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11 of the best celebrity podcast series to listen to in 2025, including Bella Freud and Lupita Nyong’o
By Amy Beecham &Mariana Fernandez Ojeda
8 days ago
3 min read
Looking for a new podcast series to keep you company on your commute? Give one of these fantastic celebrity-hosted podcasts from names including Bella Freud, Lily Allen, Kristin Davis and Michelle Obama a go.
Whether you’re a true crime fan or prefer a chatty show that makes you feel like you’re part of the conversation, there really does seem to be a podcast for everyone. Podcasting may have exploded in popularity over the past decade, but there are plenty of new and exciting podcasts coming out every month – including series hosted by our favourite celebrities. The only problem? Sorting through the ever-growing list of new podcasts to find your new obsession.
To help you get started, we’ve put together this guide to some of the best celebrity podcasts to listen to. From Kristin Davis’s Are You A Charlotte? to Bella Freud’s Fashion Neurosis, keep reading to check out our top picks, and get ready to be thoroughly entertained.
Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud
Each week join the renowned fashion designer Bella Freud as she invites a special guest to ‘lie on the couch’ and explore the connection between fashion and identity, including the things we reveal through the clothes we wear. Be sure to check out the show’s back catalogue for episodes featuring Cate Blanchett, Kristin Scott Thomas, Kate Moss and more.
Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong’o
Academy Award-winning actor Lupita Nyong’o explores what it means to belong as an African in the world today. This storytelling podcast is a deep dive into identity, culture and the human experience across borders.
Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky
If you’re drawn to unexpected, unfiltered conversations with a touch of humor and deep self-awareness, Reclaiming With Monica Lewinsky is a must-listen. Monica dives into wide-ranging discussions with notable guests, everyday people and experts, exploring the theme of reclaiming what’s been lost or taken – whether it’s reputation, identity or personal power.
Are You A Charlotte?
One for the Sex And The City fans out there: actor Kristin Davis takes us behind the scenes of the iconic show, sharing untold stories from her decades spent playing everyone’s favourite Park Avenue princess, Charlotte York Goldenblatt.
Miss Me?
Join lifelong friends Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver twice a week as they share their transatlantic catch-ups, covering everything from their personal highs and lows to the biggest cultural moments of the week.
The Goop Podcast
Join Gwyneth Paltrow and author Cleo Wade as they host some of the brightest thinkers and cultural change-makers in the world. Each episode delves into inspiring conversations about wellness, creativity, personal growth and more, with guests who are shaping the way we think about the world, including Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson, Harvard psychologists and life coaches.
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
Michelle Obama and her big brother, Craig Robinson, bring their unique experiences and candid perspectives to a range of listeners’ personal dilemmas, from the everyday to the existential. Each week, they’re joined by special guests to tackle audience questions with practical advice, relatable anecdotes and plenty of laughs. From dating and relationships to parenting and financial planning, IMO sees the first lady at her most relaxed and honest.
Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Louis-Dreyfus sits down for funny, heartfelt and deeply personal conversations with older women to uncover the wisdom that only comes with age. Expect laughter, life lessons and touching moments from trailblazing women who’ve seen it all.
Table Manners with Jessie & Lennie Ware
Table Manners With Jessie & Lennie Ware is a podcast all about the messy intersection of food and family that occurs over the dinner table.
Accompanied by her ‘chef extraordinaire’ mum Lennie, each week Ware invites over a new guest to sit down and chat over a plate of delicious food. It’s a laid back, funny and generally delightful listen – perfect for popping in one ear during your commute.
Office Ladies
The ultimate podcast for The Office superfans. Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey – aka Pam and Angela from the show –break down each episode, revealing behind-the-scenes stories, fun facts and hilarious cast memories.
Podcrushed
Hosted by Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari, Podcrushed brings you stories and conversations about the rollercoaster of school life – from childhood crushes and battles with body hair to schoolyard scuffles. Tune in for a mix of nostalgia, humour and reflections on growing up.
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