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IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
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Higher Ground
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 iconic First Lady at her most relaxed and honest. This podcast will leave you laughing, reflecting, and feeling more prepared to tackle life’s challenges. Join the fun and submit your questions at imopod.com!
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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, host Sam Fragoso shares deeply…
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 about setting boundaries, why Michelle didn't attend…
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 York stand…
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, and restaurateur—but she’s…
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 reflects on navigating the music…
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 plane from Fiji, Megan shares more about the behind-the-scenes…
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,” and how she channels…
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 past relationship struggles, gaining confidence…
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 conversation, they discuss their journeys through…
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 in New Orleans. The two get into…
Enter the Escape Room with Wanda Sykes
Stand-up comedian, actress and writer Wanda Sykes joins IMO to discuss her hilarious encounter with Michelle at the 2009 White House Correspondents dinner. She also shares stories about…
Be Free, Be Yourself, and Be Crazy with Will Ferrell
Actor, comedian, writer and producer Will Ferrell joins the show for a laugh-out-loud conversation about his upbringing, comedy career, fatherhood, and more. Ferrell opens up about what he…
IMO Live: Give Your Parents Grace with Quinta Brunson
Emmy-award winning actress, producer and writer Quinta Brunson joins Michelle and Craig for a conversation during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. Quinta talks about her early…
Be a Dumb Genius with Kevin Hart
Comedian and actor Kevin Hart talks about why he put down the basketball shoes and picked up the mic to pursue a long running career in comedy and…
Get a Hobby, Be Happy with Jessica Williams
On this episode of IMO, actress, host, and podcast veteran Jessica Williams joins the show! She discusses what it was like to have Jon Stewart as a mentor…
Simplify Your Life with Anderson .Paak
Grammy Award-winning artist Anderson .Paak joins the show today! He talks to Michelle and Craig through his music career, including his early days as “Breezy Lovejoy,” the devastating…
Reach for Greatness with Steven Spielberg
This week, Michelle and Craig are joined by one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema, Steven Spielberg! On only his third-ever podcast appearance, the…
Try Not to Laugh with Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle
Today’s episode of IMO features two very talented (and funny) costars: Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle! The two star in the Broadway revival of Proof, co-produced by Higher…
It’s Okay to Apologize to Your Kids with Serena Williams
In this special live IMO episode, tennis legend Serena Williams joins Michelle to talk about all things motherhood. They swap stories about their fertility journeys, experience raising daughters,…
Hoard Memories with Loved Ones with Dave Chappelle
Legendary comedian Dave Chappelle joins Michelle and Craig from WYSO, the public radio station in Dave's hometown, Yellow Springs, Ohio. Dave dishes about growing up with a double…
Come Back for Greatness with Allyson and Wes Felix
On this week’s episode of IMO, Allyson and Wes Felix join Michelle and Craig to share some very exciting news! They also share more about how their sibling…
Turn off Your Socials with Angel Reese
Two-time WNBA All-Star and fellow podcaster Angel Reese joins Michelle and Craig to dish about their favorite reality TV shows and what it's like to exist in the…
Have a Good Laugh with Jimmy Kimmel
On this week’s episode of IMO, legendary late night host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel joins the show! Jimmy opens up about his childhood in Las Vegas, shares why…
Call These Times What They Are: Janky with Hasan Minhaj
Two-time Peabody Award-winning comedian Hasan Minhaj joins the show to talk about growing up Indian American Muslim in northern California and the immigrant experience as it stands today.…
Stop Chasing The Shiny Things with Jamie Lee Curtis
This week, Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis comes on IMO to talk about her anti-Hollywood Hollywood upbringing, what she thought of her role in Everything Everywhere All at…
Building a Legacy with Ayesha and Stephen Curry
The Curry’s are here! On this episode of IMO, Ayesha and Stephen Curry join Michelle and Craig to chat about adjusting to life with four kids, approaching 15…
There's a Right Way to Move Through Old Beefs with Monica
Monica, of legendary R&B duo Monica and Brandy, joins the show to set the record straight: How she handled imagined and real controversy between herself and Brandy, why…
One Year of IMO with Michelle and Craig
On today’s episode, Michelle and Craig celebrate the one year anniversary of IMO! From navigating relationships and dating with Taraji P Henson, to laugh-out-loud sibling dynamics with the…
Stop Being Scared of Fighting with Your Partner with Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathe
Black power couple, actors, and college sweethearts Ryan Michelle Bathe and Sterling K. Brown share how they’ve maintained their 30+ year relationship when times get tough, and how…
Keep Paddling with Conan O’Brien
Television host, comedian, writer and Oscars host Conan O’Brien joins IMO! Conan shares how the incredible work a younger, more awkward version of himself did to get him…
To Find Your Confidence, Become the Little Mermaid with Halle Bailey
On this episode of IMO, Michelle and Craig hear from Halle about finding her confidence, entering motherhood, breaking out with her first solo album and her new movie,…
No One Tells You to Be a Comedian with Josh Johnson
Comedian and writer Josh Johnson joins Michelle and Craig to talk about how he got his start in comedy, the funny people who helped raise him, and his…
Your Questions Answered with Michelle and Craig
On this episode of IMO, we’re doing things a little differently! No guest, just your questions. Topics include: what Michelle and Craig learned about each other by doing…
Take the Little Wins with Aly Raisman
Two-time Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman joins IMO today to reflect on her incredible career as a gymnast and life after the sport. Aly shares the moment she knew…
Surrender to the Process with Jon Batiste and Suleika Jaouad
On this episode of IMO, musician Jon Batiste and writer Suleika Jaouad join the podcast! They tell Michelle and Craig about the surprising place where they first met,…
Support Your Village with Regina and Reina King
On this week’s IMO, Regina and Reina King join the show to talk about their bond as sisters. The two share what it’s like to be Los Angeles…
Your Turn Will Come with Carol Burnett
This week on IMO, beloved actress and comedy legend Carol Burnett joins Michelle and Craig for a heartfelt conversation about growing up in Hollywood, manifesting her education and…
Tell Your Story with Jonathan Capehart
Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist and MS NOW host Jonathan Capehart joins the show to discuss his memoir, Yet Here I Am. Michelle and Craig turn the tables and learn more…
Follow your Instincts with Henry Winkler
On today’s episode of IMO, Michelle and Craig welcome none other than… The Fonz! Henry Winkler joins to discuss his lifetime journey with dyslexia, growing up in New…
Perform your Truth with Jenifer Lewis
This week, Michelle and Craig are joined by the one and only Jenifer Lewis. Jenifer discusses her lifelong experience with bipolar disorder, her early experiences on Broadway and…
Hold Space for Grief with Anderson Cooper
Broadcast journalist and podcast host Anderson Cooper joins Michelle and Craig to share what he’s learned from hosting his grief-focused podcast “All There Is.” The three talk about…
Find Your Adventure with Katt Williams
Comedian Katt Williams joins the podcast for a characteristically unpredictable conversation about his complicated childhood, and how his early years set him up for a career in comedy.…
IMO Presents: The Look Live with Wesley Morris
On this episode of The Look, Michelle is joined by journalist Wesley Morris for a live conversation at Sixth & I in Washington DC. Michelle talks about what…
Behind The Looks with Meredith Koop
In this intimate conversation, Michelle Obama is joined by her longtime stylist Meredith Koop and journalist and author Elaine Welteroth to talk through Meredith and Michelle’s incredibly impactful work…
Love the Process with Cynthia Erivo
Actress, singer, author and producer Cynthia Erivo joins Michelle and Craig to talk about the creative process behind her new book, what it was like to grow up…
I’m Not Disappearing - A Candid Conversation About Aging
On this very special episode of The Look, a table of legends joins the show to talk about aging. Actress and activist Jane Fonda, former model and activist…
IMO Presents: The Look Live with Tracee Ellis Ross
On this special live episode of IMO, actress, founder and CEO Tracee Ellis Ross joins Michelle Obama at the Brooklyn Academy of Music to discuss Mrs. Obama’s latest…
Let’s Talk About Hair
For many Black women, caring about their hair isn’t a choice – it’s a cultural inheritance, a political statement and a lifelong journey. Julee Wilson, Beauty Editor-at-Large of…
The Making of A Style Icon
On the first episode of The Look, Project Runway host and Editor-in-Chief of Elle Nina Garcia guides a conversation between Michelle Obama and African-American Literature professor Farah Jasmine…