The best writing, like the best life, thrives not on the absence of rules but on the right ones. In today’s episode, Ryan sits down with viral poet and bestselling author Maggie Smith to explore the power of restraint, the fine line between hope and cynicism, and why caring deeply is a bold act of courage.
In 2016, Maggie Smith’s poem Good Bones became a ... Show More
Apr 2025
how to mentally glow up & stop self-sabotaging
235: Take a shot every time I say "self-sabotage." In this episode, we're diving into the most powerful lessons from The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest (our March book club pick!)— all about why we self-sabotage, how to recognize when we’re playing small, and what it really mea ... Show More
32m 59s
Sep 16
From the Archive – Drive Your Plow Over The Bones Of The Dead: Olga Tokarczuk On Mysticism, Justice & William Blake
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 wit ... Show More
34m 42s
Sep 21
ON WRITING... With Salman Rushdie and Kazuo Ishiguro
Welcome to another special edition of How to Fail, where I revisit conversations from the How to Fail archives. Each week, we shine a light on a particular theme, hopefully offering inspiration, perspective and comfort through the words of past guests. This week’s theme is on wri ... Show More
24m 18s