‘A hell of a lot of fun!’ Your favourite podcasts of 2025
The Guardian••entertainment
Key Points:
- "Ill-advised" podcast, featuring Bill Nighy, offers humor and comfort, helping listeners cope with sadness through witty answers and engaging segments like banned words and book recommendations.
- "Fela Kuti: Fear No Man" provides a detailed, well-researched exploration of Fela Kuti's music and its lasting impact on Nigerian history and West Africa.
- Monica Lewinsky’s podcast "Reclaiming With Monica Lewinsky" presents a gentle, relatable approach to media scrutiny, revealing new facets of her personality beyond public perception.
- "Through the Square Window" uses nostalgia to examine contemporary issues, blending discussions of past TV culture with broader societal reflections, hosted by Graham Kibble-White and Samira Ahmed.
