Louis meets former child actor and bestselling author Jennette McCurdy. Calling in from Missouri, whilst on her book tour, Jennette talks to Louis about the process of writing her memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died, her complicated feelings towards child stardom and how she’s managed to forge successful relationships since.
Warnings: Some strong language and discussions of sensitive themes, including mental health issues, eating disorders, sexual abuse and death. For further information and support, visit https://resources.byspotify.com/
Links:
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Im-Glad-My-Mom-Died/dp/1982185821/ref=asc_df_1982185821/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=570436685930&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2627304235139422921&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046360&hvtargid=pla-1530068095877&psc=1&th=1&psc=1
iCarly Netflix link
https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70136153
Sam + Cat Netflix link
https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80027564
Sam + Cat – Dumpster Scene
Sam watches kat get eaten by a garbage truck
Jennette McCurdy - ‘Not That Far Away’
Jennette McCurdy - Not That Far Away
Ron Howard - Happy Days
Happy Days | Richie Loses It
Ron Howard – The Andy Griffith Show
Andy Griffith Show - Opie's Allowance
Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends – Series 2, Episode 6: ‘Wrestling’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00b9993/louis-therouxs-weird-weekends-series-2-6-wrestling
Attachment Theory
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-attachment-theory-2795337
New York Times profile of Dan Schneider
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/30/arts/dan-schneider-nickelodeon.html
Credits:
Producer: Paul Kobrak
Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Show notes compiled by Millie Chu
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
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