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The Michelle Obama Podcast

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The Michelle Obama Podcast features the former First Lady diving deep into conversations with loved ones—family, friends, and colleagues—on the relationships in our lives that make us who we...

Episodes

20 of 120 episodes

Finding Your Rhythm with Questlove

This week, legendary musician, producer, and filmmaker Questlove joins the show to reflect on a lifetime shaped by music. Questlove shares h...

01:07:17Nov 4, 2026

Find the Upside with Zainab Johnson

On this episode of IMO, comedian, actress, and writer Zainab Johnson joins Michelle and Craig to talk about her new stand-up special on Netf...

01:06:58Oct 28, 2026

Trust Your Creativity with Mahershala Ali

Academy Award-winning actor Mahershala Ali joins the show to discuss his upbringing in the Bay Area, his conversion to Islam, and how becomi...

01:08:26Oct 21, 2026

Acknowledge the Challenge with Kylie Kelce

This week, Not Gonna Lie podcast host, field hockey coach, and mom of four Kylie Kelce joins Michelle and Craig on IMO! They touch on Kylie’...

01:14:28Oct 14, 2026

Stay Curious with Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad

This week, multi-hyphenate sisters Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad join the show to discuss growing up in a supportive Houston household, t...

01:27:55Oct 7, 2026

Living Unapologetically with Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone joins Michelle and Craig for an honest, and wide-ranging conversation. The three sit down to talk about Sharon’s childhood, her...

01:15:59Sep 30, 2026

Pursue What You Love Before You Pursue Love with Jay Shetty [From the Archives]

Today we're revisiting one of IMO's most memorable episodes. World-renowned life coach, podcaster, and former Hindu monk Jay Shetty joins Mi...

00:42:33Sep 25, 2026

Stories of Motherhood and Home (from “Stories From a Stranger with Hunter Prosper”)

This week, we’re taking a break and sharing something special, from Stories From a Stranger, part of our podcast network at Higher Ground. S...

00:52:30Sep 23, 2026

Embracing a New Era with H.E.R.

Grammy-award H.E.R. joins the show to talk about her new DreamWorks animation film, Forgotten Island, celebrating Filipino culture and what...

01:14:07Sep 16, 2026

Harness the Hustle with 2 Chainz

This week, Grammy Award-winning rapper, songwriter, actor and entrepreneur 2 Chainz joins the show to discuss growing up as an only child in...

01:21:05Sep 9, 2026

The Michelle Obama Interview (from “Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso”)

This week, we're taking a break and sharing something special, from Talk Easy, part of our podcast network at Higher Ground. On Talk Easy, h...

01:17:50Sep 2, 2026

You Need to Learn to Say No (Even to an Inauguration) with Taraji P. Henson [From the Archives]

Today we're revisiting one of IMO's most beloved episodes. Actress, businesswoman, and mental health advocate Taraji P. Henson joins to talk...

00:59:37Aug 28, 2026

Write Down the Stupid Thoughts with Jon Stewart

On this episode of IMO, comedian, writer & producer Jon Stewart opens up about being a child of divorce, his brutal early days on the New Yo...

01:26:04Aug 26, 2026

Some Friendships Need to Go with Issa Rae [From the Archives]

This week we are throwing it back with a re-release of one of IMO's very first episodes! Issa Rae is an acclaimed actor, producer, writer, a...

00:59:26Aug 21, 2026

Forgiving Yourself with Mary J. Blige

Queen of hip-hop soul, Mary J. Blige, joins IMO for an honest conversation about healing, self-worth, and the journey behind her music. She...

01:09:13Aug 19, 2026

Embrace Your Inner Hottie with Megan Thee Stallion

This week, three-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, philanthropist and entrepreneur Megan Thee Stallion joins the show! Fresh off a...

01:22:18Aug 12, 2026

Celebrate Your Girlfriends with Rita Wilson

Actress, singer, producer and all-around great friend Rita Wilson stops by the show! Rita’s here to talk about her record “Sound of a Woman,...

01:01:20Aug 5, 2026

Move Through the Hard Times with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson joins Michelle and Craig to talk through her life before taking the bench. She opens up about pa...

01:09:48Jul 29, 2026

IMO Live: Swerving Through Life with Michelle and Craig

Live from South by Southwest in London, Michelle and Craig flip the script and interview each other! In a vulnerable and revealing conversat...

01:14:23Jul 22, 2026

Patent Leather Boots and Purpose with Keke Palmer

The Look takes the Superdome! Emmy-award winning actress, host, singer, and author Keke Palmer sits down with Michelle at Essence Festival i...

01:07:06Jul 15, 2026