Best Service95 Podcasts (2025)

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From The Archive — The Vanishing Half: Brit Bennett On Identity, Invention & The Stories We Inherit 27:07

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Regular listeners of the Service95 Book Club podcast will know that, alongside our new monthly author interviews, we love returning to some of Dua’s most powerful conversations from the past two and a half years. This time from the archive, Dua revisits her discussion with Brit Bennett, author of Service95 Book Club’s November Monthly Read for 2023…

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Ingvild Rishøi Reads from Brightly Shining, Dua’s Monthly Read for December 5:01

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This month on the Service95 Book Club podcast, Dua sits down with Norwegian author Ingvild Rishøi to discuss her moving novel Brightly Shining – Dua’s Monthly Read for December – a story shaped by love, chaos, and the stubborn hope that gets a child through tough times. In a Service95 exclusive, Ingvild reads a passage that captures the novel’s int…

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Brightly Shining: Ingvild Rishøi on Hope, Hardship & Reimagining a Christmas Classic 33:49

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This month, for the Service95 Book Club, Dua Lipa speaks with Norwegian author Ingvild Rishøi about Brightly Shining, a contemporary reimagining of The Little Match Girl. The novel follows two young sisters and their alcoholic father, blending social realism with subtle magic to explore poverty, hope, and the emotional complexities of the holiday s…

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From the Archive – Just Kids: Patti Smith On Art, Memory & Life-Changing Connections 37:17

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Regular listeners of the Service95 Book Club podcast will have spotted that, as well as our new monthly author interviews, we love diving back into some of Dua’s most memorable conversations from the past two years – and this one is too good to miss. This time from the archive, Dua sits down with legendary musician, poet and writer Patti Smith to t…

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Margaret Atwood Answers Your Questions 9:57

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In this special episode, we sit down with legendary author Margaret Atwood, whose groundbreaking novel The Handmaid’s Tale is Dua’s Monthly Read for November. From what comes first – character, place, or premise – to how she handles challenging emotions in her writing, Margaret answers your questions across her extraordinary catalogue. She reflects…

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Bonus Episode: The Handmaid’s Tale – Elisabeth Moss on Becoming Offred, Meeting Margaret Atwood & The Symbolism of the Handmaid’s Costume 18:40

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In this special bonus episode of Dua’s Monthly Read for November, we sit down with acclaimed actor Elisabeth Moss, who brings June Osborne – better known as Offred – to life in the Emmy-winning television adaptation of The Handmaid’s Tale. Elisabeth opens up about the first time she read Margaret Atwood’s iconic novel, what it was like meeting the …

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Margaret Atwood Reads from Her Memoir, Book Of Lives, Reflecting on the Origins of Offred In The Handmaid’s Tale 7:03

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Dua sits down with literary icon Margaret Atwood to discuss The Handmaid’s Tale – Dua’s Monthly Read for November – alongside Margaret’s new memoir, Book Of Lives. In her deeply personal book, Margaret revisits the people, places, and ideas that have shaped her writing, offering a rare glimpse into the imagination behind her most enduring creations…

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The Handmaid’s Tale: Margaret Atwood on Power, Possession & Political Origins 43:16

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This month, Dua sits down with literary icon Margaret Atwood to discuss her groundbreaking novel The Handmaid’s Tale – a dystopian classic that continues to resonate decades after its 1985 publication. Set in a totalitarian society where women are stripped of their rights and forced into reproductive servitude, the novel explores themes of power, c…

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From the Archive – Say Nothing: Patrick Radden Keefe On Conflict, Memory & The Cost Of Peace 43:51

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Welcome to the Service95 Book Club with Dua Lipa, a podcast dedicated to the books that stay with us – and the brilliant minds behind them. As well as bringing you a brand-new episode every month, we’ll also be dipping into the archive of fascinating conversations Dua has had with authors over the past two years. This time from the archive, Dua sit…

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Inside Flesh: David Szalay Answers Your Questions 9:23

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In this special episode, we sit down with award-winning author David Szalay, whose novel Flesh is Dua's Monthly Readfor October. From the influence of his Hungarian roots to the spark that ignites his book ideas, David answers readers’ questions about the emotional, cultural, and intellectual threads that weave through his work. If you’ve been move…

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David Szalay Reads from His Novel, Flesh, Exploring a Tour of Duty in Iraq 11:02

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This month on the Service95 Book Club podcast, Dua is joined by award-winning author David Szalay to discuss his quietly powerful novel Flesh – selected as Dua’s Monthly Read for October. Told through a series of spare, intimate portraits, the novel captures moments of human vulnerability with a precision that feels deeply real. In a Service95 excl…

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Flesh: David Szalay’s Spare and Unvarnished Portrait of a Man Adrift 40:14

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This month’s Service95 Book Club episode comes to you live from the New York Public Library, in partnership with Spotify, recorded in September in front of an audience. Dua is joined by Booker-shortlisted writer David Szalay to discuss his astonishing new novel Flesh - a brilliantly spare and unsettling portrait of a man caught between desire, soci…

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From the Archive – Drive Your Plow Over The Bones Of The Dead: Olga Tokarczuk On Mysticism, Justice & William Blake 34:42

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Welcome to the Service95 Book Club with Dua Lipa, a podcast dedicated to the books that stay with us – and the brilliant minds behind them. As well as bringing you a brand-new episode every month, we’ll also be dipping into the archive of fascinating conversations Dua has had with authors over the past two years. This time from the archive, Dua sit…

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Percival Everett Reads from His Booker-Shortlisted Novel, The Trees 6:22

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This month on the Service95 Book Club podcast, Dua is joined by acclaimed American author Percival Everett to discuss his genre-defying, fiercely satirical novel The Trees – selected as Dua’s Monthly Read for September. A Booker Prize finalist, the book investigates the legacy of racial violence in America through a story that is as chilling as it …

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The Trees: Percival Everett on Satire, Justice & America’s Haunted Past 35:34

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This month, Dua is joined by one of the most singular voices in American fiction – the acclaimed author Percival Everett whose novel The Trees was shortlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize. It’s not an understatement to say that Percival is having a moment – his most recent novel James won the 2024 National Book Award and the 2025 Pulitzer Prize, while…

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From the Archive – The Guest: Emma Cline On Outsiders, Delusion & Desire 35:36

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Welcome to the Service95 Book Club with Dua Lipa, a podcast dedicated to the books that stay with us – and the brilliant minds behind them. As well as bringing you a brand-new episode every month, we’ll also be dipping into the archive of fascinating conversations Dua has had with authors over the past two years. In this archive episode, Dua sits d…

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Helen Garner Reads from Her Gripping Courtroom Drama, This House of Grief 7:49

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This month on the Service95 Book Club podcast, Dua is joined by legendary Australian author Helen Garner to discuss her quietly devastating masterpiece, This House Of Grief. Selected as Dua’s Monthly Read for August, this true crime classic recounts the harrowing case of Robert Farquharson, a father accused of drowning his three young sons by drivi…

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This House of Grief: Helen Garner on Empathy, Guilt & Writing Through The Unthinkable 53:18

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What does it mean to truly bear witness – especially to something that defies comprehension? This month on the Service95 Book Club, Dua is joined by legendary Australian writer Helen Garner to discuss This House Of Grief – a haunting account of a father on trial for the murder of his three young sons. The book is part true crime, part literary repo…

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From the Archive – Trust: Hernan Diaz On Power, Silence & Who Gets To Tell The Story 46:44

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Welcome to the Service95 Book Club with Dua Lipa, a podcast dedicated to the books that stay with us – and the brilliant minds behind them. As well as bringing you a brand-new episode every month, we’ll also be dipping into the archive of fascinating conversations Dua has had with authors over the past two years. This time from the archive, Dua sit…

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Small Boat: Vincent Delecroix on Asylum, Responsibility & the Limits of Sympathy 45:57

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This month, we’re tackling one of the most urgent issues of our time, the question of migration across borders. Small Boat is a stunning and provocative novel that is inspired by the real-life tragedy of 27 asylum seekers who drowned in the English Channel in 2021. Rather than tell the story through the perspective of the victims, Small Boat is nar…

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From the Archive – On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous: Ocean Vuong On Beauty, Grief & The Language That Saves Us 53:04

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Welcome to the Service95 Book Club with Dua Lipa, a new podcast dedicated to the books that stay with us – and the brilliant minds behind them. As well as bringing you a brand-new episode every month, we’ll also be dipping into the archive of fascinating conversations Dua has had with authors over the past two years. First up from the archive, Dua …

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Widow Basquiat: Jennifer Clement on Love, Art & 1980s New York 39:37

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Welcome to the very first episode of the Service95 Book Club with Dua Lipa, a new podcast dedicated to the books that stay with us – and the brilliant minds behind them. To launch the series, Dua is joined by Jennifer Clement, whose unique book Widow Basquiat lifts the curtain on the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and his complex relationship with his…

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Introducing Service95 Book Club With Dua Lipa 3:24

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In this new podcast series, we’ll bring you both new interviews with authors of Dua’s Monthly Reads - books that make you laugh, cry, or rethink something you thought you knew - and dive back into the Service95 archives to hear conversations that are too good to miss. A place that Dua will share her favourite reads from her bookshelf with you, let’…

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Tim Cook: What it takes to run Apple, the world’s largest company 43:20

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In a rare podcast appearance, Apple CEO Tim Cook joins Dua Lipa to dive into the profound impact of artificial intelligence, the ever-evolving tech landscape and their response to climate change. Join Dua as she discovers Tim’s personal journey, from his life growing up to his philanthropic endeavours, as well as his perspective on tackling global …

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My Favourite Moments 43:57

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After three seasons of At Your Service and a Summer Series, host Dua Lipa looks back on the podcast series so far and recounts some of her favourite conversations she’s had with an amazing range of guests. Hear Dua share her behind-the-scenes view on the making of the show, and what it was like to move from interviewee to interviewer for the first …

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Troye Sivan: The power of identity 40:52

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Pop superstar Troye Sivan joins Dua to discuss the role identity has played in his life and career, from his Jewishness to his queerness, his Australian-ness, and so much more. Having known Dua for seven years now, Troye’s openness and vulnerability is on full display in an episode that is equal parts affecting and funny. On the heels of the releas…

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Ziwe: What's funny these days? 33:50

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When the comedian and writer Ziwe first went viral during the pandemic for her gotcha-style interviews with celebrities on Instagram Live, people couldn’t get enough. Today, she joins Dua to talk about all things funny, from finding comedy in increasingly unfunny times to facing cancelations both metaphorical and literal in the past few years. In w…

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Billie Eilish: On growing up 36:22

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The iconic music superstar Billie Eilish joins Dua for a conversation about their shared experiences growing up, learning to find their voices, and so much more. Throughout the conversation, Dua guides Billie on a career-spanning journey from her early “Ocean Eyes” days – performing for small but devoted crowds – to her arena-touring, Oscar-winning…

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Paloma Elsesser: On spirituality, and finding quiet in the noise 39:25

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In-demand model, public speaker, and activist Paloma Elsesser opens up about the ways in which spirituality and the healing power of art enhance and support her busy, always-in-motion life. Touching on the familial roots of her spirituality and taking Dua up through her present-day spiritual routines – mindfulness, meditation, and so much more – Pa…

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Amanda Feilding: Let’s talk psychedelics 36:16

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This week, Dua is joined by drug policy reformer, lobbyist, Beckley Foundation founder, and the woman the FT called the "First Lady of LSD," Amanda Feilding, for a wide-ranging conversation about the past, present, and potential future of psychedelics. From the indigenous roots of substances such as psilocybin to the ways many governments have enfo…

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Sasha Velour: Is drag "dangerous"? 38:36

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Drag Race season 9 winner Sasha Velour joins Dua to discuss her new book, The Big Reveal, which chronicles drag's roots, its champions, and the challenges it's faced. They discuss whether or not she'd ever return to the hit TV series for an all-winners season, the state of drag in America (and more globally) in recent years, and why intersectionali…

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Penn Badgley: On defining yourself 36:40

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Gossip Girl and You star Penn Badgley joins Dua Lipa for a soul-searching conversation about what it's like to search for meaning and identity outside of one's work. Though the actor has come to be known for two truly iconic small screen roles, he opens up about the ways in which family, faith, and fatherhood have all played similarly pivotal parts…

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BLACKPINK's Jennie: How I share my culture 39:33

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In her first-ever podcast appearance, BLACKPINK superstar Jennie tells Dua about what it’s been like bringing her culture to the world via her group’s chart-topping K-pop music, the medium of dance, a recent foray into acting on HBO's The Idol, and so much more. Join Jennie as she rewinds time and takes listeners on a journey from her time split be…

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Esther Perel: Is your relationship “normal”? 41:06

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Dua asks beloved psychotherapist and podcaster Esther Perel all her burning questions (and some of yours, too!) about sex and dating, communication breakdowns in couples and how to fix them, how to keep curiosity alive in a partnership, and so, so much more. Whether you’ve never been in a relationship, are in a long-term partnership, or fall somewh…

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Amelia Dimoldenberg: How to shoot your shot 44:43

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You've seen her make celebs like Keke Palmer, Phoebe Bridgers, and the Jonas Brothers cringe on camera, but on today's At Your Service season premiere, the hilarious Amelia Dimoldenberg joins Dua for a laugh-out-loud conversation about taking her Chicken Shop Date franchise from a one-woman operation to a full-fledged empire. If you're looking for …

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We're Back for Season Three! 1:31

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This Friday, Dua Lipa is ready to welcome you back to a new season of 'At Your Service.' This time around, she's joined by some of the most exciting guests you could possibly imagine in conversation about the topics that intrigue her the most. From what it's like bringing your culture to the world, to exploring why so many people consider the art o…

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Book Club Bonus Episode: Dua Lipa and Douglas Stuart, live at Hay Festival 38:58

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At Hay-on-Wye's annual Hay Festival of Literature & Arts, one of the world’s most prestigious literary events, Dua sat down with 'Shuggie Bain' author Douglas Stuart for a fascinating discussion and podcast taping in front of a live audience about Service95 Book Club’s first book of the month. Whether you've read 'Shuggie Bain' or not, this episode…