-dates/ Easy Rider (1969) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064276/ Song: ‘Jiggle Jiggle’, Louis Theroux with Duke & Jones, (2022) https://open.spotify.com/track/1I4lCSP69P74nU3a6Su5L2 TV Show Episode: ‘Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends’, S3 EP6 “Rap” (2000) - BBC https://tv.apple.com/gb/episode/rap/umc.cmc.7a0aczr1rzkn7k9lhxgks08d1?showId=umc.cmc.1fujlj3xkbu70iu0kh0fmwgd0 TV Show: ‘Blue Peter’ (1958 – present) - CBBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006md2v/blue-peter National Security Strategy of The United States of America (November 2025) https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf Live Show: Stewart Lee on Brexit, (2017) https://www.stewartlee.co.uk/content-provider/satirical-standup-dissects-brexit-and-the-selfie-generation-as-only-he-can-with-mocking-exasperation/ Thelonious Monk’s Advice: https://www.openculture.com/2017/12/thelonious-monks-25-tips-for-musicians-1960.html Stewart Lee, Basic Lee: Live at the Lowry (2022) https://www.nowtv.com/ie/online/stewart-lee-basic-lee-live-at-the-lowry/A5EK6949itCVNKaChrDXN TV Show Episode: Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, S4 EP5 ‘Migrants’ (2016) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5218362/ Song: ‘Comin’ Over Here’, Asian Dub Foundation ft. Stewart Lee (2020) https://open.spotify.com/track/4fZdsSko9ScgWoVN6oKUF7 Stewart’s Joke about James Corden: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_zjRzgj88HA Live Show: A Night of Comedy, Teenage Cancer Trust (2026) https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2026/a-night-of-comedy TV Show: ‘Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle’ (200